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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
4
Page Four sections show publisher names and rates for subscriptions, with day and Sunday editions, rates for in and out of Ohio, and postal classifications. Includes ad rates notice and a Milton quote about liberty.
Raymond Clapper recalls Nehru’s view of peaceful resistance under threat from Japan. He contrasts anti British sentiment and Gandhi’s doctrine with the harsh lesson of history, arguing only superior force and UN action can curb Axis aggression.
Ipe left area with a two percent share portion reported. Local authorities noted limited details in the fragmentary observation.
The piece argues that sugar rationing reveals anxious Americans bracing for broader control of food and essentials. It warns of hoarding, price shifts, shortages, and the path to socialized serfdom as shipments and transport falter while wartime needs grow.
The piece argues Ohio cannot legalize a 40 mph highway limit without a new uniform code or exhaustive study. It notes most drivers stay around 50 mph, with trucks often at 55 to 60 mph. It praises the 40 mph limit for reducing accidents and saving fuel, tires, and oil, and suggests federal control may tighten speed and fuel rules as war needs rise.
The author urges timely and broader use of park facilities this and coming summers. East Athens offers a federal picnic spot, Athens County fairgrounds provide quick access, and nearby regions offer ample day spots along the Hocking caves and Ohio River. Encourages community gatherings at local recreation centers to foster understanding and shared youth activities.
Peter Edson surveys congressional debate over funding for the U S Conciliation Service as war production strains labor relations. He notes shortages of mediators, the push to hire 100 more conciliators, and the secrecy of committee deliberations amid a 19 billion dollar Sixth Supplemental Appropriation bill.
A Missouri Democrat Rep Clarence Cannon says air raids on Japan are just the first installment of a debt. A St Louis boy, 11, voices a brutal remark about buying a bomb to drop on Hitler on his birthday, reflecting wartime emotion and propaganda.
Mrs. Clara Howell of Nelsonville criticizes Bart’s Messenger column Over The Back Fence labeling Roosevelt as a mildewed mind. She defends the New Deal and Roosevelt, recalls WWI and Hoovers era, and urges civility toward the President while praising his leadership.
Engagement news from the era notes Doris Henry daughter of Mrs H D Henry becoming betrothed to H L Alden of Akron.
Excavation began for a four apartment house at 13 S High St. Class Six at the First Methodist Church drew 244 attendees. New Victor records for May include Oh Beautiful Baby Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Little Grey Sweetheart of Mine. Athens High School cast for Princess Bluebell featured Homer Baird Melba Woodworth Rudolph Pedigo Katherine McKee Arthur Cameron Edward Sharp Joe Farley. Athens City Council approved new additions opened by W R Cable and Charles Henry East State St Pratt St residents urged street improvement. Mill St property near East Bridge damaged by a washout after flood. Fred Beckler paid for maintenance of E Mill St. Mayor Roush April report showed a collection of 43.
Straitsville social notes from May 7 recount a Mona Mae wedding shower at Gore for Mona Mae Green with Della Arnett and Waveline Holcomb attending. Local visits include Fred Blankenship hosts, Carl Fox birthday party for Carl Jr., and various relatives visiting in Logan, Columbus, and Mechanicsburg. Sugar rationing registration caused 2 pm school dismissals this week.
Visitors to the Van derford family near Red Diamond included Marion Molihan Wellston Billy Tommy Aaron and Arthur West Pottsville and Miss Emma Andrews and Ted Cram Elk Township On Monday Reverend John O Kilmer White Cross Hospital Columbus represented the church Mr and Mrs Albert Pennell were called to Logan by the death of Mrs Louisa Thompson Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel Swan Township with burial nearby She is survived by a granddaughter and two grandsons The husband two daughters and three sons preceded her in death Among visiting young people were Miss Lulu Webb Corning Betty OLeary Dayton Evan Williams Athens Martin McKibben Ft Knox Ky Clyde Martin Jr Columbus and Lawrence Molihan Fort Hayes Miss Nelle Driscoll spent Tuesday in Athens Richard OLeary was appointed local postmaster Replacing Ella Kinney Vern Brewer and children Prattsville visited relatives James McKibben family hosted Betty Herwick New Plymouth Route and Barbara Herwick Lancaster Tuesday evening Betty Herwick left for Dayton to work as a typist at Curtiss Wright Field Marion Molihan Fort Knox Ky visited his wife Wellston and his parents Sunday afternoon.
The asteroid Eros roared toward Earth reaching a close approach of 16 million miles on January 30 1931. This historic pass marked the closest known approach of the rock to our planet during the period.
Nigel confesses love to Peggy but she resists romance and plans a stage break. Baldy arranges a chance for Peggy while Fay and Myra doubt the honesty of the island house party as a four member committee meets to address tensions.
Seven Columbia High School students joined Meigs County in district tests at Athens on May 2, with three named among the top ten and all seven placing in the top sixteen in their subjects. Baccalaureate will be May 10 at Columbia Auditorium with Elder A E Ander ton delivering the address.
Racine announces a First Aid class to be held May 13 in the Racine Methodist Church Annex with signups through Mrs. Owen Watson or Mrs. Gomer Lewis. The Racine Builders Class met for a six thirty dinner to plan a mother-daughter banquet and to discuss church activities and member notes from the community.
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