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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1941

Page

4

The Athens Messenger publication details and rates

The notice lists the Athens Messenger establishment dates and staff roles, publisher, general manager, managing editor, and acknowledges associations. It also outlines publishing scope, national affiliations, and advertising, plus mail and carrier subscription rates across counties.

Athens Messenger Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Inting CO Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charlies H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press Nationa]l John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Wden Athens Gailia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Slavery Under Nazi Occupation Expands Across Europe

Dark hints emerge that Germany aims to deny independence to conquered nations. Commerce reports show looting through control of banking and currency, seizure of mines factories and farms, and heavy occupation costs. Banks and safes are looted while exports are German controlled. Even nominally free peoples live under gilded, leash like bondage.

Europe Germany Walter Darre Berlin Department of Commerce

American profit system and dividend survivors

A writer notes 577 of 829 common stocks paid cash dividends last year, but 252 did not due to federal red tape and government restrictions. He argues private enterprise still finds life, yet many small businesses suffer from Washington plans uncertainty, affecting relief rolls and investor confidence.

Federal Washington

Grim Davy Jones reviews vast wartime shipping losses

The passage of 1351 merchant and naval ships to the ocean bottom is described with 17 000 deaths and five million tons of shipping wiped out. The article suggests this is only a beginning and foresees future air fleets replacing most freight.

Davy Jones

Astronomer Walter Adams Describes Turbulent Stellar Atmospheres

Dr Walter Adams of Mt Wilson Observatory reports studies suggesting the atmospheres of the largest stars boil with violent motion. He notes rising and falling gas speeds differing by about 12 miles per second, linking cosmic turbulence to Earth's weather.

Walter 8. Adams Mt. Wilson Observatory Earth

Bullitt outlines postwar air and sea power shaping world order

William C. Bullitt argues Europe cannot endure two hostile air forces, urging buildup of ships and planes to dominate air and sea. He notes American and British collaboration as future policing, with the aim of securing air superiority to defeat Germany and control Europe and Africa.

Washington Roosevelt William C. Bullitt Europe Germany London Overseas Press Club New York Bullitt White House United States Great Britain Iceland AEF England Bavaria Rhineland Africa

Peter Edson Warns War Delays With Japan Despite Preparations

Washington columnist Peter Edson argues that heavy war prep by Britain and the United States signals readiness for conflict but also deters direct war with Japan for now. He notes Japan’s uncertain plans, internal factionalism, and external pressures, while highlighting England's potential danger if Germany occupies Britain. The piece stresses long-range naval routes and key transits like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Manila.

Washington Japan United States Singapore San Diego Pacific East Indies Britain Malaya Australia New Zealand Philippines Alaska Guam Hawaii Germany England Balkans Africa Orient Netherlands East Indies Tokyo Hong Kong Manila

Best Man at the Bottom Quote by V H Jones

A maxim attributed to V H Jones proclaims that reaching the top comes from excelling at the bottom, offering a philosophical view on effort and progress.

V. H. Jones

Public Forum Letters Welcomed for Daily Page

Readers are invited to send signed letters on current events with brief contributions to fit multiple items per day. Signatures must appear with each letter and submissions should be concise for inclusion.

GOP Nominating Taft or Willkie Debate in The Messenger

Letter from John L. Southard in Jacksonville argues the Republican Party should have nominated Robert Taft of Cincinnati instead of Wendell Willkie. He claims Taft is a true Republican and accuses Willkie of courting Democrats and playing both parties to win the presidency.

the Messenger Robert Taft Cincinnati Windy Willkie Willkie Taft Washington

Point Rock Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Audra Swett and Mrs Estella Radekin helped Mrs Vaneta Radekin quilt recently. W R Holcomb and family were Sunday guests of Harley Pickett Jr. Miss Doris Radekin was in Pomeroy Thursday. W B Martin and Emerson Bigony went to Columbus Sunday. The Ogdin Morris and Ca nod e families were in Pomeroy on business Wednesday. Frank Westfall and Wayne Turner returned to Maryland Tuesday. Mrs Vaneta Radekin and others spent Wednesday quilting. Eva Morris spent Thursday with Mrs Ogdin and quilted. Harley Pickett Jr spent Wednesday night with his parents at Darwin.

