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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1945

Page

4

War Demobilization and Pacific Front in Global War View

A Washington correspondent argues for framing end of hostilities as a global victory rather than a European focus. He lauds Eisenhower and Pacific leaders like Mitscher Hewitt and Kinkaid, warning against premature celebrations while urging unified demobilization and equal service recognition across theaters.

Washington United States Europe Pacific America Hitler Germany Japan Eisenhower War Department New York Pacifhc Marc Mitscher Congress Admiral Kinkaid Surigao Strait General MacArthur Philippines Lingayen Gulf Guadalcanal MacArthur New Guinea Army Navy Marine Corps Department of National Defense

Missing Page Fragments Describe War Hardship and Food Strain

Fragmentary text references Germany and the United States in wartime, noting hunger among soldiers and civilians. It mentions shortages, morale, and the toll of conflict, with scattered phrases about protection, shelter, and distant fronts.

Postwar automotive industry hints at new engineering strides

Fragmentary OCR text references postwar car design and engineering advances. Mentions speed, traffic, and industry people, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities. The readable fragments imply discussions of design innovations and manufacturing but provide no concrete outcomes or names.

Peter Edson's Letter From Washington

Peter Edson discusses Russian propaganda and Cold War messaging. He notes Moscow uses radio and state outlets to shape public opinion, while Western efforts rely on registered media. The piece contrasts anti fascist messaging with push toward global peace and postwar security structures.

Athens civil service top scorer among pension administrators

Richard W. McKinstry of Athens County led Civil Service exams for Old Age pensions administrators, highest grade among local candidates. A report notes Prof. and Mrs. Morton and daughters vacationing in Highland. Other items mention Camp Harmony, Kiwanis talk on a Tennessee trial, Sans Souci Club dinner, and Athens golf matches at Athens Country Club.

Mars Richard Wwe, McKinstry Athens Athens County Chillicothe Golf Club Athens Country Club Hernstein Chillcothe Don Peden Wien B. R. Smith

Glouster Stadium Services Attract Large Audience

Glouster reports a Sunday evening stadium service drawing about 40 percent more attendees than the prior week. Rev. Eugene Brown preached on “Answered Prayer” after a soldier’s letter from the Philippines, while M. M. LeFavor led music with Mrs J. H. Elias at the piano. The union service remains open to all.

Glouster M. M. LeFavor J. H. Elias C. B. Tigner Jesson Eugene Brown Brown Robert Bulloch Philippines

Columbuz People Visit Rockhold Family

Mr and Mrs William Richards of Columbus visited here as Kuesis of Mr and Mrs C K Rockhold. Mrs Richards and her father attended funeral services for Edwin Sare at Concord Sunday afternoon. The Richards returned to Columbus Sunday evening. Mrs H A Rogers Lewis was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in the John S Blower ambulance for minor surgery Friday morning.

Glouster H. A. Rogers Sheltering Arms Hospital John Ss. Blower

Thea Chapter To Hold Final Meeting Tuesday

Thea Chapter OFS in GLOUSTER will hold its final summer meeting Tuesday evening at Masonic Hall. Obligation Night will be observed and refreshments will be served.

Thea Chapter Glouster Thea Chapter Ofs Masonic Hall

Chauncey announces marriage of Melvene Mckibben to Francis Hines

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Ralph McKibben announce the marriage of their daughter Melvene McKibben to Francis J Hines Boatswain Mate 2c of Falls City Nebraska. The ceremony occurred June 11 in Sharpsburg with family members noted.

Chauncey Ralph McKibben May Melvene “Oeman Brooklyn Francis J. Hines Falls City Nebraska

Service Men Chronicle From Glouster Area

Raymond Maxwell T5 assistant chaplain at 52nd Station Hospital in Italy reports arrival on furlough to his parents in Glouster He will visit Norman Nebraska then return to see them Sgt Charles Champlin and his wife’s family return from Akron to continue furlough before departing to the Azores First Lieut C L Seckinger and family hosted guests in Cuyahoga Falls Sir William Osborne leaves for San Francisco after a day leave with Braunsville relatives Osborne has 15 months in service with 12 in the Pacific and earned three battle stars

Raymond Maxwell T-5 52Nd Station Hospital Italy Neasley Maxwell Glouster R. D. 1 States Norman Neb France Charles Champlin Lester Champlin Akron

Loria Dodson Dies At Home In Glouster At 60

Loria Chester Dodson aged 60 died at his Glouster home Sunday night after months of illness. Born in Corning he lived in Glouster since 1913. Survived by wife Marie son Howard a coxswain’s mate on Oahu Island, Hawaii. three brothers Francis M New Lexington William Glouster Jesse Columbus. three sisters Miss May Dodson Porterville Mrs May Howe Maita RD 1 and Mrs Gertrude Gladden Corning. Funeral arrangements with John S Blower funeral home pending.

