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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
4
In a compact feature the LOC races showcase exhibitions and funding for community districts. Partnerships with area farms and vendors aim to reach 300 cities, with events across Ames, Colurville, Landbridge, and nearby towns. Community groups prepare counts for a forthcoming week.
The Athens Messenger masthead outlines publication dates from 1896 to 1929 with staff roles including Gordon K as General Manager and Chart i H as Managing Editor. It notes Association memberships including Ohio Press and America Newspaper Publishers, plus AP rights and postal classification. Subscription and advertising terms are listed for various counties and rates.
Ohio may end the year with a several million dollar surplus prompting calls for tax cuts or broader local funding. Governor Bricker favors waiting to see next year’s revenues before spending, citing potential sales tax declines from reduced auto sales and nationwide federal policy shifts.
The piece questions Japan's concern over American supplies to Russia while citing a 1941 treaty between Russia and Japan promising peaceful relations and neutrality if either side faces third-party hostilities. It argues that such a tie should not prompt objections to Russia strengthening against unprovoked attack.
A Nebraska radio engineer used a microphone magnifying sound 2500 times beside a fast growing corn stalk. Listeners heard a faint shshsh when near the stalk, but distant sounds were inaudible. The result is not proven scientifically yet echoes long held poet and farmer beliefs.
Cuba joined the parade of countries sending Nazi officials home. Minister Cortina said Cuba proved German Consul Heisinger engaged in activities beyond past duties affecting Cuba’s security. The piece contrasts Germany’s claimed equality with global pushback.
Raymond Clapper reports from London on censorship limits for war news and explains British expectations after Roosevelt Churchill talks. He notes no direct war commitment from the U S, Russia’s rising role, and Britain’s renewed optimism based on allied gains and strategic shifts in Europe and the Far East.
Peter Edson notes a surprising accord between Aluminum Company of America and the Tennessee Valley Authority as they align to have TVA control Alcoa’s power resources in the upper Tennessee Valley. The piece traces Alcoa’s anti trust scrutiny, price history, and the shifting view of government and industry in wartime aluminum production.
Rutland notes visitors and social visits from Columbus Akron Racine and other cities. Families include Chase Brown Theobald Denison Radford Stansbury Wood Wise Lanning Michael Brown Fink Grueser Musser and others with hospital and employment updates.
A Portland reader argues England’s fight against Hitler justifies US aid and debt repayment. The writer credits English and Allied forces from Dunkirk to Dunkirk era battles and praises the RAF while urging active US support and avoiding costly US casualties.
Mrs A L McBee and sons Gale and Jack of Clarksburg West Virginia visited her parents Mr and Mrs Leroy Boggs with James Ross of Cincinnati returning Saturday. They attended Lawrence Chapel homecoming and left for Akron to visit sister Mrs Charles Young. Several local families hosted and visited on various days including the Burns Burns Berea trip and visits to Vienna Mable Hope Marlow Eva June Marlow and others. Occasional guests from Canton Athens Akron Dayton Sioux City Iowa also mentioned with farm and home events noted.
Miss Bertha Madlener public health nurse resumes duties Monday after vacation and plans to depart soon for a new position in Cincinnati.
Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Wilma Jackson’s home with Mrs. Stella Judy in charge. Devotions by Mrs. Alice Pierce. refreshments served to members and guests including Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Baughn. Next meeting at Maud Llewellyn’s home. CS of Methodist Church to hold rummage sale August 30 in Town House Building. Clarence Collins entertained guests at a birthday dinner for Mrs. Everett Wigal’s birthday.
Jim Mallory pursues salvage of the Sonora as a mysterious money man pressures him with a large cash offer to reveal the ship’s location and end his contract with Jeffery Hammond. Curly Bates reports a plan to cut into the cargo while Jim notes the wreck shows gunfire damage and hints at a broader conspiracy involving Eric Forbes Mary Larsen and Hammond.
Obituaries recall Mrs. Christopher Wagner of Cleveland and William Turvey of Wellston, both former Buchtel residents. Reports note church activity, a homecoming planned for Sept 7 at the M E Church, and a town picnic in Culp's Grove. A blooming night plant in Mrs. Bookman's yard draws 25 visitors.
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