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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
4
The essay argues reunions sustain kinship despite drift and feuds. It notes new babies, wartime divisions, and distant relatives, yet contends reunions keep ties alive, reveal lineage, and preserve traditions for families scattered across the country.
A critical column argues that diverse groups resist giving up gains for a shared defense and economy. It contends presidents appease farmers workers and other pressure groups for political balance and warns European plotters exploit American disunity.
The government should encourage private enterprise and invest in it as the goose that lays the golden eggs. While demanding from industry in a national emergency, it must strengthen the sector and avoid policies that hinder electricity, oil, and coal. Investments by private investors fuel prosperity and defense.
The piece argues that postwar research benefits will show through new products and distribution methods, calling for big subsidies to farmers while noting wasted effort in seeking new industrial raw materials. Jo Davidson, American sculptor, is quoted on the need for energy and freedom.
Washington notes that while Churchill argues the U S nears war, Clapper says the nation is waging two parallel wars against the Axis economic and propaganda. He describes plans to intensify Latin American sanctions and listening posts, and calls for stronger production for front-line forces as the Atlantic balance shifts and Britain faces possible moves against Portugal and Spain.
Peter Edson analyzes Congress proposed tax measures aimed at raising 3.5 billion through new and higher rates on about 40 items. Auto taxes, refrigerating and air conditioning, washing machines, and radio sets are examined with projections, noting defense needs and potential production curtailments. The piece underscores uncertainty in revenue forecasts but suggests total gains may hold near the target.
Funeral services for Charles A. Triplett 74 died Wednesday night at his Hamden home were held Saturday. He born Willow West Virginia and lived in Hamden 33 years. Survived by wife Anna L. Hawks 1909, one step son Clarence Sherrod four grandchildren in Columbus four sisters and two brothers. Burial in Hamden Cemetery.
Wilkesville residents share weekend visits with relatives in Columbus Dayton Chillicothe and nearby towns. Pythian Sisters plan ice cream and cake refreshments at upcoming meeting and request eggs or cake from absentees. Nell McGarvey’s daughter Virginia Nell Strong underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery. A shower honors Vesta Nelson Canade on her recent marriage. Tommy Mulholland enlisted in the Navy and was rejected on final examination in Cincinnati.
Women of Christian Service met at the Janod Log Cabin with Mrs. L. F. Miller in charge and a noon potluck. Social items include visits to Athens and Morgantown, several family reunions planned for Aug 10 and 17, a church pastor resignation, evangelistic meetings, a wiener roast, and guests from Athens and Illinois.
Rutland items list residents visiting relatives and travel across states. J M Baggess improving, J Utsinger visiting Dayton, Snowdens and Higleys weekend visits, Heidergott vacationing, Schooner employed in Detroit, Chase and Judy visiting Fort Wayne, C O Chapman and Dr. Raymond at Logan golf, Schoonover employed Canton, Don Smith and Kathleen Snowden visiting Newport News, Lester Boggess helping at home, Jack Bean returns to Columbus, Buckley parsonage circle meet, Hattie McKenzie Athens ill relative care, Konrad Scholl Rutland visitor, E S Mills Syracuse visiting Patterson.
Barbara confronts Dugan and Hank Chase as a weekend at Larrys Yard brings secrets to light. Dugan faces accusations over a Midwest Oil offer and a land sale while Barbara discovers betrayal fueling a bitter rift. Hank apologizes as Dugan contemplates leaving Briar Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Bigony attended a Columbus family reunion. Several families from Meigs and nearby counties visited relatives in Athens Pomona Grange hosted events at Vinton Township High School. Others traveled to Pom eroy Wellston and Mound Hill for gatherings and social visits, with updates on hospital discharge and local travel.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pond and Miss Mae Schaal returned Sunday from Chicago where they attended a Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Insurance Company training school held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. The trip featured a banquet and a Cubs vs Giants game, plus a visit to the art institute for the Twentieth International Exhibition of Water Colors including a full room of Charles Burchfield works. Charles Burchfield is the brother of local resident Fred Burchfield.
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