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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1944

Page

4

They’ve Now Joined Up With the Enemy in the Age of Churchill

A lengthy excerpt discusses Prime Minister Churchill’s Commons speech pushing for a heads of state conference with Roosevelt and Stalin. It weighs whether Roosevelt will travel before his inauguration and considers whether Stalin will leave Moscow. The piece suggests the big three may delay until after February, with both Allied leaders contending for strategy on Poland and the Atlantic Charter, hinting at evolving wartime diplomacy.

Washinways Churchill House of Commons Poland Britain Russia Roosevelt Marshal Stalin Eden President Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Stalin United States Teheran Congress Moscow America London Dumbarton Oaks

Reaping the Harvest and the Era of Ease Critique

A columnist argues that the last twelve years bred a generation shaped by ease and security. Pampered youth and lax parenting foster parasitic attitudes, wage indifference, and disdain for responsibility, blaming New Deal politics and social reform for a broad societal decline.

Santa Claus

Let's Not Be Beastly to Germans and Jap Athletes

A columnist critiques Herman J. Fischer's AAU call for welcoming German and Japanese athletes to postwar Olympics. The piece questions excusing wartime atrocities and urges not to reward or normalize enemies, while acknowledging a need to engage but avoid social ostracism.

Herman J. Fischer Amateur Athletic Union Central Association Mr. Fischer Germany Lidice Bataan Maidanek Tokyo

Unfinished Pearl Harbor inquiry demands full truth

The piece argues the Pearl Harbor investigation should not end with a whitewash. It notes War and Navy secrecy, mentions Maj Gen Walter Short, Adm Husband Kimmel, and Secretary Stimson acknowledging errors. It warns evidence may change conclusions and recalls 1941 losses, urging eventual full disclosure. It closes with a prayer and a Mary Baker Eddy quote.

Pearl Harbor War and Navy Stimson Washington Roberts Navy

Edson Reviews Senate Probe of Roosevelt Nominees

Peter Edson outlines the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings on six Roosevelt State Department nominees for assistant secretaries. He says the hearings boosted the nominees Grew Clayton Dunn Holmes Rockefeller McLeish and clarified departmental aims but criticizes some senators for lacking depth. He cites probing questions by Guffey Murray and Pepper as illuminating, while noting concerns over the committee’s overall performance.

Senate Roosevelt Department of ‘State Department Ed Stettinius State Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee Guffey Pennsylvania Grew Hirohito Japan Murray James C. Dunn France Pepper General Holmes Robert Murphy North Africa

Glouster CSO Notes Treasury Balance and Honor Rolls

At the Glouster CSO meeting the treasurer reported a treasury balance of 12816 with unpaid bills. Contributions included Swart 3, Mrs White 1, Mrs Howard 1, Mrs Koons 1, Mrs Riley 50, and a corrected $2 donation by Mrs Waldeck. The Christmas boxes totaled 80 for veterans hospital. Colonel Honor Roll lists 16 names with gold stars. Cards of thanks from several service members noted. The Junior Progressive Study Club will make candy for veterans. A community Christmas program featured carols and solos, and Ethel Riley was named music director for the coming year.

Glouster CSO Treasury Harry Swart Ray White Maude Howard Grover Koons Ella Riley John Waldeck Ralph Gatchel John B. Coffman Helen Zalupski Robert Bob) Clark Jeonard Kleinman Robert McCreanor Alfred Andrews Bill Kleinman Faward Moore Jack Brown Forrest W. Carey David Wai Jing Bernard Colbert Mary and Dale Swiers Fletcher Hospital Wen Geli Dunlevy Ing Inn England Elizabeth Ann White Hoy Seckinger Lewis Clark Agnes Clark Ethel Riley Mar Celli Jonas Ake Coffer Mra Riley

Death notices and births from Connett area and Columbus

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Levering formerly of SE Jacksonville occurred at her Connett home on December 13. Survived by husband George Levering two daughters Pearl Russell and Lena Safreed both of Jacksonville three great grandchildren and two stepsons Donald Levering of Salina Mich and Alfred Levering of Canton. Wilbur Butcher returned home from University Hospital Columbus after meningitis treatment renders him improving able to sit up part of the time. Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on December 10 at St Annes Hospital Columbus. Mrs Murphy is the former Wilma Safreed of Jacksonville.

Elizabeth Levering Jacksonville Connett George Levering Pearl Russell Lena Sa Donald Fevering Salina, Mich Alfred Levering Canton Prom Hospital Glouster Wilbur Butcher University Hospital Columbus Charles Murphy Jin St.Anne’s Hospital Murphy Wilma | Safreed

Jacksonville Mothers' Club Meets

The Jacksonville Mothers Club met at the home of Mira Clayton Roberta on a Wednesday evening. Members and three guests attended as the group opened with singing and roll call, voted to donate two dollars for units for wounded veterans, and a Christmas program was shared. A later meeting was planned for January at the home of Mrs Nile Williams.

