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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1944

Page

22

Amendment aims at majority ratification of treaties in Congress

Washington reports proponents of a constitutional change to allow a majority vote in both houses to ratify treaties instead of the existing two-thirds Senate rule. They argue a parliamentary system with public removal power would better reflect opinion and prevent executive overreach amid rapid world events.

Washington Congress Senate Canada House of Commons House House of Representatives Dumbarton Oaks United States Great Britain League of Nations Congress of the

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Destiny’s twists collide with a doomed feud and a gunshot

In a tense tale, Leo recalls outbluffing Boggio and a deadly encounter that turns his life toward uncertain futures. A rooftop of choices, perilous letters, and a hospital heartbeat drive toward a perilous ending as Mickey lies wounded.

Little Steel formula is shattered by wage hikes

The War Labor Board chief says the Little Steel formula did not bend but is shattered after wage increases exceed 15 percent and outpace cost of living. U.S. Steel reports higher wage rises, while the question of equity and the formula’s future remains to be solved by President Roosevelt during wartime.

William H. Davis The War Labor Board Davis Irving 8S. Olds U. S. Steel Little Steel U. S WLB C. I. CO Roosevelt

Elroy McDonald Remembered For Quiet Generosity In Athens

Elroy McDonald died last Sunday in Athens after a private Sunday School gathering at his Stewart Street home. An Athens Lumber Company worker and longtime church member, he was known for kindness, charity, and unassuming service to neighbors. His life, recalled by friends, suggests a man’s worth lies in how others honor his deeds after death.

Mickey Washington Square Leo Don Elroy McDonald Athens Stewart Street Athens Lumber Company

Late Shoppers Lose This Year’s Christmas Gifts

The piece warns that last minute shopping fails this year as post office lines grow and shipping of overseas mail must move early. Retailers cannot restock quickly, and delayed packages will miss gifts. The author cites Helen Keller in a moral aside about faith and purpose.

Wisdom and Courage Unite in Faith and Hope

A concise reflection notes that wisdom without courage is futile and faith without hope is worthless, arguing hope endures misfortune and conquers evil as a guiding virtue attributed to Martin Luther.

Martin Luther

Biddle Faces Quiet Storm Over Littell Clash

Attorney General Francis Biddle quietly disciplines Norman Littell after Littell pushed into anti trust and war activity areas. The Lands Division chief resigns amid Biddle's three year Justice Department record and public friction with aides.

Francis Biddle Norman Littell Littell Biddle Department of Justice Atty. Gen Wickard Commerce Jones Jones Thurman Arnold William Power Maloney

Allied Ninth Army Drives Toward Roer in New Rhine Offensive

War today reports the American Ninth Army pushing along the flooded Roer valley in the Rhineland as part of a planned broader Allied move toward the Cologne Plain. Observers link a Belgium conference between Eisenhower and Montgomery to a potential decisive engagement aimed at forcing Rundstedt’s forces back to the Rhine.

Ninth Army Roer Rhineland Belgium Eisenhower Field Marshal Montgomery 21St Army Group Cologne-Dusseldorf Rhine von Rundstedt Hitler Cologne Plain Cologne Nazidom Saar Ruhr Germany Reich

Athens Honored Figures and University News Ten Years Ago

Ten years ago in Athens events included the Carioca dance, lectures by Dr. Emil Legyel and Dr. E A Hansen at memorial services, and a musical program featuring Mrs. P L Peterson Mrs R P Tompkins and Paul Saylor. The Eagles Toy Shop repaired Christmas toys for needy children. Dr E L Hooper was elected president of the Athens County Medical Association. George W Rose R C Fowler L E Munden A R Porterfield served as solicitors for the Athens County Community Chest. George Gardner was named captain of Ohio University’s 1925 football team.

E. A. Hansen Athens Lodge B.P.O.F P. L. Peterson R. P. Tompkins Paul Saylor Eugene Shafer Eagles Toy Shop Athens E. L. Hooper Athens State Hospital Athens County Medical Association Hooper C. Hill H. T. Lee T. A. Copeland Pritchard C. 8. MacDougal Jacksonville Athens County Community Chest George W. Rose R. C. Fowler L. E. Munden A. R. Porterfield George Gardner Ohio University

Girl Recovers From Scarlet Fever At Chauncey

Violet Marie McCune eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman McCune of Sand Ridge recovering from scarlet fever. She attends Chauncey-Dover Schools and would be glad to hear from her school mates.

Chauncey Violet Marie Herman McCune Sand Ridge Chauncey-Dover

Snyder family moves to The Plains at Cochran property

Chauncey Marion Snyder and family relocate from Amesville to the Asa Cochran property in The Plains recently vacated by Rev. J. N. Lakin and family. Snyder works as a mine foreman at the Hocking mine.

