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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger printing policy outlines Associated Press credit and reproduction rights. It lists subscription prices by mail in Ohio and outside Ohio, carrier rates, single-copy prices, and notes obituaries and cards of thanks as nominal charges.
Interior Secretary Ickes proposes a national speed limit of 40 miles per hour to conserve rubber gasoline and automotive equipment as shortages grow. He claims lower speeds would stretch worn tires and engines and reduce civilian travel, though many cars may not be limited next summer.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad patrons will remove cupolas from cabooses and replace side windows with views from the lower train. A Pullman-like sleeping section will convert to work tables by day. The stove, used by brakesmen for meals, remains a lasting memory of early railroading.
The article invites sportsmen and nature lovers to explore Southeastern Ohio state parks in winter. It notes ice on lakes, leaf loss, clear views of hills and rock ledges, visible nests from last summer, and dignified, peaceful trees as parks rest for winter.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin lauds newspaper carriers for dependable service during the islands raid by Japan. Carriers delivered daily, many on time or ahead of schedule, despite confusion and disaster, serving customers across all areas.
The piece argues against vanity license plates as a waste of public time and money. It notes Florida charging an extra dollar for special plates and Indiana receiving up to 20,000 applications, calling the practice a nuisance with no justification even in normal times.
Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt spent two hours explaining the 59 billion dollar war budget to reporters. He praises Roosevelt’s patience and questions whether dictatorial power fits someone who explains, not tells, the plan. The piece reflects on funding, inflation, and public resolve amid total war effort.
Peter Edson surveys the 1943 United States budget, a 5 pound 4 ounce tome of about 1,400 pages and two and a half million words. He notes its dull, catalog like content yet highlights wartime shifts such as steel and shipbuilding goals and the funding outline for the early war year.
Secretary of State Stimson speaks frankly to Japan about American rights in the Orient and awaits a reply. German reparations debt issue looms as Germany says it cannot continue payments.
Distribution of bonus blanks for Ohio World War soldiers was being made in Athens. Mrs. Thor Olson was giving instructions in a women's physical education class. Athens County received $166,000, about $56,000 more than last year in State Aid funds, per County Superintendent Guy Dinsmore. Mr. J. B. Swanson left for Grand Rapids to attend the Furniture Market. Mrs. Francis Lavelle was called to Chicago due to her sister’s illness.
Oak Grove Grangers met Friday Jan 2 with Walter Hoskins added to the executive committee to fill the Cagg vacancy. Mr and Mrs Eugene Cheshire honored with an old fashioned serenade on New Year’s Day and a misc shower planned for Jan 16 for Edward Cagg. Several members ill and visiting relatives in Wellsburg and Columbus. Private Jessie Cagg on two week furlough from Camp Knox. Multiple visits and family news from Carbondale Road Leon ard Hartman and others. Gladys Nanna suffered kerosene burns starting a fire.
Divorce petition filed by Calvin Gregory against Bessie Gregory cites gross neglect after a 1914 marriage with one minor child. County updates include sheriff deputy appointment, marriage licenses, real estate transfers, sales tax figures, and notices on selective service registration and county budgets. Also reports on dog wardens, enemy alien orders, nurse resignation, and health board activities.
In a Tambay Plantation tale, Juddy Judson is coaxed to a Rogues’ dance by a prankish group led by Watrous Smith and the Owen brothers. A kidnap attempt ends as she returns with Mom Baumer and Doc Oliver. Angel Todd shows interest, while Dolf the skunk and party chatter color the scene.
Revival service ended at McDougal on Sunday. The next regular preaching service is Sunday evening January 18 at 7. Sunday School will be held next Sunday January 11 at 9 am. Frances Linscott and Mrs Grace McDonald spent New Year’s with Lacey North near Penns e. Richard Lee Chaffin of New Lexington visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Linscott. The Munn family were guests of Parsons of Broadwell on New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs Fred Cone ofcaster were guests of the Ners last week. Anna Lou Kittle celebrated her 2nd birthday this Sunday January 4.
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