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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1941
Page
4
Page four of The Messenger from Athens presents classified notices and obituary notices with subscription details and mailing rates. It lists rates for various counties and mentions republication rights and Associated Press materials.
A town rebonds with renewed care as the Community Chest overflows, lifting many locals from dependence on government aid. Citizens applaud the effort and the workers who note the Athenians’ strong neighborly spirit after a decade of uncertainty and war burdens.
An Ohio reader laments the Roosevelt era forestry program pushing federal land into woodlands. He warns it drains local taxes, risks rural farming viability, and calls for public debate on a sustainable land-use balance to sustain county government and local industry.
A federal summary shows motorists paid over a billion dollars in motor vehicle taxes last year with about one sixth diverted to relief education and general state funds. The piece argues lawmakers shifted funds and notes an abstraction of two hundred million dollars from the 1940 motor vehicle tax total, not going to intended sources.
A historical essay argues Western Hemisphere humanity predates Europeans by 25 000 years, based on cave finds and geological history. It contrasts ancient primitive war with modern armistice ideals, citing Marshal Petain’s reaction to German reprisals in France and questioning renewed violence.
Raymond Clapper argues the undeclared naval war leads to more deaths and calls for a postwar plan. He urges United States British collaboration on rubber, tin, oil and other critical resources, with joint control via lend-lease and broader cooperation to prevent future aggression.
Peter Edson analyzes the upcoming CIO national convention in Detroit and its potential impact on defense production. Key issues include anti strike legislation, wage controls, and John L Lewis's possible attendance shaping labor stance toward Roosevelt Hillman and defense management amid heated intra union politics.
Hundreds of alumni gathered in Athens for the Home-Coming football clash between Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan broadcast by Station WAIU in Columbus. Guests from Columbus and Akron attended dinners and visits, while officials and veterans joined gatherings and a masquerade Halloween party were held at local homes and academies.
Portland Golden Rule Sunday School class will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Albert Paynter and Mrs. Herman Tslug of Parkersburg. Several local residents and visitors are noted in the day’s social and family visit mentions.
Members of the W S C S observed the Week of Prayer and Self Denial at the M E Church with Chiorus Grimm presiding. Readings were given by Hazel Allen Bea Gaches Dora Grimm Rachel Chapman and Reva Evans. A November 6 afternoon talk by Dr A J Kestle was announced. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr and Mrs Lottie Hayman visited their sister Mrs Edith McElfresh in Delaware last weekend. Their mother returned home with them. Mr and Mrs William Sorden of Milburn West Virginia visited here with his sister. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McHaffee visited her sister Mrs Clarence Sorden. Wilford Frederick moved his family to the Paul Orr farm. Mr and Mrs Ray Smalley returning from Charleston are at home here. The Orrs hosted a Halloween party Saturday night. J C McKay and Mrs Art Morarity visited Clint Orr. Mrs Cora McKay's friends gave a surprise birthday party for her with several gifts, she is 72. Mrs Roland Torrence and family spent Wednesday evening with Mrs Stanley Trussell.
Pete Laird and George Landers headline State's 34 to 0 victory over California as Laird's four touchdowns and a 75 yard run ignite the rout. Anne Humphreys anxiously watches from the stands before a Hollywood fan notes his stardom.
Mrs Gayley Bratton is ill and Miss Helen Holcomb of Columbus visits her family over the weekend. A daughter was born Saturday night October 25 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl Keck. Community members attended events and visits at several homes and schools in Rutland Middleport Pomery and Shelter Arms Hospital attendance noted.
Corning reports include the RSTUVWXYZ group card and games party at Hermey's Hall on Tuesday November 4 at 7 30. The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion also meets Tuesday November 4. Mr and Mrs Norman Latta announce the birth of an 8 12 pound son Friday at the Latta grandparents home on Pikes Peak named William Richard. Frank Woods of Shawnee is the paternal grandfather. W S of C S TO MEET Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet at the Methodist Church Tuesday night with hostesses Sue Rodgers and Ann Wright. Bethany Class of the United Brethren Church will meet at the home of Mrs Brown Latta Wednesday night. Sherwood Rebekah Lodge degree staff practice Wednesday November 5 at 7 30 with inspection Friday November 7. Grand Lodge attendance by Sunflower Chapter members included Saran Wright Bertha Levion Jessie and Anna Mae Pettigrew Mable Gray Flora Briggs Elsie Exenkemper Audrey Latta Myrta Hickok Edith Nichols Winnie Mindigo Joie Reich Edna Dunlap Amelia 4son Fern Post Elizabeth Grey Jane Jacobs Violet Wright Ham man Neil Hamman George Plant Delcie Spence Elizabeth Hardy Vivian Keller Lee Thomas and Lora Longley. Ladies of the Golden Rule Class of the United Brethren Church announce their annual bazaar for Saturday December 13. WMA TO MEET Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church to meet Tuesday night November 3 at the home of Mrs Merle Leverling.
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