This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger issue presents publishing and staff details with advertising and circulation notes. It lists editors, publishers, affiliations, and rates for subscriptions by carrier and mail across counties, plus obituaries policy and service charges.
The article reviews passage of the Lease-Lend Bill granting presidential powers and aid to Britain, and the 7 Billion Dollar Bill for war materials. It notes Republican split over executive power, Ohio Senator Taft's role, and a later unanimous House vote on a 4 Billion Dollar Bill for a large army, arguing bipartisan urgency in military preparedness.
An official note revealed two nights of German raids on Merseyside near Glasgow killed about 1000 civilians and wounded 1300. The piece compares these deaths to Titanic and Lusitania losses, warning of spring destruction and condemning indiscriminate bombing as merciless to innocent people.
A former Athens Countian living in Alabama comments on the Rome Beauty apple origin. He notes it developed in Lawrence County Ohio near Athens County and recalls his father once dismissed its Rome Township birthplace. He asserts Athens County should embrace the apple as its own with pride.
Mazimino Avila Ramacho, brother of Mexico's president, affirms that Mexicans have always made sacrifices to preserve independence liberty and greatness. He underscores national resolve and historic devotion amid contemporary challenges.
The piece compares British war mobilization under minister Bevin with U S labor strife at Wright Field. It urges cooperation between AFL and CIO, notes mediation board hopefuls like George Harrison, Phillip Murray, and John L Lewis, and argues patriotism makes goodwill essential to keep vital work moving.
Peter Edson surveys the Temporary National Economic Committee winding down its work after 32 volumes 20 000 pages and 3300 exhibits. The panel chaired by Senator O Mahoney produced a major study of why machines and men were idle with five key gains and a forthcoming 16 chapter final report. Representative Edith Nourse Rogers weighs in on democratic scrutiny and reform.
Letters from readers, church events, and community notices in Concord. A March meeting at the Concord Sunday School, class reports, birthday surprise, honor roll seniors from Ames Bern High, and local visits. Frequent references to residents, church activities, and area families.
Noble Grands of Nineva Rebakah and Homemakers Club hold meetings with prizes and refreshments. High School basket ball seniors defeat sophomores in a charity game. Birth announcements include Robert Joe Watson and a daughter born to Harry Dehman family. Local visits, hospitalizations, and social gatherings are listed with attendees from Jacksonville and nearby towns.
A poetic verse portrays ethereal fairies in white crystal gowns dancing over a frozen world. They frolic through the night until Aurora awakens the landscape, revealing a shining winter wonderland across the countryside. The poem is credited to Eleanor Wessa from Pomeroy, Ohio.
The West Logan West Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday afternoon and voted to sponsor a Cub Scout pack. The business session featured a program by Fourth Graders connected to the effort.
Beatrice Davis balances badge woes and busy sales work at Huntington s as she and Mr Bradley spar over badges and duties. A lunch reveal shifts tension into potential romance while both pursue careers in store merchandising and management.
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society met at the Sharp home. The next meeting will be at the Willett residence. Faye Kincade visited Coolville friends. Lennie Sharp returned from Beverly after two weeks with the Warners. Harry Carleton visited the Swartzes and family. Everett Coulson of Ireland visited the Collins home. Charlotte Jordon of Salem Va. visits O L Davis’s sister. J S Gaston and L A Townsend dined with Ira Gaston’s family in Athens. L H Allen’s family in Akron due to serious illness of J B Allen.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.