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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1945
Page
15
London CPI Field Marshal Montgomery said airpower won a great victory quickly with fewer casualties. He thanked Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal for the brave and brilliant work of pilots and crews.
Wars end spreads celebration worldwide with bells tolling in St. Peter's Basilica Rome and Allied capitals declaring V E Day. France Britain and Italy announce holidays and crowds flood streets as Colombia Costa Rica and Brazil mark the moment with parades and fireworks. Japan vows to reexamine ties as governments in Latin America and Europe celebrate in plazas and radio broadcasts.
AP reports 133 political hostages held by Nazis near Dobbiaca, Italy, were freed by American soldiers after dodging execution by SS and Gestapo. Notables freed include Leon Blum, Kurt Schuschnigg, Martin Niemeller, Horthy Jr, Von Stauffenberg, and Erich Heberlein. Sigismund Best and Gen George Thomas coordinated the rescue, with German troops kept to protect the group amid threats.
Belligerent cheers mark Germany's surrender as New Yorkers flood Times Square with confetti and ticker tape. Police estimate 500000 in crowd while officials urge restraint. stock exchange and theaters stay open as churches plan thanksgiving services amid widespread store closings and curfew enforcement across states.
Ohio workers in factories cheered the unconditional surrender of Germany to the Allies and returned to duties to push munitions for Victory in Europe. Governor Lausche prepared a V E Day proclamation, while liquor permits faced a 24 hour suspension order. Columbus and Cleveland observed the news with banners and bells.
Across Ohio towns including Fort Hayes and Wright-Patterson Fields crowds awaited the White House proclamation while civic leaders planned orderly observances. Dayton churches scheduled services and Youngstown prepared to close stores. Columbus boosted police presence to curb premature celebrations and alcohol excess.
Glouster hosts Past Matrons Association program on Mother's Day themes with readings, songs, and a Lena E. Davis prize in a social hour. Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Price on 56th anniversary with relatives from Columbus and Greens Run. Catholic Ladies' Study Club meets, roll call, sacred reading, Survivor excerpts, and hat-decorating plans for May 15. Local visits and funeral attendance noted. Rothwell Club to wrap season with final meeting at Mrs. Carl Wilson's Broad Street home.
Four divorce actions were filed in common pleas court here Saturday alleging neglect. Sherwood Walker seeks a divorce from Anne Winona Walker of Phoenix Arizona, married November 21 1942 with no children. Clyde Kraus sues Myrtle Kraus, married November 12 1941 with no children. Foster Little seeks divorce from Effie Little of Chesire with three children, married December 34 1932. Clemence Moore sues Mary Moore alleging neglect. married June 27 1942.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson report their son Pie Ernest SE Johnson has been released from a hospital in France, the first word they have had in two months. Chauncey Laces No 358 voted not to return to work until Wednesday morning in celebration of V E Day, announced Floyd Kerns, secretary.
Chester notes report the Chester High School commencement in the auditorium with Rev. Ralph Kuether of the Federated Church Pomeroy delivering the speech titled The Symphony of Life. Diplomas were conferred on the graduates amid musical numbers and community notices including obituaries and local visits.
Lt. Harold W. Goad, bomber pilot from Portsmouth Ohio, declared dead by the War Department after a Burma mission, is liberated from Japanese captivity. He wants to speak to his wife before deciding his next move as she faces her own pending choices after remarrying.
Mrs William Wood of R D 2 hosted a Saturday birthday party for her daughter Anita and son Johnny. Attendees included Dorothy and Bernard Rieder Joanne Tucker Chester Wood Jean Cole Myrtle Evans Rhea Evans Joe Anthony Mike Wood Jimmy Wood and Mrs Wood. Jimmy Wood has recovered from a serious illness. The piece notes guests Dwight Fyane and twins from Columbus and Harold Alien recovering from pneumonia. Herdie Smith hosted her Army son and Willard Smith and family over the weekend. Paul Campbell, a German POW for 28 months, has been released.
Mrs . J . W . Albright Edna McDonald of Columbus died Sunday evening after a long illness She is survived by her husband J W Albright a son Lt William Albright Little Rock Ark and a daughter Mrs B F Metzger whose husband recently returned from overseas is an assistant in the hospital corps at Fletcher Hospital Cambridge O A McDonald and Mr and Mrs Glen McDonald left today for Columbus to attend the funeral on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire Chief Dana Windon and spouse traveled to Pomeroy after the death of Dana Windon’s aunt Mrs A F Eiselstein. The funeral services were held at Finsterwald Funeral Home with local family and community members in attendance.
Rey Charles Caf frey, pastor of the Methodist Church at Jacksonville, announces that if the German surrender is announced in Europe, services will be held this evening at 7:50 o'clock in the church.
Services in observance of V E Day planned for tonight at 7 in Chauncey Church of Christ with the choir participating and at Trimble Church of Christ at o o clock Both meetings are open to the public.
John M Hutchinson 82 died at his Bidwell home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs Hutchinson formerly Daisy Frederick and several children including Reval Evans Rio Grande Ruth Long Mason Ruth Long and John M Hutchinson Jr. Funeral services were held at the Bidwell residence with burial at Vinton Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed.
A union service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport marks the community's official V-E Day observance at 7:30 pm. Multiple churches will hold services as sirens sound and schools dismiss in response to the peace proclamation.
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