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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1945

Page

15

Russia’s Far Eastern Entry: Unity With Allies in San Francisco

In San Francisco, observers note harmonious U S Great Britain and Soviet relations with Russia free to decide its war entry, while logistics and supply lines shape the potential Far East conflict. Russia’s timing remains an internal matter and will be announced in its own way.

San Francisco Russia United States Great Britain Far East Molotov Japan Asia Manchurian International Organization America Soviet Union

Trimble Township Bond Leaders Meet at Glouster Mayor Office

Glouster hosts Seventh War Loan Drive meeting in the mayor's office at eight pm. Local chairmen outline campaign plans and supplies for salesmen. Committee lists span Hollister Greens Run Trimble Village Jacksonville and Glouster with dozens named.

Trimble Township Glouster Hollister Letha Rowand Lita Westfall Greens Run W. H. Fierbaugh Trimble Village E. E. Johnson Medrith Jarvis Helen Ginnan Cedric Antle Jacksonville Lucile Williams Mary McCann Donna McClellan C. A. Pride W. D. Witham Dan Kovach Lawrence Colbert C. E. Turner Agnes Clark Thomas W. Figley George H. Campbell Virgil Swart W. G. Hughes Ralph Hines Boy Scouts H. F. Kittle Ernest Parker John Crawford C. F. Guinther Eugene Jones M. M. Bryson

Sunset colors and a comet seen by Benjamin and Jay

The scene describes a sunset over Wood's Fond with crimson glow and frogs, a distant loon, and a conversation among Benjamin, Jay, Tulia, and others about needing something in the south village. A comet is spotted and identified as the American Houta amid chatter while chores and dinner with Mrs. Guptil unfold.

Ducka Benjamin Jaym Tulia Jay Wat Jay Houta

Night ascent to summit as world tensions rise in 1917 era

The narrative follows a small group preparing for a perilous climb amid recalling 1917 era fears of German U boats and espionage. Benjamin leads toward the hilltop as townsfolk gather to witness the event, with friends and families awaiting the outcome and marking time with shared tension.

We Fight On A Moral Case For Victory In World War II

In this wartime address the speaker weighs why the Allies fight, detailing Axis aims, the dangers of dictatorship, and the need to reshape postwar peace. He argues Germans and Japanese pursued conquest, asserts nations must be civilized at peace tables, and urges unity among English speakers to defend liberty and democracy.

Germany Pacific Benito Mussolini Mussolini Hitler Japan Pearl Harbor Washington Asia Tojo United Nations

Warning Signal Raises Doubt Over Pre Marital Blood Tests

Army medical officers report a finding from 100 men with malaria but no syphilis. Twenty five show full or doubtful Wassermann reactions, prompting questions about how many marriage licenses denied for syphilis were actually malaria victims and how certain such tests are.

Army Wassermann

Stalin Shows Secret Weapon In May Day Parade

Reporters describe a secret weapon shown by Stalin as enormous and capable of dwarfing American artillery. The spectacle was witnessed by the Japanese ambassador and aides near Lenin’s statue during the May Day procession, as officials reference the ongoing non aggression talks with Japan and renewed tensions between the Allied powers.

Uncle Joe Stalin Uncle Joe Lenin Marshal Stalin Japan

Bay Area Hosts Bind 400 Delegates For UN Conference

Peter Edson reports San Francisco prepares for the United Nations Conference with a strict social protocol. A nine member matrons committee screens hostesses and guests to limit gatherings to five entertainment types while a master file records details for each delegate.

San Francisco Somal Dom Roosevelt Bay Area Helf FBI State Department Jord Sullivan Civic Center

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Jerusa LeFever

Funeral services for Mrs. Jerusa LeFever were held at home with Rev. A G Winkle and Rev. C B Tigner officiating. Interment followed at Mountsville Cemetery. Attending from out of town were relatives and friends from Columbus Maplewood Athens Malta Crooksville New Lexington Chesterhill Pennsville MecConnelsville and Cincinnati among others.

Judy Mary Rauch George Kinney William Kinney James R. Rauch Mary Elizabeth Ruth Watkins Blanche Roberts Frank Ferguson Columbus T. F. Davis Lena E. Davis Kenneth Wolfe A. G. Carter Maplewood Jerry Sisler Charles Tames J. B. Stitt Tom Gibson Athens Freda Bean Suysville W. H Wakefield Nora Atkinson C. E. Dowler Harry Harris Malta John Brown Somerset Donna E Lovell Cleveland Corah B Robert Howard Herbert Davis Clair Strode Chesterhill Frank ‘Fitch Pennsville Winifred ‘Leeper MecConnelsvile C. M. Coulter Cincinnati Hazel Lovell Lewisburg Marie Leeper Bobby Tommy McConnelsville

Boy Scouts To Clean Up Camp Saturday

Scoutmaster Ralph Hines calls Troop TZ to meet at the scout rooms Saturday at 9:00 AM and go to the hill camp for a day of cleanup and grounds improvement. Each scout should bring water food for noon and tools for work.

