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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1941
Page
4
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The article argues public opposition to entering the war remains high, citing Mrs. Taft's polls at about 75 percent. It criticizes wartime support for England, calls for preparedness and self-reliance, and blames Wheelerites for obstructing American action while urging independence from overcommitment.
Under a forthcoming state law the Ohio Highway Department will mark bridges unable to support current vehicle loads. Thousands of old bridges remain on the system and need costly redesigns, with many months or years required to complete repairs.
The piece notes widespread acceptance of rising prices since 1930 with many groups pushing for higher inflation. It cites farmers labor and sellers as inflationary forces and highlights economist Irving Fisher warning that brakes should be applied now.
The fragment cites Prof. Ernest A. Hooton of Harvard noting limited human genetics knowledge in predicting dangerous births. A President statement promises delivery of goods with Hopkins asserting decisive action. The text reflects wartime rhetoric on science and policy.
General Marshall told the House Naval Affairs Committee that petitions by selectees and National Guardsmen to Congress against extending service threaten morale. He called such activity sabotage and warned the army should not become a political club or a force for public agitation.
The document warns that army involvement in politics endangers civil government. It cites Bolivia suppressing an uprising between a Bolivian army major and the German minister, warning Latin America history shows military usurpation.
The speaker praises General Marshall for professional conduct and restraint in politics. He argues army officers should avoid public speeches, advise authorities and Congress on defense, and prevent hysteria from driving war. If war is needed it should serve national interests, not be sparked by public frenzy.
A Chicago Tribune analysis notes the C I O Labor's Non-Partisan League organized a broadly trained lobby that swayed at least 100 Congressmen to vote against the Connally May defense labor amendments to the Selective Service bill, defeating congressional attempts to authorize plant takeover during labor disputes. The report credits four organizers Joan T. Jones Lee Pressman Len DeCaux and Russ Nixon with coordinating a nation wide effort using district by district pressure and courteous persuasion rather than threats. The piece highlights the Washington lobbying as a rare big victory for labor in recent months.
The third annual Lynch family reunion was held at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Gerald Jones of Glouster and Rose Harmon of Hollister were the first Athens County couple to apply for a marriage license since the five day waiting law. Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton and children returned from Ontario Canada where they visited and displayed an eight pound muskellunge caught on vacation. China entered its 20th consecutive summer of civil war.
Miss Elizabeth Woodworth hosted by Miss Mildred Hastings in Columbus. Miss Myrtle Mardis honored by Mrs. Harold Mardis while betrothed to Otto L. Hoisington. Nelsonville church group surprised teacher Mrs. Raymond Kreppel. Athens baby inspections held in City Building Nurse's Room. Sam Warren, prominent Athenian, died at 15 East Washington Street.
Mt Union notes show Reverend Mc Manus preached Sunday night. Local residents attended music by Mr and Mrs McClain. Charles King visited from Sandusky. Wayne Caster Dayton and Leland Turner Carpenter were guests of John Nicholson. Various families from Athens Lake Hope Eureka Dam and Gallipolis areas visited over the weekend.
Rosalie West from Kanauga Ohio asks readers if they pause amid worries and hurry to notice heaven dawn and a baby's cry. She urges daily gratitude and prayer, reminding that God accompanies us through darkest night to morning.
Corning Mayor Murray R. Brown announced that Saturday July 26 is set for collecting discarded aluminum. The ration truck will run after 8 a.m. and residents should have their items ready for pickup by those in charge.
A Sunday night service at United Brethren Church will award diplomas to students who completed two weeks at the Community Bible School. A program by the students will precede a display of the children’s handiwork in the church auditorium. The program begins at 7 30 p m.
Mrs. Helen Bruns hosted the Ace High Euchre Club at her east Corning residence on Wednesday. Edna Dunlap won high score, Josephine Hermey took floating, Jane Beaver was low, and lunch with homemade ice cream was served to a group including Beulah Craig and Thelma Frasure. The United Brethren Church finance committee plans a chicken supper in the basement on Saturday July 26 serving at 430 PM, with Golden Rule Class members selling homemade candy.
Rev James B Diggins of the Church of God officiated at a Sunday afternoon ceremony uniting Miss Naomi Jones and Bert Raskey. Miss Jones is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones and a Corning High School graduate. Raskey, son of Mr and Mrs J Raskey, works for a Columbus casket company. Attendants were June Fitch and Robert Bell. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home for immediate families.
The Past Chiefs society of the Pocahontas lodge will hold a picnic at the home of Mrs. Vada Eddy on Saturday July 26 at one o clock.
July birthdays will be honored Friday at the Sherwood Rebekah lodge with a birthday party after the regular session. Lunch and games are planned and many members are expected to attend.
Lieutenant Greg Rollins faces a brutal wartime memory as his convoy tale unspools. He aids Aldershot HQ operations while haunted by Joan both before and after a sharp naval battle. The piece follows a soldier’s struggle between duty and personal loss amid war.
Kyger social notes list visits and guests across the region. Oscar Wildman and family tour John Wildman in Bridgeport while others travel between Tennessee Columbus Marion Rutland Albany Stato and Nitro with relatives and CCC camps noted.
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