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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1945

Page

10

Predarich W. Publisher announces new edition details

The Messenger Publishing Co announces late editions including a big Sunday morning edition by TRE MESSENGER PUBLISHING CO. Gordon & Bush, with Charles A. Yarris as managing. Subscriptions and rates are listed for Ohio and outside Ohio, with postal classifications and national advertising offices noted.

Predarich W TRE Messenger Publishing Co Gordon &. Bush Charles A. Yarris Ear American Newspaper Publishers Association Otle Elect Audis Bureau of Circuletican Obie Kewne Paper Association Ee Hlmbeer Associated Press Associated Presa Oews

No Cheap Homes in Federal Housing Plan Critique

The National Housing Agency backs two Ohio towns with about 500 homes costing around 3000 dollars each and rents capped at 65 dollars monthly. The piece argues for cheaper housing to help millions start homes, noting eight thousand dollar homes are unattainable and calling for lower material and labor costs to avoid crimping wages and personal progress.

National Housing Agency Ohio

Sweet Simplicity On Bretton Woods Confusion

A columnist portrays Bretton Woods as simple while Treasury figures and Keynes differ on whether it preserves the gold standard. The debate leaves lay readers puzzled as Morgenthau and Keynes appear to seek agreement more than clear meaning for Stokes and Grafton.

Bretton Woods Treasury Harry D. White the Treasury House Banking Committee Lord Keynes England Mr. Morgenthau Tom Stokes Sam Grafton

A World League Voting Plan For San Francisco Assembly

David Lawrence argues in favor of a divisible voting system at the first United Nations conference. He suggests Great Britain, Russia, and the United States accept fractional votes to allow each dominion or republic to hold individual membership while sharing a single total vote. He proposes Polish and Salish representations be split similarly to enable early global cooperation and avoid procedural deadlock.

Washington Great Britain Assembly of the League of Nations Wilson Council Assembly Russia Yalta United States Security Council London San Francisco Canada Australia New Zealand India South Africa Warsaw Poland Unity

Antitrust Watch To Shape Surplus Government Property Sales

Peter Edson reports that the Justice Department Antitrust division will soon guide who may buy surplus government property valued over a million dollars. A memo will outline Sherman Act conditions buyers must meet, with emphasis on avoiding monopolies and linking sales to postwar employment.

Washington Department, of Justice Department of Justice Wendell Berge AnueTrust Aluminum Company of America Reynolds Olin Corporation Navy Queens New York Army Burlington, N. J Comate U.S. Circuit Court of Supreme Court Aluminum Minum Ater Mittee Sen York

Our Obsolete Weapons Facing German Might

The piece argues Allied weapons and tactics lag German tech and armor, noting Pershing tanks and small arms fall short of Nazi equipment. It claims Allied forces briefly matched Germans with swift thrusts on the Western Front, while security limits disclosure of newer weapons like jet planes or robot bombs.

Germany Hitler Western Front

Future of Our Merchant Fleet Scrapping Liberty Ships Favored

The retiring chair of the Liverpool Steamship Owners Association says postwar world freight markets require scrapping the bulk of wartime ships. Liberty ships, built for war, are over 50 years old and too slow for peacetime routes, with high American seaman wages underscoring the need for faster vessels.

Liverpool Steamship Owners’ Association

Quarantine of Dover Ninth Grade Pupils Reported

Chauncey-Dover schools superintendent Chauncey Wayne Matthews announced that the ninth grade pupils at the high school were sent home Monday and placed under quarantine due to diphtheria symptoms. Affected pupil James Kisor is ill. quarantined students must stay home for a week and will be checked by a county nurse. Additional quarantines include three Millfield pupils Louise Keirns Joe Keirns and Robert Keirns across West East Millfield schools.

