Truman Warns Japan War Effort Will Continue Relentlessly
President Truman sent a message to Congress outlining sustained Allied pressure in the Pacific. He asserts U S munitions production will rise dramatically this year despite some curtailment, and notes wartime readjustments will slow employment decline rather than crash it. The West Coast disruption shows Navy repairs are urgent. delaying ship repair could postpone the Japanese war’s end.
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Europe
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Subscriptions Rates and Agency Details in The Messenger
Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail services vary by region and duration. Outside Ohio, annual rates rise and international options exist. Names and offices of representatives appear, with references to second class matter and obituary notices.
Harrowing Himalaya Flight Ends Near Igneous Wall
In a Kunming China National Aviation run, Captain Genovese and crew chase clear air above dense fog as 32 passengers ride the perilous route over the Himalaya hump toward Assam. Facing strong winds, sleet, and a looming ice wall, the crew fights for safe passage amid gear, radio failures, and tense moments with flight staff.
Infantry Day Remembrance for the Soldier on June 15
A reflection on Infantry Day highlighting the infantryman’s crucial role in World War II. The piece notes Germany’s defeat for the moment and honors the countless foot soldiers who stormed hills, fought on Pacific islands, and kept the war winnable. It recalls Bill Mauldin’s depictions and calls for solemn honor of these millions.
After War Civilians Finally to Get Radio Tubes and Farm Gear
The piece notes anger at wartime rationing on civilian goods and predicts surpluses will flood markets after victory. It argues many radios and farm machines were kept from civilians to prove a war on, and that postwar surpluses could disrupt production. The author expects public gratitude once needs are met.
Discoveries Of Serums Promise To Ease Child Illnesses
Welcome news notes potential serums that could prevent or lessen childhood diseases amid wartime strains on families. The piece recalls past childhood illnesses like whooping cough measles chickenpox mumps and asks how new serums might reduce suffering and risk for parents and children.
President Truman and Jack Garner Keep Political Secrets Alive
A Washington note reports Truman sending a friendly letter to former Vice President John Garner of Texas, signaling a possible return to influence. The piece portrays Garner as Jeffersonian in principle and criticizes the modern Democratic Party shift, suggesting the old guard fades as discussions of new roles emerge.
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Truman
John Garner
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New Deal
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Cork
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Rose
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War Relocation Authority to wind down by 1946
Peter Edson reports that the War Relocation Authority plans to cease operations by end of 1945 with about 20,000 detainees remaining at Tule Lake. Most internees will be transferred to the Justice Department for deportation to Japan, while 45,000 eligible citizens have left western camps for destinations nationwide.
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War Relocation Authority
W. R. Cozzens
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Wig Relocation Center
Tule Lake
Calif
Oregon
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Japan
De-Portees
Cida Jans
Ther
United States
Bridge Benefit Draws Phi Delta Theta Members at Fraternity House
Auxiliary members and friends filled 20 tables for a bridge event at the fraternity house. Mrs. , Kenneth Wilcox won the door prize. Mrs. Richard McKinstry chaired arrangements with help from Mrs. Eugene Custer and others.
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Phi Delta Theta
Kenneth Wilcox
Richard McKinstry
Eugene Custer
Frances Evans
Ramaday Link
Seth W. Ows
Trimble Service Men and Local World War II Updates
Mr and Mrs John Andrews hear of son Pfc James Andrews arriving in New York from overseas on Decoration Day after being wounded in Germany on February 28 He will stay two weeks in New York then transfer to a closer hospital Inducted April 1944 he went overseas November The hospital stay totals three and a half months Joe Nelson Jr and Evan Williams met in the Philippines and lunched when Larry Vaughan walked in Mrs E E Mundew relays son Pic Millard Mundew stationed in Germany wrote he was on leave in France at the time of writing Victor Moris who landed at San Francisco arrived in Columbus on Saturday and visited his parents then his wife He has a two week leave before reporting to San Francisco Jack Rush released from a German captivity June 6 1944 writes his wife in Columbus and expects to be home within a month He is son of the late Mr and Mrs George Rush and brother of Mrs Sylvia Maxwell Sgt Withem wounded in Belgium December 23 And Sgt Withem killed December 28 Mrs William Withem daughter Betty Withem and Miss Ruth Beckler of Nelsonville spent weekend at Crile Hospital in Cleveland visiting Cpl Roger Derringer Defiance wounded in Belgium December 23 with his first visit to see them They also saw Bob Hope and Bing Crosby at the hospital Capt William Bully Mandrell on furlough in North Canton after 14 months overseas visited Jacksonville and Gloustep then returned to North Canton He will report to Miami Beach FL June 21 He has served two and a half years WCTU to Meet in Glouster Mrs Ernest Jones hosts Tuesday at two oclock Plans for the WCTU Convention in Athens later in the month are discussed
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Pfc
James Andrews
New York
Germany
Wil
Joe Nelson, Jr
Evan Williams
Philippines
Glouster
San Francisco
Jack Rush
Columbus
George Rush
Wiéter
Sylvia Maxwell
William Withem
Betty M. Withem
Ruth Beckler
Nelsonville
Crile Hospital
Cleveland
Roger Derringer
Withem
Belgium
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
William
Bully) Mandrell
North Canton
Jacksonville
Gloustep
Miami Beach
Fila
Glouster Road Repair Job Set To Start Soon
Glouster council reviews May report and schedules Oakdale road work. The board approves blacktop purchase, directs patching, and seeks township help. Streets to be repaired where others work affects them. Ed Tippie hired as street cleaner for High Street. Flower boxes planned for High Street bridge. Garbage disposal handling ordered. May collections total 510 dollars. receipts from ashes and brick sales noted. Legion post calls meeting for Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Williams
Board of Public Affairs
John Dowler
Columbus
Oakdale
Lancaster
Istreet
Mike Thompson
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Council
Ed Tippie
High Street
Nona Craft
Garden Club
High St. Bridge
Wright
Lunsford
Jake Waldeck
Carl Wright
Priscilla Class Hostess Meeting at Mrs Skinner Home
GLOUSTER The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Frank Skinner Friday evening with assisting hostesses. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs T D McAfoose president Mrs Charles Guinther vice president Mrs B W Conway secretary and Mrs Carl Wilson treasurer. Door prize awarded to Mrs Ralph Hines. Those taking part included Mrs Hines Mrs Chappelear Mrs Taylor and Mrs Cox. Ice cream and cookies served to 14 members.
