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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1945

Page

4

Flights and Foreign Conferences May Tie to Nazi Sabotage

Washington writer questions whether Nazi agents caused crashes before or after major conferences in Europe. He cites burns of crashes around Cairo Casablanca and Yalta era events and argues for strict secrecy on presidential movements while urging responsible press restraint abroad.

Washington Preas United States Jonathan Daniels White House Harry Hopkins Roosevelt Cairo Brazil Casablanca London Churchill Bay of Biscay Portugal Leslie Howard Sikorski Poland Gibraltar Yalta

Subscription Rates and postal office notice

Subscriptions listed with prices for carrier one year thirteen dollars six months five fifty and more. Includes rates for Ohio and worldwide service with various terms and underlines eligibility for post office printing permits. Advertising policy noted and obituaries listed with nominal charges.

Chio Ohio Obie Athens

War and morals loom in readers letter on faith and liquor

Mrs. Florence Gillilan from Ceelville writes amid newsprint limits, arguing the war should end with God at the center. She warns liquor abuse, divorce, and adultery degrade a Christian nation and prevent lasting peace and a better postwar life for families.

the Messenger Christ Florence Gillilan Ceelville B.D

De Gaulle and the Big Three Rift Over France's Role

War today analyzes how General de Gaulle’s refusal to meet with President Roosevelt over the Crimean conference strains Franco-American relations. The piece argues his pique stems from seeking France’s restoration to parity with the Big Three and notes the Big Three intend to aid France’s return to influence in international councils.

Dewitt Managadee de Gaulle Roosevelt DeGaulle France Europe Paris Algiers Roose'velt

Liszt and Chopin At A Formal Liszt Concert

An imaginative scene features Jozef Elsner encountering Liszt at a Chopin program. Madame Sand arrives with a candlelit entrance as Chopin’s music appears to flow through Liszt, drawing applause and a dramatic contract discussion between Elsner and Louis Pleyel.

Jozef Elsner Shjert Liszt Ederic Chopin Melkbrenner Joger Elsner Chopin Kalkbrenner Kalk_brenner Madame Sand Franz l Liszt Frederic Louise Pléyel Alfred de Musset Franz Liszt Frederic Chopin Louis Pleyel Tozer Edsner Professor Elsner Louis Jozef Humph

Midnight shutdown of night clubs stirs war era debate

Readers argue over a nationwide order closing night spots at midnight amid fuel shortages in World War II. Critics say the move targets a leisure class while many other “unimportant” businesses could be restricted, questioning why action was delayed and whether gas and electricity were better conserved elsewhere.

Manhattan Ohio

Real World War II GI Ambassadors To One World Ideals

Pfc. Robert Skinner of Gloucester recounts Christmas meetings with English relatives and gifts sent to his camp. The piece argues servicemen abroad embody America’s melting pot heritage and may advance One World ideas as ambassadors, beyond formal diplomacy.

Pfc Robert Skinner Glouster England Europe

Taxation strains state and local budgets as federal overreach grows

The document argues that tax revenue depends on consumer purchases like tobacco and gasoline and warns that increased federal control reduces local and state tax bases. Ohio faces road repair costs, tax cuts from war-time revenue losses, and looming shortages in food and service tax funds. Citizens may face reduced services or higher taxes as government spending expands.

Ohio

Quote on authority and the heart by P Wilson

A concise reflection states a man may command others yet cannot win their hearts. true influence comes from giving one’s own heart. The quote from P Wilson highlights leadership as earned trust rather than force.

P. Wilson

Peter Edson's Letter From Washington on State Department matters

Washington, D. C. The letter reviews six major topics that drew public letters to the State Department last year. It notes campaigns by Methodists and Baptists for a Christian Peace, pressure over Britain’s Palestine policy, and organized relief drives for Europe. It mentions Polish Americans backing the London government, reactions to the Crimea settlement, and Dumbarton Oaks peace plan discussions shaping public interest.

Washington D. C Department of State Sear State Department Palestine Europe Roosevelt Cluehill Stalin London Crimea Simar Dumbarton Oaks Jong U. S

Bidwell Family and Church Social Minutes

The W.S.C.S of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. I. L. Coleman's home on February 14 with a long list of attendees including Mrs. T. J. Monte as president and Rev A Steele. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Vernon Coleman. News item notes Joseph H. Robinson, now a second lieutenant at Camp Maxey, Texas, and various local residents visiting relatives or staying with families over the weekend.

