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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1941
Page
4
Incomplete OCR fragment shows an election column with party designation and vote tallies unclear. The readable portion mentions candidates and a city or district race but lacks full names or numbers for confirmation.
An old Athens newspaper page lists publication details and rates. It notes the paper’s 1825 founding, 1996 1929 publisher range, staff roles, associations, and classified obituaries notices with mailing costs and zone rates.
The piece argues that Washington officials and media insiders hint at a looming war within months, with Roosevelt and Willkie allegedly guiding a broad mobilization. It notes public reticence, mass mindset shaping, and calls for unity and defense readiness amid tense diplomacy with Britain and Japan.
The article notes a historic shift as 1940 saw Europe and the Mediterranean surpass US visitors' spending in Europe for the first time. American tourism to Europe had previously dominated, but wartime disruption reduced outbound travel while inbound receipts grew to about six million dollars, a tiny figure next to the prior era.
Census Bureau figures show the U S spends about a billion dollars yearly on pleasure. Movies take over half, bowling alleys about fifty million, plus race tracks and pool parlors. professional baseball ranks sixth. If you’re not having fun, it isn’t for lack of trying.
Raymond Clapper notes at a White House press briefing that President Roosevelt challenged ethics and patriotism over newspapers printing Senate leaker details on fleet movements. He says the British Embassy echoed the disclosures, while Roosevelt labels the issue as judgment and propaganda amid a broader press freedom debate.
The article notes editors and publishers increasingly support the Roosevelt administration in wartime defense. Some Republican-leaning outlets defend him against party senators while extremists ease criticisms, and the press responds with patriotism, seeking to aid national strength.
Archibald MacLeish argues that enemies of liberty undermine the integrity of words and the credibility of their users, a danger greater than destroying a plant. He praises Roosevelt as a champion of liberty but questions whether he will fuel public doubt about the patriotism of the American press.
Washington Senate debate described with crowding corridors and gallery access while noting democracy in action. The piece portrays visitors, committee procedures, and the politics of a noon show as lawmakers confirm appointments and hear petitions including a Navajo plea.
In a public forum letter Frank Butts of Gloucester argues unemployment relief is insufficient for the aged poor. He endorses Townsend plan with a 2 percent tax to fund pensions up to 50 dollars monthly, not a guaranteed 200, targeting higher earners and labor wealth. He invites readers to reason together on social reform.
A brief poetry note from Lakeview Ohio by Mary Karch praises loveliness and the world’s beauty. It urges readers to notice happiness, cherish moments, and value life despite time’s passage.
Ella Brady Hughes, longtime Shawnee resident and former inmate of an Athens hospital, died last Saturday at 83. Funeral held at St Marys Church with Rev Foley officiating. interment in New Lexington cemetery beside second husband and parents. Survived by no immediate relatives after a life lived largely alone. The note mentions local family origins from Shawnee's early days in 1872. March 2 designated Day of Compassion by the Methodist Church to aid war refugees and combat vice in camps.
Ten years ago fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Martin near Chauncy. Friendship Music Club gathered at Dorothy Baird’s home with performers Eileen Sanders and others. New members included Opal Brown and Odessa Brown. Pomeroy City Club held a mush and milk dinner at Elmhurst Tavern to raise Red Cross funds, costing $1 per plate.
Harry A. Garfield son of the late president James A Garfield visited Athens briefly to meet acting Ohio University president E W Chubb. A demonstration gathering of the Athens County Farm Bureau women met at Estelle Goddard's Amesville home with attendees including Mrs Selby Glazier Mrs H G Henry Mrs Frank Thomas Mrs Charles Gardner Mrs C C Elliott Mrs Doris Brill Mrs Blanche Huston Miss Lucy Evans and Mrs J T Gifford.
April confronts Kent after a bitter confrontation in which she admits she tricked him for pity. They flee toward the train station where Winkie Appleman confronts them and is knocked down by Kent. The rookie Estes steps in and Kent departs with the train, leaving April shaken by the confrontation and impending fallout.
In a snowy scene April pleads with Winkie Appleman after a crash, hoping to spare her sister Ann. Winkie demands cash or a hospital, threatening arrest as private observers keep quiet while April balances money, a bank check, and fear. The tale pauses with a $10 ransom offer.
Fred Luckwell 48 a World War veteran and Cutler resident died after a long illness at his mother's home. Surviving are his mother and three children William Rossie and Alice. Funeral services were held at Decatur Presbyterian Church with burial in a nearby cemetery.
Jessie Pettigrew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pettigrew, is appointed head supervisor of the Grant Hospital fourth floor in Columbus after two years as assistant supervisor. She has led Red Cross First Aid instruction for hospital student nurses and a Presbyterian Church Girl Scout class. A 1935 Corning High graduate, she trained at Grant Hospital from 1935 to 1939, with sisters Anna Mae and Marguerite also in nursing training. Class 13 of the First Methodist Church will host a Guest Night in the church social rooms Wednesday at 7:30 with music readin and lunch.
Albert Schlingerman was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Monday morning by J. G. Blower ambulance. He was placed under observation after it was disclosed he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. his wife and sister Margaret accompanied him.
Mrs Edward Beaver hosted an enchre club gathering at her South Valley Street home. Prizes awarded after two tables went to Helen Bruns high, Mrs Dewey Beaver low, Thelma Frasure floating. Next meeting planned at Thelma Frasure's home. An eight pound son was born to Mrs Cloyd Wilson on Sunday at her E Main Street residence named Cloyd Jr.
Nancy Lou Wemmer is ill with chicken pox. The Women's Society of Christian Service will hold a bake sale Wednesday in the basement of the First Methodist Church.
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