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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1941

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Page Four Public Notices

Public notices and publishing details from The Athens Messenger and Herald include subscription rates, publication policy, and staff credits. The piece lists pricing: One year four fifty, six months two fifty, ten weeks one dollar, and weekly fifteen cents. It notes Associated Press affiliation and national representatives.

Athens Messenger Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Morris American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press Focal News Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland

National Newspaper Week Emphasizes Free Press Value

The piece urges citizens to observe National Newspaper Week October 1 through 8 and reflect on the vital role of newspapers in preserving freedom of speech and a free press. It notes publishers’ dedication to public welfare and the duty of every citizen to protect liberties and truth in journalism.

Federal coal mine inspection law promises stronger safety

The new federal law gives the mines bureau joint jurisdiction with state departments to promote safety. Federal inspectors will enter mines, publish findings at the mine mouth, and recommend urgent corrections. Reports will be accessible to the public, and local safety committees will police compliance.

Federal Mines Bureau Federal Bureau

Inter-dependence Day for Liberty and Free Enterprise

In a call for shared sacrifice during a national emergency, the piece argues liberty must be preserved by all Americans and temporary controls should end after the crisis. It emphasizes Roosevelt’s point that free labor rights rely on free enterprise and warns against any group exploiting the crisis for unfair gains.

America Roosevelt

Coat Hanger Crisis Sparks War Warnings

The piece notes a scarcity of twisted wire coat hangers as a wartime sacrifice. It quips that if all cluttered hangers were collected and remade into steel, they could build 489 tanks 16 battleships 25 cruisers and a Swiss watch. It treats the shortage with a light tone about public sacrifices.

Grace as Continuous Light from God

A compact reflection likens grace to light that comes from God continually, just as daylight comes from the sun from dawn to dusk. The comparison underscores constant divine provision rather than a one time mercy.

God Jonathan Edwards

Raymond Clapper on Wage Controls in Price Bill Debate

Raymond Clapper discusses how some want wage controls in the price bill while the administration opposes such action. He notes wage stability is essential to curb inflation and urges strengthening Hillman’s wage stabilization efforts to support price ceilings and enforce them effectively.

Washington Bernard M. Baruch Congress Marriner Eccles Federal Reserve Board House Leon Henderson Sidney Hillman

Washington buying reform cuts costs under centralized plan

Douglas C. MacKeachie, now director of purchases in the Office of Production Management, oversees a daily interagency committee that plans non ordnance buys to avoid price spikes. The system, created to balance Army Navy Treasury and Agriculture needs, uses centralized bargaining and regional offices to secure better menus and lower costs, with the Army food bill near 700 thousand dollars daily. Beaumont.

Washington Douglas C. MacKeachie Office of Production Management Army, Navy,Treasury and Agriculture OPM Army Navy Treasury Coast Guard Donald M. Nelson Supply, Priorities and Allocations Board Nelson Neilson Defense Organization MacKeachie

Ickes Defends Oil Bootlegging System Limits

Interior Secretary Ickes argues that an oil bootlegging system needs a supplier and cannot function from illicit home setups, defending the oil administration's order.

Ickes

No historical event headline available

Quote compilation noting that grace grows from life and foundation and modesty follows virtuous enrichment, attributed to Lavington and Goldsmith.

Lavington

Marriage of Booker T. Washington and Miss Olivia Davidson

Historical note records the 1886 marriage of Booker T. Washington of Malden West Virginia and Olivia A Davidson of Albany at the bride’s sister’s house in Athens County. Olivia’s early schooling included Enterprise Academy and Tuskegee Institute where she met Washington.

Booker T. Washington Malden West Virginia Olivia A. Davidson Albany Athens Noah Elliott Washington St Olivia Enterprise Academy Northwest Territory United States Boston Tuskeegee Institute Washington

Concord Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Concord society lists Sunday visits by Ed Brown family from Athens and other relatives, 42 attending Sunday School, and Rev. William M. George leading afternoon communion. Church board set for Oct 2 with prayer meeting afterward. Also notes Dan McKinley to Jacksonville move and Maynard Sayres trip to Columbus for hospital observation.

Concord Eddie Brown Athens Silas Brown Wilbur Antle Jacksonville John Antle Delbert Delong Dayton Preston Wisecup Frank Johnson William M. George Nelsonville John Beard Joe Antte Antie Edward W Eiss John Davis Dan McKinley Maynard Sayres Columbus Sayre G.K Friendly Circle Concord Sunday School Babe McAtee

Spider and the Fly in the web of war

Poet readers contribute verses in a Messenger column. Mrs. H. E. Byers recalls a McGuffy poem then contrasts the spider and the fly with Hitler. She proclaims Americans united, under Uncle Sam, resisting Nazi threats and praising diverse nationalities in defense of the United States.

Messenger Hitler

Empress Eugenie Hats Boost Millinery Ties in New Era

Empress Eugenie style hats were the latest in women's millinery keeping hat factories busy. The small befeathered hats tilted over one eye defined the trend. Bing Crosby arrived in New York via a magician Nicola street trick, drawing attention. Prof and Mrs 8 Bing hosted a League of Women Voters reception at North Hill with guests Prof and Mrs W C Harris sharing European experiences. Tom Rosser Bid Maple Donald Robinson Hunter Brown planned a two week fishing trip to Canada.

