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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1941
Page
4
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An Ohio paper lists membership in multiple press associations and notes AP news usage rights. It outlines national representatives, advertising rates, and obituary and card-of-thanks charges. Subscription prices are given for several counties, with yearly, half year, and weekly options and postage notes.
Raymond Clapper argues the Republican Party risks becoming a one party entity under a long Democratic presidency. He cites Dewey Landon and Clare Boothe warning that the party may never again elect a president and could vanish if it remains an internal minority.
Ohioans confront a rising federal tax load tied to New Deal and defense spending. The piece notes a looming state surplus under current levies and debates split between immediate tax cuts and future reductions. It warns of two billion dollars in defense costs and over three hundred dollars per person, urging economy at all government levels.
Officials say the Washington hotel death of the Russian Ginsberg-Krivitsky may be another self inflicted tragedy. The piece argues radicals, revenge and revolutionary zeal drive killings within Communist factions and criticizes U S oversight of foreign nationals.
The article notes that Pan-Americanism grows as American nations deepen links among themselves rather than with Europe or Asia. It cites Chile and Peru forming a mutual defense and trade pact and a Montevideo River Plate conference yielding about sixteen agreements to boost southern South American economies.
The piece flags a coming clash over convoying supplies to England as Hitler vows to torpedo any such ships. It notes British Shipping Minister R. H. Cross warns losses at sea will rise in early spring and that the United States may face pressure to sustain aid if Britain resists. The Lend Lease debate is linked to this pivotal issue.
Dominant party leaders move to purge Willkie, despite his strong leadership and popularity. They differ with his views and doubt he fits their plan, risking losing a key asset while displaying complacent internal disputes.
Peter Edson reports on how private chain retailers and civilian experts influence the military supply system. He notes three centralized buying offices in New York Chicago and San Francisco plus 36 regional offices to obtain food clothes and gear for an army of 1.5 million. He recalls past camp buying competition and highlights plans for self-sufficient local farming and massive coat and shoe orders for 1942.
Mrs. L. P. Ballard of Washington Co. Ohio writes of a cross country trip by rail to California. She travels with a New York relative, rides the El Capitan, enjoys nurse companions, and arrives in Santa Cruz to be greeted by her niece and nephew.
In a bold letter from Athens dated February 8, Leonard Tucker argues there will be no reconstruction on present lines after the war. He predicts the current world will be broken up and consumed by war famine and pestilence, urging readers to face reality and work for Christ's kingdom rather than a peaceful return.
Upstreamers Sunday School met with Miss Kathleen Butcher on February 6. Pennsville High School basketball lost to Beverly on Beverly’s floor. James McLintorf was injured. Junior Dougan returned to school after mumps. Local visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Giles and Janet Lee at Rose Farm. Mrs. DeWeese is recovering from illness. Sunday visitors at Myers Van Fossen’s home were Mr. Lee Van Fossen Mrs. Emma Wagoner and Harold. Mrs. Emma Wagner is ill. Funerals were held in Pennsville for Mrs. Mary Newton formerly of Pennsville and Mr. Nicholas Lindsay of near Pennsville.
Harvard psychologist Edward Thorndike began with chicken experiments in a landlady’s cellar and grew to influence ideas on animal and human learning. He argued cities are shaped more by people and education than wealth, noting factors like clerical presence and tobacco use in urban desirability.
John Stack, son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Stack, marked his seventh birthday at the Chauncey home of his grandparents Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague. Athens County Pomona Grange met York Grange in a new hall to plan dedication services. Judge L G Worstell retired after twelve years on the Athens County Common Pleas bench.
Frederick J. Haskin notes a poor ice year with little natural storage as 48 million tons are used annually. Only two thirds of U S cities make artificial ice while the Athens Opera House shows Bringing Up Father. Pigeons shot at Athens Court House to protect the town clock. Former German ruler Kaiser Wilhelm blames others for homeland downfall in first postwar interview.
Local notices recount visits and illness in the Hocking and Athens areas. Mrs. Lelia Hardy and others dined with Genevieve Hawk. several residents report illnesses at home. Edgar Slater returns to work after an injury at the Hocking Mine. rummage sale at the M E Church aided by Ruth Gross.
Perry County Inner Dominican Youth Group will meet at Shawnee Methodist Church Sunday evening. Three one-act plays will be presented by Rendville Baptist Church Thornville Church of the Brethren and Somerset Methodist Church. The Dixie Land Minstrel sponsored by Epworth League of Shawnee Methodist Church was staged Monday under Pete Mees and Laverne Jaynes.
April schemes a one day outing with Kent as she hides her true feelings and past life. Kent, recently home on leave, travels with April to a windmill farm and a secret picnic spot while April wrestles with guilt and the idea of being drafted for love. The story ends with an abrupt cliffhanger.
No man has surpassed the patenting record of Thomas Alva Edison who secured 1 400 distinct inventions during his lifetime.
Apple Grove events include hospital visits. Mrs. Robert McKelvey and son Robert Allen returned from Holzer Hospital. Families host relatives in Racine and Bethel. A Meigs County native dies at 84. Tractor trip to Columbus and multiple church and parish activities are noted. Revival services and social gatherings mark the week.
Mr and Mrs Karl Knapp took over the Douglas house after repairs. Ruth Brown now helps Mrs Elza Brown. Rev J P Miller and son visited Langsville. Mr and Mrs Curt Thompson of Fostoria visited Mrs Cora Morris. Marguerite Pullins wed F A Miller Feb 6 Cheshire. Motorcycle trip to Daytona Beach planned with Marvin Miller.
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