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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1942
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered items from county notes on bids contracts and financial balances. Mentions include board meetings, route changes, and school salaries with references to funds and receipts.
The Athens Messenger page lists subscription and delivery rates for Ohio and outside Ohio, including yearly and six month options for Mail and Carrier service, and single copies. It notes Associated Press membership and national representatives, with publication as second class matter.
R. R. Guthrie cites the Pearl Harbor inquiry findings and warns the United States faces further attacks unless Army and Navy defenses are coordinated. The piece blames complacency, espionage, and political pressure for failures and urges comprehensive civil and military vigilance.
The article argues the United States risks losing its individual freedoms to socialism and state control. It cites Merle Thorpe and Argentine statesman Dr. Frederico Pinedo praising American wealth and opportunity while urging proof from advocates of expanding state power. It urges free enterprise supporters to defend individual rights.
Donald M. Nelson named chairman of the War Production Board outlines a cautious plan to reorganize war production. He retains key aides Sid Weinberg Cliff Hill and Eddie Locke and emphasizes field decisions, expanding the Division of Industry Operations under J. S. Knowlson. Nelson notes no supermen and signals ongoing reorganization to speed production. Knowlson, a Cornell engineer with GE background, will drive critical field operations from Washington and Chicago.
In a public forum letter GEORGE WILLIAMS of Glouster argues for open criticism of wartime conduct and Pearl Harbor events. He cites Col Muhlenberg and Billy Mitchell, urges accountability from Congress, and condemns naval brass and whitewash efforts while recalling Wilson’s wartime openness. January 20, Glouster, R.D. 2.
J H News enamel pins with quill emblem were given to outstanding journalists Parker Walker editor Julian Bing business manager and Leslie Fultz feature writer at Athens Junior High School. Ohio welfare speaker cites 7000 unable to attend school. Girl Scouts Troop IV held a roller skating party at State Hospital Grounds with 21 members. Scouts invest at Troop Work meeting. Armory clothing center led by Pearl French and W L Gard with 15 volunteers distributed clothing to those in need.
Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande hosted a College Christian Association program last night. Speakers explored expectations between faculty and students, delivering semi serious to comic remarks to an audience that enjoyed the event.
Black patent leather and red suede boots reach nearly knee height. Athens Elks join a Columbus meet and banquet with members including Alex M. Moore and H. M. Taylor. Mr S B Simms is initiated by Columbus lodge for Athens lodge. Athens Women’s Music Club hosts a gathering with Mrs Allen R Kresge and others. A younger set party hosts at L D Poston home with four hostesses named.
McArthur club sponsors a benefit bridge at Eagles Hall for infantile paralysis. Winners include Paul Wrightsel Mrs. O F Sharp W J Jones and Mrs Rhea Rutherford. Mrs H F Kesinger hosts two-table bridge at West High St. festivities and prizes go to Mrs Ray Saltz and Mrs George Pilcher.
A rough world surrounds Tambay Camp as road barriers appear for a proposed bridge downstream. Detouring traffic and a possible closure threaten the Balestier game plans, while local officials and Sheriff Mowry navigate leverage and influence. Juddy worries about Angel Todd amid threats and rival gamblers.
Carbondale brief highlights a birthday dinner for Danny Young hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Holland with extended Holland and Young family members present. Several residents including Betty Kennard, Marjorie Lowry, and the Crow family are noted visiting relatives or spending weekends with kin across Athens and Nelsonville.
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