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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1946

Page

4

Demobilization debate from Washington dispatch

David Lawrence notes military leaders face criticism over overseas mutinies and delayed demobilization policy. He argues Congress and the War Department should clarify plans, suggests expanding the Marine Corps to 500000 for Pacific replacements, and says Europe can rely on volunteers while recruitment for the Pacific remains the key challenge.

Washington Mt Dema Plas Congress Con United States Wan Department America Marine Corps Pacific Europe Frany E Cejay

Mysterious Dinner Confrontation Ends With Threats

In a dim pub Pike and Roger Bland clash as Bland hints at forcing Pike to testify. Lois senses danger while Pike plans a library meeting and may pursue Miss Felton, Bakerfield kin, and Mrs Clay to uncover a hidden motive. The informant message ups the stakes as the night unfolds.

Pike Lois Sam Miss Felton Mary Butler Bakerfield Clay Fay Tudor Marcia Clary Roger Bland

Public Responsibility on Home Front and Army Morale

The article reports on a Frankfurt meeting between General McNarney and enlisted men amid homeward demonstrations. It critiques public pressure on Congress and draft boards, notes shortages of replacements, and warns that pullback from abroad risks weakening national defense and inviting foreign powers. It cautions that both political extremes align against sustained international duties.

McNarney Frankfurten-the-Main le Havre Congress States Europe Germany Japan Joe Johnny Russia

When a strike becomes rebellion in England

William Collins argues that Britain moving to state control of coal mines marks the Labor regime’s first major step toward socialism. He warns government ownership would shift workers from servant to master, predicting harsher government suppression of strikes and contrasting the private coal sector in the United States where miners can protest without facing government-led oppression.

Britain England

Bowles Weevil Ignores Cotton Regret In OPA Ceiling Row

Peter Edson surveys OPA plans to set a base ceiling of 22.42 cents a pound on 15 16 inch mid dlning cotton. Southern cotton farmers call it an insult while cotton mill interests warn higher raw prices ripple to textiles and clothing. OPA argues parity demands uniform treatment and warns price controls may otherwise unravel. Biblical and moral quotes close the column.

Washington OPA Chester Bowles Mr. Bowles Arkansas Bowles Elper Thomas Oklahoma Acshire Metx

Mayle Home in Glouster Swept by Fire Saturday

The Glouster fire department battled a Saturday blaze at the Hayes Mayle property in No 6 District. Mrs Mayle and a boarder Wiley Harris were inside before a neighbor alerted them. Fire Chief John Crawford estimated about 1000 dollars in damage to building and furniture, likely from defective wiring, with both insured.

Glouster Hayes Mayle No. 6 John ‘Crawford

Stationed in Germany After Furlough Home

Major Galloway, assistant commander at Seventh Army Headquarters, landed in Heidelberg Germany after a 40 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs R C Galloway. He traveled by plane from New York to Germany to rejoin duties.

Glouster R. C. Galloway W. Gallow Heidelberg Germany New York Major Galloway Seventh Army Headquarters

Glouster Club Notes and School Social Surprise

Glouster Rothwell Club met at Mrs. Elizabeth Chute 30 New St with nine members. Mrs. M. M. Bryson discussed Plastics wartime and postwar civilian use, followed by a member discussion and roll call. Sharon Kay Forgeress received a surprise ice cream party at Hollister School with gifts from class and teacher. Jacksonville P T A set meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM with games and refreshments. Belford Hemsley visited Glouster from Ohio returning after four months in the army intelligence division.

