Rise of American patriotism contrasts with internationalism
The piece argues that earlier American youth favored internationalist ideologies while sneering at nationalism. It notes shifts toward intelligent patriotism, praising pioneers, Bible values, and democracy. It warns that world events under Hitler Mussolini and Stalin test the idea of national unity and freedom.
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Stalin
Public Forum
Chauncey
Pioneers
Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
Farmers Oppose Bigelow Pension Plan in Ohio
Ohio farmers join others in denouncing the Bigelow pension amendment as a vague, dangerous measure. They warn it would nearly double state and local costs, curtail funds for roads, welfare, and schools, and echo issues seen in Texas and Colorado where pensions outstrip payments. They call the plan the gravest threat to Ohio households and government.
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Ohio
Texas
Colorado
Fire Prevention Week and reforestation push in Southeast Ohio
Fire Prevention Week taken up with a new meaning in Southeastern Ohio as reforestation gains emphasis. The piece urges care in outdoor fires, notes past neglect of vegetation, and stresses protecting soil, water, and wildlife by restoring forests.
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Ohio
Peace terms and American role in postwar Europe
Raymond Clapper argues the United States should avoid rushing into a peace settlement after the war. He critiques Allied aims, warns against underwriter risks, and urges patient US leadership toward a true healing peace rather than a Versailles redux.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Europe
Versailles
Hitler
Russia
Baltic
America
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Washington notes President Roosevelt may resist Germany mediation hints yet has twice favored mediation in disputes. The piece cites his September 1938 message during Munich talks and an April appeal urging peaceful discussion and good faith negotiations to avoid force. It highlights peace advocates urging Roosevelt to mediate Poland crisis.
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France
Daladier
England
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Russia
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Britain
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Europe
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National Council For the Prevention of War
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Conservation shifts as fires rise and drought tightens scarce springs
The piece warns that brush fires caused by carelessness devastate woods and undergrowth, urging conservation as essential business. It argues drought makes springs valuable, wild life increases, and assigns woodland destruction to the same moral category as arson on private homes.
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Bureau
The Messenger Information Bureau provides Q and A on topics from mortar joints to Mardi Gras and the Free City of Danzig. It notes publication as of 1940 with facts about film releases, government tax law, verb tense, continuity writers in film, and Sudetenland history.
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Poet's Corner Verses from Messenger Readers
The column invites verses with name and address from readers. LA CHANSON DE L AUTOMNE expresses joy in a dancing leaf that remains untroubled by grief, imagining returning to its mother tree and future spring. (Mrs.) Nora C. Hesson, Athens, Ohio.
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Messenger
Nora C. Hesson
Athens
Ohio
Health Hints on Trichinae Risk in Frankfurters
A federal study finds 99 percent of frankfurters from 175 plants across 30 cities lack trichinae. The 1 percent with traces had dead parasites, destroyed by processing. Cooking to 137 degrees Fahrenheit in center eliminates risk. undercooked hamburgers also pose danger.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Twentieth anniversary of Martzolff Class at First Methodist
The Martzolff Class of the First Methodist Church marked its twentieth anniversary with eight charter members named. Dr. Harry Eastman was elected president of the Men’s Club at the Presbyterian Church in Logan. The notice also announces the marriage of Mary Frances Goldsberry of Athens to Byron Blair of Chillicothe.
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First Methodist Church
Buxton
Stonecipher
Frank Bellows
Emma Gillette
Carl Porter
Ella Tewksbury
J. A. Bell
Harry Eastman
Presbyterian Church
Logan
Mary Frances Goldsberry
F. E. Goldsberry
Athens
Byron Blair
Chillicothe
Athens county figures host social teas and moral pledge
Miss Esther Herron hosted for Mrs H A Bender of New Concord and Mrs J R Harvey hosted luncheon for Mrs Morgan Richards with guests including Mrs C O Moore Mrs A L Johnson and Mrs J E Smith. Athens County physicians signed an ad by the Athens County Dry Federation denouncing alcoholic beverages listing numerous doctors and towns such as Athens Albany Glouster Nelsonville Amesville and Jacksonville.
