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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
A notice states that the Associated Press owns exclusive rights to publish AP news dispatches and any other material created for this paper. It covers all local news published in the issue and grants republication rights to the paper.
The article notes a surreal exchange of roles as German and British tanks advance in the Syrian desert while French Vichy forces resist. It frames the conflict as a reversal of expected enemies and alliances with Britain pressing into French held territory and Germans poised to seize control, as Vichy faces imperial peril and a collapsing regional order.
Logan District office reports rising private employment and falling unemployment claims. Officials expect relief needs to persist and urge civic leaders to create postwar work for families who have moved to defense centers or left coal mining. They warn tax burdens will rise without enough jobs after the war ends.
California forestry experts plan to plant 10 000 cork oak seedlings with farmers who will pledge 50 trees each and care for them. Cork oaks need 15 years to reach harvest, so the scheme would only help future cork shortages if begun 15 years earlier, a point noted amid today’s resource crises.
The piece reflects on Mussolini claiming Hitler grants Greece to Italy as living space. It asserts Greeks despise Italian Fascists and notes occupation by Italian troops would be intensely unpleasant and potentially unhealthy. It cites Thoreau as a source.
Washington observes a shift as Philip Murray of the C I O moves toward appeasing Communist elements within the union. Once active in rooting out subversives, Murray joins the National Defense Mediation Board and urges rapid work resumption amidst strikes.
The letter to the CIO laments purges and splits but stops short of calling for action against Communists. It risks entrenching pro Moscow factions, inviting strikes, government intervention, and possible clashes with allied labor leaders over defense production.
Peter Edson portrays Tom Connally as a colorful Texas senator whose humor and sharp questioning wake a dull Congress. The piece highlights Connally defending a selective service amendment and attacking the Aluminum Company of America before the Truman committee, showcasing his forceful style.
The line notes a philosophical challenge for men to use their existing resources and opportunities. It emphasizes practical conduct over imagined potential, urging responsibility with current advantages.
A quotation attributed to Lytton states that men seek not talent but purpose and the power to labor, arguing that steady effort and determination drive achievement more than innate gifts.
Hamden daily Vacation Bible School will end Friday at 10 30 am with a demonstration attendance around 85 to 120. Certificates will honor perfect attendance and one prize for best Fisher for new scholars. Classes span six groups led by Mrs R B Daniel and others. music by Mrs Shoemaker and Esther Bryson.
McArthur man L. W. Pilcher named receiver for Puritan Brick Co. of Hamden after a Matte son suit. Judge Chatfield also filled soldier’s relief posts, announced deputy auditor Alyce Gill, and listed real estate transfers. County records show May births and deaths, marriage licenses issued, tax receipts, and upcoming road and bridge work plus draft classifications and calls.
The Blarney Castle near Cork Ireland houses the famed Blarney Stone. Tradition holds that kissing the stone grants the kisser the gift of persuasive eloquence and silver tongue.
Angus escapes a highway stop and triggers a citywide melee. In police custody he faces Inspector Callahan while Adoreen Mickletwidge arrives, scorns him, and reveals her crushed career as Angus faces looming charges and a distant chance at freedom.
Sunday evening U B Church hosted Children's Day services with decor of homegrown flowers. Ermal Cade of Hamden led the program with assistance from Mrs. Lewie Morrow and Mrs. Ruth Morrow. Woolweaver twins Jo Anne and Suzanne visited grandparents H E Woolweaver. Larry McArthur joined the program. Buddie Collins, Navy, visited Maude Eberts. Arthur E Christian of New Orleans, a federal fruit inspector, and Edgar Christian of Ashland, Ky, spent time with their families. Clara Beckley of McArthur also attended.
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