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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger page lists publisher and staff details, newspaper associations, and advertising rates for in and out of state editions. It includes subscription prices, carrier terms, and a Milton quote about freedom of thought and speech.
Westbrook Pegler argues New Deal influence in New York politics faces a test if Jim Farley nominates John Bennett for governor. He asserts Bennett is anti New Deal, Dewey likely GOP nominee, and warns the Labor Party may split the vote. Pegler contends the “Labor” label masks a mix of Social-Democratic and Communist factions.
The piece argues opponents will vote out pro Roosevelt lawmakers who backed foreign policy or domestic appeasement. It contends disloyalty labels rise, while many see Pearl Harbor era decisions as prolonging the war and favor a return to America First principles over New Deal policies. It predicts voters will act after the election as war plans and taxes loom.
The American Federation of Musicians led by Jimmy Petrillo vows a July 31 cutoff on making records of electrical transcriptions. They warn a $3 million annual royalty loss will be offset by hoped $100 million gains from radio stations and jukeboxes forced to hire live musicians. The piece argues broadcasters and venues will suffer and music will be less available. The column also quotes Mary Baker Eddy, Ninon de L'Enclos, and George Eliot on duty and beauty.
Peter Edson reviews Henry Kaiser's proposal to build 5,000 flying boats in shipyards arguing the plan faces material shortages and logistical hurdles. He compares it to wartime ship and airplane production, notes cargo capacity gaps versus Liberty ships, and highlights aviation critics’ concerns. The column ends with a closing quote from Colton.
Letart Falls community notes celebrate a birthday party for Mrs. Quillen with neighbors and relatives from Racine, Middleport, and Charleston in attendance. Eden announces a repatriation pact with Japan exchanging 1800 Allied nationals for 1800 Japanese, reducing wartime tensions.
Clyde Dawson contacts the port commander about Carole Fiske’s fate after the torpedoing of Fort Giengarry. He learns she was rescued, aided a passenger in distress, and now lies recovering in St John’s General Hospital. Dawson reveals he is a Canadian intelligence officer and that Darwin Lemoy and Carole’s would‑be husband were killed, then considers offering protection and return home to Carole.
Mrs. Joe Phillips hosted a farewell for Mrs. Alma Brown who will relocate to Akron. Vernon Mills of Orient visited here with Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Patterson. Don Standley of Athens spent the weekend with his parents. The Bean family hosted two children from Columbus. Baptism was held at the Methodist Church for Betty Jean Miller Merle Dora thea and Faye Reeves. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mutchler returned from Cleveland. Denney family attended Raymond Fife birthday dinner in Hobgen. Leland Chase and daughter Mary Jo of Columbus join Truman Chase’s family. Robert Chase of Dayton visited his mother then returned to Patterson Field. Mrs. John Spires is seriously ill. Marjorie Standley left for Fort Knox Ky. Clay Gardner and sister Ward Kennedy’s brother from Peoria returned home after illness.
Laurel Cliff Health Club hosts meeting with twelve members and one guest Mrs Lewis McCumber. August hosts promised by Mrs Edward Evans and Mrs Guy Cole. Various local visits and travels noted including Fern Dora Schaefer returning to Parkersburg and multiple families visiting relatives in Gray W Va and Columbus. A 4 H Club met and the Sherwood Garden Club event is planned for July 30.
Syracuse garden club hosts a chicken fry in the State Park on Monday. W C T U sets its annual picnic in the State Park next Tuesday. Residents and visitors from Columbus, Pomeroy, Charleston and Spencer appear in this week’s social round, with visits to relatives, travel to Columbus for military training and local church choir efforts.
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