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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1945

Page

4

Capitol Stuff by John O'Donnell

Washington column argues F D R invited press blackout on Black Sea talks but later allowed limited reporters to cover the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting. Notes friction between open diplomacy and secrecy, compares to Wilson points and the allure of dramatic secrecy.

Washington, D. C Black Sea Roosevelt Churchill Stalin D. BR Congress New York Dewey Washington The Republic White House Stephen T. Early Steve Capital Mul F. DR Woodrow Wilson Pennsylvania Ave Hyde Park Franklin

Albany Social Notes Highlights From Community Club Program

Albany social notes recount Mrs. Ed Brooks and Mrs. Cora Brooks hosting Carrie Hall Club meeting with readings by Mrs. Blanche Cline and Don Sanders, musical offerings by Clarys Stack Ray Knowlton and Thora Belle Enlow, and a potluck. Also noted are visits from relatives, upcoming March meeting, and a World Day of Prayer event at Albany Methodist Church with open hours, music, luncheon, and program.

Albany Ed Brooks Cora Brooks Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Frank Radcliffe Ome Olive Baughman Eleanor Carolyn Ewing Wellston Teir Adda C. Stanley Frank Ross New York City Josephine Ross Ross New York Charles A. Stack Randolph Field Texas James Stack Albany Methodist Church Church Universal

Liszt and Chopin In Paris Salon Clash of Genius

In Paris Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt share a moment of music and rivalry as Pleyel and Elsner tease a concert plan. Chopin contends with Liszt’s fame while both prepare to perform a polonaise with Liszt on melody and Chopin on bass amid questions about a two week concert deadline.

Franz Liszt Beethoven Paris France Louis Philippe Europe Frederic Chopin Liszt Louis Pleyel Ebner Jozef Eisner

Frederic Chopin Meets Liszt in an Unseen Duel of Virtuosity

In a crowded room, Frederic Chopin sits at Liszt's back and plays the polonaise unfinished yet powerfully. Liszt and Chapin share a rhythm with Liszt guiding the moment, while Pleyel and Dupont exchange glances and Elsner remains silent. The scene ends with Liszt praising Chopin's spirit and patriot fire as they continue to play together.

Louis Pleyel Pleyel Liszt Dupont Henri Dupont Louis Frederic Jozef Elsner Jozef Eisner Lizst Chapin Monsieur Liszt Frederic Chopin Henri Dupnt Franz Liszt Poland Chopin Monsieur Franz’ Liszt

Big Three Crimea talks spark cautious hope for Europe

The Crimea conference among Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin is hailed as a landmark pact to end the European war and build lasting peace. Observers note France’s tentative role, the fate of Germany under Allied occupation, and a path toward a German surrender while avoiding collective punishment, with Poland’s issue set for a future settlement.

Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Europe France Germany Rhineland America Russia Britain de ‘Gaulle Hitler Nazi Germany Wark

Secrecy and Confusion Across Government and Press

Secrecy has dominated headlines from White House misdirection to officials denying travel records. The public remains puzzled as newspapers note oversights and obfuscation in high places, arguing American readers deserve clearer information amid conflicting statements.

White House Harry Hopkins Hopkins

Recognizing Veterans Honorably Discharged Soldier Reenlists

A thrice decorated veteran, back in his hometown after civilian life, dons his uniform again when asked if he was recalled. He replies no, saying he wears the uniform because people question why a man his age is not in the Army. He had received an honorable discharge pin upon leaving service.

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Technical Air Intelligence Emerges At Orlando Center

Peter Edson describes Orlando's U S Army Air Forces Technical Training Center where a new Technical Air Intelligence program studies enemy aircraft. Analysts tear down and reassemble captured planes to learn interplane angles, blind spots, and materials. Metallurgical and patent clues aid targeting and mission safety.

U. S. Army Air Forces Tactical Training Center Orlando Fla Europe Britain France Paris Luftswaffe Pearl Harbor U. S RAF United States Jerry Caesar Muarshat Japan Stether U.S

Discharge Pin Sparks Questions Over Significance

The article notes uncertainty among observers about the meaning of a plastic discharge pin. It describes the insignia as a gold plated eagle within a circle with wings extending beyond the circle, and suggests readers should take notice of its symbolism.

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Garden Club Meeting Shares State Park Sketches

At the February 1 Garden Club meeting in Reedsville members discussed state park sketches in Ohio during roll call. An informative program followed with Mrs. Lillian Pickens substituting for Mrs. Nettie Cowdery reading on coal ashes as a soil improver and a piece on First Out of Bed highlighting early spring flowers. A visitor, Mrs. Bess Larkins, attended and greetings were sent to former member Mrs. M. E. Montgomery in Bradenton, Florida.

Reedsville Garden Club Ohio Lillian Pickens Nettie Cowdery Bess Larkins M. E. Montgomery Bradenton Fla Kate L. Kibble William Williams Camp Wolters Tex R. E. Williams Ruth Ann Fo Ord Calif Eugene Bailey Corpus Chrish Fox William Bailey

Shade P.T.A. To Meet Shade P.T.A. To Meet

The Shade P T A will meet Thursday evening February 15. The Founders Day program will be given. Numerous local residents and relatives visit and stay with family members across Shade. The report lists guests including the Cunninghams, Sinclairs, Martins, Bobos, Burlinghams, and Guthries in various households.

