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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
12
Newspaper data and subscription rates notice
The text lists membership in press associations and the Associated Press rights as well as subscription rates for carriers and mail, with varying yearly and weekly prices for Ohio and outside Ohio. It notes overseas service rates and a disclaimer about paper supply and post office status, plus national advertising representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
The
Messenger
Soldier voting and possible House decision on election
Washington debates whether a federal soldier voting law could push the election into the House. Some fear lawsuits and court delays over absentee ballots while states retain control of ballots. A compromise bill faces possible veto and ongoing disputes over which framework better expands soldier suffrage without constitutional conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Conference Committee
Senate
House
Minnesota
Save Your Tears Berlin as a Target and War Propaganda
A defense of Allied bombing of Berlin contrasts with Nazi aims in London. The editorial argues Berlin is a military hub, justifying raids that aim to cripple German war plants and communications while portraying Allied bombing as precise and non civilian-focused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Hitler
England
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Cramped Transports and Holiday Travel Frustrations
In wartime transport, sailors note courtesy amid crowded bunks on ships to England while diplomatic society observers mock Washington caviar excess at the Soviet embassy. A Miami vacationer rushes for a streamliner berth before a sudden cancellation alters plans, with a racing meet cited as ending March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesop
Boand
England
S. J. Woolf
Evelyn Peyton Gordon
Diplomatic Society
Washington Daily News
Red Army
Washington Masses
Washington
Mr. Woolf
Miami
Philadelphia
Hialeah Park
Potatoes and Prohibition Speak in Punny Debate
A letter discusses using part of a large potato surplus to make alcoholic beverages and how language could shift to describe intoxication. The author considers impacts on liquor shortages and potential effects on law enforcement and judiciary terminology.
Washington Calling By Marquis Childs
Washington columnist Marquis Childs argues Roosevelt cannot win a fourth term under ordinary political measures. He notes war politics replacing New Deal rhetoric, cites Gallup showing Wallace leading vice presidential preference, and warns labor unity and casualty lists will shape the coming months more than the election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Henry Wallace
Gallup
Wallace
Cordell Hull
James A. Farley
Sam Rayburn
Byrd
C.so
A.F.L
New York
American Labor Party
Wrong Number on the Party Line
The Communist Party of America argues it has never advocated overturning the U S government by force since its 1919 founding while debating the Harry Bridges deportation case. The piece questions past pro revolution rhetoric and its credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party of America
Harry Bridges
United States
Berlin Bombing Justification for Allied Strike
WAR TODAY argues the Berlin bombing serves two military aims. It highlights Berlin as an industrial hub and rail junction, a bottleneck vital for Germany's supply lines. The piece contends destroying transportation weakens Hitler and presses Western invasion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Berlin
America
Britain
Fuehrer
Europe
Hitler
Germany
Reich
County Corn Hog Association formed in Meigs County
Meigs County farmers signed corn hog reduction contracts and formed the County Corn Hog Production Control Association. Arthur Johnson of Letart was elected chairman with W. J. Krider and others named to committees across Letart Sutton Lebanon Darwin Rocksprings Rutland and Pomeroy areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Arthur Johnson
Letart
Pomeroy
W. J. Krider
Sutton Township
A. E. Wheeler
Letart Township
H. B. Bradford
Lebanon Township
H. B. Pickett
Darwin
L. V. Reuter
Rocksprings
A. D. McCormick
Rutland
E. W. O’brien
Marriage of Nina Marie Davis to Staff Sgt William Sharan Ge
