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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
4
A reader notice indicates Athens Post Office classified mail under the 1918 act and marks eligibility for republication of Associated Press dispatches. The text emphasizes rights to use AP content and locally published news.
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The Bricker administration advocates thrift in state spending and paying old bills, warning that a looming deficit could force borrowing like the federal government. The piece argues for prudent reserves, notes defense taxes and shifts in sales tax, and cautions against eroding home rule as localities lean on Columbus or Washington for subsidies.
A German announcement calls British raids cruel and contemptible while Americans strike back with long range bombers. The piece notes Berlin shelters evacuations and casualties as both sides suffer from aerial warfare amid shifting World War II tides.
The article argues dairy farmers seek higher milk returns as 1925-29 profits averaged 45.6 cents per labor hour, dropping to 17.6 cents in 1930-39. It warns continued low income, rising costs, and taxes threaten farm bankruptcies and national agricultural output unless farmers gain equality with other economic groups.
Article notes that people repeatedly gamble on stocks or horse racing hoping to recover money lost, often driven by small chances of sizable returns and impulsive behavior, highlighting the risky impulse to chase losses.
Raymond Clapper argues free speech and criticism can aid or hinder a nation at war. He cites Roosevelt and Marshall praising responsibility while condemning verbal sabotage of public morale, recounts Churchill era press battles, and notes lend lease reforms after criticism.
CHAS R. Larson from Portland condemns Charles A. Lindbergh for echoing Hitler and warns against Nazi influence. He argues the American people back F D R and urges resistance to war while honoring those who fought for liberty in Europe.
Partition suit filed Sept 13 by Mabel Lowry guardian of Suzanne Lowry against the Lomax and Lowry families over inlets and lots in Zaleski and McArthur. Isaac Hartley farm sold for 6150 to Leonard Clary in one of the county’s largest public sales. County commissioners authorize bridge work on Bray Hollow Road and approve road-material funds and a Beech Grove Road culvert repair. A second telephone added in courthouse offices. County health notes one scarlet fever case Flora Lightfoot 11. Vital stats August include 10 births 9 deaths. New county home superintendent Timothy Thompson appoints daughter Ruth as cook and Sam Buskirk as farm hand. Real estate transfer: L B Thompson to Bremsers 364.5 acres in Wilkesville Two. WPA to inspect trucks Friday Sept 19. 28 teachers eligible for life tenure certificates. re-hiring confirmed. Jewelry theft: Claude Jayjohn and Donald Lightfoot charged. Jayjohn bound over to grand jury. Lightfoot sent to Boys Industrial School. Draft calls: Order 266. 26th draft Sept 29. 51 county service cards on file.
The piece contrasts English and American criticism of government during war. It argues American rhetoric can be destructive and aimed at undermining policy, cites Lindbergh raising the Jewish issue, and warns against abandoning free speech while urging responsible, mature public discourse to strengthen the nation.
Nelsonville church women collected jars for the needy canning program. Mrs. Keasey reported a calf stolen near Chauncey. Mrs. Fierce and Mrs. Beasley produced 41 quarts of apple butter. Total donations reached 500 quarts as Mrs. Cooper hosted her bridge club. prizes went to Mrs. Shafer and Mrs. Dailey.
Peter Edson reviews the National Defense Mediation Board six months in, noting disputes resolved and leadership. The piece covers Navy tiny scout planes dubbed flying tin can, and previews Louisiana maneuvers with about 675 planes and 472,000 troops, detailing air force allocations and ground crew size.
Twenty years ago in Athens M T Ellis advertised a gas range with a heat regulator. Prices listed creamery butter 50 cents a pound lard 16 cents sugar 7 cents peaches 3 75 a bushel. Mrs D C Snow hosted a birthday party for son Richard age 6 with guest Mrs K C Goodspeed. Dr E B Bryan and wife moved into the university president’s home. Isaac Dailey of Guysville attended a surprise birthday. William Warrener vacationing on the Atlantic Coast.
A description from the Hindustan jungle natives between Beypore and Madras provinces records that they avoid touching lips with cooking or eating utensils. They eat curried rice and meat rolled into balls and tossed in, and liquids are poured into the mouth from a container.
Judy Allen faces a tangle of love and fame as aviator Sandy Ammerman vanishes behind rumors of a romance with heiress Peg Gordon. Judy weighs marriage to Philip Rogers against lingering feelings for Sandy while a crisis looms over a press byline.
A poem titled by the young leader of Democracy praises brave youths from East and West led by Joe Car of Tennessee. It extols selfless action for liberty, envisioning a world where nations live freely and seek peace while resisting violence. Ends with a religious exhortation and a note of attribution to Bessiem, Gorslene y.
Ellen Kennedy of Rutland visited sister Jessie Russell. Thomas Hargis of Columbus spent days with Frank Buck. Mary Might of West Rutland stayed with Ruth Blosser and Clarence Might. Dell Archer of Columbus visited Jessie Russell. Elizabeth Humphrey returned to Akron after 10 weeks with relatives. Nephew Charles Buck and Ernest Harrison joined her for weekend travels to Akron and Cleveland. Leo Lewis and daughter Renda Mae of Columbus were guests of Frank Buck. Jessie Russell visited Robert Carson of Leading Creek. Kathryn Hysell and Cleveland family stayed with Miles Hysell.
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