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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1944

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Company Athens Notice

The Athens Messenger details its publishing history and staff including Frederick W Buah and Gordon K Buen. It lists association memberships, printer notice of republication rights, and subscription rates for Ohio and outside Ohio with overseas service options.

Athens Slessenger Frederick W. Buah Lernoop Big Sundsay the Messenger Flublishing CO Gordon K Buen Gen. Mer. Charlies & Harris Ohio Messenger Ct Oo John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

Equality and the Soldier’s Grievance Across War Homefront

A wartime reflection on how civilian wage demands and army familial duties affect soldiers. Older veterans on furlough feel unequal to civilians gaining income, with mortgages, repairs, and new cars contrasting stalled home life. The piece argues for national service to balance sacrifice between stay-at-homers and those in uniform.

Bureaucratic Quiz Kids Probes California Farmers

The Bureau of Agricultural Economies sends questionnaires to central California farm residents asking about nearby friends, family visits, income, home cleanliness, religious activity, and other private details. The piece argues the checks are harmless but overbearing, driven by bureaucrats wanting data and promotions.

California Bureau of Agricultural Economies Wickard Mr. Ickes

Army replaces PN label with not suited for military service

Rehabilitation notes that the Army has dropped the term psychoneurotic to describe nervous and mental rejections. The change aims to end past stigma and job disqualifications that kept men from returning to work, recognizing emotional fitness without implying lifelong instability.

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Wartime Tax Burden Shifts in Britain and United States

Analysis of the 1944 1945 budgets shows Britain reducing taxes with no new corporation or income tax increases and the United States expanding tax receipts. With wartime spending down, Britain faces a public debt near 122 percent of national income while the US debt nears 200 billion dollars. The article compares tax structures, inflation controls, and postwar fiscal challenges for both nations.

Washington United States Great Britain America United Kingdom Federal Treasury

Foremen’s Association Strike Shuts Detroit War Plants

Peter Edson notes General Arnold’s warning to the War Labor Board over Detroit area strikes by the Foremen’s Association of America. He cites the stoppage of Packard Rolls Royce aircraft engines and parts for bombers, highlighting a clash between WLB and NLRB over foremen’s status and collective bargaining.

Henry H. Arnold Army Air Forces War Labor Board Europe Foremen's Association of America Detroit General Arnold National Labor Relations Board Foremen’s Association of America Robert P. Patterson Packard Rolls Royce U. S Berlin Briggs, Murray, Hudson and Gar WLB NLRB King Solomnon Foremen's Association

Baccalaureate Services Held at Chauncey Sunday

Chauncey Dover high school auditorium hosted 46 graduates at a Sunday night baccalaureate with the chorus performing God of Our Father and Now the Day Is Over. Rev. Clarence Way offered the invocation and Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivered the scripture and sermon as the choir sang multiple hymns and spirituals. Local residents and families attended the event while other community notices include travels, funerals, and a Chauncey Ladies Aid quilting meeting at the church.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey- Dover High School God Clarence Way Gilbert Courtney Way

Needle Club Honors Mrs. Mabel Smith

Members of the Millfield Needle Club hosted a 6 o'clock pot luck dinner to honor Mrs. Mabel Smith who is leaving for Seattle to spend several months. She is currently visiting relatives in Columbus. A surprise event, the gathering was a social evening with attendees including Mrs. Bertha Sangers and others.

Chauncey Millfield Edith McDaniel Mabel Smith Lena Martin

Chadwells Host Dinner for Family Guests in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Allen Chadwell entertained at a Sunday two course chicken dinner in Millfield for their children and grandchildren. Guests included Aviator Cadet Ray L Chadwell Mrs Lois Chadwell of Johnson City Tenn Mr and Mrs Cris Chadwell and Donna Lee of Dayton Mr and Mrs Ralph Goldsberry and sons Ralph and Dale of Dennison Glen Chadwell at home and Mr and Mrs George Clester of Amesville.

Thomas Hamilton Chauncey Toledo Dean Hamilton Grover Patton Clarence Sanders Millfield Ruth Mingus Keirns Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Ray L. Chadwell Johnson City Tenn Allen Chadwell Maxwell Field Alabama Grace Carr Marjory Marsh Columbus Carr Hattie Karns Rose Poling Galion Adda Tippett J. A. Simpkins Donald Rita Johnnie Athens Lois Ann Shafer Clifford Shafer Carl Shafer Aviatior Lois Chadwell Cris Chadwell Donna Lee Dayton Ralph Goldsberry Ralph and Dale Dennison, O Glen Chadwell George Clester Amesville

Condition Improves for Mrs Maggie Sweazy of Chauncey

Mrs Maggie Sweazy who has been seriously ill at her daughter’s home at 872 Delaware Ave Columbus has improved after a heart attack a month ago. She expresses gratitude to friends for cards gifts and flowers and to the Ladies Aid for their remembrance during her illness.

Chauncey Maggie Sweazy Delaware Ave Columbus

Spaugh Returns Home From Ohio University Visit

Miss Jeane Spaugh, after months in Chauncey with her aunt Miss Frankie Howard and attending Ohio University, left Sunday to join her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Spaugh who now reside in Grant's Pass Oregon.