Glouster Ralph Hines Boy Scout Troop

Jacksonville PTA Sets Masonic Supper for May Twenty First

The Trimble High School PTA met Tuesday to finish plans for a Masonic supper in the gymnasium on Friday evening May 21 at 6 45 oclock. Elected for the next year were Mrs Eva Gooding president Mrs Elle Morrison vice president Mrs Leona Carter secretary and Mrs Mary Kempton treasurer.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble High School Eva Gooding Elle Morrison Leona Carter Mary Kempton

Day Observed in Solemn Glouster Celebrations

Glouster observed VE Day quietly with school assemblies and a midday parade led by the school band. All businesses closed, mixed church services held, including patriotic programs at Methodist, Church of Christ, and First Baptist churches.

Glouster Ming No. 255 Wade Electric Company Methodist Pras~ Tortor A. G. Winkle Church of Christ M. M. Bryson W. W. Wallace C. B. Tigner First Baptist Church

Webster Rites To Be Held at Rendville

CORNING Mrs Jennie Webster died at the Perry County Home Monday She had lived in Rendville until two weeks ago Born in Virginia on March 1 1869 Surviving nephew James J Brown Nelsonville R D 2 and niece Mrs Bertha Zackery Parrisburg Va Body at Blower Funeral Home until Thursday at 1 00 p m. funeral at Rendville Baptist Church at 2 00 p m Rev Carpenter officiating Burial Rendville Cemetery

Carpenter Rendville i Cemetery

Chase Circle Meets at Edith Jenkinson Home

Chase Circle of Ruth gathered at Mrs. Edith Jenkinson’s home on May 3 for a potluck serving 13 members and one visitor. Officers for the coming year were elected with Edith Jenkinson as president and Mary Chase as vice president. door prize awarded to Mrs. Florence Robinsom. A Teddy Tewnkebury guest noted Charles Chase’s seventh birthday.

Chase — Chase Ruth Edith Jenkinson Florence Robinesom Mary Chase Florense — Robinscn iArminta Chaser Marte Benning Teddy Tewnkebury

Corning Social Notes Pages Highlight Local Funerals and Visits

Corning residents attend funeral of Wishen Collins in Athens Thura ay. Families report relatives not on Honor Roll asked to submit names by May 14. Local officers host Sunday dinner for Sgt LaVerne Lunning and wife after European Theater service.

Tuppers Plains News Notes

UPPERS PLAINS Miss Leo Jean Arbaugh clerking in the Clover Farm Store. Mrs. Paul Green and son Charles of Coolville were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs C. H. Green. Monuments erected in local cemetery for Leo Watson Monica Hoffman and infant son. Willam Fulton returned from Parkersburg with relatives. Mrs. Maggie Parker dined with Mrs. Mollie Shields and family Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Newell in Parkersburg recently. Frank Cole returned from St. Joseph Hospital where he was a patient. Aroaugh painting the home of Mrs Lena Parr. Mrs. Lillie Hardway entertained with chicken dinner honoring her husband’s birthday and that of Mrs. Alice Ritchey. Joe Iron of Columbus spent two weeks with his half-brother Charles Hardway. 4-H Club met at the High School Thursday named Always Ready Club. Joan Longenette nominated for vice president replacing Donna Halsey. Refreshments were served. The club aims to become an honor club this year if successful.

Parkersburg Frank Cole St. Joseph Hospital A. W. Aroaugh Lena Parr Lillie Hardway Alice Ritchey Joe Iron Columbus Charles Hardway Uppers Plass Joan Longenette Donna Halsey Joey

Poets Corner Verse on Lies and Justice in Wartime Reflection

A reflective piece by Mesténged and BESSIE M. GORSLENE contemplates deception in history and politics. It condemns tyranny and Nazi crimes, urging simple justice, mercy, and truth as paths to hope. References span Easter era, Goebbels, Nuremberg, Bayreuth, and Wagnerian imagery.

Goebbels God Nes Nuremburg Bayreuth Ratisbon Olympus Temple Valhalla Natzi Center Ruth Tyra Sidon Earuth Bessie M. Gorslene

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