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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

6

Newspaper billing and subscription note

A newspaper notice lists associations and rates and states The Associated Press content rules and standard subscription prices. It includes carrier and mail rates for several Ohio counties and mentions national representatives and advertising rate inquiries.

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

Knox declares navy ordered to clear hostile craft in Atlantic

Secretary Knox says the navy now has orders beyond patrolling to clear German craft in the North Atlantic. He cites Roosevelt's Iceland occupation message and aims to protect the western hemisphere, aid Britain, and cut German leverage while preparing for possible war. Iceland's strategic role is key as a joint base and supply route.

Washington Hitler Knox Roosevelt Iceland Atlantic Navy North Atlantic Western Hemisphere England Mr. Roosevelt Germany United States Great Britain Greenland Rhineland

Athens County Finances Show Mixed Feelings at Budget Hearing

The Athens County budget hearing drew mixed reactions as citizens and the county commissioners faced a deep financial mess. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce officials assisted, stressing citizen involvement while warning that deficits and mounting shortfalls threaten future operations.

Athens County Athens Citizens Tax Committee Ohio Chamber of Commerce Columbus Ohio Board of Commissioners

Washington signals new American moves in war

The piece discusses ongoing announcements from Washington signaling deeper U S involvement in World War II. It notes the White House hints followed by actions, the risk of German advances, and the need for American and Allied defense, with focus on strategic bases from Greenland to Iceland and potential fronts in the Atlantic and Pacific.

Washington White House Hemisphere Mr. Roosevelt Hitler Britain Greenland Newfoundland South Atlantic Iceland Russia United States Arctic Tropics Atlantic Pacific

Bertel Kuniholm a Unlikely Pivot in Iceland Occupation

Peter Edson profiles Bertel Eric Kuniholm the U S consul at Reykjavik as fate-driven figure in the Icelandic occupation history. Kuniholm a 1940 appointee with a varied career from West Point to the foreign service navigates rapid changes and shifting roles amid Britain's move into Iceland.

Washington U. S Iceland Bertel Eric Kuniholm Reykjavik U. S. Department of State Kuniholm Lake Gardner Mass Worcester Polytechnic Institute Army- Navy Prep U. S. Military Academy West Point Army Woodward School For Foreign Service Kovno Paris Ecole Nationale Des Langues Orientales

Steps to curb Hitler loom in grim warning talk

The piece notes that early proactive moves by the Allies could thwart Hitler, while Washington hides secret aims in archives. English praise for American occupation of Greenland Iceland and Newfoundland marks a turning point, but the full purpose remains undisclosed. Time will reveal the intent behind these steps.

Hitler Washington Greenland Iceland New Foundland

Another Man's Wife serial foreshadows love and freedom

Ann faces betrayal as Ken flirtations with Janet unravel her marriage plans. She vows to dance again with Jerry while confronting Ken's infidelity and her own awakening to true feelings, ending with a tense airport reunion and a plan to perform that night. Hamden notes follow with local homecoming notices and community updates.

Ann Ken Jim Coon Coon Janet Kit Kat Tea Room Sally Strathmore Jerry Lane Jerry New York Lita

Haydenville Social and Personal Highlights

Haydenville social column notes visits by Kermit Swaim family to Anstead W Va and many local trips. Neil Gearhart and David visit Vollmer and Allen households. 4 H skating party funds camping. Navy member Paul Gastin at Norfolk. King’s Daughters class meets at Aileen Chaffin’s with picnic plans at Rachelmacher Park. Forth of July gatherings and a large serenade for newlyweds Alvin and Ruth Angle.

Haydenville Kermit Swaim Ray Graham Anstead W. Va Neil Gearhart David Baltimore Morris Vollmer Harold Allen Jimmie the Diamond Frank Allen John Carpenter Lancaster Tom Fling Charles Walters Chillicothe Ira Shurtz McArthur Alvin Angle Paul Angle Helen Gastin Harvey Angle Leonard Patton Washington, D. C Patton Grant Patton Grotto Rink Paul Gastin John Gastin Paul United States Navy Norfolk King’s Daughters Aileen Chaffin Vivian Leel Alice Swaim Rachelmacher Park Nellie Crothers Holita Allen Miss Kirkpatrick Miss Perkins Roy Crothers Shirley Jo Ann Beougher Clara Riddlebarger Billie Pierce Rona Richard Vollmer Bobby Freas Jolean Gastin Johnny Campbell Sally Wolf Marlene Gastin Lois Smart Shirley Reif Lois Bailey Sue Matheny Shirley Farley Mav Robinett Billy Gleason Ralph Riddlebarger Betty Janet Bowles Danny Saunders Fort George John Saunders James Smitt Walbridge Haydenville Bible School Angle Ruth Champion McArthur’ Presbyterian Church

Chesterhill News Briefs Highlights Local Moves and Visits

Donald E. Stone of Middletown will move to Chesterhill to run the funeral business during George E. Fawcett’s illness. The article lists several visitors and travels including Mrs. I. B. Nutter in Charleston and Mrs. Rana Yarnell assisting in Malta. Births, illnesses, and family visits across local residents are noted with multiple stops in Ohio communities.

