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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
4
Officials stress life tenure and certificates as standards amid district debates. Names of staff and schools appear in fragmented list, reflecting ongoing discussions on teacher credentials and job security.
Rates listed for Athens Gallia Hocking Morgan Vinton counties with eight week mail option in advance at 18 cents by carrier. One year four dollars and fifty cents six months two dollars and ten weeks one dollar. National reps John W. Cullen Company in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Advertising rates on request at offices. Obituary and card of thanks charged separately.
A leaflet argues big business grows from human instinct to seek better goods and services. It cites U.S. firms in autos, foods, pianos, cash registers, elevators, silk stockings and towels, linking public trust to corporate expansion and broad well being.
In a calm editorial stance, the author argues that lingering resentment over war, taxes, service, and inconveniences harms efforts to improve the world. Citing Norwegians and others who endured hardship, the piece urges resolute action over brooding bitterness to defend and better the nation and reduce future resentments.
Reports over two weeks say Hopkins Stalin Churchill and Roosevelt discussed a British invasion plan for Holland Spain or Norway. The motive is to force Hitler to fight two fronts, though proposals have been rejected so far. Russia’s survival on two fronts is a core driver of the discussions.
Raymond Clapper notes in a London column that Britain faces limited options for a second European front. Plans discussed include a Holland landing, Spain and Portugal routes, Norway invasion, and U S food ships. thematic obstacles include Roosevelt’s power, shipping shortages, and armored equipment gaps. Germany stocks about 47 divisions in western Europe totaling around 700,000 men, while British tanks remain scarce after Dunkirk.
Washington notes describe the Economic Defense Board led by Vice President Wallace. Cabinets across State, Treasury, War, Navy, Commerce, and the Attorney General will attend mainly early and plenary sessions, with alternates to handle day to day work. The plan divides the world into four zones with committees to study economies and wage economic war, including a Western Hemisphere group chaired by Nelson Rockefeller focusing on cultural and commercial relations.
Dr. C. L. Jones and C. H. Harris came back from Newark where they attended a Rotary convention. Jones was Athens club president and Harris the secretary. Mrs. Roger J. Jones and her son Jane visited Martins Ferry to see the Joneses' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Moore.
A light vote occurred for mayor and the board of education in the city. Byron Wolfe of Logan and his wife welcomed a ten pound son, with the Carpenters of this city as grandparents. House guests included Thelma Miller and Isabel Miller with Thelma’s sister Catherine of Hemlock and Detroit. Dr. W. G. Danford and son Byron traveled to Columbus on business. R. A. Dalton completed a new residence on Athens East Side.
A narrative poem where Lawd and Mose discuss planting berries to honor a just cause. Mose claims planting seed on hills and hollows across a new land to sustain poor children, with white berries as a lasting memorial. The piece frames equality, accessibility, and endurance, ending with a vow to record the deed.
Mr. and Mrs. Mont Price and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carson marked their forty first wedding anniversaries Sunday at the Price home. A large gathering included Flossie Davis Maude Scott Judson Price Walter McElhinny Lena McElhinny C E Vance Nile Price R B Carson George Carson J S Johnson Ellen Kennedy Jessie Russell and others. A white cake served as centerpiece, followed by speeches from R B Carson and George Carson.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shenefield and Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Hoffman visited Homer Faught in White Cross Hospital Colum bus Tuesday night where he is seriously ill. Several residents traveled to Albany, Athens and Portsmouth on family business and birthday observances with relatives in the area. The Green-Ogdin-Castor reunion at Columbia Chapel drew 173 relatives and friends.
Jim Mallory under another name attends a Hammond mansion gathering in Miami Beach. Lois Hammond's party exposes Mary Larsen and a dangerous web around Jeffery Hammond. The night hints at traps and a perilous business feud as Mallory navigates intrigue aboard the Sonora’s shadow.
Mrs. William Seid enstricker and family from Cleveland visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Pullins. Miss Perkins concluded Bible School sessions and returned to Scranton Pa. Rev Justus Chandler led Sunday services. W C S S meetings were hosted by Mrs. W. F. Deem and Mrs. Lizzie Adams with 18 members 5 visitors present. Upcoming gathering set for Sept 4 with Mrs. Leslie Deem. Various relatives from Kentucky Iowa and West Virginia visited or stayed with local families.
An excavation tablet unearthed in northern Mesopotamia in 1932 suggests the Genesis story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion was known in the East about six millennia ago. The find ties early Mesopotamian literature to biblical narrative origins.
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