The Athens Messenger masthead and notice of rates
The Athens Messenger publishes weekdays with a Sunday edition. Frederick W Bush is publisher and Gordon K Bush is general manager. Charles H Harris is managing editor. The paper is a member of multiple associations and the Associated Press receives dispatches exclusively. Subscription rates are listed for in Ohio and outside, with carrier and single-copy options.
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Athens Stessenger
Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Associated Press
Ohio
Gas Ration Policy Sparks Senate and House Debate
The column criticizes Senate figures like Downey and Barkley over limits on lawmakers gas use and highlights a House dispute with Rep. Faddis defending fuel rationing. It argues longer term legislative issues deserve focus beyond parking lot disputes and perks.
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Washington
Senate
Downey
California
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Senator Barkley
Rep. Faddis
Pennsylvania
Faddis
Congressman Faddis
Senator Downey
Time to overhaul Washington publicity machinery
The piece argues Roosevelt favors reform to curb overbroad news suppression in wartime. It warns that secrecy fuels confusion between experts, risking a malignant fifth column effect. It cites fuel rationing mixed messages from OPA and officials, urging competent reporting to clarify.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Office of Price Administration
Ickes
Henderson
Oil heaters to face severe rationing next winter
The article states oil burning heaters will be heavily rationed, prompting coal users to stockpile fuel. It notes Washington urged coal hoarding to ease supply tensions for mining regions this season and hints at broader energy shifts impacting the Hocking Valley.
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Washington
Hocking Valley
Wallace's vision of a common man era in the people's century
Raymond Clapper lauds Vice President Wallace's postwar peace speech calling for a century of the common man. He highlights themes of productivity, anti imperialism, and U.N. purposes while urging Roosevelt to lead the Western alliance toward enduring freedoms and economic reform.
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Wallace
Press Association
America
India
China
Latin America
Hitler
United Nations
Roosevelt
Why Americans Need Why Explained in War Effort
Field reps for the Office for Emergency Management found that the public wants clear explanations for war restrictions and price fixes. The why behind hardships from sewing thread shortages to wage costs matters to gain wholehearted support for home front measures.
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OEM
Office For Emergency Management
War time shortages and public sacrifice urged at home
Officials warn cork, rubber, and sugar shortages affect life while power and rationing drive wartime efficiency. They urge daylight use to spread load, discourage hoarding, and stress shared sacrifice as inventors race to replace scarce materials.
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Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Corning Social Notes Mention Local Club and Visits
Corning Methodist Class 13 met at Mrs. Lulu Dunlap home Tuesday evening with singing and readings. Guests included Mrs. Charles Graham and Mrs. Florence Worrell. Members listed include Mary Roof Mamie Hardin and Mary Spence with plans for June meeting and lunch served by Mrs. Dunlap.
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Mary Spence
Minnie Ballis
Dunlap
Lora Longley
Charles Graham
Columbus
Florence Worrell
Springfield
Lee Thomas
Alzina Keller
Mary Roof
Mamie Hardin
Madeline Gannett
Flora Briggs
Thelma Frasure
Gertie Spence
Leata Markley
Elizabeth Hardy
Vivian Keller
Sarah Blower
Myrta McCoy
Local wedding unites Miss Wilson and Charles Fenneken
In a Saturday ceremony at United Brethren Church in Corning Rev. Arthur C. Shonkwiler joined Miss Alice Mae Wilson and Charles Fenneken. Guests included Mrs. M R Brown and George Fenneken Jr. The couple will reside at 2049 Dana Street Toledo after a reception.
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United Brethren Church
Corning
Arthur C. Shonkwiler
Alice Mae Wilson
William Wilson
Charles Fenneken
George Fenneken
M. R. Brown
A. C. Shonkwiler
U. B. Church
Fenneken
Corning High School
Toledo
New York Central
Dana St
Philos
PROM SATURDAY NIGHT AT HIGH SCHOOL FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
The annual Junior-Senior prom will be held in the high school auditorium on Saturday night May 16 with a special program honoring the graduating class. The Altar society of St Bernard's Church hosts a public card party Sunday afternoon two to four with euchre bridge and games and prizes. A jitney lunch will be served.
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Altar Society
St. Bernard's Church
Friendly Neighbors hold games and prizes at Hillis home
Mrs Leona Hillis hosted a Monday night gathering for the Friendly Neighbors club with games and prizes. Lunch was served. The next meeting is set for Monday May 25 at Mrs Lucy Winnenberg's home.
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Leona Hillis
Friendly Neighbors Club
Lucy Winnenberg
Miss Gwen dolyn Wilson Weds John Olds in Russell Ky
Announcement from Mrs. Charles Fenneken states Miss Gwen dolyn Wilson and John Olds were married in a double ring ceremony in Russell Kentucky on April 29. Wilson wore a light blue suit with navy and rose accessories. Attendants were absent. Mrs. Olds is a Corn ing high school graduate who attended Otterbein College and Beauty Culture School in Columbus and previously managed Lamborn Beauty Shoppe in Glouster before moving to Cleveland.
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Charles Fenneken
Gwendolyn Wilson
John Olds
W. Olds
Columbus
Russell, Ky
Miss Wilson
Olds
Corning High School
Otterbein College
Westerville
Beauty Culture School
Lamborn
Glouster
Cleveland
Broadwell Social Roundup of Visits and Illness
Broadwell residents noted family and friend visits across nearby towns including Nelsonville Waterford Music Run Amesville Godown Columbus and Dayton. Several families hosted guests while Mrs Henry North is seriously ill and the Mother’s Day program was held Sunday evening.
