Athens Messenger publication details and rates
The Athens Messenger is published weekday afternoons and Saturday morning by The Messenger Publishing Co. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and general manager with Cuene A. Herre as managing editor. It is a member of several press associations and carries associated press content. Rates include 1 year 6.25, 6 months 3.00, and local carrier prices. Obituary and card of thanks notices incur nominal charges.
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Frederick W Bust
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Gen Mer
Cuene A. Herre
WMLCH WAR YET TO COME
In a sober assessment the writer warns against overoptimism about a quick Allied victory. He notes uncertainties of simultaneous invasions, the lasting German manpower, and the heavy demands on bases, supply, and civilians as factories expand war output. The piece calls for patience and vigilance amid mixed progress.
American troops and strikes warned against postwar unrest
Officers abroad report rising troop irritability due to defense plant strikes. Veterans may promise action but will not change after war as politics and rumors shift public focus. Democracy tends to forget major issues, allowing labor leaders to gain power and entrench new rights.
New Deal seeks five justice quorum to affect Supreme Court rulings
The Roosevelt administration backs a bill to reduce the Supreme Court quorum from six to five to influence cases such as Aluminum Company of America and North American Company. Critics compare the move to past attempts to shift litigation. If enacted, three of five justices would decide major constitutional matters, raising concerns over judicial independence.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Attorney General
Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Aluminum Company of America
North American Company
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Savin
Mississippi
Marshall
New Deal
Caffey
U. S. District Court
Sumners
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Circuit Court of Appeals
High Court
Ex Post Facto War Controls Fail to Use Expert Input
Fred C. Heinz of the 57 varieties testified that wartime soup regulations were set without pre consultation of experienced canners. He said agencies preferred handlers unfamiliar with the business to avoid perceived bias, a pattern he says extends beyond soup canning to other industries.
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Fred C. Heinz
Mr. Heinz
Japanese minister warns of unprecedented grave situation
The minister warns of an unprecedentedly grave situation for Japan. The tone suggests a harsh outlook, implying severe military peril and potential devastation far beyond normal warnings.
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Goto
Rotterdam
Clapper Reports American Forces Dig In For Long War
In England for three days I observe American units reinforcing for a prolonged European campaign. A large supply depot scene shows tire factories and motorized repair shops. Officers expect Germany to fall by late next year, while many correspondents split on timing.
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England
France
Germany
Army
Watch Springs
Corning Social Notes and Club Meetings Report
Corning social notes detail Euchre Club host Genevieve Wright in Glouster with prizewinners Mable Gray and Lee Thomas and low score Beulah Craig. Ill Chick DeGarme recovering. Visits from Leon Kellar and Misses Klarenbeck Clifford Schlingerman Spence. First M E Class No 13 meets at Madeline Gannett home with luncheon and plan for July. Philo Class elects officers and small luncheon. alumni services at St Aloysius academy noted.
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Corning
Genevieve Wright
Glouster
Mable Gray
Lee Thomas
Beulah Craig
Hazle Edwards
Flora Briggs
Fern Post
Florence Hampson
Madeline Gannett
Orchard Hill
Mary Spence
Gertrude Spence
Alzina Kellar
Lora Longley
Martha Benedict
Leta Markley
Mary Roof
Myrta McCoy
S. Thomas
Anna Bickster
Elizabeth Hardy
FDR Warns Don t Use Gas War Threat Prompts Debate
Public Forum letter argues against gas warfare and calls for peace through religious and moral renewal. Leonard Tucker of Athens cites Abel and Cain to explain how competition and the lust for power drive nations to violence, urging a return to Christian unity to end wars.
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the Messenger
FDR
Abel
Cain
Christ
Birthday thanks from Pvt Clyde Plant in North Africa
Pvt Clyde Eugene Plant thanks friends for gifts and greeting cards received for his May birthday while stationed in North Africa. Catholic Ladies of Columbia at St Bernard Church met Thursday night. Eagles Hall hosted lodge session with cards games and refreshments led by president Mrs Grace Rocks.
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Philo
First United Brethren Church
Percus Wilson
East Hill
Lena Fenneken
Mae Rodgers
Alice Brown
Louise Wemmer
Elizabeth Woodruff
Firm Lambert
Virgil Davis
Chris Dowler
William Russell
Fercus Wilson
Clyde Eugene Plant
North Africa
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Eagles Hall
Lodge
Grace Rocks
Dunlap Family Plans Two Week Visit to Albion Illinois
Mr and Mrs James Dunlap and granddaughter Jamnita Ryan left Tuesday to visit their son Roland Dunlap and family for a two week stay in Albion Illinois.
