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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1943

Page

4

Newspaper association notices and subscription rates

A fragmented newspaper page lists associations and service notes and shows subscription pricing by carrier for one year, six months, and weeks. It mentions the Associated Press credit and local news publication, and notes mail handling and post office status. It also hints at advertising rates and obituary charges.

Ohio Obie Messenger Athens Act of Ie John W. B Coluibuy O- Cliveland

Civil Service Protects Communists Says Secret Order

The Civil Service Commission issued a secret November 3 order allegedly shielding Communists from inquiry. Investigators may not question affiliation or reading material, while pro Communist influence allegedly grows to aid candidates for public office. The piece questions who approved and authored the order.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Congress Hatch Civil Service Commission Red Front America Democracy Stalin Russia United States Lokely

Reform the Pay-As-You-Earn Tax System Now

The article argues December 15 installments follow the pay-as-you-earn system and criticizes extra returns. It cites the Bureau of Internal Revenue budget needs and staff expansion to handle complex filings. It calls for removing impediments and restoring a simple, efficient tax structure.

Wrice Sam Bureau of Internal Revenue Treasury Congress

Ford plans postwar multipurpose airliner at Willow Run

Henry Ford announces a future postwar venture at Willow Run to build a unique multiple engine cargo passenger aircraft. He aims for low operating cost and flexibility that could transform air transport, challenging established manufacturers like Douglas and Lockheed. Other industry leaders may respond with ideas as the air age approaches.

Henry Ford Willow Run Ford Douglas Consolidated Boe Lockheed Henry Kaiser Andrew Jackson Higgins Mr. Fora Detroit

Teheran conference validates Roosevelt theory of diplomacy

In Washington a columnist credits the Teheran conference with proving that face to face talks between leaders can resolve major issues. The piece praises the allied stance against unconditional surrender and supports a peaceful path to defeating Nazi Germany while avoiding harsh terms for German civilians. It notes the Cairo and Teheran declarations contrast and lauds Pope Pius XI for urging peaceful, just terms and highlights ongoing U.S. acts to liberate Italian people.

Washington Roosevelt Hitler America Germany Messrs Churchill Stalin Cairo Teheran Pius XI

Four Leaders Dominate Tehran Talks and Postwar Plans

In Washington coverage reacts to Tehran discussions among Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin. The piece laments press restrictions and martial displays while noting four leaders hold decisive, potentially irrevocable power shaping war outcomes and postwar security. Willkie is mentioned as a possible alternative.

Western Allies Move Toward Second Front In France

The piece argues for an opening of a second front in France to defeat Hitler, noting Teheran outcomes, air campaigns, and the need to pressure Japan. It emphasizes speed to save lives, conserve resources, and prevent China from yielding, while predicting a rapid Western invasion of the continent.

Hitler Redland Reich France English Channel Stalin Nippon China

Poets and prayers for soldiers at home and abroad

A fragment from a wartime page features poems and prayers dedicated to service members. Mrs Parker Sniffen is cited for a gift drive by the York Service Club with plans for fruit cake cigars candy and cardsback home in the valley. Other pieces honor fallen soldiers and offer motherly consolation from Ohio writers.

York Service Club Parker Sniffen Service Club Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Syracuse WSCS Holiday Party Brightens Local Christmas

Syracuse WSCS held a holiday party at Mrs. F A Shumway’s home with Mrs. John Gilmore’s family as hosts. Mr and Mrs ta Claus arrived as children played gifts under a lit tree. Several local residents and service members were noted visiting or ill with updates on travel and recovery.

Answers and Qs on Shoemakers Feathers and E Awards

A quiz style item presents questions on a shoemaker Crispin and his day off feathering arrows. It defines an idol as pictorial writing and explains the epithet Jack Ketch as a cruel English executioner. It notes a $2,000,000 Liberty ship bond purchase and states about 3 percent of war plants won the Army Navy E award.

Jack Ketch

The Haunted Man Ghost Bargain A Christmas Eve encounter

A lonely Christmas Eve night unfolds with Mr Redlaw and the Swidgers. As darkness deepens a spectral double of Redlaw appears, reflecting his guilt and fears. Milly William and her husband shelter a sick student, prompting a moral quandary for the Chemist.

West Columbia Social Notes Show Friendly Visits and Birth Announcement

West Columbia notes list visits from Mrs. John Leitwhler of Pomeroy and Mrs. George Frances, Ted Van Matre guesting with the Van Matre family, and Cpl. Ben Van Matre with his parents. A birth is announced: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knapp welcomed a one pound baby boy named Harry Russell on Friday December 3.

Rolandus Personal And Social Briefs

Mr and Mrs Ray Smith Beaver Falls Pa visited his parents Art and Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith and Frances will extend their stay. Evertt Palmer Rosalie Bogart and three children of Medina arrived for a few days with relatives to see Corporal Roy Palmer and wife returning from Camp Polk La. Eulah Cartwrite and two children Pattie Kay and Larry Lee of Columbus visit Ward Hock. Victor Roberts wife and three children Ripley W Va spent weekend with his mother Mrs George Roberts. Mrs Ethel Hoback reports son William Harold Hoback S 2 c sent to Oxford Ohio for four months college study.

Rolandus Ray Smith Frances Beaver Falls Art Smith Smith Evertt Palmer Rosalie Bogart Medina, O Corporal Roy Palmer

Zaleski Social And Personal News Update

Mayor J A Haus fractures his right leg in a fall near the B and O and is taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus. Mrs Brewer dies in Athens after a long illness. A baby boy born to Corporal Mrs Ray Rider at Sheltering Hospital Athens. Local visits and funeral notices thanks to McAfee and Tripp families. many residents attend services at the Methodist Church.

George Me Ben George Kohler Chillicothe Ray Rider Sheltering Hospital Athens Rider Dore Webb West Vernon Pennell Sas Cpl Vernon Columbs Ira Egleberry Norma Jean Junior Edgar Columbus Army Ernest Tripp Fostoria

Dyesville Social Notes Chronicle Local Visits And Charity

DYESVILLE Mrs Scott a tea teacher at a Columbia high school delivered a sermon Sunday afternoon. Dexter Church members met at Dyesville and packed 50 Christmas boxes for service men. Charles Stack Hal Harmon attended service. Mont Howell Middleport was a guest of Mrs Mine Curt and Mr A George. J R Ogdin is ill. Frank Cutty Glouster visited Mr and Mrs Curry Sunday. Dana Nelson Dayton spent a few days at his mother Ora Nelson's home. Mina Curry Charlies McClain Mr and Mrs Henry Turner Emma Vale and Wick were callers in Pomor Caney. Mrs Cheney and children Dexter were guests of Me Melaughlin and Mr and Mrs McLaughlin. Mrs Glen Cline spent several days at the home of her parents Elza Carpenter Dexter. James E Caster Hunt spent time at the home of Mrs Bell Owter and Lovina Griffin. Mr and Mrs Carl Parker with children Carpenter were visitors. J E McLaughlin Monday evening J M Haning was a business visitor in Albany Saturday. Mrs William Queen Gallipo spent Saturday with her parents.

Dyesville Scott Columbia Ee Old Dexter Charles Stack Hal Harmon Christian Mont. Howell Middleport Mine Curt A. George J. R. Ogdin Frank Cutty Glouster D. Curry Dana Nelson Dayton Ora Nelson Mina Curry Charlies McClain Henry Turner Emma Vale Mwick Cheney Rel McLaughlin Glen Cline Elza Carpenter Dexter James E. Caster Hunt Bell Owter Lovina Griffin Carl Parker Carpenter J. E. McLaughlin J. M. Haning

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