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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
4
Fragmented text indicates a funeral notice for E Ephipha March on a Wednesday morning with location at Nels Greenla. Also references a pavement project in Athens County with bids and labor estimates, noting locations Trimble and Brakeville Townships and an official project office.
The Mars flying boat’s Hawaiian landing marks a broader shift to civilian scale air transport. Domestic and over-ocean services now involve 18 US airlines and top manufacturers, with air cargo volumes soaring since 1941, while high value wartime goods move by air. The piece honors barnstormers and business visionaries who built the aviation system now crucial to America’s future.
The Athens Messenger announces its publication schedule and staff roles with pricing for subscriptions including 1 year 13.00 6 months 6.50 and 1 week 6 cents. It notes association memberships and AP use of local news and obituary charges.
Coal producers urge Washington to stop propaganda of coal shortages and back cooperation and machinery support. They cite 1942-43 records, a 1944 goal of 620 million tons, and 733 million ton/year mine capacity, noting output exceeds 1942-43 despite strikes and reduced labor.
A survey of Americans and ex Nazidom escapees finds no signs of German collapse. Bombings and losses in Russia stiffen morale, with newspaper men noting Teutons are stoical if not confident. Churchill warned Germany may not be beaten in 1944, predicting continued heavy war demands.
Analysis notes that the Admiralty Islands capture unites naval and ground campaigns in the South Pacific. It outlines a broader plan to pressure Japan, with air supremacy and supply lines shaping moves toward Truk, the Solomons, New Guinea, and eventually the Philippines. General MacArthur and the Navy align on a southern approach to the Philippines after securing the Solomons.
Marquis Childs reports on a secret military explosive, XYZ, vastly more powerful than TNT, used to arm the bazooka and other devices. American industry and technicians enable its production across a vast plant, with lend lease deliveries to Allies, while Germans failed to replicate the process.
A brief note warns that burns from handling matches can be dangerous. It highlights how few people suffer injuries yet emphasizes the need for caution and proper storage to prevent fires.
A farmer declares not a piker and writes a $10,000 bond check, then receives a kiss and hug in a credited transaction cited by Mrs. Mark W. Clark, illustrating patience and humility amid a financial affair.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes Allied warning to Finland to quit or face bloodshed, as Stalin signals potential near-defeat of Hitler. Analysts say Finland's capitulation could trigger Bulgaria’s desertion. both nations are Nazi-occupied and press Moscow-Finnish talks shape outcomes for the Axis.
Poet’s Corner presents a reader verse by W. E. Carsey from Missouri marked 3C. The piece contrasts life on a South Pacific island with service in the U S A recalling dehydration, mosquitoes, and hardship while praising efforts toward victory and urging fellow Americans to keep up their work for freedom.
Hungary gears up to face the Russian army in the Carpathian mountains with additional troops and fortified passes, according to available information.
Audience of 2700 saw the play Green Pastures in Memorial Auditorium. Waterloo School operetta The Tore a featured Elmer Gulley Mills Robert Barker Virgene Llewellyn Frank Steinmey Doris Dicken Carol Howell Shingler Allen Baker Owen Snedden Margaret Young Dorothy Barker Adelaide Stright Marjorie Ely. Mrs F W Slusher Guysville displayed a 200 year old quilt from Germany 1734. Governor George White pictured signing the Ohio Old Age Pension Bill sponsored by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ohio State Federation of Labor effective July 1, 1934.
Twenty years ago the Chinese Wall along the river bank, built more than 30 years before at the cost of 60 000 to serve the Pomeroy Belt railway, faced questions about its integrity after a river shore slip. George Eberst of Logan sold his North Street property to Fred Ambrose, with Eberst purchasing a lot in Midland Place. Captain Ted Cowan of Athens High School earned a place on the second All Southeastern Ohio team by Coaches Peden and Grover. Chillicothe won the sectional class A championship with three players named to the first All Southeastern Ohio team. Honorable mentions went to E Carmichael of Athens Snowden of Nelsonville Preston of Nelsonville and Pritchard of Athens.
Mrs. Don Betzing was named to fill the vacancy caused by J. H. Musser's death, the local principal. Funeral services for Musser were held in Harrisonville. Numerous families and residents visited, hosted dinners, and noted military entries and service, including Leslie Burnside, Hugh Beards, Virgil Will, and Austin Tracy with various Army postings.
Peg and Kitty navigate danger and money woes amid a wartime atmosphere. Kitty frets over an arrest and job worries while Collins visits bringing uneasy hope as Ben recovers in bed. The scene captures tension, affection, and fragile plans to cope with the war era.
Eden social and personal notes recount a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Reed with family guests. Loyal visitors include Opal Randolph and Martha Hauber, and military Pvt. Maurice Reed shares furlough from Harligen Texas with Reed family. A birth is announced for Roger Lee Powell.
Mrs Sade Brooks and Mrs Ella Wood dined with Mrs Bea Bolin of Albany. Mr and Mrs Cash Stratton of Athens visited Ed Brooks. In related events, Mildred Cox, Miss Mary Hunter, Miss Betty Gilham and Dr T H Morgan of Athens spent time with Pearl Wood. Other guests included Earl Hanning of Pearl City and Alice Parker with Charles Estep of Albany.
Major and Mrs. David Easterday and son Charles of California visited Racine over the week and left for a Pennsylvan ia camp. Others, including Dan Stewart, Henry Cleland, Pfc. Charles Mallory, and James Jividen, left for camps or visits. Red Cross planning proceeded at the Racine Methodist church and WSCS members discussed upcoming efforts and a China study report.
Concord residents report various social updates. Mrs. Cecil Antle and Georgia Jean visited relatives in Dayton. Adrian Sayre returns to Luckey after time with family. Mona Sue Tyron stays with grandparents F R Sayre. William Russe announce birth of son David born Feb 25. Ralph Sayers arrives at Guinea. Lavina Smathers family returns to Columbus after weeks away. Charles Tis hosts dinner with Louisa Forbes and guests. Millfield gathering honors Clarine Sayre birthday.
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