Local newspaper rates and publication details for The Messenger
The Athens Messenger lists publication times and pricing including daily and Sunday editions, with subscription rates by region and term. It notes American Newspaper Publishers Association and Associated Press use, and mentions office locations and circulation terms for Ohio and outside Ohio subscribers.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio Newspaper Association
Associated Press
Ohio
The
Messenger
Churchill reveals Bay of Bengal fleet to counter Japan threat
The article notes Britain has deployed a strong battle fleet to the Bay of Bengal to counter Japanese moves toward Burma and the Malaya Straits. It cites American satisfaction with Mountbatten’s leadership and discusses implications for the Burma road, China’s needs, and the broader Allied war plans including amphibious operations and the timing of a European invasion.
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Washington
Churchill
Bay of Bengal
Burma
Malaya Straits
United States
Lord Louis Mountbatten
India
London
Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten
China
Hitler
Japan
Pacific
Indian
Malaya
Europe
Marshal Stalin
General Marshall
Teheran
Marshall
Marshal
Russia
Atlantic Ocean
Valued possession of coal drives war effort and growth
The article extols coal as essential to steel, weapons production, locomotives, and explosives. It cites coal providing 65 percent of mechanical energy for guns and tanks, 94 percent for locomotives, and significant shares of plastics and heat for homes. It elevates coal as America's key natural resource and credits free enterprise with its wartime efficiency.
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United States
America
Why Draft Calls Grow in Navy’s Expanded War Effort
Navy Secretary Knox forecasts more than three million personnel in the war department by year end as selective service calls surge. The Navy adds a dozen sea vessels daily and commissions numerous auxiliary craft weekly, needing both officers and men. Large-scale mobilization combines Army Air Force Marine Corps and naval forces into a vast wartime establishment.
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Navy
Knox
Department of the War
Army
Marine Corps
Air Forces
Still No Relief For Occupied Europe Food Blockade
The British government again refuses to lift the European blockade to deliver food and supplies to occupied Europe. The U S Senate has passed a resolution backing the plan, with neutrals and Greece cited as compliant. Hoover warns of moral and practical duty to aid victims of Nazi cruelty.
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Europe
United States Senate
Senate
Greece
Hoover
Australian workers receive 35000 American alarm clocks
Melbourne reports preparations to ship a modified form of the jeep to Australia as demand grows from farmers and ranchers Down Under. American war workers face insomnia while awaiting better gear, and farmers worry about sustaining farm machinery through another season.
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Melbourne
Australia
United Nations
Army Uses Horse Cavalry in Italian Night Recon
An Army release notes horse troops operating in Italy amid modern weapons. They perform night reconnaissance unmapped road discovery and obstacle removal for tanks and trucks, and have reportedly wiped out an enemy position.
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Italy
Jeb Stuart
Phil Sheridan
Hannifer
Genghis Kahn
Washington Calling needs new Willkie strategy in Wisconsin
Marquis Childs notes Wendell Willkie campaigns through Wisconsin with a large press corps, aiming to add delegates in Nebraska. He contrasts his 1940 effort, praising improved campaign skill and spontaneous talks, while evaluating his appeal to independent voters and his evolving delivery compared with Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Wendell Willkie
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Willkie
West Coast
William Jennings Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Silence and Deception Contrast Cited by Voltaire
A Voltaire quote notes a clear contrast between choosing to speak to deceive and remaining silent to stay impenetrable.
Ames Born Future Farmers banquet honors graduates and leaders
Ten years ago Lee Dorr led the Ames Born Future Farmers of America as president at a parent son banquet. Graduates include James Mescher Ralph Koker Howard Starlin Harry Lee Arthur Kasler Harold Koker Floyd Marquis Roso Loeffler Glen South John Kasler Harvey South Glen McDaniel Raymond Dixon. A Market-Basket grocery owned by Mrs Homer Baird on May Avenue suffered fire damage. Mrs Wilson Smith of Athens hosted a birthday party for her seven year old son Danny. Prof J L Leeder of Ohio State led a 200 voice county chorus in Logan. C W Zeigler of Logan reports birds banded near Logan were captured 3000 miles away. two killdeer banded at Gibisonville were captured in Bahia Brazil.
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Lee Dorr
Future Farmers of America
James Mescher
Ralph Koker
Howard Starlin
Harry Lee
Arthur Kasler
Harold Koker
Floyd Marquis
Roso Loeffler
Glen South
John Kasler
Harvey South
Glen McDaniel
Raymond Dixon
C. W. Zeigler
Logan
Gibisonville
Bahia
Brazil
Athens Gazette: Local Notes and Farewells in Brief
Columns note Washington corruption and graft in veterans affairs. A Pomeroy teachers meeting lists Ima Elberfeld and others. Union Grocery at Court and State closes to relocate Fulton Grocery, with J B Fulton retiring after 40 years. Athens County Farm Agent Pavey lists soybean varieties for planting.
