Newspaper Affiliations and Subscription Rates Notice
A brief notice lists memberships with the American Newspaper Publishers Association the Ohio Select List the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Ohio News Paper Association The Associated Press reserves republication rights The notice also details subscription rates by mail and carrier for various durations including special service men rates and marks the Athens post office as second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio Newspaper Association
Associated Press
Athens
Postwar public works plan urged to absorb returning workers
An Ohio call to act now on a postwar public works program echoes Robert Moses, urging state and local planning and funding. The piece argues for locally driven, well financed projects to employ 5 million war workers and veterans, avoiding federal dictation and focusing on roads, schools, prisons, welfare facilities, and aging infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Robert Moses
Treasury
New York State
Ohio
Moses
WPA
PWA
Open Cities Concept Dents Nazi Bombing Rhetoric
The piece argues Nazi open city rhetoric is hypocritical after Allied bombings of Coventry London Plymouth Rotterdam and other targets. It asserts Berlin would label any Axis city open and spare Allied ones, while Nazis dislike facing consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
London
Plymouth
Rotterdam
Berlin
Federal Budget Bureau to curb questionaries in Washington
Bureau says it will impose administrative red tape on questionnaires affecting public life. Officials claim the move saves money and manpower and may ease strain on politicians and homes. The order bars nonauthorized surveys, aiming to streamline federal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Budget Bureau
Washington
Standley Prodding Russia Raises Lend-Lease Questions
In Moscow Admiral Standley’s remarks spark debate over Russian censorship of lend-lease aid. The piece notes possible aims to pressure Russia for closer postwar collaboration and warns that American sacrifices in convoy losses to Russia deserve public acknowledgment at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Standley
Department of State
Stalin
North Africa
Admiral Standley
Wendell Willkie
Moscow
Roosevelt
Siberian
Japan
America
Murmansk
Soldier brotherly letter from Pvt Larson to Pvt Larson
The editor publishes a signed letter from Pvt Charles R. Larson to his brother John advising entering service with resolve. He notes weight gain from Dec to Jan, urges focus on drill, warns against distractions and bad company, and predicts beating the Japs and Nazis once three river men join. Mrs Clara Sarson Portland March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Pvt
Charles R. Larson
John
Army
Navy
Ray
Clara Sarson
Portland
Downington Social Notes Update of Local Military and Health News
Priv Ralph Peters returns to Fort Leonard Wood after furlough with his mother Mrs Anna Peters. Marvin P Goff goes to Camp Wheeler with other locals Jay S Gloeckner and Robert Gibson to Fort Lewis. Jan Bennett stationed at Camp Swift. Mrs Ernest Wood visits Pvt Ernest Wood at Geneva NY camp. Pfc Willis Howell on furlough from Fort Pickett. Pvt Billy Welker of Vinton at home, Pvt Robert arson on furlough in Vinton, Claude Swick back from furlough in North Carolina. Richard recovering from surgery per sister Mrs Frances King. Grandville Reeves announce birth of a son, their second. Bertha Douglas ill in Harrisonville. Mae Ball ill. Parker child ill with pneumonia. School closed for scarlet fever, one case. Sunday school attendance 17 on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
Willis Howell
Fort Pickett
Billy Welker
Vinton
Herb Welker
Robert
Arson
Louisiana
Claude Swick
North Carolina
Richard
Frances King
Grandville Reeves
Bertha Douglas
Harrisonville
Mae Ball
Parker
Standley Moscow remarks spark diplomatic unease in Washington
Raymond Clapper notes mixed US Soviet reactions to Admiral Standley remarks in Moscow. Sumner Welles says Standley spoke without prior approval as tensions rise amid planned discussions with Britain and Moscow. Litvinoff withdraws into seclusion while voices stress cautious talks to avoid further drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standley
Moscow
Sumner Welles
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Litvinoff
Madame Litvinoff
Wallace
Delaware
Ohio
Antiques on Court Street echo of Polk era items
Auction-like window displays in Court Street stores feature a lace shawl once worn at James K Polk’s inauguration and a deer rifle owned by Dr. Allen. Other artifacts include a copper bed warmer, a flintlock gun, swords, blue vases, and handmade boots linked to Civil War times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court St
James K. Polk
President Polk
E. F. Black
Frank Mitchell
L. F. Carpenter
H. L. Atkinson
Caroline McKinstry
Scott Allen
Myrtle Mitchell
W. H. McKee
Fred McCoy
Carl Fuller
Alex Cochran
William Livingston
James and
Clyde Mansfield
Q and A trivia from WAAC purses to prizefighters
