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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1941

Page

4

Newspaper Advertising Rates and Associations

The notice lists membership in press associations and the Associated Press rights. It outlines subscription rates by carrier and in Athens and surrounding counties, with annual, semiannual, and weekly costs. It notes second class matter status and advertising rate inquiries, including obituaries and cards of thanks.

Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Andlington Werner John W. Gullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland

Inflation politics and price control amid inflationary pressure

An editorial argues that Congress will bluff on inflation controls as elections approach. It suggests lawmakers fear voter blocs and labor influence, while farm price parity and wage ceilings face veto threats. It warns the public remains unaware of inflation's trajectory and impact.

Congress Senate Washington

We Are Learning Hope Against Hitler’s World Order

The piece argues that defeat of Nazi aims requires a hope for a better world beyond old brutal orders. It calls for social responsibility across scientists professionals labor and business, and for new government–industry–labor relationships to arise. It stresses learning and adapting as the path to hope and survival.

Hitler

Oil wealth transforms Venezuela from huts to highways

A publication praising Venezuela's oil industry notes mutual profits with foreign companies, citing transport advances and higher living standards. Senator Hiram Johnson warns against war while stressing California’s neutrality debate, and Floyd B. Odlum links cooperation to production and jobs.

Venezuela California Hiram Johnson Sheridan Downey Senate

Clapper Critiques Tokyo as War Threat Grows

The article reports Raymond Clapper’s commentary on Japan during wartime talks with Saburo Kurusu. It details Tokyo’s wartime mobilization, economic isolation from the United States Britain and the Dutch East Indies, factory shutdowns, and critical food and fuel shortages as Western blockades bite Japan hard.

Washington Saburo Kurusu Pacific Tokio Axis China Japan United States Far East Hitler Italy British Dutch East Indies Thhe Department of Commerce Department of Commerce India Great Britain Germany Russia

Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene

A detailed look at the Long Lines Telephone Workers dispute with American Telephone and Telegraph and the wide potential effects of a possible strike. The piece outlines Bell System structure, union presence, wage history, and the complexity of national labor tensions amid a looming deadline. Sidney Hillman is cited as associating OPM director.

Washington Long Lines Telephone American Telephone and Telegraph Company Army Navy Bell System Bell Long Lines Department Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers FLLTW A. F. of L C. I. QO National Federation of Telephone Workers National Federation

Bishopville Personal and Social Notes

Mrs Cora Householder and family hosted guests including Walter Parks and his son Walter Lee from Jacksonville. J M McDonald family hosted visits from Mrs Harry Taylor Ferndale and others. Dean Watkins has returned from Army discharge to work in Akron. Harley Kittle moves into former Ralph McMullin property after repairs. Sharma Kirkbride returns to Zanesville. Other local visits noted with the McDonald household.

Bishopville Cora Householder Walter Parks Walter Lee Jacksonville Charles Milhoan J. M. McDonald Millertown Dean Watkins J. M. Watkins U. S. Army Akron Harry Taylor Ferndale Victor Norris Jean, Glouster Harley Kittle Ralph McMullin Miss Sharma Kirkbride Zanesville Ernest Kirkbride Don Withem Jo. Glouster Jane Radcliffe Albany

Jackson’s Eistedd fod closes with chorus winners named

The tenth annual Eistedd fod concluded Friday night with final session focus on male and mixed chorus contests. Jackson won first in male chorus, Ohio State University took second. a $500 mixed chorus prize went to Ohio State.

Jackson Ohio State University Ohio State

Torchbearers poem on Channel crossers by boys in canoes

The Torchbearers column prints a poem praising French schoolboys and young volunteers who crossed the English Channel in canoes to reach England. The verse lauds their courage, likening them to free forces and calling Freedom the brightest torch. Submitted by Bessie M. Gorslene with name and address.

English Channel

Lottridge Briefs Highlight Local Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kincade and son Raymond visited near Clarks Chapel with the Lawrences on Sunday. Minnie Leafler and family joined in Thursday to Saturday at the Lawrence home. McGomery of Logan and T. C. Kincade of South Cenaan also spent Thursday evening with the Lawrences.

