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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger details its publication dates and publisher lineage from 1825 onward. It notes editors Gordon K. Bush and Charlies H. Hart as managing leaders and lists affiliations with major press associations.
Rates listed for subscriptions with advance payment in Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Countier One Year four dollars fifty cents Six Months two dollars fifty cents Ten Weeks one dollar and no cents Extra postage rates apply for other zones National representatives are John W Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Advertising rates available upon request Obituary card of thanks and other notices noted.
The piece argues that defense production should shift more to hinterland areas to keep small businesses and plants active. It warns of housing, manpower, and material shortages in cities and calls for Washington to direct benefits nearby. It urges utilizing idle factories and mines to maintain payrolls and employment during defense years.
The death of Miss Nellie Van Vorhes ends the last direct line of a famed Athens County pioneer family of newspaper publishers. A devoted teacher and musician, she linked modern students to a past of public service and riverfront forts, while noting her father Colonel Nelson Van Vorhes’s early rise in Ohio politics and military service. Her passing marks the loss of a gentle custodian of local history.
The article argues Hitler lacks allies as he pushes a solitary war effort. It warns that Britain and its dominions will resist Nazism, condemning the idea of aligning with England to target the Soviets. It portrays the German leader as孤独 in a fight against free peoples who reject his plans.
Roswell D Hitchcock asserts that the commandments of God are the bread of life for the nations in a concise, doctrinal remark.
The piece argues that wartime conditions force price control and wage restraint, warning free market ideals yield to national needs. It cites Baruch and Henderson, explains supply demand distortions under war, and notes quality as well as price must be regulated to prevent inflation while preparing for potential global conflict under a Hitler-dominated world.
Washington details of citizen duties in national emergency are outlined with events on July 4 at 4 pm Eastern Time. A nationwide radio and pledges drive precedes an aluminum collection drive starting July 21 to fund defense needs, urging residents to keep usable aluminum and avoid premature surrender to junk buyers.
Mary Baker Eddy argues that recognizing God as Father and the divine metaphysics behind it will unite humanity, end wars, and fulfill the biblical aim of peace on earth and goodwill toward men. The quote emphasizes universal brotherhood through spiritual understanding.
Corning social notes report the 4H club meeting at advisor Mrs. Fred Fisher home with nine members present. Congo Chatter Ub entertained at church events and Ace-High Euchre Club met Thursday night at Mrs. Josephine Hermey’s home with lunch. Next meeting set for July 10 at 1 PM at Miss Jean Wilson’s home.
Leonard Tucker of Athens cites biblical doom as nations rush to war arguing a divine, righteous government will prevail. He condemns the old feudal order and calls for Christ's kingdom to replace it, urging readers to oppose worldly reconstruction and embrace holy salvation.
William Robinson of Chestnut Street Nelsonville and Natt Maze load nine coal cars at Lick Run Mine to honor his 74th birthday. Robinson has mined in Hocking Valley Mines for 64 years. Also noted are Knights Templar officers installation conducted by Eugene Woodworth and Merrill M. Kerr. Miss Melba White of Ohio University Library attended the American Library Association meeting in New Haven Connecticut.
The event at Carpenter farm Canaanville Road honored Billy Edward Turner as the guest of honor for his fourth birthday under a big elm tree. Guests included Agnes Kilpatrick Natalie Slaughter Emmett Parker Betty Jane Stone Earl Clark Rex Daugherty Paul Richard Sands Thelma Mae Beal Margaret Johnson and others. Rachel Hopkins and Rachel Armstrong traveled from Nelsonville to Detroit Michigan then to Sault Ste. Marie Canada and Topinabee Michigan to reach the Hopkins home.
Mrs. George Butcher of Gallipolis, 55, was injured in a Sunday night collision near Bradbury. She remains in Holzer Hospital with a skull fracture reported as serious. The other car’s occupants, all Gallipolis residents, suffered minor injuries.
Barbara Spence is president Martha Jean Wilson is vice president Christine Rodgers is secretary Dorie Grey is treasurer Evelyn Parkinson is news reporter Phyllis Mindigo and Phyllis McVay are troop leaders No. 1 and No. 2 Meetings for ages 10 to 14 and 14 to 18 join Wednesday afternoon July 2 at the Legion Hall.
A Friday night gathering followed a Sherwood Rebekah lodge meeting with a social hour and contests. Prizes were awarded to Nora Lambert Minnie Ballis Cecil Bell Nell Kochensparger Lena Fenneken and Mayme Stewart as Mrs. Mary Baxter prepares to move to Fostoria.
Craig Wilson was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus by J G Blower ambulance Sunday afternoon after returning from his work at the NYC roundhouse. He was placed under observation at the hospital.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers will hold its first meeting on Tuesday night July 1 at 7 30 in the 100 F hall.
Mr and Mrs Zeke Gall announce the birth of their son at their home on W Main Street Sunday morning.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meets Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Legion Hall. Lunch will be served.
Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church will meet at Lily Brown’s home Tuesday night July 1.
Mrs. Sarah Blower hosted the T N T Sewing Club with contests won by Elsie Exenkemper and Eleanor Spence. Guests included Jo Smith Mildred Ferguson Vera Roof and others. Several families from Columbus Zanesville Newark Glouster and Gallipolis were mentioned along with plans to build a new home in Gallipolis by Roscoe Houck and Mayes builders.
Lita Dameon, wife of Jerry Lane, grows tired of nightclub fame and a fragile marriage. Ken Richards woos her with a dream of a simple southern life, promising a home and peace away from the glittering city. The pair share a dangerous attraction as Ruth Eustace lurks nearby in a tangled social drama.
McArthur notices report the marriage of Betty Ann Smith to Cecil Allison in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. O W Williams at the parsonage. The couple reside on North Sugar Street and both families share McArthur High School ties and local employment.
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