Glouster Loria Chester Dodson Corning W. W Dodson Marie Howard Oshu Island Francis M New Lexington William Jesse Columbus May Dodson Porterville May Howe

Leopard Cubs and Safari Turn Safe Hunt Into Thrilling Moment

The narrator recounts a hunting safari in India with Tony Mercede and Gingiss, chasing leopards in the jungle. A mother leopard is killed in self defense, and the trio discovers three cubs nearby, leading to a tense standoff and a decision to approach the cubs without drawing their rifles. The scene ends as the cubs remain near their mother’s death site and the men prepare for the next step.

Tony Mercede Kunming Vince Calcutta Tongsawa Gingiss States Tony Dinjan

Dover Soldier Praised For Work On Battle Front

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Russ Childress received a letter from their son Cpl Gilbert C attached to the 20th Field Hospital Ninth Army in Germany. The commendation praised the hospital staff for caring for casualties near the Rhine and for rapid hospital setup in support of infantry.

Chauncey Russ Childress Cpl Gilbert C 20Th Field Hospital Ninth Army Germany W. H. Simpson Ninth U.S. Army Col. Weigel Rhine

George Coe Celebrates Nintieth Birthday

Chauncey Mrs Ollie Daugherty entertained a group of friends Tuesday night honoring her father George Coe who celebrated his 90th birthday anniversary. Cakes were presented by Mrs Edward Shater Nelsonville and Mrs Elwood Daugherty Chauncey. Refreshments of home made ice cream and cake were served. Honor guest received many gifts and greeting cards from relatives present were C D Shaver Mrs Harve Shafer Louise Shafer Mrs Edward Shafer Mr and Mrs Ted Katzenbach all of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty and children Robert Donald and Carolyn Miss Pauline Daugherty the honor guest George Coe and Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty.

Chauncey Ollie Daughverty George Coe Edw. Shater Nelsonville Elwood Dalligherty Harve Sha

4-H Club Girls Share Summer Food Hints

Chauncey soda sippers and sandwich nippers meet at Mrs. Erma Roberts home. Demonstrations of salads and simmer drinks featured. Attendees include Jo Ann Lewis Patricia Ley Barbara Ryan Helen Lopez Eben Loper Edna Sieber and Jo Ann Cunningham. Club to meet again next Thursday.

Chauncey Erma Roberts Mn St Agin Jo Ann Lewis Patricia Ley Barbara Ryan Helen Lopez Eben Loper Edna Sieber Jo Ann Cunningham

Chauncey Personal News Notes Relatives Visit

Mrs Carolyn Heffken and son Teddy of Midfield were guests of Mr and Mrs Theodore Heffken in Glouster. Mrs Gabriel Guerra visiting relatives in Franklin Massachusetts. Luanita and Julia Ann Kennard staying with grandparents F F Drescher True Town spending time with parents in Dayton. Wanda Skinner of Athens spent a week in Chauncey visiting cousin Elaine McKibben. Mrs Carolyn Guerra Heffken and son Teddy, with sister Louise Muzio in Millfield, have rented an Athens apartment.

Chauncey Carolyn Heffken Teddy Midfield Theodore Heffken Glouster Gabriel Guerra Franklin Mass Luanita Julia Ann Kennard F. F. Drescher Truetown Dayton Wanda Skinner Athens Elaine McKibben May Ave Carolyn Guerra Heffken Louise Muzio Millfield

Home on Furlough Chauncey Officer Visits Family

Corporal Floyd Palmer of Ocean City New Jersey returns on furlough to visit his wife Betty and his and his in-laws. He travels back with Betty Dickerson Palmer. Mrs Elizabeth Robinett hosts Millfield Nee tie Club gathering at her home in Millfield Wednesday night.

Chauncey Floyd Palmer Ocean City Betty Isaac Palmer Emmett Dickerson Mound St Betty Dickerson Palmer Millfield Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield

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