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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1941

Page

4

Newspaper Classified Rates and Subscriptions Notice

Rates for mail subscriptions listed by counties including Gallia Hocking Mo 2 Vinton and Washington Counties with prices for six months ten weeks and one week. Advertising rates available on request from John W Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Post Ca Ife A Werk Stuene Gallia Hocking Vinton Washington

Two-Dimensional Peace Strategy on Hitler's Germany

Raymond Clapper argues that real peace hinges on ending the totalitarian war of ideas. He says victory requires breaking Hitlerism among younger Germans and maintaining a sea and air power block with controls on raw materials, led by London and Washington.

Rural uplift in Ohio aims for better roads and farming

Rural Ohio groups push a comprehensive plan to improve life through better roads news circulation and conservation. Extension agents enroll farm youth, teach better production and marketing, and promote self help over government handouts to secure a fairer share of national income.

Ohio

Windsor Castle Bomb Near Miss Turns Sea Tale Real

A passenger recounts the Windsor Castle voyage two days out from Glasgow when a 550 pound bomb hit the ship and stuck in the engine room without exploding. For forty eight hours passengers and crew faced imminent death as experts in Glasgow prepared to defuse the fuse.

Melville Conrad McFee Windsor Castle Glasgow

Australians in World War II Hero Image Echoed

In recent weeks Australians are praised for bold actions in campaigns at Bardia and Singapore. The piece notes their surprising vigor, cheerfully singing during night operations and demanding Roll Out the Barrel, while shaking up stiff British officers. It highlights a small population of about 10 million with a strong, likable image.

Bardia Ascap Singapore

Rats Menace Again Spurs London and City Campaigns

The bombing of London has driven rats from ruined buildings into new areas, heightening fears of disease spread. London authorities and American cities, aided by WPA campaigns, intensify efforts to control the rodent outbreak amid wartime disruptions.

London

War pledge from Australia’s Acting Prime Minister

Acting Prime Minister A. W. Fadden declares that if war reaches the Pacific, Australia will fight to the end to preserve its way of living. The comment stresses resolve and national defense during rising tensions in the region.

Pacific Australia A. W. Fadden

Isaiah 62 10 Text Fragment Sparks Ponderous Tone

Fragmentary religious quotation urges readers to prepare the way for the people casting up the highway and lifting a standard as in Isaiah 62 10. The words reference Mary Baker Eddy and the standard of truth guiding human desire.

Mary Baker Eddy

Washington Scene: Peter Edson Analyzes 200 Million Emergency Spending

Peter Edson reviews how 200 million in emergency funds, split into direct appropriation and contract authorizations, was allocated across U S departments. Largest shares went to western hemisphere base leases 75 million and shipyard expansion 51 berths 36 million for the Maritime Commission. Other notable amounts funded War and Navy departments barracks 20 10 million each and storage 12 million.

Washington Budget Bureau Newfoundland Bermuda Maritime Commission War Department Navy Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Public Forum letter guidelines for readers

The column invites signed letters on current events and requires the writer to include a signature. Letters should be concise to fit multiple contributions in a single issue.

The Way It Is Letters on Welfare and the New Deal

Howard Gorrell of Coolville writes that some families abuse aid programs by farming to own livestock and machinery while receiving WPA and surplus commodities. He criticizes reliance on government help, praises labor, and says he will vote against Roosevelt and any candidate supporting the New Deal. He mentions a woman who asked relief for more surplus commodities.

London Washington United States Great Britain U. S Roosevelt Aliso Athens Howard Gorrell Coolville R. 1

Six Initiated By Stewart Lodge In Rebekah Ritual

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey conferred the Rebekah Degree on six new initiates at Stewart 1.0.0.F Hall with about fifty members and guests in attendance. A six o'clock dinner honored an Ohio Fuel Station employee.

