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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

14

Eisenhower reception highlights a future in U S military leadership

The Washington dispatch notes General Eisenhower received a warm reception in Congress and delivered a clear speech praising Allied forces. It discusses Marshall's retirement rumors, Eisenhower's potential roles, and the possibility of elevating him within the joint chiefs of staff for future war planning.

Washington Exenhower Congress Europe Eisenhower Allied Control Commission Marshall Stimson General Marshall General Pershing Joint Chiefs of Staff General Eisenhower Japan Far East Berlin

Flight over the Himalayas Aerial Narrow Escape

This reminiscence recounts a perilous high altitude flight from Kunming to Dinjan with Captains Perach and Fox. The trio battles turbulence and downdrafts near the Santsungshan range crossing 12 260 feet, nearly crashing before escaping into a sunlit break in the clouds.

Shueiching

Some & Slopes Near Shueiching Aerial Tragedy Tale

An aviation narrative recounts near disaster near Shueiching as a plane glides to avoid a peak. Petach and Fox collide with the peak while another crewman, Bill, perishes in flames. Skippy Lane voices a debate between medal seeking and war winning.

Shueiching Hung Petach Fox Bill Mart Skippy Lane Skippy

Flying Farmers Aim for Postwar Air Planes in Rural Life

A trade article argues postwar farmers will adopt light airplanes as farm equipment. It cites a 69 percent postwar market share for planes, cites Oklahoma Flying Farmers, and lists uses from sowing and dusting to hauling produce and school trips. The piece predicts wide impact on rural life and even rodeos as aviation blends with farming culture.

Implement & Tractor America Vermont The Oklahoma Flying Farmers

Preservation urged for Athens State Guard unit

Local leaders warn Athens faces losing the long standing State Guard contingent if community support wanes as the unit must largely rebuild within 30 days. Recruiters report success but fear withdrawal of backing will end a century old tradition linked to Athens early settlers and regional defense.

Athens State Armory Amon Meas

Rural ministers strengthen farm youth life in Ohio churches

The rural minister in Ohio boosts farm youth development through university training. He helps keep youth on the farm by connecting them with 4 H clubs, Grange, Boy Scouts, and schools. Fellowship groups sponsor social activities and vacation Bible schools as autos shrink distances and rural life blends with town centers.

Ohio Oise Finizhins Varius Prietts Rutepagtars Grange Boy Scouts

Edson examines wartime fatigue and reform proposals

In Washington comments rail against ongoing rationing and price controls. Edson sketches a point system to justify civilian discharges and outlines civic duties from thrift to blood drives, suggesting reforms to ease war fatigue and redirect home front efforts.

Washington Cren

Unpaid Balance Mentioned in Nazi Context

The piece notes Hitler allegedly owed 400,000 marks in back taxes, framed to contrast modern American efforts against criminal figures with a casual, satirical tone. It invokes war-era figures and references to evading income taxes as a political jab.

Hitler

Sales tax chart on display in County Auditor office

A chart showing how sales tax money is allocated was displayed in the office of County Auditor Clyde O. Gibson. The brief item notes the display location and purpose without further details.

Clyde O. Gibson

Morison reunion set for June at Morrison home

New England notes report the annual Morison family reunion will be held Saturday June 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lo T Morrison. Relatives and friends are invited. Weekend guests from Indianapolis Shelbyville South Zanesville and California were welcomed.

New England Morison Krs Lo T. Morrison J. C. Wooley Indianapolis Ind Donna Jane Tethert Shelbyville Stanford Wooley Ward Isy Diann South Zanesville L.wy Morrison Sterhfone Presbyterian Suday School Vos Tenns Lons Winner Emmett Copeland Tyle Stohart Raymond Gould Lewis Smith Mollisen Ovie Mereteson Inwin Smith Kate Copeland Mary Starten Ellie Bean Thelma Smith Verdell Stevenson Even Lou Winner Betty Ann Maca Joan Wood Joe Wilma Morrison Rolla Toeffler Charles Watraven Donalt Poston Paw Gary Carol Ann Gould Donald Rosalee Coneland David Starha Marty South Pete Smith Sara Jane Stohach Wooh. Starlin Howard Shavki Anna Louis Kenneth Gould GN. Or California Benther Raymond Marquie Pawl Gould Canon Ci Colorado Floyd Mareatet Dai Rack- Jane Mere Mary Stariun Wiliam Mulpas Chicken Athens Remond Marquis

Ear of Inonysnis cavern amplifies whispers near Shavis

The artificial cave near Shavis amplifies sounds and whispers, with residents claiming it overhears conversations. Alleged bystanders say a tenant named Dioscus placed people to listen in, turning the space into an overheard polis ital aulisaners.

