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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1944

Page

4

The Athens LM Messenger Page Four Notice and Rates

Athens LM Messenger lists publisher, staff, and affiliations. Subscription rates shown for carrier and mail, including overseas and Ohio rates, with caution on outside Ohio subscriptions and paper supply limits. Obituary and card notices noted as nominal charges. Also notes national and regional advertising offices.

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The Priceless Ingredient in Consumer Trust

The piece argues the true value of a product lies in the maker’s honor and brand reputation rather than government standards or generic specifications. It champions brand names and trademarks as the reliable guarants of consistent quality, urging continued trust in familiar brands postwar.

Faith Produces Miracles in War Fuel Miracle and Private Enterprise

Allied leaders push to strike Nazi threats before they erupt with new weapons. Bombers gain force in Europe and 100 octane gasoline underpins two thousand ton Berlin raids. Oil industry financed the high test fuel, proving private enterprise can meet wartime challenges.

Europe Luftwaffe Berlin

Toward Greater Understanding of Coal Mining Practices

The coal industry explains modernizing work methods to improve conditions. Machines now perform most undercutting and loading, boosting productivity and wages since 1933. Miners can choose between store options in many mining towns, and public understanding is urged.

New Mexico National War Labor Board Euthentic

Roosevelt pushes soldier voting rights in first overseas address

The article reports President Roosevelt urging Congress to pass a law removing restrictions on soldier voting. It questions use of Commander-in-Chief rhetoric, potential radio distribution, and the constitutional implications for states versus federal action. It suggests alternative congressional timing and a December election option.

Washington Roosevelt Congress United States Wendell Willkie Taft Supreme Court

Clapper Reports From New Guinea Front Conditions and Strategy

Clapper details failed attempt to reach New Britain front by PT boat due to weather. He describes traveling by LST, prisoner capture with minimal gear, and notes Jap supply lines and terrain. He quotes MacArthur and Krueger endorsing avoidance of frontal attacks and starving the enemy while advancing.

New Guinea New Britain P-T Douglas MacArthur Walter Krueger

C-47 Pilot Accumulates Vast Air Transport Miles

Lieut. Paul N. Wentz from Morgantown Indiana flew a C-47 from the States to Australia in June and has since covered 124000 miles and carried 1850 tons of cargo and personnel. He completed 75 hospital trips between Port Moresby Nadzab Finschhafen and Lae with co pilot James Lambdin from Oklahoma City.

LST New Britain Paul N. Wentz Morgantown Ind States Wentz Port Moresby Nadzab Finschhafen Lae James Lambdin Oklahoma City

Eden Defends Policy on Territorial Changes in Europe

War Today notes Foreign Secretary Eden reaffirms Britain will not recognize wartime territorial changes unless freely consented by the affected peoples. The piece centers on the Russo Polish dispute and Eden’s reference to the Atlantic Charter, emphasizing its global reassurance aim amid wartime upheaval.

Eden Europe House of Commons Commons Roosevelt Churchill United Nations Messrs

Corning Social Notes Recall Funeral Attendees

Corning Social Notes lists numerous relatives and friends from Columbus Glouster Shawnee and Romulus who attended the funeral of Mr. Benjamin Nichols. The report notes hospital transfer and local job changes as well as visitors from Zanesville Cleveland Nelsonville Huntington Parkersburg and New York City.

Glouster la Verne Jaynes Shawnee E. L. Hardin Barlow A. A. Turner Gordon Alice Palmer Trimble Arthur Palmer Frank Thomas Toledo William Thomas Pomeroy Walter Thexton Romulus Mich Houser Henry Spray Opal Neal Isabelle Banevich Columbus C. W. Backus Nelsonville Rose Mary Rocks Mary Jones Mildred Hamilton Cc. N. Jones C. FE. Robinson Huntington W. Va Alva Leyda C. L. Heaton B. K. Smith Grace Fiselstein New York City Earnest Brown Parkersburg Guy Summerfield Carl Will John Richmond Hannah Cleland

Dynamos of Democratic Direction Shape a New Power Structure

The Doctor Gideon Planish leads a circle including Winifred Homeward and Colonel Marduc in planning the Dynamos of Democratic Direction, a nationwide movement to place government and Christian church guidance under a coordinated, expert-led system. The scheme envisions local chapters, discussion groups, health and education units, and a national magazine, with Planish securing a steady, rising income and political stature through this venture.

