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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
4
Rates listed for Ohio and outside Ohio include 1 year 5.50 to 8.00, 6 months 3.00 to 4.50, 8 weeks 1.00, 1 week 20c, by carrier 10.40 to 5.20, daily 4c, Sunday varies. Paper entered at Athens post office as second class matter. Milton quote on liberty appears.
A wartime political squabble is aired with leaders urging unity to win the war while denouncing factional fighting. The piece warns against partisan vitriol, echoes historical battles for reelection, and cautions against isolationist or divisive tactics that aid the enemy.
The piece contrasts the wrong rationing attempt along the Atlantic Seaboard with a correct approach in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the East. It attributes the shift to tanker shortages and delivery constraints, noting increased aviation fuel demand and ongoing public cooperation while production rises to meet need.
Assistant War Secretary Patterson coined the term Sixth Columnists to classify gossipers skeptics fault-finders drones and shirkers as mildly opprobrious critics of the national effort. He contrasts them with Fifth Columnists who actively betray the country for money or hate.
Raymond Clapper analyzes India's Congress Party and native industrialists led by J. K. Birla. He notes tensions between social goals and business interests, concerns over American missions, and the push for independence as India faces wartime supply roles and potential Japanese influence.
Peter Edson discusses how MacArthur’s Philippines escape shaped Allied morale and Japanese strategy. He argues civilian confidence relies on occasional brave disclosures while military secrecy protects strategic aims, noting the dangers of public overreach and the limits of homefront knowledge.
Donald M. Nelson, War Production Chief, stresses rapid manufacturing as a machine gun factory can outfit a regiment in a day and a half, making every hour and minute crucial in wartime production.
The Hemlock Central School PTA held its regular meeting with Mrs. Allwine discussing a garden project and Gerald McDaniel performing a clarinet solo with Imogene Hodgson. A. C. Eisle presented films, and C. D. Siders supervised work from the manual training department. Election of a nominating committee named P. B. Osenbaugh, Mrs. Glenna Williams, and Mrs. Olema Drake. Next meeting April 15 features Mrs. L. C. Staats, regional director of Ohio.
The D R Zenner home hosted an Episcopal Church Choir evening with director Miss Helen Hedden Roach of Ohio University School of Music. Two Athens girls Ruth Cone and Pauline Cone, daughters of Mr and Mrs Frank Cone, were named new Chi Omega officers. Francys Cochran entertained the Past Chief's Club at the Charm Shoppe, then a theater party at the Majestic.
Twenty years ago Postmaster E. R. Lash retired from the Athens Post Office and earned Treasury praise for record savings certificate sales in March. The First Baptist Church of Athens bought the Robert Smith property on E. State St for a proposed new church. Athens Woman's Music Club officers included Mrs. Carl Beasley and Mrs. O. L. Hoisington. A Yonkers, New York party, including Mr. Clyde Edmundson and Elizabeth, arrived. Clyde Edmundson’s party was visitors in the Cream Fried Cake business, which sold to a New York resident.
Judge C O Chapman issued a marriage license March 27 to Bernard Henry Bobo and Opal Arzille Friend. A divorce petition was filed March 26 for Lelia Hughes vs Charles Hughes. Clerk Delbert Johnson licensed explosives buyers. twenty licenses sold to date. Auditor Gill published the 1941 annual report. name change hearing April 30 for Ernest William Stanley to William Ernest Stanley. War years reduce sales tax receipts. real estate transfers listed. Official resigns Carl R Smith. relief in county discussed. 39 men called for military service. new registrant advisors named.
A mountain of scrap iron seized by the government on a West Carrollton farm was sold to the American Rolling Mills. The sale prices were fixed by the Office of Price Administration.
Rev Stevens will preach Sunday morning and evening in Mt Union. John Nicholson family marked his 83rd birthday with a dinner at his home. Attending were Ray Nicholson and many Nicholsons plus Wisemans and Epples from nearby towns. Others visited or stayed with Nicholson and Epple families over the weekend.
Langsville social notes mention Anna Miller visiting Cumberland to care for ill sister Maggie Combs. Eileen Durst employed in Middleport. Alice Grapes returns after two weeks in Columbus with family. Doris and Ray Miller family visits. Nelsons plan Harrisburg trip. Dorothy Eblin clerking in Miller store. Ladies Aid met at Miller sisters. Helen Jordan and Mr Matheny wed. friends hosted a serenade and shower.
Allan Steele evades Mexican police scrutiny while investigating a cannery operation on Sun Su's gulf coast route. He hides near a pine hill and observes a two island setup with a cannery, a bungalow, and disciplined Japanese workers. A Eurasian riflemen confront him as the chapter ends.
Local society notes report several residents attending an American Legion Auxiliary conference in Bremen. Easter pageant at Murray Methodist Church is set for Easter sunrise with Miss Mabel LaFever directing. Various families hosted and visited relatives across Columbus, Crooksville, Marietta, Zanesville, and other nearby towns.
Minersville town folks visit relatives and attend weddings. John Baum of Wheeling spent the day with kin, returning home with his wife. Margaret Thomas attended the Esther Frecker and Terry DeWolf wedding in Columbus. The Hartenbach family from Mansfield and Athene visited relatives. Easter vacation guests include Jimmy Hayman of Dayton with grandparents. Zahl and niece Mary Ohlinger Middleport spent Sunday here. Zahl and father August Zahl prepare to return home after wintering with Will Ohlinger. Grueser family from Columbus visited Eliza beth Grueser’s home over the weekend. Sayre and party from Racine stayed with Frank and daughter Mrs Ashton Sayre.
Alfred Blake's farewell dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Eugene Blake with family and neighbors attending. Health updates note Estel Blake recovering from appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital. Visits and social activities include Mary Beal at Junction City and Blanche Riley’s pre Easter services nightly.
Bradford Bible School attendance last Sunday was 84. Mrs Elia Hysell of Bradbury spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hendricks. Mr and Mrs Charles Buck visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Floyd Rumfield and Mrs Nancy Might of West Rutland. Mrs Jessie Russell has returned. Spending a week in Louisville Mickey Buck employed at Roseville spent the week end here with his parents.
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