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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
6
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The editorial urges immediate purchase of more War Bonds to support U S troops in combat. It portrays self choice as a duty and warns that delays could aid Hitler and Tojo, noting every minute and hour increases the need for ten million dollars to sustain fighting forces.
A federal order limiting coal purchases in six Southeastern Ohio counties raises fears that nation wide rationing may follow. Officials warn households could face reduced heat and supplies as demand climbs and mines remain underfed, with political pressure ahead of the election.
The piece celebrates D Day liberation and the sight of the American flag over French towns as a symbol of freedom. It stresses Flag Day should be noticed and that the flag inspires both American soldiers and liberated Europeans as they see the symbol replace the Swastika and the Rising Sun.
Washington police report a bootleg drink made from aviation gasoline cleaning fluid and a lead compound selling for a nickel a drink. No one who drank it has survived to warn others, highlighting dangers of unsafe spirits and reckless associates.
Washington reaction to a landmark decision redefines insurance as interstate commerce. Four justices overturn 75 years of precedent, prompting fierce dissents by Chief Justice Stone and Justices Jackson and Frankfurter. The ruling triggers fears of federal overreach and a generation of litigation.
Peter Edson reports on a new naval aviation development shown to Washington correspondents. The rocket assisted takeoff device on carrier based planes allows rapid lift off with heavy loads and adds possible combat speed bursts, highlighting naval aviation differences and limitations.
The article notes Montgomery's claim of a firm Allied lodgement on the French mainland as battles intensify along the Cherbourg Peninsula. It underlines Rommel's bind to defend the western coast while Allies seek to isolate the peninsula and seize Cherbourg, Caen, Saint Lo, and Carentan, amid a Moscow-initiated Soviet offensive.
Glouster Miner's League defeated Luhrig 8 to 4 with key players Stephenson McAllister Gyure Hill Crawford Toth Clark Winn Brunton Leach Luhrig Jobes Brewer Beckler Jones Stanley C Nanna Frecka and others contributing. Miss Bertine Sanders wed Herman Herron at the Sanders home in Athens on June 9. Piano pupils from Athens presented a recital led by Mrs F M McKay featuring Arminta Morrison Eileen Jacoby Martha Isichel Cottingham Ann Dilley Louise Mason Hattie La Grones Jean Kilpatrick Elaine Hess Joe Dilley Evan Fitzgerald Ruth Mason Virginia Kresge and Max Baughman who were away from town.
Lorin Staats won first prize of 50 dollars in the Brown Oratorical Contest at Ohio University. Second place went to Stanley Roush and third to William E. Melvin. Mrs. W. W. Daggett and her son Richards of Athens traveled to Dayton for a high school commencement at Dayton University. Miss Addie Marie Grones returned to Athens from Warren where she had worked as a milliner. An alumni senior convocation was held before East Wing with solos by Mrs. L. W. Brown, class of 1909, class prophecy read by Jennie Mae Cooley, and EF. J. Jones of 1873 delivering the alumni address. Bertram Renkenberger served as class president.
The article notes that all glass for glass eyes comes from Lauscha Germany and only three descendants of Ludwig Muller Uri know the making process. He discovered the method in 1835 and the secret has stayed within the family.
Mrs Frank Barnes and Coolville visitor with Moore grandparents visited here last weekend. Blanchester visitors in Foster Bean home for a week. Miss Winnie Nuzum and Miss Jeannine Simmons employed in Athens. Miss Joan Chesser enrolled for Ohio University summer session. Navy man Joseph Chapman on furlough. first home visit in 18 months. Homer Moorehead Amesville and wife visited relatives Monday. Golden family hosted by Wayne Cosey Athens RD. Miss Jessie Simmons left June 1 for Cambridge Springs PA for summer work. Mrs Minnie Bean ill with daughter Bertina Skinner. Ralph Nuzum improving. Mrs Herbert Paul recovering from pneumonia at home. Vance Andrews and Glen Coen visited Parkersburg and Glouster Wednesday. Doris Selby of Athens visited Hildreth Coen. Cpl George TimblinAppendectomy at Fletcher Hospital Cambridge. Mrs Timblin with him. Mrs Rosa Lowery ill but improved. Bernice McClead of Athens RFC spent weekend with Vern Bernard. Ward Cunningham and daughter and Ray Bean guests at Willing Workers Club at Emmitt Copeland home New England. Rev Baxter new charged minister moved here from Carlton. WSCS of Guysville Church met at Glen Coen home with Phyllis Ashcraft assisting. 17 members and one visitor. Dinners for Masons and OES reported. thanks to nonmembers who helped.
Mrs Desloros Radkoski hosted a Corning bingo gathering with members including Mrs Cecil Bell Mrs Merle Levering Mrs Amelia Laird Mrs Elizabeth Quinn Mrs Leona Hillis Mrs Gladia Morgan and the hostess Several church and community events are noted Class 13 of the Methodist Church will meet June 13 in the church basement The Women's Society of Christian Service plans a special program Potluck lunch at 630 pm. Local officials report Corning teachers rehired for next year Wilma Spence attends summer school at Ohio University Others travel between Columbus Springfield and Richmond Virginia noting family visits and jobs. South Africa shows the Empire’s highest birth rate at 25.6 per thousand population.
Pinky and Emily reunite with a weary old man aboard a departure train and begin a calm return to a house with Julie awaiting. A colored soldier meets the old man at Heav ently Bend Junction, and the scene shifts to a hopeful walk through town as Emily finds comfort beside her father.
Albany residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits and the alumni banquet. Guests included Donald Whaley and family, Clara Gillogly, Carl Crabtree’s sixth birthday, and extended kin from Columbus Athens Newark and Joliet Illinois. The Albany school board hired Elizabeth Bird as music teacher for the coming year.
Straitsville reports funeral services for Harry Kerns 52 of Sugar Grove died in Lancaster Hospital. Survivors include wife Ann Campbell and four sons. Also noted are local residents' activities including employment, promotions, furloughs, visits, health updates, and a reprinted line about beer brewing for students at Queen's College England.
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