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Union Grocery
Court and
State Sts
H. B. Nelson
Fulton
Court St
J. B. Fulton
Athens
Athens County
R. M. Pavey
Public Forum Letters Welcome for Daily Use
The Public Forum welcomes signed letters on current events. Contributors should keep letters concise to fit multiple submissions per day.
A Tribute Editor Remembers Lulu Poston of Athens
A Messenger tribute from Nelsonville mourns Lulu Poston a beloved Athens resident and former Nelsonville citizen. It recalls her active church life in the Methodist Episcopal Church and her cultural efforts, noting her devotion to youth and kindness. Her home on East Washington Street and Athens welcomed friends and supported worthy causes. Her charm and generous spirit left a bright mark on those who knew her.
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Messenger
Nelsonville
Lulu Poston
Athens
Sack
Eberle
East Washington St
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lulu
Arthur
Luftwaffe stretched thin by losses and Eastern Front demand
The piece notes that Nazi air power appears to fail to defend Western Europe as Allied air forces strike Nazi aerodromes near Paris. It cites heavy destruction of German factories and planes, reduced twin and single engine production, and a shift to anti aircraft defense. Churchill notes U S air power in Britain now exceeds the RAF. The outlook links to potential Allied invasion and ongoing Luftwaffe reorganization.
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Western
Europe
Hitler
Luftwaffe
Eastern Front
Fuehrer
London
Germany
Churchill
United States
Britain
Royal Air Force
New Heaven Verse Seeks Messenger Reader Credits
Poet's Corner prints a reader verse by Bessie M. Gorslene. The piece envisions faith as power beyond creed, tolls of betrayal, death, and distance overcome, and a future when earth and heaven are united. readers must sign with name and address.
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Messenger
Earth
Heaven
Bessie M. Gorslene
Gentlewoman Remembered by Friends in Nelsonville
In loving tribute, friends recount the closing of a kind and gentle woman whose memories linger with those who knew her. Mrs. Henry Lancaster of Nelsonville was a cousin of Miss Poston and shared in her final moments. Mrs. Parker S Sniffen Nelsonville Ohio offers further reminiscences of their late companion.
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Henry Lancaster
Nelsonville
Poston
Parker S. Sniffen
Perry County gas tax funds distributed to townships
NEW LEXINGTON March 28 A distribution of $500 in gas tax money from the state has been made to each township. Real estate tax books will be open until March 31 an extension of 15 days having been granted to conform with the closing date of the personal property tax collection which will also close March 31.
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New Lexington
Carrie Downhout Versus Ida Stith Case Entry
An entry affirms sale to the plaintiff for 1700 dollars in the case Carrie Downhout against Ida Stith and others, distributed according to a paper filed with Common Pleas Judge U S McGonagle.
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Carrie Downhout
Ida Stith
Common Pleas
U. S. McGonagle
Compensations Awarded by Industrial Commission Ohio
Perry County residents listed as receiving compensation from the Industrial Commission of Ohio including Mildred Davis Shawnee 1000 for hand injury Clarence Wollett New Lexington RFC 1500 for mine injuries Frank Parker New Lexington RFD 500 for mine injuries Arthur Hingle Crooks ville RFD 1800 back pay and 16 weekly for disability from mine air exposure Lawrence Lder Crooksville RFD 126 and 40 doctor bill for eye injury Patrick A Hillis New Lexington awarded 18 per week by Michigan IC since Jan 14 1943 for an injury in Detroit November 1942.
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Perry County
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Mildred Davis
Shawnee
Clarence Wollett
New Lexington
Lawrence Lder
Crooksville
Patrick A. Hillis
Industrial Commission of Michigan
Detroit
Petit jury to hear two money cases in Mt. Perry
A petit jury will be called Tuesday April 4 to hear W. W. Ralph versus Mt. Perry Coal Co for money. On Thursday April 6 the same jury will hear C. W. Nash against Nu Sex Oil Co for money.
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W. W. Ralph
Mt. Perry Coal Co
C. W. Nash
Nu Sex Oil Co
Money
Sheriff Holds Reckless Driver In Bladen
Woodford Green of Bladen is jailed on an open charge that may include reckless operation of an auto driving while intoxicated and destruction of property. The last will of Minerva Long of New Lexington is filed in probate court naming Estella Critchett of Moxahala as main beneficiary and detailing bequests to Lucy Teal Hammond and Sylvia Ross with residuary nieces Veda Haynes Jamestown Fanny Timmons Newport and Mary Ballard of Columbus as heirs.
