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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1945

Page

14

Subscriptions Rates and Delivery Terms Message

Old printing text outlines subscription rates for various terms and regions including outside Ohio. Mentions mail subscriptions, weekly service, and international delivery with pricing in vague figures. References Athens Post Office and national representatives in Chicago New York Delaware Ohio Cleveland.

Earsier Okte Byaer Ohio Oite Athens John W. Culler Company Chicago New York Clevelens Meme Forsia

Appeal for Veterans Aid Spurs National Fund Drive

The Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans Administration join to train 400 World War II disabled veterans as national service officers. A $10 million funding gap covers salaries for the next decade amid a nationwide appeal endorsed by military leaders and 35 state governors. The DAV, non political and self supporting, pledges lifelong aid to veterans and their dependents.

Disabled American Veterans DAV Congress Veterans’ Administration Veterans Frank 7. Hines

Vinson Crackdown Hits Brooklyn War Plant Over WLB Defiance

Economic Stabilization Director Fred M. Vinson has canceled all war contracts and halted material allocations for the E A Laboratories in Brooklyn after it defied a National War Labor Board directive. The dispute stems from a theft conviction involving a company official and union leaders, and the article argues for broader WLB enforcement and judiciary oversight.

Fred M. Vinson Brooklyn N.Y National War Labor Board Mr. Vinson E. A. Laboratories United Auto Workers WLB Congress Vinson EBA

Vandenberg’s San Francisco role tested by Poland clash

The column asks if Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg can join the United Nations conference in San Francisco while opposing the Yalta settlement on Poland. It notes Roosevelt’s shifts from Churchill’s line to postwar peace aims and warns that the Polish border issue risks instability, urging a revision of interim arrangements in light of the Atlantic Charter.

Washington Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Poland Churchill Germany Britain United States Russia Moscow Senate Roosevelt Yalta Crimea Senator Vandenberg Marshal Stalin Vandenberg Peace League State of the Union Lublin London San Francisco United Nations American Senate Alsace-Lorraine America

Letter From Washington on Canol Project Costs and War Fronts

Peter Edson reports on the Mead investigating committee reexamining the Alaskan Canol pipeline plan with new cost estimates near 134 million dollars. The piece notes ongoing Army support, past criticism, and related wartime operations across multiple theaters while detailingcurrency issues and counterfeiting history.

Washington, D. C Ue News Mead Truman Army Mead Committee Ofield Canada Buitling Alaska U. S Italy U.S Cri M. P's United States Cina India-Burma Philippines Japan Atlantic France Germany Mediterranean Middle East Soviet Russia Indian Ocean Hawaii Panama Caribbean Senate

Athens Attorney Named to Ohio Utilities Board

Athens attorney R D Williams was appointed by Governor Davey to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission as a Republican member for a six year term. The item also notes local social events including a High School Girls Reserves Valentine party won by Martha Minameyer Frances Hartman and Dorothy Ann Schuler.

Athens R. D. Williams Davey Ohio Public Utilities Commission Martha Minameyer Frances Hartman Dorothy Ann Schuler

Kanauga WCTU Meets in Kanauga Local Notes

Kanauga WCTU met Thursday afternoon with secretary Mrs Leslie Beem. Local residents John Rarke Jr and Patty Tilford, Columbus, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Rarke. Founder's Day observed Monday by Kanauga PTs Il ya and Mrs John Vickers. Irene Woodall and Ruth Fill visiting parents Mr and Mrs Wm Woodall. James Harmon recovering from inflammatory rheumatism. James Burieson returned home after treatment for injuries from a motor accident on his way to work.

Kanauga WCTU Leslie Beem John Rarke, Jr Patty Tiford Columbus John Rarke Kanaw Pts Air John Vickers Charleston Jane Anne Deem Army Air Corps Medical Corps Daxton Leslie Deem Water Williams Arbuchle W Va Mra Dunn Alre Thomas McDrenitt Fram Ry James Cheesey Wm Birchfield Mids Meport Mrr EH Burchheid Irene Woodall Ruth Fill Wm. Wondall A. Vy John Hermon James Harmon Jamie

Marines Take Iwo Jima In Major Pacific Battle

War Today reports that American Marines have landed on Iwo Jima after a protracted bombardment, engaging a Japanese garrison possibly totaling 10,000. The capture would provide a strategic base for air operations toward Tokyo and a major step toward invading the Japanese mainland.

Pacific Dewitt MacKenzie Iwo Jima Tokyo Jima Island Fais Isle

Valentine party at Millfield Country Club dinner

Millfield Country Club members held a Valentine party with a two course guinea dinner. A patriotic program and games followed, with prizes awarded to Mae and Clara Boudinot and others. A long war update and personal notices filled the rest of the page.

