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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
6
A brief item notes a works program in the county offering labor services at a plant and orchard area. It mentions applicants and labor roles, with references to a local WPA operation and potential fruit processing or related work.
Page four of The Athens Messenger outlines its publication details. It notes Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 and lists key staff positions. The paper is a member of multiple press associations and is distributed as a daily afternoon edition except Saturdays.
Rates listed for Athens Gallia Hocking Vinton and Washington Counties with annual ten week and weekly options. National reps named John W. Cullen Company in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland advertising rates available and nominal obituary or card of thanks charges.
The piece argues against dreaming of a postwar utopia and warns that future plans must align with the present and past. It condemns threats to free enterprise and representative government, urges curbing socialist drives, and warns that a bloated government risks dictatorship and defeat in war.
A column critiques the New Order in America noting high army rejection rates among the youth and arguing the social plans failed to provide full employment and secure food. It imagines postwar reforms including job creation and stable old jobs to ensure adequate living standards.
The text argues that preparedness is costly and cites France’s experience under occupation. It notes 400,000 francs per day paid to Germany for hosting troops and an annual indemnity of 146 billion francs, exceeding France’s annual receipts and other expenditures. It concludes that both prepared defense and lack of preparation incur heavy costs.
The Office for Emergency Management reports 642,600 people trained as of June 30. Of these, 90,000 gained jobs, 145,000 received on the job training for better positions, 270,000 unemployed youth pursued vocational training, and 137,000 took engineering defense courses. The piece stresses building assets for today and the future.
Raymond Clapper notes Britain’s wartime production is strained by a shortage of workers. Miners, shipyard crews, and women taking roles once reserved for men widen the labor pool, but coal stocks fall as 75,000 miners exit in a year. Shipyards along the Clyde remain productive yet short of labor, with many workers commuting long hours after bombing.
Peter Edson weighs the drift toward possible U S war involvement through naval supply runs. He notes ships carrying aid to Iceland Britain Near East Soviet Russia cross Japanese waters en route to Vladivostok and warns Washington anticipates a Navy response if Japan seizes sinks or ignores the shipments.
Taylor Ridge junior boys and girls class of the Church of Christ, led by Mrs. Virgil Swartz, traveled to Nelsonville for a swimming party and picnic Saturday. The trip was made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Canter, and Mrs. Bertha Heffken.
Mr George Banks and Mrs Banks hosted at Athens while Captain J B Allen and daughter visited Pomeroy to see Captain Horace Horton the last Ohio River captain. Attending were John Grosvenor L H Blackwood and Dr S K Mardis on business. Greta Lash returned from Middlesburg Va after six weeks at Bread Loaf School. About 100 delegates attended the Muskingum Primitive Baptist Association convention at Logan. Scotts Creek Baptist Church near Logan was the sole church of its denomination in Hocking County.
Twenty years ago Lena Patterson of Athens served as superintendent of fine and industrial arts at State Normal College in Kirksville Missouri. Mrs Lena M Slattery and daughter Mrs Frank Logan of Ocala Florida hosted a dinner at the Colonial. Gladys Starkey of Nelsonville invited Sunday School class members to a potluck supper with Fay Patton Edna Rutledge Edna Barron Naomi Semington Elsie Barber Gail Blackburn and Anna Bateman present.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alva Leyda age 59 were conducted at the family home with Rev W W McClure officiating and burial in Centenary Cemetery. Survived by husband Alva Leyda and siblings Clarence Perry and Clara Schwab plus nephews Harold Eaton and Ernest Perry.
Paul Butcher earns a master’s degree from Ohio State University with August commencement. Local residents meet and visit, including families of Bess Bingham, Jess Williams, and C. V. Davis. Army trainee Bob Abel returns from Fort Hayes, and Emma Wagoner cares for Mrs. Jack Jones. Church of Christ services begin next Monday night led by Evan W. Adamson.
Jim Mallory tests a hunch aboard the Aurora finding gold bars in the Sonora's first mate cabin. He dives to retrieve samples while suspense builds as the crew cuts off communication and a Cuban schooner closes in at dusk. He stays below to salvage, risking life and air as he uncovers wealth and danger.
Mrs Kermit Smith and daughter Judy from Springfield visit her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence McDonald. The Wallace and Frost families plus others attend the Wallace reunion at Lancaster. Vere Smith to Mansfield for teaching duties. Walter McDonald moves from Hocking to former Tipton property. Bernard Stanley family guests in Marietta. Local No 8 Ladies Auxiliary meets Tuesday with a benefit party and gift donations. Edgar Agan visits Poston with Mr and Mrs David Tait.
News Notes of Bradbury report Rev J P Miller’s farewell sermon on Sunday and his departure September 1 for Kentucky. Various local residents travelvisitor visits and family events including births and illnesses. Gary Martin and Hazleton families hosted relatives while William Russell and Earl Moore connections are noted. A Bradbury Church board special meeting is planned and several residents are listed with illness and travel updates.
The ninth census of the United States notes the 1870 count was incomplete in southern states while the nation’s population reached 38,558,371.
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