Glouster Jacksonville Mothers’ Club Mira Clayton Roberta Rollall Captalia Roberta Sophronia Housshelder Mra Freda” Exenkamper Loeed Duane Leigh Roberts Linda Laexenkemper Liz Santa Roberts Efe Jackson Lana’ Exenkampety Eva AcCaskey Freda’ Exe Kamper Anna Pauline Exenkamper Linda Use ‘Exenkamper Diane Roberts Hela Mee Nile’ Willams

Mrs Smith to Host Christmas Party at Millfield Church

Mrs Smith of Chauncey Millfield will host the Christmas party and gift exchange for the Ladies Aid of the Millfield Church of Christ. She will conduct the program and refreshments will be served.

Chauncey

Chauncey church plans class party and dinner

The Women’s Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Rice Thomas’s home. Dinner will be served soon followed by a Christmas program and business meeting led by Mrs. Carl Shafer. A gift exchange will take place and all members are urged to attend.

Walling Sneit Wey Beer Patence Harden Egrees Sudbury PS Graerfuingen Philip Wall Ing Cal Fitense Company Watsather Rebecca Chaunces First Church of Christ Chauncey Rice Thomas Carl Shafer

Jacksonville Lodge Holds Inspection and Christmas Party

GLOUSTER The Nineven sebekah Lodge in Jacksonville will meet Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall. The district representative Flossie Crawford of Nelsonville will inspect the lodge. After the session, the annual Christmas party with gift exchange and potluck lunch follows. all members invited.

Jacksonville Nineven Sebekah Lodge Odd. Fellows Hall Floss le Crawford Nelsonville

Chauncey Dedication Draws Crowd at 140

A Chauncey dedication program drew about 140 attendees amid weather concerns. The event featured children under Eva Benedum and Thelma Brooking, with Frances Higgins in charge of activities, and included carol and scripture readings, choir performances from local churches, and praise for the finance committee. Funds were raised to support the church, with thanks to community members and contributors from Athens and Wayne.

Chauncey Children's Department Eva Benedum Thelma Ean Brooking Frances Higgins George Ane Stes Clase Chan Marca Johnson Irs Nye Sey Fom San Pedro Citi Poe Annalee Chane Bradtell Guy Brookins Shearty Floyd Nye One Chase Christine Brown Helen ‘Coun Hey Charen Madina Ges Athens Las Wesleyan Methodist Church Marcy Lowell Cole Gilbert Knight Romer Methouse Church Comets Wayne Matthews Edin Heaton James Camel C.F. Watsen Guert Fostoc

Plan Annual Christmas Party at First Church

The Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ plans a Friday night Christmas party at 6:30. The event opens with a Christmas dinner and member contributions to the menu. The meeting includes a business portion with elections and a program. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Arthur Bennett serves as current president with Mrs Henry Lass as teacher.

First Church of Christ Donald W Arthur Bennett Cies Henry Lass

Greens Run Young People Hold Meeting at Parish House

A Greens Run young people's gathering occurred at the parish house on Thursday night. Sponsored by Helen Fierbaush Lena Leake and Mrs W H Fier with Christmas season decorations and carol singing. A miniature Christmas tree indicated participants roles for the program. Plans were set for the Christmas Eve church program on December 24. Refreshments followed the event.

Shauncey Greens Run Helen Fierbaush Lena Leake W. H. Fier Lund

Chauncey Runeras Dies at Wolfe Run Home

Mrs Lucy Levering Chauncey Runeras, six, a former resident, died at her Wolfe Run home near Connett. Funeral held Friday at Stout Funeral Home with Rev W M George. Burial in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Survived by husband George and two daughters Pearl Russell of Zanesville and Lena Safreed of Redtown, plus several grandchildren. CHAUINCEY wife of William Gray Chauncey brought to Esther Ferrel home Langton Ave from Columbus hospital after nearly three weeks of treatment. condition improved. accompanied by Woodrow Ferrer and Charles Carr.

Chauncey — Runeras Lucy Levering Ormer Wolfe Run Connett Stout W. M. George Purial Millfield Chauince Guses Wees William Grary Chauncey Esther Ferrel Langton Ave Aneis Hospital Columbus Mfnd Woodrow Ferrer Amd Charles Carr

Meeting of Esther Class at Chauncey Methodist Church

Olson will conduct the regular Esther Class meeting at Mound Street home of Mrs Feist Patterson tonight. a gift exchange follows and members are urged to attend. Sergeant Walter Sialey, stationed in Texas, visits his father and relatives here. A card from Loyd Blackford mentions the Germans. written in August, received Saturday, December 16.

Chauncey Olson Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Feist Patterson W. Mound St Sestone Apyee Rlough Chauncey Walter Sialey Cam? Took Texas Lough Eie ‘Ley

Visit Keeps Pace With Chauncey Family Weekend

Mrs. Floyd Rivers of Akron spent the weekend in Chauncey visiting her parents and in laws Mr and Mrs Thom Fennell and Mr and Mrs Frank Rivers. Louise Barrett, secretary, announces UM.W. Auxiliary No. 1 will meet Wednesday Dec 20 with all members bringing one small gift for exchange.

Chauncey Floyd Rivers Akron Arenta Thom Fennell Frank Rivers Mill St Louise Barrett Um.w. Auxiliary No. 1

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