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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1944

Page

12

Establishment and publication details of the Bush family newspaper

The paper notes 1825 Precerice W Bush as founder with Pupiker 1896 to 1938, published every serk day afternoon except Saturday and Sunday morning edition 2HE MESSENGEH PUBLISHING LO. Gercon A Bush as Publisher and Gen Ber Charies Harris as Managing Exiter. It lists associations including American Newspaper Publishers Association and Bureau of Circulations. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its news dispatches and local news.

W Bush Pupiker Messengeh Gercon A Bush Ber Charies & Harris Ember American Newspaper Publishers Association Onis Bureau of Circulations One Newspaper Association Associated Press

Gutsy phone calls pull Leo Kabateck toward Virgil Boggio

Leo Kabateck receives two urgent phone calls from Virgil Boggio requesting an immediate meeting. The exchange hints at a pressing matter involving Boggio's agenda and Kabateck's possible involvement or stance.

The Double Game at Fifty Seventh Street

Leo returns to the Shelton Arms to confront Virgil Boggio who guards secrets for a powerful network. Ginger greets him as Boggio endures migraines and sleepless nights while mattering questions about corporate ruin and possible federal inquiry loom over a climactic confrontation.

Virgil Boggio Boggie West 72Nd Street Shelton Arms Apartment 307 Ginger Leo Tve Beggie Napoleon Bankruptcy Gace Aamica Janus Clark Athens Earl Cowen

Liberation Looms For Philippines Freedom At Last

The imminent liberation of the Philippines signals more than vengeance for Bataan and Corregidor. It marks the final step toward independence, following a long struggle since 1898, with a new chapter in Oceania history and a hope that 16 million Filipino people will join free, representative government.

Philippines Bataan Corregidor MacArthur France Aguinaldo United States Manuel Quezon The Manila Washington Oceania Commonwealth of Free Asia Pacific

Hitler forms Volkssturm as last-ditch defence

The article notes Hitler mobilizes the Volkssturm, gathering males 16 to 60 for guerrilla warfare as Allied forces advance. It argues this desperate move will buy time but wreck more of Germany’s economy and people, with no realistic chance to alter the outcome.

Hitler Wehrmacht Europe

Worthwhile Hobby for Garden Clubs in Wartime District

Garden clubs have grown to over twenty groups in the district, offering women flowers, gardens, and social study. The hobby provides purpose during wartime, with plans to expand in peace as science yields new plant varieties and more clubs form for amateur and expert gardeners alike.

Ferdgen

Roosevelt misstatements on disarmament and Congress record

David Lawrence argues President Roosevelt misrepresented naval disarmament history and Congressional Republicans. He contends both parties supported 1920s arms limits and isolationism, cites Teapot Dome, Kellogg Briand, and Dawes Young plans, and notes leadership roles and seniority limit executive power over committee chairmen. Lawrence also notes Roosevelt’s shifting stance on the League and London conferences.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Coolidge Teapot Dome United States Navy Senate House of Representatives Oscar Underwood Charles Evans Hughes League Pearl Harbor Hiram Johnson California Nye North Dakota Representative Fish New York Senate Military Affairs Committee Naval Affairs Committee Sabbath House Rules Committee House

Poll questions on 1944 election outcomes by Peter Edson

A Washington desk feature lists probing questions about the 1944 presidential race. It asks who will win the electoral vote and popular vote, the number of states Dewey might carry, regional splits, and whether Roosevelt, Dewey, or Truman carry key states including Pennsylvania and the Midwest.

Roosevelt Son Vere Roosevel Wiltkie Hoover London Dewey New York Pennsylvania South Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Truman Missouri Dover Ohio Indiana Michigan Illnois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming

Ten Years Ago in Balkan Crisis and World News

News digest recalls King Alexander of Yugoslavia’s assassination in France and the planned coronation of his 11 year old son Peter II. Also notes White House stance on commodity prices, resignations in Athens, and Japan’s stance on the Washington Treaties.

Alexander Yugoslavia France Peter II

Stewart Social Notes Preview Republican Rally at High School

Stewart Social Notes report a Republican rally at the high school auditorium with Elton Kile as speaker and entertainment and refreshments promised. Also listed are social visits and gatherings from Athens Cincinnati Parkersburg Codwille Evanston Malta and Bethany, with multiple residents attending events and family birthdays.

Ralph Byron Addie Balderison Caselle Jarvis Leonard Congrove Myrnie Congrove Shade Parkersburg St Clairsville Mary McBee Martha Athens Charles I McBee Edward Coen Ernest Willis Harry Willis Malta W. J. Phillips Stewart Clara Place Sunsisil

Downington Social Notes Summary Headline

Mrs Marl Clark left for Santa Maria Calif to join husband Sgt John M Clark in Camp Cooke. Ray Harris welcomes a son Ronald Alton. Lawrence Brickles returns to Camp Wheeler Ga after furlough with wife. Hattie Hanning visits Dyesville with son Max Haning. William Reeves on furlough with parents. Neva Howell visits Canton with daughter Mrs Harry Botin. James Gartin moves back to newly bought farm. Alice Whaley and son Terry visit Athens family.

Pearl Reeves Neva Howell Canton Harry Botin James Gartin Alice Whaley Terry Athens D. O. Whaley

MacArthur Liberates Philippines Pushes Pacific War Forward

War Today reports MacArthur's return to the Philippines as a decisive step in the Pacific war. American advances threaten Leyte and Luzon while Japanese resistance hardens in the hills. British and Indian forces mobilize for broader action as Chinese allies endure steep odds.

