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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1941
Page
4
A notice explains that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use and credit all news and local content published in the paper. It also notes postal matter status and classification under the 1918 act.
Rates listed per period with ten week and monthly options. Mail subscriptions in advance to Pant Morgan Vinton and surrounding areas. Extra postage rates apply for other zones. national reps include John W. Cutten Company in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Obituary and card of thanks notices carry nominal charges.
A reflective column argues Americans must study past Fourth of July decisions and current debt driven divisions. It recalls 1776 1812 and Civil War era choices, praising steady leadership and sacrifice while urging resolve to maintain democracy and liberty.
A year of Panama Coast Artillery service is profiled in their P C A News. They dug their own emplacements and roads, fought malaria, built barracks, and now guard more than 900 square miles with seacoast and anti air guns. The piece praises American soldiers for capable, trustworthy service.
A historical reflection on religious freedom in the United States citing the 1941 Yearbook of American Churches. It notes about half the population belongs to 250 churches while 64 501 594 members share space with 68 million unaffiliated. The piece emphasizes laws, liberty, and civic harmony as core values. Quotes from Wilson, Mary Baker Eddy, Burke, and Lincoln frame the argument.
Raymond Clapper argues that the 1776 Declaration launched a global democratic experiment based on equality and rights. He warns that World War I chaos and rising dictatorships, especially Germany, threaten democracy and the American way, stressing the need to defeat Hitler to preserve freedom at home.
Peter Edson analyzes the Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply led by Leon Henderson. He argues price controls spurred by OPACS failed to prevent profiteering and inflation, noting fraud and evasions by firms, and contrasts anti inflation measures with inflationary proposals. He cites Baruch school and limited enforcement.
A petition filed in common pleas seeks an annulment of Russell Perry and Alice Boggs Perry marriage alleging the wife had prior marriage to Andrew Thompson of Gallipolis before their January 1941 nuptials.
The Meigs Photographic Society exhibited prints in Middleport judged by Kincaid Studio Pomeroy. First place Jinny by O P Klein, second Harvest by Marion Allen Rife, third Trap Shooting by Tom Mankin, fourth A Familiar Lane by O P Klein.
Irene McCain Manly claiming wife of the late Herbert H Manly sues beneficiaries of his will seeking declaration of her rights in an estate valued at 10 000 plus a quarter interest in a Malta business block. Other notes include Dearth will provisions, Minnie Burdine estate value, and marriage licenses and property transfers in Morgan County. Commissioners buy new cars for Sheriff and County Engineer at 1871 95 total.
Virgil Howell of Columbus is recovering at home after several days of illness. D.G.M. Jenola McKibben inspected Cheshire Eastern Star Chapter. Mr. McKibben and daughter Helen accompanied her. Mae Medert of Chillicothe visited cousin Mrs. John Potter and family. Mrs. Potter, son Robert, and Mrs. Emma Pleukharp hosted Sunday guests. C. E. Vansky, John Schneider, and others returned from Charleston W Va after a fifty third anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robertson. Raymond Reeves and family welcomed visits from Columbus. Mrs. M. Wilson of Elkins W Va spent Monday with Mrs. Flora Dill. Mary Sprouse of Tucson, visiting Zaleski and area, with husband the late W. A. Sprouse, former Zaleski residents and charter Eastern Star members. visit arranged to coincide with inspection.
Lita confronts a decisive morning as she moves toward Reno and a fresh start with Ken while doubting Jerry and discovering Ken with another woman. Sally warns of Ken's vanity as Lita searches for certainty, then spots Ken in a car with Janet Carstairs before the cliffhanger ending.
Mr and Mrs Roger J Jones with their sons Roger and John and Miss Virginia Moore of Martins Ferry vacationed two weeks at a Shell Beach cottage Buckeye Lake. Dr Blaine R Goldsberry and Mr Harry Foster returned from Canada fishing trip. John O'Dell and George Stoughton spoke at Hocking County Rural Mail Carriers meeting. Carole Lombard and Willian Powell were married.
The fight ends in a knockout as Jack Dempsey defeats Georges Carpentier in the fourth round at Jersey City. Miss Edythe Welch of New York hosted by Mr and Mrs C H Welch on S Court Street attended as guests. An all day party and picnic was hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Watson in Torch with Ezra Walker displaying early locally grown roasting ears and the first cucumber.
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