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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1943

Page

4

Public notices and rates page misc text

The fragment shows newspaper boilerplate about Associated Press, circulation data, subscription rates, and postal notices. It lists rates by mail and courier, plus contact mentions for offices in New York Columbus Cleveland and foreign representatives. It lacks a coherent news item or event.

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Public readies for all-out world war battles

Officials warn of imminent battles in Europe and the Pacific as massed Allied forces prepare for intensified campaigns. Troop movements to England and North Africa are reported by parents of servicemen overseas while censors clear enemy reports for public reading.

Europe Pacific United Nations England North Africa Hitler Allied

Pay the Block Plan for Food Preservation Duty

The article urges experienced women to share canning wisdom with new and younger housewives facing first time preservation tasks amid war needs. It notes widespread canning failures, reliance on grocery stores, poor equipment, and storage challenges, stressing community guidance and proper storage to avoid waste.

New Dealers push postwar govt plants for jobs

Prominent New Dealers favor keeping war plants after the war in public operation to provide civilian jobs, arguing funding affects wages. Business leaders fear tax-supported competition and mount an education campaign to stop socialized facilities and bureaucratic control.

Mine Report on Nellis Mine Labor Efficiency

The American Rolling Mill Company reports April figures for its Nellis mine where 256 United Mine Workers are employed. Only 106 worked full time. 41 of 127 lower-paid workers who labored full time earned $211.42, while 86 who did not work full time earned $140.39. After deductions and costs, workers netted about 80 percent of wages in cash.

The American Rolling Mill Company Nellis, W. Vai United Mine

Irony and tension in FCC probe over radio licenses

The piece argues against partisan double standards as the House investigates the Federal Communications Commission. It cites past government actions on tax affairs and prosecutions, notes clashes between FCC leadership and the inquiry, and urges disclosure of how radio licenses have been granted amid political influence and wartime security concerns.

Washington Congressional House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission Elisha Hanson James Stahlman Commission FCC Senate Investigating Committee Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Circuit Court of Appeals House Department of Justice Howard Smith Congress Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Representative Cox

Clapper Sees Allied Unity Key to Victory in Africa

In North Africa Clapper argues Britain and the United States must unite with Russia and China to defeat the Axis. He notes strong cooperation between allied forces, citing a Fourth of July American celebration and shared resolve to prevent future world-scale wars.

Nelsonville brick plant resumes work after idle period

The Nelsonville brick plant reopened after a stalled run since October, providing work for about 100 men. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wise of Columbus visited relatives, planning to return Sunday with their daughter Martha Jo. Golf contender B T Grover suffered a major upset at the Athens Country Club, losing to Bob Littler by one hole.

Nelsonville Harold Wise Columbus B. T. Grover Athens Country Club Bob Littler

India faces critical food shortage and relief efforts

Reports from New Delhi describe a worsening food crisis in India with 125 million people malnourished as prices surge three to eight times pre war levels. Government conferences seek emergency relief while unrest and riots accompany negotiations with Britain over dominion status.

India New Delhi Canada Australia United States United Nations Orient Burma China

Answers and Questions Quiz Various U S History Facts

A column of trivia with questions and answers on 1900s events. Topics include Kentucky Governor William Goebel, King Humbert, Roman numerals for 10 000, New Hampshire water area vs Florida, Grand Coulee and Boulder Dam costs, Harry Carey in film, and the 1917 Virgin Islands purchase from Denmark.

United States Italy William Goebel Kentucky Humbert Boulder Dam U.S

Portland Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Family News

Lillian Slaughter of East Liverpool visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Slaughter. Cpl Leonard Siders and family announce birth of daughter Linda Jean at Youngstown hospital while stationed in Africa. Le land Siders promoted to corporal in the Signal Corps in Louisiana. Various locals, including the Ours, Roush, Ritche, and Ritchie families, share weekend visits and engagements across Ohio and West Virginia communities.

Portland Lillian Slaughter East Liverpool Ohio James Slaughter Wilk Larson Jason Allie Price Dorothy Murtagh Ravenswood Gerald Ours Linda Lou Hinton W. Va Milo Rhodes Morse Chapel Fred Ritchie Clarence Price Columbus Cpl Leonard Siders Linda Jean Youngstown Hospital Cpl. Siders Africa J. A. Siders Belva Cox J. M. Cox Eber Ours St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Margaret Rush Agnes Price Leland Siders Corporal Siders Signal Corps Louisiana W. E. McDade Ivan’ Roush Long Bottom B. N. Roush

Mystery in Kraiktower as Derek is found dead in ravine

Marthe tries to shield Margaret and Kathy from the shock as a murder unfolds at Kraiktower. The narrator, anxious and tense, urges Margaret to deny knowledge of Derek while police arrive to question everyone about the slain man.

