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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publisher and staff noted

The page lists publisher Frederick W and Gordon K. Bush with Charles H. Harris as editor. It details publication schedule weekday editions and a large Sunday issue, along with association memberships and broad subscription rates for in state and out of state readers. The section closes with a Milton quote about liberty.

Athens Messenger Frederick W the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harris

Unprecedented U S Shipbuilding Effort Faces Steel Shortage

Raymond Clapper notes the United States is using mass production to build ships at record speeds, with capacity to output 20 million tons next year, but steel shortages threaten expansion. He discusses joint American British planning, prefabrication, standardized plans, and the need for vast numbers of anti-submarine craft as submarine danger rises.

Washington United States Great Britain Europe England Indiana Denver Baltimore Koppers Company Kaiser Yards Portland Ore Bonneville America Japan Navy Maritime Commission Coast Guard

President Roosevelts call for scrap rubber drive

The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues the rubber shortage requires clear public explanation from President Roosevelt. It urges a nationwide voluntary tire conservation plan, warns against false hopes from scrap drives, and supports timing for gasoline rationing if needed.

Roosevelt Joseph B. Eastman Leon Henderson Eastman Cleveland Henderson Washington Cleveland Plain Dealer

Political Truce and War Time Unity Debate

An editorial argues for a wartime political truce based on mutual willingness. It cites Britain’s Labor pause and contrasts with the U S Roosevelt program, noting differing national stances on social progress and political peace. Montgomery signs off on a call for justice as freedom.

National Unity Labor Party Great Britain England United States Roosevelt

Plans Set for Doris Henry and Henry Aldens Wedding

Marriage plans are completed for Doris Henry of Athens and Henry L. Alden of Akron. A glove shower honored Miss Henry hosted by Mrs. Roland Philhower and Mrs. Charles E. Fisher. Don Roush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Co. D. Roush, an O. A. graduate of 1932, departed for Phoenix. Mrs. James Graham of Athens was guest of honor at her 101st birthday party. Dr. and Mrs. Sumner Price and baby Louise of New York City visited Mrs. Anna K. Price in Athens.

Doris Henry H. D. Henry Athens Henry L. Alden Akron Miss Henry Roland Philhower Alice Phillips Charles E. Fisher Eleanor Phillips Don Roush Co. D. Roush O. A Phoenix Arizona James Graham Sumner Price Louise New York City Dr. Price Anna K. Price J. W. Saltz Twentieth Century Study Club W. Main St L. W. Pilcher Elvey C. Frn John Gill, Jr Anna Louise Cozad H. F. Kesinger Lake Erie L. W. Sprague Franzi van Horn H. D. Chamberlain Atlantic City The Medical Association S. R. Cline Johnny Michael Harold Cline Paris Joseph Tracey Columbus Harvey B. Sage Tuesay

Government by directive reshapes Washington scene

Peter Edson notes a flood of directives in official Washington. He explains how directives differ from orders and memos and questions who holds the power to issue them. He cites examples and recalls CCC veterans and congressional interference myths as context for the era of bureaucratic control.

Washington Victory Garden Curbstone Bureau B War Manpower Board Selective Service Administration Board of Economic Warfare Rubber Reserve Company Army Navy CCC War Department

Local social notes from Athens Ohio and McArthur area

McArthur editor John L. Weber leaves for Naval Reserve duty. Robert J. Wilson fills in. Local residents depart for New York and Florida furloughs. Various visits and club meetings noted, including Twentieth Century Study Club, doctor vacations, and regional social news across McArthur, Athens, and nearby cities.

Athens county items include graves markers bids and licenses

Elizabeth McGrath reports 18 marble slabs for old soldiers graves received. Bids were sought for paying Court Street from State to Union Street. Marriage licenses issued to Mackie Wallace Lillie Smith Emery Johnson Cleo West Carl Frey Aldena Stanley Charles Roach Beatrige Osborne Jeff Willis Bertha Auflick Edith Holderman. Minnie Dean returns from Washington to receive AB at Ohio University commencement. Bertha Bridgman leaves for summer school at Wisconsin. Alpha Xi Delta alumni include Isabelle Catherine McCann Mary Kerr Harriett Pelley.

