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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1945

Page

4

Fred Stauffer Remembered as Quiet Patriotic Worker

They discuss Fred Stauffer who died after a heart ailment Friday night following arrival home from work. A longtime McBee Company employee, he shared a life of steady labor and wartime sacrifice. His family includes sons in Navy, a son-in-law just back from the Pacific, and another son-in-law overseas. He epitomized quiet American patriotism and duty.

Fred Stauffer Stauffer McBee Company Navy Pacific America

Lausche Reacts to Ohio Legislature Message with Broad Urgency

Governor Lausche’s first message to the new Ohio legislature leaves many state interests unmentioned while signaling a cautious approach to postwar spending. He proposes splitting the $92 million surplus between undivided profits retention and investments in welfare facilities and conservation, stressing prudence as revenues remain robust but needs rise.

Frank 4. Lausche Ohio Lausche

London Daily Mail slams Monty for not getting credit

The London Daily Mail editorial titled A Slur on Monty criticizes Field Marshal Montgomery for halting Rundstedt’s German breakthrough in Belgium and questions Bradley’s explanation of his temporary command. It suggests British criticism of the United States now targets military operations, warning of potential danger.

London Daily Mail Monty Field Marshal Montgomery Belgium Marshal Montgomery Rundstedt Bradley United States

Churchill's power politics charge draws from war strain

David Lawrence argues Churchill misreads American criticisms and overestimates British influence. He says the United States did not wage premeditated imperialism in World War I or II, and warns against portraying US military buildup as selfish power politics. He urges restraint in debate to avoid fueling anti American narratives.

Mr. Churchill Tam United States Churchill Sime Petra France America Britain Churchil Germany Apa

Glouster Rebekahs Install Officers in Lodge Ceremony

Glouster Rebekahs held installation ceremonies for 195 officers of the Marcelite Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall. Retiring Noble Grand Glenna Reese thanked officers and members, presenting Herman E. Jones a gift for past faithful service. The program included a birthday tribute to Thomas Wildey, founder of Odd Fellowship, followed by refreshments.

Irene Morris Lennie Snowden Mage Harry Flo Henry Loulse Zimmer V.G Sylvia Maxwell Julia Byers Edna Embrey Nellie Jones RSNG Jessie Withem LSNG Madge Harry Rs.v.g Lizzie Mc~ Kee LSV Maude Williams Eunice Lamborn Bessie Thompson Anna Eehstenkamper Louise Gladden Lillie Galloway Thomas Wildey Oddfellowship In America Glenna Reese

Hospital Visit Highlights Haskins Family News

Mrs Esta Haskins and daughter Ann visited Sheltering Arms Hospital where Mr Haskins lies after a broken hip. Doctors fitted a pin and plan weight to prevent leg shortening while he rests. Mrs Marie Hamvel, Legion auxiliary president, says American Guide Books have arrived and can be picked up at the Legion Hall.

Glouster Esta Haskint Ann Columbus Sheltering Arms Hospital Marie Hamvel Ladies Auxiiary The American Legion Esta Haskins Hambel Americas Legion Hall

Glouster Estate Appraisals Reported for June Listing Items

The Glouster area details appraisals of estate properties at a Saturday gathering on Main Street. Items include the store and restaurant buildings on High Street, a Sunray Creek bank barn, cottages on Summit Street and Steele Street, and other dwellings, with guests and relatives present.

James Glouster Tate Wiliam Sule Sean James Main St F. Danford H. F. Kittle Minner Main ST St Thyson M.D. Hughes Ath- Swart Eglin Field Fla Senswart Eme Peter Harwirchuck Satur Sencure Fred Burdise Victor Hallam Brinkley Otto Brink Yeacknonville eTx Pinca Seer George Satur Duncan High Street Sunray Creek Victor Norrising Jean Summitt Street Columbus

