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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Trinting Co History

Establishment details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. list founders and leadership, publication schedule, and professional affiliations. Includes subscription rates and advertising offices. Mentions Associated Press usage and distribution counties.

Frederick W. Buse Athens Messenger & Herald Trinting CO Gordon K. Buss Mer. Chares H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohia Weied Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Leily Presa Association

President argues for early universal price control during war

The piece criticizes delayed inflation measures and blames organized labor for wage-driven price rises. It urges early wage restraint and broad cooperation from both organized and unorganized workers to support a government price stabilization program and protect the general welfare.

Washington

War's handcuffs on supplies from the East forebode hard years ahead

The piece warns that if Japan cuts East Indies supplies or the Axis narrows markets, the nation faces long, costly adjustments. Rubber, tin, silk, and other imports would vanish or cost dear, delaying synthetic alternatives and testing ingenuity and time to recover.

Far East Germany Japan East Indies Axis

London May Buy Itself For Postwar Rebuilding

The piece explores a bold idea that London could buy 673 acres of its own core from private owners to speed postwar reconstruction after widespread bombing. Planners argue rebuilding should be guided by public needs rather than existing private claims.

London

Blood and Gold: Rosenberg as Future Fuehrer Figure

The piece portrays Alfred Rosenberg as a potential Fuehrer in occupied Russia, a veteran Nazi leader known for the motto blood over gold. It questions American interest, asserting a preference for brains and decency over Nazi aims, while referencing Seeley and broader wartime stakes.

Alfred Rosenberg

Roosevelt policy balks Axis aims in Africa and Russia

Raymond Clapper reports criticism of the State Department for appeasement toward Japan and Vichy. The policy, using delay as leverage, faces German frustration over Russian resistance and ambitions to push into French North Africa. France and Vichy relations strain as Germany seeks a bloodless move into Africa with French cooperation.

Washington State Department Japan Vichy Roosevelt Tokio Indo-China France French North Africa Germany Russia Paris Dakar North Africa United States Africa French Empire Britain England

Policy toward French North Africa cited with British consultation

Reported remarks defend coordinating with Britain on French North Africa to slow Axis advances. Critics label the approach weak, while supporters note it delays conflict and mirrors how Hitler uses similar tactics to avoid trouble.

Hitler

Congress Bungle Snarls Over Chickens in Law

Peter Edson recounts a Washington quirk where a cattle theft bill broadened to include animals and fowl through an amendment. Jesse Wolcott pressed to delete cattle and add fowls like chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys to close the gap, citing horned bovines and dictionary checks.

Washington Congress Hitler House of Representatives Jesse P. Wolcott Port Huron Mich Congressman Wolcott Jesse

Rutland Garden Club Holds Annual Meeting and Picnic

Rutland Garden Club hosted its annual picnic at the Everett Colwell home near Danville. Miss Laura Bailey spoke on flower judging and decorative uses, and shared notes from a visit to Louis Bromfield's home. Several local residents were noted for births, trips, and a sudden death in Rutland.

Rutland Paul Bean Columbus Karen Leigh Edith Bean Lucille Snowden Newport News Isaac Taylor Holzer Hospital Jack Brown New Straitsville Pittsburgh T. C. Porter Plains Sistersville W. Va Rutland-Syracuse Epworth League Lancaster Camp Grounds Buckley Roy Barton Marcus Roush Elsie Jean Vera Marie Roush Don Standley Richard Canaday Maxine Folan James Thomas Betty Buck Marjorie Standley Margaret Holmes

Honor and truth in public life, a letter to the editor

A letter from John C. Hallam argues that honor requires truth and urges electing a governor who respects truth as well as the title of honorable. He questions if a person can be honorable without truthfulness and critiques past promises about returning old peoples’ homes.

the Messenger

New Plymouth Personal and Social Notes

New Plymouth items record visits and family gatherings. Miss Keller of McArthur visits Miss Patricia Eilis. Earle Butin calls on Earle Heinlein. Arthur of Gallipolis visits with Mrs. William Gibbons. Families meet at reunions and socials, with nursing and military notes and funerals mentioned.

New Plymouth Keller McArthur Patricia Eilis Earle Butin Columbus Earle Heinlein Arthur Gallipolis William Gibbons Lavern Fuller W. H. McDaniel Little Hocking John Steele Steele Ash Cave Bert Woltz Hamden Calvin Heinlein Heinlein Cincinnati Dayton Camp Egbert Pensacola Fila Nina Smith Orland Catharine Cherry Starr Albert Dysart Navy Mode Cherry J. M. Stewart Elizabeth Baldwin Zanesville Stewarts Buddy Ellis Logan Frank Ellis Josh Jarvis Marilyn French Chillicothe Emma Weede Wyman Paul Frantz Lowell Ind Earle Frantz Calvin Heintein Charles Simpson Camp Shelby Albert Dysant Patricia Ellis Frank Filis Emily Haas Walter Bernice Cooper University Hospital Mary Potter Zaleski Goodwin Akron Lew Backus

Local notes and obits from Perry and nearby towns

News items record a rattlesnake kill in Fruitdale Hollow district, census of local residents, and obituaries including Lafayette Hawk a Civil War veteran in New Marshfield. Other notes mention Norman Engh and his family visiting the Beveridge home, a 20 years ago birth, John Robinson’s circus at Athens Fairgrounds, the Grays’ baseball win at Amesville, water works fundraising in Nelsonville, and a bridal shower at Oak Lodge for Margaret McGucken.

Lafayette Hawk New Marshfield

Chesterhill Personal and Social Notes

Chesterhill notes cover property transfers and rentals including F H Calendine buying the Eva Worthington property on Quaker Street and Grace Fawcett renting the James Hoon Main Street property. Local visits include Miss Filene Vercoe and Mrs Williams recovering. Ruth Danielson's marriage to William Pennell. several residents visiting relatives in Malta Killbuck and Hampton Virginia.

Chesterhill F. H. Calendine Eva Worthington Effie Michener Quaker St Emma Shook Grace Fawcett Margery James Hoon Main Street Dale Hoon Jeff Hoon Filene Vercoe Christ Hospital Cincinnati A. O. Vercoe Emmett Williams Memorial Hospital Marietta Hattie Phipps Don Phipps New Carlisle Ruth, R. N Columbus Vinnie Baker Clarabelle Eva Randall H.S. Hopkins Hopkins Russell Edgerton Cleveland Okla Mattie Edgerton Alice Faires Mabel Bowman Fred Harmer Zanesville Rana Yarnell A. J. Flash Malta Ruth Danielson Carr William Pennell Pennell Ben Danielson Hattie Hill Oscar Newburn Killbuck Mabelle Black Pittsburgh Buelah Fawcett Charles Gibbons South Dakota Frazersburg Frank Gibbons Lenore Gibbons Charles Louis Gibbons Hampton, Va Ross Hoon Mr. Gibbons

Mrs. Charles F. Sharp Dies After Stroke in Zaleski

Mrs. Charles F. Sharp of Zaleski died at her home Sunday morning from a paralytic stroke suffered days earlier. She is survived by her husband, four daughters and one son, plus five step-daughters and a stepson. Funeral services were held in Radcliff on Tuesday afternoon.

Ernest Tripp A. N. Crist Rainy Tripp Flora Dill Shipley New Holland C. E. Martin Chillicothe Charles Alberry Portsmouth Virgil Howell Elma Ater Columbus Fred Ogle Floyd Shuster Margie Harold Earl Chapman Springfield Luella Chapman Hubert Beck Lucy Hayes Joseph McDevott Cincinnati

Students Enroll in Free School Band Instruction

Eighty students enrolled for free music lessons in August at the Gallipolis school band room. The organization of the school marching band will take place early in September.

Gallipolis

Dugan and Barbara Spark Rumor in Oklahoma Oil Tale

Barbara and Dugan Blake collide with gossip after a photo shows Barbara dancing with Chief Leaping Waters at Starlight Terrace. Dugan advises Hank Chase on selling 5000 acres to Midwest for by products while Barbara questions motives. Hank praises Dugan’s skill and hints at his potential future leadership.

Barbara Chase Chief Leaping Waters Starlight Terrace Chief Leaping Water Barbara Dugan Oll Hank Midwest Oklahoma Hank Chase Dugan Blake University of Oklahoma Chase Oil Company

Torch Social and Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Local society notes describe visits and gatherings across Ohio and West Virginia. Guests include M J Whaley of Elmer and Emmit Whaley of St Marys, Rex Anderson with Ray Salser and Geo Bennett, and Ira Barrows with family at The Plains. Canning donations and hospital updates also noted.

Argia Whaley Tourist Inn M. J. Whaley Elmer W. Va Emmit St. Marys Rex Anderson Ray Salser Canton Geo Bennett Parkersburg Ira’ Barrows Glen Criss Ed Daugherty Plains Charles Daugherty Billie Anderson Charlene Marion Bingman Orville Bebee Ray Fairchilds Martha Fisher Coolville Hawks Nest Skyline Drive Alma Jones Emma Stout Athens William Mowery Ora Pitts Alegon Mich Fanny Mowyer Willing Martown Laura Pitts Jess Smith Denver Day Ravenna Elizabeth Hammer Lucy Coleman St. Joseph Hospital Jake Lyons New Marshfield Carl Reeder Melda Nadine Wayne Ohio River Blennerhasset Island Cyrus Jones W. A. Hallett Elmer Mendel Elm Grove Mary and Elma Baldwin Wheeling

Aged Man Is Honored at Broadwell

A dinner hosted Sunday at Frank Parsons home honored David Weaver on his eighty six birthday. Guests included numerous Weavers, families from Chesterhill Sharpsburg Layman Belpre Broadwell and others. Broadwell home coming set for Sunday August 1 at the U B Church.

Broadwell Frank Parsons David Weaver John Weaver Chesterhill Harry Palmer Hazel Lawrence Sharpsburg Clyde Weaver Layman Warren Munn Harve Kittle McDougal William Weaver William Moody Maxine Weaver Belpre Lisle White Albert Ogg Mary Jarvis Cutler Dale Mosier Camp Shelby Lote Brill U. B Mona Mae Donna Ewart Alfred Westbrook Milton Eddy Eddy’s Ridge John Young Roger Ervin Mosier Athens Betty White Clarence White Columbus

Bradbury Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Death

Fifty nine Bradbury attendees at Bible School with Elder King leading. Maria Dodson dies at home. funeral Monday led by Rev. J. P. Miller. Local residents host guests from Zanesville and Rutland. Burn injury recoveries noted. various visits among families in the community.

J. P. Miller Loretta Wells Middleport Bert Waugh Wayne King Rutland T. V. King Russell Baily Irena Smith Narley Hysell Charleston

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