Chauncey Wayne T. Matthews Chauncey-Dover James Kisor Matthews County Board of Health Phillips Millfield Louise Keirns West Millfield Joe Keirns Robert Keirns East Millfield

Many Attend Services At Nazarene Church

In Chauncey The Plains Nazarene Church drew a 216 attendance for Sunday School Easter morning. Sunrise service at 6:30 featured Rev. J N Lakin’s sermon and Communion. Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 by evangelist Hallie Foster. Baptisms of children, revival ends with about 30 conversions. Evangelists Hallie and Martha Foster of Decatur led the revival. four joined by Sunday night.

Chauncey Plains Nazarene Carrie Channell J. N. Lakin Hallie Foster Hallie Martha Foster Decatur

Dover Near Goal In Red Cross Drive

Dover Township nearly reaches its Red Cross drive goal with only $90 outstanding. Chairman Rev. Gilbert Courtney appeals to contacted and missed donors to contact committee members or the chair today. Deadline is midnight tonight. workers urged to return calls this afternoon or evening.

Chauncey Dover Township Red Cross Gilbert Court ‘Ney

Garden Club Meeting Held at Michael Home

The Plains Garden Club held its monthly gathering at Mrs. Grant Michael's home with vice president Angelie Mar cinko presiding in the absence of the president. Thelma Linscott spoke on What To Do in April and Edith Barrows discussed Forcing Shrubs for Early Spring Bouquets, presenting a display of forced shrubs. The next meeting will be at Neva Dresher's home and a refreshment course was served. Members present included Zelma Hoffman, Alta Cooper, Elva Cooper, Mary Slater, Anna Slater, Elizabeth Winefordner, Audrey Kail, Christine Brown, Dorothy Daugherty, Jean ette Tipton, Meva Dresher, Marie Michael, and Helen Michael.

Chauncey The Plains Garden Club Grant Michael Lucy McDonald Angelie Marcinko Thelma Linscott Edith Barrows Neva Dresher Zelma Hoffman Alta Cooper Elva Cooper Mary Slater Anna Slater Elizabeth Winefordner Audrey Kail Christine Brown Dorothy Daugherty Jeanette Tipton Meva Dresher Marie ‘Michael Helen Michael

Chauncey-Plains High Baseball Game Friday

Chauncey high and The Plains high will meet in a baseball game at The Plains Friday at 3 pm Irving Lippe coaches Chauncey teams in baseball and track. The Ladies Ald Society hosts a meeting at Millfield Church of Christ with Mrs Hazel Earich in charge. Mrs Marinda Cruikshank and Mrs Hazel Petry attended a funeral in Glouster for Mrs Marty Love, a Chauncey resident. William Henry, son of Mrs Florence Henry, is seriously ill at home on W Main St Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High The Plains High the Plains Irving Lippe Millfield Mabel Smith Ladies Ald Society Millfield Church of Christ Hazel Earich Marinda Cruikshank Hazel Petry Glouster Marty Love Church of Christ Love William Henry Florence Henry, Chauncey Main St

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. M Kiser At Chauncey

Mrs Louie Guy hosted a Sunday birthday dinner near Chauncey for her mother Mrs Mary Kiser. A two course meal accompanied by a birthday cake with 53 candles. Guests included James Kiser, William Phelps, Billy Phelps, Lonnie Phelps, Emma Guy, Lovie Guy and daughter Mary.

M. Kiser Chauncey Louie Guy Mary Kiser Near Chauncey James Kiser William Phelps Billy Phelps Loninie Phelps Emma Guy Lovie Guy Mary

Birthday Dinner Celebrated for Luther Cruikshank in Chauncey

Mrs. Cruikshank hosted a two course chicken dinner at their W Main St home in Chauncey for Luther Cruikshank’s birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank, Leslie Cruikshank, Chauncey, Miss Pauline Boien of Athens, and Miss Ruth Cruikshank of Columbus. In Chauncey, three Dover Town Committee members for the United Clothing Collection Campaign were omitted from Sunday’s Messenger list: Betty Boling and Verple Wadley for Chauncey and Mary Kasler of Bailey Run.

