Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1945

Page

4

Editors Seek Entry to Russia for Postwar News Exchange

Three American editors led by Wilbur Forrest travel on a private, non governmental mission from the American Society of Newspaper Editors to Cairo awaiting visas to Moscow. They aim to discuss freedom of news exchange with Soviet officials, deny wartime censorship, and plan a broader tour to India China and Australia.

Washington Moscow American Society of Newspaper Editors Cairo Russia Department of State United States Yalta London Paris India China Australia South America Pioneer Committee Wilbur Forrest New York Herald Tribune Ralph McGill Atlanta Constitution Carl W. Ackerman Graduate School of Journalism Columbia University Roosevelt Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Foreign Affairs Committee Marshal Stalin Harriman

Subscription Rates From Cartitr and The Messenger

Subscription rates are listed for cartitr and outside Ohio. One year at 13.00, monthly 5.50, weekly 0.25, with Chicago and Athens options and a world-wide Special weekly Service a year. Outside Ohio prices vary, and mail terms include print paper permits and post office entries.

Ohio Otside The Messenger Athens A Nations John W. Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Ttc

Long Remember Jozef Elsner Stays Behind

Jozef Elsner wakes at his desk thinking it is early. Frederic prepares to travel to Madame Sand’s château at Nohant with Franz Liszt, arguing about contracts with Louis Pleyel. The professor resists holidays as Frederic packs and departs, leaving Elsner alone in Paris as the story continues.

Jozef Elsner Elsner Frederic Louis Pleyel Madame Sand Nohant Franz Liszt Chateau Louis Pleyel Monsieur Pleyel Tech Tech Tech Louis Pleyer Jozef Ebner Chopin Jozef Eisner Paris

Freedom of the Press at William and Mary Weighs Censorship

The William and Mary controversy over a student editorial prompts debate on freedom of the press. Editors argue for broad liberty while college leaders demand censorship, noting that press freedom does not guarantee publication of every viewpoint. The piece stresses responsible publishing and libel rules.

College of William and Mary Virginia Thomas Jefferson Kaemerle

Roosevelt allies plot ahead for 1948 campaign theme

Washington insiders claim President Franklin D. Roosevelt shapes future politics for a 1948 bid. Leakers and close associates forecast strategy to defeat a Me Too opponent by leveraging wartime leadership, arguing for continued internationalism and a strong foreign policy image.

Yalta Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington F.D. R Wendell Willkie Thomas F. Dewey Roosevelt Republic White House Dewey Scay

Carriers Good as War Rages on Pacific Front

The article argues that carrier battleships and air power shape the Pacific war. Experts question how long the Japanese can sustain a costly war at sea while U S carriers hold the line and project air superiority.

Fragmented OCR confusion on names and events

The readable text contains garbled phrases about promises, deliveries, and nominations with unclear names and weak context, offering no coherent report or definite facts to summarize reliably. No verifiable individuals, places, or outcomes are clearly identifiable due to the damaged content.

Letter From Washington on war era clothing supply and prices

Peter Edson explains the clash in Washington over wartime clothing policy. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds affordable clothes scarce while industry reps argue workers can pay more. officials consider wage boosts and possible inflationary effects. Government orders aim to curb cheap lines, affecting shoppers seeking work or dress clothes in the coming weeks.

Washington, D Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Wnils Imen WPB OCR OPA WEB Neal Ecaroms

Emotional regimentation and national unity in wartime mood

The piece cites Fosdick warning against emotional regimentation as the nation experiences optimism after a military reversal. It notes differences with Allies pressuring transcontinental concerns, elation over the Crimea Conference, and a desire to end the war quickly while joining an international peace organization.

Harry Emerson Fosdick Crimea

Red Cross Drive Starts Soon in Trimble Township

Mr W G Hughes will head the Red Cross Drive in Trimble Township and begin early this week. He will appoint workers who solicited last drive and may add more. M M Bryson acts as receiver at 22 Main St Glouster. Trimble’s quota is 2600 dollars as volunteers seek local donations to aid wounded service members and blood plasma supplies.

Glouster W. G. Hughes Red Cross Trimble Township M. M. Bryson Main St Hughes

Special Services At Church of Christ Begin In Trimble

Special services started at the West Side Church of Christ in Trimble on Thursday February 22 and run nightly through Sunday March 4. Sunday morning worship is at 9 15 and all evening services at 7 30. The preacher is Mr George W Boutorfiste of Washington Pa.

Mrs Roxie Rutter Dies at Oakdale

Mrs Roxie Rutter aged 16 died at the home of her grandson Leonard Stiers in Oakdale on Saturday evening. Her husband Milton Rutter preceded her in death ten years ago. She leaves a son Clifford Rutter Glouster Route 1 and sister Littie Rutter near Glouster. Body at C F Wallace Funeral Home with funeral Tuesday at 1 pm in Holtster. Rev Mrs Kimmey Athens officiating burial at Holtster cemetery.

Glouster Roxie Rutter Leonard Stiers Oakdale Milton Rutter Clifford Rutter Glouster Littie Rutter C. F Wallace Kimmey Athens Holtster Eometris

Incomplete OCR. local event with hosts at Sundar ment

Fragmentary report lists Don Peden and others as hosts at a Sundar event. Mentions a home gathering and a second party at a mountain location. Details are unclear due to damaged text and misread names.

Glouster Social Notes and Local Messages

Glouster Women Society for Christian Service met in the Methodist Church with Mrs. Pauline Gamwell in charge and voted to mail The Upper Room to Honor Roll members. Committees appointed for mailing and devotionals. Social hour refreshments served. Local personal notices include Sgt. James Dennison on furlough from overseas missions, plans to reassignment in March, and several visits among residents. A falling tree killed Bernard J. Nye near town yesterday.

