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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists subscription prices by carrier with yearly, monthly, and weekly options. It notes service through the Athens Post Office under second class mail and references printing permissions and distribution parameters.
In a frank interview Governor Edison predicts Hague’s political machine will fade as patronage shifts. Edison, a Democrat slated to leave office January 17 to Republican Walter Edge, says Washington still fuels Hague with federal patronage, though the New Deal climate weakens the machine.
An analysis of Britain’s emergency draft and mobilization efforts. It notes quick enactment eight months after war began, wide participation, penalties for noncompliance, and extensive work for both sexes. The piece warns against assuming U S results will mirror Britain’s outcome due to size, economy, and context differences.
David Lawrence argues that German and Russian tactics aim to sow disunity between Britain, America, and Russia over potential peace talks. He notes unofficial contacts and alleged Papen discussions, with Moscow using publicity to deter separate treaties and signal unified Allied resolve.
A Marine unit reached Yellow Beach at 9 15 a m after a 36 hour run from New Guinea. Guadalcanal veterans landed on December 26 and within 19 days had expanded sixfold, turning the beach into a large supply dump. Beach area shows trucks jeeps and oil lines, with Marines wading ashore in surf and building a runway amid mud and jungle.
War Today reports Franco of Spain in a bind as Britain rails at Madrid over Spanish volunteers aiding Nazis in Russia and Rome’s ships in Spanish ports. Eden accuses Madrid while Spain’s internal Left and Right factions threaten the Falange regime. Franco wobbles between Nazi and Allied warmth, fearing loss of his chair.
Hartford social notes report furloughs and visits from Pvt John Roach and Pvt Harry Furnbull at Camp Wolters Texas, plus local residents like Miss Billie Kearns and Miss Betty Ann Roach. James Hanna, a Spanish War veteran, was killed in a van accident near Mason. funeral held at Fogietong home. Other items note Mrs F Chapman hosting visitors, Hartford postmistress activities, and area people visiting relatives in Parkersburg and Lancaster.
Ticket sales committees for the President's Ball include Paul Shannon and Earl Beckley among others. Women in Athens County run sewing centers in the Security Savings Bank Building with seven such centers statewide. Willi am Bennett Shimp presented a violin recital at Ohio University. Dolores Phelps teaches Latin via crossword puzzles and spelling bees at St. Marys School. The French blockade of Cologne and preparations for the Republican convention in Cleveland are noted. pecad High beat Athens in overtime 19 to 1. Athens girls varsity and Denison team results appear. A coffee plant growth projection mentions Brow wild reaching 15 to 20 feet.
In Oregon City Sheriff Fred Reaksecker and his 3 year old son Dean helped catch a suspect after a girl reported a 25 cent robbery by a boy. Dean identified the youth seen with money for candy and ice cream, leading to the capture.
Hockingport notes report visitors and residents at events around town. Mr. and Mrs. AE Dumper hosted a gathering Wednesday. Mrs. Wirginia Carson’s funeral was held in Porterfield with Mr. and Mrs. W C Whitlateh in attendance. Rose Doak returned to Middlebourne after visiting relatives here. The Smeeks family moved into the Baxter Husk property on Torch Hockingport road. Logan Ice is home for a couple weeks from Ohio River boat work. Rahel Winn and children from Cincinnati visited her father W T Matheny. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halsey and son Barry of Middleport were weekend guests of her parents, Carl and Mrs. Medley. A E Dumper attended WSCS meeting in Columbus on Wednesday.
In a fiction scene Captain Heth Gishorn rebuffs Dr. Gideon Planish as an organizer for Eskimo charity. Planish seeks fund raising, publicity, and administration roles while Cantlebury pilots the books. The dialogue reveals a cynical view of philanthropy with salaries, fringe benefits, and dubious missions.
A fragmentary Q and A text from April 11 1941 shows a speaker asking for a capable man to handle appointments and fundraising while mentioning a leader and donors. It includes questions about a famous doctor conquering yellow fever and a reply about paying weekly wages. It also lists Q A pairs about languages King of Arabia and the Kansas nickname.
Local social notes list visits and greetings among Murray City residents. Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Kathleen Carsner, and others are mentioned visiting relatives in Glouster, Nelsonville, Warren, and Strats, with several trips to see siblings and parents. A long excerpt also features an in-house scene from a Doctor’s office weekend, including Captain Gishorn and Miss Cantlebury, plus miscellaneous Q and A snippets about famous inventors and historical facts.
Hamden brief notes report Donald AMDEN returning to New York from 1944 leave to visit his mother and relatives. The Gibson and Davis families, plus McArthu and Thonot households, host guests and kin. Several residents and friends are mentioned visiting Columbus, Seneca, Louisville, and nearby areas for events and family gatherings.
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