America Being Pushed Into War Warned at Illinois Graduation
University of Illinois hosted Ohio University President Herman G James who urged graduates to resist propagandistic slogans and think independently. He warned Americans are being pushed toward war and pressed for clearer thought over catchy phrases amid international tensions.
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America
James
Illinois U
Stent
Dame Topic
Tater
University of Minnierod
United States
Liberty Cavalry
Tames
Roosevelt
Democracy
United
Nietsche
Sean
Desay
Indies
England
Bane
Peter Elie Arena
Aston
Saracen
Nevada
Pecia
Roosevelt considers Byrnes as running mate after Potomac cruise
Reports say President Roosevelt asked Senator James F Byrnes of South Carolina to be his vice presidential candidate during a Potomac River cruise. The meeting sparked speculation about a third term and Byrnes potential role in the ticket.
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Roosevelt
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Senator Byrnes
Potomac River
Willow Grove Miners Heirs to Receive Social Security Benefits
Survivors of 61 miners killed in the Willow Grove mine disaster in Belmont County Ohio will receive monthly social security checks and lump sum payments. Robert Goodwin, regional director of the Social Security Board, announced that 42 survivors have widows or dependent parents, 39 widows, 79 children, and two godparents are also entitled. The largest monthly check is 1280 dollars, the smallest 134.5 dollars, with overall monthly payments totaling 1,52467 dollars and lump sums ranging up to 319.419 dollars.
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Nelson iLc
Willow Grove
Robert DeGogaiwin
Socty Board
Cleveland
Real Field
Otter
Belmont County
Ohio
Wheeling, W.va
Social Security Board
Goodwin
Three 4-H Clubs Report May and June Meetings
The Young Workers 4 H Club of Nelsonville met at adviser Mrs Elizabeth Cagg s home May 27 with a birthday dinner. At the June 5 meeting two girls joined and projects for the year were discussed. The Romettes 4 H Club met at the high school June 6 with 30 members and three visitors. Seven members attended and one new member Mary Alice Bretz joined. The next Rome Cana School meeting is June 20 at 2 pm.
Infant Twins Die After Birth at Hamley Run Home
Twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Shirley Murphy died shortly after birth at their Hamley Run home Sunday. Services were held Sunday afternoon at Connett Cemetery. The infants are survived by four other children.
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ESRW
Cleo
Corinne ‘Murphy
Shirley
Murphy
Hamley Run
Connett
Hill Mayle Hill Mayle Trial Begins
The jury trial of Okie Mayle and Denny Hill opens in common Pleas Court on joint indictments for breaking and entering. They allegedly stole 17 sacks of corn from Clarence Croston near Plantaville on December 17, 1939, selling it for about $6 at a mill in Amesville. Prosecutor Harold J. Rose and defense counsel present as eight state witnesses testify. a defense motion for dismissal for lack of evidence is overruled. Jury members seated include Rea Carpenter, Jennie Jones, Andrew Chute, Sidney Cook, Austin Combes, John Lawton, Everett Copeland, Lizzie Kuntz, Ella Shafer, Anstey Blackburn, Bert Walhuirn, and Essie Faulkner.
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Okie Mayle
Denny Hill
Plantaville
Common Pleas
Clarence Croston
Amesville
Harold J.rose
John Newcomb
Elmer E. Jacobs
Jacobs
C. F. Rowland
Rea Carpenter
Jennie Jones
Andhrew Chute
Sidney Cook
Austin [Combes
John “Lawton
Everett Copeland
Lizzie G. Kuntz
Ella Shafer
Anstey Blackburn
Bert Walhuirn
Essie Faulkner
Aged Resident of Marshfield Dies Sunday
Thomas J. Llewellyn aged 78 died at 2 o clock Sunday morning at his New Marshfield home after a weeklong illness. A miner for 60 years and Redmen Lodge member, he was predeceased by his wife Esther and son Charles. Surviving are four daughters Mrs. Dinsmoor, Mrs. Pidcock, Mrs. Dinsmoor of New Marshfield and Mrs. Flanders of Huron. four sons Ken, Ri Ds Chandos, Raymond at home, and Ezra of Athens. Funeral at New Marshfield Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. under Rev. Miles E. Hoon. burial The Plains Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. tonight.
