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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Details and Rates

Page four of The Messenger describes publication history from 1826 to 1929, listing Frederick W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as publisher and managing editor. It covers subscription rates by carrier and mail, overseas service pricing, and notes Associated Press affiliation and office locations.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Co Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charles Ki. HK. Harris American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Ae Yam Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press Ohio Mensenger

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Readable fragments mention a local event with names and places obscured by damage. The brief item hints at an announcement or notice with minimal clear facts and no full context available.

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Poorly legible text mentions Mrs Mowe Georg man Tom Miller and school steps dishes grate. Names and events are unclear, with scattered phrases and missing context. The readable fragments hint at local people and school related items but no coherent story emerges.

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Help Our Own First Postwar Veterans Voice

A postwar veteran welfare piece argues thousands of discharged men face long disability claims and scarce care. It urges Congress to fund veterans treatment facilities and job protection rather than foreign aid or housing boondoggles. The author contends many veterans lack work due to safety standards and insufficient institutions.

Congress

Confusion Ahead in Postwar Vote and Soldier Ballot

The piece warns that uprooted labor returning home will hinder reconversion and complicate November voting. It notes population shifts after subtracting servicemen, varying state residency rules, and possible misregistrations that could confuse straw polls and betting commissions.

Eggs for home front demand urged by federal agency

Federal food officials urge increased egg consumption on the home front to avert higher prices later. Southeastern Ohio readers are urged to buy more eggs now as feed costs rise due to crop shortages, with Poultrymen expanding production to support the war effort.

Federal Food Agency Ohio

New Attack on Polio Stimulus of War Spurs Research

The article notes wartime pressure boosting medical research against infantile paralysis. Dr. Carl Rosenow of Mayo Foundation reports progress toward a vaccine and immunization possible similar to smallpox. He argues the disease may be caused by a streptococcus rather than a virus, with work still experimental.

National Foundation For Carl Rosenow Minnesota Mayo Foundation Rosenow

US Looms for Unified French Command in War

Secretary Hull clarifies US stance on the Giraud De Gaulle dispute, stressing military unity under Eisenhower. The article notes De Gaulle seeks leadership over French forces, but emphasizes that the Allied commander must retain unfettered authority to defeat Germany. Roosevelt links the De Gaulle committee to civil governance only after victory.

Washington Hull United States Giraud-De Gaulle de Gaulle Hitler United Nations Eisenhower France French Committee of National Liberation Giraud North Africa Roosevelt de Gaulle Committee

Carryback plan for excess profits tax sparks wage talks

Peter Edson outlines how the carryback and carryover of excess profits taxes could shift 1942 taxes for U.S. Steel under postwar refunds. The piece explains the excess profit credit, the 40 percent normal tax, and 81 percent excess tax, showing how a 1944 credit might yield a $49 million treasury refund and fuel steelworkers’ wage demands.

Phil Murray Steelworkers’ Union War Labor Board U.S. Steel Corporation Steel Corporation U. S.treasury U. S. Steel Murray

War Today: Hull warns neutrals as Allies press invasion prep

Dewitt Mackenzie notes Western Europe’s air strikes and Nazi propaganda as Hull urges neutrals to abandon aid to enemies. Turkey’s Cumhuriyet favors chrome shipments to Germany, signaling shifting neutrality while Europe tightens travel and communications with Ireland seen as a potential Axis spy post.

Dewitt MacKenzie Europe Radio Zeesen Hull America Turkey Thm Cumhuriyet Germany Hitler Mr. Hull London Eire England Ireland

Born again path to eternal life in gospel mission

Lawrence W. Murphy of Nelsonville urges readers to accept Christ, warn against church hopping, and announces plans to open a gospel mission open to all. He cites John 3 5 and stresses the need to be born again for salvation. Signed letter dated April 10.

When Some One Cares Poem by Grace Clouston

Grace Clouston of Nelsonville writes a poem titled When Some One Cares inspired by a gift from Mr and Mrs M R Hubbard of Richmond California. The verses express comfort and renewed hope as spring returns with April and warmth to troubled hearts. Laura Chase Foster includes the piece in this Poet's Corner style contribution.

M. R. Hubbard Richmond Calif Grace. Clouston Ben T. Clouston Nelsonville

Hair imports aid press-cloth for seed oil extraction

The United States imports about 3,000,000 pounds of human hair annually, largely from China, to manufacture press-cloth used in extracting oils from vegetable seeds.