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Lewis Parsons
Waterford
Lyle White
Broadwell
John Young
Roger
Horace Parsons
Perley Keirns
Amesville
Bernice Phillips
Big Run
George Smith
Henry North
Dan McKinley
Jacksonville
Lester White
Claire Nice
Columbus
Edward Westbrook
Delma Lou
Ralph Westbrook
Marietta
Waymer White O
Dayton
Amos White
Hattie Kincade
Eva Norris
Guysville
James Harkins
Famous Colored Diamonds Highlight Legendary Gems
The article recalls renowned colored diamonds including the Hope diamond with deep blue hue, the Tiffany diamond described as a clear canary yellow, and the Dresden diamond noted for its green color.
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Hope
Tiffany
Caribbean Crisis Plot Thickens on Dutch Island Visit
Bill Talcott faces a serious accounts shortage as auditor Hal Halsey arrives to take over the American chemical plant on a Caribbean Dutch island. June Paterson confronts memories and a looming danger as Halsey tries to protect her from a threat revealed in a nighttime confrontation.
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Bill Talcott
Halsey
Caribbean
June Paterson
Bill
MacDowell
June
Lowell Byrd
Saint Thomas
Alias
Charlotte Amalie
Anegada
Lowell
New York
Leonard Halsey
Paterson
Federal Chemical
Talcott
Gia Anii Anashinane Ala
Local High School Graduates and Notable Court Incident
Ten years ago Jacksonville-Trimble High School awarded diplomas to Norma Leadinghaus Theresa Heck Morena Deal Clea Dust Grace Wat kin s Gertrude Vermaaten Edith Tinker Elizabeth Danko Elma Mackey Pauline Antle Phyllis Border Nira Louise Pettit Leona Hall Margaret Shirkey Mary Russell Flora Grimm Godie Magas Mary Alice Hallam Erma Jewett Charles Tinker Charles Gill Eldon Grinstead Arthur Schoeman Harold Robinet te Carl Herbst Melvin Koons Harold Conway Clifton Chalfant Vern White Reford Willeke Lloyd Wyatt Hyatt Pettit William Gaskalla James Duncan Sheriff A O Tracy’s son Otho was assaulted at a Middleport Hotel but not seriously hurt. Nelsonville Music Festival features included Marie Hall Florence Easterling Audrey Hall Eugene Arnold Herbert Woody Edison Hickman Charles Evans Frances Kouri Joe Galvin. Animal coloring prizes went to Charles Edgar Wallace Nelsonville Mary Ellen Ogg Amesville Alfred Lynch Albany.
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Jacksonville- Trimble High School
Norma Leadinghaus
Theresa Heck
Morena Deal
Clea Dust
Grace Watkins
Gertrude Vermaaten
Edith Tinker
Elizabeth Danko
Elma Mackey
Pauline Antle
Phyllis Border
Nira Louise Pettit
Leona Belle Hall
Margaret Shirkey
Mary Russell
Flora Grimm
Godie Magas
Mary Alice Hallam
Erma Jewett
Charles ‘Tinker
Charles Gill
Eldon Grinstead
Arthur Schoeman
Harold Robin
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Select American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Raymond Clapper
Lincoln
International Latex Corporation
Washington Post
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Corning Social Notes
Rausch Manufacturing Company
Columbus High School
United States Army
Camp Beauregard
Corning Personals
O. M. Watson
Racine
E. C. Hardin
John Lamb
Jacqueline Lamb
Lu Brown
Zanesville
John Brinkworth
Teaneck
N. J
Joseph Brunton
Ralph Hardy
S. E. Frasure
Marge Eleanor
Thomas Charlton
Ned Charlton
Rita Kinsel
John Gaitten
Maynard Gaitten
James Smith
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Somerset
Fultonham
Charles
Jessie Schlingerman
Violet Walters
Robina
Frank Flowers
Prom
Hillis
By Galbraith
NEA Service. Inc
Chapter
Mr. Talcott
Malsey
Elizabeth McGrath
H. S. Burson
Athens
Chi Omega
L. V Brown
University Terrace
F. L. Preston
D. H. Moore
J. H. Cline
F. J. Beasley
L. D. Poston
Franz L. Woodworth
Winfield Scott
Blaine R. Goldsb
W. H. Herrold
N. Congress So
D. Daniel McGurk
First Methodist Church
College St
Paul Moorman
Maplewood Drive
Jane
Joe Gil
Darrel Tom
Alvena
Wendell Davidson
Elizabeth One
Harold Gorham
Mary
Donna
Nell Pinkerton
Tom
Paul Clark
Dick Snow
Eleanor Mors
Clifton Stout
Joe Blakely
Alen Spaulding
William James
Bee
Otho Tracy
Meigs County
A. O. Tracy
Middleport
Nelsonville
Marie Hall
Florence Easterling
Audrey Hall
Eugene Arnold
Herbert Woody
Edison Hickman
Charles Evans
Frances Kouri
Joe Galvin
Charles Edgar Wallace
Mary Ellen Ogg
Alfred Lynch
Albany
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