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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
5
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The piece compares current disunity to Washington and Lincoln eras, noting seeds of class hatred and partisan divisions. It argues the federal government promotes disunity by favoring groups and betraying faith during war era stabilization, warning that malice fuels conflict as in past centuries.
The piece praises Hazel Coon of Nelsonville who resigned as Athens County election clerk to join New York Coal Co. for outstanding public service. It notes her careful, typed candidate name lists and extra help to voters and reporters beyond duty, thanking her for her dedication.
Gen Brehon Somervell warns the 1944 paper salvage quota will miss by 2 million tons at current rates, threatening the war economy. Donald Nelson notes paper is vital for war uses from plasma containers to bomb fins, urging salvaging before use and cutting civilian waste.
The article notes slow SOLID FOUNDATION enlistments in WAC WAVES SPARS and Lady Marines despite appeals. It claims a solution is General Issue girdles for auxiliaries and unveils the slogan Join the services and get a girdle to encourage joining.
David Lawrence argues that tax return simplification is only a start. He says the real fixes lie in simplifying laws, empowering auditors to settle on the spot, and reducing deductions with a flat tax up to five thousand dollars to ensure fairer, faster collections.
In wireless dispatch from the Marshalls, the carrier force struck Kwajalein and Ebeye to destroy airfields and planes, then moved to Eniwetok to thwart Japanese reinforcements from Truk. Admiral Sherman praised swift, unseen operations as pilots reported minimal enemy activity and heavy airfield damage.
Athens County Alumni Association of Ohio Wesleyan invited Herman M. Shipps executive secretary as guest speaker at a dinner. Riots erupted in Austria and France amid labor unrest and fascist pressure across Europe.
Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell asserts that naval moves toward China must be backed by strong land and air offensives from the interior. He stresses immediate China based air supply needs and credits Stilwell and Chennault's 14th Air Force with keeping China from collapse as Japan dominates manufacturing. Observers note potential risks to equipment from combined naval effort, but optimism remains that supplies can reach all fronts.
The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet with Miss Carrie Dunbar on Thursday February 17. Miss M Foltz will present Home Demonstration on care and repair of electrical appliances. Members are asked to bring worn electrical cords and tools for demonstration.
Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 of the American Legion in Nelsonville plans erecting a new home early in the spring. Naval experts from 15 nations met in Rome under League of Nations auspices to discuss disarmament. Valley Lodge No. 169 Nelsonville Knights of Pythias marks its 60th birthday Feb 19 with Supt. and Mrs. Herbert McVa as guests at a Valentine party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gross at 38 East State Street.
West Columbia notes Sunday callers and visits across families in Wolf Pen Ohio Middleport Syracuse Point Pleasant Mason City Hallwood and Columbus. Items mention Pvt Jim Shell and Pvt John Wheeler Army service overseas 20 months and Queen Bananas as staff of life in Central American countries with green bananas fed to livestock.
Kitty Bishop visits her brother Ben Graham and wife Peg as a Sunday fire drill crowds the town. Mag Seaton and Randall Seaton clash with Peg over domestic tensions while Kitty observes the chaotic welcome and theater of the volunteer fire crew. To Be Continued.
Hemlock area social page lists guests at the Hodges home including J. Dick Tharp of San Diego Wanda Maxwell Drakes Ruth Latta Corn ing Brice Tharp Mike Angelo and others visiting Wed and Thur with Mr and Mrs Wm Baughman. Additional visits feature Emma Thornton Georgie Miller Jr of Columbus and Effie Richards Shawnee Florence Hines Zanesville visitors and Cleveland visitors Josie Osenbaugh and Don Osenbaugh. Cpl Dick Tharp Wanda Maxwell and Brice Tharp visited relatives in Columbus later the week.
Straitsville offers brief society notes including the relocation of Uncle Sam and Hitler puppets from Main Street Wardseee to the Ohio State Journal Building in Columbus under Mrs Nel lie Ward. Also reports Sue Strain’s 18th birthday dinner, health updates, Navy leave visits, an Easter cantata in preparation, and a long furlough return from overseas for Mr Lewis.
Hemlock Grove The Garden Club met with Mrs Clarence Fenton Pomeroy Thursday evening Thirteen members and two visitors attended Leota Hawk visited sister Pearl Welker Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Eldon Clark were Sunday guests of Everett Van Meter and mother Alfred Mr and Mrs Ziba Midkiff were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs R Meenon and family Bunker Mr and Mrs Avery Nelson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Fullrod New Holland Mr and Mrs J J Mill Bunker Hill spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ziba Midkiff Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and son Mr and Mrs Fred Clark and children Pomeroy spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Eldon Clark Mr and Mrs Bert Romine and sons Gene and Kenneth were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Porter Midkiff
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