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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
4
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Mail subscription rates in advance in Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties One Year four fifty Six Months two fifty Ten Weeks one 00 Extra postage rates in other zones on application National Representatives John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Advertising rates on apport ion at Home or Portign offices Nominal charge for obituary card of thanks etc
The piece argues the United States aims for a staged, long war effort with expanding production and training while public opinion shifts toward active participation. It contrasts Axis expansion with American readiness and personal duty before 1941 ends.
The piece argues wartime sacrifices will curb many comforts as allies face shortages. It notes aluminum, gas, cigarettes, and liquor may become scarce and urges acceptance of constraints to prevent a decline in living standards seen in Europe.
The text argues German readers were misled about US consuls being expelled, as Germany retaliated by ejecting American consuls across Europe. It contends state controlled media distorts events, preventing informed public opinion and fostering false perceptions of retaliation.
Raymond Clapper argues Americans should ignore Hitler's explanations for attacking Russia and concentrate on defeating Hitler to protect the Western Hemisphere. He stresses Britain must stay in the war, sea power matters, and Russia offers no real aid against the Axis.
Peter Edson analyzes the Rockefeller Office for Coordination of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the American Republics, noting the emphasis on commercial policy over cultural aims. He cites a current Senate budget above 10 million dollars and highlights Joseph C. Rovensky’s long-time push for inter-American financial and trade ties. He details early focus on strategic materials and copper, with wartime constraints shaping decisions.
Pupils in Mrs. William Blackburn's piano classes include Catherine Betts Elizabeth Briggs Elizabeth Close Eleanor Close and Ruth Close with perfect attendance. A two cent cigarette tax was approved by the Ohio State Senate. Art Smith golf pro at Athens Country Club was among the 100 lowest in Dayton's Western Open first day.
Cutler WSC S convenes for ice cream and cake at Centenary Methodist Church basement Friday June 27. Southeast District annual Sunday School convention to be held July 6 at Decatur Chapel starting 10 a m. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan memorial services June 29 at eight in their hall with W W McClure of Marietta speaking and music by the McClure Sisters. Various local visits and travels are noted among residents including Welch Leyda Oliver Goddard Paden and Grubb families and friends visiting Akron Columbus and Marietta.
Marriage licenses were issued at the Athens County Courthouse including Harold Mardis and Marie Swaim with Rev. A Y Wilcox officiating. Their formal wedding followed days later. Local officials and families, including Mayor C F Wallace of Gloucester, spent a weekend at Buckeye Lake. A birthday party for Jennie Moore was hosted on Carpenter Street with guests from Marietta and Theta Phi Alpha convention attendees from Champagne Illinois.
A reader poem titled Heaven exhorts following Jesus, Bible study, and family prayer to reach a wonderful place called Heaven. The piece ends with Mary Lee McKinney of Dexter Ohio, age 12, bearing her name and address.
Hemlock Grove society notes show the Sewing Club meeting with Golda Heilman on Tuesday. Local families visit grandparents and relatives including Midkiffs, Romines, Heilmans, and Withams with multiple weekend gatherings and an AAA meeting attendance in Dean Blackwood’s circle. Standford Stockton is employed in Sandusky Ohio.
Doris Medley and Mary Pierpoint were honored as guests of a surprise party for their 20th birthday on June 19 planned by Miss Betty Farnsworth. Eight girls attended at one long table with a birthday cake and a handkerchief shower.
Angus is arrested for assault but released on bail and pressed into a kidnapping plot by Spike Mudge. He learns Luigi Castaloni runs a broccoli racket, disguises himself as Garvin Fitzwater, and arranges a brutal ride to abduct him. Angus fights back, frees himself, and wires the attackers into a creamery truck to flee toward New York with Adoreen’s fate looming.
Kananga social page notes Household group met at Mrs. A W Pullins for a June 11 gathering with 12 members and 2 visitors. Local arrivals include Mrs M A Denney and Mrs Emma Comstock visiting Pt Pleasant. Homer Comstock on the Steamer Reliance. Mrs Paul Ables moved to Gallipolis. Mrs Oscar Tucker and sister Miss Lena Tucker visiting Anice Walker family.
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