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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
4
A fragmented page shows the Aliens Messenger with publisher Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush roles, editors and associations listed. Advertising and subscription rates for Ohio and outside Ohio are provided, plus printing and civil rights motto.
Wartime shortages and feared consumer dislocations prompt calls for a Baruch committee to study manpower and distribution. Emphasis on keeping transport and supply lines open while predicting rationing, labor shifts, and basic needs moving to homes as civilian production tightens next year.
Warren Breaux of Guey dan Louisiana aged 11 weighs 72 pounds and since April has gathered 400 tons of scrap metal for the war program earning 2736 dollars. The piece argues the laborer is worthy of his hire and urges Uncle Sam to recognize the boy's patriotism and service to democracy.
Casualty insurance firms reduce rates for motorists in regions with gasoline rationing citing less driving, slower speeds, and greater caution to lower claims. Despite tax burdens, no state or community has cut registration or personal property taxes, though any relief helps.
Raymond Clapper condemns continued generosity toward Vichy France. He cites French labor drafts for German war factories and argues Laval will trade the French fleet for bargaining power with Hitler. He urges seizing Vichy radio and colonies and toughening policy as war actions.
Peter Edson notes policy confusion at OWI amid friction over Admiral Moreell's Toronto speech on labor. He details reforms in Navy labor relations, Fleming's limited authority over top officials, and the broader challenge of aligning speeches with administration policy.
Catherine Chute a Ohio University junior is cast in the lead of the two reel local comedy Athens Hero. Cast includes Jack Swanson Tom Byrne and local figures Mayor Robert S Wood Mrs Carl Beasley and Helen Jones.
William Red Sharp, 51, died at St. Joseph Hospital Bloomington after a heart ailment. Burial in Bloomington. Former York Township resident and local figure. Survived by wife Crystal Sharp Columbus formerly Kimberly, brother John Sharp Orville, three nephews, two nieces. World War II veteran and Purple Heart honorary member. Born locally. parents and a brother preceded him.
Portland notes list local visits and family ties with many names. Private Donald Price visits his father J E Price and sisters Allie and Dorothy while Pvt Charles McKelvey serves in Lincoln Nebraska. Numerous relatives travel to Parkersburg Vienna Ravenswood and Belpre for social events and family gatherings. The column records weekend visits showers and weddings among Price McKelvey Slaughter Blosser and Swan families reflecting active community connections.
Cheshire residents share visits and life events. Mr and Mrs F W Butcher visit in Martinsville Virginia while Loyd Roush and family visit from Gallipolis. Various local guests attend birthdays and weekends with families including Mrs Lottie Roush and Mrs Ella Long. Kermit Massie resigns as school superintendent to join a chemical plant. Curt Rice buys property and relocates from Middleport. Several locals host and visit relatives across Gallipolis Little Kyger Columbus and Dayton Kyger areas.
Dr. Frazier and Candace confront ailing Mrs. Eustis in room 721 as Candace reveals a shattering truth. She confesses she was engaged to Martin Corby and accuses Mrs. Eustis of believing a dead man loved her. Candace urges the patient to seek recovery for her husband and child, acknowledging Martin never truly loved her.
Mrs. Malinda Bradbury attends a Daughters of America convention in Baltimore with her mother Mrs. J. M. Cooley of Logan. Local visits include the Liptons and Mack families in Columbus and Bucyrus, with others from Chillicothe Delaware and Rutland. Pvt. Orville Rupe transfers to Tennessee and several families relocate or visit.
Rutland notices list residents visiting relatives in Nitro West Virginia Columbus Chillicothe and Huntington dates include Tuesday to Thursday stays. News covers furloughs, address changes, school resignations and church group activities with bake sale plans and homecomings.
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