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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
4
Page four lists community items including clubs, meetings, planning near Athens and nearby houses. Mentions Arthur Weth Jones Home Addis Paul Waln Glada burn and Victor ens with public notices and farm events. Includes Associated Press credit and local dispatch use.
Athens plans legible Stop signs at intersections and strict speed enforcement to curb reckless driving. Warnings will follow arrests and fines for violations, aiming to reduce accidents, hospital bills, and damages. Residents fear tragedy on East State Street, urging a citywide 30 mph limit and consistent enforcement.
The United Service Organizations seeks 10,765,000 dollars to create camp service clubs off military reservations. These centers will offer clean amusement, writing and reading facilities, sympathetic advice, and religious consolation to relieve homesickness and provide a safe diversion for service members on pay days.
Dr. Leon J. Saul of the Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago told the National Conference of Social Work that love can cause a stomach ache. He warned that after youth experiences stomach distress from excesses, adults may suffer chronic pain tied to love, echoing the old saying of death and taxes.
Railroads carried more than a million armed forces members in the first four months, with over half on 1890 special trains and the rest on regular service. Officials expect a higher load this summer as troops concentrate for maneuvers while aiming to avoid the 1917-18 transport confusions.
Clapper argues the Pacific Coast strikes prompt a government push to uncover subversive labor elements and defend civil liberties. He credits Roosevelt with lawful collective bargaining protection, the National Defense Mediation Board, and restrained use of the army to secure production at North American Aviation without eroding democratic values.
Peter Edson reflects on Washington defense efforts and civil preparedness as fears grow over shortages and government power. He notes inflation in taxes, potential broader seizures, daylight saving and energy limits, and urges vigilance amid rapid policy shifts shaping daily life.
Buchtel York High School Band travels to Pomeroy on Thursday for Citizenship Day with an 11 am parade and an afternoon address by Governor Bricker at Rock Springs Fair Grounds. The Buchtel Band Boosters meet last Monday in June at Mrs. George Snowden’s home followed by a potluck lunch.
Rutland notes that ex service men lead a Flag Day program on Saturday June 14 at 6 pm at Rathburn's corner with speaking and features. Civic Association recently erected a 50 foot flag pole between the post office and Snowden's Store and plans beautification with flowers and a picket fence.
Local items report Gerald Kinsey and wife visiting his parents over the weekend while returning to Dayton after a Kentucky tour that included Mammoth and Crystal Caves. Other notes mention relatives visiting Zanesville Ironton Nelsonville and Cadiz, and a Measles confinement for Charles Hook Jr. plus several family trips and gatherings with Kimberly ties.
Ohio's 37th Division troops may maneuver at Camp Shelby Mississippi but a 12 by 14 foot screen has been set up in a natural amphitheater area. Portable projection and sound gear bring current feature pictures and newsreels to the troops.
The first of three large shipments of Japanese rayon has arrived at the Pacific port of Manzanillo aboard the Naruto Maru. The announcement came from the ministry of national economy.
Deborah and Stephan confront danger and love amid espionage and war. Stephan reveals a hidden German past and covert mission while Deborah fears for him and clings to shared affection. Angela warns of imminent danger as they prepare to depart, with a final ominous interruption.
Kanauga reports large crowds at the funeral of W. F. Deem in the local church with Rev. George R. Brooks conducting services and burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Out-of-town attendees named include M. M. Kerr C. C. Kerr O. G. Houck and many others from Athens Wellston McArthur and Columbus.
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