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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
2
Gordon K. Bush is identified as Publisher and General Manager, with Charlies Harris listed as Managing Editor. The snippet presents the two names with their respective journalistic leadership titles.
In a Bethlehem setting Joel tends his flock as Michal balances loyalty to Joel and a past with Drusus. Drusus returns amid tax decrees and growing tension, courting Michal while Joel hopes for a future with his wife and child. Dan's distress hints at rising danger as the story moves toward a confrontation.
The Albany School honors list for the second reporting period names students across grades 1 through 12. Notable entries include Betty Andrews and Jimmy Ator in Grade 1, Claudia Bolin and Shirley Burritt in Grade 3, Darrell Andrews in Grade 6, Marie Phillips in Grade 7, Alex Vinson in Grade 8, Cristina Beckley in Grade 9, Margaret Barnett in Grade 10, and Margaret Whiteman in Grade 11, with numerous others across grades 2 through 12.
Washington commentary warns Japanese use of death by own action bombers could cripple carriers, delaying operations. It notes anti-aircraft limits, proposes air artillery barrages and island hopping as counterstrategies while stressing the bomber’s menace remains a dangerous factor in war at sea.
The piece warns civilians face severe wartime strain with heavy casualties and shortages. It urges Americans to choose sacrifice over comfort, noting workers shift from peacetime to munitions, campaigns adapt, and expect continued shortages while proceeding to face Japan.
A severe winter blizzard stretches across Ohio and the Midwest halting buses trains and flights revealing our heavy dependence on diverse transport networks. War plant suspensions reduced manpower and travel disruptions caused accidents and job losses while communities worry whether future storms will mirror this impact.
The House Military Affairs Committee members travel to Europe to inspect alleged shell and cigarette shortages amid wartime labor strikes. Critics question motives, suspect overseas markets and seek accountability while noting Ike’s prior statements.
Eleanor Packard of United Press says she was expelled from Yugoslavia after noting in Belgrade that shop windows displayed many pictures of Marshals Tito and Stalin but none of Roosevelt and Churchill. She calls the remark a misstep that touched international relations.
Peter Edson questions why munitions shortages persist despite vast spending and production, noting praise for effort yet widespread gaps. He critiques logistics, manpower, and policy failures while urging personal responsibility rather than scapegoating.
Observers note married couples shopping together appear tense and quarrelsome. Women feel they appear as young as their daughters, though others see no such reflection. The social dynamic captures generational self perception and public mismatch.
A letter from J. M. Pullins of Pomeroy argues campaigns rely on money rather than morals, condemns tobacco smoke and political mudslinging, and urges cleaner transportation. He recalls the Hays-Tilden era and warns against exploitation and public indulgence, urging sympathy for innocent children.
W I Endicott of Chesterhill writes that the Herald Tribune editorial favors an independent inquiry and vows a full expose to reveal the truth behind the Pearl Harbor affair, criticizing Senator Barkley and urging taxpayers to learn the complete depravity story.
William A. Searls age 72 died at his daughter Hazel Syx’s Rendville Ohio home on Sunday. He was born in Athens County and survived by three daughters, a son, twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held today from Mrs. Syx’s home.
The Navy commissioned the new 2,200 ton destroyer USS Frank Knox yesterday at the Boston Navy yard as part of the fleet modernization. The ceremony marked the ship’s inclusion in active service amid ongoing defense buildup.
London reports Germany plans a long-range counter-offensive using new flying bombs and submarines. If substantiated, it could delay a full Allied invasion and extend Nazi resistance into the new year, despite weather and supply constraints.
The Q and A set covers topics from wartime manpower and doctor relocations to science facts. It lists figures like six to seven million foreign workers for Germany and 2955 doctors relocated between January 1942 and February 1944. Other entries give sound speed in glass at 18 000 feet per second, coral as petrified polyps, Earth’s orbital speed about 1 600 000 miles per day, and musk sources noting musk rats replacing musk deer.
F H Beckler contractor began preliminary work on a new road starting at Greenlawn Cemetery and extending toward Athens. Ohio University planned a French carols program led by the French Department. Sigma Pi Carnival dance featured many hosts and chaperons. Athens Toy Shop benefited as 1000 children paid to see the Majestic Theater show.
A C Russi of F C Stedman Co resigns after nearly twenty years in charge. Ohio University buys the McVay property for a new School for Special Education led by Miss Lavinia Warner. Salvation Army gains use of the Athens Opera House as a temporary meeting site. Local Boy Scouts passing troop tests include Ralph Clark Albert Watkins George Linscott Paul Cable Charles Bennett Paul Carmean Dwight Gaskill Charles Benton William Cooper Wilbur Jones Glenn Holland and Ralph Linscott.
The Chase Circle of Ruth held a meeting at Mrs. Virgene West’s home on Thursday December 7 with ten members and several guests. An auction raised 15.10 dollars. Attendees included Mary Chase Ruth Carbaugh Emma Robinson Virgene West Lola Goodin Alwilda Martin Mazie Haning Gedna Martin Julia Graham Pauline Martin Beulah Cordray Laura Bardin Edna Smith Bessie Goodin Sallie McKnight Sallie Martin Kermit Graham Sharon Martin and Barbara West. Various relatives and guests visited before and after the gathering including Cpl Carlos R. Lynch and Cpl Joe Chaney on furlough from overseas.
New York reports Admiral Chester W. Nimitz commander of the U S Pacific fleet will relocate his headquarters from Pearl Harbor to Guam in the near future. The change signals a strategic shift in command during ongoing operations in the Pacific theater.
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