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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
6
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In right direction, any how, Citizenship Recognition Day will be observed nationwide late in May. The piece notes new voters, naturalized citizens, and youths entering politics amid concerns about corruption, government payrolls, and the value of honest toil. It urges capable men to lead the program.
Foreclosures on city homes have fallen to the lowest level since 1926, down 25 percent from 1933 with four foreclosures per 1 000 city dwellings last year. The piece urges expanding home ownership as costs rise, noting building and financing charges climbing hundreds of dollars and warning against a repeat of 1914-1920 construction cost spikes.
Reports from Italy warn that Mussolini's regime is being pressured by German expansion and secret police moves toward a Greater Reich. The article suggests Mussolini may become a pawn in a Nazi victory while Italians abroad see harsh realities behind Fascist propaganda.
The piece outlines civilian bomb shelters, health checks, trained firemen, reinforced water and electric lines, and home sub cellars along coasts as part of national defense. It notes that master plans are drafted by government departments and adapted by communities, while European rebuilding is years away.
In Washington the sense grows that the United States may enter a war. Public mood shows no strong war fever though belief in eventual involvement increases. Officials urge readiness for sacrifice while the public voice remains cautious and divided.
The piece weighs war aims as two sides of security trade and freedom. It cites Senator Clark opposing lend lease, Roosevelt stressing freedom, and Britain fighting for seas and trade. It notes Tokyo, Axis threat, and American instinct for self preservation guiding support.
Peter Edson reviews the Social Security Board pamphlet Unemployment Compensation Interpretation Service Vol 3 No 12. He praises its candid case histories showing how state hearings address unemployment claims and the private struggles of citizens, noting government involvement and hearings resemble official court proceedings.
Editor reviews U S stance on aiding Britain in World War II and risks of isolation. He argues Hitler aims for global domination, warns against neutrality shifts, praises Roosevelt and Willkie, and urges resolute support for democratic values and English speaking alliance.
Poet's Corner features verses from Messenger Readers urging mining town pride in Sunday Creek Valley. The piece hallmarks Rendville Hill and coal trains, praising home, abundance, friendship, and a Dusty flower in Glouster Ohio. Charles E. Sellars of Glouster submits the poem.
Local Rotarians G. E. Carr James D. Wells and the Rev. Cecil Harding Jones traveled to Nelsonville on Tuesday evening to make up attendance but were unable to attend the regular meeting there.
April Burnett recovers from a serious fall after a topple on ice tied to Winkie Appleman’s threats. Kent Carter hurries away by train while family and hospital scenes unfold with Mother Father and Octavia tending. Ann prepares for an audition as the town watches.
April lies in bed after a night of turmoil as Kent Carter returns on leave and Octavia worries for Ann. Flowers arrive and well wishes pile up from friends while April recalls Hal and the Casa Blanca dance, feeling a hollow ache in her heart.
Mrs George Woolweaver of Hamden Miss Garnet Woolweaver and Miss Lelia Camp of Dundas attended the Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at the Lantz Hamilton Hotel McArthur for Washingtons Birthday celebrations. Guest speaker was Mrs Fred E Luchs of Athens. Proceeds from a Dundas Cracker Jack Minstrel support the school lunch program.
Cheshire residents report a 7% pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Rucker Neal on Saturday Feb 22. A quarterly conference is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Cheshire Methodist Church. Local families host visitors from Florida Huntington Gallipolis Kanawha Valley and Columbus.
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