Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The notice lists publication details for the Athens Messenger 1893 edition, including publisher Frederick W. Bush and managing editor Charles G. Harris. It notes Associated Press membership and outline of subscriptions, rates for mail and carrier delivery, and lists national representatives and advertising policy.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Gaturdey
the Messenger
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Double payments hit 1943 taxes under Rum Plan reform
President Roosevelt and the Treasury push a new system that imposes about 12.5 percent higher taxes for 1943 through duplicate payments. More than 26 million returns affected as the Rum Plan replaces full elimination of liabilities. The plan shifts timing and raises total revenue and may affect upcoming elections.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Senate
House
Ats
Congress
Senate House
Pay-As-You-Go Tax Plan Promises Redefined Payments
The article critiques a proposed pay-as-you-go income tax compromise. It notes confusion over timing and eligibility, questions whether 75 percent of 1942 taxes will be forgiven, and warns and unsettled adjustments due around March 15 and July 1. It highlights potential conflicts with June 15 and existing law.
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Congress
Treasury
Sunshine Needed Amid Spring Rain Delays Farming
The article notes persistent drizzle harming field work and livestock feed, risking a poor harvest in 1943. With farmers delaying planting by four to six weeks, a long favorable growing season becomes crucial to avoid food shortages and support urban diets during wartime.
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Middle West
Hitler
Our Army Remains Incomplete Equipment Delay Warned
Lieut.-Gen. Brehon B. Somervell, head of the Service of Supply, testifies that despite Allied equip completion by year end 1943, the U S Army will not be fully equipped until late 1944. He notes ongoing difficulties in obtaining essential trucks and cars for shipping needs.
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Brehon B. Somervell
Service of Supply
May Procession, Honor Queen, Diplomas at St Bernard
Corning notes detail the May Procession at St Bernard Catholic Church with May Queen Reta Mae Rodgers and crown bearers Billy Hensler and Jackie Clifford. Graduates include Eugene Banevich Patricia Fair Rosalie Martin Edmund Nash Walter Leimer. eighth grade certificates awarded to William Campbell James King Rose Ann Rocks Mary Ann McCabe Elizabeth Morris Joan Rodgers Rose Regina Stenson Rita Winnenburg.
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William Campbell
James King
Rose Ann Rocks
Mary Ann McCabe
Elizabeth Morris
Joan Rodgers
Rose Regina Stenson
Rita Winnenburg
St. Bernard Church
Corning Theater
Funeral services held for Dominic Orrecchio at St Bernard
Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 am at St Bernard Catholic Church for Dominic Orrecchio 70 with Rev Fr Anthony Tague officiating Burial followed at New Lexington Cemetery Orrecchio formerly a section hand for the New York Central Railway retired six years ago Surviving wife Roseanna three daughters Mrs Dominic Rechiche Mrs Bertha Marolt Corning Route 2 Mrs Joseph Fucei Crooksville Route 2 one son Tony Orrecchio and six grandchildren two brothers Pat and Tony Columbus All local stores and the post office will close Monday for Memorial Day observances.
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St. Bernard Catholice
Dominic Orrecchio
Anthony Tague
New Lexington
Orrecchio
New York Central Railway
Roseanna
Dominic Rechiche
Bertha Marolt
Corning
Joseph Fucei
Crooksville
Tony Orrecchio
Joseph Orecchio
Pat
Tony
Columbus
Attu Defense Highlights Japanese Tenacity On Aleutian Front
War comment analyzes Japanese defense on Attu Island revealing their relentless stand under the Bushido code. The piece urges rapid Allied victory to prevent further Nipponese consolidation and emphasizes the need to unleash mass Allied power once Hitler is defeated.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Attu
Aleutian
Theim
Hitler
United Nations
Verfers, Jr. Enlists in Army. Leaves for Fort Hayes
George Verfers Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. George Verfers Sr. was inducted into the Army and departed with a group of New Lexington youths for Fort Hayes in Columbus on Wednesday. His wife Mary Flowers Verfers plans to remain in Corning for the time being.
