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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces its long established publication, editors, and affiliates. It lists subscription rates including one year four dollars sixty and six months two dollars fifty with carrier and mail options for multiple Ohio counties.
Thomas E. Dewey will head a national drive with major welfare agencies to aid soldiers in military camps. The plan aims to fund healthy outlets and curtail harmful mushroom towns near camps, improving both present and future civilian readiness.
The article notes that William McChesney Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, reduces his salary by 3979 dollars per month when joining the army, drawing 21 dollars monthly as a recruit. It argues the sacrifice is real but compares it to broader wartime sacrifices. It honors Martin and all who serve.
Vice President Wallace proposes a Bill of Duties to balance the Bill of Rights. The piece argues that democracy requires duties alongside rights and that the draft is a duty to protect liberty. It cautions that hard-won rights must be preserved by steadfastly upholding duties as well.
James B. Forgan Chicago Red Cross official argues that modern safety efforts cut accidental deaths in Britain despite blitz bombings and urges similar health and safety measures in the United States. He notes thousands trained in first aid accident prevention nutrition hygiene and sanitation and says automobile reductions saved many lives.
Col. John H. Jouett, head of the Aeronautical Chamber, states American military plane output passed 1,200 a month in March. He notes British and German rates hover around 1,500 monthly, and claims American production is near the level where it becomes a decisive factor in the war effort.
A fragment notes a casual outlook on attending many gatherings and a sense of ease about potential outcomes. It suggests a relaxed attitude toward social events and the possible consequences.
Raymond Clapper reports that Washington rejects defeatist views and is expanding production to support a prolonged war. Conversion of civilian plants accelerates, with 3 000 machine tools repurposed for aircraft, and mandatory priority powers sought to shift output. Despite British requests and Balkan setbacks, officials foresee continued war production even if Europe stalls this year.
In a Washington scene a fictional figure T N T reviews Treasury estimates showing total new taxes across many items from cigars and gas to telephones and candy. The piece highlights how increased levies would boost government revenue while pressing individuals to tighten belts.
The drafty ramblings mention T N T drifting to sleep while counting tax dollars and planning a trip to his safety deposit box to see how much remains after a 20 percent tax yielding $1.7 million more, with a snide jab at Hitler.
Readers are invited to send signed letters on current events. Contributions should be concise to fit multiple selections per day. Include signature to identify the writer.
J Homer Caskey argues resignation should have come earlier and condemns defeatist attitudes among officers and civilians. He asserts officers with Hitler decorations should resign and cites Churchill as a model for morale. He warns that Lindberghs stance could harm American air force morale during wartime. Athens, April 29.
Nine hundred fifty students from high schools across 14 county districts and 14 cities plus one private school compete in district and state scholarship events at Ohio University. An agricultural census shows Meigs County farm declines from 1920 to 1930 as Ina M. Hoover visits a semi monthly WBA meeting at Moose Hall and a potluck supper follows.
Fifty three witnesses were called before the grand jury that met for the May term. Names on the jury included Bruce McKinstry Theodore Rowell John W Lax Arthur Anderson Frank Joyce and others. The Athens County Farm Bureau moved offices to the Alderman Building at 11 East Washington Street. Pi Beta Phi initiates and seniors were hosted at Miss Hopkins home on Morris Avenue.
Zaleski news briefs report that revival services at the Zaleski Methodist Church concluded Sunday after two weeks of evening worship led by Rev. Reed from McArthur. A solo by Mrs. O D Mont is noted and several local residents were mentioned as recent visitors or travelers.
Tony Smiley of the State Highway Department engineering crew has been reassigned to the division office in Marietta and his family may relocate from Warner Ave to that city.
The Columbus High Senior Class presents Truth Takes a Holiday Friday and Saturday May 9 and 10 under director H. B. Pickett with cast members Claire Steward Gerald Collins Odell Marshington Helen Holcomb Phyllis Rife Lucy Joe Dye and Margaret Brooks. Community events note Grange date change and a Saturday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs G C Gorby.
Carolyn confronts the theft of a dangerous X-900 shipment. She retrieves rocks substituted for the cargo, verifies the risk, and boosts security at Schoenfeld Laboratory. She then loads a heavy box for a bold move to retrieve a key antagonist and reunite with Bob while dodging police attention.
Mrs Norman Schaefer hosted a 75 guest miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Clarence Ackley with Mildrea Schafer assisting. Ackleys headed to housekeeping in Mrs Carmens property. Several local couples visited, traveled, or hosted at homes and church circle events in Pomeroy and Canton Ohio.
Mrs Viola Wade will host the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ for their monthly business meeting Friday night. Mrs Mabel Smith will lead the session with a social hour and refreshments to follow.
Long Bottom events mark retirements of Postmaster A. F. Swan and Assistant Postmaster Linnie Swan with a surprise party at the Clark home. Gifts included a plush rocker and electric floor lamp, with many local postal staff in attendance. Mrs. Pauline Myers named acting postmaster pending civil service exam results.
Grand and petit jurors for May terms were drawn by the jury commissioners. A civil case Beulah F Simmons vs Stephen F Kolb was filed April 22 in Route 349 collision damages. State v Dutcher non if acquittal ordered. nurse Rose Clark returns. Real estate transfers and marriages listed. auto license and sales tax revenues reported. county test standings and selective service classifications updated.
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