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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1941

Page

4

National Representatives and Subscription Rates Adverts

National advertising details list John W Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland and offer obituary notices and card of thanks. Subscription rates show 15 cents weekly by carrier and mail options: one year four dollars fifty cents six months two dollars fifty cents ten weeks one dollar. Extra postage rates apply for other zones.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Gallia Hocking Meorgan Vinton Washington

Are We In The War Our Fight Or Not

The piece argues the United States is entering the war through policy and power expansion, noting America’s role as an arsenal for aid and the drift toward an executive-driven wartime posture. It weighs isolationism, Britain’s struggle, and the stakes of fighting Nazism versus avoiding conflict.

Ohio America Britain Europe Charles A. Beard

Textbook politics and free education values in America

Charles A. Beard argues for public education and open text book choices. He rejects indoctrination, defends citizen protest, and urges school boards to judge objections in the public interest rather than group aims. He warns against returning to imperial dependence.

United States Hitler

Quote on dating with intellect balance from Dr Crider

A Fenn College psychologist Dr Blake Crider urges men to select partners who are less intelligent than themselves to feel more comfortable. The remark appears in a local column reflecting social dating advice.

Blake Crider Fenn Follege

Willkie urged to unite against Axis threat in U S press

Raymond Clapper argues Wendell Willkie should lead, warning that Chamber of Commerce leaders and manufacturers sow doubt about Roosevelt era policies. He questions calls to cede Monroe Doctrine protections in South America and stresses American dominance in steel and ore. He says America First policies would degrade U S standing to second rate.

Washington Wendell Willkie Roosevelt United States Willkie National Association of Manufacturers United States Chamber of Commerce North American South America Panama Canal Brazil Argentina Paraguay Uruguay Chile Bolivia Peru Germany England America

Willkie calls for bold U S role in world conflict

The speaker argues the United States should act as a dominant industrial power and oppose German expansion. He urges Willkie to persuade his supporters to grasp the issue, recognize the stakes, and push for a decisive victory in Europe.

Germany Willkie United States

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Bruce Catton discusses immigrant policy and the need for a new American attitude toward immigrants and their children. Louis Adamic argues for tolerance, friendliness, and identification with America as an idea, not just a place, to counter fifth column fears. Hel en Keller adds a closing endorsement of liberty.

Washington America Louis Adamic Adamic The Defense Commission American United States Hitler

So Come And Get It So Come And Get It

A health guide discusses lifetime food allotment of about 50 tons per person and how to manage weight through balanced diet and caution with high fuel foods. It emphasizes steady fat storage, activity, and monitoring weight with a bathroom scale.

Wilbur L. Dubois M. A

Social Notes from Coolville and Nearby Towns

Congregational Ladies Aid Society meets January 16 at Mrs Hone Walden home. Movie Strike Up the Band starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland shown January 14 and 15 at Troy auditorium. Residents from Boston Mass and Parkersburg visited Mrs E G Alden. Mrs Dale Reed visiting sister Mrs Mary Stout Nelsonville. Ruth Smith guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Charleston. Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at Clyde Parrish and Alda Larson homes. Hosts assisted by W F E Travis and Mary Reeder, Denver Day and daughter of Torch visited Russell Bailey. Francis Booth hosted mother Mrs Mary Castle Orange. Death of John Shanks formerly of the area reported from Eric Pa. F B Tidd and Leora Dunfee visited Athens Friday. Hannah D Bible Class held potluck supper and readings. Troy Grange performed old time program on Rock Street Saturday night.

Coolville Congregational Ladies Aid Society Hone Walden Mickey Rooney Judy Garland Troy Auditorium E. H. Cooley Boston Mass O. C. Stoats Parkersburg E. G. Alden Dale Reed Mary Stout Nelsonville Ruth Smith Charles Smith Charleston Methodist Ladies Aid Society Clyde Parrish Alda Larson W. FE. Travis Mary Reeder Denver Day Torch Congregational Sunday School Garrett Reed Troy Grange Rock Street

Driest Year on Record in Local Weather Report

Weather bureau reports from the Washington County Truck Farm at Devol's Dam show 1930 as the driest year on record in this area. The Glouster Board of Public Affairs awarded a contract for three electric pumps for new water wells. Athens Post Office plans a new entrance vestibule after removing revolving doors.

