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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1942
Page
6
Rates show annual and shorter terms for Ohio and non Ohio readers. Mail and carrier options list prices in dollars and cents with per copy charges for daily and Sunday editions. The notice notes additional international rates on request and includes the quotation by Milton on liberty.
The piece argues that after Pearl Harbor price and wage freezes, rising taxes, and tightened controls will reshape American life during the war effort. It warns of hardship for low and middle income families, farmer and worker tensions, and political maneuvering as the White House faces inflation and funding the war.
Federal Judge Kennedy in New York suspended sentences for two men who pleaded guilty to black market tire operations. One defendant allegedly staged a fake burglary to hide rubber rationing violations, but the judge warned leniency could mislead others.
John Green of the CSO shipbuilding union warned production stoppage would trigger steps to deprive guilty members of union membership. Joseph Curran of the National Maritime Union demanded Trade unionism be abandoned for the duration. They also attacked Henry Kaiser over his Liberty Ship, noting his contract is with the AFL and not the CIO.
Raymond Clapper discusses Roosevelt price controls and wartime shortages, noting the shift from a high standard of living to a war footing. He lauds Byrnes as new economic stabilizer, warns of austerity, and highlights progress from auto conversion debates to expanded wartime powers and looming manpower needs.
Peter Edson notes a pending minimum wage of 30 cents an hour for migrant farm workers under a system that transports laborers at government expense, guarantees prevailing wages, and provides housing and employment guarantees. The plan, tied to California beet work, parallels earlier measures moving 1 200 American workers from Virginia and Kentucky to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Residents sign letters on current events including Camp Wool Daughters of Union Veterans marking Camp Jewett in Athens with Ohio troops recalled in the Civil War. Ohio University band members and women’s glee club participants are listed among the Athens students and performers.
Sunday School is at 9 am and church service at 7 30 pm. A shower at the Hemrick home honored Lester and Betty McGrath with many gifts. Visits include Blake and Easterling families, Akron and Logan residents, and moving notices for the Hannah property. Ob servation at White Cross Hospital in Columbus.
Sheriff Herb Parker chairs Athens County Republican meeting in Columbus while Standard Bearers gather at Miss Frances Lee’s home. Katherine McKee named corresponding secretary. Silk hose sell for 1 to 5 dollars. fall skirts reach ankles. 38th reunion of the 63rd O V V L held in Chauncey with members from multiple towns and states. Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivers welcome address.
A roundup from Point Rock notes visits by Blessing and son Leslie of Charleston and Mrs. Ellen C. Martin's death at 94 in New Marshfield. Families traveling include Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Young and Mrs. Eva Morris with Clyde. Walter Canode starts as TNT plant guard at Point Pleasant. various locals visited Pomeroy, Athens, Middleport, and Columbus.
Candace visits Bruce Frazier on Henley Street as Peter labors in medicine and Belle’s desertion shapes Bruce and Peter. She plans Nassau departure with an elderly charge while haunted by memories of Martin and a drab future.
A reflective verse about dreams forged from stardust and inner strength. The poet ties dreams to a child’s touch, a kind face, a soldier’s farewell, and a faith in God guiding growth though reality may differ. The piece celebrates inner dreams fueling life.
Mrs. George Parker and family from Decatur were Sunday guests of Mrs. Mary Messenger. Mrs. Joseph Bailey is seriously ill at home. Frank Hannaman of Parkersburg and others visited Mrs. Bertha Jackson at Rocky Glenn Sanitarium in McConnelville. Frederick Medley of Fort Hayes spent the weekend. Willard Leffler of Columbus visited his wife and family. Various locals attended events in Athens and Wiseburg with several named residents and visitors mentioned.
Hemlock Grove reports include the sewing club meeting with Mrs Ziba Midkiff and multiple visits by the Midkiff family to relatives in Nelsonville and nearby towns. Mrs Midkiff died Sunday evening and several families were listed as guests and visitors in the community notices.
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