Athens County Delinquent Taxes Reach Nearly Quarter Million
The county faces $248,965.64 in unpaid taxes, with general fund expenditures for 1940 at $159,440.06. The piece urges enforcement of publication of delinquent lists and use of Forfeited Lands sales to recover funds, arguing the county operates at a deficit and must live within its income. It stresses the social duty of taxpayers and enforcement steps to compel payment.
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Athens County
Amesville
Meisenville
Athens
China and America Join in Aid to a Wounded World
The article describes China begging for more aid as it battles Japan's aggression in Asia. It notes China has endured razed cities and massive casualties while Americans have aided Chinese hospital work in recent years.
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China
Clapper Warns On Defense Production Strain
Raymond Clapper notes civilian needs may be sacrificed to maximize defense output especially in aviation, machine tools and steel. He cites a policy restricting commercial aircraft expansion and urges 24 seven engine and plane production to avert shortages while Britain relies on American industry.
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Washington
Army
Britain
War Department
Ford
Packard
Buick
Allison
Patterson
Air Corps
Washington Scene under Voorhis Act threatens communists
Bruce Catton discusses the Voorhis Act to register political groups under foreign control. He notes the law’s double edge, forcing disclosure of members and officers while enabling DOJ and FBI scrutiny of groups like the Communist Party Bund and Silver Shirts. The act also covers civilian military activity and broad foreign control definitions.
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Washington
Comintern
Voorhis
Jerry Voorhis
California
Department of Justice
Communist Party
Bund
Department
FBI
Moscow
Aid to China Is a Blow to Japan, Says Official
The statement argues that aid to China harms Japan, which it describes as a totalitarian state hostile to the United States, stressing the scale of Chinese suffering and the need to act in the name of humanity.
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China
Japan
United States
Kanauga Sunday School Anniversary Highlights Local Guests
Kanauga-Sunday School Class No 2 met with Mrs W E McDade to observe its anniversary with a six o clock dinner. Fourteen members attended as Mrs Peter Stace led the business and readings. Guests included Mr and Mrs G E Johnson from Charleston and various locals and relatives visited over the holiday period.
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Kanauga
W. E. McDade
Peter Stace
Schoonover
Leslie Deem
William Albertson
Ironton
Homer Sowards
East Gallipolis
Lizzie Adams
Verna Conway
Pomeroy
W. A. Baker
Springfield
Verne Berridge
Virgil Rodgers
Ruth
Almont
Mich
John Allen
Russell Rodgers
Allen
Billy Wright
W. F. Deem
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. W. Pullins
Gerald Ours
Mary Louise McDade
Ours
Cheshire
Paul Ables
Lottie
Margaret Shuler
Gallipolis
O. G. Houck
Albert Allen
Lewis
Larry
Eila Russell
Dessie
Bellefontaine
A. W. Dewitt
Charleston
Public Crop Control Job Along the Rio Grande Forum
Athens Messenger editorial notes invite signed letters to the Public Crop Control Job Along the Rio Grande Forum. Readers are urged to keep contributions concise to allow multiple items daily and to include signer name and signet.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Rio Grande Forum
Commendation for Westminster Foundation Work in Athens
Robert G. Parrington praises the Westminster Foundation and other student religious programs in Athens Ohio University for their diligent outreach. He notes the large scale student effort at the Wesley Foundation and hopes for continued publicity and broader support from The Athens Messenger and local churches.
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Westminster Foundation
Athens
Athens Messenger
Ohio University
Wesley Foundation
First Methodist Church
Christian Church
St. Paul's
Churches of America
Robert G. Parrington
Episcopal
Verse contributions from Messenger Readers spark wartime sentiment
Poet entries urge vigilance and sacrifice during peril. The column features two contributors, LEDA SAMS WALLS and NORA C HESSON, Athens Ohio, each presenting poems about war, defense, and steadfastness amid fear and political tension.
Cooling the Earth
Geologists report the earth is cooling but heat is not escaping through the crust. Hot springs geysers and volcanoes drive cooling processes.
Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal
Large turnout attended the funeral of Mrs May Nicholson at the Dexter Church. Local families hosted and visited relatives including Bratton Will and Nicholson households. A new birth, Gladys Rebecca, was welcomed to Bert Glaze's family on November 21.
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May Nicholson
Dexter Church
James Henry
Fleming
O. E. Bratton
G. GC
Ruth Will
Pomeroy
Maude Dulaney
Charleston
W. Va
Orville Will
Huntington
Frank Young
Alta Will
Rutland
Norman Will
John Nicholson
Glenn Turner
Mud Fork
William Nicholson
Betty Amos
Columbus
Bert Glaze
Gladys Rebecca
Ralph Andricks
Dayton
Charles Amos
Clyde Will
Canada
G. O. Will
Basil Hysell
Elmer Molden
Marvin Chase
Leona
Mt. Union
Dana Epple
Bunker Hill
W. H. Taylor
Edward Plummer
A. E. Plummer
Jean
W. W. Crabtree
Fourth Grade Honor Roll Named at Rutland
Rutland announces the fourth grade honor roll for the second six weeks listing Phyllis Burson Marjorie Furst Betty Nelson Carol Snowden Helen Taylor Mildred Thomas and Fredie Williamson for academic distinction.
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Rutland
Phyllis Burson
Marjorie Furst
Betty Nelson
Carol Snowden
Helen Taylor
Mildred Thomas
Fredie Williamson
Moonlit rooftop confrontation among Pueblo University figures
Wesley and Ronica Bailey flee a tense scene as Andre Girardeau presses Lena Montoya during a planned scheme. The moonlit patio, lush courtyard, and distant music frame a charged exchange about trust, danger, and a decisive ring reveal amid lingering romance.
Dance date sparks a rooftop confrontation mystery
Ronnie Bailey consoles Wes and asks him to prove courage as he confronts Andre over a campus romance. A rooftop scene ends in a violent shattering moment, leaving the course of events to be revealed in the next installment.
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Ronica Bailey
Ronica
Wesley
Wes
Ronnie
Andre
Daddy
Baileys
Girardeau
Wesley York
Ronni
Resignation of Corning educator to join Farm Bureau Insurance
John W. Nelson principal and teacher resigns after years of service to become district claims adjuster for Farm Bureau Insurance. He will depart Monday for Columbus for two to three months of training. Margret Lott of New Lexington will assume his duties.
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Corning
John W. Nelson
Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Nelson
Columbus
Margret Lott
New Lexington
Newark Pastor to Preside at Local Methodist Meeting
Dr. W. E. Busler district superintendent of the Methodist Church in Newark will preside over the first quarterly meeting at the local Methodist Church. The gathering follows a turkey supper served by the Brotherhood Class and begins Saturday night at 8:30.
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W. E. Busler
The
Methodist Church
Newark
Mary Baxter Hosts Party For Junior Church Attendance
Mrs. Mary Baxter, superintendent of the United Brethren Sunday School Junior Church, will host a party for children who reached the attendance goal. Corning personals report visits by Mrs. F A Cady and son to Crooksville, Mrs Florence Lloyd visiting Athens, and regional relatives in Glouster and Middleport.
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Lenora Young
Eliza Murray
Larline Penrod
Young Home
Veneta Wilson
Edna Dew
Margaret Schlingerman
Alice Mae Wilson
Betty Lee Lamb
Viola Rogge
Elizabeth Kiplinger
F. A. Cady
Robert Latta
Robert Spence
Mary Baxter
Church of the United Brethren Sunday School
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