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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1944

Page

6

Athens Messenger front matter and subscription notes

The page lists Athens Messenger imprint details established 1825 with publishers Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and staff affiliations. It includes circulation rates by carrier and mail, lists national representatives and Associated Press rights, and notes obituary and memorial wording policies with a nominal charge.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger A Co Gordon K. Bush Athens Pen National John W. Cullen

Russia and the aftershocks of a global war

The piece argues Russia should lead in punishing German militarists and predicts a long, punitive postwar era. It claims Allied powers failed to punish Germany after World War I, warns pacifists may repeat mistakes, and foresees Russia expanding influence in the Baltic and Eastern Europe while Americans and Britons bear the lasting costs and worry over future wars.

Russia United Nations Baltic Europe Germany Great Britain France United States Junkers Pearl Harbor Atlantic Japan

Postwar motor fear fades as GE teases palm-sized powerhouse

In a gleeful warning toward postwar planning we imagine a seven pound three horsepower motor spinning at 120000 rpm. The piece jokes that such speed would wreck everyday devices yet notes the motors will not be available for general use.

General Electric

Changing World Reflects Shifting Global Dress Codes

A reflective note contrasts past and present fashion norms across nations. It recalls Soviet Russia’s simple attire versus English elegance famed for dinner dress. The piece links wartime London’s return of dinner jackets to a Russia aid banquet and the growing use of ornate uniforms in the Russian diplomatic corps.

Russia London

Roosevelt's Eleven Year Record and Political Winds

The article surveys public opinion on Franklin D. Roosevelt after 11 years in the White House. It notes initial support for New Deal reforms, rising debate over federal power and constitutional clashes, especially with the Supreme Court, and how WWII events around 1940 shifted prospects for a possible fourth term. It questions whether domestic and foreign issues will determine his political fate before the next election.

Washington Franklin Roosevelt White House Roosevelt Supreme Court of the United States America Supreme Court Congress Federal Holland Belgium France Nationa

Washington Calling- By Marquis Childs

Congressional Navy sources gauge Jap strategy amid Pacific advances. The inner ring of operations could run 300 to 450 miles from main islands, delaying any decisive sea clash until air cover is established. Other theories link Japan’s moves to Western Europe events and postwar leverage with Turkey, Russia, Britain, and Spain shaping a nonaligned stance.

Washington Navy Pacific East China Sea Formosa Japan Europe

Corning Eagles Vote for Red Cross Donations

Corning Eagles approved donating one dollar for each member in service to the Red Cross, noting 99 local Eagles in service. Corning High Pupils plan a scrap drive for the library. other notes cover birthdays, visits, blood donations in Zanesville, church meetings, mine accident injuries, and social visits among local residents.

Corning Corning Eagle U. S Red Cross Mary Schroeder Buckingham Loretta Stefell Columbus Buckingham and Corning High School Corning Public Lucille East Fultonham Mary Baldy Peter Rendville Isabelle Cowley Thomas Cowsley Claybank Albert Jones Oakfield Louise Woods Frank Woods Wilbur Swartz Catherine Riedel Henry Rocks

Buchtel Stamp Sales Rise in War Effort

War sales to students at Buchtel total 925.80 as officials and staff visit schools. Local clergy report services Sunday, church activities noted, and several residents receive furloughs or military assignments. Social notices include visits, birthdays, and family travel across Ohio communities.

Buchtel

Reedsville Personal Mention

Reedsville notes list visitors and residents chiefly calling on friends and relatives in nearby towns. Helen Bragg, Beryl Griffin, Vivian Humphrey, and other locals are mentioned with travels to Parkersburg Athens Joppa and Camp Mackall brief visits and family connections. Death of Hernon Parker in Fallansbee W Va is reported.

Reedsville Oren Child Ers Parkersburg Philo Lucille ‘Hamilton C. C.‘Hamilton Anna White Alice‘Dean Clarence Koehler Tuppers Plains A. C. Stout Rose Ruth Athens Patty Ann L.S. Buckley Beryl Griffin U. S. Navy Lola Griffin Bragg Wilma Buckley Randall Wallace Proctorville Lee Wallace E. L. Bennett Hockingport Arthur Hetzer Don Landon Elma Dye Akron W. 8. Ellis Meigs County Nelle J. Bing Luella Reibel Bashan Hernon

Ben Seaton Helps Seaton Family Amid Private Turmoil

In a quiet town, Ben visits the Seaton household after news that Johnny’s father is recovering. He muses on Mag Seaton’s bitterness, Randall’s possible recovery, and the Seaton plans to move and start fresh, while Mac works at his typewriter and Kitty and Collins seek a temporary escape toward Danbury.

Ben Seatons Mag Johnny Seaton Johnny Dad Peg Randall Saget Mac Kitty Colwe Collins Bear ‘Mountain Hudson Danbury Connecticut Doremus

Hamden News Notes Highlights Civilian and Military Moves

Charles W Barnhill reports son Edwin R Barnhill appointed naval aviation cadet and sent to Pensacola Navy Training Center. Bernard Dale McCatherine begins aviation cadet training at Yale in Army Air Force program. Local families host dinners and visit relatives across Columbus Wellston and Waverly. Minor injuries reported for six year old Freddie Smith after car incident. Various residents travel, visit kin, and undergo medical procedures. property transfers noted including sale of Merrill farm and moves to John West by.

Goldie Thompson Dundas Robert Garrett Columbus Walter England Robert Smith Mollie Bagley Margaret Fuller Portsmouth Ruth Tedrow Lloyd Frank Calvin David J. Watters David Watters Camp Clairborne Ermal Cade Margaret Calvin Wellston Miss Cade H. Mason Miss Calvin Carl Calvin Calvin

Battle of Rome Poem Reflects Global Struggle and Faith

Poem features a Messenger Readers contribution by Bessie M. Gorslene lamenting a modern battle for Rome’s valley Cisterno as Allied soldiers struggle against Gestapo forces. It frames war as a moral test braced by faith, conscience, and leadership, invoking prophecy and religious imagery.

World Day of Prayer Observed at Syracuse Methodist Church

Syracuse reports a World Day of Prayer observed by The Syracuse Methodist W.S.C.S. with Miss Marcia Karr as president and Miss Fay Will on piano. Choir Juniors supplied special music and meetings continued at Asbury Methodist Church with various local families mentioned in social notes.

Syracuse W.S.C.S Methodist Church Marcia Karr Irving Karr Alice Capehart Fay Will Dana Hysell Asbury Methodist Church William Stobert Herbert Stobert Institute of Aeronautics Columbus Avon Park Florida Lodwick Academy Annie Adams C. E. Peoples Don Millikan Gladys Gibson Athens Huntington V. A. Romito Nicky V. A. Jr Point Pleasant David Cuckler, Jr George Canton David Cuckler

Newark man given indeterminate manslaughter sentence

Herbert Grady, 31, convicted of manslaughter in the traffic death of Owen Cooper, was given an indeterminate sentence in Mansfield reformatory by Judge F. M. Black.

Newark Herbert Grady Owen Cooperrider Mansfield Reformatory B F. M. Black

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