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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
4
The Athens Messenger publishing company lists publisher and editor roles and notes affiliations with press associations. It provides subscription and single-copy rates for Ohio and out-of-state readers, with daily and Sunday pricing and postage details.
The piece defends 18 and 19 year olds being drafted or registered to sustain Selective Service in 1943. It argues younger men are more trainable for combat, notes older workers’ value in non combat roles, and criticizes senators delaying or obstructing youth manpower plans. It ends predicting voters will judge leaders in the next election.
The writer questions a coffee shortage amid wartime shipments to Brazil. They note 85 percent of usual coffee received and expect an increase in coming months, suggesting much might go to allies and asking for authoritative clarification.
The Civic Research Institute runs a continuing audit to gauge how residents view city government. The project aims to foster public thought on municipal problems and remind voters that government is their creation to improve or degrade. Shenstone quote about pride appears, and a wartime appeal urges converting spare dollars into War Bonds.
Raymond Clapper argues Congress wastes time duplicating hearings on draft age legislation and war waste inquiries. He urges joint hearings and streamlined procedures to free top officials for war duties and keep Congress a functioning check on the administration.
Peter Edson reviews Washington scene as Robert Ruark’s Cuba based disclosures surface. The Luning case marks Cuba's first major Nazi agent conviction, tying a Barcelona HQ to agents in Santiago and revealing radio relays to submarines in Caribbean waters. The piece also notes the U S War Department’s 1,100,000 civilian employees and their roles across ordnance, construction, and supply fields.
In occupied Poland women need written permission from Herr Hitler to bear children, granted or withheld by deputies. Livestock fare better with allowed births and ear tagging. death requires a veterinarian certificate. The piece notes Poles are more concerned with human deaths, implying Nazi officials treat people as less than human.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters on current events. Contributions should be brief to allow multiple notices daily and must include the writer's signature for publication.
A misidentification in Middleport led to the first aid squad responding to Mrs Genevieve Sheets at the Hysell home on Ash Street instead of Mrs Elizabeth Buttricks Sheets at 75 Custer Street. The note clarifies the two women are different members of Sheets families.
Hartford Ladies Bible Class hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kell who married at the bride’s mother’s home. About 75 guests enjoyed ice cream and gifts. Mrs. Hugo Juhling and Mrs. A Keith McClung attended the Charleston conference as D A R delegates from Point Pleasant.
Quentin E. McFarland of the Army and his brother David W. McFarland in the Navy met in Brooklyn after a long separation. They spent the evening at the U S O Clubhouse in New York with family members from Hartford. The Methodist Fellowship Club met at the church with 15 members served by Miss Hannah Hunter and Mrs. James McKnight. A Halloween masquerade party is planned for Thursday night October 29 at the church.
Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Frank of Point Pleasant with Mr and Mrs Mack Howard and Miss Helen Biffle. Clifton visitors Mr and Mrs John Turnbull with child joined Mr and Mrs Richard Turnbull for Sunday. Mrs Lula Howell and Miss Erma were in Parkersburg Saturday. Mrs E A Smith of Point Pleasant visited D A Smith. Edna Burriss had surgery at St Josephs hospital Parkersburg last week. Virginia Mae Johnson is ill. L N Stone and daughter of Parkersburg spent Sunday with Jennie Stone. D A Smith spent weekend in Columbus for the Indiana Ohio game. Rev W C Stearnes is new pastor for Hartford Methodist charge replacing Rev Charles Hoffman, sent to Enterprise.
Ohio University defeated the Navy 14 to 0 as Bobcats outfought the Midshipmen. The aerial game was neutralized with two key passes, a 35 yard strike from Harold Brown to Joe Smintic and a second score in the second period.
Great Britain remits 50 million dollars as the initial payment on the 4.277 billion dollar wartime obligation to the United States.
Blue Lake notes list local and visiting residents including Clyde Price at Ohio State University and Isiah Notter as a guest of Lady Notter in Huntington. Visitors and relatives span Mill Point to Norfolk with mentions of new births, illnesses, and a revival ending at Lecta Church. A grader is reported on the Blue Lake highway.
Blythe Miller a 19 year old in love with Duane Hogan the star player faces a social rival Nancy Hale widow and Duane’s possible ally. Norman Dana pursues Blythe while Nancy wins Duane’s attention at a campus dance and Blythe plots to claim him with strategic friendship and competition.
Local residents share weekend visits with family in Columbus Ravenna Logan and Athens. Army and air force personnel in Texas and Louisiana send greetings home. A birthday surprise honors Mrs Heinlein with family and friends gathering at the table.
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