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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reveals classified items including licensing, delivery, and advertising notices. Mentions include a government act reference for Second Class Matter, subscription rates for Athens and surrounding counties, and national representatives.
The essay argues that if the Nazis win, hundreds of millions will suffer. if the Allies win, misery persists globally. It criticizes the New Deal for favoring business and "little fellow" voters, warns of looming debt, and calls for all citizens to pay their share to balance the budget and resist fascism or communism. It depicts a political class crafting tax policy to maximize votes while neglecting national solvency.
A humorous tale features a pot and a kettle trading barbs about wear and worth. The pair laments their neglect in a cellar and muses on being repurposed for national aluminum drives and bomber use.
New air express shipment figures show a 287 percent increase over two years. Parts dies and light machinery move rapidly between airplane plants, accelerating production and saving days in building more aircraft.
In Washington, Raymond Clapper cites official statements condemning Communist dictatorship and religious liberty suppression, arguing Germany’s success against Russia could redraw power. He warns Lindbergh’s peace talk would aid Hitler, and notes Latin America might stock German arms to defend surpluses.
Peter Edson explains how the United States and 21 southern republics form Inter-American Development Commissions to rebuild trade networks. The commissions study needs for each country, encourage investment through the Export-Import Bank, and promote South American inter trade like Chilean nitrate for Argentine meat and Brazilian coffee for Argentine grains.
Miss Annie and Ruth Hawk visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Rannells in New Plymouth. Families from Columbus and nearby towns joined gatherings as relatives travelled for visits and events across Hills, Athens, Logan, and Laurelville. Local groups held meetings and outings including a Grange play and Bible school closing activities.
New Straitsville church to hold Sunday worship and combined church school at 9 30 a m with Independence Day services June 29 at 7 30 p m. A flag dedication honors local boys in military camps. Rev George M Hughes leads services. Community notices include visits, travel, baptisms, birthdays, and hospitalizations among residents and guests from The Plains Jackson and Columbus.
A letter from Charles R. Sarson of Athens on June 24 argues farm labor faces low pay and long hours as war production boosts factory payrolls. He warns farm workers may leave farming for defense jobs, calling for a farm labor union to demand higher wages and better conditions. He notes no union exists yet and signs off as a concerned citizen.
Poet's Corner features verses submitted by Messenger readers. Each entry must include the writer's name and address. Marguerite Moore from Bidwell Ohio signs a reflection on friendship as priceless treasure found in cultivated hearts.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hoffman hosted a birthday celebration for their son Gary Gene on Tuesday June 17 Ice cream and cake followed by games Present were numerous local residents and relatives including Dora Deane Hoffman and Effie Bateman The gathering highlighted community ties and family milestones with many gifts reported
Angus MacPhillips confronts Spike Mudge and henchmen in New Jersey as he learns the crooked broccoli business. Castaloni abducts Adoreen in a Harlem car chase, threatening violence and planning a long escape as Angus fights back and the criminal plot twists toward Manhattan.
Laurel Cliff social notes report Mrs. Eve lyn Turner hosting Sherwood Garden Club with 12 members and one guest. Visitors include Mrs. Harry Stahl of Rock Springs and other local guests and family visits cited around Laurel Cliff and nearby towns.
The R W A 4 H Club met at the advisor Mrs Fred Fisher home to work on dress making projects with Ruthann Wilson Helen Eickel Verna VanHorn Martha Leimer Rheta Kinsel and Joyce Elaine Champlin attending The Congo Chatter Box 4 H Club met at Congo church with sixteen members and two guests Irene Horvath and Mildred Churry of Columbus present They worked on dresses and play suits A column of Corning Personal notes lists visits and local social updates including Mary Evans visiting relatives in Bellefontaine Frank Brooks and others from Flint Michigan visiting Mrs Elizabeth Murray Circumstances at the Murray cottage on Muskingum River and various relatives visiting Congo and Zanesville along with Bill Murway who sustained a broken arm after a pony incident with medical treatment by Dr James Miller.
Local camera enthusiasts race to capture images of the city reservoir interior after a concrete cover was poured. Small openings admit limited light while photographers use flashlight bulbs to illuminate the scene, which resembles a concrete bomb proof shelter.
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