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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dated Athens newspaper page with garbled text about the news agency Associated Press and various names, but overall unreadable content and unclear events or details. The fragment lacks a coherent story or identifiable individuals.
Subscription rates listed for carrier 15 cents weekly and annual prices of 4.50 for one year, 1.00 for ten weeks, and 18 cents weekly in Athens and surrounding counties. Extra postage to other zones. Advertisements and notices available through John W. Cullen Company offices in Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland. Obituary and card of thanks at nominal charge.
The piece notes a rising war economy as defense plants grow and government controls expand. It warns of inflation from official profiteering, scarce civilian goods, and price pressures while predicting shortages in clothing, household items, iron and copper. Ohio defense clinics seek to ease unemployment amid rising prices and tightened supplies.
The 1940 census set balance for House seats. Secretary Jesse Jones reported results showing states gaining or losing representation after the 1942 elections. Congress has long debated equalizing districts, freezing total at 435 in 1920, and concerns about larger constituencies as population grows.
In Washington Raymond Clapper argues the Roosevelt lend-lease report misleads on deliveries versus totals. He cites Britain receiving far less food and military aid than implied, notes 25 percent of eggs arrived unfit earlier, warns of 5 to 6 percent annual England food share vs 1 percent sent in six months, and calls for faster, larger output and fewer bureaucratic delays to sustain Britain's war effort.
Ernest W. McFarland of Florence Arizona, a newcomer on the Interstate Commerce subcommittee, steals the show in questioning movie moguls counsel Wendell Willkie. The junior senator, nicknamed Judge Mack, previously defended Winnie Ruth Judd and helped convict Eva Dugan, earning a reputation as a sharp trial lawyer.
A letter signed by John L. Southard from Jacksonville Sept 14 urges readers to demand relief and WPA raises as prices rise and war strain grows. The writer cites low WPA wages, shifting surplus to England and France, and deteriorating relief conditions. He calls on readers to contact state, national, and labor leaders for support.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Nida announce the birth of a son Stanley Eugene at Hocking Street. Edward Wise is the newborn’s name and is the son of Mr and Mrs H T Wise. Athens has returned from Columbus with a well regarded autograph collection. Miss Florence Cross wed Paul Edwin Kimes at the Cross home 88 West Union Street on September 7.
Miss Theodora Lawhead returns from Camp Cowasset in Falmouth Mass. Mr and Mrs Russell Rupp renew their honeymoon trip to Mt Gretna. The Musgraves end a Cincinnati vacation. Co P Kircher and Co wins Athens Country Club contract with dirt work begun Aug 30 under J Halliday Cline. Bert Barnes heads to Kansas Wesleyan University as new Athens High coach A B Meckie joins Kenns Wesleyan staff.
Rotary members were addressed by George Blackburn the new school coach on upcoming athletic events and seasons.
Personal and social notes from McArthur record local visits moves and gatherings. Sidelights include Mrs C W Smith breaking her ankle at home and numerous residents visiting relatives in Columbus Newark Cincinnati and Shenandoah National Park with multiple gatherings at parks churches and clubs.
Hemlock Grove Sewing Club met with Mrs. Frank Clark Friday evening at Mrs. Emmett Hawk's home. The Midkiffs and Heilmans enjoyed a picnic at Ball Run Sunday. Will Thomas helps Porter Midkiff with farm work. Barns drills a well for George and Theo Hines. The Midkiffs visited the Story family. Carol Eileen Story recovers from typhoid fever. Ziba Midkiff visited her parents at Bunker Hill. Bert Romine visited his mother-in-law.
Judy Allen, editor of a fashion magazine, confronts romantic complications as secretary Sara Fuller steals her story and aviator Sandy Ammerman plans a risky coast voyage. A call from San Francisco confirms Sandy is alive but entangled with heiress Peg Gordon, prompting Judy to reevaluate love and loyalty.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Funk announce a son born Monday at their home. John Willis Sr and family report a newborn son. Mrs. Floyd Wemmer tends to Mrs. Harold Wemmer and infant Michael William in Zanesville. Several local visits and club entertainments are listed along with Pocahontas lodge plans for October district convention. Jack Border visits Columbus friends for a week.
The Taylor Ridge Junior Class of the Church of Christ met Thursday night at the home of Virginia and Clyde Canter. Miss Dorothy Kempton led devotions after the business session. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including families of Kempton Hanning Heffken Hildebrand Herbst and Poole.
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