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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

4

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Fragmentary text mentions a medical or local note with a small cash amount and a named place. The readable bits include names and a numeric figure but no clear event or outcome to summarize.

Athens County must publish delinquent tax list to curb relief costs

The Messenger argues for mandatory publication of delinquent tax lists and forced collection to reduce relief burden. It criticizes repeated borrowing, praises past installment options, and warns that without collecting back taxes Athens County will deepen indebtedness and lose funds from federal programs.

Athens County

Athens Messenger page four notices and rates

Local newspaper page four lists publication details for The Athens Messenger including staff roles and association memberships. It also outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail, with weekly and annual options and pricing in effect.

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Louisiana Gains After Long Machine Era

The article notes a press led shift in Louisiana after Huey Long era rule. It says reformers toppled the Long machine, reducing state employees and agencies, expanding school funding and relief, and reforming courts and procurement to serve the people.

United States Louisiana Treasury Huey Long Long

Nazi ties and beryllium case stir Senate probes

Dr. Ferdinand A. Kertess, central to the Dies Committee exposure of Nazi activities in the United States, testified before the TNEC on May 8, 1939. He had sent a “war” cable to Germany four days earlier and joined the American Fellowship Forum, a Nazi propaganda group, while seeking exclusive German control over beryllium research. The DOJ builds material for a Wheeler Resolution inquiry into German American industrial ties and price restricting patents.

Washington Dies Committee United States Ferdinand A. Kertess TNEC Kertess American Fellowship Forum Dr. Kertess Germany Department of Justice Senate France

Washington Scene Braces for Johnson Act Battle in Congress

Bruce Catton surveys the politics around repealing or amending the Johnson Act to permit U S loans to Great Britain. Senator Hiram Johnson and Senator Gerald Nye express firm isolationist opposition and expectations of a public, straight out fight, while Senator Claude Pepper may lead the repeal supporters. The William Allen White committee weighs neutrality-revision options as press vigilance increases.

Washington U. S Great Britain Hiram Johnson California Johnson Senate Gerald Nye North Dakota Nye Claude Pepper Florida William Allen White House Livingston Hartley Britain

Public Warned By CAA Not To Ride With Student Pilots

Washington issued a public warning through the Civil Aeronautics Board urging the public not to ride with student pilots. The board cited high accident risk and potential license revocation for student pilots who carry passengers, stressing to verify pilot certificates and avoid unauthorized flights. Local Athens operators praised safety emphasis and noted strict field rules and ongoing student training.

Athens Messenger Athens CAA Washington Civil Aeronautics Board

You Can't Change God Poem by Annie McIntyre Bartoe

A reader poem by Mrs Annie McIntyre Bartoe from Nelsonville Ohio protests changes to nations and powers, warning that God remains just and will judge. The verse ends with a call to accountability for those who wield power and greed. The contributor signs with name and address.

God Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Amesville reminiscences by Charles E Sellars

The speaker recalls childhood days in Amesville and nearby landscapes described in nostalgic verse. He promises guidance from old timers to illuminate dim starlight memories, noting hills woodlands and landmarks that sparked roaming and play as children. Glouster Ohio.

Miller Rites Held at Torch

Funeral services for Thomas Miller were held at the Methodist Church with Rev. E. B. Dean officiating. Burial followed in the local cemetery. A column notes visitors and Thanksgiving gatherings from Torch and nearby towns, plus that fruit growers shipped forty seven car loads of apples from Torch and Little Hocking.

Thomas Miller St. Joseph's Hospital Methodist Church E. B. Dean Alice, Coleman Washington, D. C Fanny Dewees Lowell Scarlett Ohio University Denver Estell Ann N. Q. Day Ona Russell Beatrice Misner Parkersburg Floyd Richards Lima Ada Freda Mary Gillilan Fred Gillilan O. J. Bowermaster Nelda Huntington W. Va James Criss Ira Barrows George Brooks Rosemary Coolville Leo Johnson Lee Buckley Jessie Founds R. D Thelma Baker Goldie Gladwell Rex Anderson Billie Dean Davis Belpre Mont Stanley Gilligan F. D. Shaffer Reedsville Victor Russell Floyd Russell Delaware Athens Washington Counties Torch

Church Women Council Set for Wednesday Meeting

The County Council of Church Women will meet Wednesday at the Middleport Presbyterian Church. A luncheon starts at 1 PM. Miss Gifford of Carbondale will be the guest speaker. all church women are welcome.

Pomeroy County Council of Church Women Middleport Presbyterian Church C. E. W. Downie

Dancing in the Skies with Miss Bailey at Pueblo

Dr. Woodrow Wesley York, a young Pueblo University professor, is drawn into an unexpected flirtation with student Ronica Bailey. She propels him into a joyride and a dance invitation, shattering his caution as he wrestles with new feelings and social boundaries.

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Hockingport Personal And Social Roundup

Walter McClaren, employed in Athens, visited his parents over Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Joe Baily hosted Thanksgiving guests including daughter and family Mrs Frank Russell of Torch, O. Ganett Marie, and Cinecil Rockhold’s ill daughter. Orville Bowens and Nelda of Huntington visited Floyd Cain. Paul and Cencil Wheaton of Parkersburg visited their mother Mrs Clyde Wheaton. Bob Smith of Coalville, working in Charleston, called on C W Medley and O M Medley. Mary Bell Kelly, daughter of Mrs William Kelly, improves from illness. Russell Baily and daughter Cynthia visited Mrs Baily’s parents, C A Cowdery and wife. Women’s Christian Association of Hockingport will meet with Miss Ora Randolph on Wednesday, Nov 27.

Floyd Cain Paul Wheaton Cencil Wheaton Parkersburg Clyde Wheaton Bob Smith Coalville Charleston C. W. Medley O. M. Medley Mary Bell Kelly William Kelly Russell Baily Cynthia

Alfred News Notes Sees Local Travels and Fire Damage

Alfred area residents report Thanksgiving visits among relatives from Colby Kansas to Parkersburg West Virginia. Hayward Miller Swartz and Connelly families travel for holiday gatherings. Dana Swartz’s home sustains fire damage from a defective flue. Ohio Fuel Gas Co moves an oil drilling rig on Guy Dean farm.

Alfred Fran Hayward Alfa Miller Colby Kan Wheeling W. Va Hollis Hayward V. L. Shumway Dana Swartz Jim Swartz Kimes Parkersburg Guy Nin Dean Ruth Atherton Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Co Guy Dean Sarah Virginia Connelly Homer Connelly Hobart Swartz John Koehler Walter Tuttle Clay Vesta Bentz East Liverpool Derrey Akron

Lighting for Child Rooms Emphasizes Safe Reading

Special care is urged in room lighting for children who read and play. Childhood is labeled a dangerous eye age, and serious vision defects may stem from inadequate or uneven lighting.

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