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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1944
Page
16
In 1941 the Federal Government financed a magnesium company with 133 million dollars, a venture that failed. A year later more than half the stock sold for 75 thousand dollars. Taxpayers shouldered nearly four billion dollars in Federal Independent Offices operations last year.
In a postwar vote context veterans and naval leaders push for universal military training, ROTC, and expanded aviation education while warning that lack of force invites war. The Navy Secretary and Legion back strong armed forces and world-issues education to deter aggressors, forecasting a rising voter bloc to shape national security policy.
The Department of Agriculture reports that civilian America will continue to eat through the rest of 1944 and into 1945 despite earlier fears of shortages. Drought and labor shortages gave way to abundance, with full eggs warehouses and ample fruit, vegetables, grains, and meat. Butter will be scarce, but milk should be plentiful to support soldiers and lend-lease needs.
The piece argues Nazi leniency toward Finland and Romania risks emboldening Germany. It contends German complacency and crimes will be remembered by Europe and the terms imposed will not stop the fight. It also critiques wartime management as focused on quantity and weight lifting in art.
In a September 23 address President Roosevelt reversed his July pledge not to run in a partisan sense and urged voting nationwide. The piece analyzes why he began campaigning early, noting strategic pressures from Dewey's rising campaign, radio gains, and Democratic denials. The author argues the shift damages national unity by normalizing partisan campaigning in a wartime fourth term.
Peter Edson analyzes how President Roosevelt uses subtle, high impact moves to influence voters without direct attacks on Governor Dewey. The piece highlights budget cuts, GI Bill benefits, overseas travel, promotions, and fireside chats as indirect leverage. It argues these actions craft a positive image while raising taxes and subsidies as policy signals.
Henry J. Kaiser argues that competition thrives only without bounties or political favors. True strength comes from service, skill, efficiency, and courage, turning competition into a spark for progress.
War reporting notes the U S Third Army drive toward the Rhine and relief in the east with Baltic and Balkan campaigns, while Carthage Presbyterian Church marks its 50th anniversary with founders named and a farewell for local musician Ruth Latimer. coach Lenman's Logan High beats Chauncey 26 to 0. Ohio University adds new faculty and instructors.
West Columbia notices list a flurry of visits and stays. Mrs Walter Carpenter spent the weekend at Point Pleasant. Mrs Will Kerwoord visited Columbus with her daughter. George Franklin Stewart’s birthday brought friends to Kaylong Route.
Murray City daily notes a string of visits and family events. Mrs. Cora Hoch returns from Michigan as relatives in Newark welcome a newborn Julia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cupp. Columbus visitors Miss Verons Mowery stays with her mother in the area. several locals, including the Cupps, Hartmans, and Shoals families, are mentioned with travel and hospital updates.
Dr Clarence Samford cites a fourfold growth model stressing wisdom health social and religious development. YMCA Foursquare Club charts show religious education as central to youth growth, suggesting churches should allocate time and effort toward religious instruction. Back to Church Sunday is observed on Oct 3.
Straitsville updates note Lester Auker, former resident, recovering at his sister’s Columbus home after a Grant Hospital operation. he recently received a Marine medical discharge. Several local residents listed with family visits, travels, and service updates. A weekend frost near Youngstown affected crops outside the city.
In Berlin war correspondent Sigrid Schultz traces Hitler’s rise from World War I to the early Nazi movement. Eckart and Hess shape propaganda, Ludendorff’s fall, and the Beer Hall Putsch empower Hitler through the 1924 Munich trial, signaling a public path to power. The piece previews continuation.
Celia Hall infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hall of Rendville died shortly after birth. Survived by parents and grandparents Major Fountain and Charles Hall Rendville. Funeral Thursday from home with burial Rendville Cemetery. Jolly Six Club held slumber party at Miss Barbara Spence home. Euchre Club met at Mrs Martha Benedict home. Past Chiefs Pocahontas Lodge to meet Saturday Sept 30 at 1 pm in old Eagles Hat. Dwight Wagner on furlough after China service. Pocahontas Lodge met Monday. 25 members. Ruth Deime initiated. Red Cross yarn consignment received. knitters needed. contact Mrs Jesse Pettigrew. Sgt Ronald Swartz and family visiting relatives in area.
Logan notes Margaret F. Kistler has finished boot training at Hunter College New York and is in Washington learning teletyping. Johnny Crawford and wife visit Mr and Mrs Guy Huggins in Ireshoro after overseas duty in Scotland and South America. Pvt Anson Huffman from Fr Leonard Wood Missouri leaves Wednesday after furlough with parents in South Bloomingville. he spent two years on Garrison Duty in the Dutch West Indies and returned to Logan to vote.
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