Orbiston Personal Notices and Local Visits

Orbiston and nearby towns feature visits among the Dalfrus ang family Lancaster and Ralph Campbell, Virginia Banfield and Mil ard Wade at Glouster, Mrs Basil Carsner at dinner. Locals in Orbiston, Buchtel, Columbus, and Nelsonville host relatives and attend events amid illnesses and a fatal house fire incident in MassievillE where 3 year old George B. Smith perished.

Orbiston Dalfrus Ang James Wade Lancaster Ralph Campbell Virginia Banfield Milared Wade Glouster John Robson Buechtel Basil Carsner Joe Levhourne Columbus Helen Peacock Betty Lou Wanda Mae New Leaington William Halliday Mike Bartoe the Plains Albert Yates Clara Glaney Homer Ferrell Barbara Garner Buchtel Robert Evans Helen Bookman Charlies Arbell Nelsonville Adrienne Sorrell Harry Powell Circle Hill Fred Conger Grace Ayers Jenny Lea Joann

Corning Social Notes Honor and Community Gatherings

Corning notes recount a birthday party for Dee Hawkins, plans for a Valentine party by the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion, a gift presentation to Grace Kacks, and multiple church and club gatherings. Veterans abroad share reunions, while local families host euchre nights and visits across Corning and nearby towns in recent days.

Sunflower Chanter O.es Marie Davey New Lexinston Lora Longley Beles Spence Flora Briges Elsie Exenkemner Ralph Hardy Dolly Euchre Club Genevieve Wright Glouster Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Lulu! Brown Bert Hickok Corning Pfc William R. Kocks Bob Parsons France Alan Fry Chanute Field Joseph Fry Alicia Kocks Columbus John Kocks Lewis Distelsweig John Exen Keraper Jacksonville Catherine Reidel Helen Kocks

Pomeroy Honor Rolls Are Large

Pomeroy Junior and Senior High Schools announce honor rolls for the third six week period. Students earning Bs or higher qualify. Senior High names include Rosenbaum Conde Thomas White Barnitz Bentz Clifford Fischer Harbrecht Leibrand Nease Scholl Watson Young. Juniors list Atkins Fisher Holter Mullen Pickering Seyfried Duckler Evans Foster Howell Moore Parfitt Robson Smith Young. Sophomores feature Abbott Rosenbaum Thomas Barnitz Feiger Grueser Hartenbach Heilman Karr Lee Neutzling Reed. ninth grade at Junior High lists Bryant Custer Evans Hayes Houdashelt Foster Slack Smith Terrill Will. eighth grade with Betzing Pallas Phillips Rice Shields Tubbs Zahi. seventh grade names Dill Eich singer Fischer Grueser Myers Neutzling Phillips Swatzel.

Jack Rosenbaum Eugene Conde John Thomas Charles White Elnora Barnitz Agnes Bentz Jane Clifford Alice Fischer Ruth Harbrecht Carline King Carol Leibrand Ruth Nease Barbara Scholl Patricia Watson Elaine Young Edgar Atkins George Fisher Roy Holter Howard Mullen Robert Pickering Junior Seyfried Dorothy Duckler Jeannine Evans Mary .K. Foster Opa Howell Betty Moore Rosalie Parfitt Betty Custer Carol Evans Tila Mae Hayes Helen Jane Houdashelt Joe Foster Charles Slack Ann Smith Betty Terrill Pauline Will Don Betzing George Pallas Barbara Phillips Bennett Rice Patsy Shields William Tubbs Omagene Zahi Polly Dill Bonnie Ehichsinger Joxece Fischer Bernard Grueser Rhea Ann Myers William Neutzling Joyce Phillips Marlyn Swatzel

Annual anniversary dinner held by Marquis family

Mr and Mrs Charles Marquis and family hosted their annual anniversary dinner at the Cottage Tea House with guests including Mr and Mrs A G Marquis Marietta and others from Point Pleasant WV and local residents. Also noted are relief office staff appointments and a Shanghai mill strike incident.

Charles Marquis A. G. Marquis Marietta Cottage Tea House A. H. Park Point Pleasant PW. Va Harold How Jell Dwight Robinson D. J. Gandee

Hockingport Social Notes Prompt Attend Valentine Exchange

Hockingport W5C5 group will meet Wednesday February 14 with Mrs Nina Reckhold All attendees should bring a Valentine for the social hour Orvil Medley has recovered from illness Mrs Alvin Blake and son return after a Cleveland visit Robert Halsey leaves to enter service Mrs June Halsey and son Barry stay with her parents Carl and Mary Medley former Middleport residents Miss Myrl King and Miss Glenna Flanders have returned to work after illness Miss Ora Randolph Bobby Shields and Miss Eula Cain are ill

Hockingport W.5 Myrl King Glenna Flanders Ora Randolph Bobby Shields Eula Cain

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