The Athens Messenger Masthead and Rates Page
The page lists publisher names and staff roles for The Athens Messenger, notes associations including the American Newspaper Publishers Association and Ohio News paper Association, and provides subscription and advertising rates for in state, out of state, and carrier delivery. A Milton quotation appears at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Erick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Busi
Mgr
Charles H. Biarris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United States
Utmost speed ahead in wartime production gains
Slogan spurs workers in multiple plants from General Radio to DuPont as U S industry doubles down on wartime output. Since June 1939 workers have boosted production to record levels with planes trains boats guns and tanks, yet warns Donald Nelson that progress is not yet finished and resource limits threaten further expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
General Radio Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Combustion Engineering Co
Bull
Cramer Posture Chair Co
Kansas City
duPont
Morgantown
W. Va
Hitler
Pearl Harbor
Donald Nelson
Still Speeding War Time Driving Inertia Persists
A 10 state survey finds over half of drivers exceed the President's speed limit, with jack rabbit starts, brake slams, curb scrapes, and rapid turns continuing despite the wartime emergency. The piece urges sharper public resolve and anticipates Baruch committee findings to shock drivers into safer habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baruch Committee
Government appeals individuals to sell typewriters for Army Navy use
After failing to mobilize 500000 surplus typewriters via 25000 corporate agents, the government turns to individuals to sell their machines for Army Navy needs. Officials warn that weak response could force tougher measures under Donald Nelson as WPB records show firms bought new machines before bans and kept old ones. If volunteers fall short, conscription looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
Donald Nelson
WPB
Pacific Charter Seen as Global in Scope by Quezon
Philippine President Manuel Quezon argues the Atlantic Charter should extend beyond Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East. The piece notes the charter’s broad pledges and recalls Roosevelt and Churchill meeting offshore to issue the declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Quezon
Pacific
Europe
America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Far East
Roosevelt
Churchill
Military Control Supreme in Japan
Aboard the Gripsholm at sea, the reporter recalls Japan's wartime discipline, rationing, and morale. He contrasts Japanese fatalism and pride with American resolve, noting propaganda, resource shortages, and a shifted balance of power as Japan battles the United Nations.
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Japan
Max Hill
Joseph Dynan
United States
Tokyo
Associated Press
Hill
Dynan
S. S. Gripsholm
Sugamo
Yamada-San
University of California
Berkeley
America
United Nations
Sumiro Jogakku
Gaimusho
Times
Hibiya Park
Singapore
Roosevelt
War labor force strains prompt look at transfers
Peter Edson surveys the wartime labor squeeze as communities absorb workers from out of town. Absenteeism, housing crowding, and weekend trips home strain plants, with women and transient workers hardest hit. Britain and Canada use government powers or priorities. the US may follow if the war endures. Arien Vlam, first officer of the torpedoed merchantman, notes the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Manpower Commission
Baltimore
Great Britain
Canada
Dominion
United States
Murray City Personal and Social Notes
Murray City notes a series of local visits and furloughs. Pvt Lawrence Ward of Texas City is on a 15 day furlough with his parents. Charlies Brutvan of Cleveland also on a 15 day leave before Army service. Many residents travel to Canton for Legion events or visit relatives in Glouster Marietta and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Lawrence Ward
Texas City
Texas
George Ward
Art Eckels
Glen
George Langley
Charlies Brutvan
Cleveland
Army
Emmett Short
Marietta
Mary Short
Gertie
Earl Storer
The
American Legion
Canton
Jack Lanning
New
Pittsburgh
Charles Storer
Columbus
Straitsville Social Notes Highlights Local Transfers Visits
Jack Mills spent the past week with his parents in Straitsville while stationed at Patterson Field Dayton with the Army Air Corps. His brother Richard joined the Navy and serves at Great Lakes Training Station. Lena Blankenship traveled to Lancaster to visit relatives. Mrs Eva Roberts returned home after Columbus visit with Herb Welch family. The Smiths hosted Craig Adair in Logan. Clyde Strain and Bob Wilson were business visitors in Logan. Mrs MacFehard and daughter returned to Servinaw Michigan after weeks with the Campbells in Straitsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Jack Mills
Edward Mills
Patterson Field
Dayton
U.S. Army Air Corps
Richard
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Lena Blankenship
Fred Blankenship
Lancaster
Eva Roberts
Athens family weddings and fair reports from county glad tidings
Helen J. Cross and Carl Roberts wed. Lafayette American Legion Post plans a Bean Dinner on Sept. 3 in city park. Muscovy ducks farmed by Joe Meir. Housewarming at Elwood and Thelma Daugherty home. County fair traffic opens after road resurfacing. Fair winners include Edith Fuller Lois Walton Faye Norris Helen Mansfield and others. Poultry show details and prize winners listed with several owners. Glider depicted as new German invention.
