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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1945

Page

4

Regionalizing world peace via veto limits and security council

David Lawrence discusses regional enforcement bodies vs a single world army, noting veto powers at Yalta limit regional delegation. He cites American hemisphere and European issues, urging charter amendments to curb major powers’ vetoes and mobilize global opinion from San Francisco debates. He emphasizes Russia’s veto motive and the need for clear aggressor determinations.

San Francisco Uist World Organization Yalta Hemisphere Security Council Council France Italy Russia Anthony Eden America Britain

Subscription rates and service notices for The Messenger

The Messenger lists subscription prices by carrier with 1 year 13.49 and 6 months 6.50 in Ohio plus outside Ohio 1 year 9.00. Weekly and special services offered worldwide at 1.40. Advertising rates available on request. Obituary notices and cards of thanks incur nominal charges. Entered at Athena Post Office as second class matter.

Ohio Athena John Wowlen Company Chicago New York Columbia Cleveland

Little Church Around the Corner and its Weddings

The Little Church Around the Corner, famed for weddings despite a funeral origin, has hosted over 100000 marriages since its 1848 founding. Actors from the era, including Joseph Jefferson, helped popularize it after a 1870 burial demand met with resistance, shaping its enduring reputation in New York City.

Jefferson Houghton Rages Holland Church of the Transfiguration 29Th Street New York City Lovers’ Lane George Hendric Houghton George Holland Middle West Far West Europe

Roofless as storm brews over Japan in aerial onslaught

A sweeping Allied air offensive expands toward Japan as experts predict mass bombers in Japanese skies. Reports indicate Japanese air power has ceased to hinder operations, with widespread devastation in the Pacific reducing Japan to a roofless defense as the storm gathers across Okinawa China Sea Formosa and home islands.

Japan Europe Okinawa Hunan China Burma Indo China Penninsula Lord Louis Mountbatten China Sea Philippines Formosa Gibraltar Pacific

Black Market Expands As Eggs Fall To Racketeers

The piece reports a widening black market for eggs with at least 25 New York wholesalers gone out of business over inability to obtain eggs. Insiders warn more may close or switch to legitimate supplies or capitulate. Bees and chiscleia enter the illicit trade as prices rise and poultry demand shifts to heavier breeds amid shortages.

New York Rhode Island New Hampshire Plymouth Sam

One Wore Decoration for Civilian Defense Workers

The piece calls for a simple yet recognizable honor for the 12 million civilian defense volunteers who served at personal cost and inconvenience for over three years. It notes no enemy strike reached U.S. shores and urges a plastic button or equivalent insignia to acknowledge their quiet service.

More Gasoline Delay Sparks Expert Dispute

Experts split on civilian access to gasoline after V E Day. Petroleum Administrator Ickes hopes for a 50 percent rise, while insiders expect limited or temporary surpluses. Some nonessentials may gain leniency in classification, but true A-carders should not be overconfident.

Ickes

Polish General’s Capture Stirs War Time Secrets

Peter Edson reports on Polish Army leader General Ockulicki among 16 Polish readers held by Russians since April 30. The article details his role in Home Army operations, parachute training, and a 1944 plan to coordinate Polish Underground with Eisenhower’s forces to disrupt east–west lines, allegedly rejected by the Red Army.

San Francisco Leopold Obhulichi Mien Poland Qckuhckt Middle East Qekuheki London Bor Home Army Ochulitki Traiung Scotland Gekwheks Washington General Father Tabor Eisenhower Europe Ockulicki

Dover Seniors Present Play Gone With the Girls

Chauncey High School to stage Gone With the Girls on May 16 and 17 in the school auditorium. Directed by Juanita Jones, the senior class will sell tickets at the high school and through class members.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dovers

Cpl Stanley Sends Rosebuds to Mother on Mother's Day

Cpl John Stanley of the Third Army 80th Division sent his parents a box of souvenirs from Germany for Mother's Day and a dozen red rose buds. He also sent a telegram greeting from his son-in-law Pvt James Harold Sherlock in the Philippines. Mrs. Stanley and Betty Jo visited from Athens for the weekend.

Chauncey Cpl John Stanley Third Army 80Th Division Mus Floyd Chania Cln Bon Innee Carman Qualuiey Whitmiltyy Germany Stanley James Harold Sherlock Philppines J. H. Sherlock Betty Jo Athens Mrs. Stanley

Mrs. Brown Hosts Millfield Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Gertrude Brown presided over the Millfield Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society session with devotions songs and readings. A pot luck supper followed and the next allday meeting will be a noon pot luck at Mrs Mamie Chadwell home. Members present included Tel len Gillespie Lucille Morgan Myrtle Hammond Lucy Howard Mamie Chadwell Margie Pyle Ruby Simpson and May Howard.

Chauncey Gertrude Brown Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Mamie Chadwell Margie Pyle Ruby Simpson May Howard

Mrs Minnie Willis Remembered by Son in Mother's Day Cheer

Mrs Minnie Willis of Chauncey Millfield received a dozen roses from her son Flight Officer Gerald Wills stationed at Foster Field Texas. She also got Mother's Day greetings from her son-in-law Set Herbert Edward Mingus in Paris.

