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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1941

Page

4

Newspaper Notice of Rates and Publication Details

The piece lists associations and press service affiliations, rate schedules for subscriptions across counties in Ohio, and general notices about obituary and card of thanks not charged. It notes The Associated Press rights and various mailing and publication details for the Athens post office and surrounding counties.

American Newepa Publishers Association Ohioewespaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press W. Gan Chicago Veland Athens

Raymond Clapper Views on England Hitler Crisis and Lend Lease

In Washington Raymond Clapper argues that officials view England's survival as the key, with the looming threat from Hitler potentially reshaping the war. He says the lend-lease bill would barely matter if England falls, and warns of a possible rapid, heavy onslaught and a Vichy-like London if Hitler succeeds.

Washington Knox Hitler England Far East Lindbergh Wendell Willkie Chicago Tribune Nebraska Willkie Mr. Willkie Roosevelt Atlantic France London Admiralty

Debate on War and Peace Across a Nation's Heart

Merle Thorpe cites business voices arguing against moralizing war rhetoric. He argues Congress must declare war, while the public demands proof before sacrificing peace. He warns against war for trade and urges candor about national defense and responsible leadership.

Congress America von Bernstorffs Germany Luftwaffe Boston Cleveland Memphis Minneapolis Europe Merle Thorpe

Big Highway Contract Under Way in Carthage Township

State is starting a major change on Federal Route 50 in Carthage Township Athens County. The project shifts the route through hills to reduce sharp turns and improve safety and driving distance. A similar upgrade is planned on Route 7 between Marietta and Belpre and the north entrance to Athens will be rebuilt to remove hazards.

Ohio Carthage Township Athens County Marietta Belpre Athens Carthage

Quote fragments on justice and honesty from historic figures

The passage presents statements on justice honesty and eloquence attributed to figures such as Mary Baker Eddy and Dr Clinton Howard with a note on Europe’s control of the overseas world and a quote from Haslitt. It reads like collected aphorisms rather than a single news item.

Europe Clinton Howard University of California

Washington Navy's North Carolina Ready For Commission

Bruce Catton profiles Capt. Olaf M. Hustvedt and Com. Andrew G. Shepard as the busiest officers in the U S Navy guiding the battleship U S S North Carolina toward its April 11 commissioning. The 35 000 ton ship lies at the New York yard undergoing final work with 1 450 crew to be assigned and nearly all veterans to join.

Washington U. S. Navy Olaf M. Hustvedt Andrew G. Shepard Uncle Sam U. S. S. North Carolina North Carolina New York Navy Yard Hustvedt Shepard U.S Navy Yard Barracks Navy Yard

Small courtesies sweeten life and ennoble it quote

The saying notes how small acts of courtesy add sweetness to daily life and elevate character, attributed to Bovee.

Business magnate quotes reshape 19th century finance

The note cites J P Morgan urging honesty and fairness, underscoring his creed of integrity in banking. The quotation emphasizes trust, candor, and reliable help in financial dealings as guiding values for commerce.

Public Forum urges support for infantile paralysis fund

Letter from J N Williams of Middleport urges readers to send dimes and dollars to advance research for infantile paralysis. He recounts a Milton West Virginia patient and stresses the disease affects thousands yearly and may touch any family. He thanks contributors to Edwin Farley’s happiness fund and notes the appeal date.

the Messenger Morris Memorial Hospital Milton W. Va United States Huntington Morris Memorial Edwin Farley Edwin

Builders of Brain Power First in a series on minds and mental action

A psychologist at the University of Michigan, Dr Norman R F Maier, studies 350 lab rats to model human breakdowns. He exposes them to conflicting situations where prior coping methods fail, triggering panic and withdrawal in some, while others show restless behavior. His work aims to illuminate underlying causes of human frustration.

University of Michigan Norman R. F. Maier Maier Dr. Maier

Keeping Happy and Content with One's Lot

The piece urges finding joy in present blessings and valuing anticipation over fulfilled dreams. It notes true character in accepting unchangeable circumstances, staying hopeful, and not letting disappointment crush courage. Local reader Letha M Hartley from Nelsonville signs the meditation dated Jan 31.

the Messenger Letha M. Hartley Nelsonville

Use Silver Trumpets On State Occasions

On state occasions the English household cavalry uses eight solid silver trumpets. Each trumpet weighs about 30 ounces and the set costs between 180 and 200 dollars.

Household Cavalry England

Idleness and the danger of idle minds warning

An admonition warns governers and readers that idle hands breed mischief and a dangerous harvest. The verse questions what wild seed or crack brained schemes may sprout and cause destruction, ending with an abrupt inquiry about LEDA SAMS.

Martha Returns to Office in Triumph at Air Transport

Martha Marshall rejoins Air Transport and finds work brings relief from bungalow life. She handles backlogged papers, faces her boss Paul Elliott in New York, and travels to meet him after a dramatic office scene and Chief’s urging.

Martha Helen Butch Comptroller’s Paul New York Detroit Secre Jonah Paul Elliott Martha Marshall LaGuardia Goodby

Happy Tutors Orchestra Featured On WBA Program

The Happy Tutors Orchestra composed of Paul Lewis Richard Imes Lloyd Kelley Lester Fultz Nelson Hamilton and Frank Calvin appeared on the WBA program in Moose Hall. New members joined the Child Conservation League and club meetings and civic appointments were noted.

Happy Tutors Paul Lewis Richard Imes Lloyd Kelley Lester Fultz Nelson Hamilton Frank Calvin WBA Moose Hall

Carbondale News Notes Highlights Local House Guests

Various residents and relatives travel to visit family across Carbondale area. Names include Mildredk Barber in Columbus visiting parents, Olan Carpenter and Carlin from Logan, and many others from Hamley Run Athens Nelsonville Wellston Ironton Cleveland New Plymouth and Coonville spending weekends and Sundays with local households.

Carbondale Mildredk Barber Columbus George Barber Olan Carpenter Carlin Logan George Carlin Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Cleil Pinney Zion Hiram Holland Juanita Johnson Athens Rose ® Tefft M. J. Callahan Ivan Hankison Jack Sandra Nelsonville Silas Dunlop Lorena Hoak Delbert Barber Idrus Arnold Mineral Electa Arnold Nolan Mace Pearl Mace Thomas Mills Lizzie Cox Allison Cox Chaunce Patrick Wellston Walter Virgene Gerald Williams Ironton Roger Williams Judith Lynn Cleveland Ralph Williams Kate Reasoner New Plymouth James Brown Cherrington Hospite

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Sam Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgen Vinton Water Counties Raymond Clapper Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hull Lord Halifax Mary Baker Eddy Haslitt Bruce Catton Washington Scene J. P. Morgan the Public Forum March OF Dimes J. N. Williams Middleport Donald A. Laird By Galbraith NEA Service Poet's Corner Messenger Leda Sams Betty Wallace Bill Helen's Jin NEA Service, Inc O. K. Parrett C. E. Shuster G. E. White The Child Conservation League Jolly Chums Club Hazel Tribe Central Avenue Robert Bell Murray City Mary J. Brison Ohio University Art Department Paris Bessie Burke F. C. Stedman Company W. A. Morehead Carrie Conant Harry Townsend Colonial E. E. Aumiller D. N. Burchfield F. J. Beasley W. A. Carpenter E. M. Enlow C. H. Horn George Junod E. R. Lash, Sr W. E. Moler Andrew Murphy R. L. Morton Carbondale News
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