Messenger Publishing Co. notice and subscription rates
Established 1825 Frederick W. Bush publisher and general manager details for The Messenger Publishing Co. The notice lists pricing by carrier and mail, local and overseas rates, and roster of offices and associations. It also notes obituary and card of thanks charges and national representation details.
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Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Charlies BH. Harris
Ohio
Messenger
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Glevesand
The Christmas Message Amid War
In a wartime Christmas reflection the author extols enduring faith, peace, and universal brotherhood. The piece honors those serving, frames Christmas as a timeless beacon, and condemns warlike paths while affirming hope, love, and devotion despite oppression. It emphasizes sacrifice for a better world and the enduring meaning of Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Bethlehem
Hour of Peace
Universal Brotherhood
Hitler
Sparing the White House Christmas Tree
Mrs. Roosevelt wins approval to keep the White House outdoor tree with no electric lights this year and decorations provided by schoolchildren. The piece notes the dubious saving from using kids’ ornaments, but supports the idea for Christmas and the fun for children in placing her own decorations.
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White House
Voluntary Retirement at Steel Recovery Corp
The Steel Recovery Corporation closes its doors as of December 31 after a history of 549 employees and a projected budget of 300 million dollars, yet only about 3 million nine hundred thousand has been spent.
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Steel Recovery Corporation
Coffee industry protest against rationing end and service limits
The National Coffee Association protests the trend of restaurateurs limiting coffee to one cup after rationing ends. Manager W F Williamson argues there is plenty of coffee and no justification for restricting service. He condemns wartime savings as often unjustified as civilian production grows. Brig Gen Leonard P Ayres comments on shifting employment patterns.
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W. F. Williamson
National Coffee Association
Marshall MacArthur trip linked to wartime strategy
Washington reports General Marshall's Pacific visit to discuss decisions with General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz. The trip aims to unify plans, clarify commitments, and bolster operational air power and supplies for the Pacific and China fronts, while downplaying political chatter about MacArthur’s presidential potential.
General Marshall fate debated as allies settle European command
In Washington discussions show Roosevelt and Churchill faced clashes over General Marshall's remit. A plan to limit him to the cross channel invasion was rejected as too narrow, with Wilson to lead Mediterranean duties and Eisenhower to command the cross channel operation. The decision aims to align campaigns from the Pacific to Europe.
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War Cabinet
Washington
Mediterranean
Marshall
Burma
Balkan
Stalin
Teheran
Roosevelt
Churchill
Cairo
Sir Henry Maitland Wilson
Middle East
Eisenhower
Marshall Keeps Chief of Staff Role in Allied War Command
The piece argues General George C. Marshall will remain as chief of staff or take a higher allied staff role rather than command European invasion forces. It cites Washington and London sources and notes his vital influence as a catalyst in staff councils while Douglas MacArthur seeks unity of command in the Pacific.
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William Frye
Allied War Command
George C. Marshall
London
Washington
Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pacific
Teheran
Cairo
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
Auction nets about on Traction Car Rails sale
Nelsonville news notes a Columbus Company purchased Traction Car Rails at about 7.14 dollars per ton, netting around one thousand dollars. The rest lists local honors, church activities, student art projects, and regional business developments in Athens and surrounding areas.
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Nelsonville
Columbus
Wilkesville Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
The Past Chiefs Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. A L DeVault home with decorations and a lunch. Gifts were exchanged and new year drawings held as families attended and visiting relatives joined the event.
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Wilkesville
Chiefs Club
A. L. DeVault
Vernon Morris
Osborne
Kyril Betz
R. H. Woltz
Woltz
Clem Wilcox
Vinton
Clarence Gray
Wellston
Hope Brenizer
Sally Thaxton
Gallipolis
Richard McCormick
Smyrna
Tenn
James McCormick
Christmas Observed in Albany High School Program
Albany ALBANY The Christmas spirit filled the Albany High School auditorium as grades and the high school pupils joined in a program. Foster Hamilton led the pledge in military costume. PTA president Mrs. Howard Stanley read the Christmas story and Santa, Gene West, delivered gifts assisted by six reindeer dressed in white.