A collection of Q and A items touching leather purses carried by WAAC members, the first recorded horse race in 660 B C, the If island near Marseille from Monte Cristo, bridge etiquette after shuffling to the left of the dealer, War Bond attachment rules on judgments, and Joe Gans named as the Old Master of the prize ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAC
Athens
Marseille
Island of
Chateau D'If
Dumas
Count of
Monte Cristo
Joe Gans
Glider Girl at OREN ARNOLD NEA Service
Worried Pat Friday fears fallout from substituting for Loraine Stuart on a transcontinental glider flight with Capt. Jimmy Carr. Pat overcomes stage fright in Cleveland and Chicago, earning praise as the spirit of young American womanhood while he remains engaged to Loraine. The tale ends with Loraine brandishing a gun as Pat confronts danger in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Arnold
NEA Service, Inc
Pat Friday
Lorain Stuart
Jimmy Carr
Pat
Cleveland
Jimmy
Loraine
Loraine Stuart
John
Patricia
Captain Carr
Chicago
Jim
Loraite
Ana
Navy
Hup
Airport
Michigan Boulevard
Loop
Lake Shore Drive
Special dedication service noted in Hockingport
A Sunday morning dedication service was held with Rev. Runnels presiding. Mrs. Lew Humphrey is recovering from illness. Wilma Bailey and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Codd ery. Cpl. F B Medley on 14 day leave from Warner Robins Field, Ga., visited his parents. Mrs. Harris Giffen and three children returned home after a visit with W. T. Matheny. Helen Edwards of Columbus was a weekend guest of the Medleys. Floyd Rockhold and family move to the Kelly property. Bernard Blake and Andy McClousky leave for Fort Hayes and then to an army camp. Red Cross drive reported successful in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Matheny
Helen Edwards
Columbus
C. W. Medley
Floyd Rockhold
Shade
Kelly
Bernard Blake
Andy McClousky
Fort Hayes
Red Cross
Straitsville Personal and Social Notes
Marjorie Kemper currently ill at home with scarlet fever and mumps. Harry L Davis and Bob Dishon of Warren visited family here. Everett Eveland to be county auditor. Carl Webb named deputy. Mary Thomas seriously ill at home. Robert Lines released from Cherrington Hospital and returned home by car. Agnes Wilson remains very ill. Woodbine Rebekah Lodge met in K of P Hall. Mariam Abram and Bob Campbell from Columbus visited. Wally Holcomb and Mrs Porter and son visited Mansfield. Fgt. Brown on five day furlough. Patricia Callahan infant taken to Children's Hospital Columbus for treatment. Wanda Whitmer visited from Dayton. Junior Class Play That Crazy Smith Family at Shawnee High School attended by several students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Marjorie Kemper
Charles Kemper
Harry L. Davis
Bob Dishon
Warren
Jack Davis
Albert Dishon
Everett Eveland
Carl Webb
Mary Thomas
Robert Lines
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Agnes Wilson
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Main Street
Mariam Abram
Bob Campbell
Columbus
Wally Holcomb
Lottie Porter
Frank Porter
Mansfield
Paul Hatem
Bill Brown
Patterson Field
Dayton
Fgt. Brown
Patricia
Beagle Callahan
Children's Hospital
Wanda Whitmer
Skinny Whitmer
Crazy Smith
Shawnee High School
Johnnie Beattie
Marvin Webb
Jane Douglas
Helen Fry
Sue Strain
Clarence Dicken
Lois Brown
Bob Porter
Bob Denny
Martha Ross
Helen Schmidt
Portland Social Notes in Sedalia and Nearby
Portland social notes report Sgt Donald Price returns to Sedalia Army Air Field Missouri after ten day furlough with family. Pvt Creed Jones arrives from Warner Robins Georgia for furlough with parents. Harold Wilford home on furlough from Charleston South Carolina.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Cullen
New York
O. Cleveland
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
the Public Forum
Downington Social Notes
Raymond Clapper
Ambassador Standley
New York Times
Ralph Parker
Times
Congress
Owen Meredith
Athens County
O. C. Bird
Addison Creamer
Jerseyville
D. O. Chappell
Shade School
W. H. MacFarland
Colonial
Kiangwan
China
Hanson E. Ely
U. S
First Christian Church
Howard Bobo
Lulu Wilkes
Charles E. Cameron
Pearl Drake
W. M. Williams
E. L. Church
A. W. Kasler
F. F. Kittle
Jesse Kasler
Fred Kiltan
James Day
J. W. Jones
Charles Knox
W. L. Hottel
James Musser
E. B. Bryan
E. D. Sayre
W. B. Bentley
T. R. Biddle
Athens Reading Club
First National Bank
C. C. Millikan Jewelry Store
Swanson’ Furniture ‘Company
H. D. Henry
Kirksville
George R. Kaler
Kirksville School of Osteopathy
By Galbraith
NEA
Treasury Department
James Carr
Genette
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hockingport Social Notes
Straitsville
Portland Social Notes
Donald Price
Sedalia Army Air Field
Warrensburg
Ira Price
Allie
Dorothy
Creed Jones
Warner Robins Air Depot
Macon
Harold Wilford
Charleston
S.C
Raymond Hood
Pomeroy
Harry Swan
Clarence Price
Curtis Moser
Virginia Kelch
Charles Neuman
Percy Williams
Syracuse
Edwin McLeod
Lily Smith
Reed Holt
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