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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
4
The piece reflects on the 1945 inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt. It notes the wartime context and Roosevelt's endurance through infantile paralysis, praising his courage and the solemn transfer of power as he embraces a fourth term amidst global conflict and the looming decisions with Allied leaders.
The passage argues that neighbor hood tobacco dealers would know customers’ smoking habits and issue ration cards, detailing a hypothetical family whose combined daily use far exceeds the proposed limit. It questions feasibility, noting human frailty and past government penalties failing to enforce honesty, while suggesting a corncob pipe as an alternative.
Army psychiatrists, assessing a soldier who killed Sir Eric Teichman, describe him as a mentally defective homicidal degenerate with a mental age around 9 and a constitutional psychopathic condition. The article argues for tougher induction screening and more vigilant checks to catch similar cases among military personnel.
Peter Edson notes that Col. J. Monroe Johnson imposed a four day ban on non-war shipments on key Chicago to New York lines. Embargoes followed blizzards in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New York. The effect lingers six to eight months, with harvest season peak freight in fall likely to be impacted.
Glouster High School basketball teams were soundly defeated by Philo on Friday. Philo varsity won 65 to 13, while reserves also prevailed 24 to 7. Swingle led Philo with 16 points. Byers top-scored for Glouster with three. Reserves saw Hartman lead Philo with 13 points. Rogers topped Glouster with five points.
A star shower at Edyth Henry’s home honored Mrs Challene Webb Skipper with many gifts. Attendees included Wanda Meallister Lela Hambel Charlotte Cotter Rosemary McAllister Ethel Liskey Lee Swartz DeLoris Boyer Evelyn McCance Pattie Jo and others. Absent guests sent gifts. The Rothwell Club met at Mrs J Stanley’s on Main Street with nominating and program committees and papers on The Universe In Which We Live and Burma The Land of Peacocks and Pagazee. Cakes and tea were served to a list of members and the hostess.
The Priscilla Class Circle No 2 of the Methodist Church met in the church social rooms Thursday evening for a party led by president Mrs Dave Cox. Devisions led by Mrs Venus Eliott closed with the Lord's Prayer. Fifteen members each recited a verse of Scripture. Venus Elliott won the door prize and lunch was served to members and visitor Rev Winkle by Mrs Goldie Willis and Mrs Ruth Cole.
The W S C S meetings move from the first Monday to the first Wednesday each month. Due to special church meetings starting Feb 4, the society will gather Wednesday Jan 24 at seven o clock. Mrs Emmett Byers departed for Akron to be with daughter Marion, who had an appendectomy, and Marion is in cadet nurse training in Akron. The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ plans an all day quilting with potluck at noon in the social rooms Wednesday.
GLUUSTER Nirele No 1 of the Methodist Church met in the social rooms Friday evening with president Mrs Anetta Lewis in charge. Mrs Clara Golding led devotions, a brief business session followed, and a program featured readings including The Assembly of Crestview High School by Johnny Jones and A Remarkable Tale of the Hymns by Mrs A G Winkle. Rev A G Winkle spoke on Crusade for Christ. ten members plus two guests attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs Rachel Zachine of Glouster R D No 4 was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday January 16 after suffering three heart attacks and is listed in serious condition by her daughter Mrs Sue Z Harvey. The Red Cross seeks furlough for her brother Pvt Joe Zachine in the Aleutians as other relatives are summoned home due to her illness.
Chicago grew rapidly from 1840 into the 1880s, driven by rapid population rise and commercial expansion. The city, initially marshy and malarial, was transformed by drainage and land fill, becoming a meatpacking hub with vast grain elevators, wholesale houses, and rail access. Despite mud, murders, and social roughness, Chicago attracted builders and workers, rapidly outpacing Cincinnati and attracting a steady stream of immigrants and adventurers.
The Nazarene zone rally will be held Friday at The Plains Nazarene Church with sessions at 2 pm and 7 pm. Nine churches including Nelsonville Athens The Plains Belpre Waterford New Lexington McConnelsville and Roseville will attend. Rev and Mrs Targrinson of Beverly Ohio and Ada Lakin will speak and preside respectively.
War Department telegram informs Chauncey residents that Pvt Clifford Davis was wounded in action on January 2 and is hospitalized in France. His brothers Corporal Charles Davis and Pfe Earl Davis also serve in France, all warned for several months.
Frances Sarich of Chauncey, lifelong resident, is reported serene at the Trimble Srisumen. Virgil Coline of Glouster was fined 100 dollars and costs. Mitra Enrich, aged 21, sentenced to 30 days in jail. Mayor Thomas Williams notes a serious heart condition. Adolph Erich and Kurtzman face arrest after an incident with a chair. Jack Smith, SGT in Engineers Corps, stationed overseas, sends souvenirs home. Millfield Church of Christ announces monthly business and social meeting hosted by Mrs de M HL.
The Women's Democratic Club announces a meeting for Thursday evening at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Vernon on Main Street. A potluck lunch will be served. Edyth and Bob Henry, employed in Columbus, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Henry over the weekend.
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