League of Women Voters 8. H. Bing North Hill W. C. Harris Europe Tom Rosser Bid Maple Donald Robinson Hunter Brown Canada

The Secret of Susanne Shown At Ohio University

The famous Wolf Ferrari opera The Secret of Susanne was presented at Ew ing Auditorium under the Athens Woman's Music Club. Henry Ford announced readiness to launch a drive to clean up politics. Athens Hi opened season with Chauncey in football, Sweeney and Wilcox leading the lineup.

Secret of Susanne Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Athens Woman's Music Club Henry Ford Athens Hi Chauncey Athens Sweeney Wilcox Hughes Battin Sharp Gandee Shafer Kennedy Muir Brooks McKinley

Cheshire News Notes Highlights Local Socials and Sports

Reverend and Mrs Julius Chandler and others attended the District Conference in Portsmouth at Biglow Methodist Church. Cheshire defeated Mercerville 26 to 0 Friday. Several residents visited relatives in Columbus Parkersburg Gallipolis and Crestline.

Cheshire Julius Chandler Clara Ward Mary Rupe Portsmouth Biglow Methodist Church Howard Moore Eno Playford Denney Archie Peters Columbus Vaughn Peters Adam Fife Wendell Long Gallipolis W. J. Grapes Roy Parkersburg Ann van Gilder Granville C. L. van Gilder Casius Thompson Delaware Wayne Rupe Ryger W. E. Thompson Elisabeth Swisher Butler Bulaville Thomas Ragan Bryan Cremeans Lottie Roush Anna Specht Marie McArthur Ella Hausher Pleasant Stanley Ward Mercerville Curtis Swisher Jack Merrill Mullendick Bessie Ward Betty Lou Jo Ann Everett Long Frances Corning Foster Little Crestline Norma Yeanger

Bride From the Sky Courtroom Trial

Judy Allen faces charges after a public scandal in a municipal court scene. The aspiring writer reveals her arrest, bond refused, and a path to reform as she anticipates a state reformatory for women. Across a cramped city, family ties and a hotel intrigue overshadow her fate.

Judy Miss Allen Voice of the Law Common Pleas Sandy

Vinton Social And Personal Drama Unfolds

In a serialized segment Judy faces pressure from family and a would-be fiancé Phil. A separate man, Sandy, stages a stormy interference with a daring theft. A diamond engagement ring weighs in as Judy contemplates sending it back. A Telegram arrives as the cliffhanger ends.

Phil Philip Sandy Phi Judy Signaure

Point Rock Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Events

A dense list of visits and small town happenings from Point Rock. Residents share weekend trips to Columbus and Gallipolis, hospital notes, grange attendance, weddings, illnesses, and family gatherings among the Radekin, Matthews, Morris, and related families.

Point Rock Wayne Burchfield Columbus George Radekin Dana Nelson Chester Steward Dayton Ora Nelson Charles Steward Walter Swett George Albert Radekin

Texas Storm Strikes Port City in Severe Hurricane

In a letter from Mrs. Gerald W. Lannitt of this city and Bob Lanning of Port Texas, residents recount a powerful hurricane that swept the town last week, described as the hardest hit since 1932 and forcing many residents to flee the city temporarily.

Logan Gerald W. Lannitt Bob Lanning Port Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

National Newspaper Week Raymond Clapper Eccles National Labor Relations Board Department of Labor Conciliation Service National Defense Mediation Board Joint Industry Committees NLRB Hillman Peter Edson Washington Scene Beaumont By W. EB. Peters Poet's Corner the Spider and the Fly U.S.A Uncle Sam H. E. Byers Bing Crosby Nicola Order of Elks Roy Dupler H. J. Paul Russell Rupp Harold Mardis Cheshire News Meg Weg Bride THE BY Helen Welshimer NEA Service, Inc Women's Department State Reformatory For Point Rock Social Notes Holzer Hospital Mrs. McCoy Elmer Shenefield Bob Poder Frank Quickle Harold Davis Phillip Orie Painter George Queen Blaine Mathews Earl Spires Bob Diggins Benny Charlestow Eeee Casto Kay Quickle Morris Cline Gerlach Mondial W. E. Taylor J. H. Taylor Eral Dayehg Mr Chester Grange Laurel Grange Columbia Star Granges Laurel Granges Walter Holliday Joe Strong Mrs. Strong Katie Paul Kunz Ann Graham W. C. Cottrill Neva Oglin Emma McHarie Lo Helen Holcomb W. R. Holcomb W. M. Morris John DeVault Wilkesville Carrie Webb Raymond R. D Raymond Alan Suvil Ausu Albert Caster John Radeakin Hayes Hudnall Hebbardsville Fairy Camp Oreton Lewis McLaughlin Clayton Morris Howard Knanp Even Morris Mattie Morris Legion 1 Auxiliary Leslie Blowes Emma Wilson Oda Caster White Hall \Jackson G. A. Radekin Alfred Foster Zella Rupert Joe Turner D. V. Morris Clyde Pomeroy William Phillips Chillicothe Lawrence Oxley L. D. Cotetrill
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