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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
4
In a dramatic blaze, the village hall and upper floors burn while townspeople form a bucket brigade to the Mill Brook. Fire tears through the chimney and roof as families and merchants evacuate belongings, aided by neighbors and a growing crowd. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the fire’s cause points to a kerosene-soaked chimney.
Hartford residents report weekend visits and social rounds as George Brown of Columbus stays with the Chapmans. 4-H members from Hartford travel to Point Pleasant, with club members and families hosting guests and planning a Methodist Church dinner with Huntington speakers. Military families, Pvt Quinton McFarland and Seaman David McFarland, visit relatives while stationed at New York City and Camp Bradford Virginia.
The piece argues that seven and a half billion dollars cut from the 1945 46 war budget is negligible for individuals but still reduces per person debt by 53 57 next year. It warns the non war budget remains large and the peacetime costs demand a $100 per person next year.
The piece argues that rights do not guarantee a living and criticizes politicians who promise endless government jobs. It asserts government should provide help only to the needy and stresses that opportunity depends on individual effort. It warns against relying on government postwar and calls for work, savings, and personal responsibility to preserve liberties.
Stars and Stripes criticizes the postwar rush of self styled mental health experts targeting returning servicemen. It warns families to avoid labeling combat veterans as neurotic while acknowledging legitimate psychiatric care exists. Debate centers on quackery versus genuine treatment and the harm of sensational zeal.
David Lawrence’s National Dispatch argues that V E Day celebrations mask harsh truths about the Pacific war and the United Nations Conference in San Francisco. The piece condemns diplomacy trends, warns that power politics curb moral force, and urges nations to place people’s rights and truth above self interest.
San Francisco report cites Eleanor Wilson McAdoo disclosing her father Woodrow Wilson predicted the United States would stay out of the League of Nations in 1920 and that its successor hopes arose with the United Nations. The piece recounts Wilson’s dying words and contrasts past beliefs with postwar global cooperation.
The Athens High School art department supply room is being redecorated with modern design murals by Betty Baker and Sarah Mansfield. Debate letters were awarded to Athens debaters by coach Carl Roberts, with recipients including Betty Hoyt McCoy, Bob Bird, Stephen Fuller, Harry Entwistle, Leslie Fultz, and Emerson Hovus. Mrs W W Lee led arrangements for a Windsor Tea Room dinner meeting.
Mr and Mrs Jarret Bobo visited McArthur on business Saturday forenoon. A son was born Tuesday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl Keck and the mother and baby were brought home Saturday. Reverend Dickison of Rio Grande attended the community council at Columbia Chapel Tuesday night. Mrs Bertie Morton Miss Ferrarl Pierce and relatives were Sunday visitors of the Morris family. Mrs Carrie Webb visited last week with her brother in law Mr and Mrs George Radekin and family. Rural Life Sunday was observed May 6 at Columbia Chapel with Reverend Dickison preaching after Sunday School. Mr and Mrs Georgeson Junior Carl Shenefield Rex Morris and W M Morris were at Pomeroy on business Saturday. Castor Cemetery yearly meeting was held at Columbia Chapel Saturday afternoon May 5. Ther Cummings was re hired as sexton and Mrs Marie Vaie Martin was elected a three year board member. dues raised to 2 dollars yearly to aid upkeep. All who can meet at the cemetery Saturday May 26 to trim grass around monuments and shrubs. Mrs Druzilla Bratton Athens spent last week with her nephew Wesley Gregory and wife and his mother Mrs Maggie Gregory. Reverend Dickison visited the Radekin home Sunday. afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Frank Dwight and Mrs Even Morris. Mr and Mrs Leslie Canode and son spent Sunday with their parents. Mr and Mrs G C Canode and family. Mrs Thelma Cottrill visited her friends Mrs Maude Holcomb and family Sunday afternoon.
In a wartime column, Germany’s capitulation is seen as triggering a powerful retaliatory force against Japan. President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill issue stern warnings while Truman highlights the benefits of capitulation to the Japanese. The piece notes Truman’s notable press statement drawing wide attention.
A column mixes a short poem about maternal love by Frank E. Coe of Reynoldsburg with wartime editorials. It quotes Henry Leach of Logan, Ohio, and discusses unconditional surrender rhetoric, Allied progress in Burma, and the broader war outlook.
Laurel Cliff community notes record ongoing illness of John Ratliff and visits by relatives from Ironton Mexico Canton Columbus and Dayton. Births are noted for the Hysell Hart and Leifheit families with grandparents named Edison Hart and T H Leifheit. Continued local social activity includes property dealings, weekend visits, and relatives from Columbus Minersville Greenfield attending events.
A rural life program sponsored by the grange drew a large crowd Sunday night. Many local families and guests are listed as visiting or traveling to neighbors, including Mrs. John Sargent and daughter Carolin, Harve Eastman and kin, and the Romine, Midkiff, Euler, Sargent, and Clark families.
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