Kathy Kraik Moody Kraiktower George Baker Marthe Kraik Kathy Connie Marthe Margaret Clint Mattison Clara Sarah Derek Gram

Straitsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Dinners

Straitsville notes record visits from Sue and Harry Strain Jr. to Barberton and relatives in Columbus Akron and Barberton. Local residents including Jack Ross from Great Lakes Naval Training Station, twins Hugh and Hubert Dunkle, and several families are listed with weekend and fourth of July activities. The 4-H club met, and Fred DeVol was inducted into the armed forces July 6.

New Straitsville Sue Harry Strain, Jr Barberton Elmer Matthews Junction City Floyd Matthews Jack Ross Great Lakes Naval Training Station Walter Ross Hugh Dunkle Hubert Army Dunkles Carl Dunkle R.F.D Clyde Strain Fred Blankenship Lancaster Dayton Ellis Koon Columbus Katty Koon Harve Eberts George Sauvage Lucy Alvin Haines Billy Rodger Maxine Clark Flatwood Sue Jones Logan Dane Williams Brad Akron Mildred Jewett Betty Jewett Shawnee Ethel Osborne A. J. DeVol Huffman New Lexington Fred DeVol William DeVol Sandy Kay Fred Armed Forces Harry H. Strain Evelyn Sue Strain Bob Wilson Babe Essex Edward Mills Novella Jean Mills Babe Winfield Essex Ben Hamrick Cherrington Hospital Thomas Smith

Union Furnace Social and Personal Notes

Union Furnace notes from the Victory 4-H meeting at the school on June with president Alice Abbey leading ten members. Local fishing trip reports and numerous visits and family gatherings are listed, including guards and relatives visiting from Columbus Lancaster Elyria Logan Athens Nelsonville and Columbia.

Union Furnace Victory Alice Abbey Smeclock Lois Disbennet Carl Hull Carl Loomis Earl Loomis Maingum River Dwaine Lee Clark Cam Carson Colorado Charles Clark Katie Sutton Colum Don Iles Harold Jacks Cleveland Reinshell Delbert Marstill Joyce Lom John Mure Lancaster Ernest Murray Harold Bryan ¢ Logan O. H. Bryan Robert Bryan U. S. Ne H. Bryan Martha Lowry Columus Char Lowry Joan Jones M Dan Jones O. H. Bryanson Bob Fred Clark Jerry Shirley Powers Lake Hope Ml Cently Bartie Reinshed Logan Mildred Kern Robert Kern Hall Down Jean Elyria Frank Weed Brent Geiger Geiger Nelson McDaniel Athens Clarence Salts Logan James Frey Maynard Simpson So Michel Dan Jones Walter McGee Russell Freeman Near Legan

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors

Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. William Young included MP and Mrs. Roy Lee and their son Robert from Athens and Mrs. George Smith with daughter Carolyn. Several locals visited relatives in nearby towns as Broadwell social ties show a lively weekend roundup.

Broadwell William Young Roy Lee Rober Athens George Smith Carolyn Harry Smith Rent Zanesville Archie Lee Canaanville Joe Young And Ross Hoon Chester Hill Ralph Young Royal O* Mich Clyde Crabtree Dianapolis Crabtree Royelle Mich Jor Young Elmer White Stewart Starkey

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Athens Messenger Memerr Americen Mewapaper Audit Bureau of Circuistions Newapaper Association Associated Press Mei Mall Serviceman Cortier i David Lawrence National Dispatch Clapper United Kingdom Oscar Fulton Betty Jane Jack Ben Ironton Richard F. Gallager Jane Huntington F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights H. H. Peckham Eleanor Ann Alice Baker Hale, Mo Pearl W. Helwig Cattletsburg, Ky Russel H. Rupp Mr. Rupp C.f. Rupp Harrisburg Marie Carr Rupp G. W. Hopkins Harvey Baker Buckeye Lake Jess Sweeny Toledo Afi By Dewitt MacKenzie New Hampshire Florida Trade Horn Harry Carey U. S Virgin Islands Denmark Portland Social Notes By Galbraith Pyate Seewee Alma Servey Rene Ryerson NEA Service, Inc Chapter Straitsville Social Notes Broadwell Social Notes
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