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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1942
Page
4
Publisher notices outline AP rights and circulation disciplines. Subscription prices by mail and carrier are listed for Ohio and outside regions, with daily and Sunday single-copy rates. A Milton quotation closes the notice.
A presidential radio chat intensifies conflict with newspapers and radio commentators. The piece accuses Roosevelt of attacking the Fourth Estate, contradicting records and censorship leadership, and warns such actions could threaten press freedom and public trust.
Statistics from Columbus show only 22 percent of Ohio’s general election voters in 1940 cast ballots in the August primaries. Counties in the district varied from Athens and Meigs to Gallia, Hocking, Perry, Morgan, and Vinton, with turnout well below 1940 levels. Civic and business groups push a turnout drive ahead of the November election, urging citizens to engage in wartime elections.
The piece argues that punishing Axis leaders will deter future tyranny and aid oppressed peoples. It cites mass starvation and executions by the Axis, notes widespread crimes, and claims data exists for action once the war ends, with refugees underscoring urgency.
A report discusses Anne Shirley suing Charles B. Rogers Productions for 100000 over a film scene showing her legs. The defense claims a double supplied the legs and that the double’s legs were more muscular and unflattering. The writer notes era’s changing boundaries and sacredness.
Raymond Clapper notes President Roosevelt spoke on essential war decisions beyond election talk. He supported lowering draft age, rationing manpower, and school involvement in factories. Roosevelt defended a military second front and praised allied plans with Stalin while cautioning against publicized strategy.
A fragment notes a birthday party for Jack age six hosted by Mr and Mrs D D Triipp in Athens. It lists many grade school football squads by name from East Side Central and other Athens schools and includes a birthday dinner for D C Cornwell aged 88.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis addressed audiences in Athens and Nelsonville ahead of Congressman Simeon D. Fess planned trip. Mechanicsburg PTA delegate Mrs. E C Kenney attends state convention. CounTry Club dance committee includes Ned Wolfe Carl Stickney Fred McKay Scott Wolfe. Irene Castle stars in No Trespassing at the Columbia Theater Athens.
In Washington a lack of master plan for war production is blamed as a major problem. Critics say the Army signs contracts without ensuring producibility or need, while Army officials insist a formal plan exists, with yearly targets and revised forecasts. Donald Nelson counters by noting ongoing discussions to align demands with supply.
A philosophical reflection asserts that true pride comes only from performing good actions without any hidden selfish motive. It emphasizes moral integrity and the virtue of deeds done for their own sake.
A Mary Baker Eddy quotation condemns pride as ignorance and asserts that those with little wisdom or experience steal from others because they lack their own resources. The line frames moral critique and social behavior in stark terms.
Zaleski social notes list John Schneider moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a paralytic stroke. Local clergy preached and conducted services in McArthur and Zaleski. Residents and relatives from Jackson, Columbus, Nelsonville, Athens, Parkersburg and beyond attended gatherings and visits.
Miss Mary Jo Cecil hosted the Young People from Morse Chapel Great Bend and Portland at the parsonage with thirty three members. Army inductions and church activities are noted alongside family news and weekend visits across local households.
Blythe Miller visits Nancy Hale in hospital after the bus crash that killed a soldier’s widow. Nancy hopes Duane Hogan will fall for her, while Blythe contends with her own feelings and a town eager to reveal the accident’s aftermath. The cadets consider housing Nancy and Scooter in the two room upstairs, while Duane brings fruit and prompts longing. Nancy asks Blythe to help win Duane’s affection as the story continues.
Social notes record visits and travels among Point Rock and nearby communities. Residents from Dayton Middleport Columbus Albany Athens and Vinton Township share weekends dinners and trips including a hayride and marshmallow roast at Columbia Chapel and booster night at Laure l Grange.
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