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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1943
Page
4
A partial newspaper page lists Associated Press rights and subscription prices. It details annual, semiannual, and weekly rates, carrier delivery options, and post office handling as a second class matter with advertising notes and foreign office references.
A coast to coast column argues for pilots to author their own war reports. The writer recounts mock examples and praises the idea, asserting unanimous support for the plan and inviting readers to respond.
Ohio highway officials warn that wartime fuel shortages and reduced gasoline purchases may leave the state between ten and fifteen million dollars short for road repairs this year. Essential wartime routes will receive priority while maintenance budgets shrink for counties towns and townships. Once the war ends and gasoline tax revenue resumes Ohio faces a massive task to restore and expand its highway system.
Congressman Bradley of Michigan forced entry at the Hot Springs Food Conference grounds provoking a clash with security and drawing contrast with President’s aims. Judge Jones, conference president, avoided harsh measures and highlighted Congress powers to fund, confirm, and tax. Newsmen are described as observers for democracy’s stockholders.
The piece notes Goebbels claimed the American carrier Ranger was sunk, to which the U.S. Navy denied any carrier loss. Portuguese Lisbon fishermen later asserted seeing Ranger 400 miles from North Africa after launching planes with troops and materials, while subs were driven off by depth charges. The report highlights the propaganda value of the false claim and possible location disclosure.
President Roosevelt introduces a new super-board style to align war agencies under Jimmy Byrnes with a cabinet of advisers. The move concentrates policy making with Byrnes guiding directives from the White House while Hopkins and Nelson advise, aiming to improve Congress liaison and streamline wartime administration.
Stockholm dispatches indicate Swedish papers view Stalin's dissolution of the Third International as a tactical shift likely to solidify Allied cooperation, while fearing a strong eastern power. Debate centers on Russia as ally or threat, with liberal and conservative strains highlighting trade unions, state price control, and private capitalism. Sweden remains wary of Communism but prefers conservative social services.
County Auditor Everett L. Eveland appointed appraisers for Jackson and Harrison Townships. H. T. Purvis and Ray McCann will serve in Jackson and Scott Higgins and George Allison will work in Harrison. Hobart L. Snider has been sued for 3281.44 in industrial claims related to Noel A. Kissick’s death. The State of Ohio ex rel. Kissick claims 3281.44 plus interest from 1943. The Rendville school reports 137 youths aged 5 to 17 with 68 boys and 79 girls. County records list 18 deeds 12 rights of way 18 leases and other filings totaling several thousand dollars. Florence Neff seeks division of her two Pike Township tracts or sale if needed and to enforce a lien against Arthur Penrod. Various official duties and other civil filings are noted across townships.
The will of Ralph W. Hull of Crooksville leaves all to his wife Myrtie. After her death the estate is to be divided equally among his children Donald William John Floyd Rosaire Hull and Dorothy Southard.
Ruth E. Deitrich sues Harold B. Deitrich for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect married June 30 1938 in Lisbon Ohio they have a 3 year old daughter Bonnie custody and support sought Carlton Lyman gets divorce from Susis Lyman Judge McGonagle and defendant becomes Hoops Barbara Smith seeks temporary alimony in a divorce case with Hubert Smith alleging gross neglect and joint farm assets Barbara Smith requests decree. Flora Pletcher sues Charles Pletcher for divorce on gross neglect and asks restoration of maiden name Weaver married New Lexington November 24 1914 not living together eight years seeks equitable distribution and a home near the six mile turn Rowena M Hindel seeks divorce from Edwin Hindel on extreme cruelty and gross neglect claims improper proposals to other women including to her sister left May 13 1943 requests alimony custody of daughter Lucy 15 and household furniture temporary and permanent.
Joseph Callahan 20 New Straitsville Wanda Richards 20 Shawnee John McCormick 20 Corning farmer Beulah Paxton 17 Crooksville Route 2 Rolland Williams 24 Crooksville potter Bonna Browning 17 Clayton Township Rev Norman Sweat named to officiate Jack Woodward 19 U S
Mr and Mrs Paul Kinnen and son Donald visited the Paul Robinsons and Ira and Bessie Robinson Tuesday. Betty Webber of Delaware stayed with Mr and Mrs John Chevalier and Johnnie Jeffers Thursday. Eleanor Metcalf spent Saturday with Wanda Lee Tenney. The seventh and eighth grades held a class party at the school. Mrs Freda Faber hosted a picnic for her third and fourth graders. Basil Mantle of Great Lakes visited his grandfather Michael Kinnen and family. Mrs Fanny Barnhill aided Ida Atherton during pneumonia. L A Townsend and Parkersburg visitors dined with R M Allen and family. Leo Tenney joined Otis Wade Allen for Sunday dinner.
A tombolo is a tied island connected to the mainland in low tide and submerged at high tide. Goumier denotes a native warrior who fought with the French and aided Allied victory in Tunisia. King Faisal II of Iraq, eight years old, sent birthday wishes to Americans and British. The coral snake, highly venomous in the United States, is considered deadlier than rattlesnakes or water moccasins.
Beth watches a dive bombing run as antiaircraft guns down three Japanese planes. A balloon uses a cable to trap a bomber, others are shot down. Beth is wounded but survives and receives a promotion offer from Major Brit Jackson. He confesses love as the story ends.
Haydenville residents recount a surprise birthday celebration for Claude Warren hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Warren. Guests listed include Swaim Sparks Lehman Bailey and several others. Fathers and mothers travel to Washington for Sgt Paul F Matheny’s graduation at Officers Training School. Family visits to Lancaster and Carbon Hill noted with sightseeing and conversations.
Meigs County service members will gain new names on the Roll of Honor in front of the Court House as material is secured to enlarge the board. W. A. Smith, president of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the expansion funded by contributions and chamber efforts. The existing board, already a visitor draw, is now full with local names.
Local residents visit families in Jacksonville and nearby towns including Dayton and Columbus. Upcoming Ladies Auxiliary meeting set for June 2 at Eagles. lunch to be served. Various relatives and friends from Newark Hamilton and Corning appear in weekend visits and greetings amid light social notices.
Fragmentary text describes pine sawdust usage and a wood disk measured around two inches thick with unspecified dimensions. Mentions citizens and an unclear monetary figure, with garbled units and phrases.
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