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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1941

Page

4

Athens soccer ore and Herald publication details

Page four lists publishing info for The Athens Messenger and The Athens soccer ore and Herald, naming Frederick W. Push and Gordon K. Bush as publisher figures, Charlies H. Harris as editor, and notes association memberships. It includes pricing for subscriptions and mailing zones, with rates and delivery details.

Athens Messenger Frederick W. Push Athens Soccer Ore & Herald Printing Co Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlies H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

Precious Freedom and the Price of Indifference in World Crisis

A concise critique of global inaction as totalitarian powers rise in Italy Germany and Russia. The piece argues freedom must be defended and that indifference has allowed aggression and repression to spread. It calls for action by concerned nationals to restore open global liberty.

Europe Mussolini Italy Hitler Germany Russia

Roosevelt Says No Strikes To Aid War Effort

In early wartime policy remarks President Roosevelt vows no interference with production and no strikes during the drive to aid Britain. He warns factories and management that the government will act if patriotic effort falters, while labor actions persist despite the defense push.

Roosevelt Madam Perkins Communist Bridges N.L.R.B England

Surface Democracy Masks Real Motives in Aid Debates

The piece argues that current Washington tactics rely on staged witness hearings and a controlled democratic process to justify aid to Britain and impose costly debt. It asserts voters were elected for relief stances, not Europe policy, and claims press reports misstate Roosevelt's intent on lease-lease terms.

Washington Britain Europe Relief Roosevelt Congress

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR ENGLISH LEARNING IN SERVICE

Camp Dix leads English language training for foreign-born recruits. The aim is to ensure every soldier gains workable English during service, reducing the need for officers to teach in other languages and improving post war reintegration.

Camp Dix Wil H

House blocks subsidy for new Transatlantic air run

Raymond Clapper reports that Congress sliced $1.2 million from an appropriation, killing American Export Airlines plans to start a Lisbon transatlantic service in competition with Pan American. Government aims to diversify ocean air transport, train personnel, and counter foreign monopoly, with State and Post Office support noted.

Washington Low Countries House Congress Europe Lisbon Pan-American Civil Aeronautics Board Roosevelt Post Office Department State Department Thomas Burke Division of International Communications Western Hemisphere United States Portugal Central America Louis Ludlow

Neutrality act cited as success with two minor cases

Peter Edson notes the State Department’s work in keeping U. S. shipping and nationals out of combat zones under the neutrality act. The two recorded DOJ cases involve Capt Vanderdonck and engineer McElherron, punished lightly, illustrating how penalties deter further violations.

Washington State Department U. S Department of Justice Hector Leon Marie Vanderdonck United States New York Havre France Vanderdonck Australia D. J Frank McElherron Savannah Nicolau Virginia MccElherron McElherron Philadelphia

Military Service Benefits Rehashed for Later Life

The text reiterates that universal military service yields long term advantages and benefits for individuals. It emphasizes maximizing the value of service to prepare for post-service life.

Nelsonville Duel with Southern Ohio Electric Overshadows Marathon Column

Letters to the editor debate the Nelsonville municipal light plant dispute with the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company. The piece argues for fair competition and cites court findings and rate figures showing municipal gains from local contest. It also spotlights Mount Holyoke science head Dr. Samuel P Hayes Sr. and his life work studying blindness.

the Messenger Donald Johnson Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Nelsonville Municipal Light Common Pleas Court of Athens County Johnson Columbus Dispatch Southern Ohio Electric Company Columbus Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Southern Ohio Common Pleas Court City Light Frank Groves Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Groves Mr. Johnson Federal Power Commission Ohio Columbus City Southern Cotton Easten Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Samuel P. Hayes Mount Holyoke Boston Baltimore Iowa Hayes Dr. Hayes

No Matter What Happens She Proclaims Love

A female narrator, posing as Ann, helps Kent in a hospital setting while masking her true feelings. She wrestles with guilt and a planned deception as she prepares to say goodbye after a final, dangerous act. The scene ends with her confession of love, hinting at a tragic continuation.

April Ann Kent April Burnett Octavia Glitterbug Hade

Lilac Time in Wartime Hearts by Laura B. Foster

A poet recalls the end of a year as lilacs bloom and lovers plan a peaceful future. He vows to return after war to till fields and plant crops while she, left behind in Columbus, Ohio, faces a quiet, anxious wait.

Community Meeting in Bishopville Schedules Feb 24 at Town Hall

A community interest meeting will be at the Town Hall Monday evening Feb 24 at 7 o'clock. Farm agents from McConnellville will attend and motion pictures will be shown. Admission is free. Social notes mention visits and gatherings among local residents and families through mid February.

Bishopville McConnellville Carlos Clark, Glouster Will Horn Hattie Radabaugh Lima Will Grubb Hattie Watkins Blanche McLain Glouster Lena Davis Wiivon McConnelsville Don Withem Victor Norris Barbara Jean Myr J. M. McDonald

Coolville basketball team to face Shade in county tourney opener

Coolville Troy High School basketball team will play Shade in the Athens County tournament opener in Athens on Wednesday February 19 at 7 o'clock. The notice also lists community meetings and local visits including prayer services, teacher meetings, and weekend hospitality.

Coolville Troy Athens Congregational Ladies Aid Society Clyde Parrish Methodist Church Church of God Charlene Bingman P. FE. Bingman Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg Miss Bingman William Anderson Torch Sophronia Campbell Charles Campbell Camp Shelby Zona Marquis Herbert Skeels Bethel Ridge Athens County Parrish Knecht Gardner Barnet Baker Newsom Cook Humphery Davis Alden Malone Russell Burdette Zanesville E. M. Daugherty Glennis Daugherty Michael Marietta

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