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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1944
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for carriers and mail both inside and outside Ohio and for overseas service, with varied terms. It notes republication rights by The Associated Press and mentions obituary charges and advertising rates upon application.
The piece reviews President Roosevelt's second address as restrained and dignified compared with his first. It notes emphasis on registering and voting, discusses Democratic concerns about voter turnout, and criticizes partisan finger pointing over soldier ballots and alleged Communist influence. It urges both sides to drop demagoguery and focus on issues.
American correspondent Sigrid Schultz recounts Nazi plans for a “war in peace” as Germany mobilizes labor for the Siegfried Line, employs women as spies and agents, and builds a beauty-obsessed propaganda machine to win influence abroad and control domestic morale.
The article notes that no American wool has been used for clothing in over a year and a half while domestic stockpiles rise into millions of pounds. It cites heavy foreign wool imports, shipped under federal oversight, avoiding tariffs and undercutting American manufacturers who buy it due to lower cost.
The piece attacks Sidney Hillman of PAC fame as a target of labor publications. It notes critics trace Hillman back to Russia and Lithuania, alleging collaboration with Communists to undermine CIO. References to John L. Lewis and White House aides highlight partisan labor speeches. The tone ridicules foreign ties used in anti Hillman campaigns.
The piece urges saving a spare dollar for the National War Fund to support American service members during demobilization and ongoing needs. It emphasizes continued aid for soldiers abroad, homesickness, and fights against starvation and disease, insisting the fund stay with GI Joe through the war’s end and beyond.
An editorial laments wartime use of DDT on civilians abroad and questions perpetual export of surplus American goods. It notes cold weather and flies in barns while soldiers receive weapons and asks how much material will go to waste after peace. It suggests billions of cigarettes and machinery may be abandoned overseas.
Washington analyst notes that fear of unmanageable farm surpluses is being dismissed. U S farmers face guaranteed parity loans covering 166 essential products for two years after the war, backed by Congress with potential multi billion dollar annual cost. Government to manage postwar surpluses through world market sales, even at losses.
The remark argues that policy makers favor an Arab kid’s future over taxpayers already stretched by the war costs, criticizing the government’s allocation of resources and planning.
Urbancrest Mayor Thomas Williams reports the sidewalk project funded by state city and property owners. Abutting owners paid seven cents per brick foot for brick sidewalks and twelve cents for non brick sidewalks, totaling 1257.80 with 953.70 in expenditures and 304.10 balance. The city received 25000 brick and praised residents for cooperation.
Supt. Thomas W. Figley and Glouster faculty hosted a six oclock three course chicken dinner in the home economics dining room to honor Mrs Sophia Nagle on her retirement after 23 years in service, 18 of them in the high school. The event featured a U shaped table arrangement with yellow and green decor and short remarks by Sophia. The dinner and program were attended by district staff and teachers including Misses Rachel Murray and Pauline Myers.
The CSO meeting at American Legion Hall drew a large crowd. Marcella Jonas led with patriotic songs and the Pledge of Allegiance. The treasurer reported $263.40 balance, dues and contributions totaling $313.97, plus a $19.11 net from a public games party.
James Bernard North a sailor formerly from Glouster reports back to his ship after an 11 day furlough including visits with his sister Mrs. Ruth Marsteller in Dayton and his mother Mrs. Zora Morri son and brother Vern North of Wonderland. He brought home many souvenirs from Italy. Mrs Frances Sayre of Jacksonville left Athens for Camp Wolters Texas for an indefinite visit with her husband Lane who is stationed there.
Kiwanis District No. 11 Lt. Gov. Carl Frey of Athens will attend the Tuesday evening meeting. Local president W. G. Hughes urges all Kiwanis members to attend at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon.
Mrs. L. G. DeLong and her son Richard plan to leave Glouster for Iron ton later this week to be near Mr. DeLong’s job. They will not move household goods but will do light housekeeping while there.
Sheltering Arms Hospital reports Chief Fred Heck of Glouster shows slight improvement a week and a half after a assault by Pvt Charles Mc Laughlin. Tests indicate brain concussion diminishing improved appetite and clearer mind though pulse remains slow and danger not yet passed. Special nurses assist, and Mrs Heck stays with him.
T Sgt Clarence Markins, serving in Russia, writes to his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Dan Burns that he likes his surroundings and that Russians treat them well. Cpl Walter W Burns in the South Pacific, writing to his parents, encloses a Hawaiian handkerchief. He has served 22 months, 16 in the Pacific.
Sgt. and Mrs Ray G Cartwright welcomed a son born October 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Glouster. The infant is unnamed at present. Grandparents are Carl and Marie Stahl Glouster and Carl and Alice Cartwright Greens Run. Great grandparents include W H Stahl Glouster Morris Cartwright Greens Run Matilda Hoisington Willoughby and Mary Grimm Willoughby.
CHAUNCEY Lt. (J.G.) Wood row W. Patton of Millfield has been promoted to full lieutenant in the U S Navy Reserve. He serves as shipboard dental officer on a Coast Guard manned naval transport and is a Chauncey-Dover High School and Ohio State University graduate who enlisted in the Navy there. He previously served at Mare Island Navy Yard. his wife Betty and son Craig William live at home with him.
Mrs W. Wemmer of Millfield near 82 entertained with a family dinner for her great grandson Joe Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders Millfield. A birthday cake baked by Joe’s mother Mrs Helen Sanders. Mrs Wemmer served a two course dinner with covers for Charles Sanders and children Sandra Lee and Joe Grover Patton and Mr and Mrs William Wemmer all of Millfield.
Mrs Nellie Jorden hosts the Esther Class meeting at 7 30 p m at her Mill Street residence. Mrs Helen Nicholson, class president, will preside and supervise the session.
Rev. Gus Graham is reported ill at his Chauncey home. His daughter Dorothy Graham, working in Dayton, is visiting. Kathleen Simonton, daughter of the county home superintendent and matron, spent Saturday in Nelsonville visiting grandparents. Mrs. Lara Tucker of Nelsonville visited Chauncey at Ray Tucker's home May Ave. Mr and Mrs Crate Morrison of Murray City spent Sunday in Chauncey with the Tippie grandparents. Floyd Nye and wife of Chauncey are in Tullahoma visiting their son Kenneth Nye. Rose Dickerson of Chauncey has been in Columbus visiting sisters Myrtle Pidcock and Alma Bricker.
The CHAUNCEY Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey will meet Wednesday at 7 p m in the home of the class teacher Mrs Donald W Henry on E Main Street Members are asked to contribute to the potluck supper to be served Mrs Marjory Bennett class president will conduct the business session
Mrs Chauncey Mark Sutton and Mrs Chauncey weekly quilting attended the funeral of Nath Day Sutton a life long resident of Chauncey. Funeral services were held at Haga Chapel U B Church with burial in Haga Cemetery. Survived by his wife several children and a sister Mrs George and brother Mark.
Mrs. John R. Clark of this city and Mrs. M. E. Christ man Trimble invite women to the American Legion Hall for an all day gathering Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Help is needed to pack Christmas boxes for over 200 service men and women overseas. Bring lunches and stay all day if possible. portions of the day are welcome.
Letters from James Nye in India and Neil Tippett in France were read at the Service for service men and their families held Sunday night at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Those who have letters to be read are asked to contact Mrs. Florence Pendergrass or the minister.
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