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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
4
Local outlet notes the death of Galli at 75 amid ensuing legal actions. The brief mentions civil service ties and ongoing disputes, with references to town officials and regional organizations involved in the case.
Rates list for mail subscriptions in advance covering Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton and Washington counties One year 4.50 six months 2.50 ten weeks 1.00 one week 15 cents Extra postage rates in other regions on application
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues that failure of Packard to accept a contract signals a slow start to rearmament. It cites reduced profits under Vinson Trammell act, tax burdens, amortization issues, and government risk as factors dampening private investment and delaying rapid mobilization.
About 400000 people returned to work in May and 46377000 are employed, with 2214000 in government emergency roles not counted. The rise reflects wartime demand and may reverse after peace, but the jump is welcome news. June brides also adjust to cooking, with angel food cakes turning out poorly.
A fragment suggests a discussion about banking offers and the idea that anyone can do business if willing to act as a banker. The text is incomplete leaving precise details and parties unclear.
Raymond Clapper cautions that weapon output will take time and plant construction costs. expects $1 billion in new contracts soon and notes tanks face redesigns. Synthetic rubber plans may start quickly if needed, with mass production costs around 30 cents a pound versus 20 cents for natural rubber.
Bruce Catton analyzes the forthcoming Democratic convention amid questions about Franklin D Roosevelt's potential third term. He notes rumors of a deliberate departure or a last minute bow out, while many politicians expect nomination but hold cautious hopes.
The piece weighs how Franklin D Roosevelt may shape the Chicago convention and whether conservatives like Cotton Ed Smith will bolt over a third term. It weighs Byrnes versus inner New Deal figures and the Willkie influence on platform choices, plus Wheeler’s peace party threat and potential bolt dynamics.
Cheshire notes report Vacation Bible School starts July 15 with all attendees asked to attend the first day. The 4 H Club hosts an ice cream social Friday night on school grounds. Various locals and guests from Gallipolis to Columbus visit relatives and attend gatherings.
A quiz of concise answers covers the Sino-Japanese war start date the Monroe era of good feeling unemployment mis conduct rules for benefits film speed in slow motion prepayment on FHA loans bullet physics and halo causes. Answers provide direct facts and definitions.
Total passenger car licenses in Athens County reached 3 929. Prof. E O Saunders former Bedford Township Meigs County directed manual arts in Ashland Ky High School and is son of W G Saunders. J Alonzo Palmer led the Fourth of July Country Club Dance committee. G D Doc Gorham ran for county treasurer.
Warren G. Harding led the party as presidential candidate while Calvin Coolidge was picked as vice president at the Republican convention. A Ohio outing group including Mr and Mrs H G Householder and their son, plus Mr and Mrs Wills Davis and Mr and Mrs R W Jones and children, returned from Buckeye Lake. The Amesville to Sharpsburg pike was muddy and hole ridden in wet weather. Bud Hamiel, a former Ohio University student, visited Athens giving friends plane rides from a Canaanville Road field.
Scientists warn sea levels are rising about one foot every 12 years due to polar ice melt. Many small Pacific islands could be submerged entirely as waters climb, threatening communities and habitats across the region.
Mt Union social column lists guests and visitors including A C Williams family from Starr Arlene Williams and Mr Mrs M A Epple hosts. The Wood Michaels Nicholson Kings Carr Jordan Turner Stewart families appear with extended visits to Athens Plymouth Lake Hope Dexter Parker Run Akron Bunker Hill Springfield Carpenter and East Canton areas.
Peace Warren travels from Boston to Los Angeles while Wayne Dennis and Rhoda Lowell chase a wedding distraction. Carole Love, Peace, and a stolen plane lead to a desert shack showdown before Denny restores safety and finds the girls.
Town notes from New Straitsville July 11 report travel plans of Mrs. C M Osborne to Kent Ravenna and Delaware, a marriage of Hazel Coakley to Jack Looker, visits by many residents to relatives and friends, birthday party for Patsy Lou Wallace and gatherings with families in nearby towns.
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