The Messenger Subscription Rates and Policies
The Messenger outlines subscription pricing by carrier and mail, including Ohio and outside Ohio rates, with weekly, monthly, and yearly options. It notes the newspaper is a Second-Class Matter and lists distribution offices and advertising rate inquiries. Obituary and card of thanks notices bear a nominal charge.
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Ohio
Hety
The
Messenger
Athens Post
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cievelan
Ste
Transition of Power: Immediate Presidential Succession Observed
Washington commentary notes the rapid transfer of duties from Roosevelt to Truman after Roosevelt’s death. It argues for immediate succession, cites 24 hour transition, and suggests Congress could change rules for filling a vacancy, ensuring continuity in wartime governance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Curtis
America
United States
Harry Truman
San Francisco
Congress
Drummers Dramas and Parlor Trades at the American House
Spring brought travelers and itinerants to the American House, from drummers selling samples to corset sellers like Mrs Carter. The memoir recalls dentists, oculists, lightning rod sellers, and the varied characters who rented rooms, repaired sick rooms, and mingled with locals, with motherly hospitality shaping much of it.
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Carrie Carter
Peoples
Carter
Boston
Soldier President Truman Leads Postwar United States
A veteran of World War I becomes the nation’s highest office, the first soldier president since Theodore Roosevelt. Truman’s record earns respect for leadership and care for veterans, foreshadowing policy to aid returning servicemen.
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Harry S. Truman
St. Mihiel
The
Argonne
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Truman
British to Build Postwar Aeronautical Research Center
The British government plans a large aeronautical research center near Bedford after the war at a cost of millions. Construction will take years, with ongoing work at Farnborough and private labs. Focus will be on high speed aerodynamics as jet propulsion raises new challenges.
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Bedford
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Farnborough
National Advisory Council For Aeronautics
Relics of a Bygone Germany Return as War Ends
American soldiers in Germany recover relics of the Kaiser era including Princess Hermine and Marshal von Mackensen. They hear praise and complaints from former German elites, with calls for justice and calls to stop Russians from harming livestock as war-crimes issues rise with surrender talks.
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Germany
Hermine
Kaiser Wilhelm
Marshal von Mackensen
Hohenzollerns
Adolf Hitler
Himmler
Holding the Line Against Inflation Quote Analysis
A discussion on inflation and wartime finance cites 1941 and 1944 US income and spending, showing lower spending as a share of income in 1944 but higher taxes and savings. It notes $18 billion in war bonds and $17 billion in loose money, warning that loose funds risk inflation without decisive action.
San Francisco Faces 42 Lobbyists At UN Peace Conference
Peter Edson notes a looming scene as San Francisco prepares to host 42 invited lobbyists from varied groups alongside eight member U. S. delegation consultants. He warns that factionalism within the United Nations could overshadow aims for peace, while references to quotes from Lincoln Eddy and Seneca frame motives and morality.
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San Francisco
IU. 5
State Department
U. S
Poet Verses Call for Messenger Readers to Contribute
A column invites reader poetry with bylines and addresses. The piece includes two patriot odes, one by MRS AGNES RUSSELL praising a son in service and another by ANNIE MCINTYRE BARTOR about Liberty and returning wounded sailors.
Mine Auxiliary Group To Meet at The Plains
Chauncey district convention of the ladies auxiliaries to the United Mine Workers will be held in The Plains Tuesday night with The Plains Auxiliary as hosts. The district comprises auxiliaries at Chauncey Murray City Longstreth Buchtel Roseville and other points. Members of the Chauncey Auxiliary are asked to meet here Tuesday at 7 p.m. to take the bus to The Plains.
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Chauncey
United Mine Workers
Plains
the Plains
Mlrray City
Longstreth
Buchtel
Roseville
Frank Walton Jr in U S for treatment
Chauncey area father reports son Pfc Frank J Walton recently returned from the European theater and is hospitalized at Thayers General Hospital Nashville Tenn for serious wounds to his right leg and arm on Christmas Day 1944 He can move around in a wheelchair Walton is 21 and was drafted February 7 1943 He has served in North Africa Italy and the South of France where he was wounded.
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Chauncey
Frank Walton
Near Chauncey
Pfc
Frank J. Walton
Thayers General Hospital
Nashville
Tenn
Phc
Walton
North Africa
Italy
Southall
France
Lena Leake Honored At Birthday Dinner
A Greens Run gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leake marked the birthday of Mrs. Lena Leake with gifts greetings and an attractive dinner. Garnet Blower and daughter baked the cake while guests included Harold Blower and children from Millfield Nancy and Lanny Leake of Trimble and the Leake family of Greens Run.
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Chauncey
Fred Leake
Greens Run
Lena Leake
Garnet Blower
Harold Blower
Tommy
Barbara
Millfield
Ray Leake
Nancy and
Lanny
Trimble
Marriage Announcement for Mary Belle McGlothin and Cherry
Union Furnace social notes report the engagement and marriage of Mary Belle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrys McGlothin, to Seaman Frank Cherry, a 3rd class cook, dated April 12 at the bride’s parents home. The groom will depart soon for his base in the west. Additional visits and family birthdays are noted, including Columbus residents and local gatherings.
