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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces its publication details and circulation terms with staff credits and association memberships. Subscription options include weekly carrier 15 cents and annual mail rates across multiple Ohio counties, plus regional post office details and delivery notes.
A writer laments a parking ticket on a woman’s car seen as unjust. She argues signs forbid parking, questions law enforcers, and vows to challenge the ticket in court. The piece contrasts treatment of women with politicians and mocks a passive husband.
Observers warn Europe faces collapse and famine as disorganization spreads and the British blockade falters. Nations from Spain to Poland endure severe hunger while English ships keep Britain fed, provoking fear of disease and crisis across the continent.
A Cheshire reader suggests community prizes to reward pest control, inspired by a school pest hunt where Cheshire boys killed rats mice crows sparrows starlings moles and hawks. Merrill McCormick donated shotgun shells as a starter to fund rewards. advocates say larger prizes will boost results.
The federal government owns more than 20 percent of U S land totaling 394 657 721 acres across 2628 counties and 2965 cities. City holdings challenge tax bases says the American Municipal Association leaving taxpayers to cover shortfalls.
A brief aphorism attributed to Fielding notes that custom may guide actions but does not justify them, warning against using tradition to excuse fault. The quote implies that social norms can mislead without proof of right or wrong.
Washington officials warn that Senate fear and Ellender amendments weaken U S foreign policy by signaling to totalitarians in the Far East that the United States may not act. Dr Hermann Rauschning’s critique of democracy’s paralysis is cited to explain how hesitation, optimism and misread realities undermine resolve.
Peter Edson surveys the Civil Aeronautics Board after a series of crashes, noting Congress debates reorganization, the CAB structure, and authority gaps. He outlines past agency merges, current leadership under Harllee Branch, the safety bureau led by Jerome Lederer, and planned rule changes including high frequency radio beams and barographs.
A six o'clock buffet supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F A Cady to honor the birthdays of Mrs. Cady and sister Lillia Leeth of Crooksville. Guests from Crooksville included Orris Leeth Ronald Curl Harry Sagle and family.
Dorothy McDonald urges Athens County to support Agnes Dickenson, Columbus lawyer fighting graft in the hot mix road funds case. She faces an embezzlement charge March 15 as opponents seek to disbar her. McDonald says funds were withheld from proper recipients and urges formation of a Taxpayers League to guard public money.
Messenger Readers contribute verses urging national unity as men go to fight. The poem by Vivian Donaldson of Logan appeals for peace at home, defense work, and vigilance against foreign influence, urging everyone to do their part and keep factories running.
Coach C H Dew served as toast master at a social rooms banquet honoring Corn ing high school varsity and reserve basketball teams. A two course dinner was served to Supt F A Cady, the faculty, and staff followed by speeches from several coaches and seniors. Basketball certificates were presented and the event ended with a roller skating party.
Brady Pierce was re elected president of the Perry County Conservation Committee at a re organization meeting in New Lexington Thursday night Leo Radkoski was renamed as sports man representative
Miss Trabel Foura hosted Left A Lot members on Kyle Addition with Wilma Spence Edna Dunlap Mary Frances Post Frances Spence and the hostess served refreshments. Mrs Jo Smith entertained a sewing club with Eleanor Spence Margaret Baird Vera Roof Helen Fenneken Leona Spence and the hostess present. Mrs Helen Garrison presided at a bridge gathering with two tables and prizes awarded to Thelma Frasure Anita Cady and Lu Brown. Another line notes two basketball games at the high school gym featuring ex Corning stars and Anchor Hocking players with Red Baird directing. 7 30 p m start and Robert Spence as referee.
Two euchre games were played Thursday afternoon by Eurcie club members at the home of Mrs Thelma Frasure. Prizes were awarded with high going to Josephine Hermy and second to Helen Bruns. Other winners included Mary Ann Beaver Beulah Craig Jean Wilson Martha Benedict Helen Bruns Mary Ann Beaver Josephine Hermy and the hostess Mrs Frasure.
The case of Green dale Brick Co. against Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and others was dismissed Monday without prejudice to a new action. The suit sought a tax adjustment and indicates further action may be taken later in the matter.
Beatrice Huntington Davenport, 20, enjoys luxury across New York Miami Beach and a vast Sixth Avenue store. Her fiancé Clarence di Grandezzi buys polo ponies and a racing car, while Mr. Weeming urges thrift to honor her grandfather Michael Huntington. A mysterious voice in Weeming’s office mutters about chloroform, foreshadowing darker plans.
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