Chauncey Luther, Cruikshank Wames Dover ‘Towneine Committee United Clothing Collection Betty Boling Verple Wadley Mary Kasler Bailey Run

Zaleski Social And Personal Notes

E F McKibben is ill with a severe cold. The Hutchinson child recovered from pneumonia. Athens residents Ellen Rathburn and Mrs. Bedinghaus hosted. Hayes and Molihan visited Chillicothe. Hayes and Mrs. Kehler hosted guests from Nelsonville. Bess Wood and Martha Jane Frank vacationed with the McKibbens. Nihle Frank visited Athens. Brush and Potts visited Nelsonville. O H Burns and Sgt James Burns visited Savannah. Walter McKibben and Lawrence guest of James Molikan. Orland Burke returned to Wisconsin for work. Mrs. Sharks of Columbus visiting Ralph Herrold family.

Bess Wood Martha Jane Frank Athens E. F. McKibben Nihle Frank McKibben C. W. Brush Clara Potts Nelsonville O. H. Burns Akron James Burns Savannah James McKibben Walter McKibben Lawrence James Molikan Orland Burke Wisconsin Charles Sharks Columbus and aire Ralph/ Herrold

Okinawa Invasion Signals Major Pacific Campaign

Wartime dispatch describes the Okinawa landings as the largest operation of its kind in the Pacific, noting 100000 troops on a densely populated imperial domain, with strategic value and rapid advances toward the Royal Palace. The piece also mentions Kerama Islands occupation, aerial bombardments, and personal scenes around a family trip to the Ledges.

Uncle Sam Okinawa Mikato Royal Palace Hirohito Kerama Islands Charles Ten Miles Brenda Nicholas Pat Phineas Hudson

Mystery at The Ledges A Dinner Plan Turns Tense

Nicholas and Charley debate a threatening note found in Brenda Temples car. Mr Hudson remains calm and suggests bringing everyone to dinner at the Cock and Kettle before a movie while Phineas Hadeon hints at hidden truths and warns Nicholas to handle the situation alone if needed.

The Times Charley Mr. Hudson Nicholas Charles Nick Charey Boston Brenda

Ohio and Berlin feed political clash and wartime events

Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins and Ohio Governor Martin L. Davey traded barbs over state aid. Berlin celebrated Reichsführer Hitler's rearmament amid air salutes as news crossed. Athens County treasurer G D Gorham opened books for tax collection while East Side PTA ran a benefit bridge.

Harry L. Hopkins Martin L. Davey Ohio Davey G. D. Gorham Athens County

Hartford News Notes on Ralph Roach Home on furlough

Ralph Roach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roach of Gibbstown, returns home on furlough after over two years in the Navy. He has served in the South Pacific for about a year and a half, earning praise for engagements against Japanese forces. His vessel reportedly downed six Jap planes and sunk three ships. Esther and Mrs. James McKnight spent the weekend in Louisville, Kentucky for a brother’s operation. Others visiting include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duncan and son at Mrs. Millie Johnson’s home, with additional visitors from Mason and Johnson households.

Hartford News Hartford Ralph Roach Elmer Roach Gibbstown Navy South Pacific Esther James McKnight Louisville Carl Duncan Som Millie Johnson Mrs. Johnson Mra. Cecil Smith Mason

Okinawa as Key Allied Base and Springboard to Japan

A historical assessment notes Okinawa as a vital naval and air base with ports and rail links, promising virtual control of the East China Sea and access to Southern China. It argues for easier bomber operations against the Japanese mainland, disrupted enemy lines via Formosa, and a proven platform for potential invasions and allied naval operations.

Okinawa East China Sea China Japan Nippon East China Formosa Formosa i Gibraltar

Public Forum letter from Fort Sill soldiers praises paper

The Messenger prints a service man edition popular among the post. Howard R. Zarley from Fort Sill Oklahoma writes that after reading the paper in the day room others look forward to it and asks to continue the good work. March a A Fort Sill Oklahoma

Oklahoma the Messenger Howard R. Zarley Etry A. Fort Sill Okla

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