Dewitt MacKenzie MacArthur Philippines Pacific Japan Leyte Jae Bataan MacArthur Philippine Archipelago High Command Luzon Manila London Far East India Burma Bay of Bengal Nicobar Islands

Wilkesville News Notes Birthday Gathering and Local Events

Wilkesville residents attend a birthday celebration for family members hosted by Kenneth Reed of Vinton. Visitors include Ernest Major of Beaver PA and Cynthia Cummings with son James of Carpenter. The K of P Lodge plans a National War Fund dance on Oct 25. Superintendent Smith hosted a party for Wilkesville High and Junior High staff. Barometer notes in a science line mention family quarrels rising with falling pressure.

Wilkesville C. R. Reed Francis Penn Charlie Long Wellston John Reed Blanche Penn Kenneth Reed Vinton Ernest Major Beaver Chiefs Club Evelyn DeVault Gladys Major Carl Wells Montepelier Columbus P. Lodge National War Fund James Penn Indiana Cynthia Cummings James Carpenter Vernon Morris Osborn Kyril Betz Famar

Public Forum letter policy notice

The newspaper explains space limits under newsprint rationing require shortening letters to fit. If a contributor’s letter cannot appear in full it is to preserve the department under unusual conditions per the editor.

Don’t Think Deeply Editor Roosevelts Duel With Dewey Recalled

Richard Delauter of Athens notes forum misreads Roosevelts legacy and criticizes depictions of Hoover versus Roosevelt. He argues strong cabinet aid faded, warns against claimed profits from Roosevelt era, and cautions about future war debts.

the Messenger Messenger Roosevelt Hoover Dewey Richard Delauter Athens

Dexter Social And Personal Notes

Mrs Ruth Davis received a copy of the Western Butler County Times publishing Lucretia Levacy Johnsons obituary, a former Dexter resident. Pvt Clyde Davis arrived from Newfoundland for 21 days before heading to Miami Beach Fla. Mr and Mrs Albert Romines attended the Davis Davidson wedding at Rutland Methodist Church. Mrs HE A George will observe her 94th birthday November 13. Orvetta Weaver and three daughters Chauncey visiting the W R Amos and J W Weaver homes. Orion Nelson and family were week end guests of Wilber and G B Pierce at Bradbury. Reverend Zimmerman of Huntington will preach at the Christian Church Sunday evening Oct 29. Jesse Max Peter and Emmet Nelson visited Delana Nelson at Holzer Hospital and dined with Lafe Nelson.

Dexter Ruth Davis Western Butler County Kansas Lucretia Levacy Johnson John and Rebecca Levacy Clyde Davis Newfoundland Worley Davis Miami Beach Fla Albert Romines Davis-Davidson Rutland G. O. Will Grass Run Zimmerman of Huntington Christian Church Jesse Nelson Max Nelson Peter Nelson Emmet Davis Delana Nelson Holzer Hospital Lafe Nelson

Torch Brief News Notes from a Methodist Church

Torch Brief notes detail Sunday services led by Rev. Dennis and Sunday School at the Methodist Church. It lists local visits including Miss Freda Gillian with Glendale ties, Mrs. Shafer and daughter Joan returning from Akron, Mrs. Isa Day visiting her son Denver Day in Clyde, Cyrus and Hugh Jones hosts in Newport, Viola Russell visiting fort McClellan Alabama where her husband Kenneth is stationed, and Emma Smith’s trip to Marietta.

Methodist Church Dennis Freda Gilliian Glendale Ohio Fred Gillian F. D. Shafer Joan Akron Robert Robertson Ruth Shafer Isa Day Denver Clyde Cyrus Jones Hugh Henry Newport Viola Russell Fort McClellan Alabama Kenneth Russell Emma ,Smith Marietta

Shade Social Notes From W S C S Meeting at Mrs Cowen

The W S C S held a gathering at Mrs Mabel Cowen's home with attendees including Mrs Clifford Ruth Mr Eth el Williams Mrs Ida Hampton Mrs Frank Lowther Mrs Faye Wins gett Mrs Mabel Smith Mrs Mary Hawk Carrie L Williams Lenore Williams Hazel Creamer Mrs C W Anderson Catherine Bobo and the host. A follow up meeting is set for Nov 21 at Mrs Frank Lowther's.

Libbie Burson Len. Martin Francis Carlin Athens Charles Martin Audrey Shaw Near Union Eugene Davis Emma Angel Grace Angel Harris Martha Lee San Antonio Texas Boyd Angel Camp Sam Houston Guy Webb Thurston Herbert Householder Lillian Price Junction City New Lexington Lancaster Flora Grant Lower Plains Sam Foreman Raymond Foreman Jackie Malloy Russell Wilson Carla Middleport R. E. Wilson Josie Blazier Charles Anderson Twining Michigan Fred Kiltan Kiltan Chole Whipple Mary Bobo Ethel Hart Reed Darwin Deana Ulane

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Teers By Stanley Paley Ismerced Leo Kabateck Virgil Boggio NEA Service Volkssturm David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson White- House William Walsh National Re- Employment Service Yamamoto Coalidge Lafollette Davis Ohio University Lover's Lane Athens State Hospital Elk Fork David Putnam W. Carpenter St Gamma Gamma Gamma Fraternity Athens Fire Department Downington Social Notes Wilkesville News Smith Wilkesville High School Ithe Public Forum By Galbraith
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