United States China

Letter to Editor Denies Sgt Stephenson Home Rumors

Mrs. Bessie Stephenson of Gloucester protests rumors about her son Sgt Elson Stephenson returning home from overseas service. She notes a recent letter says no word of imminent return and warns that broadcasting such statements could hinder furloughs. She requests suppression of the gossip.

the Messenger Sgt Elson Stephenson Bessie Stephenson Glouster

Fire Destroys Five Buildings In Marietta District

Five structures burned in the Marietta business district with estimated losses of 150000 dollars. The report notes Will Rogers remarking on Pacific fleet movements as tensions rise. Athens Countys Save Our Schools group gathered at the high school to urge state funding for open schools.

Marietta Will Rogers Pacific Atlantic Japan Russia Athens County Save Our Schools Ohio Fred Linscott Buchtel

Rebuilding the soil and peace as Old Man recalls

The narrator recalls Old Man, a hard working elder in his sixties, who details restoring land and the soil. He links soil conservation with a wider warning about global conflicts, reflecting on Manchuria, Ethiopia, Spain, and the rise of Hitler. The tale covers AAA praise, a 1940 banquet incident, and family ambivalence.

Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins Old Jan Arkansas River Jan China Japan Manchuria United States Far East Italy Ethiopia Spain Hitler United States Soil Conservation Service Old Man Agricultural Adjustment Administration AAA Triple A

Hemlock Social Notes Recap of local family gatherings

Local residents hosted dinners and visiting relatives over the weekend. Herman Hodgson of the U S Navy was honored at a dinner by Mr and Mrs Bernard Hodgson with multiple Tharp and Hodgson family members in attendance. Other gatherings included birthdays for Beverly Ann Driggs and Effie Richards with friends and relatives from Shawnee Detroit and Crooksville.

Water Flow Reverses in Bosphorus Strait

Readers report a puzzling tide in the 18 mile Bosphorus linking the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara. The strait appears to carry water in both directions, a rare and unusual phenomenon in this busy waterway.

Bosphorus Black Sea Sea of Marmore

Bishopville Social Notes and Local Movements

Bishopville news notes Conway Norma n Jean Malone and sister visit the Hoons. Pfc Denver Kittle on 17 day furlough with sister Eva Brooks. Elmer Shaner called to Canton for mother’s illness. Earl Brooks sent to Camp Carson. Elizabeth Clark of Indianapolis visits Hoon household. Ollie Moody ill. Morgan County claims 24 April draft volunteers, including Harry McElfresh. Charles William Jr from Carp near New talks of bringing family before service. Louis Stump and Charlene visit Columbus with Betty Jean. Spain family and Larry visit. Mrs. Spain paid wartime vacation. Mallon Rutter guests of Beard family. Mrs. Joseph Spain of Elyria Easter home. J M McDonald repairs Harvey Smith house. Preston Wisecup and Evelyn visit from Dayton over Easter.

Bishopville Norman Jean Malone Carolyn Sue Kittle William Hoon Pfc Denver Kittle Nashville Tenn Eva Brooks East Branch Elmer Shaner Canton Huldah Shaner Earl Thomas Brooks The Engineers Camp Carson Cole Charles William Jr Carp New Louis Stump Charlene Columbus Betty Jean Anthony Spain Larry Lancaster Spain Mallon Rutter Samouel Homer Univ Orlena Spain Muriel Pedicord William Hoons Jessie Wilson J. M. McDonald Harvey Smith Preston Wisecup Evelyn Dayton

Tune In operetta planned at Coolville high school

COOLVILLE An operetta Tune In will be presented Wednesday night April 19 at 8 p m in the Coolville high school auditorium. Tickets are sold by the Glee Club. A union sunrise service led by Mrs Er G Alden drew a large crowd at the Methodist Church Sunday. Mrs Murl Jackson and son David left for Temple Texas where Pvt Murl Jackson is stationed. Bertha Keller of Columbus spent Easter with her parents returning Monday. Mr and Mrs Harold McBride and children of Osborn spent the weekend with local relatives. Daughertys visited in Osborn Sunday evening. The McBrides and Daughertys were Friday guests of Glennis Daugherty and family in Marietta. Ruth Brandeberry, OH University student, spent last week at home and weekend with Julia Ann Walden. G O Shanks hosted Easter guests Rose and Blanche Price, J A Gibbs of Athens, J W Frost of Frost. Saturday visitors included Co V Huston of Parkersburg, Charlene Bingman of Coolville and Parkersburg, and Marilyn Bell of Parkersburg vacationing in Eastover South Carolina.

Coolville Er. G. Alden Murl Jackson David Temple Tex Pvt Bertha Keller Columbus Harold McBride Osborn E. M. Daugherty Effie Ward Bethel Ridge Daugherty McBride Glennis Daugherty Marietta Ruth Brandeberry Ohio University Julia Ann Walden G. O. Shanks Rose Blanche Price J. A. Gibbs Athens J. W. Frost Frost Co. V. Huston Parkersburg Charlene Bingman Marilyn Bell Vacationing Eastover S. C

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