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Esther Herron
H. A. Bender
Agnes Harris
New Concord
J. R. Harvey
Morgan Richards
E. R. Lash
C. O. Moore
A. L. Johnson
J. E. Smith
Athens County
Athens County Dry Federation
J. T. Merwin
A. N. Alderman
D. H. Biddle
H. T. Lee
Charles S. MeeDougall
Holt S. Larch
J. L. Henry
D. Scott Allen
T. A. Copeland
Henry M. Taylor
J. M. Higgins
F. P. McVay
W. T. Sprague
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Corning Social Notes and Community Events Roundup
Corning notes list M E Church Class 183 meeting hosted by Mrs Lulu Dunlap with Mrs Cecil Bell and Mrs Sarah Blower assisting. Upcoming host at Mrs Hazel Fisher. Corning Junior High plans dance October 14 at school auditorium. U B Church Philos class hosted by Mrs Persis Wilson with Mrs Lena Fenneken planning Halloween party October 28. Over 50 attend American Legion post event with Crooksville guests. officer installation conducted by Merle Johnston. Soup supper planned at U B Church basement October 14. Golden Rule and Men’s Brotherhood classes unite for social hour and lunch. Harold Kessler dies in Canton. funeral in Wellston. Continuous notes on various local visits and football trips.
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M. E. Church
Cecil Bell
Sarah Blower
Hazel Fisher
Philos
U. B
Persis Wilson
Lena Fenneken
Verna Marshall
Gertrude Gladden
American Legion
South Valley St
Crooksville
Corning Post
Merle Johnston
8Th District
Jude Morgan
George Phyllis
Everett Dunlap
Arthur Hillis
John Champlin
Chaplin
Otis Dunlap
William Hill
Joan Johnson brings flair to Tech dorm arrival
Joan Johnson, a glamorous coed, arrives at Tech's Alpha Nu house and unsettles rivals with her style. Keith Rhodes, Tech star halfback, eyes her, while Dan Webber helps her settle in. Roomy luggage prompts questions about her Northwestern days as freshmen adjust to campus life.
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Tech
Keith Rhodes
Dan Webber
Keith
Joan
Arkansas
Alpha Nu
Carol
Kay
Northwestern
Bonnie Harris
Marianne
Elaine Chesbro
Carol J
Varsity
Chesbro
Barney Hughes
Hughes
Howdy
Rhodes
Autonomy Restored for District No 6 Miners Leader Calls
WM N Schoonover president of L A 358 Chauncey asks miners to nominate reformers for division leadership to maintain autonomy. He notes resistance from coal companies and officials and urges vote against returning old officers to safeguard autonomy for West Virginia districts.
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the Messenger
Coal Company
West Virginia
Public Forum letter replies to Mr Lamb over GOP leadership
GEO Betts of Nelsonville replies to Mr Lamb defending Republican leaders and criticizing leadership, urging attendance at the Nelsonville Republican club meeting to discuss a new county chairman. The Oct 11 note asks Lamb to visit the club and promises courteous treatment.
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Lamb
Republican Party
J. W. ‘Dike’ Wilson
Wilson
Ohio
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Nelsonville
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English Ice Cream Bill Tops 25 Million a Year
London reports the English public spends over 25 million dollars annually on ice cream. More than 30 million gallons are consumed each year. The piece notes the first ice cream mixture was made in 1660 by an Italian named Custelli and introduced to England about two centuries later.
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Versailles
League of Nations
Briand
Stresemann
Locarno
United States
London
Custelli
England
Mary Alice Mitchel Dies at 84 Former Hockingport Resident
Mary Alice Mitchel 84 formerly of Hockingport and widow of James T. Mitchel died Tuesday at 6 30 PM at her Parkersburg home after a long illness. She was born in Adamsville Ohio daughter of J J and Sarah Suit and married June 23 1874 at Coolville. Funeral held at 3 30 PM Thursday at the family residence with burial in Arlington Cemetery Parkersburg. She leaves nine children eight grandchildren two great great grandchildren and two great grandchildren lives in Parkersburg and Athens county friends plan to attend a lecture October 16 at Parkersburg Fine Arts Center by John Rood.
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Hockingport
Mary Alice Mitchel
James T. Mitchel
Parkersburg
Adamsville
Ohio
J. J
Sarah Tomlinson Suit
Coolville
Thirtieth Street
J. L. West
Arlington Cemetery
Athens County
Parkersburg Fine Arts Center
John Rood
Athens
Rood
Belpre
Grasshopper Poison Plan Could Load Freight Cars
Fort Benton Montana reports a dramatic estimate that 45 grasshoppers killed by bait could yield nine freight cars of dead hoppers to be hauled away. The note suggests large scale insect control measures are in effect in the area.
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Fort Benton
Mont
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