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Athens
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Washington
Off Chance of Radical Influence in Washington
The piece argues radicals linger behind the scenes and may push socialized defense during the Democratic convention. It notes public preference for pay-as-you-go defense and reduced New Deal bureaus, warning against costly, untested schemes and urging practical governance during defense prep.
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Washington
National Defense
Reina
Chicago
Roosevelt Plays Coy As Home Front In 1940 Campaign
The article notes Franklin D Roosevelt delaying his declaration on a third term while Willkie's nomination stirs national sentiment. Voters, both Democrats and Republicans, show interest in a direct action candidate who challenges the New Deal approach and addresses the economy. Public opinion leans toward decisive, issue focused leadership.
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Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Franklin D
Willkie
Roosevelt
Litter Days Are Here in Athens and Beyond
The piece laments widespread street litter as wrappers, papers, and candy stubs fill sidewalks. It argues for a public container on every block to curb mess, noting cleaning efforts fail if litter recurs by afternoon and reappears by dawn.
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Athens
Roads for War and the Military Value of a Nation
The article argues the U.S. road system, built for peacetime needs, struggles under heavy wartime motorized use. It notes German practice of prioritizing military logistics and urges future road design to consider military value while maintaining civilian utility.
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United States
Life Insurance Salesmen Strive Amid Softman Losses
The determined life insurance sales force pursues success despite widespread widowhood costs and emotional strain in a changing market.
Roosevelt Defense Message Reaffirms Non Intervention Stance
Washington reports detail President Roosevelt’s defense request of five billion dollars while restating a non intervention policy. He says the U S will not send troops to Europe but will repel aggression against the United States or the Western Hemisphere. The piece notes omissions on aid to Allies and criticizes political framing by Republicans and isolationists.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Western Hemisphere
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
England
Senate
Henry Stimson
Frank Knox
Navy
Harry Woodring
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton analyzes the Stark naval program showing a fleet more than twice the current size. He cites June 30 figures totaling 395 ships and 1.33 million tons, plus 138 more ships under construction or appropriated, with an unofficial estimate of 200 ships. The combined plan would rival a 733-ship navy with 3.55 million tons, including 34 battleships, 82 cruisers, and 11 aircraft carriers, plus larger destroyer and submarine forces.
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Washington
Admiral Stark
U. S. Navy
Graves of 80,000 American Soldiers in Occupied France
The American Battle Monuments Commission reports graves of about 80,000 soldiers lie in American cemeteries in France at Romagne Thiancourt Fere-en-Tardenois Belleau Bony and Suresnes and in Waerem Belgium. Capt Charles G Holle directs the Paris office and seeks contact with caretakers as Spain Belgium and France host memorials. Wendell Willkie faces GOP foreign policy divides with isolationists and interventionists unsure of his stance.
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Hitler-occupied
American Battle Monuments Commission
Europe
France
Romagne
Thiancourt
Fere-en-Tardenois
Belleau, Bony
Suresnes
Waereghem
Belgium
Charles G. Holle
Commission
Paris
Holle
Bordeaux
Gibraltar
North Carolina Students Pick Country Ham Taste as Favorite
North Carolina students vote breakfast thrill favorite country ham over other tastes. The text notes that movie openings occur earlier there than in many regions, reflecting regional timing differences in entertainment schedules.
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North Carolina
Editor notes on a non-existent critic in Glouster
Gerald Dunlevy questions a signer named John Gordon who criticized a United Mine Workers Journal article under Dunlevy’s name. He accuses the critic of whitewashing Verner E Metcalf’s well known concern for workers and coal miners in general. The letter is dated Glouster July 10.
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the Messenger
Glouster
John Gordon
United Mine Workers Journal
Verner E. Metcalf
Gerald Dunlevy
Local oil well drilled on Elza Haley farm near Rutland
The New was well drilled on the Elza Haley farm for the benefit of Rutland by Barton and Utsinger to a depth of 560 feet in the second Cow Run sand. Laban Hill of Meigs County recalls early horse and buggy mail days. A tile building on Fern St. was built by L C Baker for Athens Armature and Machine Works.
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Elza Haley
Rutland
Barton and
Utsinger
Cow Run
Laban Hill
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Fern St
L. C. Baker
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Dorothy DeMolet Weds Don Chadwell in Athens Ceremony
Twenty years ago Dorothy DeMolet daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles DeMolet of Athens married Don ald Chadwell of Millfield. An Athens motorist detour route Indian Trail redirected traffic near Logan. Priscilla Needle Club hosted a picnic at Mrs W L Gard s North Hill. Holstein Fresian cattle show at Athens State Hospital began five years prior and earned the state a 14000 profit in 1919.
