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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1944
Page
4
The Athens Messenger announces publication details and staff credits. Subscription rates vary by location and term, with overseas and outside Ohio options. The notice lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris and notes Associated Press affiliation.
The author argues Congress will simplify tax collection next year by consolidating income taxes into one withholding levy from paychecks. He critiques war-time spending and notes some Americans seek ways to dodge higher taxes while others resist government excess, urging sustained public scrutiny of leaders.
The 1944 leap year brings scant hope for marriage as eligible men are overseas or bound by military discipline. Widespread unavailability, reliance on V mail and telephone, and distance dull the chance for romance. Some exceptions exist like a Wave-inspired rushed wedding, but most couples face postponed plans and cautious steps toward matrimony amid war.
A Swiss report notes Hitler’s physician advocating individual initiative and conscience. A Swedish police seizure follows, arresting a Nazi youth who organized a gang of burglars in Stockholm. The piece argues a Nazi remains a Nazi regardless of locale.
Washington asserts Congress pursued a sound policy on war funding misgivings. Treasury estimates of 100 billion dollars for the year shrank to 92 billion, with inflation curb aims and revenue measures shaping the stance. About 40 percent of annual funds come from taxes, the rest from borrowing, while tax reforms and renegotiation provisions are expected to fill gaps.
Marquis Childs profiles Robert E. Hannegan as the new Democratic national chairman grappling with a weakened party structure. The piece notes missing county lists and offices, party rot since Farley, and Hannegan’s push to revitalize organization by rallying precinct workers amid internal criticism at a Hill meeting.
Glouster High boys Hoff man Stephenson Strohmeyer Clark Higgins Wolfe Williams Matthews win over Cald well high 31 to 15. Wednesday bridge club in Glouster enjoys dinner at Hotel Gordon with husbands. High scores posted by Mrs O A Mc Donald Mrs W W Bryson A H Chute Ernest Williams Mrs A M Bennett Mrs P E Stanley. Priscilla Class and Young Women's Class of M E Church host patriotic tea in colonial dress. Edwin Schneider, son of Everett and Mrs Schneider Greendale, suffers burn skating into a fire by the pond.
Field Marshal Badoglio, premier of the provisional Italian government, urges joining the United Nations as an allied nation. He seeks to protect Italy’s postwar interests, while Allies weigh reactions from France and others who resent Mussolini’s betrayal and the idea of Italian membership.
A quiz Q and A format covers Halifax founding year 1749, Hamburg bombing history, hamster definition, glasses musical instrument use by Gluck in 1746, hartebeeste antelope, Westminster Hall dating to 1399, and Italian farming behind front lines signaling Allied victory.
Plans were made by district poultry men for the first co operative egg and poultry marketing association in Athens County. The committee includes W F Kempf O C Richseon Bert Stout and several local residents plus County Agent R M Pavey. Birthday celebrations on Feb 29 list numerous Athens and surrounding-area residents and a few near-by towns.
Blue Lake brief notes report McCall in a car crash with a fractured leg. Navy man Franklin Sheets returns on furlough. Phyllis Wooten ill. Anna Cottrill ill. Moody Gay returns to California after overseas service. George McGuire’s funeral held. R G Gordon to Veterans Hospital. Navy couple Charlies Trout’s son Dick writes from India. Paul Craft and Norne Agner wed in New Orleans.
Kitty confronts Mag Randall and Ben after a party ends in a fatal car incident. Accusations fly as Mac and the others reveal town gossip and self interest. Kitty vows to leave as Collins’ shadow lingers and the Seatons’ troubles threaten everyone.
Mrs. A B Alexander died at her daughter's home in Letart Falls after wintering with Ruth Barnitz in Pomeroy. Funeral services were at Letart Falls Methodist Church. Various locals host visitors and guests during weekends, with Waste Paper Drive announced for ten days. Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park features 150 rooms and 23 ceremonial chambers built by prehistoric cliff dwellers.
Haydenville gatherings celebrate Mrs Lightfoot birthday with potluck and gifts. Sparks host eleventh birthday for Bobby with games and friends. Neighbors visit and move events include various locals in South Logan Nelsonville Basil and Columbus areas. Community members attend dinners and illness limits noted. Ronald Campbell welcomes newborn Ronald Larry. local residents visit and host.
A committee claiming nine state labor groups aims to register every labor union member to vote in the 1944 elections. Participating bodies include the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Locomotive Engineers, Railway Trainmen, Conductors, the Ohio CIO Council, Ohio Federation of Labor, Ohio Typographical Union, United Mine Workers, and Ohio Brewery Workers.
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