Subscription Rates and Notices in The Messenger
The passage lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with Ohio and outside Ohio prices, overseas service, and notes on postal matters and editorial credits. It names offices in Columbus Cleveland Chicago New York and mentions charges for obituaries and cards of thanks.
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Ohio
The
Messenger
Joan W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
C. Cleveland
No Other Cheek Stuff Warns Against Rising Fascism
A speaker condemns fascism as a cancerous growth and argues for continued armed forces and compulsory military training after World War II. He warns against demobilization, peace movements, and tax hikes, claiming dangers from fascism and communism remain and must be countered by preparedness.
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United States of America
ROTC
Pacific
Poland
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Japan
New York Housewife Loses Maid and $18 Under Strict USES Policy
A New York housewife hired a part time maid via the United States Employment Service. After the maid reported for work the woman sunbathed on the roof and returned to find both the maid and a purse containing $18 missing. USES refused to disclose the maid’s name or address, invoking privacy rules backed by the War Manpower Commission. Mayor LaGuardia and many agree the rule is cockeyed and should be amended to prevent future crimes.
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New York
United States Employment Service
FBI
War Manpower Commission
LaGuardia
Signs of Debt and Debate Mark Peaceful Decade
In the decade of peace the federal government sank deeper into debt amid two schools of thought on borrowing. Supporters of planned economy view debt as an asset. opponents warn rampant borrowing risks bankruptcy and freedom loss. Officials concede easy money spawns inflation and regulation.
Spur to merge War and Navy faces wartime debate
Washington argues for or against consolidating the War and Navy Departments under a single secretary of armed services. The piece weighs efficiency and specialization, noting duplication in committees and purchases, but cautions against hasty mergers amid war and questions postwar benefits. It discusses Senate House duplication and the Army's large expansion, suggesting only after the conflict ends can mergers be judged.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Secretary of Armed Services
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Nebraska
Army
Navy
House
War
Navy Departments
Navy Department
Marine Corps
War housing costs and futures under Edson’s view
Peter Edson argues that about 1.8 million war housing units will exist postwar, with private finance funding roughly 1 million and public funding about 800,000. He notes private housing favored permanent locations and FHA insured risk, while public housing costs averaged 5,000 per unit, and warns temporary war housing should be dismantled to avoid slums, though future federal support remains uncertain.
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United States
Federal Housing Administration
Uny
Poet's Corner Readers Send Verses For Memorial Day
A Messenger readers column features poems and notes from readers including Mrs G F Pincelli of Albany Ohio and Minnie Miller with family updates. Messages recount childhood home memories and letters from soldiers Pvt Delbert E Smith and Pfc Maywood J Smith in Italy and New Guinea. Memorial Day 1944 pays homage to the Brave with flowers on graves and gratitude for sacrifices.
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Home Sweet Home
Minnie Miller
Riverside Drive
Pvt
Delbert E. Smith
Italy
Pvt. Smith
Infantry
Local notices and obituaries mixed with war poem and civic updates
Community notes show marriages licenses issued for Webb New man and Fitzpatrick Jones. Local building site chosen on West Washington St by Athens Home Telephone Co. Barn fire near Paul Shannon’s home contained by bucket brigade. Kiwanis dinner and horseshoe champ scene at C. Cornell cottage. Army captain Wilbur McReynolds and Mrs McReynolds guests at Hotel Berry. post office veteran Frank C. Dean celebrated long service. Al Capone’s appeal denied at Atlanta penitentiary. Wartime poem reflects on soldiers' experiences and hopes for peace. Don Blanding reports new bulkhead escape plate innovation for ships.
The Real-Life War Plant Riveting Experience
The writer narrates joining Kerry Kraft on the rivet line to assemble a fighter. She describes transitioning from bench to production, mastering cold aluminum rivets, bucking bars, and rivet guns. The piece captures shop slang and the teamwork of on-the-line workers as “hit it” becomes the rhythm of establishing a full aircraft assembly.
