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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger page four lists publication details and staff roles for the newspaper, including publisher Frederick W Bush, editor Charlies H. Harris, and associational memberships. It also notes subscription rates and service areas across Athens and surrounding counties.
An opinion piece argues disunity stems from divergent views between presidential advisers and the public, urging restraint on non-defense spending. It warns that excessive taxation and habit spending threaten economic survival and the war effort, urging fiscal restraint to defend freedom and democracy.
An essay condemns American writers as misrepresented by Axis aligned nations. It cites William Dudley Pelley and his Silver Shirts as trash repackaged for Japanese audiences. The piece warns foreign readers may wrongly infer American thought and policy from such materials.
Secretary of State Coydell Hull states that in the philosophy of the conquerors an attack is justified if it appears easy and convenient and serves their purposes.
Raymond Clapper notes that Britain can win a prolonged war with US support though doubts linger about timely resource mobilization. He criticizes slow bomber production and underused machine tools, cites Congress as sluggish, and emphasizes defending British sea power while awaiting full American capacity to shift Germany into a prolonged economic war.
Peter Edson analyzes Portugal as a theater for postwar air power with three Iberian firms backed by Germany France and others queuing for Lisbon routes. Pan American holds exclusive US Lisbon link while Senate subsidies push for American Export Airlines to run two weekly flights, prompting clash over government backing and reciprocal rights.
Outside Manhattan Island the admission that a person does not own a car is met with as much incredulity as a confession of cannibalism, reflecting attitudes toward personal ownership and mobility in the urban setting.
Readers may submit current event observations to The Public Forum. Each piece must be signed with a brief signature to allow multiple contributions per day.
George Roy of Roseland New Jersey argues the United States must ensure delivery of war supplies to England under Lend-Lease. He calls for a Navy run United States Defense Patrol to protect ships from German sinks and maintain our defense program.
New Straitsville High School musicians carry Perry County pride to Flint Michigan for national honors after district and state wins. The quartet includes David Hite and a clarinet soloist, with a national meet at Battle Creek last year. Contests run May 13 to 15.
Five appointees take office on the Meigs County board of health including Dr. L G Gribble Floyd Mees Pomeroy Frank Gaul Chester C L Brooks Middleport and James Sellers Lebanon Township. Mrs H L Atkinson hosts Sayre Study Club annual picnic and meeting at her North Lancaster Street home. Portsmouth City Manager C A Harrell speaks at LWV conference luncheon.
On a Midsummer Day the Central building grade school pupils performed at the Ohio Armory. A rise in Athens County marriages drew notice while the Aloquin dance in the Masonic Temple honored escorts with Ophelia roses. Guests included Helen B. Hockenberry Ruth Carson and Edna Endley. Ohio University School of Music presented Mary Henderson in a recital with Arpee and Mary Noss assisting.
Zaleski Eastern Star Chapter entertained Harrisonville Chapter as Neighborly Night guests with songs readings and social hour. Refreshments were served to 40 visitors and members. Members attended Hamden Chapter inspection. John Bedinghaus family moving into Second Street house. Co E Martin to West Virginia for work.
In Kimberly local notes, Mrs. Louella Cooksey is recovering after a White Cross Hospital operation in Columbus. Her sister Mrs. George Ossman visited. Families from Parkersburg and Columbus spent weekends in town with relatives. Kimberly softball defeated Salem 13 to 7 at Salem Sunday.
Carolyn and Bob establish a remote lab at Copper King Mine shaft high in the 8000 foot Arizona mountains. Carolyn’s mother joins them as Leana Sormi remains a guarded figure while Tonto Peak and blue skies frame a growing worker village with eight cabins, power from Boulder Dam, and a planned gentle stay for Mrs. Tyler.
Carolyn watches the Arizona science settlement as Dr. Merrivale and others bring top minds from MIT University of Minnesota and Detroit firms. An engine powered by a minuscule X-999 source sparks excitement and jealousy as Leana plots a bold plan. To Be Continued.
The Chase Circle of Ruth met May 1 at Mrs. Mattie Coates home with 15 members and four guests. A potluck dinner followed and roll call listed household items. Mother's Day program was presented. June meeting set for Bertha Welch's home. Nearby visitors, travel details, and family updates noted. Corporal Almont Robinson returned from Camp Shelby for 15 days furlough.
Members of the Women s Society for Christian Service were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs S A Stewart with a business session a readings program and birthday gifts for 20 attendees including three guests and two children A lunch was served afterward Miss Lucille Berridge of Springfield Ill visits Verne Berridge and family Mr and Mrs Huron of Chesapeake visited Sunday en route to Parkersburg Mrs Anie Walker and Mrs Owen Black are improving Doctors and residents were noted as well as Mrs Catherine Hanes and children of Charleston visiting Cheshire Charge held a mission study with Rev Brooks leading devotionals and a cordial evening Refreshments followed Miss Marjorie Vance visits Earl Vance and family in Charleston.
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