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Carl Wilson
Ralph Hines
Hines
Chappelear
Taylor
Cox
Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Glouster society notes include Mr and Mrs Everett Dunnett and daughter Jo Ann Delaware visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Dunnett. Dave Cook and family return from Canton to Glouster and occupy their Maple Street home. Mrs John M Morris spent days in Zanesville with Mrs Glena McKinney and JoAnn Morris who works at Avondale for the summer. Jo Ann will return to Glouster when school opens in September. Miss Margaret Hemsley, Monroe schools teacher, summers with parents Thomas and Mrs Hemsley. Mrs Zelma Kaiser and Earl Yaw of Columbus visited at J V Yaw's grandparents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Merrill Ogg hosted their daughter-in-law Morris Ogg of Maplewood New Jersey last week.
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Everett Dunnett
Jo Ann Delaware
Sam Dunnett
Dave Cook
Canton
Glouster
Mapie! St
John M. Morris
Zanesville
Glenna McKinney
JoAnn Morris
Avondale
Jo Ann
Margaret Hemsley
Monroe
Thomas Hemsley
Zelma Kaiser
Earl Yaw
Columbus
J. V. Yaw
Merrill Ogg
Morris Ogg
Maplewood
N. J
Chester Russell Funeral Held in Jacksonville
Funeral services for Chester Russell age 32 of Jacksonville and formerly Millfield were held Saturday at the Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Caffrey officiating. Hymns were sung by Charles Bradfield, Helen Courtney, and Christine Brown. Burial followed in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. He was survived by wife Mary and five children, Raymond Patsy Larry Jerry and Nancy, plus his parents and grandparents Isaac and Samuel Russell. The service was largely attended.
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Chester Russell
Jacksonville
Millfield
Jones Coal Co
Jacksonville Methodist Church
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Charles 8. Bradfield
Helen Courtney
Christine Brown
Hilltop Cemetery
Russell
Samuel Russell
Isaac Russell
Mary
Raymond
Patsy
Larry
Jerry
Nancy
McConaha Funeral Set for Nelly McConaha in Chauncey
Mrs Nellie McConaha 56 lifelong Chauncey resident died Saturday at her Athens home Her funeral is Tuesday at 2 PM at Chauncey Methodist with burial Nye Cemetery She is survived by husband John a son David and six sisters. Nearby, Chauncey residents hosted visiting relatives and friends in town this weekend for extended family gatherings. Regular Millfield Needle Club meets Wednesday at Lizzie Patton home in Millfield. Choir rehearsal at 6 30 PM then official board and worker's conference meet at 7 at Church of Christ.
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Athens
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John
David
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Needle Club
Lizzie Patton
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Cochran Rites Held In Chauncey Friday
Funeral services were held Friday for William H. Cochran age 86 longtime Chauncey resident with Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ officiating Burial was in Nye Cemetery Chauncey He died Tuesday at his home on West Mound Street Chauncey He is survived by his wife Ruhannah and nine children and a brother George Cochran The Plains
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William H. Cochran
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
Nye
Cochran
West Mound St. Chauncey
Ruhannah
George Cochran
the Plains
Gilbert Love Is Returned to Duty
Mrs. Marie Morgan Love received a May 19 letter from her husband, Pfe. Gilbert Love, stating he was released from a hospital in England after being in Germany for hospitalization several weeks ago. He is the son of Mrs. Cynthia Karns of Chauncey and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgat of this city.
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Marie Morgan Love
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Gilbert Love
England
Germany
Cynthia Karns
Henry Morgat
Pierce family transfers to Sandusky home
Mrs. Virgene Pierce and her son Dannie spent two weeks in Chauncey visiting her mother Mrs. Alice Nye and left Thursday for Sandusky to establish residence. Mr. Pierce has been living in Columbus but was transferred there. Mrs. Pierce was joined by her sister Mrs. Pauline Muszalski of Chauncey who will stay a week in Sandusky.
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Chauncey
Virgene Pierce
Dannie
Alice Nye
Sandusky
Pierce
Columbus
Chauncey Nye Transferred to Camp Poste Utah
Chauncey Nye who just returned from New Guinea service and has been serving as military police at Cambridge has been transferred to Camp Poste Utah. His mother Mrs. Alice Nye Chauncey has been informed. Esther Chauncey Class of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet tonight at Mrs. Noah Harvey Ellis Ave for the regular monthly business and social meeting. All members urged to attend.
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Frank Nye
New Guinea
Cambridge
Camp Poste
Utah
Alice Nye
Esther
Chauncey Methodist Church
Noah Harvey
Ellis. Ave
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