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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1944

Page

4

Page header notices and subscription rates

The snippet lists press association affiliations and publication credits along with subscription rates for carriers and mail in Ohio and out of state. It notes advertising rates, obituary charges, and foreign office representation, mentioning The Messenger and Athens Post as sample entries.

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Ghost stories about peace and the future citywide fears

An editorial warns that fear of peace and postwar prospects harms the nation. It cites worries over racial tensions labor power and veterans and argues that persistent rumors paralyze effort. The piece urges restraint and collective will to move beyond gloom and stop telling ghost stories.

The Costly Waste of Careless Driving

A public warning on auto accidents details yearly losses from carelessness. It cites about 1.2 million crashes, 40,000 deaths, 1.25 million injuries, and $1.7 billion in property damage, urging funds be redirected to victory bonds.

America United States

Glamour in the Capitol: Helen Gahagan Eyes California Seat

The actress Helen Gahagan announces plans to run for Congress as a Democrat from California's 14th district. She notes two other stage ladies declined to run, Cornelia Otis Skinner in Long Island and Helen Hayes in New York's 26th district, while praising lawmakers and hinting at the theater’s influence on politics.

Helen Gahagan Congress California Cornelia Otis Skinner Long Island Washington Helen Hayes Hamilton Fish New York

Tax Facts and Fiscal Hope Amid War Costs

An article argues the U S finances are stronger than ever amid wartime taxes. It cites 1944 and 1945 tax projections near 42 to 44 billion dollars and a 58 billion deficit funded by savings outside banks. The piece notes Treasury overestimates and underestimates and asserts government financing aims to cover half the budget with taxes.

Washington Congress United States Treasury Roosevelt RFC

Washington Calling: Mail to Troops Tops War Effort

Marquis Childs notes the Army Navy and Post Office Departments coordinate to deliver mail to service members worldwide. He cites 2,000,000 letters and 250,000 parcels daily for the Army, with 20,000,000 Christmas boxes sent overseas last year. Routing and address queries are controlled by military services.

Washington Iceland Britain War Navy Post Office Congress Walker Atlantic Pacific Santa Claus Army Post Office Department

Anglo American Allies Divide Italian Navy to Russia

War Today columnist Dewitt Mackenzie argues the unexplained one third of the Italian Navy going to Russia signals a broader Allied strategy. He notes the move splits Italy's fleet, questions implications for the Mediterranean and Black Sea, and frames it as a step toward rendering Axis forces militarily impotent.

Italy Russia Hitler Oreat Mediterranean Black Sea Crimea Turkey Dardanelles Aegean Germany Japan

Yesterday and Today Poem of War's Toll by Ruth R Koval̄dik

A reader submits a poem about a mother recalling her newborn son and the fate of war. The verse laments the calling to arms and hopes for peace, ending with the Plains Ohio signature Ruth M Kovaldik.

Ruth M. Kovaldik The Plains Ohio

Corn Cob War Sparks Futural Product Outlook

Chemurgists forecast the corn cob as a versatile chief product source with potential to create anti knock fuels lubricating oils synthetic resins paint removers weed killers and synthetic rubber, signaling broad industrial applications.

Proud Princess cast shines at Central School Athens

Fifth graders at Central School Athens perform Proud Princess with listed cast including Joan Woolley Mary Jo Stevenson John Coury Robert Wilkes Louie David Clovis Knowlton Betty Brooks Marilyn Paddock Charles Hayes Betty Liggett Donald Gabriel Frances Hessel Ivan Romine Gordon Ross Mary Asianides Joe Quest Buddy Connett Carl Lee Wood John Taylor Harold Robson Harold Douglas. The Belle of Bagdad operetta at Nelsonville High School assigns lead roles to Mary Adelyn Wilson Joe Galvin Ruth Rothrock Mary Margaret Betts Allen Patton Harold McCray Virginia Brooks Barbara Steenrod Elizabeth Backus Jack Haffner Bob Ballentine Edison Hickman Wilma Scott. Invitations issued for Motion Picture costume Ball by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Custer at Athens Country Club.

