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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1942

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Masthead and Rates Notice

Page Four shows the Athens Messenger publishing details with editors and publishers names goods. It lists circulation rates for Ohio and out of state and carrier options. The page ends with a Milton quotation about liberty.

The Athens Messenger Publishe American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association

President laments waste while urging belt-tightening

The president notes writers-in urge officials to cut non-war spending, which has fallen one third since 1939, yet billions remain spent on what he calls frills. He argues much waste stems from political motives and fears voter-driven inertia, urging continued reform and restraint.

Congress Roosevelt

Pay Your Debts and Build a Debt Free Home

The piece argues many Americans can reduce or pay off debts during frugal times. It notes high earners face heavy taxes, while the broader public has a rare chance to own outright what they need. Owning a home debt free is highlighted as a hedge against inflation and a prudent goal.

Timely Teaching in Ohio High Schools Promotes Aeronautics

More than 200 Ohio high schools offer pre flight aeronautics courses. The program urges students to study geography, mathematics, navigation, and construction to prepare for air service in warfare and post war transport. It highlights exciting pilot stories and aeronautical engineers to inspire youth.

Ohio Ivanhoe

Scrap drive caution urged on bicycles

Two eager New York youths dumped nearly new bicycles into the scrap pile highlighting the need to recycle rationed metals. The piece urges donating usable bikes to charitable agencies or those in need rather than wasting them for the war effort.

New York Uncle Sam Hitler

Roosevelt and the Press in War Time Feud and Loyalty

Raymond Clapper notes that President Roosevelt should see newspapers as allies in the war effort. He cites past support by press for foreign policy and war measures while criticizing modern friction and a hostile stance. He mentions Labor Day dispatches about an economic administrator and Byrnes, and praises broad press loyalty to wartime goals.

Roosevelt Gward James F. Byrnes Congress

Edson on War Diets and Postwar Farm Outlook

Peter Edson reviews how wartime dieting and nutrition goals could reshape American agriculture after the war. He notes required acre increases to meet diets for 134 million people, the shift to vegetables dairy and processed foods, and potential growth in dehydrated meat and dried milk industries.

Department of Agriculture U. S Agricultural Brain Trust

Lincoln Field Cadets Face Harsh Odds In Essentials of Drama

The Miller family and Lincoln Field cadets clash with A and M College as coach Pop Miller faces a 2000 bribe plot. Duane Hogan drills toward a dramatic 92 yard dash while Scooter and Link create chaos on the field. Norman Dana seeks a final score as Blythe Miller and Nancy Hale edge toward heartbreak. The crowd holds its breath as the play ends with Dana set to run a last chance.

Miller Lincoln Field Cadet Pilots A. and M. College Pop Miller Birthe Duane Megan Buck Nancy Hale Scooter Duane Duane Hogan Lincoln Lincoln Rooters Hogan Scooter Hale Link Blythe Miller Lincoln Field Blythe Norman Dana Dana Norman Aggies Lincolns Aggie Addison Edgar South Duane Aston Cemetery Uane

Birthday party guests and student festival plans in Athens

Guests at Betty Lou Wyckoff's birthday in Athens included Cary Baird Juanita Morris Lotus Elkins Doris Elkins Virginia Quidor Catherine Quidor Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Billy Trautwein Bernard Tom James Daugherty Carolyn Clutter pledged to Kappa Phi sorority. Ralph and Mildred Good announced birth of son George Linder on Oct 13 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Fall Festival plans at Athens High School list student organizers and faculty volunteers.

Betty Lou Wyckoff Athens Cary Baird Juanita Morris Lotus Elkins Doris Elkins Virginia Quidor Catherine Quidor Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Billy Trautwein Bernard Tom James Daugherty Ralph E. Good N. Congress St George Linder Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens High School Fred Wheaton Dow Grones Betty Higgins Marjorie Wheaton Titha Ashlander Bob Davis Woodrow Wilson Martha Jones Jean Houf John Jones Jack Biddison Mabel Connett John Newcomb Eugene Cottle Lucille Duffee Cora Bailey Edith Stocklin William Bryant Robert Emmett O. L. Wood Edna Zick

Corning Notes Highlight Local Social and Military Updates

Corning community pages outline church events with Ladies Auxiliary in charge on Oct 25 and a candle light service. Local residents discuss military postings, marriage news, births, social clubs, and visitors with numerous small notices from Brethren Church to United Nations related items.

Corning Brethren Church Legion Iva Canoles Dent Thelma Frasure Pas Ter W. E. Riebel

Home-Coming Observed At Dundas Church

The ninth annual home coming of the U B Church drew about 150 attendees for Sunday school and the morning Prayer and Praise Service. Afternoon events featured multiple musical numbers, talks by several pastors, and a home-coming message. Local members elected officers, with Mrs. Josephine Ebert named president and Mrs. Ruth Morrow secretary.

Dundas U. B Orr J. R. Bowser Wilma Velma Betty Malden Ella Beckley White Steve Salts Charles Harper Glen Harper Wellston Bessie McClaskey Hamden Ruth Thompson Robert Salts Columbus Amy Salts Selva McGee Forestoria Robert Downard Fay Downard Allen Townsend Great Lakes Naval Station Ilinois Delbert Gates Arthur Gates Elnora Goodrich Evlyn Perry Ed Goodrich Ott Perry Henry Rhoads Betty David Rhoads French Allensville Ben Napper James Potts M. O. Hutch Willard Watson Fremont Gates Theo Robert Page Evgron Helen Long McArthur Chester Allison Sarah McManus

Letart Falls Social Notes Headlines and Local Events

In Letart Falls the Young People's Sunday School Class led by Mrs. Zelma Allen will serve sandwiches and cake Saturday evening at the Community Hall. Faithful Circle Class led by Mrs. Rachiel Chapmann plans a Halloween party at the Community Hall Wednesday evening, Oct. 21. A 10 pound daughter, Shiela Ann, was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Young. Howard Roush heads to Army induction. Olden Thaxton and Miss Roberta Sayre wed in Apple Grove.

Letart Young People Zelma Allen Faithful Circle Rachiel Chapmann Shiela Ann John Young Richard Roush A. B. Alexander Holzer Hospital Carroll Grimm Battle Creek Mich Letha Grimm Columbus Bert Grimm Ernest Grimm Alberta Alexander Pauline Darrell Roush Henry Balser

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