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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

4

Untitled fragment on tribal seed aid and dates

A fragmented OCR note references a tribal seed project involving Ohio assistance. Mentions a person named Lance and a Rose, with unclear dates and ages. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Local Rates and Notices From Athens Paper

Published notice page with subscription prices for Ohio and out of state, carrier and single-copy rates, post office classifications, professional associations, and a Milton quote on liberty.

Ohio United States

Retailer Campaign to Boost War Bond Sales in July

The Retailers for Victory plan to boost War Bonds and Stamps sales in July with showmanship and salesmanship aimed at raising one billion dollars. It urges public willingness to invest at least ten percent of income, compares to Liberty Bond drives, and notes retailers will add purchasing facilities while stressing inflation protection and democratic government funding.

End of the registration of youths for military service

The article notes many young people actively volunteer for army and navy or prepare for air service. It predicts Congress will draft deeper into 19 and 20 year olds after the fall election. It cites concern over family heads and workers while a large pool of younger men becomes available for service. By next year the task for that pool should be known.

Congress

Hope For The Future In Three Ships A Day Plan

The article weighs whether a three ship a day maritime program can curb sinkings and rebuild merchant marine to defeat Hitler. It notes possible steel plate bottlenecks if losses stay high and anticipates improved naval technique and many small anti submarine craft to overwhelm U boats.

Hitler Axis

Conservation Volunteers Help Gulf Region After War

Southeastern Ohio may reuse the CCC or a similar agency after the war. The region notes extensive CCC work already but calls for continued youth conservation crews to protect forests, streams, land, and recreation areas.

Ohio CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Washington

Inside a U S Army Port of Embarkation

Raymond Clapper tours a U S Army port preparing troop convoys. He notes vast supply dumps cranes forklifts and prefabricated houses loading onto ships. The piece contrasts rapid loading secrecy and around the clock feeding for thousands of troops aboard ships.

U. S. Army Air Corps Services of Supply S.O.S

Queen Wilhelmina Visits Looms Large In Washington Scene

Peter Edson notes Washington anticipates Queen Wilhelmina's visit with warmth and humor as reporters recount her plainspoken charm. He also covers Office of War Information director Elmer Davis enforcing release discipline and Agriculture Secretary Wickard arguing for higher farm wages to ease wartime labor shortages and sustain crops.

Washington Wilhelmina Netherlands Shediac New Brunswick Pan-American Airways Pan-Am Royal Canadian Mounted Police Boy Scouts Elmer Davis Office of War Information Davis Army Claude R. Wickard Wickard South Pacific States Department of Agriculture Hawaii Puerto Rico

When the destination is desirable we speed our progress

Quote from Mary Baker Eddy on desire guiding progress implying motivation and forward movement.

Mary Baker Eddy

Roosevelt and Garner Nominated at Chicago Convention

Ten years ago Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Garner were chosen as Democratic candidates for president and vice president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Mrs Forsyth and daughter Jean travel to Wisconsin for a vacation with Mrs Forsyths mother. The Brown families gathered at Baker Settlement to mark the hundredth anniversary of their Athens County settlement. Covert represented by state delegates at the American Optical Association meeting in Cleveland and the family visited Jackson. A midyear auto license rate cut boosted business for license sales in Athens County and July first two days sales exceeded June totals.

Franklin D. Roosevelt John Garner Chicago Henry Brown Mary Ann Breese Brown Baker Settlement Athens County B. M. Covert American Optical Association Cleveland David Johnson Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Beula Cordray Kate Nova Sade Brooks Lola Goodin Bessie Goodin Rhoda Gwinn Cordin Patrick Laura Ratdin Gladys Meighen Price Marlyn Blanche Gwinn Grace Lynch Jean Patrick Karl Goodin Billy Meighen Sister Cordray Mary Hanning Stimson Avenue Athens Earl Hanning Pearl Chapel Howe Brooks Paul Armstrong Laurelville Pearl Wood Harry Russ Marion Ohio Fishers

Judge Florence Allen Seeks Seat on Ohio Supreme Court

Cuya hoga County common pleas Judge Florence Allen applies to join the Ohio Supreme Court bench becoming the first woman to seek the post. A mix of society notes records marriage of Dorothy Marie Kircher and Virgil Calvert Dent at a small home ceremony with Ohio University ties.

Florence Allen Common Pleas Court Cuyahoga County Ohio State Supreme Court Dorothy Marie Kircher Virgil Calvert Dent Ohio University

Sharpsburg Personal Mention

Sharpsburg notes list visits and family updates from residents and nearby towns. Mentions include Mason Edwards and family of Hillsboro visiting Hiram Thompson's home, and various locals such as Lloyd Henthorn, Delbert Beard, Lara Pidcock, and Dennis Hanson visiting relatives or hosting guests in Amesville, Columbus, and nearby areas.

Sharpsburg Mason Edwards Hillsboro Ohio Hiram Thompson D. N. Mulford Nellie Keirns Lloyd Henthorn Mt. Vernon Earl Dickson Delbert Beard Warren Hanson Dennis and Harold Ray Pidcock New Marshfield Lara Pidcock Bill Frash Mabeth Thompson Roseville Lucille Croston Columbus Carl Hanson Franklin Athens Roy Hanson Fred Hashman Ernest Driggs Denton Emma Laurence John Cline Little Laurence Jones Dennis William Hanson Amesville Wilma Mulford Carlos Carpenter Mina Thompson

Kimberly and York Two News Notes

Kimberly Camp meeting at the New Tabernacle Beech Grove near Nelsonville runs Monday to July 12 with Rev. William S. Deal. daily 7 30 and Sundays 2 and 7 30. July 4 services at 10 2 and 7 lunch on grounds. Local births deaths and moves noted. Kimberley mine workers take one day off July 3 with operations resuming July 6.

Kimberly New Tabernacle Beech Grove Nelsonville Kimberly Crossing William S. Deal Franklin N. C J. Byron Crouse Wilmore Dana Christy George Christy George Nelsonville Board Carlos Glenn Glenn Zelma Pack Dorothy Smith Dorr Run Merl Love Robert Hatfield Vinton Nanna Moundsville W. Va Irvin Nanna Mable Kennedy Galion Bert Hanning Hanning Rolland Starr Herley

Langsville Social Briefs Chronicle Local Gatherings

Langsville residents share visits and weddings with relatives in Harrisburg Orient Racine and Huntington. Families attend serenades travel to see kin and mingle with friends as local social items note recent visits and a gas drilling outfit move.

Judith Kingsly in peril on a covert mission

Judith is captured after two gunmen hijack a sedan and reveal plans involving Mr. Burke and a bomber. In a tense confrontation in a hidden room, she covertly reassures Tom Burke that their information remains safe with Mr. Mathews and is guarded by followers.

Karl Judith Mr. Burke Jaith Tom Burke Miss Kingsly Tom Burke Mr. Mathews

Birth of a daughter noted for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rife of Athens

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rife and Margaret Brooks of Athens reveals the birth of a daughter at their home on Saturday June 27. The child is a great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bobo of Carpenter.

Ola Perry G. C. Gorby Royal Gorby Crooksville W. E. Jeffers Reed Jeffers Gene and Lee William Cheadle Dale Dye Fairport Harbor J. L. Rawlings Charlotte Ann McCall G. C. Swearingen Mamie Webb Mary Janette Jeffers Wayne Turner Maryland Dyesville J. F. Radcliff Turner Mr. Radcliff Dayton Alice Perry Charleston

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