Chauncey Jeane Spaugh Ohio University Frankie Howard Cecil Spaugh Ollie Howard Grant's Pass Oregon

Soldier Chauncey Letter Lifts English Health News

Chauncey: Marjory Marsh reports a letter from Corporal Woodrow Lester of Chauncey says he is in England in good health and likes the country. He is the son of John Lester and Mrs. Sarah Lester.

Chauncey Marjory Marsh Woodrow Lester England John Lester Sarah Lester

Mrs Betty Pincelli Undergoes Appendix Operation

Mrs Betty Hitchings Pincelli wife of Meme Pincelli Chauncey underwent an operation for a ruptured appendix at Sheltering Arms Hospital last week. Her condition is reported favorable. Her husband employed in Shadyside was summoned home by her illness.

Chauncey Betty Hitchings Pincelli Meme Pincelli Sheltering Arms Hospital Shadyside

Pvt Carl D. Howard Returns to Fort Meade

Pvt Carl Douglas Howard arrives at Fort Meade Maryland after visiting Chauncey and nearby communities with relatives and friends.

Chauncey Carl Douglas Howard Fort Meade, Maryland Chauncey and Vicinity

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets at Church Hall

The Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered in the Church Hall hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Darling. President Mrs. John Blark opened with the club hymn and creed as members heard sacred readings and pieces by Mrs. John R. Clark Mrs. John McCreanor and Mrs. Ann Bailey. Plans were made to entertain graduates and May Crowning participants. Prizes in defense stamps were awarded and prayers for soldiers were offered. Lunch was served to Miss Rita Ann Darling and members including Mrs. Ann Bailey Mrs. Kate Bartels Mrs. John R. Clark Mrs. William Echstenkamp er Mrs. Walter Yount Mrs. Leo Smith Mrs. Relord Healy Mrs. Joe Wolf Mrs. John McCreanor Miss Josephine Hedfelt and hostess Mrs. Darling. The next meeting will be in June with Miss Hedfelt as hostess.

Ohio University Professor Delivers Commencement Sermon at Trimble High

Ohio University philosophy professor Dr W Oliver Martin spoke at Trimble Jacksonville High School Baccalaureate services for the class of 1944 and staff. He urged graduates to practice love and forgiveness as they face a world with both good and bad people. The program included the Girls Glee Club singing and closing remarks by Principal Lewis E Buell. Rev Charles Palmer gave the invocation and Rev Gilbert Courtney pronounced the benediction.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Jacksonville Greens Run Charles Palmer Myriel Kasler Ada Frances Brunton W. Oliver Martin Department of Philosophy Ohio University Jesus America Girls’ Glee, Club Lewis E. Buell Dr. Martin Gilbert Courtney

Herbert Armstrong Dies at Home in Glouster

Herbert Armstrong age 72 died Sunday at his home 24 Braun St Glouster after months of ill health. He leaves wife Amanda Keirns Armstrong and children Kathryn Anderson Sabra Armstrong Clayton with Merle Armstrong Carter preceding in death. Funeral at his home Tuesday 2 p.m. He had lived in Glouster since age 15.

Glouster Herbert Armstrong Braun St Amanda Keirns Armstrong Kathryn Anderson Osborn Sabra Armstrong Elyria Clayton Coahoma Texas Merle Armstrong Carter

Glouster High Names Betty Lewis Salutatorian in Error

Sunday Glouster High School commencement records show Betty Davis as salutatorian instead of Betty Lewis. The program omits the class song and lists accompanists Mrs. Ethel Riley Shirley Andrews Marion Byers and director Grace Hemmer. Reverend A G Winkle substituted for Father E E Yocke at the benediction. eight graduates join the National Honorary Society with officers and motto noted.

Glouster Glouster High School Betty Davis Betty Lewis Ethel Riley Shirley Andrews Marion, Byers Grace Hemmer E. E Yocke A. G. Winkle National Honorary Society Barbara Lent Byers Margaret Summers Jack Coffman Richard Eddy William Figley Rita Wolf

Local War News from Trimble and Great Lakes Leave Clips

Mr and Mrs Pearl Anderson of Trimble receive a prisoner of war letter from their son S Sgt William H Anderson. Instructions for writing him are available from the Andersons. Paul Killingsworth, after boat training at Great Lakes Naval Station, spent leave with family and returns to duty. Ralph Judson, on leave from Great Lakes after boat training, homes in Trimble with his wife they bought a house on Republic Ave.

Glouster Pearl Anderson Trimble William H. Anderson Paul Killingsworth Great Lakes Naval Station Great Lakes Ralph Judson Tom Judson Judson Elton Coffman Republic Ave

Night assault and escape after bribing a sentry

Courtright bribes a sentry to allow Norma and Link to pass. Azaraski attacks Courtright in the inn, choking her while Link fights back. The trio escapes in Azaraski’s car as darkness blankets the inn and the surrounding area.

Courtright Norma Link Sal Azaraski Ataraski

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