J. H. Henshaw W. A. Craft O. A. McDonald E. MM. Blower Carl Wilson T. A. Noon Alta Swenney M. M. Bryson Sharon Kay Hollister School Sstil Eur Sharen Judy Carey

Glouster Personal Notes From Weekend Travels

Mr and Mrs William Hartley visited Jacksonville Saturday to see relatives including Mr and Mrs Nick Hartley and Mrs Mary Withem in the Hartley family circle. Bellaire guest Mr and Mrs Robert Williams joined Mrs Emily Jonas and Mr Harold Brown in town for the weekend. Coach Neal Roberts of Glouster spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Vane Roberts in Zanesville. The Bryson family of Toledo visited their relatives Mr and Mrs John Dyer and Mr and Mrs E K Bryson, with Alberti Hall of Athens also visiting. Mr and Mrs Robert Bulloch and daughter Donna Lee were at the Bulloch home on Sunday.

William Hartley Jacksonville Nick Hartley Hartie Mary Withem Robert Williams Bellaire Emily Jonas Harold Brown Neal Roberts Glouster Sehonts Vane Roberts Zanesville

Presidential Citation for First Lieutenant Robert Clark

First Lieutenant Robert Clark received a Presidential Citation through Major General T. E. Bourke for heroic actions on Iwo Jima. Under heavy fire he evacuated a forward platoon, moving them 75 yards to safety amid mortar and small arms fire, with minimal casualties. Mrs. Jack Gardner received a telephone update from S-Set. Jack Gardner that he had landed in San Francisco and would return home soon after nearly three years in service including 24 months overseas.

Robert Bob Clark U.S. Mail Corps T. E. Bourke Marine Corps Iwo Jima Volcanic Islands Clark Jack Gardner S-Set Jack K. Gardner San Francisco Frank

Pfc Denver L Cline Home on Short Furlough

Chauncey soldier Pfc Denver L Cline visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. John N. Cline Mill Street and other relatives during a 3 day furlough. He received an honorable discharge and has re entered the regular army at Camp Atterbury for further assignment. He earned a medal for expert riflemanship during his service.

Chauncey Denver Cline John N. Cline Mill St Regular Army U.S Camp Atterbury

Glouster Hospital Aides and Local Visits Reported

GLOUSTER Ben Woidberg was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday by John S. Blower ambulance for treatment. Mr. Goldberg suffered a heart attack early Friday. The Blower ambulance also took Mr. Harry Swart to Gibbons Hospital in Logan Sunday. Swart returned home from Gibbons about ten days ago but his condition worsened and he was again admitted. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage three weeks ago. MEET TONIGHT GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at Mrs. Willis Blower home on Braun St tonight at 7:30. VISITS FAMILY CHAUNCEY Richard Wilcox pastor of Millfield Church of Christ spent Friday and Saturday in Sylvania, Ohio visiting his mother Mrs. Myrtle Wilcox and family.

Bland Pike Mareia Blard Roger Bland Mr. Bland Luigi Luigus Tras Mr. Calvin Leslie Hitt Hitt Lois Fay Tudor Glouster Ben Woidberg Sheltering Arms Hospital John S. Blower Goldberg Blower Harry Swart Gibbons Hospital Logan Mr. Swart Junior Progressive Study Club Willis Blower Braun St Chauncey Richard Wilcox Millfield Church

Veteran of Pacific Home After Years of Service

Victor L. Tucker has received an honorable discharge from the Navy after more than three years of service. He served in the Philippine Islands aboard the S.C. Tdi and earned the Asiatic Pacific, Philippine Liberation, Good Conduct Medals, and American Defense bar. He returns to Chauncey to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tucker, with brothers Raymond, Preston, and Victor L. Tucker Jr. listed as serving or having served.

Chauncey Victor L. Tucker M. O. MI Sky Navy Mir Ray Tucker May Ave Philippine Islands S.C. Tdi

Appendectomy for Chauncey Graham Reported

Chauncey Francis Graham, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Graham, Chauncer, was transported by ambulance to Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta Friday night to undergo an appendectomy. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs Dorothy Graham.

