The Athens Messenger Publishing Co announces rates and staff
The Athens Messenger Publishing Co notes publisher and editor names and lists service memberships. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail across several counties, with weekly noon printing and second class entry. It mentions national representatives and advertising policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bu
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bust
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Saving Men for Defense in Ohio Highway Toll Fear
Ohio eyes 1941 traffic toll as a warning that losses from road accidents drain wartime resources. Despite plans for fewer cars in 1942 due to supply limits, young drivers face high risk from fast rides and beer parlors. Emphasis on government citizen cooperation to reduce crashes and keep workers moving.
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Ohio
United States
Lighter Vein Traffic Alibis From 1941
A humorous roundup of 1941 traffic alibis from American safety groups. A southern farmer blamed dim headlights on his 300 pound wife in the rear, an Ohio shopper escaped a fine after a corset fitting, and a driver claimed lived familiarity caused a ditch toss.
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Ohio
State Patrol
Lindbergh to Be Used by Army in Wartime Service
The nation seeks to mobilize all capable hands after December 7 1941. Charles Lindbergh with reserve commission and past anti involvement views will be accepted for service. His 17 year training as an Army flyer will be utilized where authorities deem best for the war effort and national defense.
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Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Philippines
Lindbergh
Side of the Heaviest Battalions
The author notes that victory comes from superior force not just faith quoting Voltaire and Napoleon. Citing Libya and a British raid on Vangsoe Island and American actions at Wake Island Hawaii and the Philippines, the piece argues for expanding armament and manpower to prove strength and win.
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Voltaire
Napoleon
Providence
Libya
Vangsoe Island
Wake Island
Hawaii
Philippines
War effort must be treated as one giant war plant
Winston Churchill's three stage war forecast is cited. Raymond Clapper argues America's industrial base is fragmented and underused. He urges central planning, full mobilization of plants, and cross-plant machinery shifts to sustain total war. He notes New Year holiday shutdowns and past delays as obstacles.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
Ottawa
Pacific
Mr. Churchill
Axis
United States
Tolan Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
OPM
Jesse Jones
Reuther
England
Potential Supply Ministry Emerges in Washington Debate
The piece notes strong backing in Washington for a central procurement and production planning ministry. Opposition favors keeping procurement with the army and navy, with a possible compromise to strengthen those services. Roosevelt could reshape defense agencies into an efficient supply body, reflecting broad dissatisfaction and a earlier near-decision last summer that stalled.
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Ministry of Supply
Washington
Army
Navy
Supply Ministry
Donald Nelson
Army Quartermaster Corps
Sears, Roebuck
Roosevelt
Spab
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene
Peter Edson argues that the United States Employment Service must coordinate with the Office of Production Management and the Civilian Defense Department to mobilize workers for war production. He outlines failures in plant surveys and contracting, urging USES to match workers to skilled roles and secure contracts before plants close.
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Army
Navy
CDC
CDD
Floyd W. Odlum
John J. Carson
United States Employment Service
OPM
Fechet warns US security, urges stronger air force
Major General James E. Fechet, retired chief of the army air corps, blasts the US for a false sense of security. He warns the nation faces disaster if its air defenses remain weak and expresses sorrow at limited aviation support. He vows to broaden his work for aviation after leaving the army.
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United States
James E. Fechet
Army Air Corps
Fechet
Army
New Year Frost Grips Athens as City Welcomes 1922
New Year’s Day 1922 brings heavy snowfall and Jan 2 tests the cold with thermometers in Athens reading 14 to 16 degrees above. Mayor Roush appoints T N Hoover of Ohio University Mrs William R Phillips and Dr W W Lee to the Athens park commission backed by Kiwanis. Eleven couples wed in Athens County. The five cent loaf returns as Atlantic and Pacific Stores announce 14 ounce loaf at five cents across its five thousand stores.
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Athens
Roush
T. N. Hoover
Ohio University
William R. Phillips
W. W. Lee
Athens Park Commission
Kiwanis Club
Atlantic and Pacific
Zaleski Personal and Social Notes Highlights Holidays
Local society items list residents and visitors during Christmas and New Year. Margaret Potter returns to Columbus for work. families from Columbus, Athens, Logan and Ft. Knox are mentioned with travel and visits. Several relatives and friends gather, church services set for January 4, and Flora Dill remains in critical condition after surgery in Columbus.
