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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

4

Clapper's Comment on News Air Supremacy and War Production

The piece cites Allied air command aims to deploy up to 1,000 bombers nightly over Germany and notes U S capability to launch 800 planes in one night. It reports Secretary Hull and Roosevelt expressing rising confidence as production of planes tanks ships accelerates, signaling a shift to full combat use and possible air domination of Europe within the year.

Germany Hull United Nations Roosevelt Ireland War Production Board Alr Europe

Press freedom under attack in wartime rhetoric

A letter excerpt cites Thomas Jefferson on press liberty and rebukes government agencies and propagandist offices for seeking to muzzle the press during war. Senator Taft criticizes official censorship, urging defense of free speech and press as essential to democracy and individual rights.

Thomas Jefferson James ‘Currie Jefferson United States Taft Ohio American Irish Historical Society Archibald MacLeish Office of Facts and Figures MacLeish Congress

Poppies for Poppy Day Aid to Veterans Families

War veterans in hospitals make the poppies which fund the Auxiliary of the American Legion. Net street sale proceeds support veterans families in communities as thousands of soldiers may leave homes. The Auxiliary pledges sympathetic, effective help without rain or complaint.

Auxiliary of the American Legion Auxiliary The Poppy

Edson decries wartime controls as democracy’s threat

Peter Edson argues that rationing inflation and taxes signal government takeover of living standards. He warns of price ceilings bootlegging and unequal taxation, estimating a 40 percent average wartime saving and tax burden per family, and outlines the per capita income and family impact.

Europe

Corning High School 1942 Graduation and Local News

Corning notes cover 1942 graduation activities at Corning High School with commencement May 26 at eight o'clock. Program includes processional, band pieces, vocal solos, and diplomas by Dr. James Miller. Names of graduates listed. Also Baccalaureate May 24, church services, library move, Poppy Day plans, and a Wednesday wedding of Miss Barbara Rodgers to Joe Altier with reception and open house. Social and club notices, plus local personals.

Corning Wiliam Mananan Corning High School A. ‘Shonkwiler Elsie Marie Price Marie Shelton Winnetta Eawards Arthur’ Swisher Aurora Carl, Lambert Winnie Root Manahan James Miller Board of Edu Scholastic Jesse Guest Euene Alfonso Joe Bobanich Reta Campbell Helen Carrigan Robert ‘Oman William Coulter Inez Stoner Ack Dawson Elis Dew Uanita Duncan Amnarose Dunlap Clarence Es Ielstein Blondie Garbiine Marie Shenton Mary Jane ‘Spence Arthur Swisher Pauline Toth Verna Vanhorn Carl Wall Richard Walpole Thelma Frasure Edith Davis Leona Hillig Martin Ruth Latta Beulah Craig Post Colonial Tea Room St Bernard's Catholic Church Anthony Tate Garbara Rodgers J.E. Rodgers Joe Aitter Nick Altier Rose Alter Atte Mise Rodgers Billy Rodgers Alte Altier Miss Altier Moxahala Oakfield Clyde Thomas Charles Harris Bellefontaine Robert Burns Columbus James Christine Rodgers Leo Radkoski J. G.blower Ralph Briggs Clarence Garrison J. G. Blower Leon Keller S. E. Frarure Brady. Pierce Ralph Brigen Fred Grey Leona. Hillis Grey John Selmer Selmer H BM. Hickok Toledo Janie Jacobs James Welch Lancaster Dewey” Beaver Fannie McArtor Drakes Charles Lanfranke

Students to Receive Diplomas at Local High Schools

Fifty six Pomeroy High School students were to receive diplomas this year while Kan High School graduates numbered forty six. Amelia Rathart arrived in Eng after a North Atlantic flight. Twenty years ago May Daniels and Lillia Mitchel gave piano and vocal recital. The Athens High School Megaphone won first place in Ohio high school publication contest with staff including Histed by Mex and Angelia Woods as editor.

Pomeroy High School Pranet Siencae Isote Macich Argue Seathin Amelia Rathart Engand North Atlantic May Daniels Lillia Mitchel Mex Hizey Angelia Woods Athens Megaphone Robert Slutter Kathrine McKee Joseph Farley Andrew Nelson

Caribbean payroll mystery deepens in office clash

In a tense confrontation, auditor Halsey presses Struthers over payroll padding and missing funds as MacDowell and Talcott clash over suspects. Evidence of fraud surfaces while the New York firm monitors the audit, raising fears of a broader conspiracy on the payroll.

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Zaleski OES Is Inspected

Annual inspection of Mona Chapter No. 226 Order of Eastern Star held at Masonic Hall in Zaleski Friday evening May 15. W​orthy Matron Mrs Donna Stanley and Worthy Patron Ernest W Stanley presided. Deputy grand matron from district No. 2 officiated. Gift given to deputy. honorary member made of Mona Chapter. Chapter graded Excellent. Refreshments served for about forty including visitors from Athens New Marsh McArthur and Hamden high schools related to the event. Various names and local residents noted in attendance and visits.

Zaleski Mona Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Donna Stanley Ernest W. Stanley and Dunkle P Mona Athens New Marsh McArthur Hamden Eal Nigh School Bet ‘Galtrtee Raby Raby Thy Hleanothy Mary Boslash Cora Leroy Baers Sylve Mourlind Ghyde Har Prantis Martin Norman Moor Ehristin Oxle Detrel Perry Abert Pinney Betty Sharp Nash Frome Watier Colin State Department of Education Titan Breather McKiben Carthun Robert Loper Dayton Seit Oper Vines Iss Athieen Han Ran Min Thomas Robinson Ant Bas Miia Otinwens Warren Dena Batoneh Lloyd Bo. Tors

In Flanders Fields Reverie of the Departed

A brief, elegiac note reflects on the fallen with lines recalling dawn and sunset, love shared, and lives cut short. The poem invokes memory of those who served, their sacrifice echoing in quiet tribute and enduring sorrow.

Flanders Fields

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