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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
4
Public notice style page from The Athens Messenger featuring publishing details and rate table. Includes staff names, associations, mailing rates, and a Milton quotation about liberty.
The piece blasts educated Americans who shirk sacrifice for war, urging they owe the United States a debt for freedom. It condemns those who refuse War Bonds, waste resources, spread rumors, or complain about rationing, arguing true liberty comes from sacrifice and unity.
The article praises farm extension workers and educators for elevating farm life, improving rural conditions, and boosting farmer profits through better marketing and youth education. It credits agencies, newspapers, and leaders for preparing a nation of farmers to feed the country during war and to sustain prosperity after peace.
The article argues that any man avoiding military service through non-support of dependents, war plant strikes, or civilian war job neglect is a serious offense. It condemns draft evaders and "service slackers" on both front and home front, predicting harsh punishment as the Army expands.
The article notes a belief that Russia’s stance on opening a second front hinges on the strategic situation, as stated by Admiral William H. Standley, U.S. ambassador to Russia.
In Washington Raymond Clapper argues labor scarcity, not low prices, hurts farmers as draft and higher wages pull workers from the fields. He notes the Tolan Committee favors manpower reforms, training, and better use of skilled labor, while warning real balance across war aims is overdue.
Peter Edson argues that over 11 years American communities risk dependence on Washington. He cites scrap drives and labor shortages, praising local initiative from Omaha, a North Carolina community, Henry J. Kaiser in New York, and York Pennsylvania and San Jose California. He warns that lack of local ingenuity could spell trouble.
Corning High School announced elected officers for each class with senior president Flugene Pierce and junior president John Booth among others. Local church youth fellowship attendees from Corning joined the Zanesville District rally in Newark Thursday evening. Eleanor Spence hosted the T N T Sewing Club with members and guests enjoying sewing games and a meal, with plans for a future meeting at Mrs. Wemmer’s home. Burial services were held for Mrs. Rodgers with family from Columbus and Erie, Pa. Everready Class of United Brethren Church to meet September 30 at 9 PM at Mrs. Wemmer’s home.
September celebrants at the Sherwood Rebekah Lodge will gather Friday night during their regular meeting for a social time with games and lunch. After the lodge session the degree team will practice.
Mrs Evah Rodgers age 67 died suddenly last Sunday morning at her home. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday with relatives and friends from a distance among those attending. Mrs Emma Woodward attended.
Over 100 acres were added to the Meigs County Children's Home through the purchase of the adjoining Orr farm. The community notes also mention local activities including a youth conference near Athens, student leadership events at Athens High, and visits by residents to see relatives and property transactions in Athens.
Local Pocahontas Lodge council No. 34 members led by Julia Eicker Grace Hoffman Gladie Morgan Marvel Love Mayme Stewart Isabelle Cowley Lena Woods and others attended the district school at Millfield on Friday. Several members received the Past Chiefs degree from Ohio while families and friends visited Columbus Zanesville and other cities for various events and illnesses.
In a hospital Emergency scene Candace clashes with Dr Peter Frazier while memories of Martin loom. A street fight aftermath, strained professional borders, and hints of personal ties collide as Martin Corhy arrives, setting up tomorrow's church ceremony and a pivotal twist.
Millfield clubs meet at Mrs. Fred Sanders farm for an all day program and potluck. Euchre prizes awarded to Clara Theisen, Mae Boudinot, and Velma Wemmer. Several residents travel, visit family, or relocate. A noted remark notes seasickness can occur in submarines as well as ships.
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