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H. L. Atkinson
Athens
Merrill R. Atkinson
Logan
W. Va
Ida Lemley
Joseph Hayes
Nelsonville
C. E. Atkinson
Columbus
Alfred Rhodes
Ft. Knox
J. H. Ridinghaus
Birmingham
Ala
James Barnhouse
Donald Hokinson
H. M Hoskinson
C. E. Vansky
Donald Hoskinson
Social Notes of Bradford Christmas Holidays Gatherings
Social notes list multiple Christmas visits and holiday travel across Bradford area. Everett Lightfoot of Indian Town Gap pa arrived for furlough with Dallas Lightfoot family. Several relatives from Rushville Troy Norwalk Milton W Va Syracuse Columbus Akron Newport News and Kopperston are noted visiting or staying with local families during Christmas.
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Everett Lightfoot
Indiantown Gap
Dallas Lightfoot
Clarence Might, Jr
Rushville
Clarence Might Jr
Clarence Might
Edwin Cambron
Milton
W. Va
John Sisson
Norwalk
Raymond King
Springfield
Wayne King
Pearl Jordan
Jackson
Ed Russell
Lawrence
Philip Might
Mary Hubbard
Syracuse
Arthur Hendricks
William Hobbs
Mary Caldwell
Vernal
Peck Caldwell
Troy
Vernal Caldwell
Ella Hysell
Bradbury
Flora Hendricks
Ralph Frye
Paul
Dayton
John Eskew
Charles Burt
Kopperston
Charles Buck
Hannah Roush
Clinton Mulford
Columbus
Neva Roush
Akron
D. A. Higgins
Newport News
Edith Vancooney
Watch Party After Prayer Service At First Baptist
After the mid week prayer service at First Baptist Church the BYPU held a watch party led by Mrs Ralph Zandel Miss Jane Sauer and Miss Marjorie Diles. The event featured doughnuts and coffee followed by an 11 30 prayer service with Miss Alice Mourning reading scripture and hymns before Rev Zundel led prayers as 1941 became 1942.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
BYPU
Ralph Zandel
Jane Sauer
Marjorie Diles
Alice
Zundel
A Christmas Store Mystery Unfolds in Dearborns Will
Carol, secretary to Andy Dearborn, hunts for a missing will amid a store scandal. Herrick schemes to seize control while Andy wavers between loyalty and money, with a looming deadline to prevent the will from being burned. Carol hides on the sixth floor then searches Herrick's office for the crucial document.
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Tre
Andrew Dearborn
Carol
Andy
Linda Julian
Herrick
Bill Reece
Toyland
Nicky
Linda
Dearborn
Merrick
Caroli
Mr. Herrick
Dearborn's
The Physignomist and a Suspense Moment
An old poem on physiognomy contrasts natural judgment with deception. A short suspense excerpt follows, showing Carol startled by an intruder in a quiet store as a beam of light reveals a threat. The scene ends with “To Be Concluded.”
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Carol
Vinton County Court Notes Reflect Local Developments
Vinton County Commissioners installed a 3,000 gallon gasoline tank at the courthouse and issued bids for regular gasoline and meter oil. James Davis roofed the sheriff’s residence. Marriage licenses issued. real estate transfers updated. tax receipts and year-to-date collections listed. Local draft reclassifications noted. new county education board members take office January 17, 1942. McArthur street light levy passed by large margin. Ireland ranked seventh largest island by area at 32,600 square miles.
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John W. Bable
Carpenter Rt
Farmer
Mary Townsend
Bernard Hill
Radcliff
Avonell McGhee
Walter Smith
Ratcliffsburg
Hazel Elizabeth Clary
Eagle Mills
Selective Service Board
Edward Franklin Dailey
Clyde Allen Cooper
County Board of Education
Carl R. Smith
Carl Cottrill
E. F. McKibben
Sam Sharp
C. B. Wells
George Peck
Bryan Cassi
Roy Rinehart
Mill Street
McArthur
Vinton County
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Thenka
Raymond Clapper
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Ella A. Boole
W.C.T.U
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East Side School
John Coury
Central School
Verle Brown
Carl Maniskas
West Side School
Athens County
Zaleski
Social Notes of
Bradford
Bradford—Bible School
By Galbraith
TAY Sale
Adelaide Hazeltine
NEA Service, Inc
Poet's Corner
Messenger
A. L. Snedden
Vinton County Court
Ireland
Island
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