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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1941
Page
4
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A terse local item reports a discrepancy in age data tied to residents in Salt Place City. Officials urge verification of records and remind residents to review identity documentation for accuracy.
Public notices and publishing details for The Athens Messenger edition outline publisher names, staff roles, associations, press affiliations, and subscription rates. Rates cover carrier, mail options and regional zones, with office posting rules and obituary charges.
Experts warn heavy buying of goods drives a spurt in retail sales outpacing wage gains. Washington plans, factory slowdowns, and 1943 war prep will shrink civilian supplies, lift prices, and prolong inflation. Consumers hoarding worsens future shortages and costs.
Ohio University’s 120 member band directed by Janssen will perform at Athens High School next Wednesday night. The slogan Unity Through Music urges broad attendance to unite bankers, clerks, apprentices and executives through a college concert and community sing. The piece emphasizes music as a leveler bringing diverse neighbors together for shared understanding.
Governor Eugene Talmadge reshuffled the University of Georgia board to fire a dean advocating Negro education. The firing sparked protests as forty southern colleges ousted the institution, claiming politics meddled in education. Georgia students burned Talmadge in effigy amid calls to defend academic independence and truth in campus training.
Seventy residents of a Cleveland trailer camp won the right to vote after courts ruled against disfranchisement and the Board of Elections approved their registration amid potential polling challenges. The case reflects a national issue amplified by defense programs drawing thousands to trailer living. Walter D. Fuller of the National Association of Manufacturers comments on broader implications.
Raymond Clapper reports tensions rise in Italy as Germany expands influence. Walther Funk and experts arrive to oversee industry while Italians face shortages and resentment grows. Mussolini under pressure from Hitler and German control is seen in a light hearted bid to win public favor.
Washington scene reports hurricane signals in Congress over delay in starting aluminum plants needed for national defense. Dispute centers on contractor terms and funding by government for plants run by Aluminum Company of America.
Three Western Reserve University Medical School faculty members received a $1,000 prize for the most important study on high blood pressure published in early 1941. They ordered the award to the university’s research fund, not to themselves, prioritizing research over personal gain.
MilfordPa letter by GIFFORD PINCHOT argues the United States must unite behind the President and modify the Neutrality Law to resist Hitler. He warns against Isolationists and political games while stressing the war is ongoing and Allied support is essential for safety and world welfare.
Charles Thornton arrives at his parents home on Harrisonville Road for a visit after more than a year in the regular army. He will stay several days before returning to Eglin Field Valparaiso Florida.
The League of Nations council at Geneva discussed an economic boycott as a last resort to prevent war between Japan and China. Prof A A Atkinson spoke at the Westminster Affiliation Banquet at the Presbyterian Church with a large guest list including Dr A Y Wilcox and Phi Kappa Sigma patronesses.
In Athens County common pleas court Judge L G Worstell called two women to qualify as jurors but the box filled by Mrs P B Lawrence and Mrs James A Palmer before they could be seated. Chief of Police Graham investigated Halloween pranks as authorities pursued related acts. Gen John J Pershing was guarded by the French to shield him from radical protests in Paris over the Sacco and Vanzetti death sentence. Charles Woodworth, son of Mr and Mrs Franz Woodworth, leaves for New York City to enter the Sargent Dramatic School.
Cutler-Willing Workers Club met Thursday at Mrs. Eva Landers home with a noon pot luck for about 30. Friendly Circle Sunday School Class hosted a Wiener roast at Mr. and Mrs. Karl Place home Saturday eve. Joliette Rebekah Lodge schedules a Friday meeting Oct 24 due to School of Instruction at Marietta. A twelve pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Newell Law on Oct 9.
Jer ry L. Hammond discovered an 1914 receipt for two dollars dated July 14 1914 as partial payment for a paper route signed by Harry Risley. The document belonged to his son Harry Hammon of the city.
At Paradise Lake, Patricia era fiction unfolds with Jeanie Morris and Miss Millie slain. Suspects include Liza Holmes and gangster Stash Veretti. Reporter Denny Flynn probes, while Maudie and Mary contend with inquest hints and private clues.
Minersville residents report several trips and visits to Columbus and nearby towns. Freda Grueser stays with brother Grafton in Columbus. many neighbors host relatives and attend events in Pt. Pleasant Parkersburg Parkersburg and Five Points. illness and hospital stays noted for several families. Sunday School guest singer Willis Ailshire of Middleport attended with Mrs. Ailshire.
A roundup from Green Branch lists weekend visits and social events. Athens residents including the Hoopers, Nickosons, Robinsons, Cokonoughers, and Reynolds share meals, showers, and Sunday calls. Forest Metcalf works in Columbus. others attend a soil meeting in Athens.
C R Westenhaver of Toledo spent Sunday at his home here. He has worked four years for the Wheel ing and Lake Erie Railroad as a carman and formerly was employed in the car shops here.
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