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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1941

Page

4

Athens Messenger 1826 Rates and Publication Details

The Athens Messenger lists weekly publication details and subscription prices. It notes carrier and mail options in multiple Ohio counties with annual, semiannual, and ten week rates, plus extra postage info and national ad reps. The note includes standard classified notices pricing.

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Jeffersons Fear of Cities in Democratic Life

A Midwest educator argues that urban density undermines democracy by fostering anti social, self centered attitudes. He cites Jeffersons worry of city living eroding social bonds and the ability to value democratic ideals as populations cluster on urban outskirts and people retreat from community involvement.

Thomas Jefferson United States Midwest

We Can Change Leaders in Defense Production

In a forceful defense era assessment, the author asserts America leads in industrial output and readiness. He notes lapses in defense prep, credits growth since 1933, and argues for decisive action to boost production and remove political barriers if needed.

Training Drive Aids Defense Staffing Amid Labor Shortage

The announcement notes hundreds of defense companies training new workers in industrial processes. Enrollments reach 382 876 across classes aimed at defense skills and broader industrial jobs. Industry also funds about 12 million dollars for scholarships and vocational programs, signaling long term support for future workers.

Raymond Clapper On Hitler Win In France And Occupation

Raymond Clapper argues that military victories alone cannot secure Hitler’s control as seen in France. He cites French resistance, hostage shootings, and failed German aims in Norway, Czechoslovakia, and the Netherlands. He predicts an endless armed occupation of Europe if the strategy continues.

Washington Hitler France Lisbon Paris Germany Gestapo Europe

Seeds of Hitler's downfall spread across Europe

The speaker argues Hitler planted seeds across Europe that will destroy his order as nations long for liberation and join the free world. He emphasizes sea power and alliance of the United States and Great Britain enabling trade and freedom for France Holland Scandinavia and other nations in a community of free peoples.

Hitler Europe United States Great Britain France Holland Scandinavia

Dr Murphy studies sweet potatoes in wartime agriculture

Washington content notes Dr R E Murphy of the Agriculture Department dedicates research to sweet potatoes as a means to expand use of surplus crops. He explains the program aims to promote both Irish and sweet varieties to adapt acreage and prevent waste while potato consumption declines.

Washington R. E. Murphy Department of Agriculture Murphy

Sweet potato set to rescue U S crop acreage

The Department of Agriculture promotes sweet potatoes as a new crop to fill abandoned cotton land. Dr. Murphy and colleagues see sweet potatoes as a potential corn substitute for the south and western states. Yields have risen from 100 to about 300 bushels per acre, aiding stock feed and starch supply. Dr. John W. Studebaker cites education against totalitarian trickery.

Department of Agriculture South West Pacific Coast States

Social Notes From Corning Fragments of Visits and News

Mrs. Robert Spence attended the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Ranche Baughman in Crooksville. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosenkrantz and son Curt of Long Island NY. Mrs. Jo Smith is reported improved after illness. Various visits span Charleston WV to Columbus and Chicago with relatives and friends. A birth is announced for Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Eickel.

William Wright Sr Margaret Jack Gene Lanning Columbus Sam Atkinson Helen Klarenback Mary Alice Irwin George Klarenbeck Jack Miller Chanute Field Illinois Donley Edwards Charles Gerrard Athens Clara Wilson Albert Hetticks Corning Michigan Earl Mason Akron Mr. Mason Dave Mason Lenore Young F. A. Cady Jr Miss Young Wade Young Mary Adaline Rodgers William Rodgers Richard Mason George Lamb Tropic Leonard Eickel Clarence Dew O Defiance Edna Dew

Fox Hunters Meet in McArthur Set for Early October

The Vinton County Fox Hunters Association plans a multi day beach show at the McArthur school starting Sept. 30 with officer elections and dog painting. Casts run Oct. 1 2 and 3 with final cast Oct. 4 plus trophy awards and a banquet at Hotel Lantz.

