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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1944

Page

4

Athens Messenger masthead and obsolete publication data

The item lists the Athens Messenger established 1825 with edition details, publishing company, staff roles, and circulation policy. It includes Associated Press rights, subscription rates by carrier and mail, international service rates, and mentions second class matter status and advertising terms.

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Taxpayer Cost And Government Investments In 1941

The 1941 Federal Government financed a magnesium company with 133 million dollars. the venture failed and in 1942 more than half the stock sold for 75 thousand dollars. Taxpayer costs for operating Federal Government Independent Offices last year approached four billion dollars.

Peace at Any Price versus Universal Military Training

World War I veterans and Navy chief push universal military training as a path to prevent future wars. They urge continued National Guard ROTC, expanded aeronautical education, and a nationwide airport program. The Navy Secretary says preparedness saves lives and money, while new voters postwar may rally against disarmament and for strong armed forces.

Navy Legion National Guards Teast

Still Eating Despite Fears Over 1944 Food Supply

The Department of Agriculture says civilian America will continue to eat through 1944 and likely into 1945. Despite labor shortages and drought, estimates show plenty of fruit and vegetables, grains, cheaper meats, and milk, with farmers successfully feeding soldiers and other needs.

Department of Agriculture America D. of A

Europe will remember German crime and complacency

The Iron Age editor argues that lenient armistice terms for Finland and Romania reveal Nazi arrogance. He condemns German crimes and the educated German people who enabled them, noting thousands stand convicted. He contends the terms will prompt enduring judgment by Europe and the dictating powers.

Naz Finland Romania Europe Germany

Roosevelt shifts to partisan campaign rhetoric in September address

In a Sept 23 speech, President Roosevelt pivots from wartime restraint to active campaigning. He urged soldier voting, called for broad voter registration, and criticized Dewey’s campaign style while suggesting party tactic shifts. Analysts see early start to mobilize registers and counter GOP momentum, risking heightened partisanship.

Washington Roosevelt Hannegan Democratic National Committee Dewey Sidney Bricker Capitol Hill

Peter Edson's Letter From Washington

A critical look compares President Roosevelt and Governor Dewey as Election 1944 nears. The president exploits high profile actions and indirect campaigning to appear decisive on budget cuts and national service while Dewey is portrayed as less burdened by such moves. Roosevelt’s moves in Africa the Middle East and at home are contrasted with Dewey’s lack of similar reach.

Dewey Roosevelt Harold D. Smith Africa Middle East Hawaii Alaska Charles Sawyer Ohio Belgium Congress

Kaiser on competition and merit in service

Henry J. Kaiser argues that true competition thrives on merit rather than bounties or political favors. Strength comes from service, skill, efficiency, and courage, making competition a spark for progress.

Henry J. Kaiser

War Today News Your Dad Read

Berlin reports that the Nazis expect an early resumption of the U S Third Army drive and foresee a broad multi-front push. As Russians press the east, Allies solidify in the west while supply lines shift from England to France. The Balkans remain a cleanup operation tying up scarce Nazi strength. Ten years ago, twelve couples celebrated Mrs Stanley Nida's birthday in Athens.

J. M. Roberts Berlin U. S Hitler Reich Baltic Balkan East Prussia Krakow Silesia England France Holland Arnhem Italy Alps Balkans Rhine East Prussia America Bertin

Harmony in Education and Religious Growth

Dr Clarence Samford discusses holistic youth growth aligning wisdom health social skills and religious education. He cites the 1920s YMCA Foursquare Club model and urges churches to invest time in religious development as essential to overall development.

Clarence Samford Jesus God Land Man Kate Halle Athens Tion Foursquare Club YMCA

West Columbia Personal Notices Sparsely Reported Local Visits

West Columbia society notes list extended family visits and travel. Mrs Walter Carpenter spent the week end at Point Pleasant. Mrs Will Kerwood visiting daughter at Columbus. George Stewart birthday party on Kavlong Route. Several families plan moves to Pt Pleasant and Hartford visits by Fields and Kapp households. Local residents entertain and host relatives from Kaylong Route Clifton Middleport Huntington Acme and nearby areas over the weekend.

West Columbia Walter Carpenter Point Pleasant Will Kerwood Lon Bass Columbus George Franklin Stewart Clyde Barnett Pt. Pleasant Gerald Fields Dave Fields Hartford Ross Kapp Susie Cartwright Mason Sylvia Thurman Payne Velma Riggs Near Acme W. Va Pat Riley Ted Riley Harry Vickers Harry Kaylong Ted Rites Gite Miller Lucille Russell Clifton Lizzie Stewart Mary Ted van Meter Middleport Lawrence Norman Kerwood Roberta Young Xon Harry Andrews Near Huntington Kate van Meter

Anniversary of Carthage Presbyterian Church and local events

Carthage Presbyterian Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with pioneer families named among the founders. A welcoming address was given by C. H. Copeland. The program included several local figures. In football, Logan High defeated Chauncey 26 to 0 with listed lineups. New Ohio University faculty and staff appointments were announced, detailing numerous names. Ethel Radcliff, Athens musician, received a farewell reception by the Woman's Music Clan.

