Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger announces weekly publication with a Sunday morning edition. Publisher Frederick W. Bush and Gen Mgr Geroen K Bush lead the staff with Charles H. Harris as Managing Editor. Subscription rates vary by carrier and mail, with rates for Ohio residents and overseas readers listed.
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Athens
Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Geroen K Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associaton Oe
Associated Press
Messenger
Buterec
Athens Post Office
Bates Seseriatives
John W . Company
Chicago
New York
Columouw
Cleveland
Terug Cu
Unconditional Peace Demands in War’s End
A wartime editorial argues for unconditional surrender and harsh terms to crush Nazism and militarism. It warns that a repeat of a synthetic peace would prolong conflict and fail to secure a lasting, civilized settlement. The piece cautions morale in Germany and calls for decisive postwar governance to create useful citizens.
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United Nations
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Editorial on draft deferments and age-group induction
The editorial supports liberalizing draft deferments as a step in the right direction but warns it is not a permanent policy yet. It argues registrants should be raised by age groups rather than bloc-based deferments and notes past errors by officials handling service inductions. It also suggests older men’ discharges show mistakes in earlier staffing.
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Pearl Harbor
Merchant Marine Honored On National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day honors the Merchant Marine for delivering war supplies and ammunition to Allied forces. The service, about 135 000 strong, moved over 62 million tons of cargo last year despite submarine torpedoes and enemy attacks.
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Merchant Marine
United States
Anzio
South Pacific
Mexico Siesta Clash Sparks Uproar In Lunch Hour Debate
The piece notes sympathy as Mexico moves to end the siesta for efficiency, prompting Americans to fear a shift toward noon lunches. It toys with public reaction and possible protests, wondering if wage workers will resist the change with sit-down demonstrations or illegal gatherings.
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Mexico
Relations with Russia remain strained amid Vatican clash
Washington observes a widening gulf between the United States and the Soviet Union over religious freedom and the Catholic Church. Despite efforts by Averell Harriman and others to improve ties, no understanding exists with Moscow. The piece notes Poland and minority influence, urges frank postwar dialogue, and warns that war-time cooperation may be harder to sustain after hostilities end.
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Washington
Russia
Marshal Stalin
United States
Averell Harriman
Moscow
Stalin
Stanislaus Orlemanski
Vatican
Holy See
London
America
Springfield
Wilson
Dies No Re-Election Ends Militant Crusade in Washington
Peter Edson notes Martin Dies will not seek another term, ending a six year crusade against alleged un American activities. He critiques crusader zeal, notes extensive committee records, and recalls excesses in hunting alleged subversives. The piece observes the clash of reform zeal and proportionality.
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Martin Dies
Congress
John Bovingdon
John Collett
Peace Now
Department of Justice
Dies Committee
America
Dies
Pearl Harbor
United States
J. B. Matthews
Robert E. Stripling
World flyer Jimmie Mattern lands at Gallipolis Airport
Jimmie Mattern found the world flyer lands at Gallipolis Airport to pick up H. Ellis Sibley advertising manager for an oil company. He also gives Mrs. W. G. Sibley and Mrs. Henry W. Cherrington a ride. Mrs. Phena Householder and Wilbur Householder graduate from Jacksonville Trimble High School. Board of directors to raise funds for East Branch dam preliminary work includes Red Rogers C E Haskins Ernest Parker and H E Kinney. Solicitors are L D Corwin F D Kinney Paul Smith. Paul Smith of Middleport severely burned on electric line work between Middleport and Gallipolis.
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Jimmie Mattern
World Flier
Gallipolis
H. Ellis Sibley
Mr. Sibley
W. G. Sibley
Henry W. Cherrington
Phena Householder
Wilbur Householder
Jacksonville-Trimble
East Branch
Red Rogers
Corning
C. E. Haskins
Trimble
Ernest Parker
H. E. Kinney
Glouster
L. D. Corwin
F. D. Kinney
Paul Smith
Middleport
Allied offensive in Italy presses toward Rome through Gustav Line
War report notes three to eight miles gained against Gustav Line with heavy fighting and German defense along Adolf Hitler Line behind Piedmont. Allies emphasize unity and credit French forces for a significant breach while awaiting a larger French push from North Africa.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Italy
Gustav Line
Rome
Adolf Hitler
Piedimont
Gustav
North Africa
France
Wilkesville Happenings Public Event and Personal News
The Methodist Ladies Aid served lunch on election day. The Senior Play Mother-in-law Blues drew an appreciative Friday audience. Roger Phillips attended the Kentucky Derby. Mrs. Louise Woltz visits Monroe Michigan to see relatives. Several locals travel for family and work while others attend plays and gatherings. A note mentions new lightweight plastic hearing devices for the deaf as an affordable alternative.
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Columbus
Dorothy Hartley
Adrian Crabtree
Springfield
Athens County auto association lists six garages for emergency service
Six Athens County garages were named by the Athens County Automobile association as available for emergency service to members of the National Motorists Association. Thirty-two new and 42 used cars were sold in Athens County during the week. A hair expert urged bobbing to liven up tastes for the baldheaded. Pictures showcased popular fades the Boyish Bob the Single and the Irene Castle Bob. Delta Tau Delta held a house party at its new home on President Street Athens. The dance grand march was led by William Herbert president-elect and Miss Dean Davidson. Fuzzy McKnight served as comedian soloist with a nine piece orchestra.
