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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1941
Page
4
The document lists associations and press groups and provides outdated subscription rates for Athens and surrounding counties. It notes second class matter status and mentions national offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland with advertising rate inquiries.
The piece argues that freedom hinges on national character and self control, not state power. It urges leaders and citizens to exhibit discipline, criticizes a decade of federal excess, and calls for a public test of self restraint to defend democracy.
The piece argues American reporters in Europe reveal truth about propaganda from warring powers and warn that Nazi victory would lower American living standards. It notes correspondents are pro allied, doubt U S intervention, and stress Nazi censorship and British French morale failures.
Nearly a hundred American leaders under the National Conference of Christians and Jews unite to denounce racial and religious intolerance. The statement urges citizens to guard tongues, combat hate peddlers, and resist Nazi divisions that weaken nations.
The U S Chamber of Commerce quotes higher 1942 taxes for the United States than Britain, based on per capita burden and national income share. It notes Britain has paid heavier taxes in recent years, but predicts Americans will top the scale next year. The piece ends with Muskogee Oklahoma debating a 25 cent monthly tax on toilet seats.
A Welsh novelist Jack Jones asserts that America should handle its own affairs and decide its own business without outside input. He emphasizes national sovereignty and self determination in addressing domestic issues.
Readers crave luxury and quality items but face budget limits that temper spending. The appeal of finer goods remains strong while practical constraints steer choices toward value and durability.
In Washington officials urge rapid enlargement of production and stronger re adjustments to support a far broader war effort. Secretary Knox argues for Anglo American naval and air superiority to enforce a postwar peace backed by international law and force if needed.
The speaker argues the United States can use its dominant power and leadership to deter future aggression through economic measures. Rejecting action would invite renewed chaos and costly buildup, repeating past conflicts that harmed the nation.
Peter Edson probes the federal information machine, noting official guesses that about 2,600 information specialists worked nationwide in 1988. Six hundred held higher ratings with top salaries, while 2,000 were clerical in information sections. The size and reach of the government press apparatus remain under wraps.
Corning residents invited to a fried chicken supper at the United Brethren Church basement on Saturday October 11. Serving begins at 4 30 p m. Sponsored by the Finance Committee and open to the public.
Leonard Tucker discusses Adolf Hitler and President claims to champion workers. He argues rulers exploit workers to fuel war, contrasts free and bonded slavery, and warns the class struggle is cosmopolitan and climactic. Athens, Oct. 6.
The angel declares good tidings for all people, announcing a message of joy. The verse conveys a divine announcement and reassurance to those gathered in the scene.
The roster lists Roach and Corwin at end positions Olson and Lowry at tackles Speiser and Kirk at guards Goodfellow at center with Fields David Severson Atkinson as backfield. Athens High sports reporter Gil bert Shannon covered the Athens Messenger notes. Grover Mitchell introduced amplified play explanations at Butler Ohio University game, drawing crowd interest. Committee chairmen for Central PTA announced by Mrs Freeman Scott include Reed Downs Loring Connett Oril Carpenter J J Woolley Ardilla Shuster
Delegates from Athens City Federation to attend the state federation of women’s clubs convention in Cincinnati include Mrs. F. W. Bush president Mrs. E. D. Sayre Mrs. W. A. Carpenter and Mrs L Jones. The James Weidman property at East State and Court Streets was sold to the Standard Oil Company. Mrs. M. D. Hughes hosted the Social Literary Club at 9 South High Street.
Mrs Charles Sharp Sr has returned to Huntington after weeks with her son Charles Sharp Jr Mr and Mrs Roy Buck spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gerald Ours at Portland Mr and Mrs E C Shank and sons Jack and Jim weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs William Emerick in Cleveland Mr and Mrs Charles Sharp and daughter Mrs Helen Lee left Sunday for Florida for a vacation Private Joe Farra of Fort Snelling Minn arrived to visit his parents He has an eight day furlough Robert McKelvey has returned from St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Corning Methodist Church for Steve Toth 72 of Congo who died Sunday after an extended illness. Born in Hungary he came to the United States 38 years ago and worked as a coal miner until a year and a half ago. Survived by wife Susan, three sons Steve Jr Joseph and Alex all of Congo, one sister in Hungary, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Interment in New Lexington Cemetery.
Thursday night stag club played three tables of bridge at Charles Harper's home in Glouster. A dessert luncheon was served. Attendees included L. G. Colbert Ray White Roger Kittle Ralph Gatchel L. D. DeLong L. E. Richardson John Shumway Wade Bailey William Welch O. L. Eailey Dr. Charles Patton and Mr. Harper.
Mrs M R Brown, a leading chief of the Pythian Sister lodge, announced the Wednesday night meeting on October 8 will start at 7 o clock and be potluck.
Steve Moore of Congo was hurt when slate fell at the Buckingham Coal Company mine in Congo on Thursday night. He received medical aid at the scene and was transported for further treatment.
At the American Legion meeting Emmett Love was chosen commander Chris Keifer vice commander Arthur Hillis adjutant Virgil Davis treasurer. An officers installation is set for Oct 27 with Otto Sharp of McArthur to preside. The SSS Sewing club held its first fall meeting at Isabel Murray's Congo home with lunch served by Mrs. Murray to a group including Lou Brown Jane Robison Joan Edwards Helen Garrison Bess Cook Mary Evans and Polly Roof.
Mrs. Thelma Frasure urges all Coming unit members to attend Tuesday night meeting at 7 PM instead of 7 30 PM to plan attendance at the district meeting in Murray City.
The Women s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church will meet at the parsonage on West Hill Tuesday night with Mrs Helen Shonkwiler as hostess and Mrs Lily Brown as leader. Women of the church are invited to attend.
Point Rock notes report Laurel Grange held Booster Night on Sept. 30 with a strong program and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Carl Shenefield and Rex attended the Middleport fair. Rain arrived last week, and local families visited friends in Rocky Hill and Day ton over the weekend.
Maudie OConnor and her daughter stumble on the body of Herbert Cord near Paradise Lake after a night of dog prowling. The seaside mystery unfolds among innkeepers, a spinster aunt, and two women linked to Cord. The narrator braces for police involvement as suspicions rise.
Social notes record Eloise Johnson engagement to Carl Henry with Dayton ties, plus local visits and trips._entries include Lt. B Franklin Wills furlough at McArthur, O F Sharp as American Legion commander in Columbus, and multiple readers visiting relatives in Columbus Grantsville and Marion.
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