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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1944

Page

24

There Is More Promise Than Hope In Postwar Jobs

A critical column argues Congress offers vague postwar employment measures that rely on federal investment, warns such plans would swell national debt and delay real job creation, and urges a balanced approach with private investment to avoid a dole-driven economy. It notes Roosevelt era policies and calls for rapid creation of a United Nations to secure future peace and economic stability.

Congress Fedal Treasury Roosevelt W.P.A Washingson Moonvelt Sumner Welles Clark Eicheberger League of Nations Association Commission Organization of Peace Dumbarton Oaks United Nations United Nations Organization United Nations Council International Civil Aviation Organization United States World Organization Ick

Call to end horse racing proposed by Byrnes in wartime

A Roosevelt era note questions Jimmy Byrnes suggestion to halt all horse racing after January 3. The piece argues for broader public reform, pointing to travel, gambling, and wartime spending, and asks why restrictions should target racing alone. It contends a comprehensive moral renewal could yield true public benefit.

Jimmy Byrnes Roosevelt America Byrnes

Army Eyes Pins for Present Employees With Perfect Attendance

The Army weighs honoring workers with uninterrupted attendance by awarding pins for presenteeism. Akron industry sparked the idea by giving pins to over 400 workers who hadn’t missed 18 days since Pearl Harbor. Management and workers value Army Navy E pins. a nationwide rollout could acknowledge faithful labor.

Army Akron Pearl Harbor

Private aircraft cost goals stir Washington aviation talks

Peter Edson reports that discussions between Civil Aeronautics Authority leaders and Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce representatives focus on government role in postwar private aircraft design and testing. The debate follows a Wright proposal for research funding and notes concerns about government manufacture intruding on industry prerogatives.

Sseemsy Civil Aeronautics Authority Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce T. P. Wright Civil Aeronotice CAA John E. P. Morgan Personal Aircraft Council Wright Basle John H. Geisse Samuel C. Williams

Mindoro Landings Forcing Japanese Retreat From Leyte

Japanese commander Masaharu Homma claims the enemy was driven to Mindoro by pressure on Leyte, stating the foe was squeezed from Leyte while General MacArthur pushed back with force. The report portrays a bold Allied advance and Japanese retreat under pressure from MacArthur’s campaign.

Mindoro Leyte Masaharu Homma MacArthur

End of Year Finds Allies On Victory Road

War Today by Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes European and Pacific fronts. He notes potential rapid shifts if the Red Army advances Vistula and Japan faces pressure as Britain bolsters forces in Asia with over two million Indian troops ready for deployment.

Victory Road Dewitt MacKenzie Vistula Poland Reich Hungary Slovakia Europe Orient Burma East Indies

Christmas Day House Party at Graham Home

CHAUNCEX twenty five guests attended a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Rev and Mrs Gus Graham. Attendees included Miss Jennie Graham, Miss Dorothy Graham, Jack Gormley, Dayton. Mr and Mrs Nathan Brewer and children, Columbus Blackford and children of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Otto Graham and children of Chauncey. Jacob Shaw, Salem. Isabelle, Ruth, Robert and Dana Graham. two grandchildren Mona Belle and Victor Lee. Rev and Bitsy Graham.

Chauncex Gus Graham Jenie Graham Dorothy Graham Jack Gormley Dayton Nathan Brewer Chil.m Colum Renee Black Ford Chauncey Otto Graham Jacob Shaw Salem Isabelle Ruth Robert Dana Graham Mona Belle Victor Lee Rev Bitsy Graham

Dover Area Church Announcements Preview Weekly Schedule

CHAUNCEY In the Church of Christ parish the following announcements for Sunday and early year are announced. Nominating committee reports for Bible School officers will be acted upon at Chauncey and Trimble churches. Evangelist meetings start January 11 at Chauncey with Rev Joe Mattet and Athens Christian Church, assisted by the local pastor. February 4 at Trimble with Rev Frank Roberts of Linjen Avenue Church of Christ, Columbus, assisted by the pastor. Sunday schedule lists speakers at Trimble, Taylor Ridge, Thouncey, Teens Run, Millfield, and Trimble at various times. A Christmas dinner and gift exchange were held for neighbors and relatives. CHAUNCEY Mr Pettit entertained children and grandchildren over weekend and Christmas Day. AT CHURCH OF GOD Chauncey Rev Clarence Way will preach Sunday morning and night with Sunday School at 9 30 and Young People meeting at 6 15.

