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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1941

Page

4

Newspaper Members and Subscription Rates Notice

The page lists Associated Press credit and republication rights with standard subscription rates for carriers and mail. Rates include three dollars for six months and fourteen fifty per year for readers in Athens and surrounding counties, with additional postage details and metered mailing status noted.

American Newcoaper Puplieners Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Cirtuistion Ohio Newspaper Association Trlieud Dany Press Association Associated Press Associated Prete Exclusiviiy Athens Quxllia Hocking Meigs Morgan, Vinton Kadence

Hitler moves toward a European bloc under German control

Raymond Clapper reports that sources say Hitler plans a manifesto to form a European confederation under German dominance. The aim is to mask setbacks in Russia, provoke nonintervention in the U.S., and pressure Britain and the U.S. to accept a Europe united under Nazi rule.

Washington Hitler Frrussia Europe Germany United States England Ribbentrop Vichy Paris Spain Portugal Switzerland British Western Hemisphere Central South America

Discipline Starts at Home Says Dr Carrel

The article argues that discipline is essential for individuals and children to prevent tyranny. It critiques cynicism and indulgent parenting, warning that pampered youths become the torchbearers of tomorrow’s problems and that parents bear the first responsibility for disciplining children.

Aleris Carrel Dr. Carrel Dr. Carre America

Hybrid corn boosts food output for wartime effort

A regional agricultural report highlights hybrid corn as a key defense asset. It notes drought and pest resistance, two to three ear-bearing stalks, and a projected harvest rivaling a decade low. The text discusses implications for livestock feed and future food production after the war.

United States

Wilhelm Tell Banned by Nazi Censors in German Stage

The article notes Friedrich von Schiller's Wilhelm Tell is banned by the Nazis in German theatres and classrooms this winter. It argues the play's themes of liberty and resistance against Austrian rule mirror unsettling parallels the regime prefers to suppress.

Friedrich von Schiller Wilhelm Tell William Tell Gessler Tell

Turkey by the ton a wartime Thanksgiving feast

The article contrasts old family feasts with a massive military Thanksgiving plan as 1.5 million soldiers prepare to eat, noting 750 tons of turkeys as a main dish and urging a Roosevelt‑era leadership in a tense national hour.

Archibald MacLeish Heads New Office of Facts and Figures

Washington notes that the Office of Facts and Figures led by Archibald MacLeish is about a month old with few offices or facts. The unit aims to explain defense programs and advise on disseminating information while resisting censorship and propaganda.

Washington Defense Office of Facts and Figures Archibald MacLeish France Yale Harvard Librarian of Congress Macleish OFF Lowell Mellett Office of Government Reports

Flag saluting not the measure of patriotism says reader

Leonard Tucker of Athens Ohio addresses The Messenger letter writer C B Felter arguing flag saluting is a matter of conscience not patriotism and that true devotion is shown by actions, not rote reverence. He warns against idolizing symbols and cites Biblical commandments and risk of extremism.

the Messenger C. B. Felter Trimble Jehovah Felter America Leonard Tucker

Ohio U Football Caps Buckeye Conference Title

Ohio University clinched the Buckeye Conference championship with a victory over Miami University for a third straight undefeated season in the conference. Also noted are Marie Dressler winning the 1930-31 best actress Oscar, and local society notes including a 22 cover Allied Mills dinner at Hotel Berry and community movements around Athens Ohio.

Ohio University Buckeye Miami University Ohio U Marie Dressler Berry Allied Mills of Chicago F. J. Beasley Company

Emerson St. Clair Leaves Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

From Columbus reports Emerson son of Mr and Mrs Stanley St. Clair was discharged after two weeks of pneumonia treatment. He is nephew of Commissioner Frank St. Clair of Hocking County.

Logan Columbus Emerson Stanley St. Clair Frank St. Clair Hocking County

Gore Brief Personal Social Notes

Gore residents and relatives are listed with short updates on military discharge, furloughs, health observations, visits, and social activities. Notables include Wayne Summers returning home under an age law, Marvin Lackey on furlough, and Marlene Foss placing third in a school contest.

In a Land of Peace and Plenty Thanksgiving Poem

Laura B Foster of Columbus Ohio writes of Thanksgiving warmth in a homey scene. The poem recalls fruit in the cellar cider making and a feast with turkey pumpkin pies and polished silverware amid a festive kitchen bustle.

Pete Laird Leads State Past Notre Dame In Thriller

In Chapter XII of For the Love of Pete, Pete Laird agrees to quarterback duties to help George Landers, guiding State to a 7 to 6 victory over Notre Dame. Sheridan stars with a late kick, while Laird’s daring blocks and helmet-to-helmet hit drive the comeback.

George Landers Pete Laird Pete Landers Laird Notre Dame Stephanie South Bend George Dinty Dugan Minnesota Sheridan Dugan Pat Lester Anne Post Billy Sheridan State Anderson Wonsocki Tullio Bill Irish Joey Anderson

Torch Personal Notes Highlights Local Activities

Mrs. Elizabeth Hammer was off duty on Armistice Day as students in the upper room prepared dinner for all pupils. Mrs. Malone conducts vocal and instrumental lessons with practice during intermission and after hours. Miss Ruth Dye, formerly of this place, is leaving to fly an airplane after a flight to Torch and around the village before heading to Coolville. Mrs. Phebe Houston hosted the Methodist Aid Society with 20 members and guests enjoying refreshments after the program.

Torch Elizabeth Hammer Malone Ruth Dye Zanesville Coolville Phebe Houston Methodist Aid Society

Thursday P T C club meeting and local notices

Thursday evening P T C club met under R J Runnion in the president absence. Salem resident Clarence Stutler recited a poem and stayed with relatives near here. Funeral services for Mrs Edson Stout were held at Orange Church in Columbus.

P.T.C. Club R. J. Runnion Clarence Stutler Salem W. Va Stutler Luther Null L. A. Person Orange Church Edsot Stout Columbus S. S. Baker Cecil Bertie More Guys W. P. Hoffman M. S. Tefft Parkersburg Hobart Cunningham Terra Alta J. B. Torrence Leon Reedsville F. D. Shafer Margaret Shafer Herald Brews Clarksburg W. V Brewster Rex Anderson Anderson Dean Davis Lawrence Seckman Famy Baker Farm Billie Anderson Mountain State College Charles Davis Vergil Hutt Coolville High School

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