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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists representatives and offices in Chicago New York Detroit and Cleveland with instructions for obituaries and cards of thanks sent to Home of Foreign offices at charge.
Raymond Clapper argues liberty under the Bill of Rights is essential in wartime. He contrasts free nations with totalitarian regimes and urges victory over Germany Japan and Italy to preserve democratic life, calling Wake Island heroes, and urging defense bonds.
The President calls for reflection on December 15 about the Bill of Rights adopted after the Constitution. The piece emphasizes basic rights such as free speech worship press and assembly, protections against searches and unfair trials, and warns against new so called rights eroding core freedoms. It argues government should serve the people and warns of totalitarian dangers without these protections.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute estimates that the U S will reach about fifty million paid workers by year end, with current figures near 49 3 million. This exceeds 1929 employment by about five million, and shows a rising share of the workforce despite unemployment in earlier years.
Leon Henderson, federal price administrator, warns that cost of living has risen since the war and will climb further, eroding fixed incomes by spring. He urges Congress to curb inflation with firm actions and new controls.
A mocked hypothetical view in Rome notes the Colonial Agency civil service exams for Italian Africa would wait for a restored empire under Hitler. It fazes with a jab at a hypothetical Volksauto and ends with a Mary Baker Eddy moral on true love and unity.
Peter Edson examines Hong Kong’s strategic position as a British stronghold in China. The island fortress faces a looming Japanese assault, with limited defenses, rugged terrain, a two million civilian population, and a determined civilian defense network amid mounting tension.
The Public Forum invites signed letters on current events. Writers should keep contributions concise to allow multiple letters per day and include a signature with each submission.
Frances Maxwell of Athens writes from December 10 praising Franklin D. Roosevelt and calling for a more stabilized equality of humanity. She argues for sacrifice to curb greed and avert war, while acknowledging limitations of human effort and expressing hope for peace beyond understanding.
Laurel Cliff Sherwood Garden Club and Laurel Cliff Health Club met at Rivervue Restaurant in Pom eroy for a 7 oclock Christmas dinner. Tables for 20 and decorations set a festive mood. Afterward the group gathered at Mrs M A Howell’s home for a gift exchange and a tree lit with lights. Two new members Mrs George Davis and Mrs Ernest Davis were welcomed. Nearby visits included Mr and Mrs Virgil Rose and Mr Clyde Wilson from Akron. A school Christmas program is planned for Thursday Dec 18. Sgt John Drahos of Dayton visited with his wife and friends, with Mrs Drahos and Mrs Clifford Jacobs joining later. The Drahoses and Jacobs returned Friday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Curtis plan to move from the Carmon property to Pomeroy this week.
A Messenger Readers poem expresses Yuletide hope as Santa braves flying shells to bring joy. It notes lands without toys for children and imagines Christmas trees and bells, ending with a prayer for peace for those unable to celebrate. Laura Foster.
Social items from New Marshfield include Mrs Anna Kennard and Mrs Freda Kennard hosting the Woman's Society of Christian Service with gifts and refreshments. December garden club meeting at Miss Ada Kenneday featured games and more gifting. Reverend Floyd Gale of Athens visited. two members joined the Methodist Church after Rev J H Baughn led a two week meeting. Officers were installed for the Eastern Star in Athens with Mrs Josephine Scott and Drue Hoodlet leading, plus several visitors from Athens Zaleski and Carbondale.
Columbia High School will present in Columbia Auditorium on December 17 and 18 the three act musical comedy In Old Vienna. The cast features Rex Shenefield Freda Mae Rawlings Alvin Dye Clair Dale Stansbury Wilbur Deiley Harold Fitzgerrel John Levis Dawn Dye Clyde Morris Marie Cummings Wendell Nelson Fileen Stansbury and many others with multiple choruses and dance routines. Miss McCoy conducts the music with Mrs. Chappell on costuming and Mr. Pickett on scenery.
Diana and Stephen Curt embrace in a library scene after his dramatic return from peril. Evalyn admits guilt, Adela faces truth, and the group confronts past deceptions while promising a future together. The couple affirms their bond despite time and space.
In Perry County for eleven months births reach 373 and deaths 271, mirroring last year. The county handles oil land lease case, probate settlements, auto sales drop, animal claims payouts, estate appraisals, divorce filings, marriage licenses, and realty transfers amid county court activity. An 82 year old jailed for intoxication awaits further action.
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