Carthage Presbyterian Church Mervins Caldwells Wilsons Hammonds Mills Hills Woodworths C. H. Copeland Adda Poston Howard Sands Anna Chapman A. B. Sanders Marie Burns J. T. Merwin N. E. Mills Howard E. Warner Lehman Logan High Chauncey Logan Klein Schmidt Newmen Patchen Blair Bright Lemon Roberts Goldstein Kreig Myers Allen Hill Goodson Kelley Sapp Law Saunders Howard Brown Thomas Wind Mattson Ethel Radcliff Athens

Murray City Personal Notices Reflect Visits and Family News

Murray City notices list residents visiting relatives and friends, births, and health updates. Names include Cora Hoch Verona Mowery Almeda Moody Paul Curr Julia Ann, and families from Columbus Newark Logan Willoughby. travel and hospital news appear alongside social calls and business visits.

Murray City Cora Hoch Michigan Verona Mowery Columbus Lena Keeton Charles Nida Willoughby Gerald Edwards John Swyers Nelsonvilles Almeda Moody Glouster Paul Newark Claude Cupp Logan Oscar Hellyer Jocal Andrew Huston van Wert Julia Ann Wm. Cooper Gary Columbus Blanche Brooker Austin Stilwell Nelsonville Robert Hartman Dayton Wim, Shelton Billy Joe Dickie Lee Bobby Gene Barberton Dora Wilson Cinda Lou Hollister Helen Wilson Frank Snyder Mt. Carmel Hospita Emmett Lawrence Short Cc. H. Worthington John C. Penn Granville Thompson Cleveland Stormer Howard Craft Leonard Philips Nelsonville Fundaye

Straitsville Social and Personal Hints

Straitsville Brief Social And Personal reports a string of local updates with Lester Auker recovering from a Grant Hospital operation while serving in the U S Marines, residents visiting kin in Columbus and Logan, family deployments, and a local bowling gathering. Other items note serious injuries, military leaves, and frost damage near Youngstown.

New Straitsville Lester Auker Russell McLain Columbus Grant Hospital Lester Thelma Eberts Helen Strain Logan A. J. Hunter Lillian Bernard Carleton Jamestown N. Y Billie Hunter Jane Vernon Sue Strain Kate Hartman Pete Spicer U. S. Navy Frank Spicer Walter Aker Newton Auker US. Army New Lexington Weslie Ward Audry Ambrose Wilma Grandy Sue Burke Mildred Grandy Helen Sayer Myrtle ‘Wallace Dick Donley Dot Brown Elizabeth Thomas Doyle W. Thomas Great, Lakes Naval Training Station Fred Blankenship Levi Wolfe Lancaster George Auker Maud McEvory Jack Hunter

Germany Will Try It Again

The article outlines Sigrid Schultz and the early Nazi rise from World War I through the Beer Hall Putsch, detailing Hitler's alliance with Eckart, the propaganda machine, Ludendorff's role, and the 1924 trial impact, with notes on press responses and public reaction. The piece sets up the continuing story of Hitler's ascent and the Nazi movement.

Germany L Eader Ludendorff Hitler Munich Reichswehr Landsberg-on-Zech

Corning Social Notes reflects family losses and club gatherings

Celia Hall infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hall Rendville died hours after birth. Funeral held at home with burial Rendville Cemetery. Jolly Six Club held a slumber party at Miss Barbara Spence home. Euchre Club met at Mrs Martha Benedict home. Pocahontas Lodge Past Chiefs meet Saturday Sept 30 at 1 09 pm in old Eagles Hall. Staff Sgt Dwight T Wagner visiting family after 32 months in China. Pocahontas Lodge met Monday evening in old Eagles Hall with lunch for 250. Mrs Ruth Deime initiated. Red Cross yarn consignments welcomed knitters. Sgt and Mrs Ronald Swartz Alliance Neb visiting. Frank Kelly and Mrs Orrin Radcliff Newark visiting.

Thea Murray Jean Powell Doris Gray Phyllis Mindigo Miss Spence Euchre Club Martha Benedict Josephine Hermey Beulah Craig Geneval Wright Thelma Frastre Helen Wonnell Hazel Edwards Lee Thomas Jean Wilson Pocahontas Lodge Old Eagles Dwight T. Wagner Fred Wagner China Tze Peocahontas Lodge Monda Old Eagles Hall Ruth Deime Red Cross Jessie Pettigrew Ronald Swartz Alliance Nebr Harry Morgan Willard Post Frank Kelly Orrin, Radcliff

Hocking County Men in Service Update

Margaret F. Kistler, 52 c, finished training at Hunter College New York and is in Washington learning teletyping. Johnny Crawford and wife visit Mr. and Mrs. Guy Huggins Ilesboro after overseas duty in Scotland and South America. Pvt Anson Huffman Fr Leonard Wood Mo leaves Wednesday after furlough with parents in South Bloomingville. two years in Garrison Duty in the Dutch West Indies and was in Logan Monday to vote.

Logan Margaret F. Kistler Hunter College New York Washington, D. C Merchant Marine Johnny Crawford Guy Huggins Ilesboro Crawford Scotland South America Anson Huffman Leonard Wood John Huffman South Bloomingville Pvt Huffman Dutch West Indies

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