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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1941

Page

4

Local Subscription Rates and Postal Notices

The notice lists subscription rates for Athens area readers with annual, half year, and weekly options and includes postage zones and office locations. It mentions second class matter status and representative offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland and notes on obituary charges.

Thens Gallia Hocking Meigs Ee Vinton Warmers Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland

Inflation pressure prompts looming laws and wage clash

The piece argues inflation is a grim interaction of rising prices and wages, driven by defense spending and money supply. It notes pending measures like tax increases, price controls, social security tax hikes, tighter credit, and reduced civilian production as Congress and Washington move to curb inflation amid worker discontent and defense wage dynamics.

Congress Washington Roosevelt

Preparation for War and Industrial Mobilization

A factory tour reveals a 100 ton shell making machine turning ninety bars of steel per hour into 75 and 105 millimeter shells. The piece highlights the vast scale of war production, 50 000 dollar machines, five month builds, and 10 000 factories shifting to defense. It notes training a worker to feed steel versus training a shooter to hit fast moving aircraft, stressing the immense preparation required.

Raymond Clapper Reflects On U S Japan Talks Policy

Raymond Clapper argues the United States will pursue diplomacy with Japan if Tokyo shows restraint. He notes economic pressure must continue while wary of Hitlerism in the Far East, and details export controls, oil and iron ore bottlenecks, and shrinking shipments to Japan amid a shifting alliance landscape.

Washington Japan Tokio Pacific Far East Atlantic United States Economic Defense Board Wallace Office of Export Control Philippine Islands Philippines Economic Board Britain Far Axis Hitler

Peter Edson Sees Washington Scene On War Plane Plants

Peter Edson contrasts the Lockheed Vega Los Angeles plant with the Hawker Hurricane factory near London. He notes the vast, modern Lockheed operation with 33,000 workers versus the older, camouflaged British plant. The piece discusses shifts, safety, and differing production conditions amid wartime needs.

London U. S Los Angeles Messerschmitt

Athens County teachers meet at one day departmental gathering

Leaders of departmental groups at a one day Athens County Teachers meeting included Susie Luckett Amesville Floyd Ober holzer Trimble Mrs Adda Mac combs Mrs Thomas Wolfe Athens H W Humphrey The Plains Bertha McVay C N Jones Al tany Mrs Althea MacFarland Cliford Glazier Rome J L McKitrick Amesville and W M Anderson Jacksonville Trimble.

Athens County Susie Luckett Amesville Floyd Oberholzer Trimble Adda Maccombs Thomas Wolfe Athens H. W. Humphrey the Plains Bertha McVay C. N. Jones Altany Althea MacFarland Cliford Glazier Rome J. L. McKitrick W. M. Anderson Jacksonville-Trimble

Social Notes and Visits Highlight Local Weekend Gatherings

Mrs Frank E Wolfe and her daughter Frances of Los Angeles visited sister Mrs F J Beasley. Mary Helen Lee sang two solos at Current Events Club at the Lee home 105 University Terrace. Miss Claryce Bardin hosted 36 friends at a Halloween party on Central Ave. Mr and Mrs H H Townsend and daughters Enid and Helen left for a weekend in Cincinnati.

Frank E. Wolfe Frances Los Angeles, Cal F. J. Beasley Mary Helen Lee W. W. Lee Lee University Terrace Claryce Bardin Central Ave H. H. Townsend Enid and Helen Cincinnati

Hemlock Social Notes Highlight leave and family gatherings

Herman Hodgson of the U S S Colorado is on a 25 day leave visiting his parents and grandmother in Hemlock. A Sunday family dinner honored him with relatives from Hodgson, Kehl, Tharp, and Osenbaugh families attending, along with other local guests. The Central High School met with talks on homemaking and piano solos by Imogene Hodgson and Donna Thompson. A Congo Sewing Club gathering at Nina Davis's home included a luncheon for local friends. A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs William Baughman at Dwight Baughman's home with several family members present.

