The Athens silessenger Page Fours edition notes
The paper dates items as a 19th century weekly edition with publisher Frederick W. Bush and manager Charlies H. Harris. It lists subscription rates, advertising offices, and group affiliations like the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Associated Press. A Milton quote about liberty appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
Messer FU ‘Ublishing Co
Ous K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
Cost of living and price control during wartime
The piece argues that Canada froze all prices to halt inflation, while England and the United States delayed creating a war economy. It cites base period price freezes including labor, warns against piecemeal fixes, and endorses full-scale controls and wartime taxes to curb spending.
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Canada
England
United States
Youth Needed for War Work This Summer
Hundreds of district youths must register for necessary war work this summer on farms or other vacant places left by older youth who have joined the service. Parents should contact nearest federal employment agencies for immediate registration and guidance.
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Husky
War of science ends infantile paralysis battle
Dr. E C Rosenow announces that 25 years of research prove streptococcus germs cause infantile paralysis not a virus. An anti serum shows reduced mortality in 2000 patients and skin tests may detect early disease, a major victory in peacetime science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
E. C. Rosenow
Mayo Foundation
Will to Win Robert Heilferty’s Civil War View
Robert Heilferty, 95, Civil War veteran, voiced a wartime strategy in New York after viewing a four hour Army parade. He urged conscripting all capable to bear arms and mobilizing ships for a mass assault to “rip the life out of them.” He criticized defeatist voices and called on Berlin and Tokyo papers to copy the remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heilferty
New York
America
Berlin
Tokyo
Silver Linings In Gasoline News
The piece notes a cut in gasoline deliveries to dealers and argues it will not harm supply, as two thirds of a normal amount should suffice if tires are preserved as a patriotic duty, urging readers to focus on other worries.
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Associated Press
Clapper Warns Asia Of War’s End and Future Destinies
Raymond Clapper reports from Asia that Cripps failure urges a dramatic political break in India and a new UN stance to end extraterritoriality in China. He notes rising Asian self control, Russia’s rise, Japan’s strength, and the risk of Allies seeming to defend old imperialism. Morale and military power shape the East’s war outcome.
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Cairo
Cripps
India
Chungking
Sir Stafford Cripps
Asia
United Nations
China
Harry E. Yarnell
United States
Suez
Russia
Japan
Orient
Far East
East
Patent law under fire in Senate hearings on monopolies
Washington editor Peter Edson reports a shift from the old dream of inventors thriving on patents to a war era push for patent law revision. DoJ testimony exposes monopoly controls over critical processes for tools and munitions, arguing reforms would restore full U S benefits and curb hidden German interests in production. The hearings spotlight a 1910 1918 law framework needing modern adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas A. Edison
Congress
U.S
Senate Committee On Patents
Congressional
Senate
S.R.O
Department of Justice
United States
New bill would license use of patented magnesium process
Senators introduce a wartime bill authorizing the President to declare a magnesium material need and grant licenses to produce by a patented process for royalties during an emergency. Patent owners could sue for royalties but not seek injunctions during the period, with condemnation possible if alien ownership blocks. Critics warn of socializing patent law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Madison
Wis
Homer T. Bone
Tacoma
Wash
Suits Us to a Tee in Wartime Savings
A newspaper note says no more golf clubs will be made after May 31 to save millions of pounds of metal for war equipment and to free thousands of workers. The quip adds clubs may last several more years with careful use.
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Nelson
Corning Announces Senior Class Play Cast
Stephen Benedict announces the senior class play June in January with performance set for Friday night April 24. Cast includes Winnie Roof Jack Dawson Eugene Alfonso Pauline Toth Clarence Esselstein John Mosier George Arthur Rodgers Verna Van Horn Juanita Duncan Mary Jane Spence Annarose Dunlap Helen Kerrigan Richard Walpole.
