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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1942

Page

4

Page Four See-ensa Published

This appears to be a publisher’s page with masthead and standard Associated Press credit lines. It lists subscription rates for Ohio and out of state readers, carrier and single-copy prices, and notes on obituaries and cards of thanks. It ends with a Milton quotation about liberty and free thought.

Ensa Associated Press Ohio United States Ipsueanead Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Milton

India policy clash fuels East war outlook

Raymond Clapper criticizes British India policy under Churchill and Amery as rigid and self-defeating, urging openness to India amid wartime strategy. He warns that India's suppression harms Allied war aims, disrupts production, and risks bolstering the Japanese threat as lend-lease aid and US troops remain in India.

Churchill India Kipling London East Gandhi Malaya Burma Washington Mr. Churchill L. S. Amery Hitler Congress Party Elmer Davis China Japan

Arsenal of Bureaucracy? A Life Magazine analysis on wartime governance

The piece argues that Americans must rely less on Washington bureaucrats and more on local, inventive citizens to win the war. It contends a Washington juggernaut hinders effort, urging self-reliance and public spirit while recognizing indispensable military and production authority.

Mr. Roosevelt U, S Washington Ray Clapper America Uch Life Magazine

Segregation and Civic Life in a Small Society

A reflective piece on civic character contrasts two types of people. It praises public spirited citizens who work for communal betterment and condemns critics who undermine enterprise and public welfare. The author questions forming an internal club to expose “rotten apples.”

Citizn Prince

New Jersey Paper Defends Political News During War Time

A New Jersey newspaper defends publishing local politics amid wartime, saying it must inform readers to sustain democracy. The editor argues politics are needed to reveal government caliber and educate citizens, citing a duty to keep the public informed.

New Jersey Zews

Army Creates Officer Schools For Limited Service Recruits

Peter Edson explains a new Army program adding three officer training schools for limited service draftees. Starting Oct 1 at Grinnell College, Florida University, and North Dakota Agricultural College, these branch immaterial officers will serve in non combat administrative roles.

Army Joe Einstein Grinnell College Florida University North Dakota Agricultural College

Public Forum letters urge resolve in wartime effort

In a signed forum letter from Athens dated Sept 15, Bessie M. Gorslene praises civic fervor and condemns lenient treatment of saboteurs. She urges patriotic action including scrap drives, warns of Japan and Germany seeking to control American resources, and calls for a motivating battle hymn to sustain morale.

the Messenger Dorothy FB. McDonald Germany America Marseilles Roget de Lisle Japan

Ten Years Ago in Athens Society Notes

A surprise party for Mrs. C. E. Cross drew sixty guests in Athens. Notables include J. D. Brown returning from Harbor Springs, Miss Blanche Price in University Hospital Columbus for an appendectomy, and Frank Rauch Jr. heading to Kentucky Military Institute.

C. E. Cross Athens Blanche Price University Hospital Columbus Frank Rauch, Jr Lyndon, Ky Kentucky Military Institute

Poet's Corner Spring Commands the Heart of Me

A short verse from Laura B. Foster in Columbus presents spring’s calling and seasonal charm. The poet articulates how Spring, Summer, and Autumn woo the senses with mellow tones and ripening song.

Blue Lake Social Notes Update from the Region

Blue Lake community updates list social visits and farewells. Eloise Taylor visits relatives in Blue Lake while Mrs Kathyrn Brucker and others travel to Erie. Miss May Queen joins Glenna Saunders store staff as Crystal Saunders visits Coraopolis. Houseboats appear at Blue Lake to cut rent. Ev erette Saunders hosts farewell for John Holcomb before camp.

Blue Lake Eloise Taylor Adam Brucker Erie Harley Leslie Brucker V. Moore Sherman Waugh Gallipolis Emory Waugh James Taylor Dayton Fife South Charleston Kathryn Brucker C. E. Wise May Queen Glenna Saunders Crystal Saunders Coraopolis John Holcomb Everette Saunders Elmer Holcomb

Grace Russell resumes teaching at Hemlock school

Hemlock social notes show Grace Russell back to teaching after serving as governess at the Children’s Home. Visits include Roxie Vanhorn and son Jack with John Martin from Marion, Irene Gescer from Columbus, Nina Davis, and others.

The Summer of Secrets in Candace’s Family

Candace Beck faces pressure from Aunt Belle as she announces plans to train as a nurse after a summer of tense family friction. Belle derides Candace’s romance with Martin and urges a rapid marriage to secure her future, while Candace asserts her nursing training amid family disapproval and looming decisions.

Candace Beck Peter Fraiier Martin Corby Peter Candace Martin Bruce Frazier Belle Bruce Merrymount Hospital

Broadwell Social Briefs Highlight Weekly Visits and Inductions

Local notices list Ralph Westbrook headed for Army induction. многочисленные visits span Ironton Parkersburg Aliquippa Pittsburgh Albany Marietta Nelsonville Schley Amensville Mt Hermon and Decatur with families including the Garrets Vandykes Young Westbrook Ogg Oggs Brill and Keirns.

Lida Suttner Pittsburgh Alison Vandyke Albany Hattie Nolan Marietta Nanna Stewart New England Ella Oge Albert Herman Ogg Nelsonville John Young Roger Perley Keirns Amensville Geraldine Parsons Raymond Westbrook Schley Mary Edith Starling Everett Starling Mt. Hermon Evalina Brill Mary James Wilbur Duskey Mary Johnson Joe Young Ralph Davis Warren Oscar James Labor Day Hattie Hendershot William Place Clara Griffith Decatur Campbell Athens Earl Bolin

Order Award Deposit in Highway Land Condemnation

The state must deposit $200 with Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones as awarded to Holly Hudson by the circuit court commission for 0.02 acres taken for an access highway in Point Pleasant. The ordered payment accompanies condemnation proceedings against Hudson.

Point Pleasant Vernon Jones Holly Hudson Hudson Circuit Court

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Raymond Clapper Lord Strabolgi England Roosevelt Russia Euripides Peter Edson Washington Scene George Berkeley the Public Forum Bessie M. Gorslene J. D. Brown Harbor Springs Mich Guy J. Fierce Higley Bible Class The Christian Church Wilmer C. Harris Ohio University C. L. Martzolff C. E. Cooper Thomas C. McCracken College of Education Dean McIntire James P. Porter Co. C. Robinson School of Music Charles Figgins Preston Trough Horace Travis Jasper MecManaway Harry Otis Charles Weiss Walter Green Melvin Ward Donald Figgins Julius Smith John Emish Hiram Robinett Earl Lama Walter Keating Charlies Kennedy Jasper Lenear Charles Hartley Phil Parry William Devol OTS Poet's Corner Messenger Laura B. Foster By Galbraith Dug Paroff Blue Lake Social Hemlock BY Holly Watterson Hobbs Aunt Belle NEA Service, Inc Broadwell Social Briefs
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