Point Rock Audra Swett Estella Radekin Vaneta Radekin W. R. Holcomb Harley Pickett, Jr Doris Radekin Pomeroy W. B. Martin Emerson Bigony Columbus Clarence Ogdin D. V Morris W. M. Morris Day Canode Frank Westfall Wayne Turner Maryland Ova Nelson Neva Ogdin Eva Morris Ogdin Harley Pickett Jr H. B. Pickett Darwin

Shower Held For Mrs Gladys McDaniel At Hemlock

A stork shower was given for Mrs Gladys McDaniel at Mrs Laura Hodgson’s home on Wednesday night. Attendees included Otto Tharp Ena Kehl Marie Fowler Gladys Faires Lena Stallsmith Renetta Hodgson Josie Osenbaugh Mae Hupp Hazel Flowers Margaret Orris Dorothy Starbuck Edith Fitzer Grace Russell Goldie Conn Violet Essex Mary Hodgson Helen Abbott Laverne Toki Ida Dennis Nell Cottrell Alice Tharp Ethel Tharp Sara Mae Kehl Laura Hodgson and Lois Hodgson.

Alice Tharp Ethel Tharp Sara Mae Kehl Laura Hodgson Lois Hodgson Arnold Williams Betty Williams Columbus Charles Kehl Mansfield Russell Faires Russell Brown George Vanhorn Verna Corning Nina Davis William Murday Juanita New Straitsville Paul Williams Jack Williams Myrtle Allen Glouster Helen Allen Arthur Fred Steele Canal Winchester Forrest Dennis William Baughman Lena Stalismith

Kanauga Brief Notes

Mrs. Harvey Bishop and her son have returned home after months away. Walton Brownell has departed for Columbus for a new position. Leslie Deem and Berkeley Wright swapped properties on Ferry Street.

Perry County Court Notes Adds Naturalization Class

Perry County announces a June naturalization class with many new petitioners from Hungary Lithuania Czechoslovakia Italy Belgium Congo and England. Registrars of motor vehicles stay mostly the same with Marie C Cole replacing Enid Van Atta. Court actions include estate appraisals real estate foreclosures and several divorce and marriage filings along with sheriff sale notices.

New Lexington Perry County Steve Olie Corning Hungary Estelle Bernadin Norrocky Rendville Lithuania John Enezi Junction City Sylvester Cappoccio Somerset Italy John Bafi Congo Stever’ Toth Joel Toth Elizabeth Murray John Daido Czechoslovakia Odaaf Vandenbusche Glenford Belgium Susie Bartuseck Suse Lucas Crooksville Janos Kopsco William Wright England Marshal Wright Marie C. Cole Enid van Atta Court House William J. Jenkins Charles Weaver Howard Henderson Sarah E. Melick Reading Township Rebecca Jane Cotterman John H. Kelley Omie J. Letherman Thornville Casper Hazlett Hopewell Township C. L. Co . Glouster Route One Ira Coffman Monroe Semmeeen Choo

Love and Secrets Rise in Pattonsville Trial

Winkie Appleman sues April for damages after a hidden romance with Ann’s betrothed Kent Carter. April faces a Friday hearing while Ann prepares for a quiet Saturday wedding at home. Dad vows defense. the town grows curious as hints of April’s disguise circulate.

Winkie Appleman April Kent Carter Ann Hal Parks Bond Lower Court Winkie Dad Kent Casa Blanca Nip Carter’ Place Octavia Pattonsville April Burnett Hal Daffy Vivana

Corning Social Notes Fenneken Taken for Emergency Operation

Charles Fenneken of Kyle Addition was removed to Grant Hospital Columbus in the J G Blowers ambulance on Sunday morning for an emergency operation. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Corning High School Names All-County Band Members

Chester Lehman selects Corning high school band members for the all county concert in Junction City on April 17. Ensemble includes Carl Lambert Eugene Pierce Geraldine Gladden Ted Thomas Mona June Wright Don Latta Christine Rodgers Neil Clark George Rodgers Joe Briggs Bob Price Dee Swisher Rodger Briggs Margaret Pierce Marjorie Hoffman Constance Chapman Glenn Wright Hortense Preston Lois Hill Florence Levion Phyllis Mindigo Leon Levion and Jean Post.

Chester T. Lehman Corning Junction City Carl Lambert Eugene Pierce Geraldine Gladden Ted Thomas Mona June Wright Don Latta Christine Rodgers Neil Clark George Rodgers Joe Briggs Bob Price Dee Swisher Rodger Briggs Margaret Pierce Marjorie Hoffman Constance Chapman Glenn Wright Hortense Preston Lois Hill Florence Levion Phyllis Mindigo Leon Levion Jean Post

Thelma Frasure Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs Thelma Frasure entertained the bridge club at her home Thursday evening. Two tables competed with prizes to Virginia Lamb first, Lu Brown second, and Eleanor Spence floating. Refreshments were served.

