Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1942

Page

4

New York Governor Race Shapes Party Battle and War Policy

The piece argues Roosevelt won’t be defeated as war leader, while Dewey challenges the Democratic leadership and total war policy. It notes Bennett’s ambivalence to the New Deal, Dewey’s opposition to much of the New Deal, and frames the New York election as a family row with broad unity against Axis aggression.

New York State Roosevelt New York Jim Farley Franklin Roosevelt Farley United States Hitler John J. Bennett Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Bennett Hirohito

Costs of Government Rise 1941 vs 1938

Government expense in 1941 totaled 24 billion, one third higher than 1938. Across nine classifications, only protection and miscellaneous failed to rise. Health and welfare up 20 percent, reclamation and water control up about 30 percent, streets and highways up 20 percent as war costs mount. Some argue for cutting non emergency spending.

Federation of Tax Administrators

Kaiser Planes Order Seen as Test of Production

The WPB order for 70 ton flying boats is viewed as a preliminary test to gauge if Kaiser can mass produce cargo aircraft without harming warplane output. Critics say the order may not strain production and could rely on materials that cannot be scaled for larger output without affecting fighter programs.

Henry Kaiser WPB Kaiser Mr. Kaiser

He Oughta Get It After Max Stephan Sentenced

The Detroit shoe-shine shop owner near Stephan's tavern says the sentence for aiding an escaped Nazi aviator is stiff but deserved. The piece notes Stephan and six would be saboteurs electrocuted in Washington, urging vigilance against fifth columnists and spies during wartime.

Max Stephan United States Stephan Detroit Steben Washington

Raymond Clapper Reflects On Politics At Brooklyn Convention

In New York Raymond Clapper condemns the Brooklyn Democratic state convention as a circus yet credits its demonstration of self-government during wartime. He notes wartime restrictions, loyalty pledges, and the drive to preserve local self governance as a key to postwar restoration.

New York Washington Brooklyn France Bennett Mead America Roosevelt

Withdrawal from congress race cited by candidate H A Wooley

The writer withdraws from the 10th district congressional race citing heavy farming duties and regrets the bid. He warns against liquor industry interference and recalls Lincoln’s anti slavery stance, vowing to strike at what he calls an unAmerican institution with forceful critique.

the Messenger Congress Washington D. C America Germany Japan Italy Lincoln Mississippi H. A. Wooley

Reunion draws large crowd at Oak Grove event

In Oak Grove the Nanna Brandenburg and Old Settlers reunion attracted many attendees. Registrants include Res Young Pearl Jones Anna Nanna Forrest Nanna Jill Fultz and numerous others from Nelsonville Chauncey Columbus Athens and surrounding areas. Funeral services for Mrs Leo Patterson were held in Somerset. Lafayette Post American Legion in Gallipolis plans past commanders night on Sept 2 with a full slate of officer elections.

Oak Grove Nanna- Brandenburg and Old Settlers Res Young Pearl Jones Anna Nanna Forrest Nanna Jill Fultz Donna Fultz C. L. Jones Nettie S. Barron Cecil Lafollett Hurley Pidcock George Gabriel Adda Gabriel New Marshfield Orley Thompson Laura B. Scott Elma Young Wagoner Beatrice Zeigler Daisy Cavendish Lydia Raines Jack Walsh Ray Shaw Columbus Verna France Emma Lowery Rome Mace Rasmond Mace Henry Frank Carl Frank E. EF. Cox Carbondale Emogene Bell Marion Mable Winning Chauncey John H. Pickett E. E. Carmichael Athens Inez Annvee Nanna Dayton Peter Wilkins Hattiesburg Wes Brandenburg Esta Brandenburg Nettie Wilkes Floyd Wilkes Salem Edward Cagg Chillicothe George Walton Junior Jean Ashland Nora Siddle Evelyn Siddle Goldie Kuhn Clell Penny Lulu Hoskins Nancy Hoskins Gladys Nanna Cora Runion Vernon Cagg Bernice Harland Cagg S. M. Cagg Leroy Irma Cagg Ted Thompson J. E. Cagg Arthur Cagg Chester George E. Cagg Chas. Wendell Ross Nanna Harold Nanna Charles Thompson Herb Newton E. R. Carter George Dishong Margaret Mourne Homer Davis Ira Clark Betty Howard Hoskins Dick Hoskins Beulah McDade Florence Dishong Gay Dishong Ethel Smith Carrol Chesser Nelsonville Vicinity Leo Patterson Anna Bell Douglas Somerset Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Clarence Master J. E. Saunders Ray Rupe Ernest Levisay J. B. Boston W. Z. Coffey Otto Carter Stanley Lanier

Baltimore War Labor Center Aims to Recruit 500 Women Weekly

A Baltimore plan creates a downtown community employment center to marshal idle labor for war production. Civilian Defense workers canvass precincts to sign up workers, with employers, vocational schools, and media support to place applicants in factory and clerical jobs.

