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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1945

Page

4

Athens Messenger page 4 publisher and staff notes

A fragment from the Athens Messenger shows publication details and staff credits for The Messenger Publishing Co. Includes Associated Press membership and subscription rates for carriers and mail, with pricing for Ohio and other regions. Historical layout highlights the paper’s affiliations and distribution notes.

Athens Messenger Palabusten Frederick W Bush Punlisuer Messesgle Publishing Co Pusner and Gen Hist Joraun & Bush Pu Ghaties He ‘Jarris, Sanaeide Ealoe Fuoushers Association Menber Associated Fress Tne Associated Press

After the War Flood Solutions for Southeastern Ohio

The article envisions amphibious jeeps and helicopters to aid flood relief in the Hocking and Muskingum basins. It argues storage reservoirs reduce damage but cannot stop high waters, urging conservation programs, better transport, and timely delivery to flood-bound families and hospitals.

Ohio Hocking River Hocking Valley Ohio River Great Valley

Road repairs strain southeastern Ohio townships after flood

After severe flooding, families face rising road repair costs as funds shift from maintenance to emergency needs. Locals argue state and county budgets are stretched, limiting long term fixes on rural roads feeding major routes. Officials warn patchwork upkeep remains the norm until new levies or grants emerge.

Ohio Taspayberg Unihe Funds

Incredible War Production Figures Highlight Economic Strain

A wartime column extols U S production with figures like four and a half years of effort, surpassing a billion rounds of ammo, 41 million rifles and carbines, 5545 planes, and vast vessel counts. It notes cost and expenditure rise as victory looms, urging sober perspective on total credits and war spending.

Elf Ig Ag Terman William L. Batt WPB Air Batt America

Poland and the San Francisco Conference Debate

The article argues that Poland, having declared war on Germany, should be represented at the San Francisco conference. It notes Poland’s wartime actions, the London government in exile, and U.S. Britain recognition issues with Moscow, urging a shared or split Polish delegation to reflect the nation’s legitimate leadership and military efforts.

Washington Poland Great Britain France Germany San Francisco Japan Yalta United States London Russia Lubin Britain Lublin Warsaw Marshal Stalin United Nations Group Moscow United Nations Anthony Eden Sbettinius Maly Armored Normandy Belgium Holland Norway

Edson outlines postwar surplus plant probes in Senate

Peter Edson explains how postwar policy and planning push to review surplus war plants gains momentum. O Mahoney coordinates panels on 12 plant groups including aluminum and magnesium, rubber, chemicals, gas, pipelines, steel, patents, aircraft, shipyards, transportation, and radio and electric manufacturing. Hearings on light metals begin with Dewey Anderson guiding the Smaller War Plants Sub committee, as various committees split duties for aviation fuel, pipelines, shipyards, and more.

Senate Joseph Hras Economic Committee TNE Deac O'Mahoney NEC Walter F. George James E. Murray Elbert ‘Thomas James McMead Claud Pepper O'Alaheney Dewey Anderson Exec Ne TNBC O ° Mahoney Anderson GO Mahoney Murray Soi Metals Renatar O Mahoney Petroleum Congress Heted Mlead

Glouster Service Group Gives for War Effort

Glouster Service Group contributes to the wartime drive as Cpl. J R Culp returns to Mitchel Field New York after furlough with his wife and son Billy. Visitors at the Forsbach home include Myron and family and Mr Leonard Simpson family from Truelown. The report notes William Cobb Jr now in Luxembourg with a tank destroyer battalion in Patton’s Third Army, totaling 25 months service with eight overseas. Census of local families and high school alumni connections are mentioned.

R. Culp I Mitchel Field New York Wednes Billy Idae Culp Henry Forsbach Jacksonville Patton Pie. Cobb J Cobb Hollister “High School Cpl Joseph

Social Notes from Glouster Meeting and Legion Events

Glouster reports at the C. S. O. meeting include a song service led by Mrs. Eth el Riley with two special numbers. The business session approved a $50 Christmas box contribution and noted a treasury balance of 110.70 with 40.70 on hand after dues and expenses. Birthdays listed include Pvt. Frederick M. Stansberry and Pvt. Walter G. Anderson. An invitation for a Memorial Assembly delegate was accepted, with Mrs. Ikia Lewis Gatchel designated. Army post updates show Sgt. James Denison leaving after a finances report. Community reminders cover shelter care, ambulances, and plans to replenish the treasury. Miss Jane Cox of Columbus visits Glouster. R. D. J. Naas Cox and others mentioned.

William Mandrell Robert K. Brygon Frederick M. Stansberry Walter G. Anderson Mareh Iuion Memorial ‘Assembly Legion Hall Ikia Lewis Gatchel James Denison Treasury Santa Ana Calif Rankin

Mystery Boston links and a dangerous invitation

Trent and Pat navigate a tense postwar scene aboard a ship near Boston. Booker hints at a manipulative opportunity tied to a high social circle, while a fragile friendship and war era loyalties clash. The Hudsons loom as influential figures, and a planned return to Beacon Hill hints at hidden stakes and a possible future confrontation.

