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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
4
This page lists the Athens Messenger publishing details, staff roles, memberships, and distribution facts. It notes the paper is published weekdays with a Sunday edition, along with subscription rates by carrier and mail for several counties.
Raymond Clapper argues that Hitler’s birthday cannot be celebrated as a normal occasion. He condemns the dictator as an oppressor and warns that war costs, taxes, and global devastation follow his rule. The piece critiques America’s symbolic flag raising in Berlin as hollow.
An optimistic writer warns that democracy faces a global threat as Nazism fascism and communism gain ground. He argues Americans must awaken defend freedom endure hardships and resist foreign plotters while nations drift toward tyranny and the two ocean navy is far off.
The piece argues that the U S public is shifting from isolationism to support for Allied efforts as total war reshapes life at home. It warns of rights concessions and increased government power, suggesting citizens may surrender domestic freedoms to leaders in a changing world.
Maj. Gen. Robert C. Richardson Jr. told army publicity officers that the public has a right to know what soldiers in camp are doing. Do not suppress adverse happenings. airing them clearly is better than letting rumors grow.
Peter Edson analyzes the flood of one minute claims in the House as members seek time to speak. He notes the practice of asking unanimous consent, the Easter vacation return, and a chorus of remarks from Lambertson Sumners and Rich reflecting contemporary political tensions.
Mr and Mrs Wylie Ours announce the birth of a son weighing 8 12 pounds last Saturday morning. Community events include a Women's Society of Christian Service meeting with Mrs Mabel Roush Thursday afternoon and a Grange gathering at Tupper Plains Monday evening. Rev C L Thayer gave his farewell sermon before moving to Portsmouth to lead the Union Mission.
The Athens Junior and Senior High staged a Spring Frolic with two dramas a comedy and three skits in preparation. Mrs. C Roy Cline of the Esther Class at the First Christian Church received a surprise birthday party at 26 McKinley Ave. Babe Ruth sustained a leg injury in a game that cost him a week of play for the New York Yankees, who led the American League.
Members of the Angler's Club fished the Hocking River while a $20,000 cottage rose on the hill below the Athens State Hospital for tubercular patients. Mrs. Fordyce Stewart became the new patroness and entertained at Mrs. E. M. Garrett's home on Park Place. Logan High School's baseball team beat Murray City 15 to 5 at the fairgrounds in their second win of the season.
Social notes recount local visits and travels in Guysville and nearby areas. Individuals named include Don A Campbell returning from Steubenville, Ed Norris and daughters from Columbus visiting Mrs Hattie Kincaid, and many relatives and friends gathering for Easter events and meals.
Blue Lake notes report James Shaw critically ill and a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Maribel Haffelt. Various locals win prizes, visit relatives, or fall ill. Clay Rural schools close. many snakes killed. Violet illnesses, baptisms, and social events are noted along with travels by Marion and Columbus residents.
In the wake of yesterday’s blast Dr. Hale and Carolyn discuss the accident and the remaining X-999. Carolyn questions secrecy, compensation, and safe handling while Ken Palmer pursues Carolyn, and Hale contemplates telling the police. The story focuses on tension between duty, risk, and personal loyalties.
In Carolyns private office Leana Sormi urges Robert Hale to use the secret X 999 for vast power. She claims it can destroy rivals, revolutionize industry, and give them dominion over a continent as their bond deepens and the secret nears exposure.
Relatives gathered at Alfred M E Church for the funeral of Mrs Mary Swartz on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included George Termeer and his wife and daughter, Jimmey Amon, Thelma Travis, Albert Termeer of Columbus, Virgil Swartz and family from Pine Grove WV, Bruce Nickson and the Caldwells of Guysville, Carrie Burson of Athens, and others. John Keehler was taken to St Joseph hospital Parkersburg for observation. Emma Turlim, who cared for the Swartz couple, returned home near Reno. S W OBrien and American relatives from Manila visited then returned to Harry Guthrie’s, while Alba Castle, Homer Conelly, and Guy Midkiff visited Sandusky.
Syracuse social notes record residents returning from winter elsewhere, property changes and renovations, upcoming Board of Education and church events, conferences, and local visits. Notable items include Hannah McBride, William Bath, Lenora Campbell, and Marcia Karr, with property and church activity mentioned around Asbury Methodist Church and nearby towns.
Lester Hammond found a gas line leak at 432 Oak St Tuesday and the gas ignited. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was extinguished, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported.
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