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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
The piece argues war materiel delays slowed training as industries finally ramp up. It notes rifles shells tanks and naval yards will come on line this fall and that American soldiers will gain proficiency within a year while German forces had years of drill. It urges patience through the productive delay.
The piece asserts Hitler aims to extend control over Europe using force to reshape the Versailles settlement and form a New Order. It argues 1918 actions by England and France seeded current conflict, and that Nazi expansion harms free peoples and trade, worsening Europe’s fate regardless of Hitler’s victory.
An essay laments privacy erosion as a new super microphone captures even termite activity. It argues the intrusion extends from small private acts to broader surveillance, noting termites once unseen are now detectable, altering the balance between privacy and listening technology.
The piece argues that the United States has outgrown its youth and faces heavier responsibilities. It notes Los Angeles banning people from gathering to watch trains, suggesting a loss of freedom as citizens lose simple civic pleasures. It views this as a sign of growing up or aging society.
Senator Hap Chandler of Kentucky notes the acrid draft property bill debate has left him down and urges focus on unity. He laments widespread anger but suggests directing anger at Hitler while being kind to others to balance the mood.
Washington column prints reader letters denouncing critics of Lindbergh and Roosevelt, noting abuse and threats. The piece argues isolationism waned as Europe changed and the U S redirected with defense spending surpassing 40 billion dollars, reflecting a shifted balance and rising national resolve.
Washington notes Senator Albert Benjamin Chandler, known as Happy Chandler, has quickly shaped himself as a rising statesman. In just under two years he steered the disputed property seizure bill through the Senate, while balancing a playful public persona with growing influence on Judiciary Military Affairs and Privileges and Elections committees.
In McArthur a July 18 alimony petition was filed by Louise Malone against Charles Malone in common pleas court. Also a July 17 damages suit by C L Schweinfurth against Richland Rural Board of Education alleges three year hire as Richland superintendent and a $1728 wage claim. A July 19 divorce petition by Delbert Henderson against Iva Barney Henderson cites desertion.
Births announced for July include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steinmetz Thelma Mc Call. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Crabtree Beulah Gallaway. and a son Rodney Aldren to Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Howery. Local deaths include George Barnes near Point Rock after a stroke and Mrs. Louis Shultz in Michigan. Various local visits and activities noted.
Mrs. Edna Howell hosted the Sherwood Garden Club Thursday evening with eleven members answering roll by naming flowers. Next meeting slated with Mrs. Dana Oliver on August 25. Local youth held a wiener roast at State Park in Portland Saturday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Powers Akron and other relatives. Charlene and George Ray Neal of Bradbury visit relatives. Ackley and Parker family gatherings noted.
HEMLOCK Mr and Mrs Dane Woodruff of Logan visited Ida Dennis Sunday. Hollis Franklin daughter Mary Lois and Alice Lambert Columbus visited Mr and Mrs P B Osenbaugh last week. Mrs Mary Franklin returned home with them. Mrs Howard Martin Columbus visited her mother Mrs Sylvia Storts Sunday. Mrs Rachel Inman and granddaughter Liby Mae Lanning returned after visiting Thos Inman at White Cottage. Mr and Mrs P B Osenbaugh and Mrs Lussick accompanied Miss Anna Shula to her home in Cleveland Saturday. Miss Shula sister of Mrs Osenbaugh had spent a vacation here. Glenn Porter Detroit visited his mother Mrs Mary Porter last week. Nina Davis Glenna Williams local and Mrs Doris Wargo and son Junior were in Zanesville.
Aboard the convoy ship T 9 Lt Miley is murdered after a night of intrigue. Rollins captures Joan as the killer, while a court martial and secrecy hush the event. Royal Navy officers plot to lure an Italian attack with decoy ships and a staged engagement at sea.
Community notes list visits among Dundas residents and relatives. Lauretta Lenane of Columbus spent Sunday with family. George Dill and Sidney Owens of Marietta visited A E Christian family. Susan Gordon Christian and Walter Goodrich near army service were guests. Gary Wool Weaver and siblings vacation with grandparents. Ted Shields and Miss Mayme Murdock visited John Murdock in Mt. Carmel Hospital. Dunsdas Clinton Circle met at Hazel Wortman home with guests Trudy Davis Clara Tripp Merle Wortman and Fred Bishop family attending.
A Poet's Corner reflection from New Straitsville honors a mother who sees her boy go off to serve the nation. She has watched him since infancy and now faces his departure with courage. The verse ends with a prayer for protection in battle.
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