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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1944
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier and region including Ohio and outside Ohio. It notes The Associated Press credit policy and mentions membership affiliations with several press associations. Overseas rates are provided with a caveat on print paper supply.
David Lawrence critiques so called Liberals for wavering on allied support and Dewey for challenging Roosevelt’s course. He argues policy shifts in Washington favor de Gaulle Poles and Balkans deals, warns against hush hush diplomacy and warns of dangers from a renewed balance of power shaping future wars.
Leo Kabateck moves up as Boggio's lawyer and hosts Ginger for a lavish housewarming at Columbus Towers. A boxed gift, champagne, and fine dining fuel observed attraction, while Ginger hints at danger and exits with a sharp quip, signaling trouble to come.
The piece notes Fourth Term Candidate Roosevelt emphasizes his sons in service to appeal to voters while contrasting Taft and Stewart with multiple sons in service. It recalls the Fala episode and Teamsters gangsters beating Navy officers, predicting tearful appeals will continue to influence supports before November 7.
The piece argues wage increases need not raise prices, claiming postwar volume production keeps costs down while supporting higher wages. It highlights mass production and mass distribution as key to low prices, warning excessive wage gains could erode volume efficiency and provoke price hikes.
The auction sale of Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Murders in the Rue Morgue fetched 34000 dollars, highlighting the ironies of posthumous fame. The piece, seen as the model for the modern whodunit, contrasts early neglect with today's profitability from royalties and adaptations.
Quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson from 1787 stating he would prefer a government without newspapers over newspapers without a government, expressing the primacy he placed on press freedom and information.
Fragmentary note credits Joseph Pulitzer as a famed journalist arriving in the IT era at age seventeen, but details are unclear and rest of context is missing.
Peter Edson reports on an effort to enlist clergy and lay leaders as Religious Associates of the National Citizens Political Action Committee to aid Roosevelt’s re election. About 130 clergy and leaders are enrolled amid criticism from some conservatives led by Dr Norman Vincent Peale.
A concise maxim states that a virtuous person can apply all learned disciplines to beneficial ends, turning broad knowledge into positive impact across fields and activities.
A Glouster High School group meetings to form the Glouster High School Athletic Boosters Association. Temporary officers include C. F. Guinther as chairman and Ernest Parker as secretary treasurer. A football banquet and fundraising plans are set to liquidate debt. A permanent charter will be completed at the next meeting with Dads Day and a football game as highlights.
Lt Arnold Gruber of Trimble engaged with Dorothy Jo Danford, identified as a member of the Flying Squadron based in England, reported prisoner after his plane was shot down. His capture follows about a month overseas service. A letter from Sgt Elson Stephenson notes a hurricane impact near Camp Blanding Florida with minor damage and restricted fires.
Emmett Hallam 63 died Saturday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a three week confinement. A Jacksonville resident for 30 years, he is survived by his wife Mary and two children Edward Hallam serving in the U S Navy and Mrs James Cominsky of Jacksonville. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the Jacksonville Methodist Church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the home after Tuesday.
War Department reports Sgt George A Smith killed in action October 1 in Italy with the 337th Infantry. A Glouster native he served three years in the U S Army and had been overseas since March. Survived by sister Ann Brownsville Pa aunts Ellen Ryan Ann O’Hara Pittsburgh and uncles George and John O’Hara Memorial service set for Holy Cross Church Glouster Tuesday at 745 AM.
The Kiwanis Club met at Hotel Gordon for a dinner meeting with a short business session. Attendees included Marcella Jonas, Dr W D Wilham, George W Rose, Thomas Williams Sr, Dan Kovach, William G Hughes, Enlon Grubbs, C E Turner, George H Campbell and guest David G Cox United States Navy home on leave.
On Tuesday evening October 31 a Halloween Festival will be held in the basement rooms of Trimble Methodist Church with four prizes for masqueraders two for youngsters and two for adults. Refreshments will be served for a small fee and all are invited to attend in costume. Jack Sayre arrived in Trimble from New York after visiting his parents and will return to sea soon aboard the destroyer Leland E. Thomas after a six day leave.
Hemlock area residents report family visits and travel updates. Gertrude Allen and daughter Leora of Nelsonville attend regional events while Lance Hodgson returns from Cleveland after a funeral. Visitors include John Kelly of Chicago and Jennie Kelly's household.
Billy Mason son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Mason of Columbus, a former Glouster resident, had an operation Thursday morning for injuries from a bicycle accident. The procedure was tougher than expected. he remains in hospital about two weeks and will wear a cast for three months. Room 304, Grant Hospital, Columbus.
Mrs. Dwight Burk of Staunton Virginia spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C F Danford in Trimble.
The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey M. E. Church will hold a full day quilting event at the church. Volunteers gather to sew and complete comfort quilts for community service.
Mrs Lucy Bescoe Misner of Millfield received a letter from her brother Pvt Robert Bescoe reporting he has been in an Italian hospital since June 1 after an Anzio Beachhead wound. He notes casts removed from arm and leg, a brace to be fitted, limited wheel chair use, and hopes for a Christmas furlough.
CHAUNCEY Dr. and Mrs C N Sanders of Millfield entertained Friday night for their son Bill's tenth birthday with a masquerade Halloween party. Twenty seven guests attended as classmates arrived masked and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments included sandwiches ice cream cake cocoa and candies served by Miss May Howard and Mrs Helen Sanders.
Revival services begin next Sunday night November 5 at the Church of God in Chauncey with evangelist Rev. Gilbert Swartz, a former Chauncey boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. George Swartz. Meetings run for two weeks under Pastor Rev. Clarence Way.
Mrs Gene Patton returns from a visit with her brother John Woodrow in Streator Illinois. Mrs Marie Love of Columbus visits Chauncey to see her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan. Accompanying Love were her mother and grandmother Mrs Nellie Morgan and Mrs Mary Meinhart as they visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan at Trimble. Miss Alice Johnson from Columbus spends weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson in Chauncey.
Pfc Earl Davis arrives back at Camp Gru Giahaee after furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Davis and family at Chauncey. Local report notes his return from Chauncey for duties at the camp.
Gilbert Walton Seaman First Class has spent a 17 day furlough in Chauncey visiting his parents and relatives. He served over a year overseas including Egypt and Asia and will depart Thursday to report at Brooklyn.
Chauncey resident Frank Walton reports his son Pfc. Frank Walton Jr is hospitalized in France. No further details were provided about his condition.
Services at First Church of Christ Chauncey drew a good crowd as Mr and Mrs Willard SImonton superintendent and matron of the County Home joined the church during the morning service arriving from the Airline Church of Christ.
The Rothwell Club met at Mrs T A Noon’s home with vice president Mrs Bess Hene shaw presiding. One new member, Mrs Alta Sweeney, joined. A $5 contribution to the National War Relief Fund was approved and a program on One Red Rose traced the life of Hennich Stiegel and a June ceremony in Mannheim continuing his legacy.
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