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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

4

National Representatives Advertising Rates Notice

Classified fragment announces national representatives John W Cullen Company Chicago and advertising rates for obituaries cards and keepsakes. Mentions subscription rates by segment with in advance payments and references Athens Post Office Second Class Matter under an act. Notes extra postage rates for other zones on request.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago Ak Sone Ation Athens Segre E. Organ Vinton Washington

Majority warns against fifth New Deal and nationalized policy

The piece argues the public did not rise to full support for the New Deal, warning against national socialism and urging a return to limited government. It cites issues for the next four years, including unemployment, markets for farmers, and restraint of government power.

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Election Eve Reflections On Democracy And Defense Unity

Hugh Johnson writes on election eve about accepting the vote, defending democracy, and urging unity in defense policy. He warns against polarization, praises a balanced Congress, and stresses the need for continued war debate in Congress while signaling personal fatigue from the campaign.

Washington scene on Navy base construction costs and timeline

Bruce Catton notes the Navy keeps details vague about Britain acquired bases at Placentia Bay Bermuda Trinidad and warns completion will take two to three years with heavy spending. He itemizes needed harbors jetties runways tanks shops depots distillation plants power houses barracks roads and civilian quarters for submarine and seaplane facilities.

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Roosevelt era politics and the role of government in society

The speaker argues against reliance on more government and cautions against propaganda. He urges Americans to engage in public affairs, hold legislators accountable, and resist class division while recognizing Franklin D. Roosevelt's influence and the dangers of public debt and economic royalists.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt

Letters to the Public Forum Signatures and Length Rules

The Public Forum invites signed comments on current events. Writers should keep letters brief to allow multiple contributions daily. Signatures appear with each piece and length should be brief.

Two Ocean Vessels and Gulf Levee Plan Prompts Florida Navy

JOHN L. SOUTHARD argues in Jacksonville on Oct 20 that the government should build two ocean vessels, dredge rivers from the Mississippi to the Gulf, create inland navy yards at Memphis and Vicksburg, and develop a gulf state with dirt from river bottoms. He urges dredging the Yazoo, Rio Grande to El Paso, and a new military road atop levees to avert floods and prove a Gulf naval presence amid global threats.

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Murray City Social Briefs

Murray City notices of funerals and local gatherings. Families visited include Popezy and Takacs, with many relatives listed. Band events at the high school include a benefit party and an Armistice Day dance. Various residents and guests from Athens to Columbus visited local homes over weekends and holidays.

Murray City Frank Popezy St. Philip Neri John Popeczy Steve Lawrence Ted Alexander Lawrence Takacs Lawrence Takacs, Jr Joe John Howard Popoczy Cleveland Velma Popoczy Tony Tankovich Columbus George Tedrow Crooksville Andy Moody Lancaster Andy Horvath Kimberly John Dixon Athens James Dixon Raymond Maness Logan Meda Maness Howard Beougher Samantha Shelton Frank Bryan Nelsonville Carl Carsner Walter Hill Jacksonville Reu Bcc Matt Thomas David Edwards Youngstown Lizzie Stiff Floyd Vivian Peacock Ralph and Rolland Dan Jenkins Charles Walters Zanesville Virginia Jonas Vaughn Collins Barberton Fred Collins Raymond Storer Conrad Martin J. W. Martin John Swyers James Russell Stewart A. A. Person E. A. Person George Kinnison Norfolk United States Navy Les Kinnison James Wolfe George Wolfe Albany William Priode Middleport Harry Carleton Coolville Clarence Swartz Lottridge William Thomas Mary Thomas Jack Podoske Son Junior Grace Donoghue Corning Jean Wilson Maud Penn Margaret Brutvan Brutvan Mick Matheny Frank Brown

Election results from Wednesday Messenger election recap

Franklin D. Roosevelt wins with the largest New York gubernatorial plurality on record. George White elected governor of Ohio. Robert Bulkley of Cleveland becomes U S Senator. O F Rowland elected common pleas judge of Athens County. Wayne Wingett named sheriff of Athens County. John W Bolin elected prosecuting attorney. Millfield Mine Disaster traps nearly 150 miners.

Franklin D. Roosevelt New York George White Ohio Robert Bulkley Cleveland United States O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Athens County Wayne Wingett John W. Bolin Millfield

Roach Birthday Party Honors Son Lee Stuart

A birthday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach included many relatives and friends such as Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth Anna May Fenzel Wilma Nell Lastro Mary Beulah Moler Katherine Mulligan Eleanor Garrett Freda Mansfield Grace Hawk Donna Riley Mary Helen Lee Herrold Morgan Tom Wood and others. Athens High football team beat Acquinas of Columbus 28 to 0 with players listed. Public commendations favoring Sheriff Parker Deputy McKinley and Justice Helwig for capturing Slim Cooper Columbus murderer.

Clarence Roach Lee Stuart Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth Anna May Fenzel Wilma Nell Lastro Mary Beulah Moler Katherine Mulligan Eleanor Garrett Freda Mansfield Grace Hawk Donna Riley Mary Helen Lee Herrold Morgan Tom Wood Frederic Lastro Gerald Kyle Harold Whaley Benjamin Beckler Russell Hoisington Conrad Mulligan Phillip Woodworth John Lee Marquis James Harrison Roach Parker McKinley Helwig Henry Guthrie Slim” Cooper Columbus

City Retires Late as Returns Hold Interest

Gallipolis residents stayed up as election returns trickled in and crowds gathered at political headquarters. County reports came in slowly with three precincts still waiting after midnight and rumors of large sums wagered. police and sheriff's officers remained on duty with few disturbances observed.

Gallipolis

Buck Mentor Faces Desertion Plan Amid Football Crisis

Bill recalls the accident that injured his father as Buck Mentor contemplates a strike against Landis. Buck urges the team to stay in line and push through, while Bill dons the old Buck uniform and joins a tense practice as Landis pushes drill sergeant style. The division over leadership threatens the big East game.

Bill Buck West Varsity Landis Buck Mentor Don Hart Calvert East Hart Attaboy Fellows

Buck Men tor plays spark scrubs in drugstore drama

Bill works with scrubs on a Buck Men tor play intended to fool the varsity. Landis derides coaching limits while Dot flirts and Bill endures harassment from Bullethead Peskin. Bill contemplates a future with the Skeltons as the scene closes with a cliffhanger.

Landis Peskin Bill Buck Varsity Bullethead Peskin Dot Sketton Bullethead Dot

Funeral services for Ulysses James held at home

Funeral services for Ulysses James, who died Wednesday, were conducted at his home Friday afternoon. He had been ill for months and spent much of that time in a hospital. Survived by sister Clelieg James and four brothers Velinus R W Albert and Euclid, with parents and two brothers predeceasing him.

A. W James Sam Baughman Albany Grant Hospital Columbus Emma Vansky Athens Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster R. H. Thomas Woodrow Lester Good Orland Burke Clarence Hayman Mt. Carmel Hospital Mr. Hayman Thomas Good Hubert Beck James McKibben Cleveland O.E.S Hobart Murray Ella Murray Dorothy Vansky Donald Hoskinson Vansky C. E. Vansky Luther McKibben McArthur Harold Haines Salineville John Hayman Clara Crooksville M. E. Church George Messenger Watson Hill Beryl McGloughlin Melvin Perry Arthur Hayman Frank Fort Wellston

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