Chauncey — Marion Snyder Amesville Asa Cochran Plains J. N. Lakin Snyder Hocking

Chauncey District Church Revival Announced

Rev Ray Pidcock of Pilgrim Holiness Church Chauncey near Carbondale announces revival meetings starting Sunday Dec 3. Evangelist Rev James Maffin of Marion Ohio preaches nightly at 7. Howard Pennell leads Sunday School 9 30 at Church of God Chauncey.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Holiness Church Carbondale James Maffin Marion Ohio Howard Pennell Church of God Clarence Way

Mother of Chauncey Man Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Mary Spearry of Wellston, mother of Chauncey resident Charles E Spearry, died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital Portsmouth Ohio. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. No 3 United Brethren Church Wellston with burial there. Survived by 12 children and several grandchildren. Family attended from Chauncey and Wellston.

Chauncey Mary Spearry Wellston Charles E. Spearry Mercy Hospital Portsmouth Ohio No. 3 United Brethren Church John Spearry Harry Phillip Clinton Roy Clyde Frank John Vernon Charles Jessie Flemming New Boston Emma Hughes Jackson Mae Harrison Blackfork Charles Spearry

Thanksgiving Guests Fill Homes Across Cities

Hartford residents and nearby towns share holiday meals with relatives and friends. Notables include Mrs. Jennie Stone hosting Wein Knight and Stone families. Rev H Elden Waltz with the Smiths. McClung and Heslop households in Point Pleasant and Hartford. visits to Huntington Pomeroy and New London reflect extended family gatherings amid a Baptist church rummage and bake sale success.

Chauncey Residents Visit Colu mbus and Nearby Towns

Chauncey and The Plains residents travel for family visits including Mrs. Ray Pidcock visiting her sister Mrs. Dorothy Deeter in Columbus. Mrs. Gwen Fowler returns home after a visit with Mrs. Missouri Lowery. Other local moves include Miss Irene Jackson visiting Chauncey then staying with Mrs. Carrie Channell at The Plains.

Ray Pidcock Chauncey Harley Allen Oak Grove Columbus Pidcock Dorothy Deeter Gwen Fowler Missouri Lowery the Plains Irene Jackson Carrie Channell Leslie Coon Nellie Thomas Tommy T. J. Thomas Deanville William Stalder Dea Kleinbriel Clarence Stalder Daddy Stalder Nancy Sanders Millfield Don Sanders Albany

Chauncey County Home Delegates At Ohio Welfare Conference

Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton superintendents of Chauncey County Home attended the Ohio Welfare Conference in Columbus at the Deshler Wallick. In their absence the home was supervised by Mrs Sam Starkey Miss Pauline Daugherty Mabel Hughes and Homer Johnson.

Chauncey Willard Simonton Columbus Ohio Welfare Conference Deshler-Wallick Sam Starkey Pauline Daugherty Mabel Hughes Homer Johnson

Lakin Family Moves Into Plains Nazarene Parsonage

Rev J N Lakin pastor of The Plains Church of Nazarene and his family have moved into the new summer finished parsonage a five room home with study basement and furnace heating. A church open house will be announced. Sunday services begin at 9 30 with Sunday School led by Mrs Carrie Channell and morning and evening preaching by the pastor with a young people's meeting at the usual hour.

Chauncey J. N. Lakin The Plains Church of Nazarene Ada Ralph Lakin Plains Nazarene Church Carrie Channell

Clifton Brief Social Notes

Miss Beryl and Rosanna Boothe of Corning spent the week end with Mr and Mrs William Stewart and family. Mrs Mable Stevens and children of Chillicothe visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Henry recently. Mrs Ralph Stewart and children of Parkersburg spent last week with her mother Mrs Kate Harrison. Mr and Mrs Ralph Cartwright and son of Mason spent Thursday evening with his parents. Mrs Jessie Mason Letart and Mrs Guy Roush Mason spent a Sunday with Mrs Charles Edwards. Homer Roush Hartford spent the week end with his daughter Mrs Ted Riley. Edwin Oliver returned to Pinecrest Sanatorium Saturday after three weeks at home. Mrs Robert Van Meter gave a birthday party Friday afternoon Nov 24 for her daughter Darlene who was eight years old. Twenty two of her playmates were present. William Holmes U S Navy is spending a furlough with his wife formerly Miss Emogene Rickard. Mrs Delbert Becker of Middleport spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Norma Jean Compson spent the week end with friends in Middleport.

Guy Roush Mason Charles Edwards Homer Roush Hartford Ted Riley Edwin Oliver Pinecrest Sanatorium Robert van Meter Darlene William Holmes U. S. Navy Emogene Rickard Delbert Becker Middleport Ernest Henry Norma Jean Compson

Hemlock Families Report Thanksgiving Visits and Military Service

Hemlock residents Paul Tharp and Lillian Tharp share service details with families as Paul returns from two years in the Pacific and 19 battles while Lillian, stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia, serves 21 months. Thanksgiving guests and visits show local ties, with relatives from Columbus Newark Zanesville Cleveland and Congo joining in. The report also notes a local wedding and multiple family gatherings over the holiday.

Wasted Food Slipping Through Households, Survey Finds

A garbage survey conducted in 247 cities shows households waste twenty percent of the food they buy in the United States.

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