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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
4
Hugh Johnson lauds Wendell Willkie as the embodiment of homegrown American values and honesty. He contrasts Willkie’s campaign style with war debates, praising the candidate’s integrity while doubting victory. Johnson calls Willkie a defining national asset whose message resonated with Main Street voters.
The writer urges readers to support Franklin D. Roosevelt in the recent election, arguing unity beyond partisanship. Quoting scripture, the letter calls for peace prosperity and national preparedness, urging Christian readers to honor rulers and serve the country. Signed PEARLEY GASKILL, Athens, Nov. 6.
Ten years ago Nelsonville swung decisively to Democrats with Wayne Wingett for sheriff L J Eberle for state senator George White for governor and Robert Bulking for U S senator. Nelsonville rejected 100000 jail bonds while H J Blackmore won re election as county auditor over Walter McCullough Cedric Clark captured prosecuting attorney over E W Peoples and Dr Amy Whaley aged 92 was among early voters with Captain and Mrs H M Horton noted.
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A historical explainer on the electoral college, its origins, and how electors vote for president. It discusses democracy, federalism, and occasions when the winner of the popular vote does not become president, noting the college has functioned for 152 years and may invite reform debates.
Following Roosevelt's win over Willkie, John L. Lewis signals he will resign as CIO president at the upcoming convention on November 18. Associates note the move could spark efforts to end the AFL-CIO split, with Philip Murray of Pittsburgh seen as likely successor if Lewis steps down.
The article notes Eastman Kodak pledging to refund any profit beyond 10 percent of cost on defense production, mirroring General Electric in risk handling. It cites past refunds in 1917 as evidence of sincerity and argues patriotism extends beyond soldiers.
Bruce Catton analyzes post election labor and defense issues. He weighs a possible three way split in the C S O and the future of United Mine Workers, plus the bomb sight controversy with Britain and the complex, multi supplier design. He notes uncertainty until the smoke clears.
The Cleveland Unitarian minister Rev. Dilworth Lupton argues that true defense of freedom hinges on a willingness to fight and die for it. He frames liberty as requiring personal sacrifice and steadfast resolve.
John L. Southard of Jacksonville urges Uncle Sam to provide 10 to 30 acre farms for coal miners and their families to raise poultry cattle and pigs. He cites Doctors LeFever and Phillips and Congressman Earl Lewis and Tom Jenkins as supporters and questions building roads on timber and farm land while families remain cooped in 50 by 150 foot lots.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Clement McBride and daughters Vera and Ruth, with Mrs. Helen McBride Powell and Patricia Darlene Nelsonville, spent the weekend visiting sister Mrs. Gilbert S. Keirns in Marysville. They previously lived in Millfield. On Saturday the group went to Springfield to see Harold McBride at Limestone Service Station and visited Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bridge and Ann McBride.
Twenty years ago Warren G. Harding was elected president on the Republican ticket and Athens County officials faced re election. I M Foster sheriff T L Morgan clerk of courts O L Holsington county recorder Major Sam Johnson probate judge Fred R Baker county engineer W B Bartels prosecuting attorney Richard Imes county treasurer J F Kempton county coroner. Andrew Murphy A L Johnson John W wk Lodi Republicans led the Athens County commission. Mrs Frank Foster 87 mother of I M Foster voted at 5 10 a m as the first Athens voter.
Poem recounts a group of boys tying a rope to Rover and a rock to drown him, but Rover leaps into swift water, saves a boy, brings him ashore, and returns home to rest, leaving villagers moved by the faithful dog. Rosalie West Kanauga Ohio. Johan plain and lonely, Amalias alone on a hill, a hilltop romance unfolds between Johan and Amalias as neighbors observe quiet love. Laura B Foster Columbus Ohio.
In Chapter IV Bill Mentor develops a deceptive scrubs play that the varsity executes effectively. Landis pushes the team hard as Bill guides the scrubs toward a breakthrough, signaling possible use of the new plays by the varsity. Amid tense dynamics with Dot Skelton and Helen, Bill weighs loyalty and ambition.
In a tense practice clash, Coach Landis ousts Bill Mentor for disrupting plays while Buck Mentor plans a sales career to support his son. Buck offers a future with a camera business and an eastern sales territory, as Bill contemplates a plan and a distant Auburn-haired girl.
Mrs. Ray Leake hosted the Ladies Aid Society meeting at her home with Mrs. John Davis presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Harrison. numerous neighbors were noted as guests and family celebrations were reported including a second birthday for Linda Sue Poole. Several local residents attended district events and funeral services in Athens.
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