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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1942
Page
4
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The author argues draft calls vary by district population. Married men with wives only likely face earlier mobilization than expected, while older and single men struggle to pass tests. He warns youths 18 and 19 may be inducted after fall elections, burdening families and war costs.
The piece argues for stabilizing living costs for Ohio's old age pensioners amid inflation and rising expenses. It warns that benefits cannot rise without federal or legislative action and stresses careful state financing to avoid harming current government needs. It urges lawmakers to study the inflation experience and resist short term pressure from various blocs.
Raymond Clapper argues the war risks persist on military and political fronts. He notes Britain’s growing strength as a potential seed of victory while India and British policy in Asia threaten Allied unity. He urges new inquiries into Gandhi and civil disobedience within the context of Atlantic Charter ideals.
Peter Edson reviews how Elmer Davis and top officials from the Army and Navy meet in Washington to review and tailor war information releases. The piece notes growing cooperation, anticipated criticism, and the shift from defense to offense in public messaging during World War II.
Athens County Fair honors include Max Anderson winning best turkey pen in the poultry division. E L Enlow Francis Conrath Raymond Niggemeyer and others win in poultry. Essay winner Miss Ellen Terrell from Athens High School to participate in Ohio State Fair pageant.
Rev and Mrs Oscar A King and son James were Columbus visitors last week. Many locals visited relatives in Jackson and Columbus with several returning home for visits. Miss Esther Mae Bryson works as music instructor at Waterman School Cincinnati. WSCS hosts all day Sept 2 reception for the King couple and farewell for Mrs Ollie Williams as they plan to move to Magnetic Springs. Devotional services at 2 pm led by Miss Flora Campbell followed by a meeting. WCTU to meet at Nazarene Church Friday evening at 30.
Mr and Mrs Dale Cole of Akron and Mrs Luther Cole of Coolville were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Cowdery. Carl Medley spent the weekend in Charleston with his daughter. Alf Dumper visited Marietta Thursday. Cora Lincicone and Ada Mayhugh were Sunday callers at John Lincicome's home. The Athens Fair drew local attendees including Earl Cowdery, Robert Randolph, Charles and Junior Whited. Herbert MecCullicks, a former resident, is in a Warren hospital for observation. Alva Rowland and Frances Wheaton visited their daughter. Seneil Wheaton of Parkersburg visited Everette White and family.
Enid spends a day with Hank Holliday and Sonny the boy, sketches him, and visits the Arlington Bath Club. Hank reveals Sonny’s mother is dead and shares a flirtatious kiss with Enid before an unsettled good night, leaving questions about their future.
Henderson social notes list visits and guests in town including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McHaffie and family from Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. James Rice of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Rome Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terry, Leo and Lawrence Austin, O. J. Byers family, Capt. Loyal Wright in Point Pleasant, John Lasley of New York, Wanda Young, Arawana Colley, Bobbie Watson, Glenn Sayre, Howard Daugherty, Jeann Faudree, Guy Peck, Leona Burke, Marcella Peck, Kenn Feck and Bob. The items show frequent hosting and travel among residents.
Langsville social notes report visits by Mrs. Jennie Miller in Akron to her brother Farl Smith and sister Alice Smith. Families move and travel include Earl Gardner relocating to Alta Dyke farm and Pvt Theron Morris transferred to Columbus as a guard for troop trains. The J W Miller homecoming on Aug 23 lists many descendants and relatives from Langsville and surrounding towns. John Miller departs Sept 1 for an army camp at Fort Harrison Indiana.
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