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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
4
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The author denounces Franklin D. Roosevelt for out of touch leadership on war taxes and demagogic appeals. He claims vast government spending harmed average voters, accuses supporters of catering to rich interests, and argues taxpayers deserve relief despite war funding needs.
The article urges Southeastern Ohio to plan for peace by developing natural resources and industrial potential. It highlights scientists and researchers in coal oil and salt as key to regional growth, notes advances like sulfa drugs and rubber from oil, and warns against relying on government or outsiders. Our frontier is on our doorstep.
The War Labor Board reports 80 wage increases did not noticeably raise living costs. The Bulletin notes manufacturing wages rose from 23.10 in January 1939 to 40.58 in January 1943, with automobile, coal, and textile sectors seeing large gains. Civilians face higher prices from these wage-driven costs.
A harsh editorial warns that relations with Finland will break as Germany presses and Russia allies. It praises Finnish resolve but says the choice to fight the U S or Germany lies with Finland, and missteps will bear the responsibility.
The piece argues Churchill spoke to Congress amid disagreement with some U S military leaders over how to wage the war. Senator Chandler cites Marine views urging a broader Pacific push via Burma and air bases to strike Japan, while Churchill emphasizes logistics and allied coordination.
In Stockholm, Clapper discusses Finland's pro German tilt and anti Russian sentiment. He notes Mannerheim's distrust of Nazis, secret police intimidation, and a complex mix of Finns who fear Russia while others support Germany. He portrays Finland’s overall friendship to America amid internal tensions.
Social notes detail a May 1 shower at Riley G. Wolfe farm for grandson couple Nyle Sayers and Jennie Duncan with gifts and treats. Attendees include Ad miral Brown Claire Owen Sayers Marion Snyder and many others. several senders listed. 88th birthday observed for Riley G. Wolfe with visiting relatives from Huntington New Marshfield and Columbus. Ralph Sayre home visits noted from Camp Butner.
Attendees at the G A R banquet included J B Allen J D Brown W B Southerton Ira H Gilkey and J L Pickering with Mrs C H Grosvenor at the head of the table. The Athens Daughters of Union Veterans hosted the dinner.
Mrs Oscar Fulton hosted four tables of bridge in Athens honoring Miss Florence Carr and Miss Mary Poston a June bride elect. Mrs Elizabeth Beatty and Miss Marie Grover returned to spend summer with H W Grover family at 240 E State St. Ath ens High School Baccalaureate quartet performed Pilgrim's Chorus with listed participants. Nelsonville area advertised fresh fish. Tommy Gibbons trains to challenge Jack Peapery for heavyweight title in Shelby Montana. July Mills Meat Market marks ten years opposite Athens Post Office.
A compiled set of trivia questions and answers covering topics from US volcanoes and the first steam locomotive route Albany to Schenectady to terms in geography and card play. It includes details on Lassen Volcanic Park, the Palmetto State, the Marinsky Canal, cribbage hands, amalgams, Jan Masaryk, Arabic place name roots, and bridge scoring limits.
Stewart Willing Workers Club met at Mrs. Loyd Copeland's home with Mrs. Carrie Decker as hostess. The group quilted and bound quilts, enjoyed a noon chicken dinner for Mrs. Decker's birthday, and held contests with prizes won by Mrs. Lena Starlin and Mrs. Emmett Copeland. Mary Helen Copeland of Cleveland attended as a guest. The next meeting is planned for May 26 at Mrs. Emmett Copeland's home.
On a hidden Pacific island Beth Carter spies on Major Brit Jackson and allies a spy plot unravels as Lita Danton and Rick Moth expose a missing document. Jackson fakes a ruse to trap them but Beth faces court martial and capture as the plane departs.
Poetic tribute praising England and its king with lines about freedom starting at Runnymede. Ends noting author Bessie M. Gorslene.
Haydenville Boys 4-H Club reached twenty members after a May 14 meeting at the advisor’s home. Ernest Lehman leads recreation and a hike is planned for Tuesday night with Don ald Vollmer Denny Lightfoot and Dick Crane on the hike committee. Next meeting is Tuesday May 25 at 7 at the church.
Carpenter School closed Friday May 14 for a program and picture show. Alumni met the following day for a dance and potluck. Sunday School served ice cream and pop. Local families hosted visiting relatives and alumni, with several trips to Columbus and Cincinnati for events and visits.
Local society notices from New Plymouth highlight visits and gatherings. Names include Kennard, McAfee, Taylor, Heft, Kennedy, Garrison, and Keck among others with multiple weekend visits and birthday celebrations.
Kayser, real estate dealer, yesterday sold the Barbee Rothgeb property at 1208 Ohio Street to Mrs. Bessie Johnson, an employee of Mason County National Bank. The house has three rooms and a bath. Johnson has rented the property to E. M. Ashworth, service manager for the Mason County Motor.
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