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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

4

Newspaper Publishers Association Ad Rates Notice

Public notice outlines subscription rates and postal classifications for Athens area. Lists associations and national representatives with advertising rate inquiries available. Provides pricing: One year four dollars and fifty cents, six months two fifty, ten weeks one, plus extra postage for other zones.

American Newspaper Publishers Associat Doreen Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Cerrier Gallia Hocking Meigs Morrinton Washington

The Press and Freedom Against Nazi Control

A defense of press independence and public informed choice in democracy. The author warns against government influence and propaganda, contrasts American free press with Nazi censorship, and argues that accurate reporting, even when painful, preserves democratic rights and accountability.

Germany United States of America Tom Harry Nazi Germany Hitler Washington

And a Sweet Mystery on the Poetry Editor's Harried Desk

The piece reflects on the poetry editor's challenge of judging verse submissions. It notes many writers try hard, some imitate classics, and editors differ in recognizing genuine talent. It concludes that honest verse exists despite human flaws.

Longfellow Workaday News

Notable quotes on character and honesty from 19th century thinkers

A compilation of lines from Elbert Hubbard James Sharpe and Bovee. It emphasizes character mental attitude time management and the pursuit of truth through honest actions. The phrasing reflects a historic quotation collection.

Elbert Hubbard James Sharpe

Raymond Clapper on Defense and Prosperity Decline

Raymond Clapper notes a shift in thinking from grand civilian prosperity via defense to a necessary write down of consumer expectations. He cites Roosevelt’s stance that steel capacity will meet civilian and military needs, with rationing of aluminum and tools, and indicates defense will crowd out nonessential production while smoothing readjustments.

Washington Roosevelt Defense

New Dealers foresee luxury-goods boom amid defense buy stimulus

The text notes that steel capacity grows but skilled labor and materials shortages persist. It predicts a mass purchasing boost from defense profits, with heavy taxes and a government campaign to sell defense bonds. The Treasury orders 5 million aluminum address plates for a mail campaign amid material restrictions.

Treasury Department

Roosevelt backs steel industry to meet national income projections

President Roosevelt endorses steel capacity for a potential national income of 90 billion dollars next year. Industrial authority Gano Dunn cites 87.5 million tons capacity, with 61 million tons for civilians, 3.1 million for defense, 13.4 million for Britain and Canada, leaving a 10 million ton safety margin for unexpected demand.

Roosevelt Gano Dunn Dunn England Canada

Aluminum Allocation Rules Drafted By O P M In War Speedup

Peter Edson outlines how the Office of Production Management will control aluminum production and distribution. Priority certificates will assign major allotments to prime contractors and sub contractors with grades AA to A-10, shaping civilian and defense uses.

Washington Aluminum Company of America Office of Production Management Aluminum Company Army and Navy Munitions Board

Quotes on Duty Rights and Democracy

A montage of declarations and quotes references public duty life liberty pursuit of happiness and democracy as a duty. It cites Brooke Jefferson Sydney Smith and a nameless Mia Exanklin DB. Roosevelt.

Jefferson Sydney Smith Mia Exanklin Roosevelt

Public Forum Letters Welcomed For Current Events

The Public Forum invites signed letters on current events. Writers should keep contributions brief to allow multiple letters per day and ensure the signature appears with each piece.

Why Not A Neighbor Then A Friend

Editor laments gossip and unkind talk that harms trust and neighborly bonds. He urges common sense and being our brother's keeper, citing hurt from careless rumors and the value of true friendship. J. N. Williams of Middleport adds a dated closing note.

the Messenger J. N. Williams Middleport

Underdog voice opposes New Deal relief jobs

Letter from I. E. Rathburn of Athens R D 4 on February 28 critiques the WPA and relief programs. He argues relief jobs go to those in need, while office holders receive benefits. He emphasizes dignity in work, condemns vote buying, and backs Roosevelt for continued jobs programs.

the Messenger Howard Gorrell Roosevelt I. E. Rathburn Athens R. D

Edwin Monks Enlists After Physical at Ft Hayes

Edwin Monks, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Monks, leaves for Ft Hayes for a physical exam as he prepares to enter military service for a year. A graduate of Ohio University and former Hillsboro High School staff member, he begins service after the examination.

