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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1945

Page

4

Soviet aims at Yalta shape world power balance

In the San Francisco dispatch a behind the scenes view of the Yalta talks shows Molotov pressing for a Russian sphere of influence in Europe. Moscow insists the Big Four run postwar order, while the United States Britain and China seek collective security and clear policy definitions.

San Francisco Russia Molotov Great Britain United States China Britain Marshal Stalin Europe Roumania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Seach Department of State Roosevelt Harry Hopkins State Department Yalta Noris European Mr. Molotov Russa

Subscription Rates and notices in The Messenger

Subscription rates listed by carder include two year at 15.00 and six months at 46.50 with two week at 25 cents. Ball subscription in Ohio offers one year 6.50 and six months 4.40. Special weekly Services Mens Edition sent worldwide for 1.40. Outside Ohio subscriptions accepted as print paper permits. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1614.

Carder Ohio Messenger Athens John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Romina

The Stage Line Bid Opens a New Family Venture

In September the family bets on a government stage line bid while facing debt. Jay, hired as driver, becomes the social hub and backbone of daily routes, delivering passengers, mail, perishable goods, and errands. By late November they expect to break even, with profits from trips and government funds aiding the venture.

Jay Thhey Charles Williams National Cloak and Suit Company Sears and Roebuck Montgomery Ward

Politics Spells Tragedy In Veterans Hospital Care

Criticism grows over treatment of veterans in national hospitals as red tape and political control hamper medical care. Congress may order an investigation but delays loom as bureaucratic reports roll out, leaving veterans in prolonged hardship amid a politicized system.

Veterans Veterans’ Administration Congress

Folly of War Debt and Government Control

The piece argues that expansive government spending and deficits predate the war and that war merely accelerated a trend. It warns against endless borrowing and price controls, contending only the people can break the cycle by revolting against peacetime borrowing and regulation.

Problem of Miner Drives War Coal Supply

The coal shortage may reach fifty million tons, a critical limit amid total output as coal powers war production. Weekly demands for bituminous coal by steel, tanks, trucks, explosives, plastics, textiles, and medicines mount. After the war, civilian demand must rise at fair prices to keep the industry viable and provide jobs, shifting focus onto miners alongside management.

Black markets plague New York food trade says board report

A New York Board of Trade committee reports that almost no metropolitan foodstuffs are untainted by black market activity. It notes post-prohibition racketeers are entwined in illegal practices and cites a Pennsylvania packer estimating 80 percent of meat operations in Pittsburgh area are black market. The warning urges strong, informed action to protect consumers and legitimate business.

New York Board of Trade Metro-Politan Pennsylvania Senate Pittsburgh

Press Conference Pranks Dampen United Nations Talk

Peter Edson notes the San Francisco UN gathering is marred by trick questions from press and lobbyists. Molotov grows annoyed by a vodka pronunciation query while Attlee faces a question on Ruskin and war as the foundation of the arts, highlighting conference chaos.

San Francisco United Nations V. M. Molotov New York Hollywood Molotov G. J. Carrick Ottawa Clement Attlee Attlee Ministry of Information John Ruskin Carrick Ruskin

War Department warns war far from over

Defense Plant Corporation commits 20 million dollars to a new toluene plant at Lake Charles Louisiana. The facility will not begin operation until early 1946 and aims to boost explosive production as the war continues worldwide. Toluene serves as a basis for high explosives.

War Department Defense Plant Corporation Lake Charles

Glouster High School Baccalaureate Planned

The Church of Christ pastor will address Glouster High’s graduating class at a Sunday evening May 13 baccalaureate in the auditorium. Sharon Rose opens with Land of Hope and Glory, with solos by Dorothy Burris and the high school glee club numbers. Mildred Howard directs music. Thomas W. Figley presides.