Chauncey Francis Graham Otto Graham Chauncer Stouts Ambulance Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Dorothy Graham

Birthday Celebrations and Local Honors Across Athens

Ten years ago Jean Kilpatrick aged 12 and brother George 25 attended a double birthday at the Kilpatrick home in Athens with other local families. Prizes went to Nancy Rutherford Spencer White and Florine Conner. Jim Campbell a long time Gallipolis resident and former slave was honored at a surprise dinner on his 84th birthday. Twenty years ago events included a square dance in Cann on Hill with 1.59 attendees and council changes in Glouster. Isaac Jones was named Athens National Bank president with James H. McClure becoming cashier after moving from Cleveland.

Jean Kilpatrick George Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Athens Billy Beckley Earl Beckley S. College St Nancy Rutherford Spencer White Florine Conner Jim Campbell Gallipolis Southern Ohio Electric Company Jim John McNeraley Electric Company James H. McClure Athens National Bank Fred L. Alderman Mr. McClure Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank

Funeral Rites Held For Jess Coon 58

Funeral services for Jess Coon age 58 veteran of World War One and longtime Beaumont resident were held at his Nelsonville home with burial at Greenlawn cemetery. A daughter Mrs Lela Shrieve from a former marriage lives in The Plains and a brother Frank Coon resides at Lower Plains.

Chauncey Jess Coon Beaumont Nelsonville Greenlawn Lela Shrieve the Plains Frank Coon Lower Plains

Three Weeks in Gibbons Hospital Improves Resident

Chauncey resident Harry Swart was in Gibbons hospital Logan for three weeks in serious condition. He was moved to his home in Glouster last week by John Blower ambulance. His condition has improved and he is brother to Mrs. Estela Jones and Mrs. Nelle Jorden of Chauncey.

Chauncey Harry Swart Gibbons Hospital Logan Glouster John Blower Estela Jones Nelle Jorden

Revival Services Held at Plains Church Paris Ohio

Revival services in progress at The Plains Church of the Nazarene with Rev. J. N. Lakin assisted by Rev. Drell G Gott. Former pastor Athens listed on vangée. Services each night open to the public.

Chauncey The Plains Church of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin Drell G Gott Athens

Watkins Receives Release From Navy Duty

Chauncey Lieut Albert T Watkins USNR son of Mr Mrs A E Watkins recently released to inactive duty after serving aboard destroyer USS McDougal now living in Cleveland with wife and daughter Charlotte

Chauncey Albert T. Watkins A. E. Watkins U.S. S. McDouzal Cleveland Charlotte

Removed to Hospital Ida Lovesy Taken for Gall Stone Surgery

Mrs Ida Lovesy wife of Elmer Beitel cheis was removed to Osteopathic hospital Marietta last week suffering from gall stones She will probably undergo surgery Rev Gilbert Courines Chauncey attended a church meeting in Dayton and visited his brother and sister in law in Springheld Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday at Chauncey Methodist Church for an all day luncheon Miss Hazel La Hugh Columbus former Chauncey resident spent the weekend in Millfield with Dr and Mrs C N Sanders

Ida Lovesy Elmer Beitelcheis Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Dayton Chauncey Gilbert Courines Church of Christ At Springheld Paul Courtney Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Dover Hazel Lahugh Columbus Millfield C. N. Sanders

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Liberal Democrats Tryhn Clay Pik Los Mr. Hill Wiliam Collins Peter Edson Watthew Hearner Bushnell God Mary Baker Eddy Mayle No. 6 District Jacksonville-Trimble Elementary Parent + Teachers Association TSITS Belford Hemsley Thomas Hemsiex Efe Army Law Intelligence Droops Shingle Inn Van Hemsley Alley Shingle Inn‘s Shingle Inn’s Betty Luke Tao Leona Winnie Opal Jewels Mona Shepard P. Price D. Vernon M. Hemsley J. Bailey Waphe J. Cotter Adams By Galbraith NGA Service, Inc T.M. Reg U.S. Pat George Pacific Home Victor Tucker Dick Evans Cannon Hill Fred R. Beasley Farace Hugh Mullican Harry iColley Mayor Park Glouster Council Clyde Williams William Miller Isaac Joness Plains Church Lt. Watkins
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