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Lafayette American Legion
Gallipolis
Edith Fuller
Guysville
Lois Walton
Athens
Faye Norris
Helen Mansfield
Mary Easterling
Luella Scott
Alma Rowe
Canaanville
Helen Kincade
Coolville
Dorothy Walden
H. L. McDonald
the Plains
Athens County Fair
Clarence Nichols
Isaac Ash
A. E. Graham
E. L. Callendine
Ira Nichols
R. R. Ladd
B. W. Buck
John Nagle
Thor Olson
Harrison Davis
J. E. Cooper
J. L. Stephenson
C. P. Mathews
Edwin A. Hixon
L. C. Kin
Henderson Personal Mention
Henderson area notices report visits and social gatherings. Ted Lons of Williamson visits his sister, Nancy Snodgrass heads to Williamson for a week, Sgt Homer Robinson spends weekend with his mother, Hortense Meadows visits cousin Sybie Mohr, and multiple families travel to Portsmouth and Pt. Pleasant for occasions. Local clubs host a picnic supper on the Harry Childers farm with fall flowers as centerpieces.
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Henderson
W. Va
Ted Lons
Williamson
Nancy Snodgrass
Ted Lyons
Sgt
Homer Robinson
The
Marines
Vern Robinson
Hortense Meadows
Sybie Mohr
Crab Creek
Lenvil Adams
Luke Adams
Portsmouth
Glenn Sayre
Howard Daugherty
Amagene Casey
Audry Sayre
Apple Grove
Mable Waugh
Pt. Pleasant
Trix Candill
R. M. Clutts
William Johnson
Lawrence Kelly
Gallipolis
Marvin Kelly
Holzer Hospital
Concord Ladies Aid
Lock 11
Henderson Aid
Harry Childers Farm
Leonard Byers
Oakley Faudree
Raymond Gibson
O. J. Byers
Mesdames Leona Burke
George Byers
Loyal Wright
Howard Daughtery
C. E. McCulloch
Harry Childers
Morris Shelton
Hillis Faudree
George Wilson Byers
Gloria Gibson
Phyllis Withers
Charleston
Marie Childers
Mitzey Gibson
Jean Faudree
Kathryn Gibson
Ruth Byers
Arawana Colley
Enid Seeks Apartment and Anew Romance
Enid accepts Tom Driscoll's proposal but delays marriage. She rents a furnished apartment from Henry Holliday, the mysterious, familiar young man who shows her around. The unfamiliar glamour of the space excites her as she plans a bold, self funded move with her savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Sharon
Tom Driscoll
Tom
Enid
England
Duncan Phyfe
Jim
Henry Holliday
Dexter Social And Personal Highlights In Dexter
Dexter residents share family visits and greetings over the weekend. Ward Saxton of Dun day West Virginia stayed with relatives Thursday night into Friday. Akron guests include Lewis and Mrs Dallas Amos and Dallas and Mrs W R Amos. Mrs Ruth Davis attended a funeral in Chauncey. Columbus visitors J J Metzerger and Mrs Cash Braley hosted by the Braleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter —Ward Saxton
Dunday
W. Va
Lewis Saxton
Dallas Amos
Akron
W. R. Amos
S. C. Cook
Charleston
Cook
McMillan Hospital
Ruth Davis
Robert Hixson
Chauncey
J. J. Metzerger
Columbus
Cash Braley
Foyt
Clyde [Davis
Oakley Wiseman
Wiseman
Lillie Nelson
Race
Bert Davis
Side Hill
Emmet Davis
Elmer Nelson
Maroons Run
Peter Nelson
Marion Davis
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Chicago
New York
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Milton
LSA
Pacific Charter
Wendell Lund
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Arien Vlam
Daisy Kerns
Blanche Shelton
Glouster
Ellsworth Loper
Naomi Dillonvale
Oscar Loper
P. F. Loper
Adrian Blosser
Ruth Penn
Raymond Hoffman
Alice Andrews
Barberton
Merle Thomas
Charles Hoffman
Eunice Sanborn
Grace Donoghue
Kate Kineer
Eunice Ann
Jenny Grace
Joy
Lloyd Robey
Hetty Hopkins
Blanche Brooker
Ruth
Gears
E. A. Person
Logan
Maud Penn
Ernest Kadel
Richard Penn
Glenn Loper
Sonny
Toledo
William Hodge
Phillip
James
William Newman
George Newman
Buchtel
William Neal
Phyllis Jean
Melvin Neal
Camp Gordon
Harry Jonas
Straitsville Social Notes
Helen J. Cross
Frank H. Cross
Carl Roberts
Athens High School
Joe Meir
Bradbury
Athens-Albany
Athens- Chauncey
Carl Beasley
Jack
Germany
By Galbraith
GOPR
NEA Service. Inc
TM Rec U.S Pat
Rene Ryerson
Chapter
Enig
NEA Service, Inc
Dexter
Hockingport
W.S.C.S
Robert Randolph
Monroe Foster
Parkersburg
Lucille Matheny
Parckersburg
W. T. Matheny
Earl Cowdery
Nelsonville
Leffler
Evelyn Ely
Everett White
Austin Whited
Brooks Wheaton
Cherry Point
N. C
Fort Bragg
Nancy Blake
Paul Blake
Rabel Winn
Cincinnati
Lawrence Crawford
Eng
Charles Cowdery
Cking
Ry [Messenger
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