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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

5

Palmer claims Hitler could not rule world despite conquest

Dr. Albert Wentworth Palmer, president of the Chicago Theological Seminary, told graduates at Ohio University that Hitler could not rule the world even if he conquered Britain and France. He argued armies cannot conquer ideas or the principles of democracy, urging a unified, federated world to end wars. He cited economic unity and a world court as paths to peace, noting the need for hope, tolerance, and shared adjustment among nations.

Albert Wentworth Palmer Chicago Theological Seminary Ohio — University Palmer Herman G. James Ohio University Hitler Britain France United States Dr. Palmer Cordell Hull Allen Kresge Virginia Christman Steubenville Newman Powell David Flanagan Syracuse

Athens Junior High promotion ceremony set for June night

Ninety two ninth graders will advance to Athens Senior High during a June 5 program in the senior high auditorium. The event features six addresses on local development themes, student musical numbers, and certificates to be handed by W. B. Drake. The program includes speakers such as Richard Quest and Elizabeth Riley, with choir pieces and staff participation.

Athens Junior High

Usefulness Paralyzed by Indecision in Athens Baccalaureate

The Rev Dr John W Danford told 115 Athens High seniors at baccalaureate services that indecision paralyses usefulness. He spoke on The Abundant Life using John 10 10 as text and urged decisive action in education and community needs. A multi speaker program followed with scripture solos and choral numbers.

John W. Danford First Methodist Church Athens Athens High School Danford Jack Bentley Marimia de Theater Room Bil Lewis Chord Ram Kathleen” McDaniel Benton Mbiler Will Swank Susie Choews Ested Cray Franck Joice Fent Unin Bardin Jeanette Lanrus Etty Pinkerton Barby God Paul Gordon

Richland Avenue Church Hosts Benefit Entertainment

Richland Avenue Metriam Church sponsors a Tuesday evening event at Athens Township Mechanicsburg School to raise funds for church repairs. The Sagebrush Roundup features Cowboy Love and 10 performers from radio WMMN Fairmont West Virginia providing the show. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Roy Sanford Well born May 23 to Mr and Mrs Sanford Well of Pomeroy Route 3 with grandparents and great grandmother named in local notices.

Richland Ave Metriam Athens Township Mechanicsburg Cowboy Love WMMN Fairmont W. Va Sanford Well Pomeroy Route 3 Roy Sanford Well Harry Dean Albert Heiger Alvira Rawlings

Scouting and Schooling Complementary Pendry Era Article

Scouting and schooling are described as complementary in a commentary by Mr. Harper C. Pendry, Athens Public Schools Superintendent. The piece argues scouting helps youths learn self reliance, personal growth, and endurance through overnight hikes and long treks, tying rank progress to gains in education and character.

Harper C. Pendry Athens Public Schools Scouting Np Eals

Graduates Honored At Ohio University Commencement

The Athens Methodist pastor Rev Dr John W Danford delivered the invocation as Ohio University President Herman G James presented diplomas and commissions. Honor graduates included Mary Katherine Warner Harold Bernard Anders Charles Raymond Lewin Ruth Pearl Fulmer Theodore J Good Martha Alice Minnameyer Evelyn Mae Siders Richard Walsh Eady Janet MacKinnon Cray Mary A Monks Elizabeth Carolyn Nicholson Leona Mabel Pickard Robert Milton Daggett James Vance Galloway Roger J Jones Jr Edward Allen Lietwiler Charles Leonard Ogg and others commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army.

John W. Danford Athens Methodist Church McVey Ohio University Herman G James Dr. James R. Danford Mary’ Katherine. Warner the Plains B.S Harold ” Bernard Anders Theodore J.good Rockbridge B. S Martha Alice” Minnameyer Athens Evelyn Mae Siders New Marshfiel Richard Walsh Eady Janet MacKinnon Cray Mary A. Monks Loigan Elizabeth Carolyn Nichlolson B. A Leona Mabel Pickard Lathrop States Army

Revival at Marshfield Continues Through Wednesday

Revival services at New Marshfield will continue through Wednesday under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Williamson. Services begin at 8 p.m. tonight's topic is What Christ Expects of Us, with Wednesday night titled Goodbye God. Tuesday night features a questions session led by Mr. Williamson.

New Marshfield Chester A. Williamson Christ Williamson

Naturalization petitions heard in Athens County Court

An examiner for the Immigration and Naturalization Service will be in the Athens County Court on Wednesday, June 5, to conduct final hearings on naturalization petitions pending before the court. The notice was served today by Clerk of Courts Ruth Burdett Stratton.

Immigration and Naturalization Servi Zineinnat Athens Ous Tym Ruth Burdett Stratton Eng

Hearing On Motion In Bank Suits Common Pleas

Hearing held this morning in Common Pleas Court as judge Rowland opened the session to consider a new trial motion filed by Security Savings Bank and The Bank of Athens after a wart decision favoring the defendant on April 2.

Bank Su Common. Pleas Rowland Security Savings Bank Nauk Athens Nba Piaintift Bank Ahaeity

Driver Fined After Wreck

A driver named Clete Shene Moule A was fined 25 dollars plus 470 dollars costs after he faced Mayor Cornell on a reckless driving charge. Shipley, a truck driver, was arrested by highway patrolmen. Jessie Smart, a school teacher, alleged the vehicle forced her off Route 3m mile south Inuuriea, and her car was damaged. Frank McClelland of Gloucester was fined 85 dollars and fined by Mayor Cornell for driving without an operator's license. League meets Tuesday. The Lanak Winton Lenin meeting will be in the Sounell Room at Athens City Hall at 8 o'clock.

Clete Shne Moule A Quilty ChiMt Cornell Tome Shipley Jessie Smart Franklin Ave Millfield Inuuriea Aematsnen Frank McClelland Glouster Corneil League Lanak Winton Lenin Sounell Athens City Hall

Meeting Notes From Ottery Club At Mary Maxwell Home

The Shade AH Chuir met at the home of Miss Mary Dell Maxwell on May 38. Mary Evelyn Carton presided, Enid Bauer served as president, Helen Smith was secretary treasurer, Florence Smith was news reporter, Mary Wilson recreation leader. Other members include Neila Belle Foughty Foret Lambert Marguerite Foughty Sina Wilson Virginio. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, at 1:30 at the home of Enid Baker on Angel Ridge.

Shade AH Chuir Mary Dell Maxwell Ottery Mary Evelyn Carton Enid Bauer Vine Quesident Helen Smith Florence Smith Mary Wilson Neila Belle Foughty Foret Lambert Marguerite Foughty Sina Wilsom Virginio Enid Baker Angel Ridge

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