Stewart Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge F Hall Helen Cook Alice Chariton Ruth Jarvis Women’s Christian Service Ohio Pearl Six Claud Barnes Ted Scott Matt Houck Carl Seaman Ralph Colburn Dick Weaver Charles Pearcy Auduiting Department of American Aiirlines la Guardia Airport New York Clarksburg W. Va Mary Pearcy Bill Ogg Isabel Jarvis Ray Copeland Eaton M. J. Charlton Henry Zimmerman McArthur Addie Balderson E. S. Byron Tom Pierce Clyde Pierce Athens Ralph Seaman Ralph Bryan Grace Russell Richard and Dale Downey Earl Downey Fred O'Neal Columbus Downey Eva Bolis Johnny Hayes Tennessee Carl W. Hayes John Woodburn Audra Biddison Mayme Ashcraft Guysville F. H. Laughlin

Reedville Personal News Highlights Local Moves and Visits

Mr and Mrs Willard Lone and a Barnhart family visited Reedsville Sunday. Elizabeth Coleman traveled to Sebring for her mother Mary Holland’s illness. L D Watson and daughter Ada Miller returned from Akron. Roy Vineyard returns home from Baltimore. J W Emerick Lancaster and R E Williams family guests at Harrisonville. Polly Carpenter and Harold Smith wed in Pomeroy. Chauncey Watkins and daughter visit. James Hudkins moved from Belleville to work at Dam 20. Eight local men employed at the dam hold civil service posts. Warren Randolph, now chief engineer, resides in a company house. Beulah Blain visited from Htt W Va. Bert Shumway visits Millwood W Va relatives. Ollie Castor and family from Parkersburg guests of W F Dennis family.

Reedsville Willard Lone Barnhart Mariel John Barnhart Elizabeth Coleman Sebring Mary Holland L. D. Watson Ada Miller Akron Roy Vineyard Baltimore J. W. Emerick Lancaster R. E. Williams Harrisonville H. J. Williams Polly Carpenter Harold Smith Reedaville Route One Pomeroy D. D. Watkins Chauncey J. B. Torrence James Hudkins Belleville Mr. Hudkins Dam Earl Randolph E. Williams H. E. Kibble Russell Randolph Carroll Randolph Lee Wallace John Buchanan Warren Randolph Beulah Blain Htt. W. Va Bert Shumway Millwood W. Va Ollie Castor Parkersburg F. Dennis

SIDE GLANCES: A Idle Wish After Weeks of Rest

Galbraith notes a lifelong worker who, after three weeks of leisure, longs for something to do. He confesses reluctance to return to active labor yet reveals craving for purpose and pace. The column captures a light humorous tension between rest and work.

Imagination Journey From Laura Foster’s Verse

Poem traveler imagines distant places from Switzerland castles on the Rhine to Egypt pyramids and Paree wine. The speaker roams Japan China England and more then finds the flame fades and deserts loom as the wish for four walls returns. Columbus poet Laura B Foster signs off with gratitude for imagination.

Switzerland Rhine Egypt Japan China

April and Kent confront a staged romance revelation

In Ruth Ayers's serial scene April returns with Kent to the snowy garage. He accuses her of deception and of annexing another scalp while forcing a confession about Ann and the audition. April ached, denying the charge as Kent presses for truth about her true identity and past lies.

Ann Kent April Vivana Elizabeth

Ann and April confront secrets on a snowy night

April confronts her feelings for Kent as Ann looms in the background. Amid cold fear and a potential confession, Kent reveals love for Ann and May marry her if he survives. A deadly accident ending the scene interrupts their plans.

Funeral for 13 year old Clarence Bratton at Christian Church

Funeral services for Clarence Bratton 13 son of Mrs Frances Reeves were held Tuesday at the Christian Church Athens. Rev Stanley Jeffreys conducted the service with class members acting as pallbearers and flower girls. The large crowd included area residents while Measles cases and relocations in the community were noted.

Clarence Bratton Frances Reeves Christian Church Meeraeaheel Sasha Neral Sery Stanley Jeffreys Athens Joe Cooper Emma Jenkins Britain Miss Rowland Schene Esday T Ney Clark

Morgan County Court Notes Outline Divorces and Land Moves

Ethel Smith sues for divorce from Floyd Smith and child custody of Juanita Smith after a August 10, 1931 marriage. Estate inventories total 20,599.64 with 886 acres in East Bloom appraised 16,550 and various assets. Land transfers include Marion township ten acres to Florence Rowland Hodgson. wills and administrator appointments noted. A Spence Music Co vs National Bank hearing set for March 10 before Judge Riecker with jury. Marriage licenses issued: Clarence Vaughn and Lara Bebout. Deeds and leases recorded across Windsor and Marion areas.

Mcconnellville Ethel Smith Malta Floyd Smith Juanita Smith J. A. Spencer Howard Greer Carl Barkhurst C. B Richardson East Bloom Marion Township Charles L. Clice Devisee Florence Rowland Hodgson Mary A. Kenney Ognn Emmett Abel John William Leake Windsor

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