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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
14
The document lists Associated Press credits and circulation data. It details subscription rates by carrier and main rates in Ohio and outside Ohio for various time spans, noting overseas service pricing and office locations. It also mentions postal classification and national representatives.
Eric Johnston of the U S Chamber of Commerce writes America Unlim ited a defense of average Americans and the Horatio Alger ideal He argues that private enterprise self improvement and community spirit define American progress and that backbones of America are small town farmers workers and businessmen who influence elections
The War Department notes infantry casualties are heavier proportionally yet receive less credit than airmen and other services. Infantrymen fight face to face, as in Cassino and Italian hills, enduring mud, fire, and exhaustion to subdue the enemy. Courage and endurance define the infantry, more than any specialty.
A proposed national adoption of a single salary schedule for teachers would pay instructors of equal training and experience the same wages regardless of grade taught. Claude V. Courter urges uniform pay while praising Carter's plan as fair and timely amid teacher shortages.
A brief reflection notes that true greatness lies in quality of life rather than scale, suggesting character and integrity define distinction in human lives despite limited circumstances.
President would delegate command to a single head under a proposed department of defense, raising constitutional and democratic concerns. The piece argues for keeping Army Navy and air power distinct with joint chiefs of staff existing as the current structure rather than a consolidated military dictatorship.
Peter Edson argues many union demands touch national policy rather than negotiating room. He lists ILG Steelworkers requests like a 17 cent wage rise, vacation pay, sick leave, severance pay and group insurance, and questions whether government should broaden social security or leave it to private employers. He notes possible conflicts between wage talks and national policy on veterans benefits and social insurance.
The passage asserts that all great people reveal their inner light in darkness by reflecting God. It credits study of God's word as the secret discipline forming the greatest characters and references religious contemplation.
The piece defends Sweden's neutral stance amid Nazi pressure and argues that true wartime contribution should be judged by total allied will and cooperation rather than blood shed or material aid alone. It cites US aid, Soviet and British casualties, and notes Admiral King’s view that victory is possible this year.
Social notes from Bradbury list activities and visits. Mrs. G C Russell visits Columbus relatives. Mrs. Mary Rice returned from Cadmus. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Michaels moved to Griff Russell property. Earl Werner home quarantined for scarlet fever and measles affecting county children. Evelyn Turner absent from school due to illness. Charles Neal and Robert Collins weekend visits with local families.
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis lists several patients in fair condition including C. H. Wilson and Mrs. Charles Martin among others. Mrs. Ora Donaldson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson had a good post operative night, while Wm. Wamsley of Pt. Pleasant was admitted for surgery early Thursday morning.
Eastside students in Athens contributed 5.56 for a grave marker at the Eliza Davidson site in the W State St cemetery. The Athens Messenger team news carriers Robert Wilson Carl Neutzling and Charles Eiselstein scored 83 points in a Cincinnati sales contest.
The Athens High School Junior Class presents Putting It Over featuring Norris Beasley Ed gar Zick Paul Hottel Harold Giesecke Clinton Horn Florence Clutts Ruth Jones. A large gas well was drilled on Lucius Cross farm near Racine Meigs County output over 1.5 million cubic feet daily. The Berea gas reached surface with audible roar. The Society of Friends reports over 6,000,000 German children face starvation or illness due to malnutrition and seek relief.
Poet's Corner features a reader contributed verse urging readers to donate blood. The poem emphasizes a pint as a life saving act to help soldiers and prevent deaths, insisting generosity will lift the donor's spirit and sustain families.
A list answers including Medal of Honor total 14 for WWI, Bible meaning The book, cabinet member salary 15000 a year, origin of Devil Dog from teufelhund, and Nuremberg Eggs as the first pocket watch appearing in Germany late 15th century.
Lieutenant Link Belt, an Army Air Corps radioman, is invited to dinner by Captain Azaraski at the Niji Prison in Yokohama where he meets American women Tilda Courtright and Norma Greer. After the visit Link is returned to the prison. Courtright plots with Azaraski and hires a loyal adviser Monk to aid escape or violent outcome.
Mrs William Conant aged 69 died Sunday morning of a heart attack at her home in Welshtown. Born near Cherry Ridge she lived in Minersville for years then Columbus, returning recently with her husband in poor health. Surviving are two daughters, Gladys Houdashelt and Pauline Hill, and five grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday at Cherry Ridge with Rev White presiding. Other local items note births, illnesses, and family visits including Gilbert Rummel born in Columbus and Mrs James Smith critically ill at Barberton. Military update mentions Karl Grueser on furlough after Great Lakes training and Cpl Harry Bailey in Italy.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. Elizabeth Davis who died at her daughter's home. Interment followed at Union Cemetery in Athens. Many local residents and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nelson and families, attended or visited in the area over the weekend as familiar names from Nelsonville and Millertown were listed among visitors and relatives.
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