DDD Winifred Sherry Belden Gideon Planish America New York Mardue Planish Buffalo Dr. Planish Tom Blizzard Charley Marducc Charley Peony United States of America Planish Ernest

Belford Nelson remembered as Athens County administrator

Obscured biographical note on Belford Nelson, former Athens County administrator for the Civil Works Administration. Also mentions plans to open share liquor stores March 15 selling blend whiskey at $1 a fifth and gin at 90 cents a fifth. Athens High School benefit bridge prizes awarded to several named individuals. Hostesses listed for the Monday Night Bridge Club event.

Belford Nelson Athens The Civil Works Administration Athens High School E. E. Shafer C.O. Burnett FE. L. Miller William Whyte M. M. Kerr Harry Cakonougher

Fire destroys Stocklein barn near Glouster. livestock lost

A large fire destroyed the J. W. Stocklein barn near Glouster, valued at six thousand dollars, wiping out the animals and building. In Athens a cast member shifted for the play Dont Perk Here, and song numbers included Oh Sister Ain't That Hot and Yankee Doodle Blues. Excavations started for the Valley View garage on E State Street, Athens, as new Jest Side School districts were outlined.

Planishes Winifred Homeward Winifred Peony East 68Th Street New York Dr. Planish J. W. Stocklein Glouster Athens City Federation L. V. Brown Frank X. Rauch Charles Kircher Athens Jest Side School

Funeral Services For Mrs Hattie Eiselstein Held In Chester

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Eiselstein were conducted at the Chester Methodist Church with burial in Chester Cemetery. She died Monday night at her daughter's home and is survived by two daughters, two sons, a sister, two brothers, and nine grandchildren among others.

Chester Hattie Eiselstein Chester Methodist Church Eiselstein Floyd Ridenour Abe Eiselstein Grace Eiselstein New York City Gerald Columbus Bernard Stella Hoffman James B. Taylor Hoffman Peter Hoffman St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Paul Emma Betzing Roy Betzing Pomeroy Don Betzing Zanesville Marion Wood Oak Hill Freda Hertie Lenore Betzing

Answers to notable historical questions and facts

A quiz style list covers topics from ration dispensing via bell ringing to the first all talkie The Lights of New York in 1928. It notes the 1909 Rheims air meet won by Glen Curtiss, Annapolis Navy Academy opening in 1845, Rebecca Latimer Felton briefly serving in 1922, and ladybugs as beneficial citrus predators capable of eradicating mealy bugs.

New York Rheims France Glen Curtiss United States Senate Rebecca Latimer Felton Georgia

Marshfield Grange Initiation and Community Notes

Marshfield Grange conferred first through fourth degrees on a class of 13 candidates at Summit 6 Friday night, with two stated as present. Other items include missionary society meeting at Jay Sti home with 14 members, a patriotic show for the Fourth War Drive, and updates on local residents and service members stationed at Camp Fannin and Fort Ord.

New Marshfield Grange Team Summit Robert McAfee Shep Field Texas John Swaim Ezra McLead Athens McLeod Fort Hayes Colum Independent Missionary Socj Church of Christ Jay EB Hawk Chu G. C. Herron Kitt James Herron Sol Goff Jan Joy Aiens Will Collins Longstrethh Raymond McKibben Fannin Dowler Allan Men Charles Mace Pete Mace Fort Ord Calif Clarence Me Middleport Everett Wigal Harry Wine and Mr. Simmons Roger Connor Pfc Fosterphrey Charles E. Mace Lough Freda Collins Dicken Madonna Hull Ei Lowry

Price rise fear tied to new county controls

Washington officials urge strong presidential and congressional backing to curb living costs. Bowles warns price pressures persist as subsidies and policy debates stall stabilizing efforts amid ongoing uncertainty. A separate report notes medical advances with a stomach camera and X ray to locate ulcers.

Washington Chester Bowles Toll Senate Labor Subcommittee Congress O Eral Bowles

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