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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates and terms. It lists weekly and monthly prices, overseas service details, and references to print paper supplies. Representatives include Jets and W. Culles from New York with advertising contacts for home and foreign offices.
The WPB says bottlenecks loosen as shortages in aluminum copper steel cast iron wool and rubber ease for civilian needs. Wood demand restrictions ease clothing sewing and household goods expand use while factories may run at 70 percent after wartime obligations. Clouds remain but outlook improves.
The American chiefs of staff assert that 73 percent of the invasion force will be American and urge full mobilization. They argue the war effort is ours as much as Britain's, noting Allied sacrifices in Africa and Italy and calling for rapid conscription of millions more men to match Allied and Russian losses. They reject any suggestion of evading sacrifice and defend national resolve.
An editorial excerpt argues against forcing young Americans to study under a party editor in the United States during wartime. It urges rejection of individuals seen as unworthy or dissatisfactory to serve in uniform, framing the issue as a test of character and patriotism.
The American Federation of Labor accuses General Marshall of misstatements about the rail strike impact on wartime events. It questions his sources while defense officials and press norms are debated, noting anonymity can protect official warnings to bolster labor morale and top military risk assessments.
Clapper describes logistics and uniform choices for war correspondents headed to the Pacific. He notes Navy expectations, civilian attire adjustments, field jackets and insignia, spare glasses, and the gag about Admiral King and sea-duty pay. He cites Secretary Knox reaction and King’s responsibility over ships.
A wartime reflection questions whether Soviet forces could reach Berlin before Western Allies and how that might affect postwar dating. It notes potential pride, prestige, and strategic dynamics if the Red Army breaches German defenses first.
Crown City Social Briefs and family have moved to Galli poli. Woodrow Lockhart has been home on furlough from Fort Sill Okla. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lockhart. Mrs. Verba Stevers has returned from Dunbar W Va where she has been nursing her son Paul Stivers through pneumonia. P C Gatewood returned Friday to his work at Patterson Field Dayton. Sgt Don Capper of Illnets spent Christmas Day with his parents. Mr. and Mrs Herbert Copper Mrs Dolly Smeltzer and daughter Ruth Ann of Huntington and Mrs Myrtle Noffsinger of Charlestown spent Sunday here with their mother Mrs Tillie Warch.
A Nelsonville meeting of the child welfare committee at the CWA office appointed members including Mrs. Benson Preston Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. Robert Carew Mayor Holland Dr. Baden Dr. Pritchard Dr. W. H. Hyde and other local figures. The note mentions a clothing burn incident linked to Patrolman James Cope. Phillis Jordan led Sans Souci Athens as president with a grand march by Miss Jordan and John Parfitt and performer Romonowsky.
Forecasts predict a year of feminine glam with painted nails anklets beauty spots embroidered hosiery and bandeaux headdresses. A fire damaged the home of Jacob Wisenbaugh on Maple Street in zero weather at four o'clock in the morning an overheated grate caused the blaze. Italy faces a budget deficit rising by over a million lire.
School honor rolls list students by grade with multiple names across grades six four five seven and eight including Jean Wright Vernon Bahr Elizabeth Crary Nola Eppie Mary Freshman Joanna Bailey Doris Barnett Delores Eppie Marie Genheimer James Heaton Dorothy Holterne Tuttle Reid Young Riebel John David Sisson Lorraine Edwards Barbara Sisson Chester Buckley Maxine Vineyard Howard Buckley Nancy Lee Chaney Fairy Belle Kibbie Grace Pickens Mary Helen Buckley Betty Buckley Fay Bailey Forrest Kibble.
An excerpt portrays Dean Gideon Planish at Kinakinick College during the mid 1920s. His ambitious talk on literature, teaching roles, and public duties contrasts with his domestic life with Peony and their child, as hints of personal and professional tension unfold. The scene moves from office fantasies to a cozy home setting, ending with a tease of future developments.
Testifying before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, railroad men described a so called calamity draft that disrupted schedules and labor practices as officials probe charges of mismanagement and unsafe operations. The hearing seeks details on coordination between railroad companies and labor unions and any resulting safety concerns.
Wilkesville notes show local residents hosting gatherings and visiting relatives. Mentions include Mrs Florence Parsons entertaining sisters, Gail Steele visiting family near McArthur, Lt Charles Keck from Salt Lake City visiting friends, Cadet William Hawk visiting parents, and Agnes Soles death with arrangements in progress.
Hockingport notes report a New Year watch at the Log Cs with supper at ten and evening music. Dorothy Wheaton visited Vienna and Mrs Ethel Wheaton and Harrisburg guests attended. D D Blake and family spent Christmas with parents. Sgt Arthur Ice leaves for San Francisco after furlough. Forest fire causes cited as matches or glowing cigars tossed from cars or campsites.
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