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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
4
Page four details the Athens Messenger paper history and staff with publisher and editor names. It lists circulation terms and subscription rates for various regions and durations. The notice notes association memberships and postal details as well as office and advertising information.
The article outlines Federal studies by employment offices that placed over six million people last year. It argues for a nationwide job clearing house to match workers to industries and regions with demand, noting defense work, aging workers returning, and farmers switching to plants. It warns of wartime disruption and the need for scientific, data driven planning to prevent mass unemployment after peace.
The article links more fatalities to speed, poor road rules, and faulty equipment. It urges stricter driver testing, better vision, and regular vehicle checks, noting many motorists lack reading ability for warning signs and that licensing rushes undermine safety.
The article notes Yale University plans to protect its vast 3,000,000-volume library from aerial bombardment, comparing past efforts during the Revolution to present prudent foresight. It emphasizes readiness in a world of uncertainties and surprises.
Autumn woods attract hikers and sightseers as Ohio stays dry. Cigarets and matches tossed from cars ignite tinder dry roadside brush, threatening thousands of acres and costly losses to buildings and property. Stay cautious to protect forests while enjoying nature.
Raymond Clapper notes that Wendell Willkie's push to rescue the Republican Party from isolationist leadership gains signers from governors and party officials across Massachusetts and Oregon. The piece stresses the need for biparty unity as Roosevelt actions loom and ships face danger amid growing global tensions.
Peter Edson surveys Washington chatter on a possible Italy peace and an American led invasion. He notes the Mazzini Society’s anti Fascist broadcasts, rising Italian resistance at home, and strategic hopes tied to a renewed North Africa campaign with British and Free Italian forces.
Foremost in the Oct. 20 letter is Forest Kyle of Long Bottom Ohio urging Christians to defend against sin through humble influence rather than holier-than-thou judgment. He cites Galatians and Jesus to advocate meek restoration and personal virtue without maligning others.
Kyger Church Women’s Society of Christian Service met with 11 members as hosts. They approved refreshments after the business meeting and announced an election day dinner set for November 4 at the Jr. O.U.A.M. Hall.
Mrs. W. F. Giesecke attended a state convention of the Child Conservation League in Lorain. Dr. E. B. Bryan spoke to Chillicothe Rotary members on education as a priority. The ninth annual Ohio Conference of the AAUW was held in Athens with State President Irma Voigt presiding. District committee women introduced at the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Chillicothe included Mrs. D. B. Hartinger and others from Middleport Athens Albany Nelsonville.
Nearly four hundred Athens residents traveled with the Ohio University football team to Granville for the Denison game. The American Legion Band played between halves. Athens health officer Dr. J. M. Higgins reported the city’s general health as remarkably good. Mrs. H. C. Clark hosted a Halloween birthday party for her seven year old son Tom on October 21 with many local guests.
Franklin Rizer, stationed at Randolph Field Texas, transferred to Kelley Field to graduate before Christmas in army aeronautics. He passed an A-1 physical and sent photos to his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Rizer. Miss Viola Foit recovering from a mastoid operation. Reese Grimm recovering from scarlet fever. Miss M S Bentz seriously ill with fractured hip and pneumonia. Mrs Helen Underhill returns to Columbus after Syracuse visit. Rev and Mrs C M Naylor move to Franklin Indiana Masonic home. Several farewell parties held. Mrs F A Shumway and Mrs William M Houdashelt led a soup sale for the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mrs George Rea injured ankle. hospital in Wheeling for several days. Syracuse WCTU to meet Oct 28 at Mrs George Henderson. Fred McDaniel of Fort Dodge Iowa visiting Syracuse. Evangelistic services at Asbury Methodist Church nightly with Rev J L Buckley assisted by Rev C D Cop ley. Miss Marjorie Moore returns to Columbus after weekend with grandparents. Ralph Wickline and Mrs Wickline move to Lower Syracuse.
The Paradise Lake homicide case entwines schoolteacher Mary O Connor and reporter Dennis Flynn as Jeanie Morris faces suspicion after her aunt Miss Millie is slain. Maudie Morris hints at secrets while gangster Stash Veretti remains a suspect. A late night cabin intrusion and a moonlit pier scene heighten tension as Denny returns from the city.
Poet’s Corner notes readers may submit verses bearing name and address. The piece reminisces about church singing without instruments and describes old fashion dress, calico dresses with frills and feathered hats, contrasting then and now while Misses Mrs. John Cuckle from Route No. 5 Athens Ohio signs.
Rev. L B Mignery of Nauvoo will speak at United Brethren Church Sunday night for Missionary Day. He is a returned Africa missionary. Women's Missionary Society leads devotionals and Junior choir, directed by Miss Alice Mae Wilson, will perform. Morning service observes Friends Day with a bring a friend request.
The Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Arthur Hillis home to organize a card and games party at the Legion Hall on Friday night November 14. The event supports Monroe Township children with the annual Christmas treat and includes a planned officer installation on Tuesday November 4 along with a social hour games and a pot luck lunch.
Guests in the home of Rev and Mrs E C Hardin were Rev W E Busler of Zanesville and Mr and Mrs Theodore Sprankle Mr and Mrs Fred W Clayton and children and Freddie Highfield of Fultonham.
At Corning High School the PTA president listed committees for the year including Membership with 12 names, Program with 5, Refreshments with 5, Finance with 4, Publicity with 4, Safety with 3, and Room Mothers by grade. Banner awarded to eighth grade for most parents. quiz program introduced. Band Mothers Club held a brief post meeting session. District Commander Otto Sharp of McArthur will attend the American Legion Post meeting Monday night Oct 27 for officer installation, with large turnout anticipated.
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