Anthony Mirray Paul Splee Son of Columbus Ane Lester Sofes

Cheshire News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Military Kept

Cheshire society items list weekend visits from Fielding Hawkins and daughter of Corning to Mr and Mrs N R Rohgeb. Mrs Clifford Harrison returns from Norfolk visiting Seaman husband. Audrey Thaxton of Huntington spends weekend with mother. Families of Roush and Rothgeb host and visit. GIs from Camp Blanding and furloughs noted. nurses enter Holzer Hospital program. various local moves and visits recorded.

Cheshire Fielding Hawkins Corning N. R. Roihgeb Clifford Harrison Norfolk Seaman Clifford Harrison Audrey Thaxton Huntington Ethel Rife Lisyd Roush Gallipolis Lothie Roush Aaron Davis F. W. Butcher Houston Gilmore Betty Rothgeb Helen Atensworth Holzer Hospital James Rothgeb Huntingon NR. Rothgeb Douglas Rife Ft. Beaning. Ga Ivan Grover More Marie

Hemlock News Notes on Local Military Family Visits

Hemlock notes show Lt Charles Bope and spouses visiting Abilene Tharp households, plus Linscott and Cunning visitors from Millertown. Cpl Joe Varga returns to Congo family after 28 months in the Mediterranean, with awards and a North Africa combat record. he reports to Columbia South Carolina after furlough.

Allison Linscott Millertown Orza Linscott Helen Dyer Barberton Bert Abbott Jane Moore Congo Nina Eayle Glenna Williams Glouster Dora Call James Snowden Violet Stallings George Snowden Charles Campbell Andrew Takiang Rosamong Gregory Mildred Reed East Palestine Sgt Charles Campbell Ann Campbell Dunkle Cpl Joseph Varga Frank Varga Vargo Mediterranean North Africa Pearl Harbor North Afrian Semice Guty Columbia 5. C

Rendville School Notes Postpone February Meeting

Rendville Parent Teacher Meeting has been postponed for February. Room 5 led in a recent paper 9 strive. Margaret Mitchell of Room 14 received 5 stripes to lead all Paper Trooper groups. Mrs Eugene Snider is still unable to return after a fall on ice five weeks ago. Honor roll announced for first semester: First Grade Ralph Blackwell Richard Plant James Jones. Second Grade Margie Smith Cecil Butler Jr Yvonne Hill Roy Pierce. Third Grade Pamela Hill Eugene Jones Ernest Carmichael. Fourth Grade Evelyn Burley Norma Jean Plant. Fifth Grade Delores Hill Calores Fountain. Sixth Grade James Hall David Altman Edward Butler Clifford Murphy. Seventh Grade Vinton Smith Jr Vivian Owens Wanda Jean Carmichael. Eighth Grade Esther Ashby Major Fountain Jr Ronald Burley.

Rendville Margaret Mitchell Eugene Snider Ralph Blackwell Richard Plant James Jones Margie Smith C Cecil Butler, Jr Yvonne Hill Roy Pierce Pamela Hill Eugene Jones Ernest Carmichael Evelyn Burley Norma Jean Plant Delores Hill Caelores Fountain James Hall David Altman Edward Butler Clifford Murphy Vinton Smith, Jr Vivian Owens Wanda Jean ¢ Carmichael Esther Ashby Major Fountain, Jr Ronald Burley

Corning social notes list births and local happenings

Corning sees the birth of Carolyn Sue DeCrow at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens on February 17 with father in the South Pacific. Local knitters, visits of servicemen, and community updates include Cpl Othel Radigan and Mrs. Radigan reassignment, Mr and Mrs Earl Spray visiting, and Irene Roberts returning with infant daughter.

Corning R. W. DeCrow Carolyn Sue Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens South Pacific DeCrow C. E. Haskins Dessie Price Bertha Ferguson Gertrude Reese Lydia Dew Othel Radigan Ruston Luella Brown New Lexington Earl Spray Neweark Anne Spray William McMichael Corning Public Schools Army Bob Holden Miami Fla Corporal Holden Margaret Sauders Shawnee Maurice Rodgers Inn Hast Hill William Clark Chauncey Irene Roberts Bethesda Hospital Sgt Harald Roberts Melvin Fox Cpl Othel Radigan Pryce Dunlap Vern Duneap

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