Elizabeth McGrath Board of County Commissioners Mackie Wallace Lillie Smith Emery Johnson Cleo West Carl A. Frey Aldena Stanley Charles S. Roach Beatrige Osborne Jeff Willis Bertha Auflick Belford Foraker Edith Holderman Isabelle and Catherine McCann Mary Kerr Harriett Pelley

York Grange Meets at Oak Grove

York Grangers held a regular meeting Friday June 5 at Oak Grove with a minstrel show after The entertainment featured tap, round and square dancing The next meeting is set for Friday June 19 The quarterly birthday dinner will honor April May and June birthdays at 6 30 pm The text lists local visitors and relatives from Dunedin Fla to Wellsburg W Va plus a tent meeting at Jolly T filling station June 11 to 21 conducted by Rev Earl Wachenschwanz and nearby pastors.

Oak Grove York George Thornton Audrey Hartman Bruce Douglas Hartman George Heightland Athens Paul Kennard Priscilla Carbondale Charles Hartman Harold Nanna Bulah Dolly McDade Leon W. Va Jack Leonard Mary Yoner Charleston Charles Levering Floretta J. E. Cagg Arthur Cagg Chester Ross Nanna Emmett Davis Laurelville Nancy Davis Bill Courtney Everette Hewlett Kentucky Dave Hewlett Earl Wachenschwanz

Broadwell Social Notes This Week in Local Homes

Mr and Mrs William Young Mrs George Smith and Miss Bernice and Pearl Phillips hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for Mr William Young at the Lloyd Miller home near Cutler. Several local families including the Youngs Johnsons and Oggs shared visits and weekend gatherings with relatives across Amesville Nelsonville and Columbus.

Broadwell William Young George Smith Bernice Pearl Phillips Lloyd Miller Cutler Mary Johnson Nelsonville Joe Young Jack Nice Fort Blanding Fla John Young and Son Perley Keirns Amesville Enid Ogg Flint Mich Ella Ogg Delbert Ogg Mary Ellen Athens Herman Ogg Isa Johnson Harold Miller P. O. Storts Alice Rose Storts Akron Lowell Linley Granville Turner Clarence Mae Hupp Storts Lora Davis Nin& I Yes Columbus Imogene Hodgson Zens Woodruff Lois Hodgson Paul Mr Daniel Paul Hope Ernest Lanning Mae Williams James Landis Bass George Snowden Jack Williams Morgan County Frank Rostash Vincent Rostash Charles Tracy Millfie Wilbur William Mons

Prized Horse Theft and Bank Cash Scandal Ties in Family

Hunter Dent suspects Ballard will return the stolen prize horse and corn strain as a deadly bank robbery tale unfolds. Junior Ballard lies unconscious beside a blood stained satchel with $17,000. Hunter hides the money, while Red Ballard questions him about Junior’s presence and a night party. The discovery reveals a dangerous web of secrets at the Ballard estate.

Hunter Dent Strickland Ballard Ballard Hunter Junior Bella Munter Red Ballard Red Aess Junior Ballard First National Bank Young Ballard Dent Warwick Con Mr. Dent Mr.llard

Hemlock Bride Weds in Bedford as Family Attends

Miss June Karns wed Harold N. Horn at 2 p.m. in Bedford with Rev. Schafer officiating. Attendant was sister Virginia. best man Richard Horn of Fremont. Couple to reside in Bedford after a Cincinnati honeymoon. Families and friends enjoyed a dinner at the bride’s home.

Hemlock June Karns Robert Karns Bedford Harold N. Horn Cleveland Harry Horn Fremont Father Schafer Virginia Richard Horn Cincinnati W. Glendale

Fragmentary notes on Roman Catholic church seating capacity

Fragmentary OCR notes describe St Peter's church and estimate seating capacity. Mentions corridors and building coverage of four acres and fire as a factor in access. No clear dates, officials, or complete events are provided.

St. Peter's

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