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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1945

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co. announces publication details

The Messenger Publishing Co lists Frederice W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as editor. It details publication days, memberships in press associations, and AP usage rules. Subscription rates vary by location and term, with domestic and international options and a weekly service edition.

Baiaulisueg Frederice W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon BK. Bush Charles 8. Aucris American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press Ito Sewa

Manpower bill stalled by Byrnes reconversion stand

A wartime manpower bill faces defeat as Byrnes urges passage for war and reconversion aims. Critics warn the bill would curb civilian work freedom and resist peacetime needs, with Democrats and Senators voicing opposition to a proposed industrial conscription and a reconversion freeze.

James F. Byrnes Congress Jogan Colorado Byrnes

Road damage across Athens counties worsens winter wear

Traffic in Athens and nearby counties suffered severe road damage due to extreme cold and coal trucking. War-time tax revenue shortfalls compound the repair burden on state and local districts. Only new or costly roads escaped major harm, leaving a sprawling patchwork of damaged minor roads.

Athens

Nazi Arithmetic in Nazi Education Recalled

In a Washington column Peter Edson notes OWI doubts re teaching in postwar Germany. The piece warns former Nazi teachers could misuse arithmetic to push new schemes, citing divide and conquer and the Reich’s superiority myth. It argues careful oversight is needed before trusting any subject to ex-Nazi instructors.

Washington Peter Edson OWI Germany Hiller Reich Hitler

Sheep in Werewolves' Clothing

The text argues that a Nazi underground called the Werewolf arose after the Allied advance, yet Nazi leaders deny involvement to delay punishment. It views the group as a propaganda casualty and notes fading courage within the regime as it struggles to justify the movement.

Howe Wehrmacht

Bases for Security Not Territorial Gain Says Admiral King

David Lawrence argues in the National Dispatch that postwar Pacific bases should focus on security for the United States. He cites Iwo Jima Okinawa Tarawa and the danger of future rocket attacks, endorsing leases or treaties to secure strategic bases and preserve naval power.

Washington Pacific Iwo Jima Okinawa Tarawa Admiral King United States Fleet America United States Japan United States Navy Pacific Ocean Continental Pearl Harbor Continental United States King Army Navy

Lawyers in Congress Dominate Occupations in Washington Letter

Peter Edson reports an occupational survey showing 70 percent of U S Senate and 53 percent of the House are lawyers. He notes the cross section is argued to misrepresent the people and suggests an advisory body to diversify occupations. examples include bankers, farmers, and shopkeepers.

Washington Congress Capitol Hill Senate Tyth House News O Ppapermen Thomas Utah Taylor Idaho Secoad O'Daniel Texas Gurney South Dakota Varbani South Carolina Nebraena

Taxi License Issue Before Glouster Council

Glouster council in regular session hears reports from the mayor treasurer and clerk and approves a ditch tile purchase near Summit Street. Water drainage for Broad Street stand ing water is approved via sewer tile. Taxi license requests from Mike Daugherty and others deferred after discussion. Street foreman mayial pump outs beyond town limits. March payroll and mayoral collections listed. Treasurer notes cash and bonds total 31 133.51.

Glouster Glouster Council Board of Public Affairs Summit St New York Central Williams R. C. Galloway Broad St Mike Daugherty Russell Hartman James McCall Trimble Glauster Daugherty Jake Waldeck Carl Wright

Mrs Smith Hosts Millfield Aid Meeting Social Hour

Mrs Mabel Smith hosted the monthly Ladies Aid Society gathering at her Millfield home for the Millfield Church of Christ. President Mrs Hazel Earich led devotion and singing, with contests by Mrs Wollie Russell. A plate lunch followed social time. children Patt Howard Helen Sue McDaniel and Jerry Russell attended.

Chauncey Mabel Smith Millfield Ladies Aid Society Nnala Howard Celia Boudi‘not Bessie Wemmer Ida Hill Nellie Russell Hazel Farich Elizabeth Robinett Alice Carr Edith McDaniel Boudljoo

Chauncey District Social and Personal Highlights

Chauncey residents Mrs Viola Wade and daughters Mars and Ruth of Columbus visited Millfield over the weekend. Mrs Wade planned to stay in Millfield a few days. Visitors included Mrs Mabel Smith Mrs Esta Smith Mrs Lena Marin in Nelsonville last week visiting sister Mrs Mabel Shaner and Columbus residents Mr and Mrs Robert Voertens. Also in Millfield were Mr and Mrs Herbert Wary Malta who spent Saturday with locals.

Chauncey Viola Wade Mars Ruth Columbus Fame Oy Robert Voertens Bernice Sandere Millfield Mertens Ray Sanders Herbert Malta van Mauencal Edward Davis Bert Robinson Addie Maxwell Chri Bailey Dayton Sarah Robinson Robinson Carl Herbert Hollister Anns Ster Gerald Lee Stem Abagail Galbraith Cleveland John Bigler H. E. Pettit Crooksville M. M. Bryson Helen Lou Ginnan Washington Michael Almond Jacksonville Akron Barberton Canton Lucy Collins Charles Moody John Moody

Glouster Masonic Lodge Holds Lodge Inspection

About 100 Maxons attended Glouster Lodge 607 inspection Friday evening. Past Grand Master Harry Schram of Marietta presided and was made an honorary member. One candidate received the Master Mason degree. Fifty visiting Masons from 14 lodges registered. Short talks followed by a social hour with fried fish, salad, and coffee.

