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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists publishers and editors including Prederick W. Buse and Charles H. Harris. It notes Associated Press affiliation, membership in newspaper associations, and subscription rates by carrier and mail across multiple Ohio counties.
The 1941 defense boom brings no real building surge but crowded boarding houses and busier taverns as workers shift cities like Ravenna Cleveland Akron Columbus. Income tax scrutiny for single workers looms while many send money home, fearing the era of New Deal spending may end and debts from defense aid must be repaid.
Ohio's five state universities have launched programs to teach elementary students to understand meaning behind text rather than just decode words. Summer conferences aim to improve reading comprehension to prepare youths for modern social conditions and curb reliance on commentary.
Australian trade commissioner H. A. Peterson says Nazis sometimes moved second in the Netherlands East Indies and landed in concentration camps. Local German plots aimed to seize Batavia and Surabaya, but Dutch authorities learned of the invasion first and arrested the plotters. Hitler moved first in several European nations, but one place saw the Nazis delayed.
The article reports drastic moves under German occupation in Czechoslovakia. Czech schools are to close by year end, university dominance shifts to German control, and Czech students face strict return conditions with near zero reentries. The Prague library saw most of its 15 000 volumes removed by censors, and Sokol cultural and athletic groups are dissolved signaling a broad cultural purge.
Raymond Clapper assesses German moves along Kiev Gomel Rogachev Mogilev Vitebsk Ostrov Novgorod and Luga River with aims to surround Leningrad and cut the Ukraine. He warns heavy fighting ahead and notes morale and losses factors plus shipping and Atlantic strength backing Allied resilience.
Peter Edson reports alarming predictions from Albert J. Browning and other OPM advisers that defense material controls could force 5 000 plants to close or switch lines within six months. Aluminum, auto, and radio industries face big cuts as civilian demand competes with defense priorities, risking mass layoffs and economic distress.
Galbraith News notes recall of Mayor Charles J Hess of Pompey recounting a 68 year old memory when a cherry-hauling trip was stopped by a Morgan raider. The piece also lists Athens Country Club women golf invitational committee members and updates on locals from Magnetic Springs and Glouster.
Lieutenant Rollins and nurse Joan Davaar become partners in a bridge game aboard ship. Captain Tees is murdered. A naval court of investigation questions witnesses, including Captain de Watt and Lance Corporal Slater, as Rollins faces a tense clash of loyalties and clues on deck.
The Public Forum notes traveling visitors from Cincinnati to Washington, D C that Wilson Roadside Park Nos 10 and 11 are well cared for. The park host, likely Mr Frishy, greeted guests cheerfully and offered ready service. Mr and Mrs E F Brown of Rhode Island Avenue N E Washington provide the endorsement.
Vinton County Court notes report July 1941 foreclosures on Delinquent land Inlet 116 Hamden and actions in common pleas including a physician fee petition Dr T B Haas against C W Smith executor. Contempt case against Graydon Nettles leads to child support order. Jury wheel filled with 210 names. June marriage licenses set a county record. numerous real estate transfers. selective service numbers assigned. July divorces tally and yearly court statistics show 93 civil and six criminal cases pending year end.
Messenger readers contribute poems with name and address. A light verse urges marrying couples to embrace a waterless cooker as part of married life, linking cooking with happiness and marriage. The author signs Bessie M Gorslene, Athens.
Inez Bowman of Chester Hill sues Clyde Bowman for gross neglect seeking alimony and custody. Nolle prosequi entered in Glenden Davis case for driving while intoxicated. The Thelma Coleman vs George Coleman wilful absence case heard, decision reserved. Trustees seek permission to sell Zion Church for upkeep of Pennsville parsonage. Roberta Frash seeks divorce from Chester Arthur Frash after three years absence. Several cases set for hearing before Judge Reicher including Grist vs Grist and State vs McGrew. Gladys Linscott granted divorce from Bruce Linscott for gross neglect. Will of Charles A Hill leaves property to wife Hattie Hill. Nettie Dillon estate valued at $3,500. debts listed. Inventories filed for Isaac Ball estate. Recorder's Office transfers noted for McGovern, Stone, Gordon, and Alderman properties.
Oak Grove residents report the Bennett Wolfe reunion will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bennett at their Nelsonville R. D. 2 residence on Sunday July 20. Numerous relatives and visitors from Ashland Pittsburgh Columbus and Cincinnati area are noted in community notices with multiple Cagg Hartman Nanna and Weigel family references.
In England restaurants traditionally offer a sequence of meals including breakfast lunch midday dinner tea high tea late dinner and supper, with local variations by establishment and era reflected in names and timing.
Mrs. Sylvia Storts is convalescing at home after a major operation at Grant Hospital. Several local visits are noted including Nina Davis and Glenna Williams with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Toth, Congo, and Mrs. Wayne Pryor from Zanesville visiting her parents. Camp Shelby, Miss., visitors John Kader and Kelly Gescer after a 15 day furlough.
Rev McManus will preach Sunday evening and Golden Circle Class will suspend meetings until October 1. An ice cream social is planned at the church Friday evening July 25. Local families and visitors are listed as sharing time with area residents including the Carrs, Epple, Woods, Clark, and Turner households with multiple weekend visits and farm help noted.
Rock Springs residents report visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. Families including Hartung Johnson Poling Grueser and Carmichael share trips and gatherings. A party at Amos Leonard home honors Sunday School teacher Jerrold Hartung with ice cream and cake.
Miss Kathleen Butcher returns from Bellaire after two weeks visiting her aunt Mrs Wilda Palmer family A baby girl Diana Sue born July 14 to Mr and Mrs Dean Dougan Robly K Dougan of Camp Shelby Miss left for camp Miss Zella Naylor of Cleveland visiting sister Mrs Raymond Gifford and family Willard Van Fossen enrolled in Mountain State College after a year as CCC company clerk Upstreamers Sunday School Picnics. 11 year old Gene Camel injured by car taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Piano shipments by American factories 36 449 in first quarter 1940 versus 26 089 in 1939.
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