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School He ‘Trimble Chauncey Church Joe Matt Glaze ‘Thompson Millfield Trimble Church OF God Church of Od Clarence Way Howard Pennell

Chauncey Creel Day Chronology Combines Family Dinner

John Shafer lifelong Chauncey resident wore attire kept for 44 years in a story of old times. Mrs. Shafer hosted guests at a Sunday chicken dinner and Christmas Day turkey dinner with kin from The Plains and Columbus. Visitors included Harold Brown Walter Wharton The Plains Floride Kinstead Betty of Columbus Ruth Cabeen Wharton The Plains The visit featured a gift exchange and decoration.

Chauncey Creel John Shafer

Carpenter News Notes brings many local visitors and events

A crowded Carpenter gathering features Mrs. F. D. Nelson and son Ed, Mrs. Nina Steele with Elaine of Dexter, and several families from Rutland Langsville and Lancaster. A potluck meal closes the gathering. Alice Perry visits Columbbur kin for Christmas. Mrs. Ora Nelson survives a basement fall. Bernice McCall and children stay with Rawlings family.

F. D. Nelson Edwin Nina Steele Daugh Elaine Dexter Vestanode Jane G. C. Swearingen Mamie Webb Carpenter Merrill Nelson Albany Helen Glaze Beverly Ann Rutland Delma Riggs Goldier Knotts Langsville Donnile Nelson Alice Perry Columbbur Harlan Perry Leslie Canode C. C. Canode Ora Nelson Bernice McCall Charlotte Ann Roger of Lancaster J. L. Rawlings

Chauncey Christmas at Home and Visiting Kin

Christmas at Chauncey featured a turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Delbert Hawk at Wound Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leroy Brieke andson Jack of Beaumont and Donna Bricker of Dayton plus local families. Lively evening entertainment followed at the Methodist Church with many local relatives visiting from Sardis East Liverpool and Wheeling.

Vhauncey m. ana_ airs Delbert Hawk W. Mound Milton Patton Chauncey Mr. Hawk Clinton Johnson Charles Ward Ladonna Bricker Leland Siders Dayton North Carolina Jack Bricker Linda Jean J. A Siders Gerald Ours Linda Eber ‘Ours Sardis Ohio Charlie Slaughter Ed Fields East Liverpool James Slaughter Robert Fields

Chauncey Personal News from Christmas Visit Notes

Chauncey social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fritts of Columbus returning Tuesday after Christmas with Mr. and Mrs Floyd Nye. Ruth Cruikshank of Columbus visited Chauncey at Luther Cruikshank’s home. Merle Feuerhelm of Lockbourne Air Base also joined the gathering. Seaman George Smith stationed at Solomon Islands spent Christmas with his family. The item references the British airship R-34’s Atlantic crossing ending July 6, 1919, in New York.

Chauncey Harry Fritts Columbus Floyd Nye

A Virginia Plant Life in 1713 Belmore Manor Tour

Swain and Randall visit Belmore, marveling at Virginia plantation life. They discuss distillery, brick yard, sawmill, and carpentry shops profit amid tobacco losses. The Belmore manor, built 1710, features dark red brick, white marble door frame, wide hall, and high ceilings. Servants light candles, kitchens blaze in a great fireplace, and a Negro girl assists Randall’s arrival before a formal dinner with Swain family and guests.

Swain Elmore Randall Belmore Avereek Carenter Dave Mat Belmore Swan News New England Stover

Athens Woman's Muse Club stages Marriage of Fisarro

The Athens Woman's Muse Club presented the opera Marriage of Fisarro under the direction of Mrs. Margaret A. Benedict. Other notes include Will Rogers and Clark Gable named top cinema stars of the year and B. M. Covert elected vice president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce with directors F. H. Beckler G. K. Bush F. F. Sells Harry Beckley and T. Wolfe as ex officio member.

Athens Woman's Muse Club Margaret A. Benedict Will Rogers Clark Gable B. M. Covert Athens Chamber of Commerce F. H. Beckler G. K. Bush F. F. Sells Harry Beckley

Delcher Call Has Amputated Foot After Mine Accident

Chauncey Delcher Call suffered a serious injury when his left foot was run over by a motor at Chauncey Mine 25 New York Coal Co on December 20. He was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus and underwent amputation Tuesday. His condition is favorable. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Sanford Call. His wife Helen is with him in the hospital. Visitors including Mr and Mrs Damon Gall and Mr and Mrs Joe Staley of Shauncey attended this week and Joe Staley donated blood for transfusion. The Plains services will be led by Rev J N Lakin Sunday morning and night at the Plains Nazarene church. Sunday School at 9:30 led by Cartie Channell. Young people's meeting at night led by Mary Stalder and Goldie Gibson.

Chauncey Delcher Call Chauncey Mine New York Coal Co White Cross Hospital Columbus Mire Santford Helen Damon Gall Joe Staley Shauncey the Plains J. N. Lakin The Plains Nazarene Church Cartie Channell Mary Stalder Goldie Gibson

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