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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
24
A fragmented notice outlines the Athens Post offices handling, nominal obituary charges, and subscription rates. It notes publication details, postal classifications, and official approvals for a small annual fee, with terms subject to acceptance by the paper.
The text notes Vinson Byrnes and Bowles, as New Dealers, earn higher salaries than base pay of MacArthur Eisenhower Marshall and King. Vinson, CBS director, declined a railroad wage increase request while receiving a 2500 dollar raise to 15000 annual pay plus a 628 dollar overtime bonus.
The article condemns President Roosevelt for backing a War Mobili zation and Reconversion agency to regulate private and business life after the war. It argues the plan would create ongoing federal entitlements for unemployed workers, rail fare for returning war workers, and universal release-pay, costing taxpayers and hampering postwar recovery. It accuses Republicans of insufficient resistance and warns of ongoing government control.
The piece argues aging workers remain valuable as they stay employed and mentor newcomers. It cites Winchester's 25-Year Service Association aiding soldiers with Garand rifles and carbines, urges advisory exit roles to ease retirement, and warns against age prejudice. It calls for joint action by government, business, and labor to secure future jobs.
In a statement by General Arnold, the Army Air Forces recounts aircraft production and losses since Pearl Harbor. It cites 1942 and 1943 output, overseas shipments, and 24,500 planes lost abroad, with total losses around 42,000 including training and continental accidents, underscoring the need for continuous production and replacements. It argues air power alone cannot win but is essential alongside ground and sea efforts.
Peter Edson reports from Washington on President Roosevelt’s domestic advisors, including Harry Hopkins, proposing postwar measures to raise the minimum wage, shift overtime costs, and boost purchasing power through unemployment insurance and public works. The plan aims to sustain demand, reduce the Little Steel Formula limits, and defrost economic stagnation, with arguments about higher wages and eventual wage stabilization.
A public forum notice to contributors outlines submission guidelines and deadlines. It calls for community input on local issues and requests timely replies to ensure inclusion in upcoming discussions and publications.
A reader named Mrs Lena White denounces Democrats and praises miners while criticizing WPA supporters. She accuses some Democrats of hypocrisy, defends her own labor experiences, and urges against reelecting the president, signaling ongoing wartime partisan tensions.
The Messenger quotes Franklin D Roosevelt and Dewey, noting FDR dodged issues and used weak jokes while Dewey stayed dignified. The writer argues a Jeffersonian Democrat contrast with New Dealers and urges a Washington housecleaning to curb waste and inefficiency in the Treasury. George W. Williams, Puster, RD. 2, Oct. 2.
Mrs Ei wand Pugh and daughter Lorna spent Friday to Sunday at Navarre with Mr and Mrs Oscar Pratt. Mrs Pugh was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Elza McCall of Carpen Wesley Cline, who has been adopted for service in the armed forces, left Monday for Ft Hayes. Miss Betty Gilham of Athens visited Mrs Peat Wood on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Maynard Coates and daughter Sherry of 1rd Pugh and son Larry visited Mr and Mrs Frank Pugh on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Bolin of Athens visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood. A Republican rally will be held at Pleasant Valley Wednesday night October 12 at 8 o’clock.
Mr Ray Whaley U S N with Norfolk base attended a fellowship gathering with his wife and others. Numerous entries note travels, visits, engagements, births, and weddings among Guysville residents and nearby families including Col umbus and Athens connections with detailed social events and neighborhood greetings.
The article traces Eva Braun’s presence beside Hitler since 1929 and her move into the Chancellery after the war began, fueling rumors of marriage. It notes her loneliness, her study with Hitler’s photographer, and speculates on plans for a future union. It also highlights Leni Riefenstahl’s role as photographer and propagandist for the Nazi regime and Olympic filming.
The article recalls 1930s German women drawn to Hitler promising family security while wartime upheaval reshaped roles. It notes propaganda amid Nazi rise, female support, and the era's social shifts as men faced conscription and upheaval. References to Nelsonville events and local mentions accompany broader wartime context.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Montgomery of Charleston were guests of M. E. Montgomery. Mrs. Don Effinger of Parkersburg visited in the L. S Buckley home. W. B. Kibble of Akron spent last weekend with Mrs. A. C. Stewart. Mrs. Betty M. Prince and daughter Billy Jean are visiting relatives in Monroe, Michigan. Mrs. Annabel Torrence and two children have moved to Monroe to join her husband.
Miss Grace Winc renner had a tonsillectomy at Mason City Clinic. Ensign and Mrs Roger Quisenv ery left from New York City for Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Ernest Duffy moved into newly purchased property from Arthur Covert. Rev and Mrs L B Snellenberger relocated from Covert to Clyde Hills River Front. Mrs Charles Calkins and daughter Mary Elizabeth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Van Johnson. Reid Jenkinson and son Joe from Columbus visited with her mother Mrs David Cuckler Sr. John Cuckler returned to Akron. Christina Grimm attended WCTU county convention in Pomeroy. Asbury Methodist Church to meet at Mrs Irving Karr Sr home. WSCS quilting party at church led by Mrs H L Holter. Evangelistic meeting led by Miss Mabel Wright of Columbus ongoing at Syracuse A B Church. RB Seliers harvests a large tobacco crop. Mrs Dana Hysell returned from Pomeroy after her father Jacob Grueser fell ill. Mrs George Rea and Mrs Vani Johnson recently in Athens.
Fraternity pledges at Ohio University include Serena Shafer Yerbert McConshay Athens Carl Wolfe Pomeroy David Miller Middleport Beta Theta Pi Kenneth Wilcox William Davis Athens Paul Smith Glouster and George y Nelsonville Phi Delta Theta Rex Roush Clarence Littler Richard Angel Athens Phi Kappa Tau La Vera Spence Corning Clarence Kelch Nelsonville Sigma Wilbur Limes Athens Lambda Chi Alpha Wilbur Daggett Athens Kappa Psi Alpha.
Weee Wilkesville residents and Mrs. Dale Wiseman with son Oliver Henry of Dayton visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods. Wiseman’s sons Carl in France and Oliver in Dayton serve in the Army. Visitors included Mr. Raymond James of Wellston and Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Mulholland. The Martins plan to move to the Kaltenbach property bought by John and Alva DeVault. Ed Shaffer and family moved from Blair Might’s home to Kenneth Mossman’s near Hawks. Emma Kinison of Wellston stayed with the Strongs and attended a sale at the late Allie Pilcher’s home. Blanche Davis spent days with her son and family, the DeVaults. A busload of local blood donors went to Jackson, Lem Thacker moved to the Blanche Day property on Main St, and Ima Pierce plus three children moved into the Thacker vacated home.
Miss Bessie Robinson spent Friday as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Harter Fortney. Mr and Mrs Paul Robinson visited Mr and Mrs Isadore Mantle and met last Sunday. Miss Sarah Potter summoned home due to mother Mariam Potter’s illness. Several callers visited the Ira Robinson home and Mrs Mariam Potter received visitors including the Mantle family and Naomi Archer. Eleanor Allen visited her grandmother LOH Allen. A dinner was served for the Daniel Ackley family at the Charles Ackley home and friends attended. Bruce Nicholson and Harvey Person visitied Wednesday evening.
Langsville notes record residents traveling to Charleston to visit neighbors and relatives. The item mentions the Entamingers Maynard Davis and family, the Siler and Huntley households visiting, and Theron Morris on furlough visiting his mother. Other homebound mentions include Allen Ward’s return from Columbus and the Miller sisters learning that their great nephew Lieut James Piper has arrived in Europe for duty.
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