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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

4

Britain’s War Readies a New Europe After Hitler

The Halifax stance signals Britain aims to resist Hitler’s peace terms and push for a Europe reshaped by wartime changes. The piece argues restoration to prewar borders is impossible as Nazification and Bolshevism alter populations and social structures. It suggests many nations will adopt authoritarian regimes, leading to a brand new Europe whose form time will reveal.

Halifax England Hitler Europe Fuehrer Britain Far East Poland Germany France

Sharing the burden of longer National Guard training

The article argues that longer training periods for the National Guard will disrupt civilian life and workplaces. It highlights plans to allow resignations for long trainings, calls for employer leaves with pay, and stresses the need to share burdens fairly between military service and industry while noting varied employer responses.

National Guard Europe Ares

Catton on McNary Wallace picks reshape the 1936 scene

Bruce Catton argues the presidential nominees must balance factions and united discontent in 1936. He notes McNary signals nonconventional stance and Wallace marks Roosevelt’s liberals, while both picks complicate farm policy clash and party unity amid internal Democratic tensions.

Mechanicsburg Students Take History Trip Among School Staff

Students in two grades at the Mechanicsburg summer school toured a history trip to Ms Sara with furnishings from Mrs Wun and others. Attendees included Harold Tom Carl Tor Eloise Pinsterwald Earl Bridge and dozens more. Athens and Nelsonville Gun Clubs announced by multiple officials. Roosevelt club officers named. swimming pool construction noted. local cinema showings at Columbia Theater feature Max Sennett Yankee Doodle in Berlin and William Farnum in The Orphan.

Ream Vy Mechanicsburg Sara Wun William Tom Ted Shatter Catherine “Briwon Mire Ruth Bridgewater He Fiieburn Mary Moss Ing Harold Tom Carl Tor Eloise Pinsterwald Earl Bridge Mary Shaffer Kenneth Shermar Brooks Bernard Spaulding Opal Secoy Delbert Hutchins Athens Nelsonville Andy Wilson Dr. Inn Dr. Inderriden Ralph Waler J. E. Briggs Nelsonvill Doc Clark Merrill Kerr F. X. Yauch J.B. Swanson Frank Sross Frank McKay Athens” County Roosevelt Club Sete Allen Pesient Emmett Keean Prank Gi Sty Carpenter Frank Philipe Kenry Colla John ‘St Max Sennett Berlin Columbia ‘Theater William Farnum

Straitsville Social Notes Many local events and visits

Straitsville social notes record a Friday dance at the K of P Hall for the Pythian Sisters fundraiser featuring Mr and Mrs Charles Giffin burial of Mrs Charles Savage and three children in Columbus after a Pennsylvania visit. guests include Hattie Savage Ernest Backus and Rev Sam Pierson. various residents and visitors from Columbus Cleveland and Montreal are noted with family travels, hospital visits and church events.

Imo Osnassovansim K. of P- Hall Charles Giffin Pennsylvania Charles Savage Columbus Wating Mira Hattie Savage Pred. Blankenship Fen Robert Byler Dan “Price and Wie Robert Byler East Fultonham Everett Gill Michigan Woodbine Rebekah Lodge J. S. Wilson Ela Leake Ebbie Jonas Ethel’ Madel Mabel Stoltz Edward Murphy Pittsburgh Harry Strain Clyde Little Lancaster Camp¢ Grounds Thomas Jones Vernon Mraude McGrady Harry Hite George McQuade Cecil Arthrup

Take It Easy Expert Says Take It Easy

Rathbone argues mental work fatigues muscles and nerves, causing postural strain and neck and back pain. He warns that concentrated effort in noisy environments increases fatigue, risking intellectual deterioration and emotional breakdown, stressing the need for rest, exercise, and vacations for professionals like doctors, lawyers, teachers, and preachers.

Rathbone

Peace or conflict in John Southard's Forum writeup

Reader L MILES from Jerryville West Virginia questions a July Forum piece by John L Southard calling Germany a peace loving nation. He recalls destruction and asks if the writer recalls Americans killed 22 years ago. He cites Revelation 3 20 about standing at the door for Christ to knock.

John L. Southard Germany Europe Jerryville W. Va

Flying Co ed serial story chapter clash at Villa Alpha

In Chapter IX Tony pressurizes Daley to fly a ship he suspects will be used for a risky plan. Meanwhile Anne ends a romance, plans to avoid Tony, and Georgette prepares for a solo flight at the airport with Dick observing and supporting her pilot training and Georgette’s brother’s influence.

Tony Scott Daley Villa Tony Larey Hun Neal Ian Anne Georgette Douglas

Georgette's First Solo Flight At The Airport Course

Georgette masters a solo flight under Captain Douglas in a pilot training scene. She navigates takeoff, climbs, and a cautious landing, earning praise from instructor and peers. The next phase promises night flying and further meteorology lessons as the group heads to a restaurant after class.

Georgette Anne Douglas Tom

Hamden Sewing Circle Picnic At Home Of Mrs Rose Frazee

Hamden Sewing Circle enjoyed a picnic supper at the home of Mrs Rose Frazee on Sunday. Attendees included many local families and relatives such as Mr and Mrs W A Griffithy, Mr and Mrs Bryan Canal and son Bobby, Mr and Mrs Hattie Sowers and daughter Bertha, and numerous others from Hamden and nearby towns. The gathering featured neighbors and friends visiting, with several attendees noted by full names and connections. Local residents from Alexandria and New Washington joined in, and a weekend visit by Richard Welles from Zanesville was mentioned among the casual social notes.

Sheldon Sewing Circle Rose ‘Frazee W. A.griffithy Bryan Canal Bobby Hattie Sowers Bertha Robert Ramsey George Conner B. Tripp Ralph Matteson Micaey Matte Henry Hire Margaret ‘Atwood Ruth Blanche Sadie Leiteh Stephen Ogler Othelo Kenneth Nichols William ‘Traphagan Ansel Mire John Davis Dan ‘Er L. J. Matteson Zanesville J.C. Winstead Torch’ Hil C.C. Winstead Charles Sprague Lancaster Joseph Ro Henry Rev. C. H. Bennington Union Furnace Harden United Brethren Church

Tuppers Plains Social And Personal Notes

Social and personal items from Tuppers Plains note church socials on the lawn sponsored by the 4-H Club and by the Ladies Aid Society. families and neighbors attend gatherings and birthday celebrations. local youths travel to Cincinnati for a baseball game. a Junior League team wins a Friday game and prepares for Letart. several residents attend social events at Methodist churches in Reedville and East Shade.

Methodist Church Georgia Springer Gerald Gerald Lamb Davis Alvin Stiles John Andrews Robert Keller Cincinnati Ladies Aid Society of The Church Lawn Elmer Newland Jessie Newell Keno Creston Newland East Shade George Hamilton Alice Ritchie Lena Keller Reedville Methodist Church John Arbaugh Lillie Lee Zaleski CCC Letart

Burr Oak Briefs Brief items from Burr Oak region

A wiener roast was held at the home of Hurb Caragan last Wednesday night. Mrs Mae McDonald of Columbus spent a week with her mother Mrs Eva Ivers and is visiting her sister Mrs Blanche Dennis at Hemlock. A stork shower for Mrs Richard Dew was held at Laura Dew's home last week. Roger Brown of the Cincinnati Bile school is here for a vacation.

Burr Oak Hurb Caragan Mae McDonald Columbus Eva Ivers Blanche Dennis Hemlock Laura Dew Richard Dew Roger Brown Cincinnati Bile School

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