Messenger Printing and Publishing Company Note
Page four details Athens Messenger operations with publishers and editors named. It lists daily afternoon editions except Saturday and a morning edition. Mentions affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association, Audit Bureau of Circulation, Ohio Newspaper Association, and The Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Alessenger
Fracerta
Busi
Ibve Jo
Big Santa
THS Messenger Publishing CO
Ordon EK Bush
Charlee
Sarris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau
Ohio Newspaper Association
THE
Associated Presb Tee Associated Press
Sidney Hillman Acknowledges PAC Know-How In Action
At the Democratic National Convention Sidney Hillman’s press chief touted political action as a result of PAC know-how. The quote contrasts political bosses’ limited mobilization with modern mass effort and emphasizes spreading, solidifying, and hitting hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hillman
PAC
America
Congress Will Decide On The Voice Campaign Issue
The piece argues Congress will determine the national stance on international security and United Nations participation. It warns campaign rhetoric may mislead voters, stresses the need for broad public confidence, and predicts a potential clash between the executive and Congress over war powers and peace policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
United Nations Organization
Wilson
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
Capitol Hill
United Nations Security Council
Harry Hopkins
Sidney Hillman
George
Postwar highway rebuilds aim to curb deadly hazards
In Southeastern Ohio hill country the postwar highway program should correct long standing hazards caused by mileage based contracting. Safer curves, reduced death traps, and better parking are urged as towns plan street work to reduce blind spots and promote driver self restraint for a faster road era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Japanese Navy Withdraws From South China Sea To Defend Home Waters
The dispatch argues that Japan will pull back most of its fleet from the Netherlands East Indies and South China Sea to defend homeland waters. It credits American carriers and land-based air power for crippling Japanese naval strength and predicts Japan may avoid major open battles, focusing on home waters and scattered skirmishes while the U.S. Navy controls the Pacific except for the Sea of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Netherllands East Indies
Singapore
South China Sea
Japan
Formosa
United States
Philippines
China Sea
Leyte
Malaya Straits
Army Air Force
Borneo
Netherlands East Indies
Bonins
Pacific
Sea of Japan
Tray Ooixty
Ens County
W. R. Shafer
Great Sea
Nippon
Toose
United Nations
Orient
MacArthur
Australia
Royal Airy Force
England
Far East
Hitler
Stilwell
China
Burma
Lord Mountbatten
Indonesia
Mikado
Luzon
Prisoner of War Information System Details
Peter Edson explains the U S prisoner's information network during World War II. He notes 55 000 POWs and 58 000 missing as of Oct 1, with the Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard handling notifications. The process from missing in action to prisoner of war involves Ag Office cables Red Cross notices and follow up letters. General Marshall Admiral King and General Arnold are cited urging continued war effort.
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U. S
United States
Washington
Germany
Japan
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
International Red Cross
Geneva
Prisoner of War Information Bureau
Marshal General's Office
Harshall
Admiral King
Arnold
Stewart Will Protect Ohio Pensioners War Today
Akron reports Republican candidate James Garfield Stewart vows to shield Ohio pensions from political meddling. He criticizes Martin L. Davey's administration for patronage and pension manipulation before elections, arguing New Deal elements and federal inspectors threaten state autonomy. Stewart cites 3.3 million civilian federal workers and 90,000 agents in Ohio as overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
James Garfield Stewart
Martin L. Davey
Stewart
New Deal
Sidney Hillman
Washington
Bishopville Church Notes and Local Social Highlights
Bishopville residents host and visit relatives across Glouster Athens and Glouster areas. Florence Waldeck and three children from Glouster, Mr and Mrs Glen Clark of Bartlett, and families like the Hoons and McDonalds are mentioned among weekend visits. Mrs Jessie Wilson Mroo and Warold Morrison attend the Columbus Dog Show winning a first prize. Mrs Hyde fractures a rib but recovers. Rev W D Robinson preached with a Nov 5 service planned. Sir Victor Norris reports sea assignment. Mrs Marguerite Norris returns to work at Mutual Store.
