Athens Post Office Receipt Turned Second Class Matter
Notice states entry at the Athens Post Office as second class matter under the 1918 act.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1942
Page
4
Notice states entry at the Athens Post Office as second class matter under the 1918 act.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer warns against government plans to requisition private cars or seize vehicles for driving over 40 mph. It urges rationing and local traffic restrictions instead, praising early sugar rationing responses and stressing the value of democratic processes over high handed government action.
The piece notes Anna Rosenberg's incomes from the Social Security Board and other sources, totaling substantial annual pay. It commends her performance in New York's social security effort while suggesting Congress viewed her multiple roles as excessive.
The text argues that Soviet defenses stubbornly resist collapse after Nazi advances. It notes the Red Army and war plants retreat to the Urals and beyond, suggesting future spring offensives will meet dwindling German gains yet Russia will endure while its key industrial cities stay operational.
Raymond Clapper reviews Mrs. Roosevelt’s column on Elliott Roosevelt returning from Africa with malaria and lauds Pan American Airways for building a 5000 mile African air corridor. He notes challenges like heat, rodents, and logistics, praises medical support, and warns against militarizing the line.
Peter Edson reviews the hush fought sessions before War Labor Board panels where Inland Steel and Steel Workers Organizing Committee clash. Randall and Murray deliver lengthy exchanges as they square off over auditing and governance amid gag rules and public interest.
Perry County council of health district re elects Mayor W C Mercer as president and E D Birkimer as secretary at annual reorganization. County auditor Pauline Mason reports $202 406 10 in taxes and fees distributed to schools villages townships and county. Jury awards defendant in $20 000 auto collision suit. several probate wills and estates listed. tire rationing inspector appointed. theft and parole cases noted. Divorce suits filed. marriage licenses issued. numerous real estate transfers and licenses announced.
Baldy wakes on the island hungry and paranoid suspecting Peggy’s betrayal. Myra arrives with food but Baldy nearly drowns. Peggy convinces Baldy to marry someone to seize control of the family plan and Myra to wed Ferdy while plotting routes to New York.
Wilkesville notes report the Presbyterian Church will host a chicken dinner Tuesday May 12 at 5 30 p m in the R of P Hall. Garden Club hostess Mrs Mildred Wells hosted a meeting with Rev Samuel Fleming and Mrs Howard Nunemaker in attendance. Mrs Fleming spoke on nutrition and a flower show is planned for May 26 in the Auditorium. Elizabeth McGrath of Columbus is visiting relatives, the Wisemans sold their home to her and moved to his mother Mary Wiseman's home. Dale Wiseman of McArthur and Dan Sayre with Burr Denny were in town for business. Miss Strong is employed at Athens State Hospital.
Poet readers submit verses bearing name and address in this Messenger Readers column. The poem celebrates summer rain sunshine and family ties with cheerful images of children birds flowers and stars, credited to Mrs. Corda Whetstone of The Palins Ohio.
A tribute poem by LEDA SAMS urging nations under oppression to join the Allied cause for freedom. It emphasizes peace, shelter, plenty, and a hopeful morrow where the world finds safety and justice through unity in struggle.
Noble Tuaregs and Berber nomads in the Sahara wear black lithams to cover faces while servile Tuaregs wear white lithams, explaining the origin of the terms Black Tuareg and White Tuareg.
The Philatelic Agency of the United States Post Office Department began in 1921 with sales of $50,000 and now generates more than $2,000,000 annually.
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