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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
14
The Messenger Publishing Co announces subscription rates for carrier and mail in Ohio and outside Ohio with different term prices. It notes circulation details, postal status, and advertising policy for obituaries and thanks cards. It lists offices and agency representatives in major cities.
In a May 10, 1940 anniversary analysis David Lawrence argues the Allies must press a multi-front campaign. He credits American industrial might, British resolve, and Soviet offensives for shaping a coordinated push from east and west. He predicts surprise landings and diversionary moves as key tactics leading to Hitler’s doom this year.
The article argues Germany faces manpower shortages and a shrinking birth rate while the United States Britain and Russia enjoy wartime population gains. It notes Germany's birth rate is now far lower than the American rate and predicts greater losses for Germany as the war continues.
The piece argues vast furlough costs and homefront strain as tens of thousands of U S soldiers are deployed worldwide. It notes the heavy US manpower, long separations for farm boys from Ohio to Alaska, and the ongoing need to balance leaves with battlefield demands. It warns peacemakers and critics yet acknowledges eventual policy shifts.
The article urges housewives to recycle returnable beverage bottles to support troops and civilians. It notes millions of bottles ship overseas and that keeping bottles in circulation acts as beverage insurance. If returnables made two more trips, they could replace about 15 million new bottles.
Peter Edson reports citizens’ letters to the Truman Committee reveal irregularities in war procurement and construction. An Army Inspector General inquiry found $20,000 unauthorized expenditures at Red River Ordnance Depot Texarkana Arkansas. Officers Col Raymond Marsh and Maj John W Copeland face court martial charges, with informants unnamed.
The Public Forum invites current event letters signed by the author, with signatures shown. Readers are urged to keep contributions brief to allow multiple letters in each day’s column.
James Emery Brooks from Glen Ridge New Jersey argues that old advice against changing horses crossing streams is outdated. He notes modern roads bridges and motor cars and warns against adding a fourth flat tire by delaying changes.
Local society updates report donations and visits. Pfc Earl Cray returns home on furlough from Alaska for a stay through May 22. Community events include garden club meeting and church funeral attendances. births and relocations noted. multiple residents highlighted in passing.
The House Appropriations Committee recommended an extra 6.7 million dollars for emergency infant and maternity care to assist families of enlisted servicemen. The fund adds to 23 million already appropriated and 42.8 million more is planned for the next year.
Washington educators and national groups oppose the education features of the omnibus veterans bill calling it a threat to academic freedom. Rep Rankin defends the plan as defending state rights. Both the measure and a House education committee bill provide subsistence allowances and tuition aid, but differ on the creation of a wartime education agency and advisory council.
NEW MARSHFIELD The Waterloo senior class presented The Rose of the Ranch to a filled auditorium Friday night. Mary Lou Hawk as Rose drew praise. Donna Trout played Minnie Hawes with others including Kyril Sned den and Eileen Lowry in supporting roles. Director Mr. Collins received much credit for the production.
In a tense scene at a seaside inn, Courtright, Link, and Norma discuss the suspected Japanese captor Azaraski. Norma recalls her birth in Broken Arrow Oklahoma and life in Japan, while Link jokes about her suitors as danger lingers and the group plans to stay alert. The chapter ends with unresolved tension and a cliffhanger.
Local notes report illness of Mrs. Orpha Wooten and family military ties with three sons in service. Obituary for George Mears at St Nicholas Church. David Gay recounts a field encounter with a large snake. Erie visitors attend Mrs. Mary Brucker birthday. Pvt Marshall Boggs transfers and visits wife Evelyn Smith and son Gilbert. he taught high school. Other entries list funeral attendance for George Meals and a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Edgar Wooten. Fishing at Blue Lake declines due to sulphur-mined water. Edwin Cofer returns from Alaska service to his parents.
Murray City May 8 notices list residents visiting relatives and friends in Columbus Detroit Cleveland Lewisburg Nelsonville Barberton and other localities. Names include Hank Boerger Ruth May Edith Potts Gertrude Loar and William Brown along with multiple families on short visits and social calls.
William Lewis of Akron visiting Tuppers Plains landed a 15 pound channel catfish on Shade River after a half hour battle. It was the largest rod and reel catch ever recorded there. Alfred Norman reports his Uncle Will Norman died at his home in Parkersburg.
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