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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1945

Page

4

Mr Flynn Travels With Roosevelt Moscow Trip

Edward Flynn, NYC political boss and former Democratic national chairman, traveled with President Roosevelt to Moscow and Moscow related events. He did not participate in conferences, raising questions about private business on wartime transport and whether his trip served official duties or private errands.

Edward Flynn New York City Roosevelt Stalin Churchill Mr. Flynn Bronx Moscow Flynn Harriman Crimea Sotiey Europe Black Sea Americ Roose Marshal Stalin Elt

Township trustees debate road funding amid winter travel woes

Trustees lament state highways neglect and insufficient township funds to repair feeder roads used by families and school buses. They urge understanding of funding allocations and propose changes to wealth distribution to improve roads and travel conditions.

Inter Teve

Partisan reflections on American system and Senate roles

The fragment discusses doubts about the American system despite its faults, mentions a senator from Connecticut and Hart, references Navy service and political views, and notes party affiliation as a key factor in political identity. The text lacks clear framing.

Hart

Senators and Ladies or Gentlewomen in the Record

Capitol Staff by John O'Donnell notes Adolph Sabath, Clare Boothe Luce, and others debating whether Congresswomen should be called ladies or gentlewomen. The piece mocks Washington society, headlines postwar diplomacy, and recounts Austine Cassini’s playful but pointed fable about a senator and a cautionary moral for the reader.

Washington, D. C Congress Adolph Sabath Chicago House Congressional Record Brother Sabath Democrats Connecticut Clare Boothe Lure The Republic Washington ‘Times-Herald Washington Post Washington Austine Cassini Igor Cassin Times-Herald Yalta Mme. Cassini Senator Poland Big Bear

Peter Edson's Letter From Washington on Kaiser and Wallace

Washington D. C. report highlights Henry J. Kaiser Andrew Higgins and R Reynolds backing Henry Wallace for Commerce Secretary. It details RFC loans and authorizations totalling over 409 million dollars with Kaiser as major beneficiary. Notes Kaiser paybacks and Defense Plant Corporation subsidies tied to Permanente magnesium and Fontana steel ventures.

Washington, D.C Henry J. Kaiser Andrew Jackson Higgins R. Reynolds New Deal Henry Wallace Reconstruction Finance Corporation Jesse Jones Kaiser Fontana Calif U. S. Steel Permanente Defense Plant Corporation Gale OPA RFC Fist REC Maritime Commission Newt. Fiegins Worth Defense Plany Corporation Aiitime Commission

Snow Believed Going 10 Russia

Polish cabinet in London weighs request and whether the trip is necessary amid uncertain authority and unrest. No clear outcome or official statement given.

Russia London

Birthday Celebration of Pythians Lodge in Glouster

Members of the Knights of Pythias in Glouster observed the lodges founding anniversary with a chicken supper and a program featuring readings, music, a guest speaker on fraternal influence, slide shows, and a closing song. The lodge began in 1890 and later built a three story High Street building occupied by the lodge for 45 years.

C. LI Eddy Kentucky D. E. Carr Patience Wallace Lawrence Dunbar Sheba Betty Lou Robinson M. MM. Bryson Ww. W. Wallace Varieries Damon and Pythias Thomas Slemsley God America

Willing Workers Meet At Methodist Church

Willing Workers Class Circle No 13 of the Methodist Church met in church rooms Thursday evening with Mrs Sam Dunnett Mrs Margaret Ellis and Mrs Ben Hooper as hostesses Mrs P J Stanley conducted devotions Readings were given by Mrs Clara Golding Order of the Purple Heart Mrs R B Smith The Tes Mrs Lulu Bingman A Visit from O P Mrs May Duntoeth The Workman Mary Fraw Kett Was Fine Today Mrs Mare Hawk won the Bible contest conducted by Mrs Esta Gardner An interesting talk was given by Mrs Margaret Ellis The hostesses served Test ashments to the 17 members present

May Duntoeth Mary Fraw Kett Mare Hawk Esta Gardner Margaret Ellis

Mrs Craft Hosts Rothwell Club Meeting

GLOUSTER Mrs w A Craft hosted the Rothwell Cig at their regular Thursday afternoon session with president John S Blower presiding. A letter from a member described the recent Philippines event and an upcoming project was teased.

