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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1945

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co Athens Ohio Publisher Details

The notice provides publishing details for The Messenger Publishing Co in Athens Ohio. It lists management, office address on Street, circulation affiliations, and press association memberships. Subscription rates are shown for various durations and regions, with international options and weekly service options. It notes second class matter status and external advertising rate inquiries.

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Doings of Athens educators praise athletic balance

Educational directors at Ohio University and Athens High School defend athletics as one part of a broad program. They argue sports should not dominate schooling and credit past wars for emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership alongside academics, concluding that the nation’s soldiers showed athletics’ value.

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Opportunities for Veterans in Postwar Aviation Markets

The United States will lead in aircraft capacity after the war with millions trained in airplanes and air operations. Veterans could find peacetime roles leveraging their aviation expertise abroad, expanding international sales, and boosting global markets. This would help sustain the aviation industry and provide much needed jobs for air personnel.

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Rhine Crossing Brings Bridgehead to Remagen

The Rhine crossing offers jubilation over a bridge intact at Remagen, enabling a spear into the Reich. Yet experts warn it is not a knockout blow and expect heavy fighting ahead as Allied High Command gauges whether Remagen becomes the main threat or if another crossing will follow. The Roer and Erft rivers previously hindered progress, highlighting the variable tempo of the Rhineland push.

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Red stained shirts spark proposed Tennessee law

A fragment suggests that visible lipstick marks on shirts and collars are linked to divorce. It mentions a Tennessee legislator proposing outlawing lipstick, with heavy fines and imprisonment, doubting the law would curb infidelity or keep red from appearing on clothes.

End of European War Moods and the Home Front Dilemma

Washington weighs the clash between optimistic Allied progress and the urge to keep civilian production high. The piece argues political leaders fear a letdown, while predicting prolonged fighting into 1946 unless Germany is persuaded of fair surrender. It critiques Allied psychological warfare and cautions against assuming quick victory.

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Edson highlights Byrnes curbs on civilian life in wartime Washington

Peter Edson reports that War Mobilization Director James Byrnes issued a series of civilian restrictions from December, including curbing race tracks, banning conventions, cutting travel, and limiting night club operations. The piece links these actions to broader efforts to conserve resources and prepare for postwar reconversion, noting Byrnes plans to resign after Germany’s defeat.

Washington War Mobilization James F. Byrnes Byrnes OWMA O. Max Garaner North Carolina Smilan War Production Board War Manpower Commission Maritime Commission Congress Manpower Commission and War Labor Board Selective Service Barnes Germany

Poet's Corner Verses From Mesinger Readers

Poetic lines describe a mighty river flood with billowy water and mud, advancing relentlessly. The piece notes the river’s irresistible force damaging farms, towns, and landscapes, affecting all regardless of wealth or beauty.

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War weary nights and hidden plans in London club

Trent recounts a tense evening with Eric Woolf and Pat as war memories, wealth questions, and a coded meeting unfold. A masked confrontation lingers as Woolf contemplates broadcasts to win German confidence, while hints of danger and a planned continuation emerge.

Public Forum Letter on Newspaper Shortage and Reader Preference

A reader thanks The Messenger for continuing the Service Edition amid a paper shortage. The letter praises The Athens Messenger’s longevity and expresses appreciation for mail delivery and local newspaper support, illustrating reader loyalty and editor engagement.

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Straitsville Personal Mention

Straitsville events include Forrest Rose Temple No 84 Pythian Sisters meeting on Friday March 16 with a St Patrick Day potluck luncheon. Swastika Council D of P meets Monday March 19 with potluck. Local visits note Ruth Boyle of Columbus, hospital transfers, and several residents visiting Columbus. War Department notice confirms John Cheetham killed in action in Germany. lend lease policy reframe noted in Washington.

New Straitsville Forrest Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Jeanette Livingstone Laura Miller Swastika Council No D. of P Ruth Boyle Columbus Charles Pearl Thrapp Lancaster Hospital Mills & Brown Ambulance Max Hall Carla Davis Cecil Spencer Barberton Charles Davis William Bird Jerry Sandy Bird Maregaret Ruskin Myrtle Boyle Dave Moodie Lina Davis Logan Anna Coultrie Shirley Rushin Pearl Cheetham Jack Newark Melda Decot Catherine Kellerman Julia Fealty Jon Sue McQuade Pete Fealty Arthur Cheetham War Department John Germany D F le Kermit Thomas U.S Navy Robert Meson Shawnee Charles Leamon Logan Miller Gore

Secret weapon fears shape peace talks and defense

Dewitt Mackenzie argues the next world security conference must guard against secret weapons. He warns Germany and Japan may pursue hidden arms even after military defeat, noting Nazi rocket and flying bombs demonstrated hidden innovations and the need for vigilance to deter future attacks.

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Destruction After Rain Warns of Repeats

Henry Leach of Logan Ohio notes that after a storm the destruction lingers and predicts such damage will recur as life giving rain falls again.

Henry Leach Logan Ohio

Hemlock Grove Guests Share Sunday Fellowship

Hemlock Grove society notes list visits across families including Mr and Mrs Bert Romine with sons Gene and Kenneth at Charley Romine, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Laning from Pomeroy with William Killinger, and Vada Paulsen with Mrs Ziba Midkiff. Other callers include J J Will Bunker Hal and Clark Thie families with Neas settlement residents.

Tom Holter Neasettlement

Reedsville Flood Reaches Crest and Impacts Area

Flood crest reached 514 feet on the Ohio River at Dam 20, 6.4 feet above flood stage, with waters forcing sewers to be plugged and banks built to keep the power house dry. Trains stopped, mail delays occurred, and residents of Belleville faced widespread inundation while workers aided locals. Pvt. Earl I. Powell returned from Ft. Sill on furlough, and a local couple welcomed a son. The Garden Club held its March meeting, led by Miss Kate Kibble, with guests and a report on gourds and flowers. A gunman investigation in Dayton targeted a former Standard Aircraft employee Delbert Stauffer.

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Coolville News Notes Prompt Red Cross Benefit Games

Wounded reads as a local item list of events and visits. Eighth grade and varsity Troy basketball teams travel to Stewart for a Red Cross fund on Thursday March 15. Rome teams visit Tuesday for another Red Cross benefit game. Scout troop asks for waste paper donations. Local residents, Mrs. Weldon Rupe recovering in St. Joseph’s Parkersburg hospital with favorable prognosis. Family visits reported across Union Street and State Street.

Troy Stewart Red Cross Rome's Homer Friend Indianapolis Ford Friend Weldon Rupe St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Aubrey ‘Washburn Athens William Riley Union St Rose Blanche Price State St W. E. Burgoon Frankfort Delphin Creeger Vera Daugherty

Harrisonville Area Personal Notices From Local Row

Harrisonville social notes list regular meeting at Mrs Amy Chase with devotion led by Mrs Norma Lee. Guests include Mr and Mrs Edgar Kohler and two children from Buchtel. Families visit and worship service time changed to 7:30 March 18. Local residents and visitors mentioned include William Knopp Dayton Ella Knopp and Ardis Waggoner.

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