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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists publisher details Gordon K. Bush and H. Hart with press associations and AP affiliation. Subscription rates are shown for Ohio and out of state, plus carrier and single-copy prices.
The article urges Southeastern Ohio motorists to curb needless trips as millions of tires wear in defense plant districts. It argues families rely on cars for work transport and that joyriding drains scarce rubber, while defense areas show lower traffic and stable nights.
A wartime opinion piece argues that small disputes and jurisdictional wage fights delay war production. It notes early 1942 strikes were brief but warns even one strike in defense plants is unacceptable. It urges public anger at labor leaders and employers to curb walkouts and boost morale.
A magazine piece on Detroit’s racial and industrial tensions is described as dangerous propaganda. The censor argues the piece could aid Hitler by showing domestic disunity and exploiting American fears. The commentary asserts censors correct to block such material abroad and to expose internal threats.
The author argues against hatred of German citizens while condemning Hitler and his clique. A Gallup poll is cited showing Americans oppose the Teutonic people but oppose the Hitler regime. In war, focus should be on capturing the criminal and confronting the regime, not collective blame.
In a wartime column Raymond Clapper argues Russia's stretched defense risks collapse, warning that if Russia falls the burden shifts to the United States and Britain. He criticizes Washington leaders, questions War Production Board efficiency, and calls for tougher action to win against Hitler.
Peter Edson discusses OPC plans to shift refinery output toward more fuel oil and less gasoline to ease winter rationing. Eastern refineries could lose millions unless prices adjust or subsidies are used. Detroit to adopt War Manpower Commission labor committees to tackle manpower shortages, and a proposed tire surrender program aims to reduce spares by car owners.
Corning notes mark the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J W Stallsmith and the 85th birthday of Mr. Stallsmith. A family celebration at the couple's Corning home features relatives, a marriage license presentation, and choral gifts from Eight United Brethren singers.
Lena Fenneken Ruth Latta Grace Hoffman Margaret Schlinger Edith Nichols Iva Canoles Kite Wright Hannah Rodgers attended the meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge at Shawnee on Tuesday night. A large representation from New Straitsville Crooksville and Logan was present and the event featured a fine meeting and pleasant time.
A reader from Athens Ohio signs a public forum letter with reactions to a Sunday pamphlet and a 500 year old epitaph in Kirby Cemetery England. The piece cites imagery of battles and flight and calls for careful commentary in this column.
Miss Margar et Cronin left Saturday to visit Miss Leona Hughes at a Marine base in Quantico Virginia. Jimmie Meeks of Wyandotte Michigan visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meeks. Mr. and Mrs. William Rawlins hosted Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams and Mr. Bradley Wetherholt of Columbus.
Enid Sharon hides a secret vacation in a furnished apartment while her family is away. She sketches children in a ravine and befriends Dr Henry Holliday, a bachelor with a young son. A dog scare brings them together as she volunteers in his kitchen and sketches Sonny, hinting at a future bond despite social complications.
Athens Garden Club featured speakers D O Chappell Walter Porter and Bart Davidson. Plans were laid for the fall flower show. At the Athens County Fair Cee Robinson Route Five won three firsts for Guernsey bulls and junior heifer calf prizes went to Elien Terrell Gerald Terrell Route Four and A O Knight. Descendants of Abner and Mary Stout held their 12th reunion near Chester. Women’s section winners at the fair included many names in cakes canned fruits handiwork. J A Westfall Miss Hazel Chase and others were noted. J A Fuller was placed in charge of the Elks playground after Mary Ewing supervised during summer. Bart Davidson began work on the Sigma Pi fraternity home at Park Place. Ribbons in novice class went to Derre Moore Marcia Scott Florence Poston and Babe the horse owned by Alice Beasley won first in harness ponies.
Pleasant Valley notes report a Wood Lake picnic with about forty youngsters plus swimming and boating. Visits include Fred Elliott and Pearl Wood families in Columbus. Russ and Bolin from Marion spent the weekend here. Reverend Hubbard to hold baptismal services Sunday at Wood Lake. Miss Mary Carsey from Alliance visiting her parents. Homer Stotts family and three children visited Pearl Wood on Sunday.
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