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Albany
Albany High School
Foster Hamilton
Howard Stanley
PTA
Blaine Farley
Santa
Betty Doss
Benny Danny
Joyce McDaniel
Margaret Michael
Dietta Pratt
Ronald Russell
Billy Joe Whaley
Arthur Woodgerd
June Bobo
Bartha Bolin
Evelyn Graham
Sue Pincelli
Maxine
Phyllis Wingo
Tommy Hutchison
Jimmy McHarg
Dwight West
Donald Young
Gerald Chesser
Nancy Ellis
Mary Ellen Estep
Billie Tewksbury
Bonna Jean Whaley
Tommy Byron
Jimmy Milligan
Ronda Russell
Nancy Wingo
Barbara Bolin
Anita Knowlton
Mary Lee
Alwilda Martin
Janice McDaniel
Sharon Vorhes
Betty West
Betty Bolin
Jo Anne Elliott
Patty Hunter
Wilma Ransbottom
Ann Stack
Martha Jean van Dyke
Jo Anne Whaley
Martha Baughman
Hazel Swart
Betty Jones
Mildred Pugh
Big Four
Jack Carbaugh
Harley Ayler
Ralph Shafer
Frank Woodgerd
Poland
Edward Stanley
Beth Dailey
Herman Ellis, Jr
Ruth Russell
Mary Bean
Gene West
Helen Hall
Ethel Hall
Betty Zimmerman
Harriet Ayler
Evelyn Robinson
Iane McVey
Katherine Jones
Doris McCoy
Milly helps Redlaw after sick visit and news at lodge
Milly recounts a sunrise visit with Mr. Redlaw to William's brother George. George, once near death, shows repentance and asks Milly to seek his father's blessing. Redlaw apologizes for past ingratitude, recalls a recovered memory, and requests Milly's care. A visitor story hints at new family news and Redlaw's dependence on Milly.
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Milly
Mr. Redlaw
William
George
Mr. Tetterby
Mr. Redjaw
Portland News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Portand area notes show military personnel on furlough visiting home. Cadet Nurse Marjorie McDade spent the weekend with her parents in Parkersburg. Isabell Cecil of Columbus visits her parents Reverend and Mrs C P Cecil. Mrs Henry Deem and daughter visit relatives. Mrs Earl Jewett improves at home after illness. Kenneth McLeod of Huntington spends weekend back home. Lillian Slaughter visits her parents in East Liver pool.
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Portland
Donald J. Price
Camp Mackall
N. C
Leonard Siders
U. S. Army
J. A. Siders
Marjorie McDade
Camden Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ralph McDade
A. M. Deem
Lily Smith
Lawrence Freeman
Sutton
Trimble High School Notes Spark Holiday Break and PTA Thanks
Holiday vacation runs from December 22 to January 3. The Jacksonville Trimble PTA and the high school cafeteria will share 54.70 from Thursday night’s dinner. PTA memberships reach 67 with Robert Simon added to the Honor Roll after an earlier omission.
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Trimble
Jacksonville- Trimble
Robert Simon
J-T
Johnson
James Roman
Cherrington Hospital
Mary Geary
Glenna Hanning
Elizabeth Murray
Hartford Social and Personal News Roundup
Hartford residents share weekend visits and local travels ranging from Nellie McKnight in Huntington to Miss Bertha Jenkins shopping there. families and friends reconnect as updates on health and hospital stays are noted along with several short travel and visiting mentions across Huntington, Columbus, Charleston and Point Pleasant.
Christmas Greetings From the Bradfields in Chauncey
The Bradfields send Christmas wishes to Messenger Readers noting wartime rationing. They joke about rationed shoes, clothing, meats, cheese, cars, gas, and oil while expressing hope for friends and relations. They sign off with the line may they be less rationed in ’44.
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Bradfields
Messenger
Charles S. Bradfield Chauncey
Ohio
Ceiling on Onion Sets is Established by OPA
Washington bulletin reports the Office of Price Administration fixed ceiling prices for onion sets at all levels from grower to retailer. Country shippers may add one cent per pound, wholesalers can add a margin, and retailers may markup wholesale prices by up to nineteen and a half cents per pound. A sliding scale governs wholesalers' markups based on quantity.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
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Athens High School
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Frank S. Roach
Winter Haven
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Findlay
Indiana
Kathleen Kerr
Home Guards
First Methodist Church
Eveleth Atkinson
Chi Omega
F. L. Preston
F. J. Beasley
Dow Poston
Josephine Scott
J. Halliday Cline
Blaine R. Goldsberry
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Colonial
Ross Brickles
E. Mulberry and
Stewart Sts
Bradford Oil and Gas Company
Athens County
Dunlevy
Carthage Township
Deep Hollow
Wilkesville Club
By Galbraith
Mens Business School
Charles Dickens
Redlaw
Edmund
NEA Service, Inc
Portland News
Hartford Social and Personal
Nellie McKnight
Huntingt
Bertha Jenkins
Hartford
Addie 4
Huntington
Morgan Jenkins
Huntinton
Hartfor
Henry Knight
Daught
F. G. Musgrave
James Crump
Blake
West Columbia
Holzer Hospital
C. W. Petty
Charleston
Donna Ruth Edwards
Ada Mae Roach
Gibbstown
H. Juhling
Norman Wein
James M. Crump
Pomeroy
Lena Embleton
Chester
Wm. Harper
Delmas Kerns
Charles
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