Weather Bureau Washington County Devol’s Dam O. N. Riley Glouster Board of Public Affairs Athens Post Office

National prosperity bureau urges public to Buy Now

Funeral services were held for Devil Anse Hatfield near Logan West Virginia ending the career of one of the chief feuding Hatfields with about one thousand persons present Athens County Ohio meets its $1 000 quota to feed starving European children birthday party for Edward Hixon features Roscoe Reading Lee Stewart Roach Paul Woodworth James Boden John Boden Rex Koons Russel Dean Dwight Gaskill Ross Sams and Harold Whaley

Devil Anse” Hatfield Logan W. Va Athens County Ohio Europe Edward Hixon P. E. Hixon Roscoe Reading Lee Stewart Roach Paul Woodworth James Boden John Boden Rex Koons Russel Dean Dwight Gaskill Ross Sams Harold Whaley

Murray City Eagles to honor Past Grand Officer John Abel

Murray City Eagles will honor Past Grand Secretary John Abel at a Tuesday meeting. The gathering at 7 30 p.m. will include neighbors invited to attend and post gathering refreshments. St Philip Neri Church sponsors a benefit party Monday at 7 30 p.m. in their hall.

Murray City Murray City Eagles Orty John Abel Abel St. Philip Neri Church Fred Koon Eileen Don Cook Clarence Koon Akron Dorothy Koon Charles Turner Nelsonville Emma Turner Joan Shaffer Samuel Taylor Crooksville Cheeseman Henry Margo Theresa Toth Columbus Margo Mt. Carmel Virginia Toth J. A. Ayers Logan Gallerini Mary Black Harry Shaffer Mararet Anderson Goldoffman J. L. Cheeseman Mark Shelton Pontiac Mich Warren Funeral Home B. A. Awe Pilgrim Holiness Church Greenlawn J. M. Shelton Larence Wollett New Lexington Joe Langley Ewark Dan Langly Ruth Davis Ruth Brooker Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Charles Koon Carl Koon

Confrontation Reveals Pauls Quiet Love for Martha

Martha faces a shock as Suzanne reveals she and Paul have long been entangled and that Paul favors Martha while using Suzanne to camouflage their relationship. Suzanne admits she loves Paul and accuses him of still pursuing Martha, leaving Martha stunned and unsure of the truth.

Suzanne Paul Martha Bill Sue Bil Paul Elliott

Social Notes From Wilkesville and Nearby Events

Wilkesville Pythian Sisters install officers for M E C Marie Penn E S Jo Cottrill E J Ardis Cottrill Blanche Penn Evelyn DeVault I Cray Blanche Jo Edna Spires Eliza Steele. Social hour featured hot sandwiches pie coffee. Notables include Billy and Richard Mem Mick from West Virginia visiting. Mary V of Mechanicsburg died. funeral held. Several locals ill or hospitalized and events at Pt Rock Friendship Den Club.

Wilkesville M.E.C Marie Penn E.S Jo Cottrill E.J Ardis Cottrill Wager Blanche Penn Evelyn DeVault I Cray Blanche Joguard Edna Spires Eliza Steele Mr. Billy Richard Me Mick West Virginia Helen McCormick Colum Nicholas Thacker Hi Marks Mt. Olive Emmett Canters de Mossman Wellston Paul Packboy E. G. Nelson Hom Pt. Rock Club Friendship den Club Jarret Bobo Nigh School Elatives Mary V Mechanicsburg Union Nannie Hood Row Allie Pilcher Orhittington Belle Frank Nunemaker Hiram Wiseman Columbus St. Francis Pital Anna Shenefield Jennie Cottrill 3 Hall

Reedsville Gz Club Sets August Show and Garden Plans

The Reedsville Gz Club held a Thursday meeting at the school with Mrs. Gladys Sisson presiding. They approved an August annual show and named Elizabeth Coleman leader of the Junior Garden upon its reorganization. Members answered roll with a New Year resolution and discussed papers on clipping winter cheer. Mrs. Bertha Montgomer read a note from Bradenton Florida about members during the months. Beryl Barnett, who rejoined the Army, is stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky. Miss Mary Ellen Heiney of Lexington and Miss Alice He Toledo returned home from visiting their aunt Mrs. Mabel Hetzel. Mrs. Mabel C. Barnett of Ce bus is visiting home. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ret Pomeroy and Mrs. Edna K. art were entertained in C. E. Humphrey’s home Wednesday evening.

Reedsville Dent Gladys Sisson Elizabeth Coleman Anna M. Randolph Garden Club Bertha Montgo Montgomer Bradenton Fla Beryl Barnett Fort Knox Mary Ellen Heiney Lexington Alice He Toledo Mabel Hetze Mabel C. Barnett Cebus

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