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W. Bush
Ivy Publistea
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the Messenger Publishing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles O 'Daring
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Culinary crisis ahead in San Francisco world conference
A tongue in cheek column warns that San Francisco chefs and restaurateurs bear the fate of the World Conference on their culinary output. It argues that beverage choices and proper brewing could influence relations among American, British, and Russian delegates, urging restraint and a policy of culinary appeasement.
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San Francisco
Freedom and Beyond: Refugees Amid Ally Advance
After American troops enter Germany, vast numbers of slave laborers gain freedom but remain numb and exhausted. They seek food and quickest escape routes as millions stay scattered across Europe. The task of housing and repatriating them will take months to years and may leave lasting health and social scars. Their resettlement is a major postwar challenge.
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Eisenhower
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Legends and truth blur as Ninth Army halts near Weser
A war era reminiscence ties Allied advances to a centuries old Hamelin tale. It recounts the Ninth Army stopping along the Weser and references a piper leading deluded crowds, drawing a parallel to historical German figures and propaganda without graphic detail.
Geomogdonald Quote on Life and Faith Reflects Turbulent Times
A fragment from a historical piece reflects wartime tension with xenophobic imagery and a note on turning to God in hardship. The excerpt questions hostile sentiment toward foreign powers while invoking spiritual trust amid storms, attributed to Geo. Mogdonald.
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Geo. Mogdonald
Relations with Russia tested by censorship and trust
Washington notes strain between Moscow and Washington as censorship and government control hinder American reporting. Critics warn one way reporting harms Allied unity, urging full disclosure on Poland Hungary and Romania, and pressed for open discussion of actions in liberated areas.
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Hitler
Goebbels
Department of State
Beneft
State Department
Washington
Poland
Hungary
Rumania
Warsaw
Siberia
Eden
London
Teheran
Britain
United States
Yalta
Romania
Moscow
Testimonial Dinner set for Jesse Jones in Commerce panel
Peter Edson reports Washington notes as the Commerce Department plans a testimonial for Secretary Jesse Jones, with Mrs Wallace sending Easter greetings via small blue corn gift boxes. Senate hearings on the aviation bill run as veterans in Congress are highlighted alongside multiple decorated lawmakers and a moving Bible quote closes the column.
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Department of Commerce
Henry Wallace
Jesse Jones
Secretary of Commerce
Wallace
Washington
Iowa
Wayne Moise
Oregon
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Josiah W. Bailey
North Carolina
Dt Asm
J. LeRoy Johnson
California
Edouard V. Izac
C. Wayland Brooks
Minrors
Sixth Marines
Hals D.S.C
Forssta. Harness
Indiana
Erret
Public Forum Letters Limited by Space Rationing
A signed correspondence column notes the shortage of space in the newspaper and urges writers to keep letters concise. The policy says only the shortest contributions matching the writer’s viewpoint will be published, with longer letters possibly omitted to preserve the forum.
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Anus Gacone Trans
Seiler
Plant Trees Editor Urges Reforestation in Southeastern Ohio
Charles L Orr of Athens urges oil conservation and tree planting to restore barren hillside lands in Southeastern Ohio. He argues vegetation will absorb runoff and reduce floods, calling for pride in the region and better land use.
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Charles L,orr
Athens
Albany Social News Highlights Easter and Community Events
Albany society notes Easter visits among Parsons Gillogly Cline and Tedrow families from Athens Baltimore Dayton Hamden and Columbus. Local clubs met with Doss and Winget families hosting programs and garden plans as residents celebrate birthdays and Navy enlistment.
Allied advance deepens as German resistance falters
In a sweeping offensive out of the Rhineland Allied forces push eastward toward the Elbe and Berlin. Kesselring struggles with scarce troops and materiel while Hitler Youth mobilization underscores Germany’s manpower strain. American and British spearheads approach Bremen and Hannover as Berlin's fall nears.
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Dewiit MacKenzie
Rhineland
Reich
Kest 4Selring
Hitler
Fuehrer
Kesselring
Elbe
Hisenhower
Oder River
Berlin
Bremen
Hannover
Riger
Eisenhower
Rhine
Ruhr
Holland
Germany
High Command
Bavarian Alps
Haydenville News Notes
Haydenville notes list local visits and greetings among residents. Guests include Mrs Harold Gastin and daughter Jolean of Carbon Hill visiting Mr and Mrs John Gastin. Sidney visitors Mr and Mrs W J Leel and children Jean and Billy. Miss Virginia McMillen visiting Allen McMillen family. Lt Roger Hough and son Ernie from Springfield on leave. Mrs Henry Chilinger and daughters at Sunrise Services in Logan. Mrs Harold Sater of Lancaster and Mrs Pete Brandon of Nelsonville Route visiting grandfather A J Skiver.