Logan Edwin Monks Paul Monks Ft. Hayes Ohio University Hillsboro High School

Harrisonville Pupils Honor Roll and Community Notes

Harrisonville Elementary pupils on the honor roll for six weeks include Grade 1: Robert Parker Terry Hardy Joanne Moore Eileen Welch Grade 2: Bobby Joe Hull Dale Haning Elsie Bright Keith Jordan Pansy B Turner Dixie Lee Hickson Stanley Beal Grade 3 La Verne Chase Mary Lou Moore Melvin Morris Frances Foley Carl Turner Lelia Hysell Grade 4 Charles McKnight Eugene Reeves Bessie McGhee. A surprise birthday party honored Miss Leona Beal and Mr. Francis Welch at the Beal home with guests and refreshments.

Harrisonville Robert Parker Terry Hardy Joanne Moore Eileen Welch Bobby Joe Hull Dale Haning Elsie Bright Keith Jordan Pansy B. Turner Dixie Lee Hickson Stanley Beal la Verne Chase Mary Lou Moore Melvin Morris Frances Foley Carl Turner Lelia Hysell Charles McK William Beal Emerson Welch Chester Barnhart Richard Darwin Leona Beal Harold Dean Lucy Stotts Francis Welch Dayton Evelyn Beal Nona Morris Bessie Douglas Pomeroy Frank Douglas Jessie Phillipps Carl Phillipps Middleport R. E. Hoffman Columbus Webber Wood F. E. Radcliff Albany Hoffman Faye Reeves A. M. Fullwider Worley Reeves C. L. Kennan Langsville Walter B. Kennan Zanesville Lynn Homer Welsh Ruth Alkire Hazel Clark Athens Presbyterian Church Campbell Grace Skinner Lillie Jewell Edison Hobstetter Meigs County Ted H. H. Pickering

April’s Warrant Forces Flight From Burnett Cabin

April fights a warrant served by Winkie Appleman and a constable for failing to report an accident. A past night at Pattonsville railroad station resurfaces as a ten dollar check and a threatening demand. She plans to flee to the Burnett cabin while anxiously awaiting Hal’s arrival.

April Kent Ann Burnett Winkie Appleman Hal Winkie Dad Winkle Appleman Pattonsville Bond

Wedding in the Burnett House Sparks a Secret

April faces a legal confrontation over a reported accident while Kent Carter returns with his renewed sight. Ann plans a quiet wedding in the Burnett house, hoping to shield the event from notoriety as a warrant and witness clash loom.

Kyger Area News Briefs Update From Local Church to Sawmill Move

Evangelistic services led by Rev. George Brooks at the Methodist Church start March 2 as families from New Lexington Marion Kenton and Gallipolis visiters share news. Mrs. Nora Tate Hart Rife and others note health improvements and farm activities including a sawmill move to Horace Grover. Charles Tate enters NYA school Chillicothe. school show and chicken project noted.

Floyd Rife Kenton Raymond Rupe Gallipolis Mary Rupe Rupe Charles Tate NYA Chillicothe Sylvan Spenser Harold Alonzo Grover Worthy Russell Horace Grover Perry Bradbury Mary B. Rupe Paul Ward A. E. Boatman Bidwell Cc, Mack

Carbondale Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Birth

Carbondale social notes recount weekend visits among residents from Logan Granville and Nelsonville with families in Carbondale Athens New Marshfield Mt Zion and Marietta. A birth is announced Garry Eugene to Mr and Mrs Howard Barber at Cherrington Hospital Logan with grandparents and great grandparents named. Funeral details note Ruth Davis Monroe Brown's service in Athens and Staten Island NY.

Carbondale Woodrow Blum Logan John Landis Olan Carpenter Carlin George Carlin Orville Crow Granville Calvin Chesser Columbus Howard Barber Cherrington Hospital Garry Eugene George Barber Elliston Mace Jasper Cox Harrison Columbia Leo Kennard Virginia Patricia New Marshfield Hazel Dust Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Clell Pinney Mt Zion Hiram Holland Walter Davis Marietta Darrell Figgins Nelsonville Electa Arnold Ralph Lightfritz Albert Johnson Athens Rose Tefft M. J. Callahan Ivan Hankison Jack Sandra Silas Dunlop Nolan Mace Pearl Mace Frank Risley Lewis and George George Gardner Barberton Sam Risley Walter Virgene Delbert Nutter Sue Ann Ione Doolittle Lancaster Lizzie Doolittle Doolittle Art Mills Charles Brown Thomas Mills, Jr Nel Sonville R. D Rose Tefft Monroe Brown Ruth Davis Staten Island New Yorks

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