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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

Page

4

Fragmentary Jadges Note Yields Brief Word of Case

A fragment reads pres pect of was ane with little context offering a glimpse of a legal matter. No clear parties or actions are legible beyond hints of a case proceeding.

The Ideal Husband Portrait in Baltimore Evening Sun

A satirical survey of the perfect spouse titled The Ideal Husband lists traits such as handsome appearance, loyalty, domestic competence, steadiness, and restraint. It portrays a husband who supports his family, handles finances, shares chores, and forgives faults, with a tongue in cheek finish credited to Christopher Billopp.

Christopher Billopp Baltimore Evening Sun

Athens Messenger Page Four Summary

The Athens Messenger issue notes Associated Press content rights and exclusive republication privileges for the paper. It clarifies use of AP dispatches and local news published in the issue.

The Athens S Messenger Associated Press

Monument to Science Declares Medical Triumphs Over Time

The piece cites a cemetery with 1396 graves showing only four buried beyond 45 years old, illustrating medicine’s progress. It notes life expectancy rising from 35 to 62 over 150 years, crediting researchers, doctors, and laboratories for eradicating typhoid, smallpox, diphtheria, and TB, and praising American medical standards.

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Graduates Enter A New World Of Service And Responsibility

The present generation of college graduates faces a world of turmoil as they begin careers in the army navy air forces or defense plants. They must renew the country’s lease on liberty by shaping a better future, accepting the costs paid by ancestors, and not expecting a perfect world without effort.

America Liberty

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Roosevelt urged to unite labor for defense mobilization

Raymond Clapper argues public confidence in Roosevelt falters as defense strikes disrupt production. He cites CIO leadership disputes over a mediation board proposal offering 7.5 percent pay raises and vacation pay, urging Roosevelt to convene a Washington conference with labor leaders to isolate rebellious strikers and mobilize responsible unions for war effort.

Washington Roosevelt Pacific Northwest National Defense Mediation Board Mediation Board Philip Murray C.lo John Krophy Industrial Union Councils Clinton Golden C. IL. O. Steel Workers Organizing Committee Mr. Roosevelt Daniel J. Tobin Teamsters’ Union Pittsburgh CIO National

Railroads Resist Federal Control While Advancing Shipping Rules

Peter Edson reviews how U S railroads avoid government seizure of property by enforcing the policy Dont load cars until you can unload using contractor schedules and shipper coordination. The railroad system, under J R Pelley, emphasizes careful timing and military transport planning to meet defense needs.

Washington War Department Atlantic Hog Island William G. McAdoo J. J. Pelley Association of American Railroads Ravenna Britain Seaboard Quartermaster General Car Service

Polish immigrant family highlights indomitable spirit on journey to Ohio

The Public Forum notes Leo Sikorski recounts his father Stanley Sikorski and a fourteen child Polish family that faced Ellis Island delays and hardship. They settled on forty acres near Gloucester Ohio with thirteen other siblings thriving through hard work and thrift. The piece underscores immigrant resilience and value of labor as key to success.

the Messenger Leo Sikorski Leo Kroger Detroit Glouster Stanley Sikorski Poland Ellis Island Land of Opportunity Battle Creek Michigan

Chase Circle of Ruth Holds All Day Meeting at Welch Home

The Chase-Chase Circle of Ruth met June 5 at Mrs. Bertha Welch’s home for an all day program with a potluck dinner. Members included Mattie Coates and Mary Chase, with visitors listed, a door prize won by Louis Morrison, and a planned July 3 gathering at Mrs. Alberta Woodyard’s house.

Chase Lois Morrison Louis Morrison Edwin Oberholzer Cecil Welch Eugene Haning Alberta Woodyard Pauline Martin Grace Lynch Maynard Coates Elyria Robert Coates Leo W. Martin Camp Shelby Ruth Martin Frank Martin Leo Welch Ed Brooks Pearl Chapel Lee Lynch Mansfield C. W Fred Oberholzer

Verses and Letters From Messenger Readers

Verses by Ivan Thomas of New Straitsville Ohio urge prayer for a free nation and salute the flag. Then an anecdote from Columbus Ohio recalls Grandpa’s dirt stained shirt and Grandma’s bemused affection in a light domestic vignette.

Messenger Grandpa Laura B. Foster

Fogbound Dinner Reveals Secrets Amid Coast Guard Signals

Angela probes rumors of sabotage from former Czechoslovakia as Stephan evades questions. Deborah worries at dinner while Bridgie upholds Lovett hospitality. A foggy harbor scene unfolds with signals from Coast Guard cutters and a German rumor threatening an international strain. Wilhelm arrives with news for Stephan as tension builds.

Angela Stephan Deborah Bridgie Lovett Colleen England Agin

Stewart Social And Personal Highlights

Stewart residents and guests share visits from Washington D C Athens Columbus and other towns with multiple households hosting gatherings. The column notes travelers returning from trips in Puerto Rico Gam bier Minersville and Akron plus a piece on why coins are serrated explaining edge design to deter metal theft.

Clarence Boles Earl Boles Columbus Puerto Rico Ruth Cain Marietta Ted Scott Minersville Frank Houck Gambier John Barnes Youngstown C. V. Barnes Nellie Grady A. A. Cain Ruth G. W. Manifold Caldwell Summerfield C. E. Norris John Lightfoot Springfield Ulysses Petty Monongah W. Va Forest Linton Canton Bernard Linton Guysville Clarice Linton Eugene Linton Alyce Hall Sherry Ann Mary Jane Gadsen Ala Lewis Moore Moore Clarence Moore Joe Frost A. W. Smith Faye Harrett Plumly Loveland A. B. Algeo Athens Sidney Stewart Kananga Nan Withee Kate Butts Nina Howard William Biggins Paul Barsons Stewart William Morrison Stewart, R. D. 1 W. Z. Starkey Elkins R. B. Justin Frances Hatch Akron

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