Athens Messenger publication details and rates
The Athens Messenger announces publication schedule and ownership details. It lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher, Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager, and Charlies H. Harris as managing editor. The paper is a member of several associations and the Associated Press. Subscription rates are provided for local and out of area readers.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
Associated Presse
Hitler’s New Year Promise in Wartime Speech
A New Year 1941 speech by Adolf Hitler asserts a greatest victory for Germany as the war enters its third year. The article surveys Axis gains in Europe and North Africa, Soviet resistance, Allied responses, and the uncertain turning tide as Britain braces for harsh winters and looming strategic questions.
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Adolf Hitler
Britain
Russia
Hitler
Munich
Poland
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Norway
Denmark
British Isles
Neville Chamberlain
Edouard Daladier
Paul Reynaud
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
Greece
Albania
Balkans
Roosevelt
Hungary
Rumania
Slovakia
Japan
United States
Crete
Syria
Finland
Iceland
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Churchill
Napoleon
East
Mediterranean
Germans Open S S Elite Corps To Volunteers
The article questions Germany but notes the decision to open the S S Elite Corps to volunteers aged 17 to 45. It considers publicity value potential draft effects and the possibility that older veterans or workers are targeted to balance manpower and commitment during wartime.
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S. S
Germany
Reich
Fuehrer
Hitler
Parental Growth Tied to Childs Goodness Says Judge Panken
A New York Domestic Relations Court judge states that for children to be well behaved parents must grow with them in the broad sense. The note links parental development to child outcomes amid economic fluctuations and market investments.
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Jacob Panken
New York
Clapper Urges Fuller U S Britain Exchange on Aid Effort
Raymond Clapper argues Americans overestimate aid to Britain, urges congressional trips to see operations, criticizes censorship and red tape, and calls for faster lend lease and broader goods flow as the Atlantic battle improves. He stresses mutual understanding and practical cooperation between nations.
Roosevelt Sees Unemployment Insurance Tested in War Shift
President Roosevelt indicated state unemployment funds may be strained as civilian plants shift to defense work. Up to 5,000 nondefense plants could fail, forcing 1–2 million workers to seek defense jobs or rely on unemployment benefits during retraining. State reserves total over $2.1 billion with varying balances and payout rules across states.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Alaska
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maine
Public Forum invites signed reader letters for daily use
The column welcomes current event comments signed by writers and published with their signatures. Letters should be brief to fit multiple contributions per day.
Two Athens Candidates for Office Refuse to Mud Sling
A letter from LEDA SAMS applauds two Athens men running for public office who decline personal attacks. The writer denounces local criticism of their tameness and warns against mudslinging, praising the candidates for keeping their motives above reproach.
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the Messenger
Athens
Leda Sams
Wondrosoap Mystery Plays On In Kay Donovan Tale
Kay Donovan inherits a factory and a million cans of Wondrosoap and teams with lawyer friends to uncover the explosive cleaner’s secret. Chemist Hans Stadt returns with clues, but the crucial formula remains hidden in an old washstand as they chase who holds Tim Donovan’s final work.
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Want
Kay Donovan
Macleod
Goldberg
Flynn
Ted Andrews
Joe Benton
Mary Marshall
Kay
Benton
Hans Stadt
Mr. Donovan
Joe
Ted
Tim Donovan
Donovan
Texas
West
Ireland
Mary
Mike Flynn
Ring
California
Stadt
Tim
Hans
Katie
Stadt J
Dro
Dad
Mr. Stadt
Joey
Straitsville Social Notes Highlight Local Life
New Straitsville notes cover dinners visits and a wedding. Grace Leake and others hosted Mary Mitchell’s home while Ben Dishon’s family plans Cadiz relocation. Frank Wallace wed Margaret Arnett in Columbus with a later family dinner. Rebekah Lodge hosted a birthday event for Carrie Chappelear.
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New Straitsville
Grace Leake
Alice Webb
Mabel Price
Gladys Rheinschell
Mary Mitchell
Ridge Road
Zanesville
Ben Dishon
Cadiz
William Bell
Charles
Logan
Charles Webb
Jacob Molcomb
Chester
Lester Holcomb
Chicago
Mildred Thompson
Olaf Cundiff
Bernice Williamson
Jackson Williamson
C. M. Osborne
George F. Miller
Mansfield
Ted Williams
Etna
Charles Williams
Columbus
Lon Calidine
Frank Wallace
Owen Wallace
Margaret
Richard Lang
Jean
Wanda Peyton
Artie Devol
Rex Huffman
New Lexington
Fred Devol
William Spires
Adam Spires
Perry County Court Notes Milestones in Real Estate Tax and Divorces
Perry County notes show August auto sales dipping with 14 new registrations so far while used cars sell briskly. County treasurer Norris reports second half tax receipts about 100000 short of 180000 with 12 days left before Sept 11 book closure. A sheriff arrest warrant disrupts Roman Rapps visit amid charges in Athens County. Probate appoints Albert Churry as administrator with 2400 bond. The state sues Groff Sharshall Mining Co. for 1730.04 plus interest from 1941. Swingle contest over oil equipment addressed. he offers 250 due. Notaries Fleming recorded. Divorces granted or requested in several cases. Marriage licenses issued and real estate transfers listed with multiple families and properties in Bearfield and Pleasant townships.
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New Lexington
Jerry Countians
Charles Norris
Roman Rapp
Frank Pemberton
Athens County
Albert Churry
Paul Repeck
Attorney Generals Office
Clifford Shirkey
Common Pleas Court
Groff Sharshall Mining Co
Shirkey
State Industrial Commission
L. G. Schlicher
J. L. Swingle
Swingle
Common Pleas
Schlicher
Fred Moore
Harry Maxwell
Crooksville
Samuel J. Mantell
Shawnee
Andrew Pritchard
City
Walter Ervin
John C. Fleming
Agnes C. Fleming
John W. Bricker
Mary J. Hartman
Sheriffs Office
Fairfield County
Lucius O. Hartman
Helen Florence Pettet
Lloyd Louis Pettet
U. S. McGonagle
A. S. McGonagle
Hoy
Smiths
Smith
Ohio
Edward Jacob Hang
Zanesville
Mary Geneva Ankton
Somerset
Albert
J. Dunlap
Mary Albright
Herma Cao
Etao NI
Herman C
Hazel Farr King
Elsie Bell
Bearfield
Hemlock Savings and Loan Co
Joseph K. Fabing
Pleasant Township
Chief on Vacation Leaves Police Duty
Gallipolis Chief of Police John Fraley takes a ten day vacation. Patrolman Chester Leaper will fill in, with James Roberts of Kananga employed as a substitute.
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Gallipolis
John Fraley
Chester Leaper
James Roberts
Kananga
WANTED OLD OAK WASH STANDS FOR SALE
A local plea offers five dollars per oak wash stand. Kay Ted and Mary pursue clues to identify the right pieces, noting possible hidden papers and the chance of painted or altered hardware. Joe Benton funds the hunt as they search attics and garages for oak stands.
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Ted
Kay
Mary
Hans
Joe Benton
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