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Union Furnace
Harrys McGlothin
Mary Belle
Frank Cherry
West
Frank Wolfe
Columbus
Odessa Groves
Arthur McQuaide
Charles Clark
Harley Woodgeard
Clara McClain
Marie King
J. R. McGuire
Homer Frank
John McGuire
Evalyn
Nelsonville
Harry Patterson
Millfield Church of Christ Sunbeams Hostesses Named
Class hostesses CHAUNCEY Florence Ann and Betty Grandstaff daughters of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grandstaff MHS will welcome Sunday School members in the Millfield Church of Christ Mill field Sunday 6 to 8 pm Billi Sanders serves as class president and Mrs Eda Heffken teacher of the Sunbeams which meets monthly for business and social session
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Chauncey
Florence Ann
Betty Grandstaff
Wilbur Grandstaff
MHS
Field
Millfield Church
Lausche Urges Tribute And Prayer April 25
Chauncey mayor reports governor Lausche asking all citizens to gather at 42 o clock noon on Wednesday April 25 to pay tribute to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and offer prayer for the success of the San Francisco Conference of the United Nations. Mrs John Shafer returns from Columbus after visiting daughter and relatives.
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Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Frank J. Lausche
Franklin Deland Roosevelt
San Francisco
Conference of the
United Nations
Ladies of Legion Hold Regular Meeting
GLOUSTER The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held their regular meeting in American Legion Hall Thursday evening. The Child Welfare program chaired by Mrs Esta Haskins featured readings on child welfare work and a talk outlining the group’s planned efforts. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Thelma Chappelear and Mrs Sibyl Kurtzman.
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Glouster
Ladies Auxilary
The
American Legion
American
Legion Hall
Esta Haskins
Ers
Methodist Church
Annetta Lewis
Goldie Wills
C. A. Bing
Iman
Sam Dunnett
Auxiliary of UMW To Attend Meeting at The Plains
Members of the local Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers of America plan to attend the convention at The Plains on Tuesday evening. Those wishing to go should meet at Odd Fellows Hall at 6:30 for cab transport to The Plains. MBHET AT CHURCH CHAUNCEY-Weekly quilting by Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society set for Thursday at the church.
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Mbhet
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Chauncey Methdist
Glouster
Rothwell Club
Jessie
United Brethren Sunday School
Hull
Front St
Hollister
Lorena Westfall
Glouster Memorial Group Meeting Thursday Night
Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams announces a memorial group meeting in the American Legion Hell Thursday at eight oclock. The committees on finance park and monument will report personnel, with Ralph Hines Ernest Parker and H T Rainey presenting. Delegates representing organizations are urged to attend for important matters.
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Glouster
Thomas Willams
American Legion
Hell
O’colck
Ralph Hines
Ernest Parker
H. T. Rainey
Monument
Williams
Rothwell Club Meets With Mrs Jessie Hill
Glouster social notes report the Rothwell Club and Loyal Workers Class meeting at the Methodist Church and Hull. discussions cover rehabilitation centers and malaria fever carriers. A birthday dinner honors residents. a POW report for Pfc Crawford Morgan emerges amid social items and births.
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Rothwell Club
Jessie Hill
C. A. Pride
M. M. Bryson
C. A. Bingman
E. M. Brower
John S. Brower
W. W. Bryson
A. H. Chute
C.M. Clark
W. A. Craft
W. R. Drury
J. H. Henshaw
H. F. Kittle
C. A. McDonald
C. K. Rockhold
Stanley
Wilson
With Service Men of Glouster Area
Mr and Mrs George C Duncan recently received a letter from their son Pfc Jack Duncan stationed at Dyersburg Tennessee noting he is in hospital with mumps He is a turret gun specialist He has been at Dyersburg for two years and four months Cadet Nurse Eileen Brown training at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis is home on furlough with her parents Mrs Irma Jean Pough traveled to Portsmouth Virginia Friday to visit her husband Ph M 1c Dean Peugh who is at work there Chauncey Dover high school Music Department plans a Thursday 8 pm program in the high school auditorium
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Hubert Guess
Dorothy Higgins
Eva Mae Stewart
Dayton
George H. Campbell
George Higgins
Margaret Morgan
Allen St
Pfc
Crawford Morgan
Germany
Pvt. Morgan
Morgan
Maxine Morgan
F. G
Ben) Werner
Millfield
Brenda Jean
Frankis
R. H. Wemer
Wemer
Gona
George C. Duncan
Jack Duncan
Dyersburg
Tenn
Jack
Eileen Brown
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Pearl Brown
Irma Jean Pough
Portsmouth
Dean Peugh
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Agnes Russell
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Frank Walton, Jr
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UMW
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