Harry Tharp Mary Joan Tharp Vernon Tharp McArthur Dick Tharp Columbus Herman Feaster William Osenbaugh Bob Smith P. B. Osenbaugh Central High School Margaret Knott Esther Applegate Imogene Hodgson Donna Thompson Miss Tharp Nina Davis Congo Isabelle Murray Doris Wargo Pearl Butsko Lora Davis Glenna Williams William Baughman Dwight Baughman Zanesville L. T. Cottrell Lena Stallsmith Cora McCormick Chalmers Williamson Bruce Baughman Dale Baughman Osborne Will Stallsmith Lois Bobby Stallsmith

Troy High School honor roll and Coolville Garden Report

The Coolville column lists Troy High School first six weeks honor roll with multiple grades and names. It also details the Coolville Garden Project yield: 4800 pounds potatoes, 1980 tomatoes, 1672 beans, 636 beets, 397 Swiss chard, 133 carrots, 230 dozen ears of corn and 25 hundred quarts canned.

Coolville Troy High School Frances Blake Justine Kimble Marjorie Reed Marilynn Boggs Betty Shanks Pearl Boggs Stanley Galbreath Lyman Johnson Ruth Brandeberry Pauline Clark Ruth Dixon Frances Gorrell Glenn Bardin Cecil Richardson Ruth Wise Leland Boggs Kathleen Bond Mabel Hope Butcher Pauline Cole Buford Findling Georgia Gray Juan Anna Mae _ Bise Jean Cole Eloise Humphrey Betty Lake Dotty Lou Brandeberry Wanda Crawford Ronald Chapman Susan Corrtwell Mary Dixon Dolores Baker Rex McKnight Ivan Creeger Freda Kimble John Humphrey, Jr Alvin Pierce Make Garden Report Ferol Hart Lulu Blue Nettie Ater Kathleen Johnson Elizabeth Hammer William Smeeks Wilma Dunfee Charles Bentz H. H. Chapman Lon Elbert Root Ann Walden Frank Jones Akron

Murder in Paradise Lake Aboard a Quiet Inn

In Paradise Lake two murders rock a lakeside town. Hunter Denny Flyynn and Aunt Miss Millie Morris figure in a web of jealous loves gangland ties and suspicious locals. Maudie O Connors sleuthing uncovers fear, secrets, and a looming arraignment as danger returns to the cottage.

Quiet Paradise Lake Herbert Cord Margie Dixon Jeanie Morris Stash Veretti Stern Millie Morris Jeanie Maudie O'Connor Mary Dennis Flyynn Maudie Ted Palmer Chris Gordon Miss Millie Liza Holmes Big Morris House Denny Morris Finn McCool Dixon

Hemlock Grove Social And Personal Notes

Hemlock Grove society items report small visits and family activity. Sewing Club met with Mrs. Ralph Welker. Mr. and Mrs. Don Betzing stayed with her parents the Dorsel Smiths. Ziba Midkiff visited his mother in Bunker Hill.

Hemlock Grove — Sewing Club Ralph Welker Don Betzing Dorsel Smith Ziba Midkiff Richard V. Heilman Bunker Hill Emmett Hawk Frank Clark Lancaster Fair Bert Romine Porter Midkiff James Clark Everett Bissel West Virginia Golda Betty Heilman Ziba

Legion Card and Games Party fundraiser aids Christmas Treat fund

Corning Legion post and Ladies Auxiliary host a card and games night at the Legion Hall on South Valley street Friday November 14 at eight. A jitney lunch will be served and proceeds go to Monroe township children through the Christmas Treat fund.

Corning American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall South Valley Street The Post Monroe Township Earl Raski Elyria Mike Raski Congo Clarence Stought Roland Stought Columbus Fred Stought Charles Mason Ann Minnie Mason Mae Tippett Loraine Grace Rodgers Newark Everett Dunlap Betty Billy Dunlap Ted Blower Vinton County Oakey Hoffman Springfield Harry Hoffman J. N. Fry Mae Burns Zanesville Fry S. E. Frasure Emma Walters Jack Dempsey Guy Kassler New Lexington Morgar. Walters Sr Cleveland Anthony Leroy Leroy Roy Brookins Mildred Dorothy Lee Roy James Franklin James William Stephenson Donna Johnstone Glouster Charles Hugh Stephenson Verla Trimble Frank Walter Margaret Spence Marlene Matt Spence Gene Spence Herman Schottlekorb Lima Charles Graham Ralph Hardy Susan Bartusik Adams Street Good Samaritan Hospital J. G. Blower Leon Keller

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