This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists publishers Frederica W Bush and Gordon K Bush with management roles. It details subscription rates by carrier, mail, overseas service, and Ohio/non Ohio pricing, plus advertising terms and obituary/card of thanks notices. It also notes Associated Press affiliation and national representatives.
The House Post-War Military Policy panel hears King’s report on war at sea and argues for unified command under one national military force. He cites Army Navy teamwork and lessons in air power, amphibious ops, and convoy escorts as proof that unity wins battles and should guide long term defense planning.
Thoughtful churchmen urge restoring the rural church to community life in South eastern Ohio. They note abandoned hill country structures, automobile driven centralization, and a need for small humble churches to provide solace for war‑stricken families and communities during wartime rationing.
Meigs County hosts a practical court school where older residents learn jury duty by participation. Officials praise the program for demystifying court procedures and boosting civic confidence, noting women increasingly called for juror service and that participation shapes future citizen responsibility.
David Lawrence argues that wartime actions have been misused to enforce maintenance of membership and closed shop policies. He warns of federal compulsion, seizure of property, and potential dictatorship, urging Congress to criminalize official violations and curb executive power.
Peter Edson reports that enforcement officials warn the textile and apparel trade may see hidden sales by mills. Falsified invoices and side cash premiums are possible as grey goods move to converters and finishers. Regulators may adjust prices and production rules to curb trends.
A Labour member told Parliament Britain has no plan to forsake its empire for a segment of the American press. He reassured Americans uneasy about Britain becoming an adjunct of the empire.
The piece notes Marshal Stalin's May Day order calling for coordinated Allied action to finish the German threat. It cites renewed Soviet offensives if and when Anglo American and French forces strike, with expected heavy action across the Baltic, Lwow sector, and Romania as part of a broader drive to destabilize Hitler’s hold in the Balkans and Hungary.
Grace F. McVay, president of the Athens League of Women Voters, argues in a Dayton publication that democracy requires active citizen participation. She warns that apathy and disfranchising attitudes erode votes and urges readers to use the May 9 primary to express their views and elect representatives who reflect the will of the people.
A compiled Q and A set lists 83 World War II Medal of Honor recipients and a $75000 annual presidential salary. It notes the Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress, explains a light year as distance light travels annually, and defines the Goldfish Club. It also covers Stalin’s full name Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin and the first Academy Award winners Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor. It states ten U S cabinet offices exist.
Mr and Mrs D V Morris and son Clayton were in Pomeroy and Middleport on business Monday. Mrs Morris and son visited her brother T E McLaughlin and wife at Middleport. Lawrence Oxley and sons from Albany spent the weekend with L D Cottrill and daughter Neva. Oxley to report for Army service soon. Nellie Vale Carolyn Holcomb and Rex Shenefield joined a Columbian senior and junior group on a Buckeye Lake picnic. Lauren Hoffman led the trip. Lena Knapp and granddaughter June Dearth visited Ev en Morris and family Sunday. Carl Knapp stayed Sunday night with Clayton Morris and rode to Columbia school Monday. Earl Arbaugh of Wilkesville was in the area on Thursday. Caster Cemetery Association will meet at Columbia Chapel Saturday afternoon May 6. All with relatives buried there should attend. Frank Westfall of Springfield spent the weekend here with his family.
In Yokohama Captain Azaraski and Captain Baldwin plan a coup involving interned Americans Lieut. Link Belt and Norma Greer. Courtright comforts Link as they tour the city and discuss Norma fate while tensions rise during a midnight car ride.
The Junior Class performed Made to Order Hero with $27.55 ticket receipts. Eighth grade top state test students include William Davidson and Lenore Dinsmoor among others. Waterloo honor roll lists many grades. F.H.A. girls earned third degree in Amesville and honorary degrees awarded. State scholarship tests led to multiple applicants. banquet planned May 10 for Agricul ture and Home Economics.
Dorcas Social And Personal items list numerous visits and gatherings. Nellie Johnson hosts a dinner for Howard Johnson Racine Maggie Weaver and sons Emerson and Melvin Weaver. Sadie Wolfe visits Columbus. Beegle family guests. Emma Salser leads Ladies Aid meeting. Van Meter returns from Texas Army camp for furlough. various visitors and relatives haunt local households across Racine Columbus Bashan Syracuse Great Bend and Omercy.
Jackie Enghe, 11, Rufus Putnam School, won certificates from the Ohio Department of Physical Education for leading both the city league basketball and recreation ball teams. East Side School fifth graders staged Proud Princess with Patsy Sherrard Frederick Brown Jack Groves Richard Chapman Lewis Maynard Freda Young Betty Birge Dick Schloss Sara Baird Jack Welsh John Ator Mary Bingman Elma Sams John Tail Charles Kleinschmidt. Athens County FERA payroll stood at 4665 dollars weekly. Don Cheadle Albany elected president of the year’s first 4-H Club. officers included Edward Van Dyke Lee Enlow Arthur Enlow Dale Scott.
The report notes Logan Pottery opening a clay mine on the Charles Campbell farm near the County Infirmary. It records Athens area leaders including L J Eberle Harry Kelley Nelsonville A E Whaley F H Gifford Amenville Dr C Von Sheele W A Finney Charles E Kincade and J Howard Cline. Also mentions The Messenger radio page with a regenerative three circuit receiver and radio schools of the air for several universities and shows bathing beauty contestants for Atlantic City 1924 with Catherine Campbell among entrants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.