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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1942
Page
4
Public notice page listing subscription rates, editors, publishers, and associations. Includes historical masthead details, publication schedule, and a Milton quote about liberty. No specific events or people beyond staff and general references.
The Marine raiders are trained for a spearhead invasion role in the Solomons. They are hand picked, led by tough officers, and have impressed the nation with secret missions and bold actions against the Japs. Their daring stories boost morale and support for the war effort.
A column notes some cities cut civilian budgets and public works to fund civilian defense. Yonkers Watertown Mason City West Palm Beach Knoxville Pasadena Winnetka Rumford Asheville Sterling cut several operations and double staff to balance costs, praising the effort.
The First Lady clarifies that admiration for Russia and its people does not require backing the Communist Party in the United States. She insists Americans can oppose Hitler and pursue victory the American way.
A correspondent reports Britain conducting a quiet campaign to tarnish Mahatma Gandhi's prestige in the United States. The traveler claims the aim is to curb Gandhi as his influence could enable Japan to seize India and align with the Nazis, risking a return to brutal totalitarian rule. The piece argues for swift action to undermine Gandhi's standing if any influence exists.
In a wartime era piece, Pvt Bud Nash notes gasoline firms seek profit through efficiency schemes such as cutting cylinders or tire savings. He argues Americans pursue a remedy to trouble as part of the capitalistic ethos while contrasting with Britain’s rationing. The quote ends with Bulwer Lytton on purpose versus talent.
In a critical look at wartime policy, Raymond Clapper argues the administration delays conscription of younger men, rationing, and rubber and fuel controls. He cites Baruch’s committee, fuel oil shortages, and studies in Nebraska showing civic drives for scrap metal and rubber, highlighting public impatience and local initiative.
Peter Edson weighs Finland's stalemate in World War II politics. He notes Finland's tight grip by German forces in the north and the impossibility of peace with the Soviet without major shifts. A UN reconquest of Norway is deemed unlikely due to the rugged terrain and vast distances.
The Plains area residents including Roy Wilson Pearl Wells Lancaster and the Gilhams visited relatives in Nelsonville Lancaster and Athens. Funeral services were held for Charles Dunlap in Corning, with many local families attending.
Residents and relatives from Columbus Lorain and West Virginia gathered here for visits and supper at the Hook home. Several locals including military personnel and revival leaders were mentioned along with a birthday dinner for Mrs. Griffin.
Mrs Barnett and guests visit in New Marshfield and Cherry Ridge hosts are listed. Several families including Midkiff, Welker, Heilman, Hawk and Reeder host or visit across Bunker Hill Zanesville Tuppers Plains Monroeville Port Midkiff Parkersburg Columbus and other nearby areas. Mrs Avery Nelson leaves for a week in East Liverpool. Mrs Orville Midkiff seriously ill in Nelsonville.
Messenger Readers are invited to submit verses with name and address. A memory of a couple wedding at a small church ends with the minister’s pronouncement and the sun shining, while the groom fights for their future as he awaits his beloved. Marjorie Lowry of 5615 2nd Pl N W Washington DC signs.
Coolville 4 H Club members and leader Miss Maralynn Henderson attend the Athens County Fair on Wednesday. Local social notes list visits and stays including Laura Hayes returning to Middletown and several residents visiting relatives in Rockland Athens Belpre Springfield and Canton with various host families.
Enid Sharon a stenographer plans a secret month at a furnished Arlington apartment to enjoy a glamorous life before her wedding to Tom Driscoll. She arranges fake letters and shifts family plans while hiding the excursion from her fiancé and coworkers. Her sister Letty joins in shopping for lake attire as Enid leases the apartment and prepares for a discreet month away. Continuous tension hints at discovery and future twists.
Mrs Albert Skinner found a surprise birthday party upon returning home with gifts and cake for herself. Friends and family from Greens Run and nearby towns attended, sharing ice cream and cake in a cheerful gathering. A fifteenth birthday celebration for Valdine Wemmer followed with games and gifts at the Wemmer home.
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