Inonysnis Shavis Luis Aegand Dioscus

War Today Minersville Social and Personal Notes

Minersville social items report funerals and family visits. Names include Annie Bartels, Leona Morris, Kate Bartels, Alpha Radford, Manning Daniels, Walter Houdashelt, Artie Gardner, Linnie Rummel, Gladys Smith, Glenna Rummel, Mary Schaefer, Alma Streich, Otis Parkers daughter, Otto Hartenbach, Norman McCallum, Mary Juan Watson, Robert Roush, Mary Culningham, Florence Culningham, Alice Culningham, John Culningham, Mary Jones, Roy Jones, and others. Also notes marriages, travel, and service-related movements among residents and former locals.

Minersville Annie Bartels Henry Bartels Leona Morris Cleveland Kate Bartels John Mitchell Albert Bartels Glouster Fred Bartels Ernest Alpha Radford Charleston Annie Thomas Edward G. Morgan Eaton Hugh Daniels Dayton William Wright Lancaster Parsonage Neill Ave Columbus Ohio Houdashelf Margaret Houdashelf Linnie Rummel Akron Gladys Smith Albert Hawse Rummel Hawse New Otto Hartenbach Norman McCallum Robert, Roush Mary Juan Watson Racine George Culningham Florence Alice Son Ohn Wheeling Ida Phillips John Cu Tnttinellaan Europe Germany Ethel Clara Garland Margaret McCallum Gayton Charles Jenkins Cassie Jones Victor Stewart St. Albans W. Va Jack Stivers Kooster Vale St Pomeroy George Daniels Edson Roush Carmel Edith Burnell Rome Robert Burnell Chicago Margaret Moore Huntington

Dexter Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and News

Dexter brief updates list guests and social visits: the Hamptons host the McCanns. Nelle Nelson and Arlene visit Gallipolis. Lewis Saxton regains consciousness after a stroke in Ironton. the Braley family hosts visitors at Diesville. Halliday family visits Carpenter. Mrs Wither Pierce of Bradbury visits. Mr and Mrs Nichols of Mr Damian visit. Race Hill and Homer West guests in Parker Run.

Soybean Use Claims From Cleveland Firm VP

Sprague of the Glidden Co. declares yesterday that ample quantities of the male sex harmers may be obtained from soybeans, signaling a new use for the crop.

Cleveland Sprague Glidden Co

Rocksprings Personal Mention Highlights Local Visits

Rocksprings notices list numerous residents visiting relatives and friends, including Henry Zeisler and Harold Zeisler of Youngstown, Mrs. Bernard Ashworth of Columbus, and visits involving the Grueser, Bolin, and Taylor families. Short items note a Children’s Day program canceled, plus births and hospital stays at Holzer and Crown City.

Hemlock Garden Club Avice Rous Howard ‘Bolin Henry Bailey Henry Zeisler Harold Zeisler Youngstown Bernard Ashworth Amos Leonard Lester Taylor Crown City Betty Mrs. Taylor Mark Grueser Michael Francis Holzer Hospital Kate Weyersmiller Harf Jewell Curtis Pomeroy Roy Davis Carol Anta Reuter Pontiac Michigan

Prison Death Report in Wethersfield Malforms Tale

A 37 year old inmate Nicholas A Rossi died in the State Prison after a murder case involving Mrs Hecin Plainville. Official records reference a violent past including boxing protest activities and a former college law student turned convict. The filing hints at a crime scene linked to a broader unknown plot and mentions Rossi's brother Robert as a notable figure.

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch United States Marhall Dinjan Tongsawa India England Perach Kunming Remaunming Yungping Santsungshan Assam Tating Himalayas China Peter Edson Sir Wilfred Grenfelk Athens Fairgrounds Hancock H. W. Humphrey Adena Gill Camp Rotan Thor Olson Davey Ohio University Mrs. Loring Cannett Mabel and Loring, Jr Ravenswood Alice Philips S. Colleza St Dorothy Shutz Charles FP. Kipcher Buckeye Lake Jean L. Thompson Fear W. Chase M. E. Chatley Christian Church Parsonage Miss Thompson East Side School New England News D. M. Roberts, Jr Chungking Wenchow Russia Amoy Swatow Hangzhow Shanghai Indo-China Malay Peninsula Bias Bay Hong Kong Kowloon Canton Formosa Foochow Hangchow Okinawa Siangshan Sarimen Taichow Kungning Nanning Dexter By Galbraith Rocksprings Elwetrecui
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