Church of Christ Glouster Glouster High School Sharon Rose Land of Hope and Glory Dorothy Burris Gates of the Temple the Green Cathedral B. Tigner Mildred Howard Thomas W. Figley

Mundew Funeral Rites Held Saturday

Funeral services for Ezra E. Mundew who died at Grant Hospital Columbus were conducted in Glouster Methodist Church. Rev A G Winkle officiated and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Attending from a distance were numerous Athens residents and relatives.

Glouster Ezra E. Mundew Grant Hospital Columbus Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkle Maplewood A.C. Munden Batavia Robert Emrick Laurenceville Ind Paul J. Andrew Paula Jamestown Elizabeth Andrew Springfield Harold Geiger Lancaster Florence Andrew Anna Oren Wilmington Fred Carpenter Athens Fred Kittle Sam Carpenter Byron Wait Helen Carpenter John Francis Will Richards Tommy Dupter Elmer Jones Ed Dupter

Mrs C E Turner Hospitalized After Major Operation

Mrs C E Turner went to Grant Hospital in Columbus Friday for a major operation Saturday. She is improving satisfactorily and will stay about ten days. Accompanied by her husband E Turner and her sister Mrs Dave Cox, Turner’s room is 409. Mr Turner returned home Sunday evening. Mrs Cox will stay with her sister for the present.

Glouster C. E. Turner Grant Hospital Courbus E. Turner Dave Cox Turner Cox

Poet’s Cornei Verurs nentcinated by Mertuenger Readeta

Poem praising Annie McIntyre Bartoe of Nelsonville Ohio. References a volume bearing names and addresses and themes of a lasting legacy. The poet speaks of a man with goodwill to all, who will live in hearts and influence future conferences of great powers.

Mertuenger Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Tuesday Proclaimed Clean-Up Day by Glouster Officials

Mayor Williams urges residents to place trash in street or alley containers for curbside collection this Tuesday. No hauling charge at present. a small fee will apply later for ash disposal.

Glouster Williams

Mrs. Sara Trace Dies At Home of Daughter In Glouster

Mrs. Sara Jans Trace aged 72 died at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Zimmer in Glouster after a three year illness. She came from Jackson County 32 years ago and is survived by three sons Yollie Herbert and James, two daughters Mrs Charles Zimmer and Mrs Dave James, plus a long list of relatives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm in Hollister United Brethren Church Athens with burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Sara Jans Trace Charles Zimmer Jackson County Yollie Herbert James Fort Knox Dave James Dayton Elizabeth Whaley Frank Thurman Whaley William Canton Laura Whiting Eliza Mecum Mary Bee Columbus Hollister United Brethren Church Rimmey Athens Hollister Cemetery

Beatrice Buchman Elected CSO President in Glouster

The CSO in Glouster elected Mrs. Beatrice Buchman as president at Legion Hall, succeeding Agnes Clark who resigned after three years. Wanda McAllister became vice president, with Cassie Vaughan and Maude Howard on the program committee. The treasury stood at 68.45, and the group planned a future meeting and program. A public games party followed the meeting.

Glouster The C. S Beatrice Buchman Legion Hall Agnes Clark Wanda McAllister Cassie Vaughan McAllister Buchman Laurence Frederick Thomas Hemsley Mike Thompson Lulu Bingman Edna Bingman Maude Howard Pfc Gail Bingman

Bill Capos Ill With Shingles at Union Lunch

Bill Capos, popular proprietor of Union Lunch, has been ill for ten days with shingles and is not able to be in his place of business.

Bill Capos Ini Glouster Union iLunch

Sugar Creek Soldier Wounded in Germany During War Action

Mr and Mrs Kir by Males of Athens Route 2 Sugar Creek have learned from the War Department that their son Billy F Males was wounded in Germany on April 8 and is now hospitalized in England He sailed overseas March 26 1944 and serves with the Ninth Army

Chauncey Kirby Athens Sugar Creek War Department Billy F. Males Germany England Ninth Army

Harry Vaughan Cited For Landing Troops

The notice cites Harry Dale Vaughan for service aboard the U S President Jackson during amphibious landings in World War II. It notes his role in Iwo Jima and Lingayen Gulf campaigns with commendation for gallant conduct and readiness under fire. The document quotes the official citation and is signed by Commander C B Hamblett.