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Morgan Walters
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Wednessay
Schlingerman
Jessie Schlingerman
Violet Walters
George Verfers, Jr
George Verfers, Sr
New Lexington
Mary Flowers Verfers
Corning
Euchre party and prizes at Mrs Lee Wright home East Hill
Mrs Lee Wright hosted a Wednesday euchre gathering with prizes awarded to Mrs Fern Post second prize to Mrs Thelma Frasure and low prize to Mrs Myrta Hickok. Luncheon served to nine guests including Mrs Florence Hampson and Mrs Genevieve Wright. TO HOLD FLAG RALLY Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 463 votes to stage a Flag Week Rally at West Main St hall June 7 with speeches on the flag and a War Bond drive. A slogan contest offers a $25 War Bond prize. Committee named by President Edward Baldy to finalize plans. Mr and Mrs James Tippett visiting for graduation. Jim inducted into the Army and to join Marines. likely stationed San Diego.
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Lee Wright
East Hill
Fern Post
Thelma Frasure
Myrta Hickok
Florence Hampson
Hazel Edwards
Mable Gray
Flora Briggs
Genevieve Wright
Lee Thomas
Aerie No. 463
Fraternal Order of Eagles
West Main St
The
Aerie
Guy Lamity
Edward P. Baldy
James Tippett
Sam Tippett
Howard
Jim
Army
Marines
San Diego
Calif
Corning School District Announces 371 Pupils Enumerated
Miss Eliza Murray reports the Corning district enumerates 371 children aged five to eighteen. The total, two fewer than last year, covers Corning Public School students and the St Bernard parochial pupils.
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Eliza Murray
Corning
St. Bernard
Missionary Society Banquet and Program at First United Brethren
The Mother and Daughter banqu et of the Missionary Society will be Tuesday night at 7 30 at the First United Brethren Church. The program Highway for the World of Tomorrow features Miss Mae Rodgers as leader and Mrs Martha Young with scripture. Lois Swisher sings A Tribute to Mothers and Mrs Charles Woodruff with daughter Reta perform a skit Women Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Isabel McLatin recites A Little Parable for Mothers. King s Highway will be sung as a duet. Banquet will be served.
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the Missionary Society
First United Brethren Church
Mae Rodgers
Martha Young
Lois Swisher
Charles Woodruff
Reta
Isabel McLatin
King’s Highway
Fight to the End on a Wartime Outpost
Beth Carter aids Major Brit Jackson during a Japanese raid scare on a remote island outpost. She uses a walkie talkie to confirm the pilot while Brit plans defense as island medical teams tend her ankle. The pair prepare for a critical night awaiting further enemy action.
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United States Signal Corps
Beth
Brit Jackson
Island Hospital
Brit
Carter
Dispatches
Lita
Reforestation Army recruits in Meigs County
In Meigs County 55 recruits joined the Reforestation Army. Ruth Huggins of Sans Souci attended a dance with Kenneth McKean of Parkersburg as escort. Pro grams were distributed by Betty Brooks and Anna Mae Keever. A photo shows Adolf Hitler addressing the Reichstag amid talks on arms parity. A mood party hosted by Mrs. T N Hoover, Mrs. Dow Grones, and Mrs. C C Robinson in Athens featured 1910 vintage attire.
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Ruth Huggins
Sans Souci
Kenneth McKean
Parkersburg
Betty Brooks
Anna MaeKeever
T. N. Hoover
Dow Grones
C. C. Robinson
Hoover Home
Athens
Questions and Answers from Athens Twenty Years Ago
A dated Q A feature recalls Miss Nellie McGowan returning from Washington D C and asks about Latakia and inlaid wood decoration. It lists social events at The Colonial and Chi Omega alumnae presence, PTA officers, and local figures.
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Nellie McGowan
Athens
Washington D. C
Latakia
Atakia
Sy Tone Dentalinn
Chi Omega
Winifred Winters
Providence
R. I
Frances Hunker
Middleport
Mildred Welch
Hazel Stickman
Eloise Savage
Public Forum letter on mines and wartime duty sparks reader reaction
A reader comments from Glouster on May 20 urges miners and operators to cooperate during wartime, warning that strikes threaten national effort. The letter argues soldiers and families depend on steady coal, praises duty, and condemns draft board politicking and punitive actions against workers, urging immediate resolution.
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