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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1942

Page

5

Local Newspaper Rates and Agency Credits Notice

This notices the affiliation with AP and other associations and lists subscription rates by mail in Ohio and outside Ohio, by carrier, and single copies. It notes second class matter status, national representation, advertising rates on application, and nominal obituary charges.

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Determination Drives Allied Strategy in World War II

The article argues the Luzon pivot and Corregidor effect to defend Singapore, stressing time as Allies mobilize vast manpower and industrial resources. It contrasts Axis strength, with 12–13 million troops and up to 160 million potential Allied manpower, highlighting strategic planning over the long haul.

Luzon Germany United States Britain Dominions Russia China Dutch East Indies London Washington Europe Asia

Was Danzig the world in Hitler's menacing plea

Feltham reflects that Danzig symbolized pledged word and or else politics driving World War II. He notes Hitler pressed for Danzig and the Polish Corridor, sparking a chain of conquests as nations align against aggression. The piece warns that Danzigism must end as world order hinges on right over force.

Hitler Danzig France Norway Belgium Holland Greece Yugoslavia Poland Britain

Declaration of Washington Strengthens Allied War Unity

Raymond Clapper analyzes the Washington Declaration binding 26 nations to a unified war effort against the Axis and a pledge against separate peace. He notes the document ties signatories to fight enemies they are at war with, highlights hemispheric participation issues, and stresses mobilization, resource pooling, and synchronized action across nations.

Washington Russia Japan Germany Panama Rio de Janeiro Hemisphere Solidarity United States

War Production Shifts to Military Labor Force

Peter Edson discusses a looming employment shift as millions move from civilian to war production. He notes selective service registration for ages 18 to 64, estimates of eligible workers, and potential use of non combatant service to bridge unemployment gaps amid mobilization.

Washington Census Bureau Army

Athens City Schools janitors tidy campus for return

After Christmas recess Athens City Schools janitors completed cleanup and window shining. Students returned to school on Monday Jan 4 as improvements and cleaning filled the break.

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Sharpsburg Social Notes

Sharpsburg locals note George Thompson buried at Mt Herman. Earl Kenney hospitalized in Marietta for surgery. Irene Hanson and Neva Sayers attend Mrs Harvey Hollowell’s funeral at Mt Zion. Hamilton relatives and friends visit, shifts include Betty Armstrong visiting Marietta and Chilicothe trips. Conditions of Mrs Evert Starling and Clarence Croston stay updated.

Sharpsburg George Thompson Amesville Mt. Herman Earl Kenney Memorial Hospital Marietta Irene Hanson Neva Sayers Harvey Hollowell Mt. Zion Bernard Walker Mary Evelyn Columbus C. T. Strode James Walker Ray Mulford Clarence Kerns Letha Russell Evert Russell Betty Armstrong B. E. Armstrong Warren Hanson Chillicothe Zanesville Martha Talbott Lancaster George Sianson Howard Harris Denver Harris Oscar Harris Leota Strode J. A. McPeak Pennsville

Perry County Court Notes Highlights Local Transactions

Perry County residents bought 632 new cars and trucks in the year, spending over a half million dollars though production lagged. Sheriff Butts seeks public help after a theft spree in Somerset. The Swauger case links to the Tignor death but insulinated reports a fatal accident with fines imposed for not reporting. Taxes, wills, divorces, notary commissions, and multiple marriage licenses are noted, with vendor licenses and a wide array of local notices and a Chinese language fact at the end.

New Lexington Perry Somerset Lawrence Tignor Six Mile H. O. Kangas Thomas Swauger Crooksville C. W. King State Department of Taxation John P. Elder Junction City Elizabeth Elder Bricker M. L. Cottingham Frank J. Forquer Edward E. Peterson Common Pleas Court Blanche Kockensparger Edward Kockensparger McConnelsville Bankes Marcella Inman P. E. Vansickle Common Pleas Charles Inman Greenup Mansfield Reformatory Vansickle County Auditor Harry W. Koblentz New Charles Finck Farmer Betty Gordon Robert E. Bell Bremen Mildred Householder Jackson Township Neal Roberts Roseville U. S. Army Faye Rodgers Edward Denny, Jr Potter Burnette L. Loomis Russell McCance Glouster Laure Alice Frazee Corning Andrew Plant Oakfield England Jennie Russell Bearfield

Tambay Plantation Stopover and Old Ambitions

A roadhouse wanderer nicknamed Mom Baumer arrives at Tambay Plantation seeking rest and a night’s lodging. He meets Jane Ann Judson and learns the mansion’s faded grandeur and hidden history, while plotting to stay and protect Tambay from antique hunters.

Crossroads Gallery Mom Baumer Tambay Plantation White House Tambay Wariting Tambay Bend Jane Ann Judson Erastus

Torch Class Hosts New Year Watch Party in Coolville

Torchlights class of the Methodist Sunday School held a New Year watch party at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bailey’s home in Coolville with members at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Runnion and son Junior of Vienna, Walter Goodwin and Dorothy Pierce of Coolville. A class program, games, and a potluck supper followed.

Methodist Sunday School Russell Bailey Coolville Harry Runnion and Son Vienna W .Va Walter Goodwin Dorothy Pierce Baptist Church Aid and Missionary Societies R. J. Runnion W. T. Crandall Roosevelt Iva Miller Runnells Corning George Thomas Danee Alma Jones Emma Stout Eva Griffin Athens Kim Williams Reedsville Bernice Livingston Little Hocking Fannie Deweese Drain Gertrude Belpre Dew

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