Public Forum voices on draft law and duties at Chauncey

The Public Forum in The Messenger discusses compulsory wartime service and the draft. Chauncey residents note opposition to a law forcing work assignments and hours, arguing men should not be sent to the front while workers stay employed locally. FRANK BUTTS of Glouster plains questions the policy and the government’s role, urging fair pay and protection for those serving. Local names include Mrs Vallere, Mrs Esther Fiske Danner, Ruth Fiske, Chauncey editor, and neighbors in Glouster, Chauncey, Lancaster, and Athens areas.

the Messenger Public Forum Whitsters Vallere Esther Fiske Danner Dickerson Chauncey Lexington Ave John Morristown Danner Mt, Eal Chanceeveston Masonic Hal Mary Stewart Bell Ruth Ann Lancaster C. V. O'Neil Tiny Charles Coon Larry Fame Athens Plains Carnie Chantre Frank Butts Glouster

Missing Durham serviceman reported by War Department

Telegram from the War Department reports Trimble area resident Don Withem missing. He served in the 99th infantry division on the Belgium front. Loren Anderson and Loren Phillips are noted in Florida and Ohio related service leave, with family visits in Trimble and Gloucester.

Warren Withem von TE. Bennett Loranport Indiana Glouster War Department Don Withem Warren 99Th Infantry Division Belgium

Postwar wage talk and airline fare disputes noted

Peter Edson reports on early postwar wage debate with suggestions of a minimum from 60 cents to a dollar per hour. He notes current manufacturing pay averaging about $1.03 to $1.04 and cites stock market recovery as evidence of business strength. The piece covers George and Taft committees shaping housing policy, and CAB and Post Office tensions over airline and airmail rates, with CAB seeking lower fares but higher airmail revenue protection.

Washington Harry Hopkins Department of Labor Fas Walter F. George George Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate Education and Labor Committee United American Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Eastern Transcontinental-Western Airlines Post Office Department Airines CAB

Ladies Aid Plans Quilting Session at Chauncey Church

Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday for an all day quilting at the church. Funeral attendance noted for Grant Russell and family. Meeting postponed due to unclear local notice.

Ladies Aid Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Grant Russell

Fireglow Ends Chicago Party In Late Oct 8 1871

Jeff Martin attends a Sunday evening gathering hosted by Caroline Henderson in Chicago. A distant, spreading blaze on the West Side draws the guests outside to watch as a strong southwest wind pushes the fire across the river. Conversation shifts from games to concern about the blaze while the host urges guests to stay. The party ends around 10:30 PM on October 8, 1871.

Jeff Martin Chicago Caroline Henderson Caroline Charles Henderson Baltimore Jeff Henderson Briggs House Mr. Pollard Charlie Harrison Street Pollard Jett Pole Tard

Revival Draws Large Crowd at Chauncey Church

At the Chauncey Church of Christ a revival drew a large crowd as visitors from Athens Millfield The Plains and a delegation from Chauncey Methodist attended. A child suffered a burn from a hot water accident during the service and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Rev Joe Maffett spoke on Keeping The Lord's Day and several members joined the church. Guest singers included M O Bryan Marilyn Porter and others with services at 7 30 PM nightly through the week.

Chauncey Raymond Balauncex Chauncey Belt Church of Christ Bailey Chaun Athens Chauncey Methodist Sheltering Arms Hos- Church State Charles Caffrey Joe Maffett Julia Dotinson Smith Isabel ‘Courtney Christine Brown Albert Jackson Donald Henry Elwood ” Daugherty Bob and Don George Williamson Jr Jim Stanley Mr. Maffett M.O. Bryan the Plains Marilyn Porter

Mrs Marie Morgan Love Receives German Flag From Husband

Chauncey Mrs Marie Morgan Love has received a German flag sent by her husband Staff Sergeant Gilbert Love now in Germany. She had not heard from him in over three months. The Christmas Day letter says he received three Christmas boxes from home and notes his relation to Wilbert Love and Cynthia Karns of Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Marie Morgan Love Gilbert Love Germany

Home from Hospital for Joseph Endy Hauncey

Joseph Endy Hauncey has left St Prancla Hospital Columbus after an illness to his right leg. He is accompanied home by family from Greens inils Intwanacet n 6 cabin and is reported in improved condition.

Hauncey Joseph Endy St. Prancla Hospital Columbus Brey

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