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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
4
Ohio launches a campaign to mark danger spots with yellow no passing stripes on 8000 miles of roads outside towns. The Highway Patrol urges motorists to obey lines on hills curves and where sight is limited, stressing safety and courtesy to reduce accidents and deaths.
Returning Americans recount Europe’s horrors and Nazism’s blight, adding leaven to U S defense. They describe long, trying efforts to repatriate thousands, crowded into hard quarters, yet glad to come home and leave all behind. Their stories inspire faith in free government and national ideals.
A historical note on American mobilization during summer maneuvers outlines transporting 132901 troops and equipment using 466 special trains 3112 coaches 1324 baggage cars and 497 flat cars. It emphasizes the scale and organization required highlighting the nation’s rail efficiency and the magnitude of modern military operations.
After years of subnormal business the heavy construction industry shows a sharp upturn with plant overbuilding issues easing. Engineering News-Record reports awards up 69 percent from last year, signaling a rebound in the building sector and rising employment prospects.
Hugh Johnson argues the Burke-Wadsworth conscription bill is flawed and poorly explained. He urges extensive study and public education, warns against partisan coalitions, and favors a simple selective service aligned with wartime needs, stressing orderly reform over hurried action.
Johnny fears Jean and Molly conspire to capture the Wharf Theater crowd. Jean and Molly grow closer, while Johnny battles jealousy and the lure of love. He warns himself the theater’s hold may ruin real feelings as he clings to Molly and its danger.
Johnny and Molly navigate theatre life on the Cape as rehearsal pressures mount. Jean Reynolds returns to Cape town stirring past feelings while Molly declares love, prompting Johnny to confront unresolved ties and a shattered pottery bowl in a tense moment before the curtain.
Bruce Catton analyzes New Deal politics and the 1938 purge's impact on the Democratic Party. He notes Wallace’s rise, Roosevelt’s labor ties, and plans for a farmer labor shift, while commenting on war economies and industrial growth shaping postwar policy.
A brief item recalls a mirage seen in Albany by Lee Roberta near Andrew W. Allom on N College St, noting Jake in a forest scene and mentioning an 8th birthday celebration. The piece also covers local misfortune when Billy Abdella was injured after a car collision, and notes election of Athens County Cow Testing Association officers. Twenty years ago highlights include Athens history and blackberry harvests.
Community notes list visits from Johnstown and Akron residents to Bashan families, weekends with the Gainor and Wyant households, and relatives in Parkersburg Racine and Wheeling. Death of John Biram announced by his daughter Mrs Gardner. Ladies AM Society met with Orville Gainer. next meeting at Mrs Lottie Hayman. Frank Bailey visited his brother Allen and family. Nell Trowell of Wheeling visiting local friends and Cheste area.
The Chase Circle of Ruth met Thursday July 25 at Mrs Hattie Savage home. A noon potluck followed with members Alwilda Martin Julian Graham Pauline Martin Mary Chase Minta Chase Mattie Coates Hattie Savage Grace Woodyard Alberta Woodyard Lola Goodin Estapaugh Mabel Carbaugh Belle Overholzer Lena Overholzer Florentine text notes upcoming meeting August 20.
Dr Josephine Rathbone notes humans need regular rest despite modern electric lighting. She advises two brief daily periods for conscious relaxation to release muscle tension and reduce chronic fatigue, with focus on calves, buttocks, neck and arms for relief.
Corning notes Andrew Perini Sr. retires after 34 years with New York Central Railroad. He served 23 years as coal dock foreman at the roundhouse and turns 65 this July. Also Mother-Daughter Banquet plans at Methodist Church set for Aug 7 and a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spence Jr. at Earl Wilson's home. Community personals list many visits, reunions, and local happenings statewide.
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Bolin and daughter Betty Jean with James Hendershot visited Mit. Sterling’s home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Tee. Ida Nice and Ralph of Uysville spent Monday at their home. Simon Layton hosted a birthday party with Ruth White and Wayne Cumming. An Ann’s pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ford Sampson. Grandparents Howard Sampson and Mr. and Mrs. John Marin attended from Cutler. Sunday guests at the Cook Van Dyke home included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fultz of Portsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ross and two children of Amesville, Jake DeFever of Mansfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nolen and daughter Sie with Mrs. Hattie Nolen of Maria.
Long Bottom Monthly community notes record a United Brethren Church gathering at the Methodist Church with Rev Paul Ladauga and Rev Paxton speaking, plus a tent meeting run by Rev Hill at Mopers Plaine. About 150 attended a flag raising at the school lot with a Boy Scout led by Mr Stratton from Athens. Also noted are Riverside Garden Club’s picnic at Forked Run and an upcoming flower show August 13 in the Methodist Church basement, plus various visits and family travels in Meigs County.
Bidwell Social News lists Mrs. James Michel and family from Lima plus Mrs. Amanda Livesay of Gallipolis visiting Mr. and Mrs. T J Moore. Local dinners, weekend visits, and various neighbors in Columbus Gallipolis and Albany are noted with several gatherings and reminders of community events.
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