Chesterhill Donald E. Stone Middletown George E. Fawcett Fawcett Stone J. D. Riggs and Son I. B. Nutter Joe Charleston W. Va Rana Yarnell Arthur Frash Malta Frash Dale Niceswanger Carlos Zumbro Canton W. J. Zumbro A. H. Starling Gerald Ball Effie Ball Dwight Talbott Lee Lancaster R. M. Talbott C. Y. Talbott Mae Harris Edgar B. FE. Workman Athens E. F. Hodgin East Edward Niceswanger Chicago Cora Niceswanger T S. Niceswanger Pittsburgh Niceswanger Lawrence Woodworth Denver Colo

Vinton County Court Notes

Florence Thomas seeks divorce from David Thomas with hearing held by Judge Parker. Myr Bolen's uncontested divorce heard. case under advisement. Sarah Bishop sues Ernest Bishop for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. Real estate transfers listed. Estate settlement date set. Several marriage licenses issued to residents of Vinton County and nearby townships. WPA road project underway with 160 workers, continuing 1941-42 plans. County commissioners approve aid to townships and engineer estimates. Dog warden reports June activity. Selective service board assigns serials to 46 new registrants and adjusts Class I-A numbers.

Perry Rowland Harrison Twp Rosalie Barbara DeBarr Harrison Byron M. Tatman Vinton County Geneva Stringfellow Jackson Pearl Wayne McClaskey Vinton Virginia Nona Roberts Ewington Rt. 1 Walter Bricker O. F. Sharp Nira Tucker J. E. Rosser E. T. Ansel Edna Frye H. C. Wyatt Stanley Martin Gallipolis Eagle Wilkesville Brown Madison J. M. Ogan Steven Locust Grove Orville Taylor Maude Barron Lee Selective Service Board Wendell Eugene Wills McArthur

Darwin Social And Personal Highlights At Week End

Mrs. Dale Whaley and Delores host. Charles Hayes visits Athens. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark and Mr. Russell Wilson stay with relatives in town. Wilson travels to Charleston with her parents. The Fourth weekend includes visits by the Whaleys, Pugh, Coates, and Howett families, with several Charleston and Apple Creek connections. Dwight Cullums returns home from Sandusky for the holiday. Mildred Howett visits grandmother Mrs. Haning. The Cucklers stay with W L Whaley family while Howard Cuckler works the territory.

Hamden America D. M. Bryson Tabitha Robbins Jackson Esther Mae Bryson Ray, Sr Blanchester Major Walker Louise Pope Wellston Janet Scott Herb Robbins Dale Walker Mollie Bagley Joan Woolweaver Iva Vance George Hoagland Logan Rex Murdock Camp Shelby Leverett Murdock Ernest Tedrow Lloyd Frank Calvin Marietta Earl Woltz Columbus Bert Woltz Arnett Blanche Robbins Cincinnati Lessie Kibbey Robert Portsmouth South Webster Huntington Frank Leach Michigan Bernard McCatherine Lancaster Sidney Jake McCatherine Edwin Barnhill Charles Barnhill Charles Mathers Donald Gibson Minnie Gibson Dora Ray White Mark Stevens Glendon White Howard Lockard Vance Tedrow Worley Orin Spires Wilkesville A. R. Tedrow Pomeroy Mae Ray Dayton Helen Evans Eva Stacey Lowell Evans Smith-Hughes Hattie Lowers Paul Book Baltimore Sowers Bertha Ray Scott Ravenna Earl Chandler W. L. Whaley Whaleys Frederic Whaley Terry Margaret Whaley Dwight Cullums Sandusky Mildred Howett Haning Dowington Howard Cuckler

Mammoth Cave Named World Largest Cave Site

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is described as the world’s largest cave with three rivers eight waterfalls several lakes and more than 200 miles of tunnels and galleries. Local officials and visitors celebrate its extensive underground system and natural features.

Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Hemlock Grove Social And Personal Notes

Hemlock Grove residents share travel and visit updates. Mr. and Mrs. Osenbaugh and sons Don and Billy return from a southern trip via Tulsa visiting relatives. Kenton and Springfield residents plus Columbus visitors attend family gatherings and church events with friends from Elyria and Newark City Hospital.

Hemlock P. B. Osenbaugh Don Cleveland Billy Columbus New Orleans Tulsa Okla Osenbaugh James Osenbaugh Norman Sanders Kenton Harry Tharp Charles Huffman Canton Huffman Athan Dean Eunice Springfield Harry Davis Ernest Thompson Tommy Helen Kane Joan Lehman Lewis Lehman W. T. Marshall Clyde Oakley Eleanore Mary Alice Foster Marshall Waldo Marshall John McCoy Osborne Lloyd McCoy Elyria Darley McCoy Rosamond Bradley Newark City Hospital Jack Williams Wilbur Williams Nelsonville Nolan Williams Lora Davis Nira Davis Muskingum River Harry Dennis John Langdon Marlene Forrest Dennis George Higgins Helen Hill Nancy George Hill Hannah Woods Milgred Post Dorothy Lanning Clarence Hill Corning Circleville Golden Elliott

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