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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
4
A terse notice lists representatives in Chicago New York Detroit and Cleveland applying for home or foreign offices. The fragment mentions obituaries and a severed or missing word about Athens Poet Office and second class matter status.
The piece argues Americans should view European conflict through the lens of diplomacy and economics rather than sensational terrorism reports. It predicts a critical three month period with possible negotiated peace or full scale war, and notes Allied political influence and ongoing propaganda.
A Belmont County coal mine disaster echoes Millfield ten years on, as the nation recalls the 1930 Millfield loss. The piece honors miners, notes safety gains and compensation, and laments grief that reshapes families and communities.
The piece argues flood control funding will fail amid government debt and political wrangling. It condemns politicians for prioritizing ambitions over national welfare and notes millions could create jobs through flood prevention if funds were used prudently.
Report states two Nazi ministers serve in the Rome embassy staff one to monitor the ambassador and another to monitor the watcher. The Finns may still host the Olympics despite past failures on the Mannerheim Line and in the decathlon. Italy rescinds demobilization plans for certain classes. Fascists remain uncertain about army status. Gilbert West, tL o.
In Washington a well informed view says peace is unlikely soon as Europe remains tangled. Germany and Britain are seen as too powerful to coexist, with potential chaos or revolution if one loses. Hitler’s gains and Britain’s blockade strain persist, while Roosevelt may push cautious peace moves after Sumner Welles returns.
Hendrik Van Loon argues democracy’s strength rests on civic participation and liberty, tracing Caesar era titles to imperial rule. He warns America could fall to dictatorship if it neglects democratic sustenance and public duty, drawing lessons from Rome’s rise and fall and Europe’s warnings.
The Messenger Information Bureau at 1013 13th Street Washington DC handles reader questions. This article covers recalled topics including popular books, in person presidents messages, deportation costs, unwritten law, and unemployment benefit funding. Answers referenceAnthony Adverse, Gone With the Wind, Washington Adams Jefferson Wilson, and state payroll taxes financing unemployment benefits.
War veteran MiNlion has novelette accepted by War Stories. Richard Eddy elected president of the student group at East Side School. officers include Hazel Kelley and Louise Bailey. Executive board lists Eleanor Peckham and others. Dollie the delivery horse retired. new auto truck to handle groceries from Fugate barn to Union Ave. Twenty years ago ads recall Nice Motor, Athens County Buick, Lostro Auto, Parker Brothers phonographs, and local businesses advertising goods and services.
A poem celebrates the arrival of spring with robin sightings and budding trees. An Alabama report notes Montgomery harvesting 426000 acres of peas and Hollister Ohio logging 380000 acres, year over year.
Signatures are required for Health Hints and Diet contributions in The Public Forum. Readers may comment on current events, with each signed author’s name appearing alongside the column.
A letter from Henry Hutton of Rutland in Meigs County cites unemployment, relief delays, and alleged political favoritism. He urges voters to clean house and criticizes welfare administration while noting investigators failed to follow through.
The McArthur Literary Club met at Mrs. Effie McCarley home with Mrs. Hortense Robinson hosting and "But People Must Eat" discussed by members including Blanche Smith and Nina Haas. Esth er Guild members attended pre Easter service then socialized at Ada Robinette home. T. O. Hawkins resigns as Vinton County relief director effective March 15. Clyde Martin named successor. A bridal shower for Mrs. Delbert Johnson given by Mrs. Mary Robbins and Mrs. H. R. Morrison with 14 present. Several local residents mentioned for health, work, and visits, including Miss Jean Smith and Miss Gladys Witte. Continuous family and social updates from McArthur area.
Cheshire Social and Brief Personal Notes report nightly services at the Methodist Church led by Rev H N Snider with other local ministers assisting Communion services Thursday evening and a three hour service Friday from noon to three. Mrs Kate Mulford remains slightly improved after a paralytic stroke. Families visit and travel between Columbus Rio Grande and Aurora with local illnesses and caregiving noted.
Ann Brown becomes housekeeper for the disorderly Temple household and clashes with Plunket. She asserts control over shopping and menus, faces kitchen resistance, and navigates renewed feelings with Steve Claybourne while maintaining her dignity and aim to steady the home.
Worcester Massachusetts Elbert M Crockett chairman of the county commissioners vetoed a proposal to pad benches in the courtroom arguing cushions might lull judges to sleep.
New Plymouth notes Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs S W Hardesty and family with uncle John Hull of Sands Woods. Revival services led by Rev Deeds continue as communities share visits from McArthur Hamden M E Church Junior Choir and local families in Orbiston and Coolville areas.
The Merry Maids Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church will hold a bake sale and Easter market at Rathburn Department Store Saturday afternoon. The town notes visits and hospital news including Mrs Faye Harrison returning home from Holzer Hospital and Mildred Lyons recovering from an appendicitis operation in Akron.
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