Princess Central School Athens Joan Woolley Mary Jo Stevenson John Coury Robert Wilkes Louie David Clovis Knowlton Betty Brooks Marilyn Paddock Charles Hayes Betty Liggett Donald Gabriel Frances Hessel Ivan Romine Gordon Ross Mary Asianides Joe Quest Buddy” Connett Carl Lee Wood John Taylor Harold Robson Harold Douglas Bagdad Nelsonville High School Mary Adelyn Wilson Joe Galvin Ruth Rothrock Mary Margaret Betts Allen Patton Harold McCray Virginia Brooks Barbara Steenrod Elizabeth Backus Jack Haffner Bob Ballentine Edison Hickman Wilma Scott Gene Custer Athens Country Club

Mayor Lax sparks open season remark in Nelsonville incident

The report cites Mayor Lax urging police to declare an open season on boy truck drivers for risky driving. A separate note records Emmett Cray painting the Krauss home on Mulberry Ave Middleport now owned by A A Massar, with Cray’s 30 years in painting including 16 years in Pomeroy Bend. Also listed are Missionary Society voting officers and Athens bridge tea at Hotel Berry.

Lax Nelsonville Emmett Cray Krauss Mulberry Ave Middleport A. A. Massar Cray Pomeroy Bend Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church S. M. Haffee O. E. McClure Clara Atkinson W. L. Gard J. E. Barker A. Y. Wilcox T. C. Clark W. E. Moler George I. Putnam R. E. Dixon C. F. Rowland C. E. Stailey Athens Hotel Berry

Millfield Ladies Aid To Meet And Community Notes

The March meeting of the Millfield Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will be held with president Mrs Gertrude Brown presiding Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs William Pyle hosted a two course chicken dinner for Pvt Gerald Pyle on furlough from Camp Selby Mississippi with family and friends present. Joy Moody infant recovering from illness and William Russell family welcomed a new 11 pound son. Helicopter cost forecast suggests mass production and eventual pricing near a midrange automobile.

Uldine Wemmer Joy Raymond Moody T. M. Keirns Amesville William Russell Cresent Ridge Newton Russell Columbus Florence McDaniel Guysville J. F. Theisen F. W. Wemmer A. T. Triplett Earl Parker Dayton Helen Gillespie

Tomorrow Fair

Kittty and Collins revisit an old New England house as tensions flare over Randall Seaton and Mac incidents. They reveal hurts, pride, and love guiding a fragile reconciliation leading to an engaged future with Peg and Ben watching and approving.

Kitty Collins New England States Randall Seaton Randall Mac Colins Ity

Perry County Court Notes

M J Wheatcraft, Republican, seeks county commissioner while serving his 11th year as county engineer. County Home parents deemed able to pay toward child expenses will be contacted by letters from Prosecuting Attorney Meena ns office asking about partial or full costs.

New Lexington M. J. Wheatcraft Joseph L. Meenans

Delinquent Tax List to Be Published By County Officials

County Auditor Everett L Eveland notes the Ohio department of taxation requires publishing a delinquent personal tax list after each October settlement. Last year tangible delinquencies totaled 26927.60 and intangible 1608.55.

Everett L. Eveland Ohio Department of Taxation

Plains Personal and Social Notes Headline

The Plains society notes movers and illnesses including the Coon and Saylor family relocations, Mary Talbert and Juanita Carr ill, Jimmie and Dickie Grandy visiting relatives, and local school and club activities. Mary Louisie Coon and Margaret of Columbus visit. Church of God repaint ongoing.

the Plains Pearl Coon Hocking Henry Cullison Saylor Myrtle Roberts Bell Mary Talbert Melvin Talbert Juanita Carr David Young Jimmie Dickie Grandy Dude Grandy Thomas Grandy Newark Harold Syx Tipton Clover Farm Thelma Talbert Fred Nida Don England Dwight Grace Anna Hughes Ephriam Huston Future Homemakers Association Fireside Gwendolyn Allen Caryol Ann Bean Mary Bramer Bertha Miss Motto Miss River St. Patrick Jo Baughman Patty Gabriel Wanda Hillen Shirley Slater Barbara Tinkham Betty Lou

Non-Combatants Eager to Be Parachute Jumpers

Conscientious objectors volunteer for parachuting to forest fires as the Forest Service seeks a deficiency appropriation of $1,535,000 for fire suppression in the new fiscal year beginning July.

Washington House E. W. Loveridge Forest Service Appropriations Committee

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