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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
4
The Athens Messenger publishing details and rates are listed, detailing establishment, staff roles, associations, and subscription prices for various regions and periods. It notes The Associated Press rights and notes oversea service pricing and print-paper limitations.
Ohio State Journal accuses a British ministry of information pamphlet of distorting truth to support Roosevelt. It claims a 50 million funding plot and constitutional clubs to defeat Roosevelt, while noting censorship and alleged pro Roosevelt propaganda by Wisconsin office. warns soldiers face a biased federal ballot.
The column recalls the Maginot Line’s fall and the overconfident faith in defenses. It notes the Truk raid and the Allied air campaign over Germany as proof that strong fortresses fail without surprise and strategy. It credits American resolve at Anzio and urges steady, measured hopes for victory.
The British Medical Journal reports bovine blood serum shows safety and potential as a substitute for human plasma in trials. Authors urge caution, with final judgment pending as tests continue, noting bulls and cows after purification can aid cases needing human plasma and urging continued human donations.
The piece praises Senator Barkley of Kentucky for choosing conscience over party convenience after a veto conflict with President Roosevelt. It notes the broader lesson on integrity, duty, and public interest, urging leaders to prioritize right conscience over personal or political gain.
Washington notes the Barkley speech and its impact on Roosevelt's relation with Congress. Democrats blame a White House circle led by Samuel Rosenman for steering the President away from Congress and threatening a potential fourth term. The piece frames this clash as a long simmering failure to fuse executive and legislative efforts.
War Today reports from Portugal via AP observer Taylor Henry detail 12 million slaves in occupied lands, including 2.5 million Russians and 1 million Poles, as Hitler’s regime faces mass resentment. The piece notes German guns issued to Czechs, fears of civilian vengeance, and Himmler’s expanded powers amid looming collapse.
A Q A list covers pronunciations of Myitkyina in Burma, Ecuador as a quinine supplier, quill use through the 19th century, fencing terms like octave and prime, tobacco as money, Rockefeller Center as the largest private business and recreation center, and Maj Gen E B Gregory as the U S Army quartermaster general.
Mrs. George Coe of Athens organized the Higley Study Circle event with Delia Dorsey of Athens directing the annual Prep Follies at Ohio University. Athens participants included Grace Mulligan and others. Pomeroy sent Amy Kingsland and Velma Geary. Two wire-haired terriers owned by Dr. James E. Stansbury of Athens won top AKC honors at a dog show in Indianapolis.
An early morning fire in Buchtel devastated the Wagner Building and spread to the Harve Sayre general store and several nearby properties including the office of Dr. Walker and multiple residences. The blaze threatened the town as hundreds of structures faced exposure to flames.
Iowa City native Cadet James Rogers visited Coolville with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rogers before returning to Olathe Kansas. Local families hosted dinners and gatherings on Saturday and Sunday celebrating his 21st birthday and honoring the service member.
The 2,060 mile two circuit telephone teletypewriter line ranks as the world second longest carrier system. The line now connects Helena Montana with Fairbanks Alaska.
Kitty faces pressure from Randall Seaton to reveal a divorce affair while Mag schemes to ruin Kitty's life. Randall plans to steal a car and confront a fatal outcome as Kitty, driven to desperate action, hides in a garage with a chilling gaze toward a deadly end.
Ida Patterson and student teachers visited the home economics department for three days. Girls may enroll in the First Aid course, with eight lessons led by Mrs. Studer of Athens. Farm shop classes report eleventh meeting with fourteen men present and multiple machines. An intramural tournament is planned for March 6 week.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Haydenville gathered Tuesday evening February 15 at Mrs. C. S. Matheny’s home. Mrs. W. E. Bancroft led the meeting with prayer. Readings included I am an Immigrant and Japanese America. Members and guest Nellie Allen shared in refreshments.
Mrs. Glen Farley hosted a Wednesday evening party for her daughter Doris as she turned thirteen. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes awarded to Lenora Swaim Evelyn Nutter Colleen Carter and Marjorie Campbell.
Mrs C S Matheny celebrated her birthday last Friday and received a surprise gift of red roses from her son Lt Paul F Matheny now at AP O address. Lt Matheny had ordered them earlier as his mother has not heard from him since he left the states four weeks ago.
Miss Frieda Gastin improves after an operation at Cherrington Hospital. Roy Crothers and family visited Thomas Riddle barger in Logan. Mrs Henry Ohlinger and daughters Nellie and Louise visited Mrs Bert Horn at Mt Pleasant. Wilbur Lightfoot Jr. on one day Navy furlough spent with mother and brothers. Sgt Eugene McCandlish reported missing in action over France. Francis Lehman spent Sunday with Frank Black in Lancaster. Jacob Ginther and Gertrude Ginther visited Nelsonville. John Hooper hosted weekend guests. Linda and Shirley were dinner guests of Rev and Mrs W E Bancroft. Mrs L J Wyskiver in Logan caring for Mrs Mellie Mulligan who is seriously ill.
The 1944 target for pulpwood is 14 million cards to produce paper boxes used for munition and food medical supply shipments to war fronts.
The Department of Labor reports that 3 750 strikes in 1943 involved 1 900 000 pronase and peteet jam of 13 500 000 man days of war.
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