Dogs and tulips spark house column plea for curbside manners
The Messenger prints a signed letter from Jim Williams urging dog owners to keep pets at home during tulip time. He notes dogs disrupt garbage, bark at night, and damage gardens, praising city leaders for asking owners to show sportsmanship and protect tulips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
J. Q. Citizen
Eighth annual Progressive Literary Club dinner held at Mrs Roy Andrews home
The Pro gressive Literary Club hosted its eighth annual dinner at 72 May Ave with Mrs Fred Slaughter presiding over the business meeting. Lydia Lash Evans Club observed guest day with a Martha Washington tea at the Chamber of Commerce rooms hosted by Mrs R G Palmer and Mrs John W Dowler. Captain James Golden of Fort Bragg left for Fort Royal Virginia to visit former station friends after several weeks in Athens. One hundred garden seed packages were distributed at the Salvation Army Building by Adjt Bernard Stone for Salvation Army distribution through Union Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Literary Club
Roy Andrews
May Ave
Fred Slaughter
Lydia Lash Evans
Martha Washington
Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Palmer
John W. Dowler
James Golden
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Royal
Golden
Athens
Salvation Army
Adjt
Bernard Stone
Union Grocery
Chaperons Named for Phi Delta Theta Spring Formal
Health officer Dr J M Higgins announced milk and butter sellers in Athens must have cows tested for tuberculosis unless selling to a creamery for pasteurizing. Fish hunting drew sport lovers to the Hocking valley as river waters receded leaving isolated fish in the pools. Sportsmen urged bringing a club and high top boots for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Higgins
Athens
Hocking Valley
Hocking
Poet's Corner Pray Remembering Mother at Parting
A verse asks a capable son to write home to Mother, recalling a parting from a tearful embrace and a mother’s soft eyes. The poem laments the unanswered letter and the weeks that passed since farewell. It recalls the mother’s whispered blessing and the emotional distance of busy life.
Philosophy class plans church ice cream social
The Philosophy class of the U B Church met Tuesday at Mrs Persis Wilson home and arranged an ice cream social at the church on Tuesday April 21 at 4 30 pm. Devotions were led by Louise Wemmer and Alice Mae Wilson. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Wilson Lena Fenneken and Lily Brown. One guest Mrs Lawrence Early of Athens attended along with thirteen members.
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Philos
U. B
Persis Wilson
Louise Wemmer
Alice Mae Wilson
Wilson
Lena Fenneken
Lily Brown
Lawrence Early
Athens
Mrs Edna Dunlap Hosts Drakes Euchre Club Dinner
Mrs Edna Dunlap entertained the Drakes Euchre Club at her home after games last week. The hostess prepared a steak dinner for the members following their card play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dunlap
Drakes Euchre Club
Class Meets at Dunlaps House for Easter Study
Class 13 of the Methodist church met at the Mabel Dunlap home Tuesday night to discuss Easter. Mrs. reading led the session on the topic. Lunch was served by Mrs. Dunlap assisted by Edna Drew and Elizabeth Hardy to 13 members.
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Dunlaps
The
Methodist Church
Mabel Dunlap
Friendly Neighbors club meeting guest and activities
Mrs. P. H. Clifford attended the Friendly Neighbors club gathering at Mrs. Gladie Morgan's home Monday night with games and contests and prizes awarded. A joint American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary meeting is set for Tuesday night April 21 featuring a Child Welfare program and patriotic numbers with lunch served.
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P. H. Clifford
Friendly Neighbors Club
Gladie Morgan
American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Benefit Party for Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Annual benefit to be held Sunday afternoon April 19 at Hermey's Hall within St. Bernard's Parish. A jitney service will transport attendees to and from the event. Proceeds support parish activities and community services.
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Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Hermey’s Hall
St. Bernard's Parish
Taken to Hospital After Ambulance Transfer
Thomas Hardy Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardy Sr was taken to McMillan Hospital in Charleston by J G Blower ambulance Monday night.