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Clair Butts
Woodford Green
Bladen
Minerva Longstreght
New Lexington
Estella Critchett
Moxahala
Lucy Teal Hammond
Sylvia Ross
Veda Haynes
Jamestown
Fanny Timmons
Newport
Mary Ballard
Columbus
Minor Bell sues Continental Baking for car accident damages
Richard E. Bell through guardian Robert Bell sues Continental Baking Company in common pleas court seeking damages of 482 dollars from an October automobile accident alleged to have occurred last October.
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Common Pleas Court
Richard E. Bell
Robert Bell
Continental Baking Company
Contempt and Divorce Actions In Perry County Cases
Contempt of court proceedings begun against Wallace Grove for failure to pay temporary alimony. Charles Talbert granted a divorce from Lucy Mae Talbert in an uncontested case before Judge McGonagle. Carl Bishop versus Bernice Bishop involves custody, alimony and property claims. Maxine Martin’s divorce from George Martin was dismissed at her request. Schelin versus Schelin grants temporary alimony totals 25 dollars and 15 dollars per week.
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Wallace Grove
Charles Talbert
McCuneville
Lucy Mae Talbert
Perry County Common Pleas
McGonagle
Carl Bishop
Bernice Bishop
Maxine Martin
George Martin
Schelin
Family garage plan pits son against farmer father
In 1919 Colorado a farmer pauses a bold garage scheme by his son in law George, who seeks $8000 to buy a garage and quit the farm. Old Jan resists, arguing the farm must stay and funds are unsuitable. The family quarrels, and George leaves angry as the scene ends with a promise to continue.
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Colorado
Jan Mesnik
America
George
Little Jan
Old Man
Funston
Jan
Anna
Grandfather
Town
George Flain
Divorce Actions in Perry County Common Pleas Court
Harold Conkle vs Patricia Conkle seeks dissolution of marriage with Patricia asking custody of the minor child and child support. Marguerite Smith vs Russell Smith petitions for divorce citing gross neglect. Mac Schellin versus John Schellin also seeks divorce and child support on grounds of gross neglect.
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Harold Conkle
Patricia Conkle
Newark
Perry County Common Pleas Court
Marguerite Smith
Russell Smith
Mac Schellin
John Schellin
Local Couple Involved in Undefined Case
Donald Divers aged 25 of McConnelsville Army and Mary Hammer 27 of Rose Farm noted in a report with Peter Swaro 49 of Toledo and Dorothy Oatley 43 of Corning related to an unclear matter.
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Donald Divers
McConnelsville
Army
Mary Hammer
Rose Farm
Peter Swaro
Toledo
Dorthy Oatley
Corning, L'a
Property Transfers In Corning and Surrounding Townships
Helen King and heirs sell Corning lots 12 13 and 14 to J W Mas. George Forquer and others sell coal interest in 227.56 acres in Pike Township to Walter Howdyshell. Floy Hutchin and others in Athens County to Clay Rush and others transfer lots 354 355 in New Straitsville. Bertha Starner and others transfer lot 3 with store building in McCuneville to Alex G Porter. J Underwood and others transfer parcel in lot 54 to Ross S Underwood. Mary Hanna deceased transfers to Marrietta Smith in New Straitsville et al lots 289 290 in New Straitsville Coal Co Addition Shawnee.
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Helen King
J. W. Mas' Me
Corning
George Forquer
Walter Howdyshell
Pike Township
Floy Hutchin
Athens County
New Straitsville
Bertha Starner
Alex G. Porter
McCuneville
J. Underwood
Ross S. Underwood
Somerset
Mary Hanna
Marrietta Smith
New York and Straitsville Coal Co
Shawnee
Albany Youth Named State FFA Officer
William Elliott secretary of the Albany Chapter of Future Farmers of America was chosen vice president of the Ohio Association of FFA and will represent Southeastern Ohio. Three Albany members, William Elliott, Gene West, and George Lash, earned the State Farmer Degree and received certificates and gold charms. The degree honors farming leadership scholarship and community service with strict state limits. The Albany Chapter also won a silver award in Chapter Procedure at the convention.
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Albany
William Elliott
Future Farmers of America
Ohio Association of F.F.A
Southeastern Ohio
Albany Chapter
Gene West
George Lash
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May Ave. A
J. L. Leeder
Ohio State University
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Washington News
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Poet's Corner
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