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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

4

Press urged to provide unified facts on postwar jobs

Frederick C. Crawford tells the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York that newspapers fail to present a single core set of facts about wealth production and jobs. He argues the press should report impartially while observing and editorializing, not produce a unified wartime truth.

American Newspaper Publishers Association New York Frederick C. Crawford National Association of Manufacturers American Press Crawford

Germany's Prospects Revisited in 1918 Context

Analyzes Germany's strength versus 1918 spring and 26 years earlier. Notes Kaiser forces exhausted, Eastern Front liquidated then, Russians regrouping for Galicia and Danube offensives, Allies pressing in the West, and questions whether Hitler era Nazis can hold against intensified attacks.

Germany Galicia Berlin Danube Romania Hitler Kaiser Europe

City youths urged to farm this summer to curb delinquency

A newspaper column argues that mobilizing a million city youths for farm work during a wartime season could reduce juvenile delinquency. It suggests outdoor labor ships up energy, tires youths with fatigue, and offers temporary relief while permanent cures remain elusive.

Washington faces two Evangelism efforts in capital life

In Washington two groups pressed spiritual influence on daily life. The Committee on Evangelism holds noonday meetings with Dr. Glenn Clark and Dr. E Stanley Jones. Moral Rearmament stages a three act play The Forgotten Factor for Senate, Supreme Court and leaders highlighting industrial teamwork.

Washington National Capital Committee On Evangelism Washington Federation of Churches Glenn Clark E. Stanley Jones Abraham Vereide Seattle National Committee For Christian Leadership Human Brotherhood Senate House Supreme Court Army Navy Truman Missouri Wadsworth New York

Wichita Voices Weigh War Horizon in 1942 Kansas

Peter Edson reports in Wichita on wartime sentiment across a cross section of figures from publisher to labor leader. Voters expect a Republican Congress, with Roosevelt favored if the war advances, and concerns about federal bureaucracy tempered by wartime unity and wage incentives to stay in war work.

Chamber of Commerce Kansas Germany Roosevelt Willkie Bricker Wichita Dewey Washington

Phaedrus Quotation on Household Taste and Fate

A cryptic aphorism contends that women feel resentful when a man shows superior taste in home decor and arrangement. It warns readers to submit to present evil and fear a greater misfortune that may befall them.

Phaedrus

Dinner honoring Troy seniors and faculty at Troy Bligh School

W T Gardner hosted a dinner honoring Troy seniors faculty and their wives including Principal and Mrs Penrose Mr and Mrs Thompson Mr and Mrs Pailet Mrs Walker Miss Knecht Miss Westfall and Miss Merritt. The event highlighted local school leadership and community ties.

W. T. Gardner Troy Bligh School Troy Penrose Thompson Pailet Walker Knecht Westfall Merritt

Salween River offensive aims to restore China Burma lifeline

The Salween drive in southwest China seeks to reopen the Burma Road by crossing the river and advancing through rugged terrain to Myitkyina. Allied forces led by Stilwell, with Chinese and British troops, race the monsoon to cut Japanese supply lines and sustain the UN war effort.

Burma Road Dewitt MacKenzie China India Burma United Nations Japan Salween Tibet Myitkyina Michin-mauer Joseph Stilwell Mandalay

Commencement and local notices from Point Rock area

Laurel Grange conferred the first degree on Mrs Lizzie Canade. Several residents visited friends in Rutland and Columbia Chapel held Memorial Services for Pfe John Edward Radekin. Vinton Rural High and Columbia High School commencements announced with 18 and five graduates respectively.

Point Rock Laurel Grange Lizzie Canade Pfe John Edward Radekin Italy Columbia Chapel Bert Bable Middleport W. D. Bable William Gregory Columbus Wesley Gregory Billy Geer Richard Jorden Columbia School J. A. Turner Albany Morris Columbia High School Zella Rupert Theodore Alfred Foster Curtis Young Charleston W. Va Joe Turner Danny Rutland Louise Perry Garnet Joan Starkey Audrey York Vinton Rural High School

Laurel Cliff Social Roundup Highlights Local Travel Visits

Mr and Mrs Elmer Finlaw and family attended church then hosted dinner with the Radfords. Joan and Junior joined relatives and friends in visits across Harrisonville Rocksprings Columbus and Dayton. Cora Price moved to Rutland while others spent the weekend with Leifheit family and Columbus relatives.

