Business leaders point to renewed US industry strength
The article argues American industry is booming despite past doubts. It cites strong defense and consumer production, notes rail and shipbuilding rebound, and highlights the rising airplane sector as a sign of new industrial vitality. It contends enduring business skill remains essential for postwar prosperity.
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United States
America
American
Business Week
Eugenie
Washington
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Henderson
Knudsen
Stettinius
Biggers
Nelson
Batt
The
Treckers
Office of Production Management
Weil
Rising prices and food hoarding worries housewives
Washington reports show prices rising across commodity markets as demand from military establishments grows and exports to England increase. Despite surpluses in corn, cotton, and other staples, speculation warns that housewives who stock up may pay higher prices later.
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Washington
England
Hess’s desertion seen as clash with Hitler over Russia move
Raymond Clapper argues Hess defected amid Hitler’s strategic shift from Europe to Atlantic aims. He weighs Hess’s loyalty history, recent public appearances, and possible motives, suggesting a rift over aligning with Russia or breaking toward a western route that could bring the United States into war.
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene Defense sales push across agencies
Peter Edson describes how the defense mobilization effort is sold to the public. Top officials, military leaders, and dollar-a-year men in the Office for Emergency Management deliver speeches to persuade citizens, chambers of commerce, and manufacturers that full production and expansion are essential for wartime readiness.
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Washington
Ministry of Propaganda
Army
Navy
Office For Emergency Management
Naval Station
Defense Agency
Armed Services
Knox
Stimson
OPM
Chambers of Commerce
Economic outlook hints at steady prices and farm income
The article argues production is rising so most can buy essentials at prices just above current levels as federal officials manage supply. It says a shortage of farm commodities is unlikely and that controlled prices will prevent excess costs. Government loans on surplus foods are said to ensure ample supplies, while modestly higher prices would boost farmer income and spending.
Murray City Seniors Plan Annual Alumni Meeting
Murray City report shows the Murray High School Alumni announcing their tenth anniversary meeting on Saturday, May 31. The event features music by Joyce's orchestra of Zanesville and a chicken dinner served by the Band Boosters. Numerous local and regional residents are listed as visiting or staying with relatives.
Ohio University students stage Athens Junior-Senior High event
Athens County Children's Home residents enjoyed a program of clowning acrobatics dances and tumbling by Ohio University physical education majors. The Athens Junior-Senior High School reception for seniors was held in the high school gymnasium sponsored by the junior class. Over 200 Athens boys and girls joined the Scooter Carnival on Lorene Ave conducted by OU students.
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Athens County Children’s Home
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio University Physical Education Department
Lorene Ave
Wells Boost Athens Country Club Water Supply
Twenty years ago the second well at the Athens Country Club yielded about one thousand gallons per hour. The Sigma Pi auxiliary hosted a farewell dinner at the chapter house 16 S Congress St for members leaving Athens. At 216 W Washington St the Current Events Club held a party for Mrs J W Jones and Mrs C W Snyder departing town.
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Athens Country Club
Sigma Pi
S. Congress St
J. R. Harvey
Washington St
Current Events Club
J. W. Jones
C. W. Snyder
Athens
Crown City Marriage and Local Visits Report
Arthur Stewart and Miss Helen Wade of Springfield were married by Rev. Oma Williams at her Crown City home Friday. Attendees included the groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart of Bladen and Miss Wanda Sheets of Crown City. Mrs. James McKib and daughter Helen of Zaleski visited Crown City. McKibben, deputy grand matron, inspected Proctorville chapter. Miss Marjorie Fleure visits her brother Chester in Detroit. Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Rankins were held at Crown City Methodist Church, burial in Crown City Cemetery. Mrs. Mildred Hardway and Mrs. Marjorie Gatewood of Gallipolis visited Crown City. Stanley Dillon of Letart Falls visited family Friday. Stanley Beery appointed Crown City marshal.
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Crown City
Arthur Stewart
Helen Wade
Springfield
Oma Williams
James Stewart
Bladen
Wanda Sheets
James McKib
Helen
Zaleski
J. W. Coleman
McKibben
Ohio Eastern Star
Eastern Star
Proctorville
Coleman
Marjorie Fleure
Chester
Detroit
Georgia Rankins
Crown City Methodist Church
Mildred Hardway
Marjorie Gatewood
Gallipolis
Stanley Dillon
Letart Falls
Stanley Beery
Poet's Corner Verses From Messenger Readers
Betty Snyder of Middleport Ohio submits verse about life learning and hope. The piece urges resilience through troubles with lines about Mother Nature granting a turn and not losing hope, reflecting a hopeful personal reflection.
Apple Grove Ice Cream Social Promises Community Evening
Apple Grove Methodist Church will host an ice cream social in the church annex this Saturday evening. Russell Lee of West Chester visited with his wife and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Sharp over the weekend, and Mrs Lee returned home Sunday. Charles Sharp spent Sunday with his mother in Huntington. Mrs Wesley Bellas has influenza and tonsillitis. A Mother's Day program at the church school featured the Young People’s Class honoring mothers, presenting flowers to Mrs Sidney Carpenter the youngest mother and to her mother Mrs George Hayman the mother with the most children, noting Hayman’s large family of five daughters and five sons.
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Apple Grove
Methodist Church
Church Annex
Russell Lee
West Chester
Charles Sharp
Sidney Carpenter
George Hayman
Three to Make Ready in Cardman Center
Paula confronts rival Kilo Sherwood leader of the Anti Fraternity League as secret plans unfold on campus. Bill Jenks uses a hidden camera during a barn meeting while Chris Wentrich hides his amusement. Paula tries to protect him as a staged disruption erupts and threatens her trust.
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Paula
Kilo Sherwood
Cardman
van Horn
Kilo
Paul
Paula Jeffers
Cardman Center
Sweetland
Bill Jenks
Tony
Bill
League
Jenks
Gamma Taus
New York
The
Chris Wentrich
Kile
Paulie
Death notice and social notes from Kanauga Friends mourn Huntington woman
News Notes of Kananga report Mrs. Violette Comstock died at her Huntington home on Monday May 5. Funeral services were led by Rev. Billups of Pt. Pleasant. She leaves multiple relatives in Huntington Ashland and Iva and her husband Homer Comstock. The column also records visitors and local social events, including gatherings by the Deem family, and health updates on Miss Ruth Halfhill and Mrs. Owen Black, with various other calls on residents in Kanauga and nearby towns.
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Kanauga
Violette Comstock
Huntington
Billups
Pt. Pleasant
William Cheap
Ashland
John Trosti
Iva
Luther Lee
Homer Comstock
Paul Ables
Daisy Saunders
Bessie Davis
Columbus
C. G. Houck
Davis
J. C. Johnson
Harvey Bishop
Ironton
Ruth Halfhill
Poplar Ridge
James Register
John Dexter
Belpre
John Flynn
John Vickers
Hall
Blissfield
W. Va
Owen Black
Thomas McDerpmott
Steubenville
Byron Ward
Plan Rural Program At Ohio Chapel
Members of Ohio Valley Grange plan to observe a Rural Life program Sunday night in Ohio Chapel. Members of the church school will participate in the exercises.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Grange
Ohio Chapel
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