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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

4

Messenger and Herald Printing Co. vs Bush Publishing

Legal notice from the Mhens Messenger Fetahniohed dated 1825 through 1920 era, listing publisher duties and a court action between K Bush, Publisher and General Manager, and the Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Includes notices about circulation, postal status, and obituary and notice policies.

W. Bush Ceeres Essenger & Herald Printing Co K. Bush Maer Aseie HK. Morr Eadhtor Anemia Raed Eeeeeen Sewepaper Publishers Association Ohio Gett Bureau of Circuistion Newe Sue Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press Arte Ciopatchee John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Cleveland Meigs Morges Vinton Lee

Compulsory Loans and National Debt Doubts The War

The piece contrasts wartime financing in various nations with Britain's stance. It argues compulsory loans may burden citizens while others pursue voluntary schemes. It mocks fear of debt, claiming Britain can cover expenses from its own resources and downplays financial alarms.

Becemenieta Germany France

Ohio survey aims to map highway use and funding

Ohio road engineers plan a survey to identify who drives on the state system and why, hoping to guide repairs and future funding. The project seeks data on traffic flow, vehicle impact, and potential new vehicle taxation as 8 000 miles of highways require rebuilding and finance.

Ohio

Wanted A Machine Gun Idea From Inventors

The U S Army seeks a new machine gun under 22 pounds and meeting engineers’ specs. Inventors may discuss concepts as part of national defense. The program invites ideas from amateurs, noting even basement or garage origins can contribute.

United States Army Turkey Army Defense National Defense

Auto Symbolizes U S Life in Wartime Preview 1941

A wartime era reflection links American life to auto industry and defense work. The piece argues industry must grow while avoiding monopolization and stresses engineers improving designs. It quotes Colton Holland and Canon Holland on character and endurance in daily life.

America

Congress Must Ratify Destroyers Deal Now

Hugh Johnson’s column argues the President overstepped constitutional bounds in the destroyers deal. It warns Congress to act to preserve democracy, prevent a presidential dictatorship, and uphold treaties and statutes against executive aggrandizement.

Congress Navy Supreme Court Hitler

Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene

Washington notes a flow of Mexican oil to Japan could undermine any U S embargo on Tokyo. Mexican oil sales to Sinclair and others face new pressure as Congress may tighten rules. British interest in U S bombers grows while early Flying Fortresses have rear blind spots.

Washington United States Mexico Japan China Sinclair Congress Standard U. S

Public forum questions pension funding and tax burden

James C. Immel of Marietta voices concern over pension financing and tax policy in the nation and Ohio. He argues taxation absorbs a large share of income, criticizes the New Deal spending, and urges scrutiny of sponsors and plans for pension reform.

Albany Rural Social And Personal Notes

Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott and Carroll Elliott and Wilma spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs Burton Elliott. Mrs Lowell Lewis and Kathern Ann of Piqua visit her parents A Minear. Walter McVay of Mt Cory weekend with Denver and Mrs McVay. Daniel Trout of Davey Tree Co Indiana visited Lee and family. Harley W Collins Lancaster Gale Price Athens weekend with G W Collins. Alvie Collins and daughter Mary son Alvie and Jo Ann Big house Union Ridge Pearl Collins and Calvin Evans Columbus guests. Belle Fought and Charley Bobo in McArthur Wednesday.

Lowell Lewis Kathern Ann Piqua A. Minear Walter McVay Mt. Cory Denver McVay Daniel Trout Davey Tree Co Indiana Lee Elliott Harley W. Collins Lancaster Gale Price Athens G. W. Collins Alvie Collins Mary Alvie Jo Ann Bighouse Union Ridge Pearl Collins Calvin Evans Columbus Belle Fought Charley Bobo McArthur

Thought Control for a Healthier Mind and Life

A narrative describes a man worn by fear and nervous distress after a family tragedy. After therapy he learns to manage thoughts and emotions under conscious control to avert emotional shocks and improve wellbeing, with a focus on clear thinking, constructive feeling, and daily habit change.

Ateiete Charlie Charlie Rae Cho

Poets Corner Verses From Messenger Readers

Poets Corner invites readers to submit verses bearing name and address. The piece lists imagery of lovely things including skies rainbows stars and sunsets, noises of nature, kittens by the fire, and homely comforts as examples of what make life lovely. It references ANNA LEE BROWN from Hollister Ohio.

Anna Lee Brown S . Hollister

Jungle crime mystery unfolds with Langdon party

Captain Plowman questions Sidney and Nella Langdon and Patricia Langdon as a jungle party reels from a fatal shooting. The scene centers on Adam Langdon’s death and a tangle of motives including Gundrum and Miss Hempfield while Pat reveals a letter linking Hempfield to Langdon.

Plowman Braitwood Nella Langton Miss Langdon Sidney Adam Langdon Martha Lesencoff Nella Togi Mr. Gun Pat Langdon Mr. Langdon Hugh Miss Hempfield Captain Plowman Mrs. Langdon Adam Craig Gundrum Mr. Gundrum Nairobi

W C T U Event At Mrs Johnsons Home In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a W C T U program at Mrs Frank Johnson’s home drew attendees including Mrs P B Verity Mrs Bertha Parker Mrs Mary Hardy Mrs Will Bland Mrs Anna Allen Mrs Mabel Johnson Mrs Laura Spencer and Magistrate Carl H Porter The session labeled Athens County Jail a fire hazard. Mrs Harry Thomas was elected chairman of Republican Women in Logan and Anna L Krumiaus was chosen secretary treasurer Dr John Philson attended to Harry Sayre of Racine hurt in a Dam No 24 freight car crash involving his automobile.

Frank Johnson Nelsonville P. B. Verity Bertha Parker Mary Hardy Will Bland Anna Allen Mabel Johnson Laura Spencer Harry Thomas Logan Anna L. Krumiaus John Philson Harry Sayre Racine Dam No. 24 Irijuries

Needle and Shuttle Club Hosts and Local Party Notes

Mrs Bradford Acomb of Nelsonville hosted the Needle and Shuttle Club. Mrs G D Read of Cleveland visited Judge J M Wood and family and Mr and Mrs George C Parks at their home. Athens County Republican Executive Committee listed I M Foster as chairman Otto L Hoisington as secretary. Hugh T Mulligan ran as a Democrat candidate for state representative. A social for Miss Gertrude Atkinson, daughter of Prof and Mrs A A Atkinson, included Mrs B M Gibson and several guests such as Edith Stocklin Evans Mary Williams Blanch Linton Florence Carr Ardilla Shuster Myrtle Mardis Mildred Rice Clara Blume Blanche Watson Marie Voigt Melba White Gladys Wart Dyke Jane Evans.

G. D. Read Cleveland J.M. Wood George C. Parks Gertrude Atkinson A. A. Atkinson B. M. Gibson Edith Stocklin Edith’ Evans Mary Williams Blanch Linton Florence Carr Ardilla Shuster Myrtle Mardis Mildred Rice Clara Blume Blanche Watson Marie Voigt Melba White Gladys Wart Dyke Jane Evans

Logan-Dillon Myers digs coal mine on Starr Township farm

Starr Township resident Logan Dillon Myers operates a small coal mine on his farm. After fall work, he hauls seven or eight tons of coal to last through the winter for his own use.

Logan Dillon Myers Starr Township

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