Laurel Cliff Elmer Finlaw Joan Junior Harold Lewis William Cundiff Thomas Fork Elmer Finlan Harrisonville Elsie McCumber Milton Hysell James Hart Cora Price Bradshaw Rutland Carl McKeeven Betty Leifheit Dayton Watson Roberts W. Va

The Double Cross Twenty Seventh Courtright Plot

Kip Greer plotters discuss a planned deception involving Norma Greer Link Courtright and Baldwin as they maneuver through army intelligence. Baldwin reveals his role and true background while Azaraski defends their scheme and fears exposure in Yokohama. The crew edges toward a confrontation as plans unfold.

Courtright Azaraski Roger Baldwin Baldwin Yokohama Link Kipman Greer Kipran James Greer Greer Bank Singapore Kip Greer Norma Greer Army Greer Norma

Social notes from New Plymouth and surrounding area

Week end visits include Misses Pauline Peters Irene Ward of Columbus with their parents in New Plymouth. Residents from Logan and nearby towns visit family and attend a WCTU meeting in Mt. Pleasant. Plymouth Grange to observe rural life day May 21 at Presbyterian Church with noon lunch and program.

New Plymouth Pauline Peters Irene Ward Columbus Walter Peters Delmar Ward Ward Logan Boney Weede Earle Heinlein C. H. Jones Larry A. H. Springer Elza Huntley Harmon Huntley Swan Two Cleveland Pennsylvania Bremen Herb Walters Starr Charles Fuller Patricia Ellis Lancaster Frank Ellis Helen Archer Garth Harris Kenley Harris Akron J. D. Harris Melba Hopkins WCTU Grace Rheinscheld Mt. Pleasant S. M. Heinlein Annie Ruth Hawk Viola Smith Stanley Miller Grange Hall Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Cecil Harding Jones Methodist Church Cr. V. Heinlein Mildred Walters Chioie Fuller Frances Ann Margaret Haas

Personal And Social News From Guysville

Miss Pauleta McLaughlin returned to California to resume duties at the San Bernardino Army Air Field after a month’s leave with her mother Mrs Leta McLaughlin. Daniel A. Pearcy rejoined Camp Parks near San Francisco after a 30 day furlough. Ed Norris and daughter Frances Harkins with Betty visit relatives here. Mr D A Campbell moves to his home after winter in Dayton. Guy Rodehaver sick at St Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg sent home. Mason’s dinner at Masonic Hall followed by church social. Gerald Rodehaver plans return to work mid May. Mary Norris and Winifred Norris visit, Eva Norris and Mrs C E Kincade also present. Mrs Virgene Pierce goes to Mississippi to visit husband in camps there. Dr L D Robinson attends Ohio Medical Society meeting in Columbus. Helen Moore of Stewart helps at home while parents away. Emmet Swisher, rural mail carrier, is in St Joseph’s Hospital for an operation.

Guysville Pauleta McLaughlin California San Bernardino Army Air Field Leta V.i .McLaughlin McLau H¢Li Robin Field Macon Georgia John Young Michael Krepak Daniel A. Pearcy C. M Eva Norris D. A. Campbell Dayton Guy Rodehaver St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg W. S Methodist Church Mason's Masonic Hall Gerald Rodehaver L. D. Robinson Ohio Medical Society Columbus Helen Moore Stewart Emmet Swisher

Hemlock Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Hemlock Grove brief social notes list a May 21 sermon by Rev. Joe B Maffett at Hemlock Grove Christian Church and multiple Sunday visits. Garden Club meeting with Mrs Ellen Killinger, 4 H Club led by Mrs Zeba Midkiff, plus numerous family visits among residents including Midkiffs, Romines, Smiths, and Clarks.

Hemlock Grove Joe B. Maffett Athens Will Hemlock Grove Christian Church Garden Club Ellen Killinger Geneva Nolan Pomeroy Zeba Midkiff J. J. Will 2 . V. Meilman Betty Bunker Hill Porter Midkiff Stacy Stockton Jewell Story Wilbur Midkiff Grant Roberts Pt. Pleasant Conrad Mulligan R. D Jim Clark Eldon Clark June Hess Omer Hess Rittman Ellea Bing Dell Smith Emerson Douglas Bearwallow Ridge Henry Euler Racine Bert Romine Gene Kenneth Charley Romine R. V. Heilman John Sargent Carol

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