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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices by carrier and region including Ohio and outside Ohio. Rates cover 1 year 13 dollars, 6 months 6.50, 1 week 25 cents, with Ohio and international adjustments and a Mens Edition option.
The piece argues President Roosevelt will increasingly rely on a close group of advisers led by Harry Hopkins to handle day to day decisions. It compares Hopkins to Colonel House and notes Admiral Leahy as chief of staff shaping military policy while Edward Stettinius becomes Secretary of State.
In Bethlehem amid heat and tension Michal recalls Herod's orders and reveals a bitter marriage to Joel. Their quarrel exposes loyalties to Jonathan and Malachi, and Michal hints at a troubled future for their newborn son as Joel seeks to win her heart.
Maxville school principal David Howdyshell announces honor pupils for the second six week period. The list includes Evelyn Good and Bernice Whitmer in fifth grade, Dorothy Angle Jane Bell Dorothy Bourne and Jean Nixon in sixth, Vernon Bourne Doris Good and Mary Miller in seventh, and Ramona Mohler in eighth.
A wartime address emphasizes total effort to defeat Germany first and keep pressing till Berlin and Tokyo fall. It urges no letup, calls for buying War Bonds, and compares victory to pushing a heavily loaded wagon up a foggy hill, quoting General Eisenhower.
The article argues that Allied advances stalled by harsh weather, supply and cohesion strains show Germany will not collapse. It questions Russian contributions, bombing accuracy, and sacrificial raids, noting the war seems prolonged and the only end appears at home.
A British pilot and composer forwarded a new musical score to the New York Philharmonic's conductor. The conductor replied with a cryptic remark implying a reward after a violent act.
Peter Edson reports pressure for change within the Roosevelt administration as speculation swirls about who might leave or take top posts. Names linked include Jesse Jones Wallace Bowles Hoffman and others, with debate over their suitability and alternative assignments.
The text discusses applying a strict personal conduct standard to performers, noting both a named York and a conductor agreeing with the obligation. It suggests non combatant singers should also meet the same requirement before performing publicly, implying accountability for public appearances.
A special notice explains space limits force selection of Public Forum letters. The writer appeals to buy war bonds to aid soldiers, cites a cousin wounded in the South Pacific, and urges backing the Sixth War Loan drive.
This column argues Britain's Greece policy aims to thwart a Communist dictatorship and maintain influence in the Balkans. It outlines the wider European struggle, with Russia expanding, Britain defending prestige, and Greece as a strategic crossroad near the Dardanelles.
New Plymouth residents participate in local and nearby events. Stanley Miller attends Columbus fruit growers convention with spouse while Supt. Bryson visits schools and presents a Department of Education sound picture film. High school pupils attend an Athens basketball game and Miss Annie Hawk returns home from White Cross Hospital.
Dr Emil Lengyel told an Ohio University convocation that Germany should not follow Hitler as his sayings are empty and obscure, with flashes of oratory that fail to carry substance. The Glouster post office faced pre holiday rush amid staff cuts. Hobson Study Circle hosted a round table with three guests Mrs Frank Cone Mrs Ed Cole and Mrs J D Haskins. Rex Gorham of Sun ayside Drive announced the birth of a son.
The Athens High football team held its annual banquet at the Presbyterian Church with coach Burnelle McKinley and players including David Hughes Frank Bonifield Theo dore Smith and Emlin Wanless receiving letters. Memorial services at the Elks Lodge featured vocal selections by Mrs Frank X Rauch Sr and Mr Fred Lee Tom. A Tokyo report said Japan would consider sympathetically a US disarmament conference proposal while denying official opposition to limit warcraft. Mrs Fred Fenzel and Mrs Harley Moler visited Columbus for the day.
Rockspring of News Briefs reports Fred Bailey returns home from his parents’ residence in News Briefs. Several locals visit family, including Mrs Mark Grueser and Miss Florence Goett in Pomeroy and Mrs Flora Radford in Piketon. Sergeant promotions and awards for William Folmer and Warren Hilt are noted alongside Red Cross training completion by 22 members at local school.
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