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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1943

Page

4

Fragmented OCR: Names and notices in a chaotic list

A garbled OCR passage lists many personal names and scattered phrases including marriage and court terms, with fragments like May and DC references. The text resembles a damaged newspaper item containing names such as Haddo, Jani vetta, Lehmatr, Enid, Clara Mainette, Mary, Barker, Jim Hport, and references to divorce or marriage filings, lacking coherent narrative.

Jane Haddon Hood M Huster Lehma Love Moner Othy Pr Jand Mi Palme Chi Lips Enid Ina Clara Mainette Jane Bole Mary Jor Mei Ucker Waiter Mary M Duane Barker Bell Dal Jack Fub Fickel Joes Castin Ark Jim H Port Heinleie Holden Abel Chick Bing

Questioning Wartime Housing Expenditures and Waste

The author criticizes the idea that no expenditure is too large for victory. Citing FDR and 400 million for war housing, the piece highlights the Point Pleasant war housing project’s mud and dust, cites the Truman committee scandal in New Jersey, and argues for scrutinizing government spending while supporting the war effort.

FDR Point Pleasant War Plant New Jersey Truman Committee Senate

War Production Board Forms Two Advisory Committees

The War Production Board created two new advisory committees and they have met and begun work. The Auto Wreckers Industry Advisory Committee has 12 members and met in Washington. The Barn and Barnyard Industry Advisory Committee proposes badges for workers to foster pride in the war production program.

War Production Board Auto Wreckers Industry Advisory Committee Washington

The Athens Messenger Publication Details 1666 to 1920

The Athens Messenger presents publishing notes with men and offices listed. It notes publishing company The Messenger Publishing Co G K Buher and Gen Mer cs H Ha as editors and managers along with Associated Press membership and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.

Athens Messenger W. Bu Messe Ser Publishing CO G. K. Buher Gen. Mercs H. Ha

Potato Troubles Hit Army and Civilians Alike

The piece outlines a strained potato supply amid wartime. With old crop limits, the Army and Navy demand dominates distribution, forcing higher seed prices and rationed civilian access. Grow-your-own gardens and preservation emerge as practical responses.

Washington Victory Army Navy

Buck Rogers Vision Drives Federal Air Regulation Debate

Discussion of the Lea Bailey bill to extend Civil Aeronautics Act regulation to all air commerce. The piece argues that national character of air transport makes local control impractical and credits Congressional committees with shaping legislation that sustains peacetime air supremacy.

Buck Rogers Congress America Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce House of Representatives

Air, land, sea unity fuels Allied optimism in Tunisia victory

In Washington observers hail the Tunisia campaign as proof of perfected air umbrella tactics enabling Allied advance. They note improved aircraft production, longer range fighters, and the blending of air power with tanks and artillery as key to future invasion plans. Confidence centers on superior equipment and logistics supporting victory.

Washington Tunisia United Nations North Africa Allied Command Roosevelt Pacific Atlantic MacArthur New Guinea United States America Germany Hitler Goebbels

Sweden poised for postwar trade leadership and Russia ties

Clipper reports Sweden’s wartime prosperity likely to surge after the war as it plans rapid postwar deliveries to Russia and Poland. Sweden’s vast fleet, blockade status, and readiness of tankers support expanded Baltic trade and rebuilding efforts, amid cautious steadiness toward Russia and Finland.

Stockholm Sweden Russia Baltic Leningrad Poland Finland America Joseph E. Davies Moscow Roosevelt

Perry County Court Notes Highlight Memorial Day Grants

NEW LEXINGTON Ohio Perry County judges announce reduced grand jury sessions at the May term to save funds. A new petit jury is to serve through November. Memorial Day plans include county grants totaling 850 with 15 organizations receiving 50 each and multiple church and individual benefactions in the Perry County area.

New Lexington A. 8. McGonagie Common Pleas Court McGonagle Perry County

Ramsey and Ambrose Released From Perry County Jail

Earl Ramsey, Gene Ambrose of New Straitsville were released from Perry County Jail after completing fines.

ARF Earl Ramsey City Gene Ambrose New Straitsville Perry County

Man Held In Violation Of Divorce Injunction

Gerla D. Kiefer aged 32 is jailed after sheriff reports he violated a divorce injunction issued in common pleas court by Pauline Kiefer. He was restrained from molesting his wife or visiting her home.

Gerla D. Kiefer Common Pleas Court Pauline Kiefer Shirley Johnson Common Pleas Evelyn Johnson Pauline Kienz Gerald Kienz

Personal Property Tax Revenues Rise for First Half

County treasurer C. W. Norris reports higher personal property tax collection for the first half of the year, with over $4,000 more intangible tax than the same period last year.

C. W. Norris

Deed and Mortgage Records Recorded This Week

In the office of County Recorder Nina M Holden the week ending recorded 20 deeds 34 leases 34 chattel mortgages 1 power of attorney 9 real estate mortgages for 15779 cancelled 1 lease 33 chattel mortgages and 13 real estate mortgages for 13365.

Nina M. Holden County Recorder

First and Final Account of James T. Murray as Administrator

The probate court records the first and final account of James T. Murray as administrator of the estate of John J. Murray showing receipts amounting to $14 482.54 and similar disbursements.

