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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1943
Page
4
Page four of The Athens Messenger outlines publishing period from 1825 with editors and publishers named, states association memberships, and notes subscriptions by mail or carrier with various rates for residents and servicemen. It also lists office locations and advertising contact references.
The piece notes that most avoid the income tax but now many must file. It highlights new burdens for households paying maids and rents, requiring records and Treasury form reports. It argues simplification demands will extend beyond the wealthy to the general middle class.
A call to organized community groups to assist in planting and harvest times. The piece urges older residents and youth to join to prevent crop losses and support the war effort despite Washington delays. It emphasizes practical action on the home front and seasonal labor needs.
The piece argues that war expenses, from munitions to manpower, devalue wealth and destroy property, noting ships sunk and lives lost cannot be priced. It warns that the vast costs will be borne by the entire human race, not just Germany or Japan.
Stabilization Director Byrnes explains the 48 hour minimum work week aims to release workers for war output and not civilian needs. He argues that paying more for extra work does not drive inflation when bread supplies shrink.
The Office of War Information warns that waste kitchen fat salvage falls short of demand for explosives. If each family donates half a pound monthly, supply could break even. Officials stress not to rely on others and urge all to increase contributions to avoid ammunition shortages.
David Lawrence argues the Boeing walkout reveals deeper failures in U S labor policy. government agencies and rival unions worsened wage disputes and timing, while veterans of labor leadership were sidelined. He says stabilization agreements and a unified approach are needed, not blame on workers.
Raymond Clapper argues postwar air traffic policy must hinge on reciprocal arrangements with Great Britain and other nations. He criticizes vague talk of freedom of the air, praises Mrs. Clare Luce for clarifying stance, and notes Eden signals upcoming discussions. He emphasizes U S British strategic unity and shared air bases and facilities worldwide.
In Washington, critics argue the New Deal ignores agriculture, favoring bonuses to boost production while farmers’ groups like the Grange Farm Bureau and Farmers Union push for practical insight. The piece questions the role of high school youth in agriculture and warns of bureaucratic overreach harming national food security.
The Messenger prints a reader letter praising rationing and condemning hoarding as theft. Led a Sams of Athens argues rationing keeps scarce foods fair and questions hoarders who seek extra shares. The item is signed and dated March 1.
A series of trivia questions and concise answers covers air power estimates, literary versus musical figures, Lucretia Mott’s reform causes, long MLB games, and Gin Rummy scoring. The format presents numeric, biographical, and historical factoids with brief conclusions.
News items list enrollment openings for history classes taught by Prof. W. C. Harris and Prof. W. O. Mauck at Ohio University. Also noted are local happenings including hospital convalescence, property work, a wedding anniversary, home remodeling, a wind incident with injuries, a community club speech, a family moving to a new house, fashion show models, and a Cleveland shoe retailers meeting attended by local residents.
Pat Friday, seeking patriotism and adventure, poses as a secretary to interview scattered applicants for a six-woman corps taught to soar. James Carr, curious yet charmed, questions her claimed credentials as Pat reveals resourcefulness and a growing spark during a lively, instructional exchange.
Pat Friday interviews at Jimmie Carr’s El mira operation. She wins a typing job at fifty a week while concealing a prior act of taking names from other applicants. A glamorous rival, Miss Stuart, arrives, reveals an engagement, and plans to travel to Elmira with Carr as the company expands nationwide.
Bradford social notes report Mrs. Edith Forrest ill with influenza. Mrs. Gladys Hendrix of Parkersburg visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell. Mrs. Charles Eskew and infant daughter of Rock Springs spent days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Eskew. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Russell and children visited with her parents. Mrs. Nancy Mighty of West Rutland visited her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burt. Mrs. Ed Russell traveled to Columbus for her daughter Vera Gordon’s illness, joined later by Gladys Hendrix and Mrs. Pearl Jacobs and daughter Betty from Laurel Clift Sunday.
Mrs. Flora I Davis aged 80 died February 22 at her home near Salem Center. Funeral services were held at Center Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Crabtree officiating and burial in Salem Center Cemetery. Several Davis family members and friends attended from Columbus Athens Chicago and Rutland.
Funeral services were held at the M E Church for Mrs Sherman McDole. Mrs Mora Coleman funeral attended in Reedsville. Mr and Mrs Millard Brooks hosted Mr and Mrs William Matlack and son. E L Clark family spent weekend at Harrisonville. School closed for War Ration Book two registrations. Mrs Millard Brooks and others aided ration board teachers. Defense stamp sales rise at Long Bottom School led by Mrs Vineyard's pupils. Mary Matlack visiting Neville Island Pa with daughter Mrs Virgil Roush. Dorothy Jones of Syracuse visiting. Ray Riggs of Columbus spent weekend with family. Riverside Garden Club to meet March 9 at Earl Clark home. WSCS meets March 3 at church. Red Cross drive begins Monday with $75 quota.
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