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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1942

Page

4

Newspaper rate card and policy excerpt

A historical newspaper snippet lists subscription prices by mail and carrier, geographic rates, and advertising terms. It includes Associated Press affiliation, multiple Ohio and regional press associations, and a Milton quotation about liberty of thought and speech.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Associated Press United States Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Milton

Conquered Norwegians Fight On Two Years On

Two years after Norway fell to Hitler and Quisling, Norwegians endure with courage as they resist, endure camps, and vow vengeance. The piece praises Norway's resolve and challenges Allied complacency, urging decisive action to curb Nazi tyranny and support the Norwegian resistance.

Hitler Norway Vidkun Quisling Adolf Britain France

Let's Not Set The World On Fire

The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports U S fire losses in January and February totaled 66 384 000 up 26 percent from 1941 for the same period. Increased production helps explain the rise, but everyone should be more careful with matches and cigarettes and aim sparks at the enemy, not our stockpiles.

National Board of Fire Underwriters United States Philippines Australia

Synthetic rubber thread boosts wartime girdles

A chemist announces the production of the first synthetic rubber thread for girdles, easing wartime shortages. The note praises Leon Henderson and humorously notes other potential shortages while highlighting small comforts for women during the war effort.

Leon Henderson

Brotherly Discord Over Pacific Colonies and Nazi Ties

A critical, satirical piece unhappy with exclusive postwar territorial deals. It argues that Japan and Germany should recognize Nazi claims to territories in the Pacific, citing historic German possessions and Japan's alliance, urging action to restore colonies and set an example for decadent nations.

Hitler Hirohito Japan Caroline, Marshall Marianne Pacific Germany Adolf Netherlands Dutch East Indies Sons of Heaven

Love of Truth and Faith as Duty

Silvio Pellico states that among duties, only truth and faith stand first and highest, asserting that loving God and loving truth are one and the same. This concise ethical reflection links devotion to truth with spiritual fidelity.

God Silvio Pellico

China uses sundial courage under heavy odds in Burma

Raymond Clapper writes from India detailing China's desperate resistance against Japan. He notes homes rebuilt four times, bayonet casualties, and two Chinese divisions facing one Japanese unit. General Stillwell is named as chief of staff, symbolizing foreign command trust amid scarce arms and bombs in Burma. American aid and shipping could have altered the course.

Chungking China Free China Toungoo Chiang Kai- Shek Joseph W. Stillwell Stillwell Burma

Automobiles postwar dreams and war-time shifts in policy

Peter Edson surveys postwar auto plans from smaller engines to air cooled diesels and under seat power. He notes wartime regulatory changes and defense pooling, the OCD Youth Division shutdown, and state license hurdles for merchants, plus car pooling liability questions and embassy newspaper access.

Washington Department of Justice Office of Defense Transportation

Democracy in Action and Wartime Anecdotes

A 23 year old American doughboy in Australia is described as a millionaire who receives spending money in hundred dollar bills. He serves on duty by chauffeuring a lieutenant who once worked as a soda jerker. The piece weaves thoughts on democracy, faith, and wartime life.

Australia

Hamden Personal Social Notes Highlight Local Outings

Mr and Mrs J S Huhn hosted a Sunday gathering honoring Mrs Elizabeth Long on her 82nd birthday and sending Arthur Barron to Fort Hayes for military training. Attendees included numerous local families from Hamden McArthur Wellston Caldwell and Nelsonville. Easter services were well attended and Rev David Weaver baptized five children.

Virginia John Burns Donald Kibbey Neil Collins Nellie Pierce Donald Gibson Jean Weet D Bryson Henry Gerty Zaleski Leverett Rexford Murdock Leverett Murdock A.P.O New York City T.A Methodist Church Bert Morris Estella Scott Etta Hughes Nellie Knox Paul Campbell Connie Sue Charles McWilliams Columbus Lorene Murdock Athens Roy Murdock D. M. Bryson David Weaver Katheryn Gerty Ollie Tedrow John Nutt Everett Vance Clarence Jewell David Watters Harry Tedrow Ollie Marie Beatrice Ellen Fee McArthur R.D C. W. Barnhill Jean Cox Ollie Marie Tedrow Tom Newman Flint Mich Newman John Newman Grandma Dundas School

Easter Visits Highlight Rutland Family Gatherings

Rutland area residents share holiday hospitality with relatives and friends across several towns. Names include Barretts Donahues Finks Garnes Haley Price Brown Schoonover Denney Hoover Owens Scott Chase Young Michael Porter and others in Ohio and nearby states as Easter and weekend visits are noted.

