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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1941
Page
4
Page four of the Athens Sunday Messenger details publisher names and press associations. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail across counties, with annual and six month options and all access fees. The notice notes second class matter status and post office registration.
The President advocates a federal board to coordinate labor and management, aiming to curb a jurisdictional strike at the Dayton air field. He argues public sentiment supports strong action and predicts eventual creation of a mechanism to ensure nationwide distribution of production and economic stability.
A U S Senate committee report on the 1940 campaign finds massive unestimable spending and hints at billions in hidden costs. It condemns surplus commodities and political mailing while noting farm committees abused relief to influence rural votes. It argues heavy taxation as a cure to schooled debt and new deal fatigue.
The piece laments children wasting allowances on penny grabbers and nickel machines. It argues pinball bets form a damaging easy money habit for youths, potentially shaping later attitudes toward spending and impulse control.
The article condemns totalitarian censorship in Europe, noting France has banned Rolland’s Jean Christophe under the Vichy regime and urging global readers to replace the censorship by reading every banned book. It proposes a movement to create new readers for all banned works worldwide.
A reader notes the sadness of valuing a car like a child yet realizing after five years it can only fetch fifty dollars. The remark contrasts parental care with the low resale value of aging automobiles.
In a reflective column, Raymond Clapper praises democratic restraint amid isolationist and internationalist clashes over the lend-lease bill. He cites President Roosevelt, Senator Wheeler, and Senate figures, noting public reaction and media conduct while urging calm debate and deliberation over hasty action.
Peter Edson recalls the long Senate filibuster tradition as the lease lend bill fuels protests and outside pressure. He notes historic examples from 1922 and 1908, outlines cloture as the only counter to unlimited debate, and contrasts old and new tactics amid Washington wrangling.
George Roy of Roseland New Jersey argues that Nazi aims threaten free democracies and the capitalist system. He urges prudent aid to free people to preserve liberty justice and freedom of thought and press worldwide.
William Fuller of Union township was arraigned on two counts for burning and attempting to burn his own sheep barn, pleaded guilty to the second count, fined 500 dollars with 250 suspended. Mary G. Price seeks 6700 dollars in a suit related to her husband Riley Price’s drowning in the Muskingum river. The Kenney will leaves funds to St James church and specifies property bequests to Frances Kenney and George Kenney. A damage claim by Sidney J Hivnor guardian for Martha Grace Hivnor is settled for 123.30. Estate inventories and multiple marriage licenses are listed for residents of McConnelsville and surrounding townships.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Walden announce the marriage of their daughter Beth to Floyd Matlack son of Mr and Mrs Emile Matlack of Parkersburg West Virginia. The double ring ceremony was held at Caldwell with Rev Dale Miller officiating. The couple will reside in Parkersburg where Matlack is tied to Matlack Motors.
Ann confronts April about hidden love for Kent Carter and urges honesty. April, exhausted by worry and remorse, faces her wedding day with Nip by her side and a longing for color and clarity as morning light hints a runny day and omen of change.
April discovers a white envelope in Ann's room amid preparations for Ann's wedding to Nip. Octavia continues oblivious as April senses something deeply wrong in the tangled trio. The scene ends with a suspenseful note, to be continued.
Amesville social news covers bridge club at Mrs. Neil Williams home with high score by Mrs. Josephine Goddard and low by Miss Mildred Martin. Euphemia Chapter meets March 10 at Masonic Hall. Local moves include Marion Kreager to Selby Glazier farm and Stanley Cole to Columbus. Grange events at Ames-Bern High School attract 100 plus attendees with outfits and performances. A Cooks Carnival visit lists many participants and prizes. Earl Henry visits, Mrs. Glen Potter sustains finger injury. Mr. Nutter sidelined by heart ailment. Wilbur Carpenter attends Leandus Koons funeral in Athens.
Messenger readers contribute lines about a boy who loved pockets full of odds and ends. The verse by Laura B. Foster from Columbus Ohio notes a tall self image in a child who finds items like keys knife watch nails string a pawpaw whistle and a fishing line in his pants pockets.
Rutland residents share family movements and health updates. Hubert Deem returns from army camp for a few days with parents Will and Luella Deem. The Little family moves into the Carl Rutherford property, while the Tillis family takes over the vacated Little home. Robert Schoonover improves after appendicitis surgery at Holzer Hospital. The Merry Maids Class of the Methodist Church is hosted by Harold and Grace Miller near Langsville. Chloe Fink Irene and Jake Thomas visit Chesapeake to see ill T A Giffin. Harold Dunfee takes a telegraph operator job in Ar Buckle West Virginia. Clair Taylor family weekend visit in Columbus. Mrs P W Winn and Mrs V E Mills visit relatives and remain in Columbus over the weekend.
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