Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger dates back to 1826 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher. The paper lists morning and afternoon editions, discounts for subscriptions, and regional circulation rates including Ohio and foreign locations. It notes associate organizations and national representation, plus nominal obituaries or cards of thanks pricing.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Messeger Shing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Messenger
John W. Culle
Chicago
Gaapens
New York
Columbus
Dream of Genius Highlights Airlines Role in War Effort
The 1934 cancellation of airmail contracts forced Army pilots to carry mail and teach hard lessons. Decades later airlines again aided wartime transport, proving private enterprise can advance national defense. Major General Harold L. George credits their cooperation as essential to airborne operations and rapid cargo movement.
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Army Air Force
United States
Army
Navy
Office of War Information
North American
Aleutians
Harold L. George
Air Transport Command
Postwar Savings and Inflation Outlook After War
The piece surveys Americans holding about 90 billion dollars in savings and forecasts deflation or inflation risks as war plant shutdowns and civilian demand unfold. It argues price controls, taxes, and careful spending will shape postwar stability, with high debt and ongoing shortages looming. It calls for financial caution and intelligent policy from the public and government.
Patent Pool Aids Allied War Effort Across Oceans
Allied victory relies on a British American patent pool allowing free access to talent and inventions on both sides. Aircraft radio and ordnance benefit, with some devices public and others highly secret. Postwar unwinding will raise many questions, yet cooperation now speeds defeat of Nazis and Japs.
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Allied
Army
Navy
Japanese Prisoners Give Up Fight in Marshalls
A wartime column notes many Japanese prisoners in the Marshalls are tiring of combat. Reports from China claim Japanese fighters are wounding themselves to be sent home, a sign of waning zeal in the occupation.
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Marshalls
China
Remy Hara-Kiri
Pressure on Ireland to expel Axis diplomats seen as war issue
Washington reports growing Allied confidence and US led push for Dublin to sever ties with Germany and Japan. Ireland faces pressure over Axis diplomats using neutral soil to relay troop movements, impacting Allied war effort and American troops.
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Washington
Ireland
Rome
Spain
Vatican
Northern
Dublin
Germany
Japan
Britain
United States
Wilson
Balfour
World Councils
Oil in Arabia and U S interests clash in Middle East
Washington columnist notes the Arabia oil concession held by Standard Oil of California and the Texas Company, detailing the role of Ibn Saud, Iraq Petroleum, and British dominance. He cites friction with Standard Oil of New Jersey and Socony Vacuum over government participation and the potential impact on wartime fuel supplies.
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Washington
Arabia
Saudi
Middle East
Texas
California
Standard Oil of
Texas Company
Ibn Saud
U. S
New Jersey
Socony Vacuum
Iraq Petroleum Company
Iraq Petroleum
Department of State
Iraq
Haifa
Mediterranean
Mrs Nora Gower Files Candidacy in Presidential Race
Situation wanted notice features Mrs Nora Gower of Los Angeles 76 domestic seeking to clean up Washington and run government as efficiently as a household. She has filed her candidacy for the presidential race.
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Washington
Nora Gower
Los Angeles
Delinquency debate on parental responsibility and duty
Readers reply to Ruth Millett on juvenile delinquency. Cassius M. Clouston and others urge parents to model godly behavior, discipline, and education. oppose deferments, calling for civic duty and patriotism reflected in daily conduct.
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the Messenger
Ruth Millett
Cassius M. Clouston Buchtel
Citizens Debate Deferments and Duty in Draft Debate
A reader expresses pride in American citizens facing draft and argues the nation belongs to the people who should decide leadership. He reflects on families watching sons depart and commends patriots unable to serve due to illness or age, urging collective sacrifice to preserve democracy.
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Selective Service Board
L. M. Harvey
P. C. Lanning
the Messenger
Athens Messenger
Ontades Ton
White House
Spring Time on the Farm Poem by Thelma L. Pickett
Thelma L Pickett from Nelsonville Ohio submits a verse about longing for spring on the farm. The poem recalls milking cows watching horses calves and streams and ends with a tribute to America as a beloved homeland.
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Dobbin
America
Thelma L. Pickett
Nelsonville
Ohio
Homeward Wish From a Soldier in Italy
Walter F. Tucker writes from Italy to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker Athens R D 4. He speaks of being safe, hopes to return soon, and recalls family support during hardship while noting the war against the Germans continues. He asks his parents to keep faith and endure with courage.
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Walter F. Tucker
Italy
Leonard Tucker
Athens
Ed Tompson Injury Shocks Sharpsburg Community
Ed Tompson suffered three broken toes and a smashed foot in a mine accident recenty. Local residents shared weekend visits and social calls with family across Sharpsburg including Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Reeve Mrs. Chuck Trecker and other relatives.
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Sharpsburg
Ed Tompson
Sherman Reeve
Chuck Trecker
Columbus
Herman
Camden Headly
Arthur North
Elmer Trecker
Amesville
Lightnings to Labrador in a Harrowing Greenland Flight
In July 1942 a squadron of P-38 Lightnings and B-17s flew a grueling mission from Labrador toward Greenland. Severe clouds, icing, and radio failures blocked routes. Only five of sixteen fighters reached safety, with others bailing, turning back, or landing hours later after a day-long ordeal.
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Labrador
Davis Strait
Arctic Circle
Greenland
Berlin
Sigptaing
Bnd
Green
Major Chambers
Labrador Base
Tomcat Yellow
Iceland
Britain
Monk Hunter
England
Atlantic
Star Garden Club Meets for Program
Twelve members gathered March 9 at the home of Mrs. Neva Nicholson for a Star Garden Club meeting. Program chair Estella Radekin led a gold themed evening with talks by Elizabeth Stout on Gold Flowers and Winnie Bolin on Gold Vegetables. Estella Radekin read Living With Flowers by E. A. Guests included Mrs. Irma Yale and Mrs. Ray Nicholson. April’s meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Nelson’s.
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Dexter
Star Garden Club
Neva Nicholson
Estella Radekin
Elizabeth Stout
Winnie Bolin
E. A
Estella Rade
Irma Yale
Friendship Garden Club
Ray Nicholson
Rutland Club
Frank Nelson
Nicholson
Norma Nicholson
Monument Marks Site Of Mystery
In Aberdeen Ohio the 1891 murder of Ezekiel Martin remains unsolved after a gunshot to the neck left his killer unknown. A life sized statue on the cemetery pedestal honors the victim and keeps the story alive at local gatherings.
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Aberdeen
Prous Ezekiel Martin
Ohio
Ohio River
Martin
Ezekiel Martin
Italy
Hockingport Church services and local notes
Rev Runnels will preach at 9 30 am at the Hockingport Church with Sunday School at 10 30 am Athens County Union Services are set for 2 30 pm at the church led by Deeters Thelma Medley and her child visited Parkersburg relatives and local families hosted guests The Cook L property was remodeled and a store moved there by Mr and Mrs Robert C Other locals, including Walker Norman and Monroe Foster, are noted with weekend visits and family gatherings
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Hockingport
Runnels
Athens County Union
Deeters
Robert C
Cook L
Adams
Thelma Medley
Parkersburg
W. Va
Co. W. Medley
Walker Norman
Aoe
Dayton
Neff Norman
Monroe Foster
Mollie Underwood
Little Hocking
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