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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1942

Page

4

Newspaper association and subscription rates from early edition

Advertising and circulation notes from a historic paper detail association memberships and national offices. It lists subscription prices by mail and carrier for Ohio and outside Ohio, with weekly and daily rates and a nod to obituary and card notices. The piece ends with a Milton quote on liberty.

Associated Press Associated Press Exclusive Ohio United States Athens John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Milton

Or Else Complex Shows New Deal Coercion Debate

Chicago Tribune notes that the New Deal’s wartime measures hinge on coercion rather than voluntary cooperation. Sen Taft argues government threats risk inefficiency and control over wages, prices, and rationing. An independent Congress could curb regimentation and restore trust between government and people.

Sen. Taft New Deal United States Congress Washington Sen Taft Chicago Tribune

New Habits From War Cleanup Message

Wartime cleanup urges vigor in clearing every junk from fields roadsides attics basements garages and yards across America. The piece argues thrift and order will outlast the conflict and compares pride to an attic's top. it cites quotes from John Gay and Samuel Johnson on reflection and taste.

America

Willkie Seen as Chance to Restore Leadership in America

In Washington a commentator argues Wendell Willkie could reenergize U S public life by speaking and writing on war and postwar policy from Rushville Indiana He lacks office party or media tools yet may influence national thinking through character and conviction urging many capable leaders to emerge rather than a single figure

Washington Wendell Willkie Willkie Rushville Ind Republican Democratic Party Republican Party America United States Roosevelt Herbert Agar

Farm Boom Transforms U S Agriculture Under War Demand

Peter Edson notes U S Department of Agriculture economists estimate 1943 farm crop needs amid labor shortages as harvests set a record. Weather has been ideal and income tops previous highs while rivals fear reduced labor and machinery next year. Public policy shifted from 1930s planning to wartime mobilization.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Germany may pay with goods says Von Papen

Chancellor Von Papen argued Germany could settle debts in kind and warned creditor nations would suffer if tariffs were not revived. President William Green of the AFL urged a five day week and six hour day to ease unemployment. Japan announced a new diplomatic guard army to free other forces for Manchuria bandit campaigns.

von Papen Germany William Green American Federation of Labor Japan Nippon Manchuria

Savannah Objects to Siesta Rule as Shops Close

Savannah residents oppose the mayor’s plan for a post meridiem break with shops shut from two to four. Women drivers complain of hair dust. beauty kit car accessories are added. Milk condensing declines as faster transport grows. Lloyd George resigns. Greeks flee Eastern Thrace as Turkey advances. Trotsky claims a new Red Army. Germans supply officers to train 1,370,000 troops.

Leon Trotsky

Millfield Personal Mention Includes Club Changes

Mrs. Frances Wallace will entertain her encire club Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday. The October Country Club meeting will be at Mrs. Bess Wem mer’s home on Wednesday with a hard times theme and a potluck dinner. Buck Fox Aldine Leffler and others visit and relatives are noted. Mrs. Pearl Misner, hospitalized for a bullet wound, returns home with care arrangements. William Dunkle moves into the vacated house with his family.

Millfield Frances Wallace Encire Club Country Club Bess Wemmer John Leffler Aldine Leffler Buck Fox Alvin Barrett Charles Pyle West Millfield Ray Sanders Pearl Misner Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Misner Gladys Brooks William Dunkle Bill Funk

Pioneer Youth Group to Meet Tuesday at Hocking Grange Hall

Harriet Guthrie and Dick Mowrey will lead the Pioneer Youth Group meeting on Tuesday October 20 at the Hocking Grange hall. Officers announced several important business matters for discussion and all members are urged to attend. A Halloween party and refreshments will follow the social hour.

Logan Harriet Guthrie Dick Mowrey Pioneer Youth Group Hocking Grange Hall

Mineral Social And Personal News Briefs

Mrs. G. K. Lowry of Baltimore has ended a month visit here with relatives. Ada Carmen of Logan Route spent a night with her mother. The Lynch children and other locals appear in moves and visits as families shift residences. Regular church services and a heating stove update are noted along with birthday celebrations and revival services led by Rev. Wickline.

West Columbia Social Notes

West Columbia social notes list furloughs and visits. Pvt Carl Francis at Ft Bragg enjoys home leave. families and friends report visits to and from Norfolk Charleston Mason City and Camp Claiborne. Transfers noted for Pvt Harry Booth to Fort Bragg.

Duane Hogan Stars In Lincoln Field Comeback

Duane Hogan breaks through for a decisive 10th quarter touchdown after a tense defensive game as Lincoln Field cadets rally to defeat a tough Aggies squad. Nancy Hale, Blythe Miller, and Pop Miller witness the pivotal run while nerves and pregame jitters swirl through the sideline.

Duane Hogan Lincoln Field Nancy Hale Blythe Miller Nancy Duane Blythe Pop Miller Lincoln Gym Pop Mussolini Baby Scooter Link Norman Dana Scooter Big Duane Lincoln Hogan

Broadwell Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Services

Broadwell Christian Endeavor Society held Sunday evening services with Miss Geral dine Parsons leading followed by Rev. Earl Robinett preaching. Numerous visitors and relatives包括 Ms Pauline White, Mr Herman North, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry North attended gatherings and a Republican meeting in Amesville.

Communion service at church Monday evening

SAND RUN. Communion service will be held at the church Monday evening at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Nice moved to Nelsonville. Dan Simmers employed at Springfield spent Thursday at home. Minnie Bennett of Mt Sterling Mich visiting sister Mrs Edward Beal. Robert Davenport of Buchtel visiting Mr and Mrs John Davenport. Frank Easterling in Logan Saturday. Doris Blake Anna belle Lehmen and children visited Mr and Mrs John Blake at Glendale Sunday. Dengil Blake and daughter of New Straitsville visited his father Eugene Blake here recently. Edward Beal employed in Columbus. Betty McGrath visited Nellie McGrath at Pattonville recently. Cliff Beal and Morris Pike visited Nelsonville. Charles Mays employed in Columbus visited his parents here last week. Mrs George Smathers visited John Davenport home Monday evening.

Sand Run Nice Nelsonville Dan Simmers Springfield Minnie Bennett Mt. Sterling Mich Edward Beal Robert Davenport Buchtel John Davenport Frank Easterling Logan Doris Blake Annabelle Lehmen John Blake Greendale Dengil Blake New Straitsville Eugene Blake Columbus Betty McGrath Nellie McGrath Pattonville Cliff Beal Morris Pike Barberton Charles Shultz Charles Mays George Smathers

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