AG. Winkle Ralph Hines Ansell Gamwell Glouster James Dennison Thomas Dennison Madison St Santa Arma Calif Betty Lewis Dayton Jean Smith Betty Columbus Orville Bingman Paul Bingman Marion C. A. Bingman Robert Brunton

Father Son Meet Held In Masonic Hall

About 50 masons and 40 guests gathered at the Masonic Hall for the annual father and son meeting. L. K. Heiskell presided, with M. M. LeFavor directing singing, and Marcella Jonas on piano. Fred Ervin spoke on Masonry and the Bible, presenting Glouster Lodge No. 607 with a Bible for altar use, which was accepted on behalf of the lodge by L. Heiskill. A program of student performances followed, featuring a male quartet and piano duets, ending with a social hour served with sandwiches, pie, pickles, coffee, and pop.

Glouster Masonic Hall Father i and Son L. K. Heiskell M. M. LeFavor Marcella Jonas America Glouster Lodge No. 607 Heishall M. i. Bryson C. F. Denford C. F. Wallace E.,.k. Pough W. W. Wallace Nancy Leake Lynne Gladden Margaret Grubbs Alfred Howard David Grubbs Knight and the Lady Kenneth Price Judy Vernon Donna Parker Amaryllis Myra Anderson Eileen Pough

Bodkin Returns to Hospital for Surgery

Delbert Bodkin was rushed to Marigita Osteopathic Hospital in the C. F. Wallace ambulance after a sudden turn for the worse. He had been hospitalized for treatment and surgery and was to return home before a later operation occurred.

Glouster Delbert Bodkin C. F. Wallace Bodkin

Village Clerk Vacancy in Chauncey During McCafferty Leave

Chauncey mayor W J Hines says the village council will accept applications for the temporary post of city clerk while regular clerk Jack McCafferty is on leave for army service. Since induction, council member John Smart has acted as clerk. applications due by the council's regular meeting night.

Chauncey W. J. Hines Jack McCafferty McCafferty John Smart

Honors Texas Guest With Buffet Supper

Chauncey Miss Isabelle Courtney hosted Friday night at High Street home for club members from early high school days. The event honored Mrs. Elsie Worden Wright from McAllen Texas. gifts were given and a buffet supper was served to attendees Miss Lois Ann Shafer Miss Margaret Jackson Mrs Betty Dickerson Palmer Mrs Ethel Henry Carmean Miss Elsie Worden Wright and Miss Isabelle Courtney.

Chauncey Isabelle Courtney High St Elsie Worden Wright McAllen Texas Waas Lois Ann Shafer Margaret Jackson Betty Dickerson Palmer Ethel Henry Carmean Isabelle Courtey

Internee Will Speak At Plains Nazarene Church

Rev L C Os born a returned missionary from China who was interned in a Japanese prison camp for months will speak Tuesday February 27 at 7 oclock in The Plains Church of the Nazarene. He recently returned to the country on the Gripsholm and is a missionary of the Nazarene Church. Members and friends are invited to hear him. Rev J N Lakin is pastor.

Chauncey L. C. Osborn China Plains Church of the Nazarene Gripsholm The Nazarene Church J. N. Lakin

Condition Improves in Chauncey

Doris Eisenaugle, formerly of Chauncey, now at home in Wonderland near Columbus, has shown slight improvement after two weeks of serious illness but remains confined to her residence. She is the daughter of Mrs. Zimmie Smith and niece of Mrs. Marinda Cruikshank and Jennie Courtney of Chauncey.

Chauncey Doris Eisenaugle Wonderland Columbus Eisenaugie Zimmie Smith Marinda Cruikshank Jennie Courtney

Chauncey Junior High to face Athens team in clash

Chauncey Junior High School will play Athens Junior High in a basketball game at Athens Wednesday at 7 p m announced.

Chauncey Junior High Athens Chauncey Athens Junior High

Compassion Week Offerings Reported Across Churches

Chauncey church services drew strong crowds for Compassion Week with a Sunday baptismal service. The special offering totaled 126.02 dollars, split among Trimble 45.71, Chauncey 44.00, Greens Run 16.67, Millfield 14.64, and Taylor Ridge 5.00. Final reports will be given next Sunday for those unable to attend, as announced by Rev. Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble

Chauncey Personal Notes From Green Run and Albany

Chauncey personal items list guests at the Fre Leake home Greens Run Miss Ruth Cruikshank of Columb and Pauline Bolin of Athens visited Chauncey hosting parents Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank at 2 West Main Street Mrs Leake recovering at Greens Run after a distant illness Wounded in action Millfield telegram informs Lawrence Johnson and Mrs Johnson that their son Pfc Ernest E Johnson was slightly wounded in Germany News brief notes social visits and family updates.

George Daft Baltimore Fre Leake Greens Run Nancy Sanders Millfield Dow Sanders Albany Ruth Cruikshank Columb Chauncey Luther Cruikshank W. Main St Cruikshank Pauline Bolin Athens Red Leake Lawrence Johnson War Department Pfc Ernest E Johnson Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Sas Enemiere Sarrir-beaed Plannoc Japs Mavic Msian Ipowes Rt Aire Eral Questianeu Orr Utte Net Toles Effertin Japan Jess Peter Edson Red Cross Drive Trimble District Mro Don Peden Ste Rutherford Gevier Sundar Dan Beeg MT Peat Bam Aly By Galbraith COPA Tore EV Sea Service Varsey William Plains Nazarene Eda Heff Kens Millfield Church Fred Sanders Trimble Heights Pvt Jack Sanders Patton Third Army Christma Ralph Sanders Chauncey — Weesly Quiltine Ladies Aid Safety of Chauncer Methodist Church Eyil
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication