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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
3
Athens newspaper announces editor and publisher names and affiliations, AP affiliation, advertising contacts, obituary policy, and subscription rates for Athens area. details include carrier and mail prices, and regional distribution notes.
A political column argues the nation must demand shared sacrifice from labor and capital to boost wartime production. It warns of moral weakness, urges longer machine hours, and contrasts American reluctance with Britain and Nazi efficiency, warning that delays could be fatal.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association announces a unanimous commitment by all members to support national defense. They pledge to provide complete accurate information aligned with military needs and to cooperate with Federal and State authorities in defense efforts.
A columnist condemns political rhetoric praising tax relief for the poor and defends a broad general tax. The piece cites Ohio's sales tax cut on foods and candy costing millions for welfare and argues for shared sacrifice and funding for programs beyond what is deemed common sense.
Raymond Clapper argues in strong terms that delaying tactics in Congress over the 1,000,000 tons of idle foreign shipping hinder Britain and threaten U S security. He urges immediate use of captured vessels with compensation, noting President Roosevelt's request and the strategic need to support Britain against Germany while criticizing opponents aligned with Hitler policies.
Peter Edson reviews Washington scene noting National Employment Week aims, origins in 1937 Legion drive, and shift from finding jobs to training men for new defense industries. Cites a Manufacturers survey of 18,000 middle sized plants ready to join defense output, predicting spread of defense work to small shops by June 1942 and near universal employment except for lazy or unreliable.
A sober critique argues that redistributing wealth harms the middle class’s ability to sustain spending, warning that the poor would grow poorer and tax revenue fall as the metaphorical goose that kept business alive dies.
The Rev. Reed J. Downs of Athens Christian Church was chosen president of the Athens County Ministerial Association at the May meeting. Alpha Xi Delta won the Rotary Song Contest for the second time in three years, with Misa Mildred Maston directing. The Athens County Red Cross board invited York Township to join the county organization at a Courthouse meeting. Hobson Study Circle members hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at the Linderlost Tea House for guests.
Frances Maxwell from Athens May 1 writes a signed column praising Col. Lindbergh for speaking freely and urging peace through self restraint. She compares his stance to Daniel of old, questions Lease-Lend policies, and warns against brutalities while defending freedom of expression and Christian principles.
A lyrical piece titled Poet's Corner blends vivid nature imagery with romantic scenes. It evokes a thrush singing at dawn, roses greeting the sun, and hidden orchids, followed by a lover's embrace, a marching soldier, and a musician. The verse ends noting an old unfinished symphony in the speaker's heart. Athens Ohio attributes the poem to Mrs Nora Gillespie Hesson.
Major Sam M. Johnson of Athens spoke at the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce gathering where several committees were appointed. The Friendship Needle Club was entertained at 84 West Carpenter Street by Mrs. R. A. Andrews, with assistance from her daughter Dorthea. Ohio University social affairs moved under the faculty social committee which distributed the committee regulations.
Local social roundup lists weekend and Sunday visits by residents from Coolville Troy area. Attendees include Glen Dean, Rita and Leora Dunfee family, Howard Oakes, Alfred Rogers, C B Kincade, Delbert Miller, Abner Frost, and Frances Haning among others, with trips to Miami Florida and Athens.
Rev Perry Lucas of Sand Ridge will preach at Poston Community Church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Harley Pierce Adam McLean Fred Lloyd and Lewis McDaniel, Columbus workers, spent the weekend at home. Bennie Ferrell of Pontiac Mich visited here after his grandmother’s death. James McClain Canton visited his mother Amanda McClain. Dorothea Boyd, once ill, is recovering.
Carolyn Tyler survives a storm plunge and parachute failure then stumbles toward a road where a motorist aids her. In Blair Arizona a vigilant woman offers warmth and phones Boulder Dam authorities while Carolyn anxiously learns Bob Hale and a companion are safe and the rescue continues.
Carolyn and Bob celebrate progress with the X-999 as they move the project to Blair and into Tonto Mountain mine. Leana Sormi lurks as a hidden threat, with Carolyn vowing to protect Bob while deciding how far love can bend to secure their work and safety.
McArthur news notes announce the marriage of Geraldine Wrightsel to Glenneth C. Frye on February 23, 1941 at a country home near Steubenville. Attendants included Corporal and Mrs. Charles Cover with a six o’clock dinner following the ceremony. Frye, a McArthur and Ohio University graduate, has served as a state trooper and plans to settle in Bridgeport. The notes also cover upcoming weddings, club meetings, visitors, and local residents visiting or traveling, including Mary Stanton’s shower and other social events in McArthur and nearby towns.
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