Blue Lake Social And Personal Notes

BLUE LAKE The Rev James Call is holding a series of meetings at Clay Townhouse. Mr and Mrs Ambrosia Dorton have purchased a lot on Garfield Ave in Gallipolis and will build a home soon. Mr and Mrs Russell Sheets were recent guests of Mr and Mrs James Hazlett at Providence. Dewey Wooten has moved his family to Tiffin for employment. The Rev Herman Lewis will preach at Elizabeth Chapel Sunday evening March 9. Mr and Mrs Everette Saunders have moved to the S A Cottrill farm. James Smith is employed at a Huntington glass factory. Mr and Mrs Delbert Boster and daughter Hilda visited relatives. Miss Geraldine Sheets visited Mrs Wogan at Letart Falls. Mrs Letilla Wooten is ill. Mr and Mrs Fes Cofer have returned to Pittsburgh after visiting relatives.

Blue Lake James Call Clay Townhouse Ambrosia Dorton Garfield Ave Gallipolis Russell Sheets James Hazlett Providence Dewey Wooten Tiffin Herman Lewis Elizabeth Chapel Everette Saunders S. A. Cottrill James Smith Huntington Glass Factory Delbert Boster Hilda Geraldine Sheets Wogan Letart. Falls Letilla Wooten An Ee Fes Pittsburgh

Sophomores Host Class Party at Corning High School

Sophomores at Corning High School held a class party in the home economics rooms Friday evening. Chaperons were Betty Lamb Lenore Young and Steve Benedict. About thirty persons attended and refreshments were served.

Corning High School Betty Lamb Lenore Young Steve Benedict

Miss Hester Latta Hosts Shower for Latta Couple

Miss Hester Latta entertained at the Latta home on Saturday evening with a bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ned Latta. The event also marked Mrs. Latta's 19th birthday with gifts, games, contests, and refreshments for a list of attendees including Julia Eickel Jo Martin Florence Wilson Amelia Mason Lurline Schottelkorb Catherine Eickel Jean Eickel Hazel Eickel Dona Jean Woods Jean Tharpe Edna Plant Norman Latta Lily Brown Merchant Latta and the honored couple.

Hester Latta Merchant Latta Ned Latta Mrs. Latta Julia Eickel Jo Martin Florence Wilson Amelia Mason Lurline Schottelkorb Catherine Eickel Jean Eickel Helen Eickel Hazel Eickel Dona Jean Woods Jean Tharpe Hemlock Edna Plant Norman Latta Lily Brown Miss Latta

Fire destroys washhouse in Mon Valley Street home

Local fire department answered a call from the home of Mrs Selvin Deime on S Valley St Monday morning when fire broke out in a washhouse at the rear of the residence. The blaze caused by an overheated stove gained headway before firefighters could save the building or its furnishings, including a washing machine and a radio.

Selvin Deime S. Valley St

Longstaffs Host Anniversary Dinner for Family Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Ellison of Columbus and Mrs. Lena Crucks ham of Leon West Virginia visit Mr. and Mrs. William Longstaff. The gathering honors the couple's seventh wedding anniversary and Mrs Ellison birthday. Mrs Amy Thomas remains ill at her East Hill home.

Carey Ellison Columbus Lena Crucksham Leon W. Va William Longstaff

Social Notes from McArthur and Nearby Towns

McArthur figures include former Vinton Theater manager McARTHUR-ROSS Reed visiting last week. Ohio State students Betty Fornwalt and Joan Herrold spent the weekend with their families. Chillicothe visitors include Hamrick Wrightsel and Geraldine Wrightsel as Lantz Wrightsel recovers from surgery.

Mcarthur Ross Reed Nelsonville Vinton Theater Betty Fornwalt Joan Herrold Ohio State University Ralph Fornwalt Claude Herrboid Charles Hamrick Geraldine Wrightsel Chillicothe Lantz Wrightsel Chill Robert King George Pilcher John Gill Jr John Saltz Theodore Kuntz Delbert Johnson Nellie Leach D. A. Martindill Colummbus Hospital H. D. Chamberlain Florida Herbert Hamilton Columbus Florence Coffman Cincinnati Paul Coffman Charles Palmer Barbara Dayton Frances Coultrap Ralph Robinson Norman Lancaster Effie McCarley Clarence Thomas, Jr New Jersey

Oyster farming in Prince Edward Island 1939 counts

In 1939 Prince Edward Island had 594 oyster farms under cultivation up from 26 six years earlier. Production reached 4300 barrels of oysters during the year.

Prince Edward Island Canadian Province

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