Chauncey Minnie Wallis Millfield Cer Gerald Wills Foster Field Tex Set Herbert Edward Mingus Ini Paris

150 Masons Present at Friday Dinner

About 150 Masons gathered at Jacksonville Trimble High School Gym Friday for a dinner served by the 3G T. High School PTA. John Manning of Athens sang two solos. Vaughn Bard presided as master of ceremonies. Willard Philips welcomed visiting Masons. A male quartet performed as 75 year pins were awarded to 52 Trimble Lodge members. speakers included John Rainey, Alex White, James J. Harbage, Tom Gibson, Pat Sandles, Serv Headley, and guest Donald B. Sharp who spoke on Masonry’s community role.

Trimble Lodge C F. Danford Fred Dating W. D. Phillips James Phillips Fried Evin 11Th District C.F. Danford John Rainey Kung Columbus Alex White 14Th James J. Harbage Tom Gibson Athens Rt. Em Pat" Sandles Serv

Chauncey Personal Visits and Local Casual Gatherings

Chauncey residents and visitors share a weekend at home and away. Mrs Guerra Heffken hosts Mrs Grimes of Philadelphia while Mr and Mrs Kilpatrick, former Chauncey residents now in Columbus, visit. Mrs Oliver injures foot at Converse Street. Evelyn Burt from Athens visits Chauncey.

Chauncey Eee Guerra Heffken Millfield James Grimes Philadelphia Matthew Kilpatrick Columbus Karl Gardner Thomas Oliver Converse St Evelyn Burt Athens

Harold Wise named head of Athens High School PE dept

Aoks: Harold Wise, longtime coach at Athens High School, was appointed head of the first physical education department in the school’s history. A carload of fish gathered by the Civic Association of Southeastern Ohio for Shade River arrived in Pomeroy and was distributed in Meigs and Athens counties by game wardens B. T LeFever and J. E. Harrison. Richard A. Clark and Dwight Rutherford, both of Athens, were elected editor in chief and poetry manager of the 1925 Athena yearbook. Mrs. Frank Dean and sons visited Akron relatives.

Harold Wise Athens High School Civic Association of Southeastern Ohio Shade River Pomeroy Meigs Athens Counties B. T LeFever Glouster J. E. Harrison Gallipolis Richard A. Clark Dwight Rutherford Athens Athena Ohio University Frank Dean Russell and Franklin Akron

Chauncey Family Sees Son Seaman Harvey Courtney Moved

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey receive a large basket of flowers and a photo of their son Seaman Charles Harvey Courtney, who has been in Hawaii for more than a year and is now being moved. Weekly Ladies Aid Society quilting at Chauncey Methodist Church set for Thursday.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Seaman Charles Harvey Courtney Hawaii Ladies Aid Society of Chaunney Methodist Church

Courtney Delivers Graduation Talk at J-T High

Jacksonville Trimble High School held its graduation exercises in the auditorium with 8 boys and 12 girls in the class. Rev. Gilbert Courtney spoke on a life of right relations, urging harmony with self, others, and God, concluding with a call to do unto others. The Girls Glee Club sang and the day featured processionals, prayers, and a sermon on understanding.

Glouster Jacksonville - Trimble High School Mildred* Howard Charles Carbey Jacksonville Roy Standif Hell

Flowers Reach Mothers Overseas From Sons

Mrs. William Funk of 28 Cross Street reports receiving Mother's Day flowers from son-in-law Sgt. Jack Gardiner who telegraphed a bouquet from New Guinea. Ph Ralph Hoisington in Germany sent a corsage to Mrs. Charles Hoisington in Jacksonville. In a recent letter he said since the surrender he now sleeps in a real bed with a bed lamp.

Glouster William Funk Cross St Jack Gardener New Guinea Ralph Hoisington Germany Charles Hoisington Jacksonville

Sarah Lenigar Dies in Glouster Sunday

Sarah Jane Lenigar 68, wife of Pearl Lenigar, died Sunday after a year long illness. She lived her life in Athens County. Survived by husband Pearl. four sons Walter Columbus Bert Richmond Ind Delmar Hollister and Amos at home. four daughters Mrs Elsworth Byers Hollister Mrs Ermett Sharp Trimble Mrs Ray Cavin Williamsburg Ind Mrs Jay Collins Athens. One son preceded her in death. Two brothers Walter Innman Lancaster and Isaac Graham Barberton. Funeral in Glouster Methodist Church Tuesday at two, Rev Hesson of McConnelsville officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Sarah Jane Lenigar Pearl Lenigar Athens County Pearl Walter Columbus Bert Richmond Ind Delmar Hollister Amos Elsworth Byers Ermett Sharp Trimble Ray Cavin Williamsburg Jay Collins Athens Walter Innman Lancaster Isaac Graham Barberton Glouster Methodist Church Hesson McConnelsville Maplewood Cemetery

Mother's Day Programs Highlight Local Church Groups

Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster held a Mother's Day program in the church social rooms under W. W. Wallace with Maude Williams at the piano. The event featured readings, solos, a duet, and talks on "Mother" followed by a brief business session and strawberry shortcake for 19 members. Chauncey churches also observed Mother's Day with programs, music, flowers, and plants for mothers and the ill.

Kate Vaughn Grace Zimmer Beulah Lee Zella Brown Annie Echstenkamper Glenna Reese Mae Oliver Edna Embrey Welthe Williams Mother Love Chauncey Chauncey iChurches

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