Mrs Barbara Kovach Dies in Hollister

GLOUSTER Mrs Barbara Kovach agen1 died at the home of her son and daughter in law Dan Kovach at Hollister Sunday after months of ill health. A Hollister resident for 50 years she is survived by three sons Dan in Hollister William P in Chicago and Alex K in Chicago who is an instructor at Camp Atterbury. Her husband preceded her in death 15 years ago. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of the other sons today.

Glouster Barbara Kovach Dan Kovach Hollister Eer

Former Civic Leader Leone Foster Swart Dies in Philo

Leone Foster Swart, longtime Chauncey resident and active Church of Christ member, died Sunday at Bethesda Hospital after 14 weeks of hospitalization. She leaves her husband Arthur Swart and multiple children, stepsons, sisters, and brothers. funeral is Thursday at 2 p.m. in Philo Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Falls.

Chauncey Leone Foster| Swart Arthur Swart Philo Betheda Hospital Zanes |Ville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Duncan Fails

Chauncey District Social and Person News

Chauncey area residents and relatives hosted and visited over the weekend. Ralph Chanzel and daughter Elizabeth of Mill Geld visited Mrs. Carrie Channell in The Plains. Rebecca Harrison visited her mother Mrs. Lew Jones in Orbiston. Russell and Sue Klei dren of The Plains spent time with Mr. and Mrs. William Keinebriel of Wessonville BR. Mabel Mingus of Columbus visited her daughter Mrs. Carroll Trippett and Jenny Ellis Ave in Chauncey. Nellie Thornes and her son Tommy of The Plains were at Dean-Hille to see Mr. and Mrs. J Thomas. Marjorie Courtney, visiting her father Clinton Courtney as maladie, and Clifford Courtney of Corning visited the former mother Mrs. Minnette Courtney and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Civile and daughter Mary of Chauncey were in Nelsonville on Sunday.

Chauncey Ralph Chanzel Elizabeth Mill Geld the Plains Carrie Channell Rebecca Harrison Lew Jones Orbiseton Russell Kleidren Carol Russell Sue Williem Keinebriel Wessonville BR. D Mabel Mingus Columbus Cha Y Ellis Ave Nellie Thornes Tommy Dean- Hille J. Thomas Colum Marjorie Courtney Clinton Courtney Maladie Clifford Courtney Corning Minnette Courtney John Civile Mary Lin Nelsonville

Think Lausche Budget Likely To End Accord

Columbus reports that Gov Lausche faces a possible strain in relations with lawmakers as his budget proposals, especially on conservation, appear smaller than promised. Expected cuts include a reduced conservation program from 18 million to around 4 million and school funding below required levels, risking opposition in the Senate.

Lausche Columbus Seag Senate

Race and Religion Issue to Be Publicly Examined

Washington witness list for House Rules Committee hearing on banning employer racial and religious discrimination includes officials from the Catholic Interracial Council the United Council of Church Women the American Jewish Congress CIO and the NAACP.

Washington Congress House Rules Committee Ncxt Ofricars Catholic Inter-Racial Council United Counci of Church Women American Jewish Coness The CIO National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Italian Prisoners Free To Battle With Allies

Rome reports about 30,000 Italian troops held in American and British POW camps in southern Italy being released and absorbed into the new Traian army. Some units were already fighting alongside the Allies against Germany.

Rome Traian Air

Reverend George speaks at Chauncey Church of Christ

Rev William M George pastor of the Nelsonville First Methodist Church was guest speaker Sunday night in the First Church of Christ Chauncey. Rev George gave a forceful sermon The Cross The choir led by Christine Brown sang two anthems.

Chauncey William M. George First Methodist Church Nelsonville First Church of Christ George Jon Christine Brown

Trimble Church Sets Easter Service Plans

Trimble Church of Christ officials meet at 7 p m Tuesday to finalize Easter services. Pastor Gilbert Courtney announced the Official Board and Sunday School Workers conference will discuss the plans at the Trimble church.

Chauncey Board and Sunday School Workers Conference Trimble Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney

Mayor Orders Dogs Chickens Penned Up Chaunces Ordinance

Chauncey Mayor W. D. Daines cites the ordinance prohibiting dogs and chickens from running at large and urges owners to confine them immediately starting this month. In Marietta, Mrs. Frank Darling, released after an Osteopathic Hospital operation, returns home by ambulance.

Chauncey W. dDaines

Nazarene Revival Begins March 19

Revival services start Monday March 19 at The Plains Church of the Nazarene led by Rev. J. N. Lakin with evangelists Hallie and Martha Foster of Illinois. The Foster siblings previously conducted a revival in The Plains with their brother and sister-in-law John and Mary Foster.

Plains

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