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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1943
Page
4
The piece lists The Messenger subscription rates by method and duration, noting regional variations for Ohio and overseas service. It also references republication rights and notices, with scattered administrative details and postal classifications.
The Cairo agreement and Soviet-assisted plans signal major map changes and potential new fronts against Germany. Allies push to crush Japan, reduce its empire, and aid China, while unity among the Big Four suggests a shortened, costly war.
The drought underscores need for storage projects to secure year round water in the district. Impounded water, small dams, and strategic placements could sustain springs and wells, attract industry, boost recreation, and support towns during dry spells.
A Miami dry cleaner lauds local children with the line Miami children are swell though the note praises peace time customer backlog from Save Soap and greases and highlights the Bible as wise preparation for study. Ohio children are swell too and the piece ends with a biblical reference from H. C. Trugebull.
The Cairo pronouncement's drastic terms draw praise and doubt. Some question whether unconditional surrender was wiser, while others see it as essential to rally China and Korea, and to signal the United Nations will press Japan to complete victory. Analysts predict a long war requiring full mobilization and intensified Pacific operations.
A wartime reflection notes the surge of slaughter abroad and argues for victory and the use of modern weapons. It emphasizes the Pacific command, the eastern Atlantic, and a four power leadership team Roosevelt Churchill Stalin and Chiang as essential to securing peace.
A reader recalls listening to late night broadcasts and feels unsettled by the orchestras and singers heard on the air. The reflection contrasts comfort of home with discomfort from unfamiliar or provocative performances.
Mason notes show officers elected for the Sunday School class with Amick as president and Esta Bumgardner as vice president. The class plans a Christmas event at the Methodist arch on December 13 and committees were formed to organize the affair.
Tuppers Plains residents report family movements and social visits. Kenneth Matlack has arrived in England while families vist and host guests from Seymour Indiana Cincinnati Ohio and Clarksburg share. Private Curtis E Bailey furloughs with relatives in Tuppers Plains and Pomeroy while others travel to New Philadelphia Rosemont Milan and Bear Wallow for gatherings.
Clifton residents share visits with friends and relatives including Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Bumgardner of Letart with Mrs. Earl Henry, Fannie Francis in Mason City with Mrs. John Compson, and others. The latest Clifton School honor roll lists Mary Jane Nicholson, Irma Roush, Margie Lewis, Peggy Fox, and Frances Stewart for high marks in the second six weeks.
The Officers Club for Women on Charles Street, London, serves about 1000 women daily including Army Nurses WACs ATA girls and women ferry pilots among others helping war workers and volunteers during the period.
Revival services closed Wednesday. Rev Casto returned home to Covington Virginia Thursday. Kanauga W S C S met at the parsonage with 11 members and 3 guests. Officers elected include President Sidney Stewart and Vice President Alma Andrews. A pound party for Rev and Mrs Chandler was held. Several local families are noted through Thanksgiving visits and nearby weddings.
Nancy joins Drew Warner in Boston against her parents wishes but urges a proper homeward return. Doctor Hall worries over the elopement plan while Emily hopes the couple will find happiness and asks Nancy to follow her heart.
Albany Grange members elected J. W. Whaley as Master and O. D. Hooper as Overseer for the coming year. Other officers include Helena Whaley Lecturer Edward Rickey Steward Willard Simonton Assistant Steward Mrs J L Ingram Chaplain Winifred Hooper Ceres Mattie Coats Pomona Ruth Carbaugh and more. Young people will present the next meeting program as neighbors attend holiday events and visits.
Reedsville notes list Pvt Robert Fers stationed in North on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J Jeffers Reedsville Route One Millard Prince recently entered the Army now in Hayes Stephen P Queen residing with his daughter Mrs Barnett is Ninety five years old with strong mental faculties still writing his family history Charles Crislip garage operator is moving into the C A Barnett home Mrs Essie Congreve underwent a surgical operation at Joseph Hospital and is convalescing Rev E L Miller M E Church concluded meetings at Tuppers Plains Mrs Glenn Waggoner and daughter Patty Ann returned home to Park after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs L Buckley Beatrice and Boring sisters employed in Columbus visited last week due to the illness of their grandmother J S Boring Mrs Laura Ruth visited Bashan with Mr and Mrs D Riebel John Torrence and family from Belleville visited his sister Mrs Larkin and family Jennie Powell in Liverpool to visit her sister Caleb Machin J D Dillon visiting New Waterford with his children Roy Vineyard returned to Akron after a brief stay Kathryn Louise and Ba Ann Hayman visited Long Bottom with their son and parents Mr and Mrs Byron Man
A reader submitted verse from CPL. CLIFFORD CUNNINGHAM of Middleport Ohio reflects wartime longing. The poet voices homesickness for a wife and hometown, hopes for reunion after war, and describes desert vistas and a wish for peace. The piece closes with praise for the United States and wool-growing imagery.
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