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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
Publisher and rate details for The Athens Messenger established 1825 with circulation and subscription rates. Mentions offices, staff, and affiliated associations. Obituary and card notices also noted as nominal charges.
A Seattle businessman notes that wartime pressures prompt fewer prewar conventions yet more plans to meet This year the Office of Defense Transportation urges prudent conference scheduling due to crowded trains hotels and services The piece suggests executives use trade magazines and mail for planning as a Berlin march is not delayed by postponed Petunia Fanciers of America meeting.
In a defense of a divided Soviet Union, the author argues that dividing Russia into 16 autonomous republics with separate militaries and foreign policies could curb one man rule and reduce external tensions. He compares this to the British Empire's single council vote and warns against anti Soviet sentiment while noting potential internal risks.
The piece jokes about mapmakers facing busy times after Victory Day as boundaries must be redrawn. It suggests suspending geography classes, using tiny type for places like Berlin and Japan, and providing outlines, pencils, erasers, and a full Balkans outline to cut last-minute labor.
The Senate House conference on the 1944 tax bill keeps patching the tax system instead of replacing it with a clear law. Debates centered on minor changes as a single motion for a simpler bill was rejected. The result is another edition likely to add headaches for taxpayers rather than ease burdens.
A returned traveler reports England may abandon the ancient custom of driving on the left. The piece notes wartime and social changes dulling traditions as Americans drive on the roads in accustomed fashion.
Raymond Clapper writes that wounded and ill are evacuated to station hospitals near Port Moresby, where tents dot a valley with sea views. He notes more letters will arrive from Clapper, who was killed in a Pacific plane crash, and describes local jungle camp life and blooms around Coral Sea outposts.
Four days after acquirement of a grass covered camp 500 patients arrived and water was fetched from miles away. Air raids continued nightly while doctors carpentered operating rooms and nurses painted tents. Over 14 months 1774 patients were treated including many psychoneurosis cases with many returning to duty.
In War Today Dewitt Mackenzie argues the USSR's growing sovereign reach could include military and diplomatic control for noncontiguous republics, potentially expanding the Union beyond 16 members and complicating a postwar League of Nations, with echoes of Wilsonian opposition to unequal voting power.
Ten years ago in Athens the play Green Pastures with a New York cast was announced for Athens on February 26. Rev Howard E Warner spoke at the Alexander Presbyterian Church Kiwanis Club. Men’s Club speakers at the Church of the Good Shepherd included Rolland Jones Frank W Cone and Thomas E Byrne. Rev Ward Radford opened revivals at Central Ave Methodist Church. Alva Judy and wife sang at Summit Grange New Marshfield. Quartet members included Ed Hawk Effieek Cora Nichols Lottie Shafer.
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Charles I Lowry writes from Nelsonville R D 2 dated February 2 recalling the Old Red Schoolhouse near Carbondale. He lists pupils teachers directors including Mr Sleeper Charles Carter Missouri America Sadie Beckler Bob Hazen the Davisons Mallons Charles Lowry and Charles Wilkes and reflects on past happy days.
Q What is the present day name of Cathay Marco Polo A China Q What drug is expected from distiller s mash A Penicillin Q What is Honduras contribution to Allied war effort in strategic materials A Honduras produces 1000 pounds of rubber daily plus tropical hardwoods Q In what medium aside from braille has the Bible been made available to the blind A The Bible has been recorded on 169 records available at 27 regional libraries across the country
York Grange will meet tonight. Serving on the refreshment committee are Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLain, Mr. and Mrs. John McLain, Reda and Barbara Foughty. Harry Searles, a marine, said he arrived at his destination in a card from his grandson. Eldred Parson visits with his parents. Mrs. Mable Barrows of Chase spent the week end with sister Mrs. Charles Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cagg were Columbus visitors. Mrs. Charles Gilpin and Cass spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. E. Cagg. Mr. and Mrs. Hod Smith received a letter from son Guy, in the Navy. Pete Doolittle of Columbus visited the Schultz parents last week. Leonard Zenner man of New Marshfield R. D. called on Arthur Cagg Tuesday evening.
In New York a powerful circle led by Winifred Homeward builds influence through media and politics. Peony Planish becomes central as she enters business school and navigates offers to shape public opinion and recruit a secretarial corps. A batten of letters reveals looming political and social maneuvers amid wartime ambitions.
The Ladies Aid Society will be entertained Lat night at the home of Mrs. Hanning for a February social. Lewis Swartz, longtime Taylor Ridge resident, died Saturday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter in Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock in Jacksonville Methodist Church. Burial was at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Laura Mullins and Mr. Chester Kempton and son Larry of Chillicothe, Herman Kempton visiting from Columbus, and Mrs. Cora Davis visiting Jacksonville with Elmer Davis.
Cutler social notes report furloughs and visits from service members at Camp Peary Fort Benning Drew Field and Camp Adair. Families including Masters Winters and Taylor are mentioned with local relatives and hospital news.
Chester Comrade Sunday School class met at the Curtis Wolfe home with 15 members and three visitors Mrs Floyd Ridenour and Miss Kathleen Torrence Mrs C N Jones presided and Mrs Curtis Wolfe was secretary Beulah Nelson played piano and guests enjoyed ice cream cake and coffee The next meeting will be at Chester Grange Hall hosted by Henry Beaver and wife January Garden Club meeting at Mrs John Wickham with Mrs Guy Summerfield assisting Thirteen members and two guests attended Mrs Oscar Bauer spoke on Flowers in Arrangements Ribbons were won by Letha Koblentz and Opal Wickham Refreshments served by hostesses February meeting planned at Mrs Buel Ridenour John Curry of Middleport recently visited his mother Mrs Leiah McClane Dale Kautz and Harry Lodwick Jr noted.
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