Millfield Velma’ Wester Maxine Boudinot Hazel Boudinot Janet Cole Celia Boudinot Velma Wemmer Mae Boudinot Clara Theisen Begsie Wemmer Valentine Susie Bell Bessie Wemmer Prances Wallace Cleo Boudinot Mabel Sanders Doris Theisen Athens Myrna Rae Boudinot Florence Pyle Maxine Boudinot Ruby Simpson Ruth Powell Columbus Charles Mulpas Hill Edith Hightshoe Cincinnati Harold Showers Sheltering Arms Hospital Iwo Jima James Gillespie Detroit Air Fields Lucille Morgan

Duchess of Orleans Letter Sparks Chopin Scene

Frederic reads a letter from George Sand inviting him and his teacher to a reception at the Duchess of Orleans home. Jozef Elsner and Madame Mercier react with surprise as the possibility of royal attention surfaces. The note hints at a prestigious connection and hidden intrigues.

Pimno Jozef Elsner Frederic Poland Profesor Madame Mercier Jozef Eisner Chopin Orleans Jozef Eleper Duchess of Orlenmis Duchess of Orleans George Sand

Sylvia Taylor Attends Librarians Conference

Pomeroy Public Library librarian Sylvia Taylor attended the Ohio Library Conference in Columbus. Reports say discussions stressed libraries aiding returning service men with books and vocations. Panel on Youth in the Postwar World urged responsibility and civic discussion. speakers included Louis Tischer John Tunis and Victoria Lincoln among others.

Pomeroy Sylvia Taylor Pomeroy Public Library Ohio Library Columbus Jon College of Education Ohio State University Louis Tischer John Tunis Victoria Lincoln St. Saumel Shell Barger

Vinton Brief shows local burials and visits

Vinton notes list burying of Mrs. P H Hoover of Alice in Franklin Cemetery on Friday. News notes report travel from Florida, Baltimore trip for RN Trainee Trene Casto, furloughs for soldiers including Cpl Harald Woolridge and Stanley Casto, and multiple family visits across West Virginia. A February 14 community Valentine party in the town hall capped a week of church sponsored gatherings and social activities.

Bulah Milton Frazers Bottom W. Va Othe Powell J. H. Wysong Kenneth Matthews West Virginia Harvey Rice Wysongs Wayne Denney Jackson Gussie Neva Denney Boggs Columbu Jacob Boggs B. G. Casto Junior Dodrill Cpl Harald Woolridge Alaska

Dexter News Notes Dexter Visit Highlights Local Guests

Dexter society notes many visitors and homecomings including Mr. and Mrs. Bury White and son Gary en route to Canton for a visit with Walter White. Guests at R. D. Wilt home include Mrs. Race, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Leona Guimes, and Mrs. Eleanor Bailey. Others travel from Dayton, Gallipolis, Athens and Columbus area. furloughs and visits noted among families in Dexter and surrounding towns.

Dexter Bury

Corning News Notes Highlights Local Events

Pvt Peete Wycinski on 30 day furlough after overseas service under Gen Patton. He earned Good Conduct Medal European African Middle East Campaign Medal with three battle stars and Purple Heart. Local church groups meet with 28 and 17 members. Mrs Rose Dunlap celebrates 85th birthday. Girl Scouts organized with Methodist Church sponsorship. Easter music planning and church redecorating discussed. Corning Public School closed February 22 for Washington's Birthday. Weekend visitors to the Keller home.

Philos United Brath Red Church Firm Lambert Amrts Rose Dunlap Millertown Methodist Church Guy Tucker Loaer Hetty Dunlap Virginia Davis Jean Cales Don Nelson Bertha Ferguson Corning

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Victor David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Wee Woon Ethel Ralph University Terrace Gale Bean Armory Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Francis Fuller Betty Hoyt McCoy Mary McCune Lloyd Black Jimmie Roach Virginia Hoover Betty Gullum Mary Jo Twiss Margaret Porter Helen Hayes H. T. Wise Hobson Study Circle Clyde Featherston Abraham Limeon Raymond Bardin Marjorie Ann Athens Community Drama Players George Starr Lasher C. N. Mackinnon Darrell Sams Hazel Finsterwald Isabel Beckley W. G. Silyus Izsak Walton Kanauga Wctu Ilya Millfield Social Notes Iwo Island Marianas Iwo A. H. Boudinot Anna Kish No. 6 Hay L. Chadwell Allen Chadwell Aviation Radet Shaw Field D. C Joe Carpenter Trimble Heights Elaner Peland Tam Frederic Chopin Paris Elsner Madame Sand Librarians’ Conference Vinton Brief Dexter News By Galbraith Teun Henry
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