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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
4
An unreadable OCR snippet references people and places with scattered terms. It mentions Cat Sal Wel Aid red June and city actions. Names like Jeff Lli rue and car hits are visible but unclear. The passage seems to be a damaged compilation of notices and notices of action without a coherent event.
Fragmented OCR from The Athens Messenger and Herald mentions Associated Press and local notices. It includes publishing notes and references to offices and obituary charges, but no clear event or person details.
The piece critiques Roosevelt's address as a unifying appeal about fighting Hitler, urging clearer domestic actions and outlining the scope of the unlimited national emergency. It warns of a potential democratic dictatorship and details powers to be exercised across economy, press, finance, and military.
Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt’s radio address and emergency proclamation expand executive authority without Congress. He outlines aims to aid England, defend the Western Hemisphere, and prepare for possible undisclosed actions against Axis threats while signaling readiness to act decisively and secretly if needed.
Peter Edson examines how Office of Price Administration research and German experience shape possible future price control legislation. The piece notes potential executive action, how totalitarian regimes implement controls, and how wartime powers give the president broad authority over defense related actions.
The Robert Wyckoff Post 303 American Legion will present a large flag that flew over the Capitol at Washington to Vinton County residents at 10 a m Memorial Day on the courthouse steps. Colonel R C Benner of the U S Army will present the flag. Elvey C Frn will receive it as county commissioners president. Rev Glendon Herbert to give an address amid group singing. Also reported is a board of visitors’ favorable verdict on county jails and children’s home improvements.
Tony urges restraint as Kilo and Paula face Hal Bascomb and Bill Jenks while tensions rise over a supposed plan to disrupt Cardman parties. Paula reveals Tony was not slugged and Kilo confesses a key truth. A confrontation leads to a warning as rain, scarves, and a stalled rescue loom.
Funeral services for octogenarian Mrs. Samuel Patterson were held at St. Nicholas Church with burial in the church cemetery. A China missionary show at Elizabeth Chapel recalled 12 years of work by Mr. Ellis and his sister. An all day Paw Paw meeting included baptizing. Various locals noted including illnesses for Dallas Allbright and James Hill, travels by Mrs. Vergil Northup, and remodels by Clinton Daniels. Garfield Dodrill wed Miss Bonnie Peck and left for Marion. Rev. John Spires visited, and Rev. George Tipton set June 1 services at Koontz Community Church with baptizing.
The Radcliff Vinton Township board of education on Friday evening employed several teachers for the coming year. Assignments include J. W. McGhee as high school principal and Ermel Cade in home economics and history, Florabelle Funk in commercial and vocal music, and Ray Woodgeard in instrumental music. Elementary posts list Alene Head eighth grade, Parnie McLaughlin seventh grade, Ruth Barber at Radcliff primary, Daphne McLaughlin in middle grades, Clara Jeffers, Cottrill, and Gladys Pierce at fifth and sixth grades. No manual arts teacher was hired and Mound Hill remains closed by order. Mrs. Pearl Bowen moves from Mound Hill to Wellston.
Dorothy Shields admitted to St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after illness. George Norman and Walker Norman visited aunt in Cleveland. Paul Steuart visited friends in Cleveland. Earl Cowdery and Mrs Randoph were in Marietta on business. A daughter born to Arnold Wheaton and spouse on May 11. O M Medley Harry Ball of Sardis visited Mrs Foster. E W White hosted Sunday guests Brooks Wheaton of Parkersburg. Rev Dean led morning services at Methodist Church. Mrs Anna Foster hosted Harry Willet family from Carthage. Hockingport school closed May 27. Miss King and Miss Flanders retained for next term. William Kelly home from East Liverpool. his son Robert Kelly graduated Coolville High May 27.
Poet's Corner invites readers to submit verses with name and address. The piece by Laura B. Foster from Columbus, Ohio, narrates facing wind as a tyrant, tugging coat and dust in eyes, yet confronting it with bold resolve.
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia recorded 950,807 visitors in 1940 up from 911,612 the year before. Private automobiles used totaled 284,383 as the park led the visiting list for national parks and monuments.
In Memphis Tennessee a wife locks a milk bottle by fastened handcuffs she anchors to the porch at night. The milkman is said to slip a shottle into the other cuff and snap it shut in the morning.
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