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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1942
Page
4
Readable fragments reference a Legion organization planning to coordinate activities and finances. Mentions of time, duties, and hopes for the Christmas period imply community or church related actions. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear in the text.
Publication details for The Athens Messenger including publishers managers editors and office tabs. Subscription rates across Ohio outside Ohio and by carrier with daily and Sunday editions. Quote from Milton on liberty.
In Southeastern Ohio hill country farmers shift to improved pasture, soil care, and poultry and dairy production to raise living standards. Migration is urged only if land cannot be restored. otherwise, locals prove farming can grow through learning and cooperation.
Professional politicians foresee Republicans gaining ground while Democrats retain a House majority. A sizable Republican presence could create a bipartisan balance to influence war policies, preventing unchecked dominance by the current majority and curbing long-standing bickering in Congress.
Admiral Moreell tells the A F of L building trades department that labor unions are unnecessary and that nations like Germany Italy and Japan live without them. He urges workers to join in opposition to unions and to “pitch in” to improve production.
The text questions printing and showing 27 million A windshield stickers for gasoline rationing. It notes most drivers only need proof of a supplementary allowance such as B, C, or S cards, so widespread A card display is unnecessary and costly.
Washington opinion on wartime censorship weighs military secrecy against public need. Elmer Davis pushed for full but safe disclosure, criticizing delays in solomon islands losses and Yorktown, and questioning withholding around the Doolittle raid. The piece urges clearer official guidance and transparent reporting to curb rumors.
Peter Edson analyzes the First Revenue Act of 1942 predicting about 10 billion dollars for 1943, with 8 billion from income taxes and 2 billion from a 5 percent Victory tax. It discusses timing, collection challenges, costs of collection around 80 million, and historical tax-collection trends. The piece notes the Victory tax will affect about 50 million citizens and start in 1943 but be reconciled in 1944.
Poet’s Corner invites Messenger readers to contribute verses with name and address for publication as part of the Homecoming at Broadwell feature.
Gore notes report locals hosting guests and attending events in Logan and nearby towns. Families visit, trips to Columbus Elyria Sandusky Dayton Bloomingdale and Springfield appear, with Halloween party plans and army exam results. Local movers include Hicks Summers and McMannis families. a arm injury to Oscar Thompson is noted.
In Athens County a family reunion in the hills drew kin from far and near to Broadwell church. The event featured tables laden with chicken, baked beans, coffee, salads, pie and cake. People paused to recall loved ones gone before and sent cheer to those at home awaiting next year.
Private Mohney and Private Sheskey spent weekends with parents at home. Clara Tipton visited the Shesky family in Athens. John Shesky and family traveled to Canton for an appendix operation. he is recovering. Elden Smart, five, broke his leg while his brother pushed a tricycle. Kenneth Kinneer is recovering after a long illness. Donley family from Cleveland and Hankerson family from Columbus visited relatives. Lucille Graham returned to Detroit. Raymond and family Brown from Logan visited the Wade home after a Detroit trip. A H Soles had a minor eye operation with Ruby Garlinger present. Tommy Wallace Jr and children from Raineville, W Va, stayed with the Smathers and Wallace families.
Letart Falls students collected 21 tons of scrap metal, an average of 260 pounds per pupil, in a patriotic school drive. Mary Shields led with 2000 pounds. Don Herbert Powell topped in keys with 103, Earl and Harold Grimm second with 87. Teachers and officials praised all volunteers and thanked participants.
Blythe Miller obsesses over Nancy Hale after overhearing a plot to fix a big game. Blythe envisions Nancy behind bars, then recoils, torn between revenge and mercy. She pursues quiet steps toward the police and Lincoln Field authorities while clutching her plan and babies’ comfort.
Mrs Lena Tippie is convalescing in Marietta Ohio hospital after an operation. Visitors include Mrs Lewis Marsh of Panama City and many local relatives. Recent guests span several towns, with updates on family moves and births. Joseph Antle recently inducted into the Army and left for Fort Hayes.
Ames-Bern honor roll for the first school period lists students by grade including Paul Brown Shirley Bryson Peggy Munn Lois Croston Hazel Spires Dickie Clark Patsy Glass Barbara Duncan Norma Keirns Wanda Daniels Russell Smith Dorothy Jean Spears Barbara Ann Talbert Geraldine Nagle Max Hallowell Robert Smith Ardeth Boudinot Janet Linscott Harriet Antle Alene La Follette Nila Ruth Stobart Nancy Burns Keith Hanson Charles Jones Agnes Whitesel Norma Jean Walton Virginia North Jeraldine Hamilton Wanda Hines Velma Croston Lorena Tate Mary Moore Glenna McGrew Betty Lou Mason Bobby Bulstrom Virginia Morehead Rita Lafollette Merle Langer Leona Zarley Betty Martin Wahneta Wolfe Virginia Munn Donna Kuhns Jerry Cavanaugh Vern Wolfe Myron McGrew Mary Stotts Dorothy Thompson Jo Altier Norma Croston Helen Everett Pauline Fleming Virginia Glazier Betty Inman Phyllis LaVelle Pauline McDaniel Jean Tryon Hazel Calendine Bill Inman Joan Marquis Elleene McDaniel Opal Myers Donna Riley Mary Smith Freda Tate. Varneys are ill in Gallipolis as Charles Varney and spouse are reported seriously ill. their daughter Bertha Rawson is with them.
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