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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1940
Page
4
The piece warns that defense spending may stall into an economic lull after the election. Relief lines grow, farmers struggle to sell crops, and many workers depend on government aid while industry expands. It argues prosperity requires trusted national leadership, not borrowed billions.
The army is expanding weather forecasting education to influence wartime plans. At Caltech the largest program will train over 100 army and navy personnel in long-range forecasting to answer the question of tomorrow's weather with accurate predictions.
The piece argues that soldiers and sailors should not be disfranchised as voters. It notes historical fears that service members could seize government power have faded. States now permit absentee voting by draftees and National Guardsmen, and the first draftees will be home for election day, highlighting service members as voters.
A Bermuda dispatch notes 200 new censors in Hamilton boosting total to over 320. They review mail on clipper routes, with hotels now filled with censors as part of a broader effort to suppress information. It mentions American reporters striving to report truth from London Sussex and Kent and jokes about Roosevelt Willkie in New Jersey polls.
A playful item reports a taste test turning a fruit/food claim into a different snack. A society figure marries a resort cab driver, underscoring quirky rounds of romance and social intrigue.
In Washington the critique of modern polls grows fierce as Hugh Johnson compares Gallup to the 1936 Digest. He praises the Dunn Survey for accuracy in 1938 and 1940 forecasts, arguing it outperforms Gallup on several key states and predicting Willkie’s path more reliably.
Washington reports the CIO split widening between leftist leaders Bridges Curran and Quill and conservative backers led by Hillman, with John L. Lewis striking a tentative balance. The piece notes potential fireworks at the November convention and possible long-term realignment. It also covers the Senate investigating committee’s slow New Jersey action and a resurgent U S Canadian Highway project linked to wartime defense plans.
The column explains that current event commentary is welcome and must be signed by the author with a visible signature. Letters should be concise to allow multiple contributions daily.
The Athens City Council of P T A calls for renewed effort to protect children's physical mental and emotional stability amid world tensions. A statewide drive boosts membership and urges parents and teachers to join and support youth welfare through home school church and community collaboration.
Athens students from Athens Junior High and Athens Senior High joined the Springfield observance of the George Rogers Clark Sesquicentennial with participants Richard Imes Russell Bolinger Hazel Kelley Bob Davis Katharine Campbell Paul Lewis Harold Gorham Eugenia Lawson and others.
The article notes a fashion standard of one and one quarter ounces for a lady's lingerie and hose by San Francisco manufacturers. It also mentions a Bailey Run miner earning ten dollars daily advertising for a wife, and details a Shawnee High School teacher visiting her parents. Farm wool sales near Guysville are reported with a 50 cent per pound price and a tenant, Mr Chalfant, using a third of proceeds to buy clothes.
Engineering on a 300000 rural electrification project covering Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton and Jackson counties nears completion. Prospective electricity users are being mapped and will be submitted to Washington for a loan request. A Dayton firm under contract handles the work and will dispatch completed maps. Officials report strong acceptance of rural electrification across the territory.
Sidney Braitwood drives with Marta Hempfield to Adam Langdon's estate hoping for answers. Marta suspects Adam's anger stems from a rift with her friend Boris Lesencoff and a dangerous jungle past. A storm traps them. Togi notes Langdon's wife now occupies Marta's old room.
August Wycinski received serious scalp wounds and facial injuries after being struck by an ice truck Saturday morning while walking from Rendville toward Corning. Mrs. Lorena Spence hosted a bridge gathering Friday night with two tables. Eleanor Spence won first prize Thelma Frasure second and Lu Brown third, lunch served.
Mr and Mrs James Frederick Fred Wilder announce the birth of their son James Frederick Jr who was born on a Wednesday. Richard Lee is the name given to a son born to Mr and Mrs Steve Toth of Congo on Thursday night. Mrs Toth is the former Helen Harayda.
A Thursday meeting at Mrs. Dale Martins hosted Miss Margaret Cram home demonstration agent of Somerset. Cram lectured on Shoes and Their Care with a business session and social time with refreshments for Pansy Clarke Amelia Mason Lorena Penrod Lurline Schottlekorb and Mrs Mason.
A Crooksville meeting of the young people of U. B. Churches District 8 elected officers. Amnarose Dunlap was named chorister and Thelma Latta pianist for the district. Eighteen from here attended.
Sol Henry lifelong Corning resident turns 89 on Thursday October 10. He is bedfast at his daughter Mrs. Clara Snowden’s home. Friends may send greetings to Route 1 Glouster Ohio.
Mrs. Everett Dunlap hosted guests Friday night for her mother Mrs. Josie Reich of Drakes. Euchre ended with Mrs. Clark Hampson winning the ladies prize and J. G. Blower the men’s prize. Mrs. Reich received many useful gifts.
Mrs Lena Fenneken calls practice for the degree staff of Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Thursday at one oclock afternoon.
Thirty eight members of the local chapter Pocahontas Lodge attended the District School of Instruction held at Murray City Thursday.
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