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Haydenville
Harold Gastin
Jolean
Carbon Hill
John Gastin
W. J. Leel
Jean
Billy
Sidney
E. Campbell
Virginia McMillen
Cadiz
Allen McMillen
Roger Hough
Ernie
Springfield
Wee
Bert Pollack
Hough
Henry Ohilnger
Daugh
Louise
Nellie
Logan
Harold Sater
Lancaster
Pete Brandon
Nelsonville
A. J. Skiver
Educational plans and local civic notes in Athens area
Plans for an Americanism education drive by the Drew Webster Post of the American Legion were announced by committee chair Ben F. Turner. E. Bailey of Athens was named Athens County representative for the Production Credit Corporation. Eight Athens Central School home economics club girls attended a conference at Ohio State University with advisor Ruth Giesen. Kiwanians from several towns planned an Ohio River excursion on the Homer Smith steamer with participants from Athens Logan Gallipolis and Huntington. Ohio University officials attended a joint session of physical education at Columbus. Margaret Newman and Willard Hall led the Nelsonville Senior High musical Miss Cherryblossom, and Belle Center praised the school children's musical under Cecelia Collins.
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American Legion
Fombroy
Ben F. Tner
Committes
Athens
Athens Central School Home Economics Club
Columbus
Ohio State University
Ruth Giesen
Martha Minameyer
Janis Tom
Dorothy Gilbert
Anne Mac Tall
Betty Goodman
Margaret Kelley
Juanita Henry
Odessa Brown
Pomeroy Mid@eport
Point Pleasant
Logan
Gallipolis
Huntington
W. Va
Belle Center
Logan County
Cecelia Collins
Michael Collins
N. High St
Ostermann diamonds in a perilous confrontation
A tense scene unfolds as Peter A. Xavier and Booker confront Trent about the Ostermann diamonds. Accusations fly, torture looms, and a web of lies and loyalties tightens. The chapter ends with Trent unconscious, the diamonds still missing and danger mounting.
Reedsville War Loss and Local Family News
Mrs. Virginia Cowdery received word from the War Department that Pvt. Kibble L. Cowdery, 26, was killed in action in Germany on March 25, 1945 after eight months overseas. He leaves three children Jimmie Patty Ann and Sue. Other notes report visits and travel of local families including the Smiths, Buckleys, Roses, and Connollys, with mentions of Pvt. Joseph K Connolly in Detroit and Cpl. Reed Smith returning from India on furlough.
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Virginia Cowdery
War Department
Pvt
Kibble L. Cowdery
Germany
Jimmie
Patty Ann
Sue
Millard Foutty
Tra Cochran
J. Dotson
Helen Smith
Wadesville
W. Va
R. H. Buckley
Racine
J. L. Rose
Morning Star
Garrett Reed
Coalville
Gerth Smith
Parthersburg
Eloise Connolly
Detroit
Joseph XK. Connolly
Akron
B. H. Boring
T. H. Boring
Henry R. Bailey
Harvey Bailey
Southwest Pacific
Ledo
Earlene Humphrey
Ce, Humphrey
Ida Kibble
Pexanden
Mat
C. D.“Bucklay
Coolville Community War Drive And Church Meeting News
The WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at Miss Leona Chapman’s home. Local Red Cross drive totals are 490.40 for Coolville and 1091.80 in Troy township. Troy township residents should have used clothing ready for the United National Clothing Collection through April 30. Solicitors to check districts and notify Mrs. Clyde, Partish, leader, where donations will be made. Helen Macleod Service Guild met at Mrs. John Aiken’s home with Mrs. Lawrence Holter assisting. Tot-Iuck supper followed. May meeting with Mrs. H. H. Chapman and Mrs. W. C. Aiken as guest. Coolville school pupils will run a panel drive in early May with details to be announced. Waste paper requests to Miss Eneditor or Mr. Barnett. war stamps at school Friday totaled 23.00, with rooms led by Strickler and Humphrey each receiving bonds and others allocated to Bittle and Strickler rooms.
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Methodist Church
Leona Chapman
Red Cross
Coolville Village
Troy Township
United National Clothing
Clyde
Helen Macleod Service Guild
John Aiken
Lawrence Holter
H. H. Chapman
W. C. Aiken
Coolville School
Barnett
Strickler
Miss Humphrey
Hooper Ridge Notes Ladies Meet At Easler Home
Hooper Ridge notes report a meeting at Mrs Eva Easler s home on Thursday March 29 with nine members and two guests. Devotional led by Mrs Mary Finch and business chaired by Mrs Marié Seel. A $5 Red Cross contribution was voted. Next meeting set for April 26 at Mrs Marie Keirns home. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs D E Kasler and family from Spencer W Va, and Mr and Mrs Richard Kasler and sons Dan ny and David, plus Debhert Kasler and sons. Sunday school organized. all invited to attend next Sunday at 10 o clock. Last time Mrs Bill Kasler and son Larry visited Harmon Kasler home. Nellie Linseatt, hospitalized at Sheltering Arms, is reported recovering.
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Eva Easler
Mary Finch
Marié Seel
Red Cross
Marie Keirns
D. E. Kasler
Orville Jones
Phyllis
Spencer, W. Va
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Dickie
Joe
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David
This Place
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Larry
Trimble Height
Harmon Kasler
Nellie Linseatt
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