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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1945

Page

4

Vandenberg Ahead of His Time on World Peace Pact

The speech by Senator Vandenberg of Michigan outlines a preemptive security pledge with Britain to curb German aggression after the war. He parallels 1919 debates with Clemenceau and Wilson, noting Britain and the U S would need ratification, while warning against relying on the League of Nations alone.

Steyatta Vandenberg Michigan Great Britain United States Russa Clemenceau France Lloyd George Germany Premier Clemenceau Rhine Rhineland Andre Tardieu Premier Clemencesu Britain M. Clemenceau Hiller Farce Russia Tiller Republican Party United Senate Tula Lasalle of Nations Langue of Nations Mr. Wilson M. Poincare Anne Wilson Senator Vandenerg

Lausche’s 100 Million Ohio Tax Policy Sparks Debate

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche opposes immediate tax cuts despite a growing treasury surplus of about 25 million annually. Democrats push bills for partial or full sales tax repeal while observers say the governor wants a large nest egg for postwar unemployment relief and welfare, education.

Ohio Frank J. Lausene Buckeye Lausche Sam Treasury

Allied Grand Strategy in Europe Stages Nutcracker Clash

Report notes Soviet forces surge on the eastern front with 2,500,000 troops aimed at Berlin while Eisenhower’s western front regains balance after a December counteroffensive. German retreat in 1918 is contrasted with today’s pressure as Stalin’s realms close in from the east and the west braces for a decisive outcome.

Austin Wie Wemer Reich Eisenhower Stalin Germany von Tundsted Hitler Europe

Postwar Travel and Transcontinental Timetables

An advertisement highlights a postwar timetable from San Francisco to Calcutta by TWA. It recalls TWA's 1920 transcontinental start and compares elapsed travel times, noting potential routes from San Francisco to Vienna or Milan in fewer hours than the old New York Los Angeles run. The piece hopes for greater international cooperation as speed rises.

San Francisco Calcutta TWA New York Los Aneles Francisco Vienna Milan Los Angeles Ana

Roosevelt Praises France in Message to Congress

The president voiced praise for France in his recent congressional message. De Gaulle’s biographer laments the omission of the general by name. Dewey faces Democratic critiques in New York over his legislative program.

Roosevelt France General de Gaulle Thomas E. Dewey New York Gov. de

Military influence in Washington worries observers

Peter Edson reports from Washington on fears that military influence is growing in domestic policy. He notes postwar shortages, manpower controls, and OWMR orders fueling concern that generals are steering Congress and the presidency, while critics warn of civilian loss of control.

Wrastwuaum D. C Washington Office of War Mobilization James F. Byrnes Congress National Service Donald M. Nelson War Production Board Brehon B. Somervell Nelson Harry S. Truman WPB Cone Truman United States

Congress debate spurs calls to lift bans and draft plans

In a discussion reflecting wartime strain in 1945, lawmakers weighed easing the Navy ban on married nurses, reconsidering selective service checks in government bureaus, and avoiding a premature nurse draft or broad farming draft that could threaten food production.

Glouster Garden Club Plans Civic Projects This Year

Glouster Garden Club held its first meeting at Mrs. C. E. Turner home. Mrs. Haskins, president, formed beautifying committees for routes and depots. Members heard papers on African Violets and Birds Habitat and were served refreshments. The group aims at community projects and landscape work with Kiwanis sponsorship.

C. Guinther C. E. Turner Thomas Reese W. Drury Carl Pico John Binderbasin E. H. Taylor Branson Chambers E. S. Bingman Emmett Rogers EH. Taylor John — Binderbasin W. R. Drury Thomas ¢ W. Figley C. A.” Bingman CE. Haskins C.F. Guinther Turner Garden Club

Social Notes and Local Club Dinners and Games

Social notes record a Ladies club meeting at Mrs Kate Taughn s home with a three course dinner and readings by several members. Frank McCann Post American Legion holds a Tuesday meeting with officer calling all members to attend. High scorers Caldwell and Glouster in a basketball event are noted along with a planned return game and upcoming trips for Glouster teams.

Silouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Wening King Caldwell Byfers Glouster Tomkittens Zimmers Rogers D. Byers Roberts Buchman R. Byers Morrison Caldwell Rt Clark Richereek Radcutt Reed Davis Seffens Howiler Brown Grr Morris McCreane Zimmer D. Viney R. Viney

Chauncey Postmaster Nomination and Local Society Notes

News items recount Mrs Charette Bricker recommended for Chauncey postmaster, Alpha Games winter format at Ath ens Country Club with Mr and Mrs Seth Lewis and others. Local visits include Martha Lou Dowler, Sarah Baird, Mary Virginia Binsman, Helen Radford. Mrs E Selby hosts Progressive Literary Club. C C Millikan trips to Columbus for auto show and son Don Millikan at Ohio State. Mra FM Hutchinson visits relatives in Marietta. Verse recalls streamlined trains and home, contrasts travelers with simple folk.

Charette Bricker Chauncey Alpha Games Athens Country Club Seth Lewis FD. Forsyth Martha Lou Dowler Sarah Baird Mary Virginia Binsman Helen Radford Ith E. Selby May Ave Progressive Don Davis C. C.millikan

The California Gold Rush Movement Begins in 1848

The piece recounts how in 1848 the California gold rush began as a mass migration of farmers and townsfolk seeking wealth. It describes the impulse to abandon farms and shops for gold, the long wait to reach California, and early anecdotes of eager adventurers leaving Missouri or Kansas.

Mmer California Missouri Kansas Pellemell Sacramento John Hlesert Jacob Birdsall Jake Sutter James Soing W. Marshal Andy Sutter's Creek Gordon Marshall Birdsall Mar San Francisco Plunkett Independence St. Joseph Mento Valley Memphis Horn Panama Matthew Andrew

Athens Pastor Leads Dover Church Services Tonight

Evangelistic services began last night at the Chauncey Church of Christ led by Rev. Joe Maffett of the Athens Christian Church. Attendance was strong with families present for Family Night. The Athens Church singers, directed by Mrs. C. E. Heft, performed as services moved to 7:30 PM. Tonight features Children’s Night with the sermon titled Our Marching Ord.

Chauncey Church of Christ Joe Maffett Athens Christian Church

Matheny Funeral Held at The Plains Nazarene Church

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Matheny 44 of Ashford The Plains were largely attended Saturday conducted by Rev J N Lakin of The Plains Nazarene Church with Lizzie Shafer Elzina Wharton singing and Dorothy Cade at piano Burial occurred in Hocking cemetery Floral tributes were sent. Mrs Matheny formerly Emma Gulley leaves husband and parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Gulley plus several siblings. Attending from distance included William Gulley Wellsburg W Va Mr and Mrs John Gulley Norwood D Mrs Dan Gulley Mr and Mrs Herman Archibald Mrs Margaret Jones Shadyside Mr and Mrs Elmer Gulley Columbus Mr and Mrs John Grubb and daughters Lenora Sandra Mr and Mrs Leo Shields Mrs Anna Wiley Athens Mr and Mrs Clark Carbonda Mrs Clara Matheny Columbus Charles Howard Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Pearley Hutchinson Deanville and Chauncex Mrs Mabel Sisson hosted Millfield Needle Club at her mother Elizabeth Robinett s home in Wumper.

Emma Matheny Ashford Matheny the Plains Plains Rich of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin the Plains Nazarene Church Lizzie Shafer Elzina Wharton Dorothy Cade Hocking Matheny Emma Gulley Joseph Gulley William Gulley Wellsburg W. Va John Gulley Norwood Dan Gulley Herman Archibald Margaret Ones Shadyside Elmer Gulley Columbus John Grubb Lenora Sandra Leo Shields Anna Wiley Athens Clark Carbonda Clara Matheny Charles Howard Nelsonville Pearley Hutchinson Deanville

Installation notes for Ncey Rebekahs officers and events

The report lists installation officers Kate Downson deputy president Ruth Beets Peecarose Casey Bee president Nelle Blackford appointed by Noble Grand and Vice Warden Ruth Bridgewater and others with positions from conductor to color bearer. A social hour, potluck, and January birthday observances follow.

Ftagnent Kate Downson de Uty Ruth Bee Oe Bee Nellie Blackford Noble Grand Nelle “Agin Ben Kasler Kate RS Ruth Bridgewater N.G. Audry Leffler B.S Thomas Wilday Lodge

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