James T. Murray John J. Murray

Will Filed for Frances Downey Probate Bequest to Strose Church

The will of Frances Downey, late of this city, filed in probate court, bequeaths 200 dollars to Strose church for masses.

St. Joseph Church Catholic Church Extension Society of the Strose Church St. Vincents “Orphan Asylum Perry County St. Aloysius Alumnae Society Loretta Thacker J. L. Bennett T. W. Bennett Loretta, Thacker R. E. Bennett Leo V. Bennett Emmett Forquer Mark Forquer Cecelia Forquer Frances Downey

Divorce actions move in common pleas court

Loren Mauk sues Betty E. Mauk for divorce arguing neglect and cruelty asks dismissal of his petition and restoration of maiden name McCaughey. Eileen Sands seeks divorce from Charles Sands via Lucille Brown and Judge McGonagle to hear this week followed by Winona Henry versus Leary Henry.

Loren Mauk Betty E. Mauk Common Pleas Court McCaughey Eileen Sands Charles Sands Lucille Brown McGonagle

Italy on the brink as Axis falters in war thoughts

Dewitt Mackenzie argues Italy faces collapse as Allied air power gains in the Mediterranean. He suggests Hitler may withdraw to the Alps, leaving Mussolini exposed behind the Alps while Africa falls to the Allies.

Dewitt MacKenzie Italy Little Kingdom Mussolini London Hitler North Africa Mediterranean North African Luftwaffe Benito France Alps

Question and Answer Item Reflects WWII Era Trivia

A trivia item lists Greece as the country associated with the drachma coin during Nazi occupation. It also notes Canadian Maritime Provinces and Prince Edward Island with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and explains Princess Elizabeth studies French due to its diplomatic prominence.

Maritime Provinces Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Canada

One Man Staff On Secret Island War Game

Beth Carter serves as Major Brit Jackson's discreet aide on a Pacific island base guarding critical war plans. She helps correlate scattered intelligence while a mysterious internal threat looms as Lita Danton and Rick Moth press for passage to Auckland.

Beth Carter WAAC Brit Jackson Pacific Coast Artillery Barrage Balloon Battalion Jackson Beth Brit Tokyo Lita Danton Betht Rick Moth Auckland Lita Major Jackson Miss Danton

Buchtel Social and Personal News Update

Local residents share visits and military updates. Sollie Harris, junior at Buchtel High, has been promoted to private first class and serves in the Army band. Crowds plan St. Patrick’s chicken dinner on Memorial Day May 30 at the parish hall starting noon.

Buchtel Joan Sheets John Sheets Coolville Saul Harris Sollie Harris Camp McCain Miss Buchtel High School Henry Krotche Letroit Mary J. Colbert Veterans Hospital Dayton Margene Betty Horn Lawrence Tennihill Columbus Mike Popsum) Crumbacky John Collins Glen Garlinger Navy St. Patrick’s Church

Baptist Missionary Band Holds Wednesday Meeting

Albany notes show the Baptist Missionary Band gathering at the church with scripture read by Mrs. Trainer and brief talk by Reverend Nenoff on postwar world views. Christine Ayer Mattie Bean signified willingness to act. Plans for a June 6 homecoming with basket dinner and Kentucky missionaries present were announced. Gwen Russell invites the June meeting group.

Albany Baptist Missionary Band Trainer Revenend Nenoff Christine Ayler Mattie Bean

School Lunch Plan Wins Approval and Alumni Banquet Date

The PTA sponsors an alumni banquet on May 29 at the high school. Commencement for the senior class is set for May 4 and baccalaureate for May 23. The Reverend Richard D. Black, former Albany Methodist minister, will deliver the sermon.

PTA Richard D. Black Albany Methodist

Albany Area Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

The Albany area draws relatives and friends for weekend visits with households in Newark Athens Columbus Millfield Hebbardsville Huntington and Dayton. Attendees include the Phillips Cooper Stewards Bolins Parkins and others while church dedications and family celebrations mark the social calendar.

Forrest Phillips Newark Ohio Floyd Mitchell Melvin Mitchell Athens Clarence Cooper Catherine Columbus Byron Phillips Charles Bean Ella Steward Stephan Newoff Sherman Steward James Bolin Grace Evelyn Millfield Boyd Potter Martha Sue Hebbardsville Myrtle Parkins Huntington D. H. Russell Coolville Roy Haning Harry Haning Troy Worley Cline Eva Wood Dayton Henry Tribe Sara Brooks Gibson Alfred Lindsey David Francis Albany Baptist Church Stephan Nenoff Ernest Bolton West Ore N. J F. Bolton William Rev. H. Boton Rutland F. E. Bolton B. C. Foutz Gene Parkershore Harry Munsy Mr. Foutz H. M. Stanley N. A. Gibbs, Jr Camp Butner, N N. A. Gibbs

Woman Prepares for WAAC Entrance Exam in Columbus

Miss Ruth Leifhelt, employed in Stark's, spent the weekend in Columbus and will take her WAAC entrance physical examination today. She was accompanied by her sister.

Pomeroy Ruth Leifhelt Stark’s Columbus

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