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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Historic Page Four Card

Public notice style summary not available. This OCR segment presents the newspaper masthead and subscription details for The Athens Messenger with publisher names and pricing. The readable facts include established date 1825 and delivery area counties.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Inting CO Gordon K Charles H. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Ay Audit Bureau of Circulation Inland Daily Press Association

ROTC and leadership training seen as essential for future war

The piece argues that a million men can be mobilized, but only with trained leaders and specialized war tools. It urges compulsory military training to ensure readiness, comparing US potential to Nazi efficiency and stressing the need to sustain leadership programs alongside arms development.

Ohio University Balkans Athens Germany Europe

Athens Faces Parking Crunch in Route 33 Relocation

The state highway plan to relocate US Route 33 in North Athens will force parallel parking on city streets and other utility work. City officials argue widening is hard due to property owner resistance, leading to congestion and a need for an inexpensive, immediate program to create more space for moving cars.

State Highway Department Athens State Street

Relief declines aid rolls as war threat cushions unemployment

The Social Security Board reports a drop in public aid recipients under federal security and work programs by three million in the last year. February totals fell to 14,996,000 from 18,024,000, reflecting a downward trend though officials warn the remedy is not yet found.

Social Security Board Potomac L’enfant Washington Congress District of Columbia Red Cross Ham Fish Duchess County N.Y Department of Labor

Prepared for Greatest Movement of Traffic Warns RPI Leader

Noted figures warn that the nation must prepare for the largest traffic movement in history. Quotes from Joseph P. Tufts and Christopher Morley emphasize housing defense and the risk of assuming universal understanding.

America Joseph P. Tufts OEM W. O. Hotchkiss Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Clappers critique on Roosevelt secrecy over Atlantic patrol

Raymond Clapper argues President Roosevelt withholds navy usage details amid Atlantic patrol debates. He notes conflicting reports from LaGuardia and Admiral Stark, questions secrecy for military reasons, and urges transparency to gain public and congressional support.

Roosevelt United States St. George's Day Canada LaGuardia New York U. S.-Canadian Defense Commission Atlantic Greenland Azores Admiral Stark Associated Press United States Navy Germany Mayor LaGuardia Axis Congress

Washington blackout bill failure reflects public war skepticism

Peter Edson analyzes Washington politics as Congress defeats a proposed experimental blackout for DC. He notes the public’s war skepticism, lax defenses, and Republican tactics that framed the bill amid debates on federal employee growth, traffic, taxes, and decentralization.

Nye Quote Highlights Pro American Stance

Senator Gerald P. Nye emphasizes that patriotism does not require opposition to others or allegiance to Britain. He frames pro Americanism as inclusive and focused on national interests.

Gerald P. Nye

Pope Pius XII Quote on Pride Violence Charity and Love

A concise quotation attributed to Pope Pius XII urges the world to choose charity and love over pride and violence, reflecting a moral stance on social conduct and compassion.

Pope Pius XII

Lindbergh and Dictators in the Public Forum

Leonard Tucker argues that President Roosevelt overreaches in labeling free-speech critics as copperheads. He urges America to stay home, defend freedoms, and avoid European entanglements, warning of internal dictatorial forces and a looming invasion. April 28. Athens, Ohio.

the Messenger Lindbergh Earth Roman Empire Charles Lindbergh America Europe

Root Elected Athens County Schools Leader Again

Alex Root was chosen as superintendent of the Athens County Schools for the fifth time, reflecting a long career in teaching and educational leadership. The Nelsonville Missionary Society met at Mrs. W. L. Hudson's home with Mrs. John V. Wood assisting. The Young Married People’s Class formed the Betsy Ross Needle Club, meeting monthly and open to all class members.

Associated Press John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Athens Alex Root Athens County Mr. Root Nelsonville The First Christian Church Betsy Ross Needle Club

Chamber luncheon hears General Business address

The noon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce featured E. J. Stover of the Ohio Automobile Trades Association as speaker. The City Federation crowd welcomed the new constitution and by-laws, adopted by the committee. A surprise 14th birthday party for Leota Carpenter was held at the Canaanville Pike home.

Chamber of Commerce E. J. Stover Ohio Automobile Trades Association

Miracle in a Puddle of Mud by Laura B Foster

In a muddy puddle a hidden beauty glows until sunlight reveals a gold brocade. Laura B. Foster writes a compact verse about transformation from dull to radiant through light.

Laura B. Foster

Albany Society and clubs hold meetings in spring notes

Women of the Society of Christian Service met at the M. E. Church with discussions of department work and a new recording secretary, Mrs. Sydney Everson. Wednesday Club members heard reports on district and D A R jubilees while guests attended from Athens, Marion, Cleveland and beyond. Albany PTA installed officers at the high school and Dr. Campbell received a token of appreciation. Paul Springer is ill with streptococcus infection.