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New Marshfield
Thomas J. Llewellyn
Llewellyn
Redmen Lodge
Esther
Charles
Guy Dinsmoor
Hurley Pidcock
Reece Dinsmoor
Harold Flanders
Huron
Kenail
Chandos
Raymond
Ezra
Athens
New Marshfield Methodist Church
Miles E. Hoon
Plains Cemetery
Navy recruiting data films available in Athens homes
W H Byers in charge of the Athens Navy recruiting department announces navy life and travelog films available for showing through the Athens navy substation. Towns to be visited and interview times were listed in The Messenger Friday. Anyone interested in presenting the showing should contact Byers. a movie projector is provided. Also notes street lamps in Great Missenden, Bucks are turned out to save expense on moonlight nights.
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W. H. Byers
Athens Navy Recruiting Department
Gve
Navy
Navy Life and
Athens Navy
W.H. Byers
Great Missenden
Bucks
England
Carthage 4-H Club Picnic Planned
The 441 Club of Carthage held a meeting with two advisers and eight members. The next meeting is set for June 13 at the state roadside park at 4 p.m. Members will meet at the park and have dinner there. The Wonder Stitchers 4-H Club met June 5 at adviser Mary Cheatham's home. next meeting is Wednesday, June Beat Tp. m.
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441 Club of
Carthage
Wonder Stitchers
Mary Cheatham
Tp. m
Plan Rummage Sale Meeting for Waling Workers Church
Plan Rummage Sale Circle Two of the Waling Workers of the Central Ave Meth Church will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Glenn Pratt's home 210 W State St to finish plans for the sale at City Building Tune 34 and 15. MIC LADDERS TO ISLNGLASS discusses glass made from air bladders of fish and now sourced from multiple species.
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Central Ave
Ohio University Summer Session Opens Monday
The 1940 Ohio University summer session will begin registration Monday morning, June 17. Director Dr. Einar Jansen notes the term offers the most extensive list of courses to date with expanded pupil, graduate, and workshop options, including curriculum and education lectures by Victor L. Bowers and other visiting educators.
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Ohio University
Sens
Einar — Jansen
Sinter
Hanen
Ciiculum Butlins
Kane
Dr Hansen
Ing
Victor “L
Bowers
Columbus
Leila Veethrer
Ida Brink
Ypsilanti
Martin P. Chwor
Scout troop to be formed in Richland Ave area
A new Bay Scout troop will be organized for Richland Ave area. All boys aged 12 or older interested in scouting are invited to meet at 7 o clock this evening at the town hall building with L. Dupont as organizer.
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Anew Bay
Richland Ave
Anon
Welock
Coor Builing
Masonic School Held at Guysville Tempe
About 100 Masonic District members and neighboring lodges attended the school of instruction at the Guysville Masonic Temple on Thursday June 6. Charles Boiman spoke on history and importance of the TR era. William Porter announced the next meeting will be in Marietta in September. Richard Cone was arrested on East State Street for unsafe acts and fined $5.
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Guysville
Aileen
School of Instruction
Guyaville
Richard Cone
W. Washington St
E. State St
Cartman Church
Postson
Chtt Cornell
Athens Masons Name Officers
Athens Masons name officers for the upcoming year in the lodge, council, and chapter groups. Worshipful Willis E. Johnson presides as the Athens Masons announce elections for officers Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a strong attendance urged. notes include High Priest Drake and other named officers. City police report a Saturday arrest and a Sunday fine for a local offense.
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Na Nuthia
Loxige
Willis E. Johnson
Athens Council
R&s. M
Robert J Studer
Athens
RAM
William Fe 'Drake
Thomas E. Gibson
King
Harry A. Hope
Douglas Cooper
Orlan G. Houck
Clarence Creamer
Harald S. Davis
Dwight C. Rowles
Royal Arch
Harold A.” Pierce
Ernest B Hart
Rexford
D. McNeal
Vellemen
William E. Clark
Guard
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Pate
Mayle
Marshfield
Naval Reserve
Ohio U
Masonic School
Athens Masons
Carsey
Togan
Chenter and
Court Sts
Pinsterwald
Mt Conwell
Hue
Oscar Fulton
Orry
Johnny
Mother
J. L. Beckley & Son
Burnett-Smith
Gillitan Jewelry Store
Logan
Milldeck's Shoe Store
Kyle
Clifford
Harris Furniture House
Luckoff
Zenner's Carpenter Hardware Co
Woodworth's
Cornwell's
Athens Furniture Co
Cline's Pharmacy
Evans Food Market
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