Glouster Harry Schram Marietta Offi Fred Ervin Sehram Glouster Lodge 607 Glouster Lodge P. G. M. Schram John Binderbasin Tom Reese Willis Blower

Service Men of Glouster Area Report Overseas News

Mr and Mrs Floyd McCutcheon received a box from their son Cpl Robert McCutcheon in China containing two knives with silver and gold handles engraved with war insignia, eight white handkerchiefs, a milk scarf with a Chinese dragon bearing air force insignia. He notes being overseas six months and now in Germany with the Seventh Army. Other letters mention Pfe Andrew Ginnan and Ira Stansberry serving in Germany with the Seventh Army, with Stansberry previously in Belgium.

Floyd McCutcheon Cpl Robert McCutcheon China Air Force Corporal McCutcheon McCutcheon Jef Jerry Belgium

Glouster Social Notes branches of family events

Glouster notes report newborn Donald Drew son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Byers Trimble Heights. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thompson Glouster and Mrs Ester Byers McConnelsville. Byers have two boys two girls. Club meetings announced Jacksonsville Mothers Club and Daughters of St George with host homes and dates. Several Easter visits and travels note residents from Dayton Cleveland Toledo and Columbus.

Glouster Roy Byers Trimble Heights Donald Drew Mike Thompson Ester Byers McConnelsville

Ledges Mystery Continues as Booker Appears in Hall

In the library I face a pistol at my temple as Booker steps from the shadows. Simms recalls Hudson’s murder link and Pat’s fragile fate, while the inspector lingers in the hall. The tension tightens at The Ledges as the case edges toward a perilous reveal.

Simms Cala‘vestt Booker Ostermann Pat Phineas Hudson Green Mark

Youth Group of Athens County Meets at Trimble

CHAUNCEY The Athens County Youth Group representing several churches met last night in the J T High School gymnasium with about 150 in attendance as guests of the Trimble Church of Christ. The program was planned by Dona Faye McClellan and Maxine Heiser with the High School Class on decorations. The event featured a worship setting for World Bible Sunday with a large Bible, candles, flags, and ferns. Participants included Shirley Heiser, Joann Gooding, Hoy J. Seckinger, Geraldine Martin, Ethel Riley, Rev. L. E. Evans, and Rev. G. B. Courtney. Ismbel Courtney chaired games and Mrs Ferm Johnson's class handled refreshments.

Chauncey Athens Couniry J-T Trimble Church of Christ Dona Faye McClellan Maxine Heiser

Mrs Heffken Hosts Needle Club Meeting

Mrs Eda Heffken entertained members of her Needle Club and celebrated the 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Heffken. Members presented gifts of money and a refreshments course was served. Attending were Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Neile Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Viola Sanders Donna Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Olive Brookins and others with next meeting to be announced.

Chauncey Eda Heffken Needle Club Heffken

Leonard Davis Former Resident of Glouster Dies

Leonard Davis of Rockland and Oakdale, long ill since February 1, died at his home Sunday from phlebitis. He was a brother of T. F. Davis of Maplewood. Funeral services will be held at Glouster Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Rev A G Winkie officiating.

Glouster Leonard Davis O Rockland Oakdale T. F. Davis Maplewood Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkie

Dogs to be impounded if not confined, marshal says

Chauncey Marshal William Collins announces strict enforcement of the dog at large ordinance. Many complaints cite dogs roaming gardens and lawns, with unconfined dogs to be turned over to County Dog Warden Ferter Dick en.

Chauncey William Collins

Florence Helen Stone Weds Cpl Herman F Semons in Orlando

Florence Helen Stone daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Stone of Orlando Fla married Cpl Herman F Semons son of Mr and Mrs Frank Semons of Millfield on Monday April 9 at the Orlando Air Base Chapel A dowry ceremony followed with Chaplain Joseph Dickson presiding The bride wore a light blue street length dress with pink carnation corsage The couple resides at Shady Oaks Apartments Orlando He is a veteran recently returned from 31 months service in China Burma and India and is stationed at AAFTAC Finecastle Army Air Base Orlando Fla The bride is a graduate of Orlando High School and the groom Chauncey-Dover High School.

Millfield James E. Stone Orlando Fin Florence Helen Herman F. Semons Frank Semons Orlando Air Base Chapel June Stone Fla Shady Oaks

Willis Keirns Entertain With Chicken Dinner

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Willis Keirns hosted a Sunday two course chicken dinner in Lexington Ave to celebrate daughter Bonnie Jean's birthday. Guests included Mrs Sue Elmer Seames Herman Barnes Gladis Stump Jo Anns Ley and Bonne Jean Keirns. A large center cake adorned the table as covers were laid for the guest list.

Chauncey Willis Keirns Lexington Ave Bonnie Jean Sue Elmer Seames Herman Barnes Millfield Gladis Stump Cerrondale Jo Anns Ley Keirns Bonne Jean Keirns

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