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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger presents subscription details and rates for local and surrounding counties. It lists board members and contact offices, with price options including one year four fifty dollars and six months twenty five dollars.
The piece argues that price controls fail without wage ceilings as defense spending raises payrolls faster than production. It cites a 42 percent wage rise versus 30 percent output gain, notes profiteering concerns, and criticizes silent Washington on labor blocs pushing higher living costs for non-defense workers.
In Athens and across Ohio drivers speed, passing on straightaways, and clog streets as patrols investigate a spike in crashes and drunken driving. Officials warn the wartime rush mirrors conditions seen during World War I, with faster cars and defense project travel elevating risks.
In Southeastern Ohio the piece notes that high humidity, not just heat, causes misery as moist air lingers day and night. The author urges practical steps for enduring the weather, plus patience, while quoting Sidney Hillman urging urgency in American life.
Quote‑level item notes Birger Ruud refuses to bow to a Nazi leader claiming sporting duty. He vows to burn skis, asserting personal duty against oppression. President William Green of the A F of L endorses broader fellowship beyond borders.
Raymond Clapper reports on FCC Chairman James Fly pushing an inquiry into newspapers ownership of radio stations and the presss role in wartime propaganda. Lowell Mellett warns against formal control while defenders cite free press as a democratic safeguard guiding public opinion and national interests.
Peter Edson notes the aging Senator Ellison DuRant Smith, known as Cotton Ed, confessed to limited awareness of current events during a Senate debate on extending draft service. The piece contrasts 1908 Charleston cotton exports with modern Charleston Navy Yard preparations, while urging a fact gathering inquiry and questioning allocation of trillions in peacetime spending.
Editor, The Messenger, letters plus notes from Athens area readers discuss Japan and war, with Charles E. Miller predicting conflict with Japan. Also reported: Viola Smith Rogge resigns as sixth grade teacher. Wilma Spence appointed. Samford Howdyshell hired as commercial teacher at the high school.
Barbara Chase plans a party for Dugan Blake alias Chief Laughing Water, a polished visiting Indian guest. Tension rises as Barbara suspects manipulation and questions his intentions while Hank and Sue fear the social glare and the cultural clash. The scene sets a suspenseful, period mood as guests prepare for a formal welcome and the guest’s true nature remains covert.
Recap of past local events including Marian McClure's teaching job in Charleston Illinois and milk production rise in Athens County. Notes mention Chauncey road resurfacing and travels of local residents to West Virginia Pennsylvania and Constantinople. Also references Ohio University events and a fashion forecast signaling a shift to ankle length skirts.
Hemlock Grove social items list Sunday visits and gatherings. Names include Emmett Hawk, Sarah Hawk, Vada Paulson, Edna Romine, Elnor Riggs, Charles Carper, Robert Hawk, Ernest Collums, Bernard and George Paulson, Ralph Welker and Jerry, Ziba Midkiff. Also mentions William Clark and E. O. Saunders in guests, plus Frank Clark and Standford Stockton families. Other visits at Orville Well home and Don Betzing in Sandusky.
Miss Isabella Stalling and Stanley Bannevich were married at nine o'clock Saturday morning in St Bernard's rectory with Father Anthony Tague officiating. Attendants Jack Parsons and Ida Belle Maxwell wore light beige attire and carried corsages. The couple will reside in Canton where the groom works at the steel mills. A noon dinner followed at the Stalling home and an evening reception at the Bannevich residence.
Mrs Leon Keller entertained at her Nelsonville home Thursday afternoon with a one o clock luncheon and a bridge game. Guests included Mrs Corwin Cookson Mrs Glen Thomas Miss Adaline Ray and Miss Mary Sharp.
Ladies of the American Legion auxiliary organize extensive preparations for a street carnival in front of the Legion Hall. The event starts Tuesday nightJuly 29 at 7 30 p.m. Proceeds support Legion activities and community causes.
Edward Lewis and Ruth Wolfe of Junction City were married at the United Brethren parsonage by Rev. A C Shonkwiler on Saturday at 3 30 pm Witnesses were Mrs Dorothy Cifaldi and Richard Lewis The bride wore a black and white dress Mr Lewis is a New York Central conductor and they will reside in Corning A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home in Junction City
United Brethren church hosted a Sunday evening program by instructors and pupils of the Community Daily Vacation Bible School. A total enrollment of 66 was reached with 48 receiving diplomas. Listed are enrolled children by grade with instructors and supervising staff.
Sunday evening sermon by Rev. J. F. Brown and upcoming services at Bidwell M. E. Church announced. Women's Society meeting set for August 12 at Mrs. Charles Russell’s home, plus an ice cream social at LOCF Hall raising $24.00. Bidwell Women’s Society to present a play August 2 in Vinton. Local visits and gatherings include Miss Cora Mary Robinson from Columbus, Mary Soles’ birthday party, and Trouts, Jeffers, McBride, and Sheline guests with ice cream served. Betty Evans reassigned to St. Clairsville with farm bureau week visit. Billy Glassburn to begin army service August 4 in Huntington.
Fourteen young men from Gallipolis and surrounding county traveled to Canal Dover to work with an industrial firm erecting electrical high tension towers. The arrangement came through the chamber of commerce and signals more hires for similar work forthcoming.
Local residents visited hospitals, attended picnics, and hosted auxiliary meetings. Names include Holliday Morris Young Gregory Bowen Cummings Wells and Blessing with travel from Gallipolis Columbus Portsmouth Dayton and Charleston. Community events note a reunion at Columbia Chapel and a W. M. and D. V. Morris gathering.
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