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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger shows 1825 founding, listing Frederick Wen as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as general manager with Charlies H. Harris as managing editor. It notes daily weekday edition and a larger Sunday edition, plus affiliations and circulation rates across Ohio and beyond.
The piece argues that taxing corporations harms ordinary people who own them, risks bankrupting fixed-income firms like utilities, and jeopardizes postwar employment and expansion. It criticizes a proposed tax bill for burdening basic industry and warns Congress must act to protect economic recovery and war bond support.
The article urges aggressive civilian defense fire training for all communities to maximize readiness against possible fire bombs and to reduce ordinary fires. It emphasizes volunteers, early extinguishment of fires from faulty stoves, and eliminating fire causes through safer storage and maintenance in homes and businesses.
The piece argues that retailers have cooperated fully with OPA price controls and cut profits to curb prices. It notes few profiteering cases, praises anti hoarding and anti scare advertising efforts, and warns retailers may need higher margins if costs rise. If controls fail, the government must act, not retailers.
Raymond Clapper notes July war production should improve after a rough June with improved output but stresses raw material shortages. The plan prioritizes fighting weapons, essential civilian needs, and secondary equipment, with expeditors to enforce quotas and a merged US Britain production view run by WPB.
Leonard Tucker denounces world war as a struggle over regathering Israel in Palestine. He urges opening the Holy Land to Jewish rehabilitation and warns nations against opposing God and Jerusalem. Signed Athens August 15.
Peter Edson notes the U.S. Army's move from formal courts to swift administrative punishment. For 1941, 5,369 general court martial charges were filed but only 4,657 convictions occurred, with desertion and larceny among the top offenses.
The Syracuse column lists residents visiting or returning from trips to Washington D C Cleveland Parkersburg and Phoenix with several taking new jobs or changing posts. Names include Norman Grueser Ralph Swearingen Bernice Stowe Lenora Campbell Joe Quisenberry Roger Quisenberry Earl Foit and others as community ties surface through reunions travel and new work at Ohio University Marietta Company Middleport and Russell's Confectionary.
Ray E Hart former Ohio University athlete named vocal and instrumental teacher for Shade and Albany districts. Several Athens residents listed for entertainment and civic roles. Harvest Home picnic at Portland Aug 20 featured Racine School Band. wedding attendances noted in Columbus and Athens. Joe Richards named Athens County Democratic Central Committee chairman with Michael Collins Jr. secretary and long executive slate listed.
The W S C S of Clarks Chapel will hold an ice cream social on Friday evening August 21 on the church lawn with homemade ice cream and cake served starting at 6 30 p m Proceeds go to the U S. Nearby residents and visitors are noted at Sunday meals and family visits including Mr and Mrs Ray Rose Hooper Sr Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips Esther J A Bell and others Funeral services for Mrs Fred Schmidt Lower Plains were held Wednesday at the church led by Rev Price The Loyal Daughters 4 H Club met at the church planning fair exhibits
Penny reveals her true identity to mills workers and pledges a 10 percent raise as she promotes unity in Kirktown. Jim returns from vacation changed by jealousy and alcohol, and Penny struggles to decide whether to stay and help him or leave with his crisis unresolved.
Chesterhill items list visits and moves including Dr. Ruth Bowman from Chicago visiting her mother and brother Earl Bowman. Will Hiatt visiting his sister Lillie and Ella Hiatt in Chesterhill. Judge Carlos Reicker in critical condition at Bethesda Hospital after pneumonia. families moving within Morgan County. several mothers and relatives visiting Arkansas and West Virginia. hospital stay for Leah Woodyard after appendicitis. doctor’s office closed. prominent local sales and social visits noted. many residents in and around Marion Township.
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