Glouster Isaac Vaughan Trimbie Harry U. S Jackson Solomon Islands Harry Dale Vaughan U. 3 Naval Reserve Iwo Jima Lingayen Gulf C. B. Hamblett D.mushr

Rev Tigner Plans V E Day Observance

Rev Tigner announces a V E Day program at the Church of Christ to mark Europe victory. If word comes at night or morning the meeting will be at 2 00 pm. if in the afternoon it will be at 7 30 pm. Music talks scripture reading and prayer will be included.

Glouster Rev C. B. Tigner Church of Christ Europe

Birth Announcement for Patricia Ann Mundew

GLOUSTER Set and Mrs Jack Mundew announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann born Tuesday at Fort Devens Mass Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D Stoner New Cumberland Pa and the late Ezra E Mundew and Mrs Mundaw Glouster

Glouster Jack Mundew Patricia Ann Fort Devons Mass D. Stoner New Cumberland Ezra E. Mundew Mundaw

Henry Barnhart Rites Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for Henry Barnhart age 92 lifelong Chauncey resident who died Friday at his grandson Ora Barnhart’s home in Chauncey were held this afternoon at the Morristown Holiness Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery by Stout Funeral Service. Mrs Barnhart preceded him in death several years ago. Three sons survive William of Chauncey Charles of Athens R. D. B. and Frank of Salem.

Chauncey Henry Barnhart Ora Barnhart Morristown Greenlawn Stout

Pearl Chalfan Freed From Hospital Overseas

Mrs. Pearl Chal fan of Grosvenor Street Chauncey and Floodwood received a letter from her husband Pearl in France stating he has been released from the hospital after recovering from trench foot. He mentions meeting former Chauncey buddy Dink Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Davis of West Jacobs Avenue Chauncey.

Chauncey Pearl Chalfan Grosvenor St. Nelsonville Chauncey and Floodwood Pearl France Trench Foot Dink Davis Joe Davis W. Jacobs Ave Chalfan Lyndia Chalfan

Lyons Return Home From Sheltering Arms

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Woodrow Lyons return to their W Jacobs Avenue home after two weeks of hospitalization at Sheltering Arms following an Millfield auto accident. Woodrow Lyons sustained leg injuries and facial lacerations while Mrs Lyons suffered head nose and eye injuries and underwent removal of an eyeball.

Chauncey Mam Woodrow Lyons W. Jacobs Ave Millfield Mrs. Lyons

Earich Girls Baptized At Nelsonville

Mary Lou Earich and Donne Earich were baptized Sunday afternoon at the Nelsonville Church of Christ. Glaze Thompson officiated with Millfield pastor. Mrs. Mabel Smith of Millfield visits Columbus relatives and plans an indefinite Seattle visit with her brother Daniel Learned after a stay in Seattle months ago.

Chatincey Mary Lou Earich Dudley Earich Donne Earich Adolph Earich Millfield Chauncery Mabel Smith Columbus Seattle Wash Daniel Learned

Ladies Aid Society Meet for Quilting at Chauncey Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Thursday at the church for a quilting session. Members are invited to bring materials and share in the community activity hosted by the church.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of The Chauncey Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Bill Leach Bert Billings Joy Milner Peter Edson Washington Cornei Sara Trace Sgt. Bingman iHard Legion Ernest Byers Frank McCann Post American Legion W.C.T.U E.luck S. Bingman Sgt Eugene Bingman Ber Kenneth Winth Army By Galbraith Ipeh Bob Mantla Hospital Harry Vaughan Rev. Tigner Observanve Lyons IX West
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