Rutland Richard Grueser Clare Barrett Robert Barrett Anna Mae William Buck Wellston Eugene Fink Montgomery W. Va Dewey Donahue Chloe Fink Betty Egnor Anna Mae Garnes Columbus Frances Snowden Jack Schoonover Detroit Buckley George Owens Russell Scott Fort Wayne Ind Ed Jones Newark Robert Strickfadden Clarence Chase Ivor Young David Ivor M. E. Rathburn Corporal Kenneth Michael Newport News Thelma Michael Elza Michael Morrow Sistersville T. S. Porter

McArthur Social and Personal Briefs Reach Across Ohio

Col u mbus and Dayton visitors figure in spring holiday notes. Chloe Sinnot and Carol Sparks appear in Columbus. Easter guests Perry and Gorsuch visit Dayton relatives. Mrs. Gorsuch remains. Wyckoff family and Betty Haas home visits. Rebecca Blackstone and D E Matthews also guests. Various other locals and relatives listed with travel and weekend stays across Ohio including Columbus, Port Clinton, Colliers, Zanesville, Springfield, Troy, Athens and Jefferson Barracks.

Betty Haas Ohio ‘Wesleyan University Delaware T. B. Haas Rebecca Blackstone Port Clinton D. E. Matthews Colliers W. Va J. E. Blackstone Dick Cox New York City Effie McCarley Joe Crow Miss Ward Columbus Bundy Crow James Shenault Londonderry Wayne Carnal Zanesville Asa Carnal Bob Chatfield Springfield John Chatfield Dick Morley Patterson Field E. E. Morley William Miller Marilyn Troy John Cozad Anna Louise G. C. Frye Athens Rhea Rutherford H. J. Swaim Jack Technical Training School Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Missouri Bill Wareheim Fort Sill Oklahoma 7Th Regt F.A.R.T.C Ft. Sill William Ces Tony Ward

Letart Falls School Easter Service Observed

Letart Falls observed Good Friday with a school service led by The Rev. Cooper. Adele Norris read the Easter story and the school joined in singing Easter hymns. Ward Sayre, federal food inspector, left for Baton Rouge to inspect Southern strawberries. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned in personal notes as guests or travelers, with several measles cases reported among children.

Letart Falls Cooper Adele Norris Ward Sayre Baton Rouge Louise Roberts Mary Brury Brooklyn N. Y Gladys Crow Barnesville Grace Crow Toronto Ohio Harold Quillen Leechburg John Quillen Wayne Woodyard Patsy Washington, D. H Earl Grimm Ernest Grimm Akron Indianapolis Inlaw William Grimm Garen Roush van Dalia John Burnell Charleston Herbert Powell Charles Hayman Racine High School Blanche Hayman Westerville O. Bert James Hunt Bluefield W. Va James Wilford Lee Ruby Lee Joe Hill William Pickens East Liverpool Marie Wilson Guy Shuler Lewis Ro Clarksburg Clyde Alexander Sherman Barnhart Sandyville E. W. Balser Paul Alexander Columbus Ph Webb

Asia Appears and Escobar Encounters Allan

Allan Steele, Kay Sargent, and Asia the mysterious Eurasian clash over secrets in a perilous island setting. Asia's power over Japanese foes worries Allan as Escobar the Rurales arrives, triggering tension and dangerous games for freedom and survival.

Asia Sargent Allan Kay Harry Bishop Watanabe Allan Steele Escobar Elsenor Alfredo Escobar Y Carvajal Kay Sargent Sun Su Palo Seco Sun- Su Pierre M. de’ Fontanelle Mr. Steele

Worthwhile Sunday School Class Hostess Notes

Mrs. Grace Storer hosted the Worthwhile Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church. The gathering included many local residents and two guests from Cleveland, followed by an Easter lunch. family visits and weekend Easter gatherings across Murray City are listed with numerous local names and connections.

Murray City Grace Storer Methodist Church Vera Langley Gertrude Felton Beulah Gottka Elizabeth Coleman Ruth Davis Eula Slater Garnet James Virginia Short Maxine Robinson Ruth Penn Mildred Shuttleworth Koenig Betty Hughey Abina Huston Nelsonville Howard Miller James Penn Cleveland Lou Anders Don Springfield J. J. Hogan Clarence Harris Dale Barberton Harris Fred Donson Robert Tipton Toledo Eileen Lorenzon Curtis

Portland Social Notes Highlights Local Church Services

Lenten services at a Portland church included special music by the senior and junior choirs and a palm procession led by the junior choir. Dr. A J Kestle district superintendent delivered the sermon. Candle light services were held Thursday and Good Friday. Sunday night featured a torch bearing challenge. Local residents and visitors were listed with multiple households in attendance and social visits across nearby towns and townspeople engaging in club events.

Portland A. J. Kestle Richard Curtis Linda Rae Racine Glenn Wiley Parkersburg Charles McKilvey Harry Swan Earl Wilford Agnes Price Long Bottom Luman Johnson Coolville Earl Wildford Dana Browning Belva Cox Columbus Mabel Ann Cox Earl Hupp Zanesville J. M. Cox Lester Price Jackie Pittsburgh Bill Hall Ravenswood J. M. Bardin Charles Newman Point Pleasant Eastern Star Lodge

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