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Kerry Kraft
Gert
Hamden Social Notes from Hamden Chapter Meeting
Hamden chapter of Eastern Stars held its annual inspection at Masonic Hall with Deputy Grand Matron Laura K Eless presiding. Guests included Gladys Jones and Norma Ogier York, with members from McArthur Wellston and Columbus and updates on local families, births, and moves.
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Hamden
Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
Laura K. Eless
Oak Hill
Gladys Jones
Nebraska
Norma Ogier York
Good Hope
Genola McKibben
Zaleski
McArthur
Wellston
Columbus
St Bernard School Holds May Procession and Graduation
Corning May procession and graduation were held by St Bernard School pupils. High school and eighth grade graduates led the march in the church arch of red and white peonies. Diplomas were presented to Rita Mae Rodgers Jo-Ann Klarenbeck Clarence Nash and Donald Curtis with attendants listed. Out of town attendees noted. Masons plan Father and Son Night June 6 with dinner at Methodist Church basement.
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Rose Mary Hillis
David Harlan
Father Welch
O.P
Father Tague
St. Bernard’s
Rita Mae Rodgers
Jo-Ann Klarenbeck
Clarence Nash
Donald Curtis
Rose Marie Kessler
Phyllis Jean Thompson
Jack Clifford
Joe Siemer
Nancy Lou Kurtz
Patricia Pompey
Patricia Hillis
Bernard Indenbisen
Thomas Si
Helen
Margaret Klarenbeck
Columbus
E. J. Franz
Loretta
Pomeroy
Fanny
Ida
Pearl Tague
Crookaville
Josephine Eskes
Lancaster
Madge Keiner
Moxahala
Lewis Distelsweig
Anita Winnenberg
Florine Campbell
Corning Masons
Dexter Area Social News From Local Families
Local residents share visits and travel across Clintonville Albany Ironton Rutland and Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dana Williamsos of Ironton visit relatives. Miss Margaret Davis returns to Columbus. families host guests including Mrs Ella Nelson Mrs Worley Davis and the Glazes.
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Alonzo Glaze
Jennings Ferrell
Akron
Donald Gla
Carl Taylor
Grace Glaze
Middleport
Helen Glaze
Beverly Ann
New Lima
John Weaver
Columbus
Max Smith
Midway
Ray Nicholson
Smith
Richard Adkins
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New Guinea
Basil Minderd
Hanlin Ave
Harold Wise
Julia Porter
Ashtabula Harbor
Mr. Wise
Harry Webb
Jennie G. Newman
Clifford F. Fitzpatrick
Nora Jones
Athens Home Telephone Company
West Washington St
Paul Shannon
South Cemetery St
Athens Kiwanis Club
Cc. C. Cornell
Whaley- Ferguson
Bowman-Clifton
Wilbur R. McReynolds
United States Army
Mrs. MceReynolds
Hotel Berry
Fort Leavenworth
Paris
United States Postal
Frank C. Dean
Second St
al Capone
Federal
Atlanta
Cain
Prince of Peace
Logan, Ohio
Henry Leach
Christ
Man
Stark Calvary
Don Blanding
Minnesota
By Galbraith
Cope
NEA Service
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the Rivet
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Maki
Ann
Srmee
Sarereaet
Tole Nema
Seeview
Toe
Simpson's
Sarah E. Hanson
Robert Smith
Michael Hanson
Edward
Bremen
David
Albert
Allensville
Oscar Smith
Herbert Smith
U. S. Navy
William Rider
South Charleston
Harriett Ross
New York City
Virgil Billings
Oscar A. King
Elk Cemetery
John Rinehart
Rinehart
Margaret Rinehart
Byer
Minnie Gibson
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Bertha Steele
Cincinnati
Bruce Nutt
Franklin Nutt
Holzer Hospital
Lena Nutt
Nellie Nutt
Margaret Wilkerson
Robert Britton
Roberta
Chillicothe
Bert Harkins
Britton
Jean Harkins
Coalton
Marian Ray
Everett Vance
John Nutt
Autye Baker
Erma Stephenson
Bertha Winstead
Ollie Tedrow
Ohio University
Louise Lambert
Gallipolis
Minnie Lambert
Ohio Methodist
Flora Campbell
Clyde Wyckoff
Cora Wyckoff
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