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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1941

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publisher Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger 1825 to 1920 lists publication details, editors, and advertising rates. It notes the paper is published daily excluding Saturday, with subscription options for Ohio regions Meigs Morgen Vinton Was h zones and various pricing.

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Armistice Day conference flags steel shortages impact

At an Armistice Day conference, defense officials warned steel deliveries lag, with 14 shipways idle in October due to shortages in steel shapes and plates. Officials blamed delays by steelmakers and discussed potential coal strikes and the risk to defense production.

William Knudsen OPM Land Maritime Commission United States McCloy Army Navy Forrestal Eugene Grace Bethlehem Donald Nelson SPAB Steel Conference

The Jail Problem Remains

County finances face constraints as tax revenue shrinks and services pressure budgets. Citizens struggle to balance demands for jail repairs and sheriff’s offices with the need to live within income, while officials warn that economy alone won’t fix long standing deficits. Athens County drifts toward limited improvements as proposals falter.

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Patriot-Idea Employer Supports Soldiers with Job Assurance

George A. Mohlman of Springfield Massachusetts demonstrates patriotic industry by preserving wartime morale. His firm keeps in touch with servicemen sharing news of colleagues and personal details while guaranteeing job security after military discharge.

George A. Mohlman Springfield Mass Mohlman Bill Smith Sam

Russia Finland peace gambit hinges on Archangel rail link

Washington columnist Peter Edson explains the 200 mile Archangel Murmansk rail spur as crucial to delivering British and American war supplies to Soviet Russia. He notes Finnish control of 300 miles above Leningrad could block winter transit, complicating peace efforts while US influence and guarantees shape the outcome.

Washington Great Britain Soviet Russia White Sea Archangel Murmansk Arctic Sea Leningrad Russia Moscow Finland Arctic Orient East Karelia Murmansk- Archangel United States

Public Forum Letters Critique Beaverbrook Prophecy

Athens reader H. J. Smith comments in The Messenger letter debating Mr Beaverbrook's prophecy about a coming day of vengeance. He argues prophecy is of divine origin and cites Joel 2:2 and a biblical verse on God's wrath and earthly tremor. Athens, November 11.

Fidhter The Messenger Mr. Beaverbrook Germany H. J. Smith

Uncertain Friday Diary Reflections and Local Notices

The Messenger notes a diary writer’s Friday the Thirteenth woes from November ten years ago. Ohio Governor White forms a commission to study unemployment insurance to ease Ohio distress. Social and civic events include bridge at 2 University Terrace and a First Christian Church father and son banquet. Ohio University week of prayer and annexation discussions on Richland Avenue also appear with receptions at 30 Morris Ave.

White Ohio M. E. Chatley The First Christian Church

First Snow in Athens Ends with Lasting Memory

Poem describes brown turning to white snow, soft crystalline flakes and a precursor to sledding. Welcomed by grateful townspeople, the scene contrasts cold beauty with fleeting melt then recalls the enduring memory of the first snow. Author Donald Fe Wynn signs from Athens Ohio.

Syracuse WSCS elects new officers and plans holiday sale

Syracuse WSCS met at the Methodist Church with devotions by Mrs. Orville Crooks. Miss Marcia Karr led the peace themed program and was elected president, with Miss Karr also delivering a book review. Officers include Mrs. Alice Capehart and Mrs. Ella Williams, and plans included buying Ann Wade products and a December Christmas dinner with gifts.

Langsville Social Roundup and Farewells

Langsville Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Ruth Palmer for a farewell as the Palmers plan to move to Columbus where Mr. Palmer has work. Several guests from Columbus Johnstown and Charleston visited local families over the weekend. A birth announced for Nov 8 by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Morris.

Langsville Bruce Morris Deanna C. E. Denny Wilkesville Gallia Pickens Charleston T. M. Pickens Anna Miller Maynard Davis Walter Canode Athens Nina Steele Star Hall Clair Nelson

Laird Rivalry Threatens College Team Drama

Star footballer Pete Laird clashes with captain George Landers after a publicity driven romance entangles Stephanie Stevens and Anne Humphreys. Landers suffers a shoulder strain but vows the team will win the remaining games as Dugan and Lester confront the mutinous players.

Stephanie Stevens Pete Laird George Landers Dinty Dugan Anne Humphreys George Anne Pete Northwestern California Stephanie Boots Landers Lester Dugan Laird Toots Roskauer Minnesota Fellows Locke

Minersville News Notes Highlights Local Families and Visitors

Mrs. Earl Hartenbach spent Sunday in Athens with her son Earl and wife after the death of her sister Mrs. Fanny Amberger in Pomeroy. A son born Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hartenbach of Athens. Mrs. Annie Thomas, 76, ill, slowly improving at her son Will Thomas's home. Mrs. Norman McCallum visited Pt Pleasant with her father George Childs who has been ill. Margaret McCallum, an OU Athens student, visited home for weekend. Rev. Mary Marshal of Rutland sang at Sunday school with concertina accompaniment. A Baptist trio from Pomeroy performed earlier. Rev. Taylor preached at the Methodist church. Ernest Imboden, injured at a nearby mine, is improving. Bert Karr Jr. in Michigan army training camp visited his parents. Charlie Ray Hysell, in Texas, spent time at home. Mrs. Selma Rizur bought the Grueser house near White Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Will Dean and children visited from Columbus with Mrs. Elizabeth Grueser. Maud Grueser will visit briefly. Miss Jennie Rees returned home after visiting Aubrey family.

Minersville Earl Hartenbach Athens Earl Fanny Amberger Pomeroy Annie Thomas Will Thomas Norman McCallum Pt. Pleasant George Childs Margaret McCallum O. U Mary Marshal Rutland Methodist The Baptist Church George Daniels Mildred Ohlinger Rice Taylor Methodist Church Ernest Imboden Bert Karr, Jr Michigan Bert Karr Sr Charles Ray Hysell Texas Charles Hysell Selma Rizur Selma Grueser White Rock Will Dean Betty Billy Columbus Elizabeth Grueser Freda Grueser Grafton Grueser Mrs. Dean Maud Grueser Jennie Rees Elizabeth Morgan Aubrey

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