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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
4
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Ex-president Herbert Hoover, famed for aiding Europe’s needy, returns to Washington to confer with President Truman. Truman invites Dewey and Landon to discuss national and international affairs, signaling bipartisan resolve to end the war and shape the postwar era. Hoover’s steadiness is praised as a boost to public confidence in leadership and the nation’s path forward.
A columnist argues that American Communists threaten democracy as postwar Europe shifts toward Soviet influence. The piece claims Marxism gains among elites and youth through state supervision appeals and warns that economic hardship could push many workers toward communism with Moscow’s help.
A wartime call stresses massive mobilization to push men and materiel to the Pacific and Europe. Emphasis on cotton and wool uniforms, lumber, steel, chemicals, weapons, and ships for mass campaigns as Japan and Hitler are challenged.
President Truman proposes boosting unemployment benefits to 25 a week by supplementing current payments, raising questions on uniform state administration, cost, and inflation risk. The plan prompts a broad, contested debate on federal versus state control, eligibility, and wartime readjustment.
In San Francisco, Peter Edson lampoons secret UN Charter deliberations with wit about US delegation nicknames, bemused officials, and press mischief. He cites exchanges ranging from Bethune to Tan Masaryk, and quips about draft committees, Esperanto debates, and caricatured experts at Cliff House.
Corning area notices list numerous visits across Columbus Newark New Lexington and Crooksville. Individuals named include Arthur Walters Ralph Fouts Vern Palmer Alice Bell Madeline Quinn and Grace Roeks with gatherings at various homes and weekend fishing trip near McConnelsville.
WLW prepares a Farm Hour broadcast from Ralph Davis's Walnut Township farm in Gallia County. Attendees include Roy Battles, Earl Neal, Ross Johnston, George Bigger, Daniel Canton, Jim Wells, Bob Wheaton, Dr. B. R. Dodd, and local agents F C Christ and E G Roser. The interview records the Davis farm's erosion to productive state. Broadcast timing to be announced by WLW.
James Boges, a state highway garage employee, suffered serious injuries Tuesday when a tractor pinion fell on his left foot during county road work. He left work for a day, then crawled about on crutches two days later.
Miss Florence Elizabeth Krodel daughter of Mayor B Walter Krodel received her diploma from Stephens College for Women Columbia Missouri She completed secretarial studies with emphasis on airline office and will return home tonight
A brief note from the editor explains that rationing of public forum letters requires concise submissions. Writers must shorten letters to express opinions within the department's preserved space and editorial conclusions.
The writer, a serving Athens soldier, complains that citizens back home seem untroubled by the late President's death and criticizes local stores for not closing during the funeral and a local gentleman for wishing Roosevelt dead ten years ago. He questions returning home under narrow minded Republicans.
Blue Lake community notes report Mrs. Hattie Fry seriously ill after a hip fracture while Miss Myra Sheets returns to Columbus to be secretary to Capt. Gilbert at the S43rd AAF depot. Also noted are homecomings from overseas, farm activity, labor shortages, and crop yields with fruit and berry prospects. Horatio Greenough identified as the first American sculptor employed at the Capitol.
Murray City notes a blend of local social visits and family travel. Residents and nearby visitors including Detroit, Lancaster, Logan, Willoughby, Nelsonville, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Barberton, and Glouster share frequent sojourns, hospital stays, and kinship, with several returning home after visits.
Frank Wheeler and Charles Mullen of Charleston Road were arrested for intoxication by Patrolman Noble. Wheeler released on city cash bond while Mullen fined 15 dollars plus costs. Jimmy Hatfield of Arlee arrested on a warrant for assault and battery on Wilson Sayre, fined 3 dollars and costs. State authorities report no fatal accidents on West Virginia highways over the holiday.
An article argues that marital tensions stem from economic strain and privacy needs. It urges both partners to disclose finances, respect personal space, and address irritants honestly to avoid futile blame. It frames happiness vs affluence as the core question.
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Syria’s clash between natives and French troops over sovereignty promises in the Atlantic Charter. He links Persian withdrawal demands to postwar rivalries, noting past British and Russian influence in Persia and the goal of America as a buffer.
Pat C. Parestides and family prepared to depart June 1 for a three month stay in Europe. Thor Olson visited Mercersburg Pennsylvania staying with his son Hjalmar, a Mercersburg Academy student. Kathleen Orr received an investiture at a Troop Six Athens Girl Scouts meeting.
Miss Helen Peoples and Miss Jean Gist led five winners in the Silver Mirror Beauty contest at Ohio University. Gist is a senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gist, while Peoples is a junior and daughter of Mrs. O. F. Peoples. winners were chosen from photographs submitted to James R. Quirk, editor of Photo Play. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sherrard and daughters Kathryn and Patricia visited Akron relatives over Decoration Day, and extensive alterations were made at 52 Franklin Ave, owned by O. F. Rowland, with J. Tn Tritipo in charge of the work.
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