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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces editorial leadership with Frederick W. Bush and Winting C. Gorton as publishers and Charles H. Harris as managing editor. It lists bureaus with John W. Callen Company and notes subscription rates and intervals for Athens and surrounding counties.
A chorus of relief groups in Washington floods mercy campaigns, causing logjams on shipments overseas. Officials warn donors deserve clear accountability as competition increases and duplicates arise. Coordination is urged to ensure funds and goods reach the needy efficiently.
Across the country outdoor posters urge Americans to defend freedom through productive industry. One shows Uncle Sam in a worker's cap with the slogan Defend American Freedom It's Everybody's Job, the other proclaims Industry Working for Your Defense with a factory backdrop. The works, by McClelland Barclay for the National Association of Manufacturers, were funded by the Outdoor Advertising Association to support the nation’s welfare and defense.
The piece argues that Ohio’s upcoming anti-fireworks law likely won’t stop Fourth of July practices. It notes roadside stands and informal celebrations may persist, with youths finding ways to bypass enforcement like past liquor bans. The author predicts boys will adapt and may learn to circumvent the ban.
About 130 000 European refugees are in the United States per the National Refugee Service. Half live in New York and a few large cities, roughly one refugee per thousand Americans. The piece notes Mexico's similar urban concentration and argues refugees would adapt faster in smaller towns.
Raymond Clapper notes the new Defense Mediation Board and Conciliation Service could ease labor disputes. He cites wage trends, inflation control, and pledges by the A F L Painters Union and employers to avert work stoppages. He also notes Britain’s labor movement gains and potential impact on postwar governance.
Peter Edson analyzes how political infighting in Washington delays defense production. He critiques the administrative fringe and power plays surrounding the Knudsen Hillman Office of Production Management and the potential boss of the Office of Emergency Management, noting uncertainty strains the defense effort.
The editor letter from Athens prepares readers to trust in civilization’s advance since World War I. The writer cites Allied courage, American aid, and the spread of Christ’s followers as evidence of ongoing progress toward a better order.
Farm Bureau Council group 4 will meet Friday evening March 28 at the Troy Grange Hall with sandwiches requested. Social notes list bridge games hosted by Miss Wilma Dunfee, numerous out of town guests, family births, visits, hospital treatment, and a high school production of Top O the World directed by Mrs. Louella Clifton drawing a large audience.
Raymond Robinson returns from St Joseph hospital after surgery. Alex Wheeler attended a turkey dinner hosted by Dan Hartinger. Mr and Mrs Geralds and daughter of Portland visited Roy Buck. Grange meeting at Harrisonville hosted by multiple locals. Epworth League social in Leart Falls drew 25 attendees. George Hayman Jr. visited from Pittsburgh. James Carpenter also returns from hospital. Various visits by Carpenters, Bucks, Shanks, and Sharp family members noted through the week.
A Messenger readers poem pays tribute to Mrs Hannah Parry with verses about a small town lady who visits, chats about dogs and cats, helps others, and faces trouble with a smile. Kathleen Pritts from Logan R D 4 signs the note. The column includes a brief line about tusks or ivory sources as a decorative aside.
British banker Sir Victor Sassoon states that despite Japanese preparedness he believes Japan would lose any war against the United States due to technical inferiority. He emphasizes the U S military edge in capability.
The passage argues that involuntary and voluntary immigrants may seek return to Europe, while those who establish themselves in America may stay. It cautions that America should provide refuge for many more homeless people before fearing an overwhelming foreign tide, suggesting policy patience and adaptation.
Walter Holliday and Wallace Holliday went to Akron to be with their seriously ill brother M. S. Holliday. Mrs. Vaneta Radekin accompanied Miss Geneva Humphreys to Athens. Carl Shenefield and family visited Launce Shenefield near Danville. John Holliday entertained relatives for Rufus Strong home on navy furlough. William Gregory of Dayton visited his sister Bonnie and grandmother Mrs. Margaret Gregory. D. V. Morris traveled to Albany and Athens on Friday night. Alta Gene and Estella Radekin helped with costumes for a grade school operetta in Columbia School. Helen Holcomb was in Athens Saturday. John Edward Radekin, employed by Columbus and Southern Electric Co., spent the last week with his parents.
Mrs Frances Spence entertained the Laf A Lot club at her Kyle Addition home Friday evening. Games and contests provided amusement and refreshments were served to Mary Frances Post Edna Dunlap Wilma Spence and the hostess. Miss Wilma Spence will host the next gathering at Elm Street.
The Pinochle Club met Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Blower on Valley Street. Prizes went to Viola Pierce and Clarence Garrison. Refreshments were served to Ralph Briggs, Brady Pierce, Leon Keller, Clarence Garrison, and the hosts.
Mrs Margaret Baird entertained her sewing club Friday evening at her home on North Valley Street. Refreshments were served to Jo Smith Eleanor Spence Vera Roof Leona Spence and the hostess. The next meeting will be at Eleanor Spence's home.
Mrs. Vivian Keller welcomed members of the local bridge club Thursday evening at her Corning Avenue home. Two tables played for prizes with Thelma Frasure first and floating, Lu Brown second. Refreshments followed for nine attendees including the hostess and several members. Next meeting set for Mrs. Virginia Lamp on Vine Street.
Richard Mindigo, an Ohio State student, visits his parents Mr and Mrs John Mindigo. Elizabeth Kiplinger ill with tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Steve Rezes and daughter Betty Jane from Columbus visit relatives here Sunday. Lenora Young, Betty Rodgers, Anita Cady, Thelma Frasure, Albert Miller, Carl Penrod, Clarence Dew, Oscar Hartley, Leon Keller, F A Cady, and Robert Spence attend the state basketball tournament in Columbus. Plans for a school carnival April 4 in the local school gymnasium under the Junior Class. Margaret Schlingerman spent weekend in Columbus.
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