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Bishopville
Florence ‘Waldeck
iGlouster
iRev
Harry Smith
Glen Clark
Bartlett
William Hoon
Clark
Mt Vernon
Orlena Spain
Hattie Hoon
J. C. Moody
Mire Daugherty
Glouster
Mary Jo Withem
Barbara Jean Norris
J. M McDonald
Mary Vickrow
Athens
Lucy Pedicord
Samuel Conn
New Lexington
Lena
Davis
John Davis
Columbus
C A
Thomas Glouster
Jessie Wilson Mroo
Union Furnace News Notes
Union Furnace notes list locals visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Frequent names include Mrs. J R McGuire, Earl Loomis, James Frey, and John Bickle, with travel to Columbus Logan Nelsonville and Enterprise for rallies and family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
John Bruns
Harland Woodruff
Janet
Columbus
Carl Hull
Earl Anthony
Junior Loomis
Logan
Earl Loomis
Odessa Groves
Evalyn
J. R. McQuire
Seymour
J. R. McGuire
Dallas Worthman
Mary Kennedy
Don Disvennet
Enterprise
Charles Clark
Suir Seary
Dan Jones
James Frey
Hamden
Walter North
O. M. Pence
Homer Frank
Millie King
Paul Hull
Nelsonville
Vern Hinerman
New Straitsville
Lillian Stahlman
Shepherd, Mich
John Bickle
Edward Bickle
Della Bateman
Willoughby
Mary K Tuttle wins second in butter making at state contest
Bashan brief notes Mary K Tuttle attended the 4 H club state contest in butter making in Columbus Saturday and won second award. Kyle, who has served in France, returned home with an honorable discharge. Various local families visited relatives and moved, with multiple Sunday gatherings and hospital visits noted. Raymond Evans left Tuesday to be inducted into the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keebaugh
Cincinnati
Renny White
Arthur Orr
Martha
Minnie Orr
Parkersburg
Raymond Frank
Albert Frank
Rutland
Walter Harris
Richard
Jimmy
Syracuse
James McKay
Raymond Evans
Navy
Crown City Briefs highlights local visits and people
Crown City notes list visitors and relatives in town. Harry Stevens from Charleston spent two weeks with his mother Mrs Bertha Jenkinson. John Estes and son visited Mrs Mary Estes. Emma Gatewood of Chesapeake stayed with the Gatewoods. Joan Rankin visited sister Kathryn Rankin in Huntington. Mrs Earl Lockhart and daughter Sue traveled to Columbus on business. Several locals hosted guests including the Gatewoods, Lillian Suder, and Allie Simms. Harry Day of Gallipolis, ill, is being cared for by his daughter Mrs Stanley Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown City
Harry Stevens
Charleston
S. C
Bertha Jenkinson
John Estes
Marietta
Estes
Mary Estes
Emma Gatewood
Chesapeake
Stanley Gatewood
Joan Rankin
Kathryn Rankin
Huntington
Earl Lockhart
Sue
Columbus
Hilda Patterson
Lillian Suder
Allie Simms
Proctorville
Harry Day
Gallipolis
Stanley Dillon
Inheritance Trick Teases Friends On Move Plans
A narrator explains signing a large contract with Kabateck to handle legal matters for racketeer Yirgil Boxzio. He leaves details vague while describing bank cashing a check and plans to move to Columbus Towers, hinting at an inheritance and a dry humor about a bedbug discovery. The scene unfolds at a dining table with friends reacting with intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabateck
Yirgil Boxzio
Kabatétek
Lesiées
Reggie
Aachen's Holy Ground and Lend Lease Echoes in Poems
A mixed verse piece recalls Aachen as a historic seat of kings and holy ground while critiquing wartime policy and the Great Lend Lease. It urges vigilance to preserve victory, mentions Chiang Kai-Shek, and links home town sentiment to postwar memory. Mary M. Kirk writes from Nelsonville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Kai-Shek
Isle of
Romulo
Russia
Mary M. Kirk
Nelsonville
Ohio
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
Teller
Nant
Iron Ring
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit
Pomeroy Merchant's
Homs-Coming
H. C. Godman Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pomeroy Junior High School
Robert M. Lafollette
Burton K. Wheeler
T. A. Jenkins
Ironton
Tenth
J. M. Wood
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
A. E. White
Garnegie Library
Charles Matthews
CL Marizolff
Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association
H. H. Eccles
Portsmouth
C. F. Ridgley
Minnie Moore
Bishopville News
Union Furnace News
Bashan
By Stanley Paley
Boggie
White House
Gansie
Lea
McNeil
Salemson
Columbus Towers
Ceprright
NEA Serviet, Inc
Ruskin
Poet's Corner
Aix LA Chapelle
Aachen
Charlemange
Holland
Belgium
France
Poland
Yugoslvia
Greece
Bessie M. Gorslene
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