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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
4
Rate card details for subscriptions by mail within and outside Ohio and by carrier. Includes prices for 1 year 5.50 dollars in Ohio, 10.40 by carrier, and weekly rates. States AP rights, post office entry, and obituary charges.
Nation's Business argues that war requires all-out effort, unity, and citizen responsibility. It recalls Bernard Baruch and Wilson on voluntary cooperation, urges disciplined sacrifice, and envisions a stronger democracy forged by wartime unity and moral purpose.
The piece argues America is a young nation in spirit though not in years, noting the 450th anniversary of Columbus's voyage. It contrasts the US with European powers and fascist states, claiming the US government is one of the oldest continuous governments and will endure beyond others.
Since 1933 a large portion of the world’s gold resided in the United States and many nations had little. In five of the last nine weeks U S gold reserves declined by a net $60 million. The piece ponders if the decline signals a shift and whether gold could be used to finance war needs or aid a future world currency standard.
Washington commentary recalls a year of debate over turning auto plants to war work via a three way board of government management and labor. The dispute ended with a compromise joint committee to assist OPM while preserving private control, in a test of independent capitalism and industry readiness.
Peter Edson surveys looming issues for the 21 foreign ministers meeting in Rio de Janeiro including alien activities control, strategic material production, and shipping needs. He notes Latin America’s wartime cooperation, the Falange threat, and potential policy questions on German nationals.
Perry County revenue at the recorder's office reached 3935.53 during 1941 setting a new all time record while 1119 fewer chattel mortgages were recorded than in 1940 signaling a slowdown in time financing. County plans a family relief budget with monthly assistance and a wide coverage including food clothing and rent.
Ten years ago Prof W S Gamertsfelder head of Ohio University's philosophy department spoke to the Athens High Parent-Teacher Association. Music for the program came from local musicians. A buck deer was seen near Athens on Peach Ridge. Seven Athens County Agricultural Society members attended the Ohio Fair Managers Association sessions in Columbus. Names include L W Slaughter Frank Biddle S F Beverage David Johnson L H Blackwood H J Parker John McLaughlin. Denver Rowland completed a Chicago Coyne Electrical School course and visited his father C O Rowland in Canaanville Road.
A snowbound night saw Athens girls edge Nelsonville in a quick game before the London Athens High clash at the Armory Friday. Athens players include Ruth Porter Pauline Danford Ruth Miller Dorothy Dailey and Dorothy Mc Cormick alongside a busy Messenger circulation drive passing 10 000. Dr B R Goldsberry spoke on Children's Diseases at the Kindergarten Mothers Club meeting.
Racine residents share recent moves visits and gatherings. Floyd Hoback and family moved into an Elm Street apartment. Ray Wilson of Columbus visited Sulli van Sayre and son Jerry returned to grandparents W. S. Bentz and kin. Ruth Spencer spent Christmas at home with the Spencers in Racine.
Mom Baumer presses Jane Ann Judson to create a tourist camp at Tambay or Feederia with the old Maurie clan backdrop. Juddy navigates kin ties to Maurie Sears and Hollister Mowry while locals debate the impacts of development, land rights, and a rumored Tambay gold lure as Angel Todd eyes a relationship with Juddy.
The Treasury issues two August 1 1941 dated notes maturing August 1 1943 to ease tax payments for the National Defense Program. They sell at par with accrued interest, redeemable for cash at par plus interest, and are available with yearly new series. Complete details appear in a Treasury circular at banks and Federal Reserve offices.
A poem by Nora Gillespie Hess from Athens Ohio contrasts two roads the broad road with its bright canto and the narrow straight way where great souls rise on wings. The verse addresses choosing spiritual paths and contemplates paradise and divine glory.
Transfers of land in Meigs County include parcels moved from T. R. Edward D. Donald H. D. Turnbull to Theodore T. Reed and a transaction from Letart township to E. & Tnaxi through Federal Farm Mtg. Corp.
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