North Carolina Tennessee Baltimore Maryland Virginia Detroit

Giant tarantula on display in Athens window

A giant tarantula found on bananas at Athens Ice and Storage Company was displayed in Lash Drug Store window on Court Street. Ohio National Guard unit Battery E 134th Field Artillery departed for Camp Fort Knox Kentucky under Capt. Frank Watkins. Mrs. L S Nichols hosted a dessert bridge for Mrs Paul Sauvegot. Robert Bingman and Gilbert Shannon headed to California via Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City and Denver. Sr and Bill Coe, twin sons of Mr and Mrs Harold Coe, celebrate their fifth birthday.

Athens Ice and Storage Company Lash Court St 134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guards Camp Fort Knox, Ky Frank Watkins Robert Bingman Gilbert Shannon Athens California Grand Canyon Salt Lake City Denver Sr and Bill Coe Mrs Harold Coe

Honor guests mark seventh birthday in Athens area

Bernadine Sprague celebrated her seventh birthday as guests including Marian Danford and Helen Drake attended. Lena Slattery hosted a bridge luncheon at Athens Country Club for her daughter Mrs Frank Logan of Ocala Florida with attendees listed. Reverend Warrener planned a visit to Point Rock Meigs County for the Ohio Eastern Christian Conference. Elizabeth Hackman of Gallipolis visited Mr and Mrs Carl Porter at 67 West Washington Street.

Bernadine Sprague J. R. Sprague Athens Marian Danford Jean Morton Mary Eleanor Morton Hazel Howe Ruth Huggins Helen Gamertsfelder Helen Jones Carolyn Fuller Carol Austin Mary Ellen Demolet Lois McCoy Myra Brown Ruth Drake Helen Drake Anna May Dyer Evelyn Austin Betty Lou Files Wilma Pierre Ethel Cable Marian Pierce Tessa Woolley Mary McCune Melba Vercoe Lena Slattery Athens Country Club Frank Logan Ocala, Fla I. M. Foster J. H. Cline L. D. Poston F. M. Hutchinson L. V. Brown H. G. Stalder E. C. Schloss Evan J. Jones Helen Ullom William J. Warrener Point Rock Meigs County Marion Bobo Ohio Eastern Christian Conference Elizabeth Hackman Gallipolis Carl Porter Washington St

Hamden News Notes Highlights Local Family and Social Visits

Local residents gathered for WCTU meeting at Miss Nettie Milhone s home. Wanda Rinehart undergoes bone grafting at Holzer Hospital and recovers well. Birth announced in Columbus as Wilbur Richard Hibbey? Kibbey family ties noted with relatives visiting. Numerous travels and reunions cited among Bryson, Bagley, Dickman, Robins, Dye, Burns families across Columbus Jackson Hone Lake, and Salisbury.

Ollie Tedrow Margie Dickman Wilbur Kibbey Columbus Wilbur Richard Lessie Kibbey Robert Paul M. Bagley Miller Jackson Kathryn Bagley Jean Harry Dickman Ruth Marrery Dickman Cincinnati Dickman John Newman Bert Harkins Anna Arnett Roy Cox Louise Cassill W. P. Robbins Jack John Robbins Robbins Lake Hone H. J. Dye Murl Dye Salisbury N. C John Burns Margaret Burns William Fuller Charles Forbes

Enid Faces Choice Between Marriage and a Dream Life

Enid Sharon accepts Tom Driscoll's marriage proposal but plans a secret month away to explore life as an artist. She saves $350 from years of frugal living and considers renting a swanky Arlington apartment to fund independence while her mother worries about virtue and finances. Enid squares her plans with Letty and pops.

Tom Driscoll Enid Sharon Tom Enid Ian Mom Sara Sharon Letty Katie Pop Aunt Faye Thomas Driscoll Worthing Arms Arlington Rpor

Reedsville Personal Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Reedsville notes record Ruth Barthelmas returning to Columbus after her father Nelson Cowdery's death. Various locals host and visit family across Hebron Racine Parkersburg and Washington with mentions of baptisms, nursing students, First Aid class results, and Bert Barnett’s marriage amid a U S land ownership line.

Reedsville Ruth Barthelmas Nelson Cowdery Columbus Eunice Sprague Allie Fred Frank Bert Shumway H. E. Kibble Buckeye Lake Chloe Jills J. H. Sherman Racine John Hayes Hebron Billy Whitehead Parkersburg S. E. Fields Leota Hamilton Alice Virgene Pickens M. A. Petty Maybelle Racine, Sunday, With Mrs. Petty's Uncle, Elwaod Roush T. C. Kibble John Kibble Akron A. R. Knight Pomeroy Letha Kibble Savilla Barnett Lillian Williams Mabel Hetzer Blanche Ruth C. E Washington, D. C Bertha Weekley Athens Myra June Sisson St. Joseph Hospital L. B. Sisson Kathryn Williams City Hospital R. E. Williams John V. Hetzer Wexler E. L. Miller Middleworth Melridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raymond Clapper the Public Forum Legion Plans Peter Edson Washington Scene Dieppe Solomons L. S. Nichols N. Congress St Paul Sauvegot Ludel Boden Hamden News By Galbraith Rene Ryerson Chapter Iit Phil NEA Service, Inc Government of The
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication