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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

20

De Gaulle Snubs Roosevelt Shocks Washington in Public Dispute

Washington voices shock at General de Gaulle snubbing President Roosevelt reportedly over plans for meeting and potential decisions. The piece argues Roosevelt’s public disclosure pressures de Gaulle, questions leadership, and warns ongoing France US tensions risk wider European peace. It notes security and timing issues behind conference arrangements and predicts possible reconciliation or a return to dialogue.

Washington de Gaulle Roosevelt France United States General de Gaulle Paris Algiers Europe America

Subscription Rates and Office Details

Subscription rates listed by Carritt show options from weekly to yearly with various prices for Ohio and outside states. The notice cites a subscription service, foreign and domestic office locations, and advertising rates on application.

Carritt Ohio Txige Athens John W. Spices Company Chicago New York Columbus O. Cuvelanc

Remembering Chopin and Sand in Liszt’s Paris Solarium

Frederic Chopin and George Sand share a tense, revealing exchange in a Paris ballroom as Liszt prepares a private recital in near darkness. Sand praises him then asks for a favor to guide his actions tonight, while backstage Elsner hunts for Chopin. The scene shifts toward a candlelit piano performance as Liszt asks the room to dim.

Chopin Sand Frederic Franz Liszt Liszt George Sand Monsieur Chopin Frederic George Monsieur Madame Jane Paris Madame Sand Jozef Elsner Josef Elaner

Our Debt to Washington Remains A Timely Honor

Reflecting on George Washington a great American leader who faced divided postwar America and scarce resources. His courage resourcefulness compassion and humility built the nation and shaped ethics in politics. His Farewell Address offers lucid sage advice yet should be read in its historical context.

George Washington Washington Congress

Hard to believe Iwo Jima a fortress to behold

A candid assessment of Iwo Jima Rendova and Tazawa as the fiercest battlefronts in the war with Japan prompts questions about the cost of a mainland invasion and whether nearby bases suffice to defeat Japan without Tokyo assaults. The piece laments the human cost and calls for a less deadly method of warfare in World War II.

Iwo Jima Pacific Japan Rendova Tazawa Tokyo

Churchill Hat Sparks War on Hats and Style

In a humorous critique sparked by Sir Winston Churchill's Crimea Conference hat, the piece ruminates on men's headwear, praising the black lambs wool shapka and lampoons uniform hat fashion. It laments lack of practical design and calls for a fashion reform in men's attire.

Churchill Crimea Cherenit

Letter From Washington predicts rising interest in foreign policy

Peter Edson notes a surge in State Department mail from the public, rising to about 1,000 letters daily and signaling growing concern with postwar foreign policy. He cites Dumbarton Oaks and the coming United Nations conference as top topics, predicting volumes will rise after the Crimea talks and the San Francisco meeting.

Washington, D. C U. S. Department of State Department of State U.S Dumbarton Oaks United Nations Organization Crimea San Francisco Gallup Roper Purhe

Man Rejects Praise For Churchill Hat Style

A man resists attention and longs for Mr. Churchill's hat. He notes the cap keeps ears warm and sits lightly on the brow, but he remains uncomfortable, unflattered, and unimaginative as he heads out in his usual felt.

Mr. Churchill

Higley Study Club Guest Day and Local Events Recap

Hostesses in Colonial costume welcomed guests at the Higley Study Club Guest Day at the Morrison home 50 Morris Ave. A 2 George Washington program at Athens Junior High featured Elizabeth Wood Earl Watkins and Paul Slaughter with a violin quartet and Grace Foster as accompanist. The Men's Mixer Dinner at the Methodist Church had F C Schilling as general chair. J E Thackeray demonstrated a lariat. Athens Boy Scout readers led by Fred M McKay J W Leng and Roy L Dupler attended a Scoutmaster recognition dinner in Parkersburg.

Higley Study Club Morrison Morris Ave George Washington Athens Junior High Elizabeth Wood Earl Watkins Paul Slaughter Alice Carpenter Alice Maccombs Virginia Sezale Donna Gaitten Grace Foster F. C. Schilling Methodist Church Leland Sanford Leslie Fultz J. E. Thackeray Fred M. McKay J. W. Leng Roy L. Dupler Athens Boy Scout Parkersburg

Tuppers Plains News Notes In Honoring 82nd Birthday

Mrs. Alice Dean thanks friends for birthday cards on her 82nd birthday. News items mention Mrs Helen Woode of Alfred visiting Mr and Mrs C F E Woode, Miss Virginia Lee Sisson visiting grandparents, and various local visits and gatherings. Families in Reedsville, Chester, and Capsville share meals, travel, and funeral attendance, with multiple names noted among community events.

Tuppers Plains Alice Dean Helen Woode Alfred C. FE. Woode Dorothy Shears Elizabeth W. Va H. T. Dotson Alice George Hamilton George Hamiton Thei Sds Virgina Lee Sisson Hermon Kim Fon John Tall Forrest Rose D Vrs Botts MM Pri Rol Gs Vionde Riva Ridehark Bernice Ridehrour Chester Brayford Virgina Lee Sisson Shade Mahel

Poet’s Corner On Huns and Allied Push Near Rhine

A fervent wartime column praises Allied unity and the Big Three collaboration against Hitler. It notes Allied forces facing mud and weather, Eisenhower’s offensive prep, and planned drives toward the Cologne Plain, with Montgomery and Patton exploiting German flanks as the Ruhr region looms.

Joe Berlin Munich Rhneland Eisenhower Iketay Dueren Cologne Rhune Feild Montgomery Patton von Rund- Stedt Cologne Plain

Reedsville Social and Personal Notes Update

REEDSVILLE The W.S.C.8 met for an all day quilting gathering with a noon potluck for nine members and two guests. Next meeting is March 14 at Ruth Pickens home. Pvt. Richard Smith left for Camp Swift Texas after a furlough with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith. Several locals visited relatives in Wheeling Parkersburg and Columbus while others traveled to Iowa, St. Louis and Graham. 4-H Valentine party enjoyed at school hall. Red Cross War Fund drive contributions noted.

Reedsville W.S.C Joe Pickens Ruth Pickens Richard Smith Camp Swift Texas Ednor J. M.smith Smith Joseph K. Connally Familly Allie R. Marks Song Wheeling Alice Connally C. E. Humphrey Iowa St. Louis J. B. Young Graham Clarabel Barnett Parkersburg June Lott Tuppers Plains Evelyn Chevalier Alice Dorothy Crislip Columbus C. M. Crislip J. W. Emrick Lancaster Frank Shumway B. L. Edwards Chester Doris V. Barnett Charles Edwin Humphrey Ben F. Buckley Betty Frost Tapers Plains Penn Hamilton Fioneer 4-H Club Red Cross

Washington’s War Leadership Guided New Nation

After the great war, Washington was chosen to lead. His wise statecraft helped forge a free nation and establish enduring governance.

Washington

Words of wisdom from Henry Leach in 20gan Ohio

Henry Leach offered enduring words of wisdom that resonated with the community. His message emphasized guidance for the Nation's future, promising to live on in collective memory and national life.

Carbondale News Notes Highlights Local Obits and Visits

Nellie Lowry called to Marietta by sister Rose Davis illness. Pvt Neal Dodds on 21 day furlough in Athens with wife and son and parents Harry and Mrs Dodds. Jane Burkett back from Barberton after brief visit with Pfe Richard Burkett of Malden. Maggie Sweazy funeral attended by Porter Sweazy and Air. Clyde Barber returned to Detroit for grandfather Jasper Cox’s death. Kenneth Newton funeral held at Asbury Church last week. Out of town relatives at Jasper Cox funeral include Cleo Penny Chauncey Frank Betts Athens Asa Canter Tom Deal Chauncey Josh Clark Charles Betts Mary Chesser Asbury Ed Hawk Ardeth Lewellyn Delores Barber New Marshfield.

Carbondale Nellie Lowry Mariet Rose Davis Neal Dodds Georgia Athens Harry Dodds Jane Burkett Barberton Pfe Richard Burkett Malden Porter Sweazy Maggie Sweazy Fellowship Logan Clyde Barber Detroit Jasper Cox Mal@re Betty Barber Mfre George Barber Mattie Stanley Effie McClean Asbury Methodist Church Kenneth Newton Sveek Cleo Penny Chauncey Frank Betts Asa Canter Tom Deal Josh Clark Charles Betts Mary Chesser Asbury Ed Hawk Ardeth Lewellyn Charles Lewellyn Delores Barber New Marshfield

Point Rock Garden Club Meeting and Local Notes

The Friendship Garden Club met with Mrs. Ora Cottrill and her daughter Neva as hostesses. Fifteen members and one guest attended and a surprise birthday for Miss Neva Cottril was held. A potluck supper fed 21 with a mystery package drawn by Mrs. Kathleen Ragan. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Ginevra Foster on March 14. The page also notes visits, scrap paper drive, and wartime trivia about chalices and the egg laying mammal.

Point Rock Friendship Garden Club Ora Cottrill Neva Cassie Caster Ginevra Foster Walter Canode Jane Nina Steele Elaine Steele Frank Nelson Edwin Star Hall Clarence Cruze Wilmington Alfred Foster Columbia School Neva Molden Emma M. Whittington Rutland J. E. Radekin Athens Bertha Dennen Fred Nelson Wilkesville Thurman Poling Martinsburg W. Va W. A. Gregory Meryl Bobo Columbus Jarret Bobo Columbia Chapel Ray, Morris Frank Dwight Merle Hoffman Dena Hoffman Larry Dena George Radekin Doris Radekin Chillicothe

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