Albany Nora Radford E. H. Lasch Paul Barnes E. M. Baughman Dayton O. D. Dailey D.A.R Washington Hope Breweiser Sydney Everson Wickham Rush Elliott Athens Faye Baker Cline Lillian Peavey Marion Eldon Dailey Lester Breweiser Columbus Lucille Orville Wingett California A. D. Cline Frances Cline Arthur Enlow Danny Sam Scott Eillen Baughman Baughman Harley Cline Paul Haning Detroit Cline Norman Haning Richard Kenton Frank Coe Earl Coe Reynoldsburg John E. K. Carpenter Carpenter N. A. Bourgeoise Grant Hospital Arthur Cottrell Cleveland Frank Radcliffe Albany Pta Albany High School John Dowler Campbell Charles Shaver Paul Springer

Bradford Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradford Social items recount visits and gatherings. Rev J P Miller of Bradbury spent Friday with Mrs Charles Buck and Mrs Lydia Hysell. Philip Might of Camp Zaleski visited family. John Goble visited Stewart family. Oscar Burt and son James from London Ohio visited relatives. Mrs Charles Lambert of Lower Thomas Fork visited Mrs Frank Buck.

J. P. Miller Bradbury Charles Buck Lydia Hysell Philip Might Camp Zaleski Clarence Might John Goble William Stewart Manning Laurel Cliff Oscar Burt London James Mississippi Charlies Burt Charles Lambert Lower Thomas Fork Frank Buck

Carolyn Labyrinth Plot Drives X-999 Escapade

Carolyn convinces Bob the X-999 is safe, a thief is captured but talks little. She plans a plane flight to steal the X-999, then kidnaps a man hoping for an elopement. At Grosso's she reveals a love triangle as Ken Palmer is drawn into her dangerous scheme.

Carolyn Bob Ken Ken Palmer Grosso’s Bob Hale Hush

Carolyn Tyler hatches bold plan to flee to Arizona

Carolyn pressures Bob to join a daring escape as she seizes control of a plane. She reveals her scheme to remove her rival Leana Sormi and gets Bob to help, insisting the pilot follow a prearranged course to Arizona. The perilous rendezvous escalates as trust and danger collide.

Corning Seniors to Join Ohio Farm Bureau in Columbus

Three Corning High School seniors Mary Eileen Shaw Florine Campbell and Thelma Latta will leave Monday May 5 for positions with the Ohio Farm Bureau in Columbus. They were recommended by Supt. F A Cady and their commercial teacher Miss Elizabeth Kiplinger.

Corning Corning High School Ohio Farm Bureau Columbus Mary Eileen Shaw William Shaw Florine Campbell William Campbell Thelma Latta Ray Latta F. A. Cady Elizabeth Kiplinger

Five Corning pupils to take scholarship tests at Ohio University

On Saturday May 3 five Corning High School pupils will travel to Athens to represent the Perry County district in scholarship tests at Ohio University. The students are Mary E Shaw Margaret Jean Post Florence Levion Ruth Ann Wilson and Teresa Verfers. Mrs Spence elected Mothers Singers chairman at Corning High School meeting with nine members present and a potluck lunch served.

Corning High School Athens Perry County Ohio University Mary E. Shaw Margaret Jean Post Florence Levion Ruth Ann Wilson Teresa Verfers Spence Mothers Singers Mary Spence

Eagles Lodge Election Meeting Set for Monday Evening

Members of the local Aerie Eagles Lodge are asked to attend the 7 30 PM business meeting for the election of officers. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Aerie Eagles Lodge

Corning Plans Weeklong Clean-Up May 5 to 10

Corning corporation announces a clean-up week from Monday May 5 through May 10. Residents should place all rubbish at the curb for collection by a designated truck.

Corning Corporation

Euchre Club Hosts at Briggs Home on East Hill

Mrs Flora Briggs and Mrs Ma ble Gray hosted a Euchre evening at the Briggs residence with 16 attendees. Prizes went to Flossie Hampson and Lee Thomas among the women and Carl Wright and Ralph Briggs among the men. Next meeting slated for Mrs Hazel Edwards' home.

Flora Briggs Mable Gray Briggs East Hill Flossie Hampson Lee Thomas Fern Post Carl Wright Ralph Briggs Clarence Thomas Donley Edwards Hazel Edwards

Euchre Club Hosts Prizes and Chapter Inspection

Mrs. Josie Reich entertained Drakes Euchre Club with Edna Dunlap first prize Lahoma Jenkins second and Jo sie Reich as floating. Lunches served to several members. Thea Chapter CBS Glouster held inspection. Sunflower Chapter Corning members attended. Inspection to be held May 5 at Masonic Temple.

Josie Reich Drakes Euchre Club Edna Dunlap Lahoma Jenkins Son L. Eisle Margaret Knott Lizzie Duffy Irene Thomas Sarah Blower Thea CBS Glouster Sunflower Chapter Corning Ruth A. Harper Vivian Kellar Jacqueline Betty Lamb Virginia Lamb Lora Longley Mable Gray Flora Briggs Masonic Temple

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