Lottridge Martin Kincade Raymond Near Clarks Chapel Frank Lawrence Minnie Leafler Harley Bobo McGomery Logan T. C. Kincade South Cenaan

Racine Social And Personal News Roundup

Local residents and relatives are visiting and traveling across towns with updates on moves, illnesses, hospitalizations, substitutes, and family visits. Notable items include Dr. Kessler moving to Coolville, Miss Mattie Hayman visiting Apple Grove, and Frank Sayre's prolonged illness. the note closes with a French etymology about Baton Rouge.

Pete Laird and Anne Humphreys face shifting loyalties

In this serialized tale star footballer Pete Laird drifts from his college sweetheart Anne Humphreys after meeting Stephanie Stevens. George Landers, Laird’s team captain and friend, confesses love to Anne during a moonlit island walk, while Anne struggles with her feelings as Pete’s behavior unsettles campus life. The chapter ends with Anne asking to go home.

Pete Laird State California Hollywood Stephanie Stevens Pete Anne Humphreys Stephanie Larry Winship Anne Chicago George Landers Landers George Dinty Northwestern Jenny Dugan Phil Laird O. K Pat Sheridan Lester Stevens Dame Dell

Oak Grove Social Briefs Recap of community events

Local residents hosted gatherings including a chicken dinner honoring a granddaughter’s birthday. Attendees included families from Columbus and Athens. Voter turnout in Kimberly precinct reached about three quarters at York Grange Hall. Fire department responded to a small blaze at Jolly Filling Station from wiring.

Oak Grove George Thornton Garnett Earl Conway Columbus George Rythers Cora Mary Athens Kimberly York Grange Hall Nellie Cagg Abe Pickett Jane Pickett Clint Smart Barberton Elmer Davis Jessie Cagg Fort Knox Vernon Cagg Donna Betty Brown Carbondale Edith Hartman Verna Wachenschwanz Nelsonville Jolly

Bashan Social and Personal News Recap

Bashan Ladies Aid met at Mrs. A H Bailey's home. Mrs. Paul Orr visited her parents in Belpre. Roland Torrence and family along with Ray Smalley visited A D Tuttle. Junior Sorden hosted a birthday party. Mrs. H V Tucker entered Gallipolis hospital. Roma White moved to the Arthur Orr farm. Mrs. Arthur Orr learned her uncle Albert Theiss had died in Hartford W Va. Several couples shared visits and weekend activities around Orr, Frederick, Burr, and Trussell households.

Stanley Cross John Clark Okey Sayre Ashton Lineville Frank Sayre Sayre Asa Kestle Portsmouth Walter B. McCarley Ruth Tucker Holzer Hospital Ben Philson Tucker John Proffitt Portland St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Curtis- Daniels Paul Manuel Chlorus Grimm Letart Paul Theiss Marjorie Roger Coraopolis Theiss Charles Wilcoxen Lucille Teaford Columbus Delbert Teaford Walter Stewart Mr. Harpold H. H. Harpold Chester W. Va Bashan — Ladies Aid Society A. H. Bailey Paul Orr Morehead Belpre Roland Torrence Ray Smalley A. D. Tuttle Junior Sorden H. V. Tucker Gallipolis Hospital Roma White Arthur Orr Albert Theiss Hartford J. C. McKay Clint Orr Alta Frederick Frederick Oatis Frederick Henry Frederick Henry Burr Milton Pomeroy Stanley Trussell

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Ohio Mewspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press Floyd B. Odlum OPM Raymond Clapper Peter Edson Washington Scene Sidney Hillman Athens Grange John Hope Phil Briley Athens Junior High School Charles Leaders Bob Coe Beth Cable Athens High School Bill Kircher Marian Danford A. A. Nellis William Jennings Bryan The Messenger F. A. Lavelle K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Legion Church of the Good Shepherd Mildred Banks Walter Miller Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University Woman's Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church Poet's Corner Norway Spain Bessie M. Gorslene Lottridge Briefs Racine Canada Baton Rouge Louisiana By Galbraith NEA Service. Inc BY Burton Benjamin NEA Service, Inc Oak Grove Social Briefs Bashan
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