McArthur Vinton County Fox Hunters’ Association Lantz-Hamilton Sarah Trimmer Thorpe John Thorpe Thorpe Noble County Arthur McCoy New Vienna Robert McCoy Martha Rosser Cleveland James Shriver Hazel Rosser

Rutland Personal and Social Notes Roundup

The Rutland column lists local family visits and events. Rev Buckley and grandson Larry Hoover attended the North Lewisburg Church centennial. Harmony Circle met in Middleport. several residents visited relatives in Columbus and Nitro West Virginia. Clover Farm store meeting in Athens. notable birthdays and upcoming church events noted including a fish fry and home coming with debt final note burning.

Rutland Buckley Larry Hoover North Lewisburg Methodist Church Harmony Circle of the Christian Church William Theobald Middleport Earl Snowden Akron Frances Snowden Edith Bean Columbus Paul Bean M. E. Rathburn Isaac Taylor Harry Williamson Marion Taylor Clover Farm Athens Rel Jordan Ellizabeth Davidson Alwilda Louise Davidson Nitro W. Va J. M. Boggess A.H.S Coalton Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Methodist Church Roy Tillis R. L. Jones Eli Denison l Harry Williams The James Titus Dayton Herman Hoppes Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority M. J. Taylor Pittsburgh Margaret Taylor

Bride From the Sky Ends In Kidnapped Wedding Crisis

Judy Allen plans to marry attorney Philip Rogers but is abducted on the eve of her wedding by Sandy Ammerman who insists she must marry him. Judy fights to reach her own wedding as the drama heads toward a climactic conclusion.

Judy Allen Philip Rogers Sandy Ammerman Peg Gordon Judy Sandy Phillip Sara Fuller Dearest Phil Lochinvars Jasons Mattie Barrymore Rogers West Point Soma Philip

Surprise birthday and farewell for Mrs Bertha Guess

A surprise party and farewell were held for Mrs. Bertha Guess who moves to Michigan. Friends and relatives attended a potluck, and Guess received many useful gifts before departure this week.

Sand Run Bertha Guess Michigan Edna Beal Carrie Wolfe Frances Easterling Eloise Easterling Gene Blake Donald Blake Ralph Beal Grace Shultz Grace Simmers Madge Mayes Florence Priest Edward Beal Audrey Mayes Barberton Arthur Paulk Floyd Champ Columbus George Clemens McConnelsville Donald Wolf Akron Mary Hannah New Straitsville Annie Buchler Kirtland Sara Ethel Bachelder Plains Elizabeth Williams Nelson Walters Jim North Clara North Joshua Wahi Chester Bartow George Spang Jee Logan Clifford Beal

Dundas Social and Personal Highlights

Floyd Peck U S Air Corps from Roanoke Va visits his wife and parents in Dundas. A reception for Rev Glendon E Herbert U S Minister is postponed to Wednesday night due to Mrs Herbert illness. A pot luck luncheon will follow at the school house. Circlesville visitors include Vernal Wise and Bobby. Apple Festival attendance noted. Various local households host guests and trips. Yeoman Miss Oreana Puckett departs for Chillicothe for work. England’s House of Commons forbids umbrella and overcoat in a humorous closing line.

Earl Foreman Jackson Garrison Canton J. E. Rosser William Lucas Jeanne Foreman Dayton Lucas P. E. Wrightsel Nellie Leach Chillicothe G. C. Frye Bridgeport Ted Whitmore P. W. Gorsuch Duane Rosser Athens O. W. Prasuhn Columbus Herbert Kesinger Rachel Camp H. DePue Emma Woolweaver Garnet Woolweaver Jackson County Jackson Dave Eberts George Peck Stephen H. DePue William Arthur Orchard Park N. Y Arthur South Carolina William Arthur Jr Oreana Puckett Ella Beckley Edward Salts Galena

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