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Dorothy DeMolet
Charles DeMolet
Athens
Donald Chadwell
Millfield
Priscilla Needle Club
W. L. Gard
North Hill
Holstein Fresian
Athens State Hospital
Salem Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Helen Burt returns home from Logan after two weeks away. Brandenberg, Horn families visit Youngstown. Wilda Hunter from Athens visits Bertha Pollard. Wilkes Grace and Grace family spend Sunday with Lillie Hunter. Epworth League and Willing Workers plan July 19 meeting hosted by J S Brandenberg. Helen Grace heads to Lancaster Camp Ground for several weeks. Ellis McDonald family visit Carbondale. Salem M E Church home-coming on July 28 with all day services and basket dinner. Families Brandenberg and Horn vacationing in Mansfield and Columbus with J S Brandenberg group.
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Salem
Helen Burt
Logan
J. S. Brandenberg
Elmer Horn
Youngstown
New Marshfield
Epworth League and Willing Workers Class
Helen Grace
Lancaster Camp Ground
Ellis McDonald
Danny
Jacquelin Verity
Wilford McDonald
Carbondale
Salem M. E
Carpenter News Notes and Personals Page
Carpenter community notes list visiting relatives from Columbus Perrysburg Albany and Jackson and Wooster as well as local gatherings and birthdays. It reports Grange events Kansas Pomona meeting and a positive remark about corn fields near Wooster from state officials.
Pomona Grange Names New Economics Committee Head
At Marion Grange Hall Wednesday evening Mrs. W H Mowrey was chosen head of the economics committee succeeding Mrs. Walter Campbell who resigned. The county wide Grange picnic is set for August 15 at Ash Cave.
Cast of Characters Peace Warren A 6 Year Old Traveler
Peace Warren a six year old traveler moves from Boston to Los Angeles with Wayne Dennis who agrees to deliver him. Rhoda Lowell Wayne’s fiancée suspects Peace is a nuisance and dislikes crossing the country for marriage. Carole Love a movie star and the turtles Darby and Joan figure in this dramatic chase as Denny returns by plane to find them near the tracks.
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Peace Warren
Boston
Los Angeles
Wayne Dennis
Peace
Rhoda Lowell
Wayne
Carole Love
Darby and
Joan
Winslow
Flagstaff
Rhoda
Ogden
Carole
Denny
Hollywood
Catalina
Train Rescue Sparks Movie Heroic Image for Carole
In a desert escape, Carole leaps from a train to rescue Peace and Joan found in danger. Denny praises Carole while Peace reveals Ogden's scheme using a corn popper to hide stolen loot. The group reaches Winslow and the public awaits the upcoming film-worthy reunion.
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Denny
Carole
Jonny
Rutland News Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Local Items
Rutland social notes list Alma Browns trip to Akron to visit son and family Kermitt Brown. Ruth Wise visiting Clarence Chase in Middleport. Frank Utsinger in Cheshire on business. several guests from Fostoria and Athens areas. multiple visits among local families. a fire destroyed Hilah Barkers homestead. other short visits to Gallipolis Zanesville Crooksville and Spencer.
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Bertha Rathburn
Nora McNaughton
Rex Davis
Spring Valley
M. E. Rathburn
Paul Bean
Columbus
Cora Calderwood
Manhattan
Kan
Edith Bean
Lenora Giles
Middleport
Earl Steiner
Lancaster
Mrs Karns Hosts Dinner and Quilting Party
Mrs Cynthia Karns of Chauncey entertained guests in Mill Street on a Wednesday dinner and quilting party. Present were Mrs Susie Clary Mrs Juanita Lookado Mrs Esther Ferrel and her daughters Woodena and Donna Jo.
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Karns
Chauncey
Cynthia Karns
Mill St
Susie Clary
Juanita Lookado
Esther Ferrel
Woodena
Donna Jo
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Hooper St
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W. S. Williams
Lodi Township
Carpenter News
G. C. Gorby
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W. L Swett
Dale Dye
Brad Gibson
Gibson
W. E. Reeves
W. J. Kuhner
Marion Maloney
Janet
Billie Lee
Jackson
J. O. Boyer
Wooster
Jessie Reeves
Roscoe Martin
George Carr
G. J. Tewksbury
Andrew Tewksbury
Albany
Wesley Caster
Toledo
Eulah Folden
Carl Parker
Ed McLaughlin
R. S. Turner
John Nicholson
Glenn Turner
Carl
J. W. Sheppard
I. M. Swett
Leslie Canode
Dale Caster
Raymond Phillips
Dell Turner
Donald Swearingen
Wayne Turner
Ralph Turner
Warren G. Turner
Millersport
Columbia Grange
Downington
Columbia
W. H. Barker
Wilton
Minn
Frank Gotschall
Montana
J. A. Gotschall
Nan Caster
E. W. Starkey
H. BE. Starkey
Laurel Granges
Pomona
Tuppers Plains
Freda Kennedy
Nellie Vale
Wanetta Radekin
Dorothy Morrison
Emma Marie Bolton
Eddie Lou Howery
Claire Steward
Gerald Starkey
Denver Rawlings
Edgar Combs
Copley
Alva Rawlings
Charlies McCall
J. L. Rawlings
Roy Wiseman
Chillicothe
H. E. Starkey
Woostern
E. A. McCall
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Isabel Waitt
Joany
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