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James Dunlap
Jamnita Ryan
Roland Dunlap
Albion
Illinois
William Rodgers on furlough from Merchant Marines visit
William Rodgers and his wife visited relatives in Columbus on Monday. He is on furlough from the Merchant Marines and has been stationed for convoy duties to Great Britain with his parents Mr and Mrs George Rodgers from New Lexington and Corning nearby.
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William
Mrs. Rodgers
George Rodgers
Columbus
New Lexington
Corning
Great Britain
Miss Vance Returns To Kent Employment
Miss Della Mae Vance returns to her Kent employment with her parents in town for a short visit. She joined Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson and Mrs. Eva Jane Wolfe of Racine who were summoned by the illness of Mrs. Helen Simpson Ihle at St. Thomas Hospital Akron. Georgeanna Hartenbach returns to Kent to spend the summer with her mother Mayme Hartenbach.
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Middleport
Chauncey Vance
Palmer St
Della Mae Vance
Kent
James Simpson
Eva Jane Wolfe
Racine
Simpsons
Shapes beyond circle in clockwork gear exhibit fascinates visitors
A Q and A feature explains that square gears can operate with standard gears, an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in New York. It notes life expectancy at 70 is about 8.48 years and gives the origin of the secretary bird’s name from a clerk’s ear feathers, plus a hint about Greece inviting invasion of Crete by Greek guerrillas.
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Museum of Science and Industry
New York City
South Africa
Escape from Baguio as Japanese advance unfolds
A Philippine front narrative recalls Major Emil Speth aiding Nagatoni in seeking a separate peace, Japanese landings at Bauang and Da Mortis, burned oil tanks, and a chaotic retreat to Baguio. American officers describe lacking air support and ships, urging fuller airpower while natives and soldiers endure a difficult withdrawal toward trails and south roads.
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Emil Speth
U. S. Army
A. H. Nagatoni
Nagatoni
Luzon
Baguio
Japan
Philippines
Nagilien
Lingayen Gulf
Jan Marsman
Juan
Carlos
MacArthur
Wigan
Gulf
Bauang
da Mortis
Manila
Pines Hotel
Garcia
Mineral Personal and Social Briefs
Mrs Marjory Goode has returned from a short visit with Pvt Arnold Goodwin at Ft Jackson. Jack Shingler of Barberton visits his parents in Mineral. B&O depot repairs soon to start with carpenters and materials on hand. The B and O office at Mineral becomes a second trick office. Mrs Ray Lowry and daughter Patricia accompany her husband to Columbus where he is employed. G K Lowry of Baltimore visited relatives here. Marriage of Margaret Hawk to Thomas Kyle of Kingston announced. Pvt Verlie Sickels of Camp Van Dorn enjoys a 10 day furlough at home. Fillmore Taylor recently inducted. John Tay’s family reunion held before his departure. Eldon McDaniel left for Fort Hayes from Nelsonville. Mrs Charles Woods and daughter Sandra return from Chillicothe. Esther Jackson visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs Jane Radcliff visits Mr and Mrs Clifford Andrews. Several locals attend events in Athens and Zaleski. Mineral Methodist Church service noted. Mrs Lafe Andrews and Arthur visit son’s family. Kenneth Shingler graduates and gains employment. Mrs Lloyd Shingle’s family hosts eighth birthday party for grandson Sud Shingler with friends and games.
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Marjory Goodewin
Arnold Goodwin
Ft. Jackson
Jack Shingler
Barberton
Orville Shingler
Mineral
Ray Lowry
Patricia
Columbus
G. K. Lowry
Baltimore
Lowry
Margaret Hawk
Thomas Kyle
Kingston
Verlie Sickels
Camp van Dorn
James Sickels
Fillmore Taylor
John Tay
Eldon McDaniel
Albany
Frank McDaniel
Nelsonville
Fort Hayes
Charles Woods
Sandra
Chillicothe
Esther Jackson
Jane Radcliff
Clifford Andrews
Lafe Lynch
Rebecca Buckley
Maude Brooks
Neva Taylor
Margaret Taylor
J. P. Emish
J. P. Snyder
Nannie Hester
Athens
Ramona Woods
Point Pleasant
Mary Clark
Zaleski
Amanda
Bre
Carroll Chesser
Mineral Methodist Church
Lafe Andrews
Arthur
An Clifford Andrews
Donn Naley
Phylis Brooks
Betty Andrews
Darleanne Cooper
Ruthie Swatt
A Power
Ronnie Ely
Georgie Boreley
Elmer Re
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First German Prisoners Of War Mentioned In Guam
German prisoners of war noted in Guam during World War I, linked to the ship Cormoran and broader Allied concerns. No further details available in the fragment.
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