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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
4
The Athens Messenger reports on upcoming local ballot issues and county races. Details include candidate names, election dates, and polling locations. Municipal and regional concerns are highlighted to inform voters.
Jay Oklahoma with about 1000 residents and 700 plus students trains youth to stay and work locally. Business leaders and teachers expand crafts farming and home economics on land they bought to create jobs. Survey shows fewer leaving for roads as new work arises at home and in nearby states. Community vision keeps Okies from becoming sensational stories or screen material.
The piece argues Nazi and Soviet youth mobilize for war while Western objectors resist, noting that in Europe and America youths face pressure to adopt antiwar or prowar stances. It contrasts conscientious objection with coercive militarism, asserting young men must defend freedom or become tools of leaders who disregard human liberty.
The piece notes 537 ships sunk and 1,813,795 tons lost as war expands. It argues US shipping rose in wartime and remained least affected due to protection and neutrality, urging continued build up for postwar duties and potential gains if neutral ports can be found.
A reader laments the coming presidential race turning into a circus with flashy phrases and the loud appeal of a hillbilly band. He urges voters to avoid glittering generalities and focus on real issues, quoting Carl D. Friebolin on the dangers of rhetoric without substance.
Clapper argues policy must keep American ships from European danger zones. He notes neutrality acts limited travel on unapproved ships and warns extending zones could force broader wartime involvement. He cites past WWI lessons, ship losses, and the need to balance safety with national interests.
Bruce Catton analyzes Roosevelt's moves on transferring the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the rift with pilots and airlines. The piece notes political motives among critics, touches on the Safety Board and its two members, and cites Ledbetter’s reaction and a senator’s stance. The President plans a West safari with Eleanor traveling as guide.
The Messenger Information Bureau at 1013 15th Street Washington DC fields reader questions on history science and home repair providing concise answers. Topics include American colonial origins sun and moon optics basement wall crack repair and the word hap penstance with brief explanations and historical notes.
Practical tips on gardening and eatable greens to combat heat. Highlights tomatoes leafy greens and peppers for vitamin A and minerals. Emphasizes fresh garden produce, parsley, spinach, beans, and dandelion greens as nutrient rich options. Shared kitchen cues for raw or cooked preparation and ensuring energy and vitamin intake during hot periods.
Name list shows Athens High School seniors and staff contributors for a weekly Megaphone section in The Messenger. The piece notes student actors in a Mohican Minstrels performance, with class officers and Republican convention delegates named.
In a bustling Churchill Downs paddock, Sherry and Willie Bond plot Pepper Boy’s Derby path. Pepper Boy trains under tense watch, with Madden and Grant maneuvering, while rival Shep Betts schemes to ride or block.
OLD KYGER The Sundsy choo Builders met at the home Mt Mrs. Lester Roush Thursday with 14 members present Mrs. Virgil Darst presented a New Testament to Mrs. Lester Roush for answering the most Bible questions Mr. and Mrs. George Lemley and Mrs. and Mrs. Virgil Darst spent Monday in Columbus Mr. Young brought his son all to the Vankirk farm Monday and will begin work there The school bis took the children and their parents to Roger Thursday evening to a program Attendance at Sunday School Sunday was 75 Mrs Wendell Roush took her Sunday School class on a picnic Sunday The 4 H Club met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Rupe Monday evening to make plans for the years work Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Shuler of Middiepart Mrs. B C Grover Cheshire and Mr. and Mrs. Hart Roush and family visited Sunday with Mrs. Howard Shuler who was observing her birthday Mrs John Bradbury and daughter Patricia Annette of Gallipolis visited her parents Mr. and Mrs Red Scott Sunday Mr and Mrs Blaine Ralph and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Floyd Rupe and son Roy Mr and Mrs Lewis Scott Heneva Roush spent Wednesday with their grandparents Mr Orestus Routh of Cheshire Mise Ermigene Reynold of Cheshire spent Monday evening with Vera Thomas
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