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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary page text shows a partial headline about Heathen Messenger and a publishing company, with unclear surrounding details and names. The readable fragment indicates a newspaper page four item from the Athens area.
The notice lists advertising and subscription rates for Athens and surrounding counties, shows Associated Press attribution, and mentions national representatives and offices. It notes a nominal obituary charge and provides periodical rate details for various timeframes and delivery methods.
An American traveler reports mixed American views on entering World War II. He notes limited public enthusiasm for war, ongoing defense work, and skepticism toward Britain, contrasting U.S. sentiment with English propaganda and in Washington defense mood. The piece highlights apathy, business focus, and underprepared forces despite camps turning out progress.
The author argues that Latin and geometry train a disciplined mind capable of solving new problems. Utility differs by meaning, as Latin and math sharpen focus and problem solving transferable to business law and science, much like horseback riding teaches precise coordination and effort.
Brazil uses surplus coffee to create cafelite a plastic made from beans by a North American inventor The process aims to reduce surplus by producing an inexpensive plastic sector expanding into postwar markets Cafelite could compete with North American plastics and signals rapid postwar industrial changes
W E B Fergusson says British firms keep advertising despite having nothing to sell. He argues ads protect brand names and goodwill, support free newspapers, and resist government controlled press. He warns U S officials may view advertising as waste and urges continued ad spending.
Clapper laments American fears over Hitler and urges bold defense of ships and sea power. He argues the United States must embrace its size and strength, rallying behind leaders who can inspire national confidence and action.
Peter Edson details Donald M Nelson's overhaul of the Office of Production Management and the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board. The plan unfolds in three weeks: cleanup with strict 48 hour response rules, organization through staff reshuffles, and a requirements drive to tally needs for steel, rubber and other inputs. Nelson's dual roles blur hierarchy as he leads reforms under the CIO’s Marching orders.
The Buchtel York P T A met in the school gym with Mrs. Mary A. Covert presiding. Highlights included band selections and Supt. Hanes on school laws, plus committee lists for membership finance program hospitality publicity and others. The group closed with Beautiful Dreamer and planned a second Monday in October gathering.
Frances Maxwell from Athens writes a tongue in cheek column predicting a future naval clash between the Lindbergh Copeperhead and the German Rattle snake. She jokes about a referee snake, notes Roosevelt support, and reflects on the path of glory leading to the grave with a dated 9 15 41 signature.
Miss Martha Whipple returns to Shaker Heights after summer visit with Mr and Mrs George Whipple Athens Great Britain faces axe and tax a 25 percent income levy for salaried workers. Former Athens County school superintendent H R McVay dies at 158 N Congress St. Jacksonville Trimble High School teachers listed: Bernice Carter Helen Crawford Sara Willis Will C Merritt F E Guthrie M M Bryson W M Anderson.
Coach Russ Finsterwald learns former coach Mark Banks left Drake University to take a job at the University of Tennessee. Ned J Wolfe and family return to Athens from Pleasantville visit with Mrs Sawyer. Judge H T Phillips family and Mrs E E Johnson end motor trip through the East. World War pictures and vaudeville at Athens Opera House. Amy and Clara Weiher return from mountains vacation in Maryland and Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Tom Lewis of Glouster planned a visit to Detroit Monday to see relatives. Mr and Mrs Tom Robson and Mrs Frank Evans were called to Grove City last week because of Mrs Anna Evans illness. Floyd McCune of Zanesville spent the weekend at the Harry Corwin home. Walter Murphy secured work in Columbus.
Judy Allen, editor at Under Twenty, faces romantic and ethical snares after plane ace Sandy Ammerman crashes near the West Coast. Rumors link Sandy to Peg Gordon while Judy sues restraint with attorney Philip Rogers. A tense call reveals Sara Fuller’s by line theft as Judy contemplates Hollywood fame and a renewed bond with Sandy, then remembers a moonlit flight with him and Philip. The tale moves toward a collision of romance, ambition, and jealousy.
Point Rock residents and relatives made visits across Huntington Fomeroy Wells ton Letart Pomeroy and Columbus. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Starkey Laurel Grange officers and members from Columbia Star Granges and Virginia Woodruff. family reunions at Lake Alma and services noted.
The Main St Church of Christ ladies met at Mrs. Renetta Hodgson’s home for the regular monthly gathering. Contests followed the devotional and business session with lunch served to attendees including Nell Cottrell Grace Russell Edith Fitzer Otto Tharp Gladys McDaniel Gladys Faires Alice Tharp Mary Hodgson and Mary E Tharp. Next meeting planned at Mrs Edith Fitzer’s home.
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