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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
4
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Allied forces complete conquest of Rome marking the first major enemy capital liberated in the war. The advance began with Sicily and Salerno landings, Naples capture, Anzio breakout, and a May 11 offensive that reached Rome, costing 55,150 U S casualties. Pope Pius XII is freed as Rome resumes its pivotal role in world history.
The Algens Messenger lists publisher Fred W. as head from 1896 to 1929 and details ownership by The Messenger Publishing Co with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager Chari H. Harri as managing editor. It notes association memberships and republication rights. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail in Ohio and outside Ohio including overseas service. Also mentions second class matter at Athens Post Office and national representatives.
Adolf Hitler interrupted the thinkers quest for global ethics by turning science toward destruction. Dr. Albert Einstein advocates an international intellectual alliance to promote a supra national political force for peace, while facing fierce obstacles from propaganda, radio dominance, and educational battles in the United States and abroad. The piece notes wartime debt rising as Congress and the President churn over the Tax Bill.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill secured Stalin's consent for American and British bombers to fly from Russia. The move allows feints and rapid routes back to Britain, expanding air power against Germany and tightening encirclement of Nazi targets. Major General John H. Deane leads the mission to implement large scale bombing from Russian bases.
Peter Edson weighs the prospects for postwar housing in a column on whether a large construction boom is feasible. He notes industry optimism contrasts with a National Association of Real Estate Boards forecast of about 300,000 new dwellings annually for the first decade, amid shortages of single family homes and apartments and uncertain postwar labor and materials.
In the eighteenth annual California Taxpayers' Association meeting, President A. C. Hardison warned that people must avoid tax overwhelm by governments living frugally, limiting services, and keeping taxes at their lowest feasible point.
About 150 youths and sponsors gathered at Jacksonville Trimble High School gym for the Interchurch County Youth Meet. Trimble Church of Christ led worship with Donna Faye McClellan and Ada Frances Brunton. Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke on Youth's Resources. Next meeting set for July at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church.
Pete Patterson Chauncey of the Navy stationed in Boston arrives for a three day visit to his mother Mrs Emma Patterson and family in Millfield after overseas service in the last 18 months. Pvt Charles Ted Sanders on a 15 day furlough from Camp Bland ing Florida visits his wife Helen Patton Sanders and children Sandra and Joe and his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders in Millfield.
Mrs. Bertha Sanders hosted Millfield Needle Club at her home. Members gifted Elizabeth Robinett a birthday fund. A refreshment course followed a pleasant evening. Attendants included Eda Heffken Jessie Fulton Ida Hill Lizzie Patton Nellie Brookins Donna Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Lucille Sanders and Bertha Sanders.
Revival services begin tonight at 8 o clock at the Morristown Holiness Church with Rev. Ray Pidcock as pastor. Evangelist Rev. Harry Dickerson of Carbondale will lead the meetings, and the Dickerson sisters will provide special music as the series runs nightly at 8 o clock.
The Chauncey City Council will convene this evening at 7 o clock in the mayor s office for the regular monthly meeting. Members listed include Arthur, J Smith, Joseph Cline, Walter Kovaleski, Frank Ferrer, John Smart and William Leffler.
Chauncey guests including Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson Grant Russell Mr and Mrs Hollis Stalder and sons Richard and Samuel and Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney attended the dedication. Reverend Courtney spoke and Richard Stalder played an accordion solo. The party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Richardson and they enjoyed a picnic dinner.
Progressive Study Club party at Miss Lalla Dan ford home on Tuesday June 6 at 6 30 PM includes picnic supper. W C T U meets at Mrs R B Smith home on Madison Street Tuesday June 6 at 2 PM. E K Peugh Gladys Hall travel to West Point NY for pre commencement events as son William Peugh graduates. Lawrence Andrews at Fort Bliss Texas on furlough with parents.
Miss Rhoda Hammill stationed in Washington visited Sgt Hammill in Madison Street. Charleston, Ohio friends hosted Mar guerite Stephenson’s exam trip to Columbus. Paul Bingman and wife from Marion plan summer stay with C A Bingmans. Several residents traveled to Detroit Clinton and Columbus for family and medical visits. Nyle H Cannon left for Camp Cooke after 10 days in Columbus with wife and parents.
Glouster officials report a community drive has raised 100 for a new drinking fountain for Depot Square. The list shows contributions from local businesses and residents including Glouster Business Men's Association 25 and Eagles Lodge 10, totaling the required amount. The current fountain will be repaired or moved if possible.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel hosted visitors from Glenford and Dayton with others from Corning Ath ens and Nelsonville visiting neighbors on Lower Plains. Several Athens residents including Mrs. Mable Swartz and Mrs. Emory Hammond traveled to Upper Plains to visit friends and relatives.
The Plains Mr and Mrs John H Lovsey honored their daughter Wanda on her eleventh birthday with a dinner party. Guests included Ila Kalchback Junior Nida Ralph Pierce Anna Lu Wright Dick Hardy Mary Lee Hardy Joanna Call Curtiss Calentine Delores and Gene Novotoni Russell and Roger Tinkham Shirley and Betty McGee Don Nicholson Ronald Bickley and son Gary Mrs David Hook and daughter Shelia Mr and Mrs Lovsey and children Johnny Hazel and the guest of honor.
Mrs. Adda Phillips reports her son John a Warrant Officer in Little Rock Arkansas announced the birth of a daughter on May 25 named Jane Travis. Also notes Miss Lois Cecil returns home from Middleport teaching duties for the summer and several local visits during Memorial Day weekend.
The County Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ will meet in the Nelsonville Church of Christ Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Residents of Glouster may depart from the local church at 7 30. Those wishing to attend should contact Reverend Tigner to reserve a bus seat.
Mary Gamwell and Nona Craft hosted the Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter O.E.S. at the Gamwell home on Main Street. The evening featured a business session and two contests with Lena E. Davis and Ora Kittle sharing first prize in one, Isabel Bulloch winning the second. Refreshments included homemade ice cream cake and iced tea for a list of members.
Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met Friday at Mrs. Lou Munden's home. Devotions were led by Mrs. A G Winkle. Mrs. E H Taylor reported 36 sick cards sent. Officers elected by acclamation: Mrs. Dave Cox president, Thelma Chappelear vice president, B Conaway secretary, Carl Wilson treasurer. Lunch for 18 members and one guest followed.
Jacksonville Lodge No. 1034 Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet at 7 30 PM to install officers. The lodge urges all members to attend and notes a spaghetti dinner will follow the ceremonies.
A wartime memoir fragment follows a society girl turned worker in a war plant. The narrator recalls a string of reckless remarks about being fired and inventing a plan, leading to a Personnel audit that reveals his college background and a shift from dissatisfaction to an unexpected draft into inspection under Mr. Warner.
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