Mrs. Harry Davis announces the marriage of Nina Marie Davis to Staff Sgt. William A. Sharan Ge on Saturday March 4 at East State Methodist Church Trenton New Jersey with Rev Lawrence Pitt officiating. The bride wore a navy dress with gardenia corsage and is a former Shawnee High School graduate and Wittenberg College alumna now principal of Congo School Congo. Sgt Eayle enlisted February 5 1941 and is stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey. The Service Wife's Club held its first meeting at Mrs Carma Gescei home with sewing and a potluck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee High School
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Congo School
Congo
Sgt
Eayle
Ft. Dix
N. J
Service Wife's Club
Carma Gescei
Paul Nash
New Lexington
Clifford Richards
Shawnee
Joseph Hines
Richard Lanning
Logan
Ben Orris
Fairport Harbor
David
Italy
Orris
Hemlock
Long Bottom Social and Personal
Oakey E. German died at the wheel of the Steamer Betty he captained. He was about 68 and leaves a widow Mrs Effie German two sons Edwin and Harold both river engineers two sisters Mrs Addie Stewart and Mrs Lennie Sherman two brothers Bert and Fred. Body to be brought here for burial. M S Hawley learns of his brother’s death and will travel to Dayton for the funeral. Charles Larkins to Marines dinner hosted by Dell Larkins. Andrew Pullins, 64, funeral held at Mt Olive Church with Rev Cecil. burial Mt Olive Cemetery. Mrs Amanda Taylor visited relatives and attended Pullins funeral. Mr and Mrs Clark Swan visiting relatives in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Oakey E. German
Betty
Effie German
Edwin
Harold
Addie Stewart
Lennie Sherman
Racine
Bert
Fred
Wilson
W. F. Hawley
M. S. Hawley
Hawley
Ella Packard
Belpre
Dayton
Dell Larkins
Charles
Marines
Mont Osborn
Ruth Stethem
Andrew Pullins
Long Run
Mt. Olive Community Church
Rev
Cecil
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Amanda Taylor
Clark Swan
Cleveland
The P-38 Ferry Across the North Atlantic
In 1942 a daring plan ferried P-38 fighters to England via Labrador Greenland and Iceland. After initial bomber losses the air transport group sped vital gear northward and fighters began the Maine to Labrador leg amid rugged terrain and improving weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Atlantic
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Teague
Cousland
Davis Strait
Edgesmunde
Coast Guard
Carl Leon
Spaatz
O. K
Hunter
Maine
Doanville Dorcas Society Meeting Notes and Local News
The Dorcas Society met Thursday at the Community Center. Upcoming visit to the home of Mrs Nixon. Letters from service members include Pfc John S Thomas arriving in England and Anesopheg overseas with Medical Corps. Local visits involve Mr and Mrs Lang and families from Columbus and The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Dorcas Society
Nixon
T. J. Thomas
Pfc
John S. Thomas
England
Charles DeWeese
Edward Cable
Columbus
Andrew Loudner
Walter Lang
Donald Perry
Little Daughter
New Matamoras
Grace Covert
Dave Palmer
M. M. Stalder
Nellie Thomas
the Plains
Harley Hickman
Washington, D. C
Mikenta Judson
Guysville
James Schackart
Kenneth Harvey
Floodwood
Earl Schackart
Pfe
John Thomas
Pauline Harvey
Wit Medical Corps
Local social notes highlight Bidwell area visits and events
Bidwell residents host and visit relatives across Gallipolis and nearby towns. Cadet Thomas D. Chick visits with family during furlough while neighbors attend P T A, Springfield Grange events, and celebrate birthdays and weddings among the community.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Newspaper Publishers Ac
Ees
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio New Paper Association
Wae
Associated Press
Athens
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Clevelopa
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Marquis Childs
Army Air Mail Service
Army
State
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Kentucky
Tennessee
John W. Hawk
Board of Commissioners
Athens County
Lysander
E. E. Fair
Athens County School Teachers Association
Father Owens
St. Andrews Church
Glouster
L. J. Murphy
Hocking Valley Brick Company
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Duncheon
e@ canvass
By Galbraith
NEA Service
Pat. Ore
Merchant Marine
Bernard W. Crandell
NEA Service, Inc
Arnold
Monk Hunter
Bidwell
Leseter Glassburn
Gallipolis
David Wickline
Wickline
Mt. Alto
W. Va
Bertie Hange
Otie Hange
Kenova
Albert Thompson
John
Ed Jones
Dick Freshcorn
Nashville
R. C. Dabney
Monroe Pate
Virginia
Evan Evans
Rio Grande
Charles Shafer
Poca
A. J. Glassburn
Lew Switzer
Thomas D. Chick
Army Air Corps
Greenwood
C. D. Chick
Robert Wood
Susan
J. H. Hineman
Crown City
Bidwell-Porter P.T.A
Alfred Davis
Springfield Grange
Lawrence Hineman
E. N. Tarrier
Ray Groves
Board of Education
Donald Love Sang
Mary Syler
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