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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
4
A historical paragraph lists association memberships and the Associated Press republication rights. It details subscription prices by carrier and location including Ohio and overseas, plus publication offices and obituary charges.
Washington magazine column notes President Roosevelt may change campaign tactics as seasonal needs and public misrepresentations arise. It recalls his July acceptance remarks that he would not run in the usual political sense and his easing into public appearances as the race tightens, highlighting political practicality over fixed promises.
In a tense negotiation Virgil Boggio tries to corner Leo Kabateck with a binding contract and a share of Boggio's profits. Kabateck exposes Boggio's bluff by spotting a scribbled alteration, sealing his own dramatic victory as the page ends with a wary, triumphant exit.
In 1942 the West Virginia state owned 403 passenger cars logged over 7.25 million miles. That mileage equals circling the world about once per weekday for the year, illustrating the heavy use of state cars despite shortages.
Analysis argues the Leyte battle could decide the Philippines invasion, with convoys carrying American supplies key to resuming the push toward Japan. A decisive victory would speed the reclamation of the Philippines and potentially shorten the war, while Japan risks exposing its home fleet. The Pacific war nears a crisis and the moment is now for Nippon.
A congressional report highlights how U S airlines supplied 340 planes seized for war use plus 310 more direct from factories. They provided pilots navigators mechanics and coordinators for Army and Navy air transport, trained crews ferried resources and maintained aircraft, shortening the war and saving lives.
The piece critiques the OPA price control program to be enacted after Germany falls. It argues that regulation will intensify after the war, creating a tangle of rules, with varying ceilings by industry and even by firm. It highlights wage pressures and inflation fears as reconversion looms, urging a choice between inflation danger and excessive government control.
Peter Edson surveys Senate and House inquiries into campaign expenditures and the need to strengthen the Corrupt Practices and Hatch acts possibly merging them. He notes the W Lee O Daniel News ownership by Mrs O Daniel and sons, with the paper denying political activity, and cites other public health and wartime comments by AMA president Dr Herman Kretschmer, U Maryland coach Clarence Spears, and War Secretary Henry L Stimson on air and military matters.
Poetically recounts Walter and Sally Patton’s life from the 1890s on Hopper Ridge, marriage plans, building a log home, family with Fritz Wayne, and eventual move to Columbus after 13 years. The couple at Hilltop are celebrated, a wish for 50 more years, with long devotion to home and family.
The Chauncey Church of Christ homecoming featured a 50 year choir reunion with Harvey Courtney Vira Shafer Samuel LaHugh Harvey Nye Grant Wallace Zern Cunningham L C Nye Jesse Morrison and Knight Hickman among attendees after 36 years. Athens County notes report 1163 relief rolls and a year of dances chaired by Henry Zenner W B Golden T W Craig Harvey Baker W H Logan Dr R F Demers Charles Woodworth and others. Morrison Burns Ellen Biddle and Tom Middle hosted a Halloween party at the Biddle home with prize winners Frankie Rauch Alice Beasley and Grace Poston.
A poetic piece about wasted roses on a stream bends into local notes from Corning. The column lists attendees and events including Sir Joseph Briggs on leave, Pocahontas Lodge benefit, St Bernard’s Fall Festival, and multiple weekend visits among residents such as Mrs Margaret Curtis, Miss Florine Campbell, and Pvt Albert Vargo.
The Public Forum announces space limits due to newsprint rationing. Contributors are warned letters may be shortened to fit the column while preserving the writer’s opinion. If a letter cannot be printed in full, the department will conserve space accordingly.
A letter from Athens on October 24 questions Pearl Harbor rumors and asks why the administration would risk war with Japan while the U S remains unprepared It calls for a speedy investigation into whether the President acted to aid or hinder Japan and who might be blocking disclosure.
Blue Lake notes report several local movements and family news. Donald Mink Nibert sustains serious head injuries from a falling tile while playing. Pfc Gordon Wooten leaves San Diego for overseas service as a son of Mr and Mrs Robert Wooten. The Wooten family soon has four sons in the army. Mr and Mrs Leslie Brucker and son visit relatives in Eric Pennsylvania. Mrs Mary Masters of Marion visits son Carl and family. Mrs C E Sheets travels to Letart Falls to be with mother Mrs Mary F Wogan who suffered a stroke at the home of son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J D Roush. William Wooten of Westerville visits. Mr and Mrs Virgil Roberts relocate to Xenia for work. Tech Sergeant Woodrow Fenton, wounded, convalesces in an Italian hospital. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Vern Fenton.
Cheshire notes list numerous residents visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Individuals mentioned include Mr and Mrs Robert Bowman of Dayton visiting E O Yeanger and daughter. Huntington guests with N R Rothgeb. Lloyd Roush and son from Gallipolis with Clara Ward. Elizabeth Swisher of Dayton visiting P O Swisher. Audrey Thaxton of Huntington with her mother Ethel Rife Pyt. Leland Ward on a 27 day furlough with Clara Ward. John Grover of Charleston visiting. Betty Rothgeb and Betty Stewart of Columbus visiting with their parents. Hollis Whitt and family of Gallipolis visiting Lottie Roush. Billy Grapes and Ed Yeanger at a McArthur dog show.
Bartlett notes announce the birth of twins to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Quimby of Watertown. Bonnie Max weighs 6 pounds 34 ounces and Bonnie Kay weighs 6 pounds. Grandfather is Charles Shaner of Bartlett. Various visits and relocations are recorded, including the Bowmans moving to the Hull property, and families from Glouster Columbus and Amesville visiting Bartlett residents.
Carbondale items note Delbert Nutter and family visiting Lizzie Doolittle, Ralph Williams in Huntington, Orville Crow with Silas Dunlap, Jasper Cox’s Philo trip, Allison Cox family gathering, Barber family wedding notice for Rita McDaniels to Sam Bratton, Walter Holland on 13 day furlough from Camp Blanding visiting his parents.
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