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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
4
A garbled newspaper notice lists Associated Press rights and post office study details. It mentions second class matter, subscription rates, carriers and mail options, and regional zones with prices, along with national representatives and advertising notes.
Wendell Willkie aligns with Roosevelt on defending democratic principles but disagrees with many New Deal policies and defense handling. He urges the GOP to lead in national defense, oppose partisan politics, seek unity, and preserve constitutional safeguards with a free press. He argues the party that offers sane leadership on domestic and world issues will govern, and that no American can oppose the leaders’ stated fight for democracy.
A reflection on ordinary life sustaining the home front as war and taxes loom. Farms busy with corn, tobacco, apples, and harvests. highways busy with cars. tractors build new roads. school buses carry children. athletes train. mail from service members arrives. Despite fear, daily life continues through routine, work, and community.
Athens city officials plan a traffic light at the post office, alter parking on one street, and create a one way near a school to ease congestion. The move follows lessons from other towns and a new police chief’s observations. Citizens must adopt practical fixes beyond discussions to improve safety and flow.
Raymond Clapper argues the United States must be ready to aid Britain in a crisis to preserve seapower and postwar freedom. He notes the need to repeal neutrality restrictions to allow shipping war materials to Britain and meet potential emergencies like a German invasion of England.
Peter Edson reviews the Hearings Before the Sub Committee of the Committee on Appropriations, noting vast government information and publicity budgets. He highlights FHA figures for education, public relations, and advertising, TVA, Social Security Board, and other agencies, questioning why so much is spent on public relations and informational services.
A concise reflection on how every strong cheerful heart leaves a hopeful impulse for humanity, strengthening the tradition of mankind as noted by Stevenson.
Rally Day at Hamden Methodist Church School featured perfect attendance awards for William Young Robert Gibson Ruth Robbins Fern Gibson and two year pins for Ada Gibson Robert Young Barbara Knox and Ralph Swackhamer. Adults promoted received certificates and 13 new members joined World Wide Communion Day with ten baptisms conducted by Rev. Raymond S Daniel and Rev. Daniel. Putman Chapel held a picnic at Hooper Park after worship and Rev George performed vocal and accordion solos. The Hamden Church also elected Margaret Calvin as financial secretary to replace Charles Barnhill who resigned.
Coach Pete McKinley and Principal O L Wood of Athens High School attended a Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association meeting in Wellston. Three new members joined the Athens Izaak Walton League: B F Swartz Jesse Mansfield and Frank Calvin. Kenneth Moore welcomed as son to Mr and Mrs Robert P Tompkins of 59 Elmwood Place Columbus Grant Hospital welcomed a baby boy. Platinum Blonde hair trend noted as popular.
Eleven of fourteen members of the Athenian Art Cooking Club meet at 6 South College Street for a dinner. The Friendship Needle Club gathers at Mrs. Herb J Parker’s home. Mrs J B Allen, Mrs Harvey Porter and Mrs C T Moore drive to Columbus for the day. Mr and Mrs Byron Wolfe and baby William Byron of Logan visit Mrs Wolfe’s parents Mr and Mrs W A Carpenter.
Verse by Frank Edwards Henckel with name and address from Elizabeth New Jersey appears as a reader contribution to the Poet's Corner column. The piece describes an angel touching mountains to unleash waters that flow to the sea, ending with the angel marveling at Loveliness Complete.
Sand Run notes several visits including Estel Crabtree of the St. Louis Cardinals and his daughter Diane calling on relatives Tuesday evening. Mrs Frank Easterling visited her daughter in Logan Tuesday. Mrs John Devol and Velma visited Don Blake and family Sunday. Kenneth Snyder and children from Logan spent the weekend with Fred Hemrick. Blanche Riley returns from vacation and invites Bible Study classes Sunday and Monday. Chester Bartow and family joined visits with local residents Sunday. Galentin and daughter from Longstreth visited Marion Mays Tuesday.
David Gil lilan returns home after visiting Athens relatives and plans to spend winter in Cherry Ridge. Typhoid fever recovery reported for David Frost and Mary Jane Spencer in St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Val Well in Pomeroy and Parkersburg guests. Various residents listed with farm work, employment, illnesses, and family caregiving across Cherry Ridge and nearby towns.
Maudie O Connor and her daughter Mary vacation at Paradise Lake before the murder of Herbert Cord unsettles the quiet inn. Tangles of romance and jealousy swirl among Miss Millie Morris Jeanie Morris and Margie Dixon as investigators seek motives. The narrator reflects on rumors and the coroner’s remarks while awaiting an inquest and next steps.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller in Cleveland on October 2, with great grandmother Ella Murray living here. The Millers have two other children. Various locals hosted and visited relatives over the weekend, including the Molihans moving into a vacated house, Flora Dill returning from Columbus, and multiple families visiting or ill, with Jerry Martin seriously ill at home.
Bradbury notes list Oct 6 attendees and local updates. T. V. King led the service. Mrs. Elizabeth Archer and Otho Smith are ill. Mrs. Nona Saunders and children returned home after visiting her parents. Gladys Russell and daughter visited Corning. Harley Rife underwent surgery in Huntington with serious condition. Clyde Vancooney joined B. H. Bailey dairy farm. James Anderson visited relatives in Athens.
The statement notes that in 1914 a barrel of crude oil produced about 18 percent gasoline, while modern methods yield around 45 percent and some processes reach as high as 70 percent, reflecting significant improvement in refining efficiency.
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