Glouster W. A. Craft Rothwell Cig John S. Blower Mis Philippines Kittle Trashmenty Bisson MebDonala Wlr Drury Elisaneth Chute T. A. Noon Boee Tinnishan EM. Brower Alta Sweenes Mig

Mrs. Lona White Dies After 3 Years Tness

GLOUSTER. Mrs. Lona White died at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Sunday February 18 after an illness of three and a half years. She is survived by one son Clarence four daughters Mary McCance Columbus Hazel Antle Trimble Le Nora Curt Cuyahoga Falls and Vernice Antle with whom she lived plus 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband A L White and five children. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Cali An Ye Trimble Heights at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

Cali An- Ye Trimble Heights

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Club Activity

Glouster Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. John Henshaw's home with co hostesses. Meeting led by Mrs. Wilbur Balderson due to absent president Mrs. Delmar Gladden. Devotions by Mrs. Ola Eddy and Miss Lalla Danford, readings on Lincoln and Washington shared by members. Refreshments served. Local residents and friends mentioned visiting or sending greetings, including Nell McCoy Middleport visiting Glouster, Mr. and Mrs. Matheney of Florida sending fruit, Mrs. John Wallace Xenia visiting, Lt Elizabeth G ex in England, Cpl Wilford Knott at Fort Hood after furlough, and Cpl Francis Love overseas duty after Ft Benning training.

Glouster James Clemens Saunders Camp Fannin Tex Trimble Chillicothe Byron Skinner Great Lakes Triton Mer. Trimble Thirent Cpl Arthur Schuyrten Goat Island South America Helen Wener Nell McCoy Middleport Roger Kittle John R. Clark K. Rockhold W. D. Witham W. A. Matheney Florida John Wallace Xenia Logan Kenia Joan Hunter Elizabeth G. £ x ANC Engiana Jack and Lena (Hunter) McAllister Wilford Knott Camp Hood Texas Mabel Knott Shelba Darlene Allen St Knott Fort Silk Dolores Leasure) Love Jacksonville Francis Love Corporal Love Ft. Benning New York

Worker Gives $2800 Check After Fire Killing Fred Hipscher Family

An employee of the Soodyear Aircraft Corp presented a check for 2300 dollars to Fred Hipscher, whose two children perished in a recent house fire that destroyed his home, as compensation or aid following the tragedy.

Soodyear Aircraft Corp Fred Hipscher

Warsaw Letter Haunts Frederic Chopin at Salle Pleyel

In a Paris dreamlike scene a Warsaw letter arrives for Frederic Chopin as the Salle Pleyel fiasco unfolds. Juxtaposed with jeers and thunderous visions of the Polonaise, the tale followsElsner and Pleyel figures amid scandal and haunting melodies. Frederic confronts sleepless shadows, hearing a phantom professor urge him to perform before a million voices. The cliffhanger asks whether Chopin can rise above the chaos.

Frederic Salle Pleyel Tle Warsaw Eecepe Foland Westen Denin Frederick Korstancja Louis Pleyel Monisieur Pleyel Paris Monsieur Zone Indy Madame J Jozef Eisner Frey Jan Erc Tytus Izas Lorgnettes

Dover Church Group Meets at Millfield Home

February meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church was hosted by Mrs. Meryl Wallace. Officers were reelected. scripture and prayers were offered. Patriotic readings on Abraham Lincoln were given and a Valentine exchange held. Next meeting set for March 14 at Mrs. Maggie Dean's home with several members present.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society iMillfield Methodist Church jMeryl Wallace Millfield Gertrude Brown Clara Theisen Ruth Simpkins Mamie Chadwell May Howard Abraham Lincoln Velma Wemmer Florence Pyle Maggie Dean Ruby Simpson Lucey Howard

Missionary Group Meets at Nazarene Church Chauncey

The Missionary Society of The Plains Nazarene Church held its monthly service Thursday night. With president Ada Lakin absent, duties were led by Mrs. Boyd Allen as Carrie Channel presented a study chapter. Attendees included Wilma Nell Adams Gwendolyn Allen Lizzie Shafer Elzina Wharton Stella Darnell Margie Darnell Nettie Thomas Gertrude Cabeen Ruth Cabeen Carris Channel Rev J W Lakin and son Ralph.

Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Plains Nazarene Church Ada Lakin Boyd Allen Carrie Channel Wilma Nell + Adams Gwendolyn# Allen Lizzie Shafer Elzina Wharton Stella Dartnell Margie Darnell Nettie Thomas Gertrude Cabeen Ruth Cabeen Carris Channel J. W. Lakin Ralph

Daughter Is Born to Sgt and Mrs McBride

Chauncey Star reports Sgt Harold C. McBride and Mrs Mel Bride welcomed a daughter named Vicky Jo on January 29 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs McBride and Mr and Mrs J M Hyde of Athens. He was overseas at the time and this marks his second overseas deployment. He has served three and a half years, with 22 months in the Hawaiian Islands.

Chauncey Harold C. McBride MelBride Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Vicky Jo McBride Merry of J. M. Hyde Hawaiian Islands

Sweazy Funeral Rites Held at U B Church

Funeral services for Mrs. L. L. Sweazy of Chauncey, who died suddenly of a heart attack while visiting her daughter in Columbus, were held at Fellowship U B Church in Hocking County. Rev. Mills, assisted by Rev. Bernhardt and James Maffin, conducted the rites with Christine Brown, Charles Bradfield, and Helen Courtney in music. Interment followed after a Columbus service at Mrs. Martin’s home. many floral tributes were presented.

Chauncey L. L. Sweazy Orpha Martin Columbus U. B Fellowship Hocking County D. S. Mills Avondale United Brethren Church Bernhardt James Maffin Christine Brown Charles Bradfield Helen Courtney

Mrs Staley Returns Home From Hattiesburg

Mrs Elsie Oliver Staley returns to Chauncey from Hattiesburg Mississippi to live with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver Converse St. Her husband Sergeant Clarence Staley has left for overseas service. Thomas Oliver accompanied his daughter home.

Chauncey Elsie Oliver Staley Thomas Oliver Converse St Hattiesburg Miss Clarence Staley

Lieutenant Ley Ends Chauncey Furlough Visit Home

Lieutenant John Bernard Ley returned to Berestrom Field Austin Texas after a 10 day furlough in Chauncey to visit his parents Mr and Mrs John J Ley and family A letter from Paul Charles Ley in the South Pacific reports his advancement to Radio Man 3c Attends Funeral Chauncey Mrs Donald Henry Chauncey went to Centerbury to attend the funeral of her sister Mrs Erma Wharter Hard who died in San Francisco California

Ley Camp Chauncey John Bernard Ley Berestrom Field Austin Texas Chauncey John J. Ley Paul Charles Ley South Pacific Donald Henry Centerbury Erma Wharter Hard San Francisco Calif

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patch Vieh Nanag de Itu Hub Pena Capitol John O'Donnell Peter Edson Mary Baker Eddy Lodge Methodist Church Mrs. Craft Rothwell Club Lona White Tness By Galbraith Jozef Elsner Louis No. Ar Boulevard Poissoniere Jozef Hisner Madame Pleyel Kalkbrenner Mame Dover Mrs Nazarene Church J.J. Ley Frank Ley Eddie Connie Kiler Edward Lex Jacksville Rebecca Harrison Plains Lew Jones Orbiston the Ladies Aid Society of Chaunces Methodist Church Witt ‘ Jaxm Sirs J. E. Anderson Man St Sgt Mrs. McBride U. B. Church Mrs. Staley
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