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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1941
Page
4
The notice lists associations and press affiliations for attribution and republication. It includes postal markings, second class matter status, and subscription prices by carrier and mail for Athens and surrounding counties with regional rates and national representatives for advertising.
A book by a former American Communist argues that socialism as shared wealth won t work in the US while a new class of Washington administrators pushes state socialism. It claims New Deal technocrats run government backed by business and seek global planning after the war, with some readers noting Stalinist and Nazi parallels.
The article reflects on Sara Delano Roosevelt as the mother of three time president Franklin D. Roosevelt. It notes her aristocratic lineage, conservative temperament, and quiet life in New York City and Hyde Park. It recalls her pride in her son’s rise from governor to president and quotes Dr. Frank Kingdon on Bible Week remarks.
Loren D. Dickinson former Michigan governor suggests starting with prayer meetings in the White House would have more beneficial effect than the other meetings there. He voices a strong preference for spiritual over procedural gatherings and uses the White House setting to argue for prayer-led discussion.
A clipped newspaper item notes a philosopher's remark that the female character lacks a sense of justice and adds a lighter aside about evening radio programs worsening yet yielding more sleep for listeners.
London reports that August aircraft production hit a new high of 1854 in the United States, but Britain stresses that actual planes reaching RAF fleets matter more than production totals. The piece weighs risks from German submarine threats, notes limited losses in transit, and argues that sending even a single flying fortress is more valuable to Britain than many fighters.
Peter Edson explains how war disrupts spice supply from Yugoslavia France Holland India and beyond. He notes rising prices for sage, mustard and pepper, shifting US sourcing to homegrown and Caribbean crops while Dutch East Indies shipping pressures tighten imports and a two year pepper reserve exists.
Albany schools opened with 395 total students on Tuesday Sept 2 a slight drop from last year. High School junior Helen Tewksbury was chosen as a delegate to the Ohio Future Homemakers Association meeting at the Ohio State Campus Sept 6 accompanied by adviser Mrs Leona Calvin. Local events include visits and family news plus the Baptist church program Sept 14 with Stephen Nenoff speaking on religious topics and world affairs.
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A public forum letter from Bessie M. Gorslene of Athens argues for strong U S leadership against Nazi expansion. She praises President Roosevelt, condemns appeasement, and urges decisive action to aid nations resisting Nazi conquest, invoking biblical parallels and moral duty.
Hemlock Grove Social and Personal Notes report activities at Hemlock Grove Christian Church and local gatherings. Families including the Romines Midkiffs and Welkers share visits while others move or change jobs. illness and hospitality are noted among residents and visitors.
Judy Allen, an associate editor, pursues interviews at LaGuardia while aviator Sandy Ammerman departs on a test flight. A front page crash report hints at tragedy. Judy vows to search, contacts Skyways, and contemplates life without Sandy as she faces a looming choice with Phil Rogers.
Social notes from Bradbury report visits by O W Williams state evangelist at Bible School service and a Bradbury circuit official board meeting Sunday night planning for a new pastor. Local residents Charles and Alma Russell Jennie Russell Worley Russell and Rose Denny are noted with weekend visits and illness of Mrs Henry Beach. The local school opened with large attendance.
The W.S.C.S. hosted an all day quilting party at Mrs. Charles Sayre's home with members and visiting guests. The mission project supported the Ethel Hart Home in Cincinnati. A potluck dinner was served and multiple local residents attended various social visits and duties in the area.
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