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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
4
Poorly legible fragment shows a session start at six with a provisional host named Matt and references to observers and betting exchanges. It mentions a press altar and an offer trod but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Economists urge business men and civic leaders to unite locally to form an organization to tackle postwar adjustment and create private employment. They warn that government takeover of jobs could erode private property, savings, and the economy, risking a shift toward federal control.
The Athens Messenger prints publication data and advertising details for the Athens, Ohio paper. It lists publisher names Gordon K. Bush Charlies H. Harris and describes circulation, associations, and subscription rates with references to obituary charges and mailing zones.
The piece argues American youth will wear heavy ribbed wool stockings and garters, boosting health and morale as winter wanes. It cautions fashion makers ignore the health benefits of warm clothing and predicts rising demand for leg wearables as winter ends.
The 1940 accident toll reached 96 500 deaths and 9 100 000 injuries nationwide, with motor vehicle and industrial accidents rising. The National Safety Council urges tighter efforts in 1941 to conserve manpower for national defense and reduce daily losses.
Duranty notes Soviet troops educated for war and education shaping their tactics. In 1940 the U S Army recruited 2 638 with college degrees 372 with post graduate records 5 514 with at least one year of college 53 483 high school graduates and 57 450 with grammar school education from 180 152 recruits signaling an educated force.
Raymond Clapper notes Wendell Willkie reshapes the Republican stance as backers warn against formal expulsion. Willkie endorses lend lease, returns from England with renewed influence, while isolationist factions and leaders like Joseph Martin debate party discipline and future united policy.
Peter Edson surveys the sprawling new $7 million building near the capitol as the Council of National Defense and Office of Production Management race to settle. He notes rapid OPM expansion, staffing up from 2,000 to over 25,000 in a hurry, with young Midwest and Southern women entering at $1,200 a year through civil service.
Col. John H. Jouett, president of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce, says British equipment now received from the U S equals or surpasses the best elsewhere. Mary Baker Eddy reflects on pure humanity and friendship as a foretaste of heaven brought to earth.
The article explains hothouse forcing in both flowers and children. Dr. Arnold Gesell argues readiness to learn follows a natural timetable and early training offers little benefit and may harm long-term development. Yale Clinic studies observe children to gauge growth and readiness.
Athens reader criticizes low relief payments and high costs, questions Leda Sams about her husband’s $220 monthly income, urges self help through canned foods, and credits President Roosevelt and the New Deal programs like WPA CDC and Direct Relief as remedies.
Mrs Fannie King coached the Chauncey PTA play Rebecca's Triumph with musical accompaniment by Mrs Clarence McCaf ferty and a cast including Mrs Gladys Pickering Mrs Charles Sweeney and Miss Christine Porter. Plans were made for an Athens County branch of the Muskingum Fish and Game Club at E H Taylors machine shop in Glouster.
A tea room plan near Athens Court Street involves Mr and Mrs William Logan and several locals. Miss Mary Poston hosts at 29 Park Place with Miss Ethel Cummins from Ogontz School as house guest. Boy's Mid winter dance at Masonic Temple. Willing Workers Club at 8 Court Street features Anna May Fenzel and Ruth Jones. New gun clubs formed in Millfield Glouster and Albany. Athens Gun Club guests include Andy Wilson Vern Fulton Ray Howard and others. Central PTA committee lists several members planning a benefit with round table discussion by local women.
Poem fragment by Leda Sams speaks of snow burying a dying heart yet Narcissus revives it with fragrant white blossoms in the light and awakens dreams from long ago.
Suzanne and Martha scour bars and hotels then hire a detective after Bill vanishes and Paul reports a fight in New York. Suzanne urges care while Martha fears deadly outcomes, tormented by jealousy and guilt. A drive to a farm ends with Martha discovering Bill alive with Butch, in olive drab, ending the segment.
Mt Union social items report a surprise 46th birthday party for Mr Epple hosted by his wife M A Epple with guests including Howard Stewart Frank Wood B W Peck and many Jordan and Nicholson family members ice cream and cake served. Attendance at last Sundays Sunday school was 39. Golden Circle Class meets Feb 7 at M A Epple home. A Valentine shower to Wells in CCC camp Oregon. Multiple visits and quilting noted among local residents.
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