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Athens County
Athens County Automobile Association
National Motorists Association
Irene Castle
Delta Tau Delta
President St
Athens
William Herbert
Dean Davidson
Fuzzy” McKnight
Minersville News Notes Highlight Local Visitations and Events
Mrs. Lois Grueser of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Grueser in Minersville. William Martin’s family moves to Kananga. Mrs. Will Hood returns to Toledo after visiting relatives. Clay Parsons of Point Pleasant visits Norman McCallum family. Local Pomeroy High girls include Mary McCallum Nora Harris Sara Harris. Ethel and Clara Garland with Mrs. Norman McCallum visit Ohio University. Fiftyth wedding anniversary celebrated for Charles and Mrs. Greenler at Wolf Pen. Family members attend Elizabeth Grueser funeral. Cpl. Charles Russell and wife visit relatives. nurse Maxine Russell graduates at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Walter Bary with grandchildren visit from Charleston. Bent Wolf and daughter visit Ida Phillips family.
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Minersville
William Dean
Lois Grueser
Columbus
Elizabeth Grueser
William Martin
Kananga
Will Hood
Ida Phillips
Toledo
Clay Parsons
Point Pleasant
Norman McCallum
Pomeroy High School
Mary McCallum
Nora Harris
Sara Harris
Ethel
Clara Garland
Margaret
Ohio University
Beula McCallum
Charles Greenler
Wolf Pen
Charles Neff
Barbara
Chicago
W. K. Dean
Elizabeth
Billy
Minnie Dean
Grafton Grueser
John Hughes
Covington
Tom Tulip
Margaret Huston
Lydia McKnight
Shawnee
D. W. Fox
Huntington
Harry Bailey
Billy Lee
Joseph Bailey
Chester
Cpl
Charles Russell
Fort Meade
Russell
Otto Hartenbach
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Maxine Russell
Pomeroy
Walter Bary
Charleston
Pearl Phillips
Bent Wolf
Racine
In the Inn Aided by Courtright Link Plans Deception
Link and Norma stage an innocent facade to fool Azaraski while Courtright quietly spies from her room. They escort the inn tour and share their fears as they prepare to meet Azaraski, who promises a special dinner before a tense night.
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Link
Norma
Azaraski
Kip
Tilda Courtright
Courtright
Japan
Tokonoma
Captain Azaraski
Personal Mention: Local Folks Visiting and Staying
Mason City society column notes several residents visiting relatives in Springfield Ohio Huntington and Baltimore Maryland. Cadet Harry Joe Gress returns from furlough in San Antonio Texas. Various families announce births birthdays and travel from Parkersburg Belle Valley Bufallo and Middleport.
Hartford Youth Group To Meet at multiple churches
The Students' League of Many Nations will conduct a service at Graham Station Baptist Church in Hartford on Saturday May 13 at 8 p.m. The group, students from various nationalities preparing for Christian ministry, will present in native dress with speakers and singers, sharing personal experiences and music.
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Hartford
Students’ League of Many Nations
Graham Station
First Baptist
Gallipolis
Baptist Church
Cheshire
First Baptist Church
Middleport
T. M. Johnson
Mason
B. A. Board
Mary Margaret
Nitro
Board
John Harris
Homecoming Chicken Dinner for Sgt Wendell Holcomb
Mr and Mrs Frank B Holcomb hosted a Sunday May 7 chicken dinner in Ewington to honor their son Sgt Wendell Holcomb on a furlough with his wife and parents Attendees included The Rev and Mrs Steele Mrs Edna Miller and daughter Carol Jean Mr and Mrs Brayton R White and children Betty and Robert of Columbus Mrs Herbert Miller and son Kenneth of Amlin Mr and Mrs Don George of Lithopolis Mrs Clarence Woodall and children Frank and Andrea Ruth of E Rochester Sgt and Mrs Wendell Holcomb and the host family Two sons were away serving in the armed forces Also noted Maxie McMillin spent time with the Francis Cot trill family and Francis Haves visited from Vinton with others. Francis is home from Italy on furlough.
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Ewington
Frank B. Holcomb
Sgt
Wendell Holcomb
Steele
Bidwell
Edna Miller
Carol Jean
Brayton R. White
Betty
Robert
Columbus
Herbert Miller
Kenneth
Amlin
Don George
Lithopolis
Clarence Woodall
Frank
Andrea Ruth
E. Rochester
Holcomb
Maxie McMillin
Francis Cottrill
Garnet Cloud
Francis
Vinton
Italy
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Frances Barendt
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H. Reitmire
J. W. Mickler
Triadelphia
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la Son
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J. T. Stewart
Robert Lee
Bobby Ray
Freda Saunders
Less Williams
Edna
Everett Mills
Vilenna
Karl Duncan Sr
Karl
John Bond
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B. V. Bond
Buffalo
Fred Rosenbaum
Dickie
Russell Capehart
Thomas Blaine
Camp Hood
Texas
Flora Beard
Louisa Blaine
Ralph Allen
Camp Wolters
Ezra Allen
Eileen Ryan
T. J. Ryan
Adlair Liening
Richmond
University of Richmond
Minnemaker
New Hope
William Roush
John Elia
Frank Magear
Dottie
Connie Smith
Patty Lou Smith
John Aumiller
Doyle McKnight
Lawrence Powell
C. T. Powell
M. R. Chapman
Holzer Hospital
Rockwell
Courtland Rockwell
Allah Klaas
Mary Ann Klaas
Martha A. Martin
L. J. Ruttencutter
Swackhammer
A. B. Ginden
C. W. Petty
L. J. Heslop
Dayton
H. Juhling
Miele McKnight
Hannah Hunter
Nellie McKnight
Nellie Mae McKnight
Sybl Knight
Marcel Bumgardner
Maxine Kearnes
Louise Hall
Ella Gilland
Sue Kell
Margaret Stearnes
Esther McKnight
Goldie Lerner
Bulah Gibbs
Leota Gibbs
Harriett Rockwell
Bertha Jenkins
Ewington News Notes
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