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Thomas Hardy, Jr
Thomas Hardy Sr
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
J. G. Blower
Rendville Victory Club Dines Together
Mrs Verda Weaver hosted the Victory Club gathering with a luncheon for Christine Dawson Benjamin Sicilian Faye Dodson Effie Champlin Bernadette Standish Mayme Stewart Isabelle Cowley Blanche Barnett and Mrs Weaver. Edgar Bixler aged 70 a former Corning resident died at his Easton Pennsylvania home. Mr and Mrs William Spence attended the funeral. Arthur Reese and spouse received minor injuries in a head on collision near the NYC roundhouse with a driver from Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verda Weaver
Rendville
Victory Club
Christine Dawson
Benjamin Sicilian
Faye Dodson
Effie Champlin
Bernadell Standish
Mayme Stewart
Isabelle Cowley
Blanche Barnett
Mrs. Weaver
Edgar Bixler
Corning
Easton
Bixler
Anna Spence
Thomas
Richard
Matt
William Spence
Arthur Reese
Glouster
NYC Roundhouse
Corning Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Miss Wilma Spence spent Saturday with Miss Mary Ford at Mt. Perry. Mrs. Lowell Carver and son Gary of Portsmouth visit Thursday with sister Mrs. Helen Shonkwiler and family. August and Charles Schlingerman and Mrs. Violet Walters with Miss Jessie Schlingerman were business visitors in New Lexington Wednesday. Leona Spence and Jim Mangus of Columbus spent Saturday night with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spence. John Harvey of Ypsilanti Michigan spent the weekend here with his wife visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Roberts. Mrs. Margaret Curtis has been visiting relatives in Fairport.
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Corning
Wilma Spence
Mary Ford
Mt. Perry
Lowell Carver
Gary
Portsmouth
Helen Shonkwiler
August
Charles Schlingerman
Violet Walters
Jessie Schlingerman
New Lexington
Leona Spence
Jim Mangus
Columbus
Richard Spence
John Harvey
Ypsilanti
Mich
Bert Roberts
Margaret Curtis
Fairport
Frantic Weekend Back Home With Friends In Montreal
Myra Mack travels from a lake resort and reunites with Lieut. Nigel Monkhouse and artist Ferdy Lorton on a shared plan. At home Myra weighs a possible week end with Ferdy and Peggy, a lively sixteen year old, while brother Michael returns from overseas grown up and ready for new exploits. The chapter closes with Peggy eager for intrigue.
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Montreal
Myra Mack
Nigel Monkhouse
Ferdy Lorton
Myra
Ferdy
Petawawa
Nigel
The
Laurentians
Society
Lorton
Mack
Note Dame de Grace
Michael Mack
Canada
Michael
Peggy
Ady
Vinton County Court Notes Highlights April Actions
Mildred Luster was granted a divorce from James Luster on April 11 by Judge A L Chatfield for wilful absence, with custody of their child awarded to Mrs Luster. A separate auto accident suit George Howell versus Samuel Pailet was dismissed as settled out of court on April 10. A Vinton County township clerks and trustees meeting is set for April 21 in the courthouse with State President Joe Thomas attending. Alvira Cram named administratrix of Stephen S. Cram's estate. Tax and relief notes report weekly and monthly sales tax totals for 1942 and 1941, and real estate transfers are listed. Relief distribution was halted pending state action, and a new draft call for 15 men was issued. The county sheriff's cruiser water incident at Middlefork Creek caused no damage. The rationing board approved 12 tires and re caps, with office hours posted.
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McArthur
Mildred Luster
James Clayton Luster
A. L. Chatfield
Vinton County
W. A. Elliott
Mary Elliott
Austin Powder Company
Elk Two
Lena Stevens
Gerald Peoples
Bertha Peoples
C. M. Graves
State Welfare Department
Columbus
Emergency Board
Earl Stuck
Middlefork Creek
Bray Hollow
Mccarthur
State Selective Service Headquarters
Lawrence Gill
Naval Reserve
Claude Huff
Burtiss Nettles
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Milton
Raymond Clapper
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Corning Social Notes
Jim Williams
Middleport
Phi Delta Theta
Armory
Alton Ellis
A. D. Morrison
T. W Craig
Harry Beckley
Poet's Corner
By Galbraith
NEA Service. Inc
TM Reg
U.sparore
Edmund Fancott
Danny
NEA Service, Inc
Vinton County Court
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