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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1945

Page

4

UN Conference Faces Delays Over Withdrawal Clause

The United Nations Conference stalls as delegates refer texts to home capitals for approval. Major powers France Britain China and the United States reach a regional self defense proposal. Moscow delays word. Withdrawal rights spark debate, with senators warning against delays and urging a clear end date or termination method in the charter.

San Francisco France Britain China United States Security Council Moscow Marshal Stalin Molotov Vandenberg League of Nations Interior States United States Senate

Subscriptions Rates and Distribution Details

Subscription rates are listed by carrier for different terms including Ohio and outside Ohio. The notice mentions world delivery for Berwick Mens Edition and notes second class matter status at Athens post office with 1918 act protections. National representatives are John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland.

Ohio Athens

York Pastor Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Chauncey Dover High

Chauncey Dover High School held baccalaureate services for 42 seniors in Chauncey High School auditorium. Crusaders Hyam led by the chorus, Rev. Gilbert Courtney gave the invocation, and Rev. L. E. Evans of Nelsonville preached the sermon.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey-Dover High School Crusaders Hyam Gilbert Courtney First Church of Christ God Bless Our Land the Green Cathedral Christine Brown God L. E. Evans Church of Christ At Nelsonville

Dangerous German Officers Still Seek Postwar Power

Allied reports portray German generals as dangerous even in defeat. They claim to be civilized and demand gentler treatment, insisting Hitler caused defeat. They seek influence with a future German government, while the world notes their lies and arrogance. The Russians dismiss their rhetoric.

Hitler Allied Berlin Japan

Timing for veteran releases and war materials in postwar shift

The article outlines the planned mid year release of controls on metals and veterans, with civilian plants shifting to peacetime production. It notes slow soldier demobilization due to transport limits, the challenge of converting war plants to peaceful use, and the need to move materiel from Europe to the Pacific. It emphasizes pent up home demand and families seeking release from service, while warning of a drawn out transition requiring coordinated planning in Washington.

Pacific Europe Asia Washington

Spending For Our Own Youth Is Civic Duty

Ohio University voice Marata Wise argues for community funded recreation and facilities in Nelsonville. He says today’s youths need jobs, activities, and guided sports, not idle time, and that civic leaders must provide affordable facilities financed by taxes. Elders and youths share stake in mentoring and better citizenship.

Ohio University Marata Wise Nelsonville Grandpa Dad

Bare legs and hardy youth in a stockingless era

An Ohio editorial writer muses on barefoot days and the life of Young America noting bare legs in cold weather and questioning if this generation’s resilience comes at a future cost. The piece contemplates wartime effects and shifting attitudes toward leg coverings.

Ohio America

Letter from Washington outlines Warren era postwar plans

Peter Edson describes Governor Earl Warren in a grand Sacramento office with world map mural as he faces a looming Senate vacancy for Senator Johnson’s seat. The piece frames postwar reconversion challenges for California, urging cautious industry shift to avoid harming the East, with Warren eyeing autos and peacetime production after the war.

Sacramento Calif California Earl Warren Suny Share Hns Bhiram Warren Johnson U.S Pitan Jehnson Warren Johnson Califfrnia Japan Goernor Warren Detroit Beout

Barefoot Fashion Among Children Draws Mixed Reactions

A wary critique notes children expose feet under light garments while older girls expose feet in sandals and skirts. The writer argues that keeping feet covered with waterproof gear and mufflers protects against the elements, suggesting that going barefoot offers little cooling benefit and is not universally desirable.

School Year at JT Ends With Service Friday Night

Commencement at Jacksonville Trimble High School held in the auditorium with iris arrangements and a blue backdrop. The program featured a military march, invocations, a Glee Club number, a class address by Dr Wilbur Yauch of Ohio University, and diplomas presented by Supt. Byers and A L Morrison. Absentia graduate Raymon Kempsdfon and multiple named graduates listed. Nearby, Sgt William Anderson, POW release news, writes from a Baltic prison camp and anticipates home at month’s end as other family notices include Pvt Walter Anderson and Robert Cominsky in India.

William Forshach Wiliam Tawry Foyma Freedom William Roy Byers Board of Education A. L. Morrison Marilyn Sue Adams Barbara Louise Burkofski William HH. Forsbach Grace Ann Holmer Woham J. Treffken Raymond Kempton Nima Marie Kloh Lila Levora Katta William F. Lowry Barbara Ann Morrison Marie Ann Malpas Cathryn Palmer Kempton Gertrude A. Paskievitch Catherine Ann Safreed Robert E Simons William H. Straushaugh Mary Lou Swind Glouster Pearl Anderson Trimbie William Anderson Second Army Baltic Sea Danzig Itfe Brussels Belgium William States Anderson Pvt Walter Anderson Stockton Field Stockton Calif Andersons Robert Cominsky India John Cominsky Jacksonville

Glouster Students Shine in District Tests

Glouster students performed well in the April 21 District State Scholarship tests. John Drury Davis placed 18th in General Sciences, Barbara Duntevy led in French, Juanita Tigner excelled in French as well, and William Vanhall earned third in Bookkeeping. Mary Flvaberh Chewim Hien won first in bookkeeping and took second statewide.

Glouster John Drury Davis Barbara Duntevy Juanita Tigner William Vanhall Marty Elizabeth Cheney John Drury Davie Barbara Tuntlevy Juanita Trener Wee Fis William Vanhal Mary Flvaberh Chewim Hien Renres

Lois Lantz Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Lois Lantz, 38, died Saturday at Grant Hospital after a week of treatment. Survived by father, sister Miss Faye Lantz, and another sister Mrs Belle Cornwell. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 at the home conducted by C. B. Tisner, burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Bois Lantz Grant Hospital John Lantz Faye Lantz Belle Cornwell Texas Orlock C. B. Tisner Maplewood Cemetery

Meats Three Friends In Pacific Area

Mrs. Jack Vore received a letter from her husband, Jack R Vore, a U.S. Navy enlisted man stationed on the west coast. He wrote that he met three home town sailors in the South Pacific, John E Carey, Harold Jeffreys, and Pau Korpela, who had not been home for many months and were eager for news from home.

Glouster Jack Vore Jack R- Vore U.S. Navy South Pacific John E. Carey Harold Jeffreys Pau Korpela Boxs

Glouster Socials Highlight Visiting Relatives and Dinners

Glouster residents host relatives from Hollister Indian Head Md and Detroit for dinners and weekend visits. T. Sgt. H L Dew returns from the South Pacific to spend time with kin. Bob Viney graduates Glouster High and looks for work in Columbus, while Stemm, Furkopp, and Dunlevy families plan visits and commencements.

Ona Dew Hollister H. L Lewis) Dew Edward Phelps Mariana Sue Allice Harrison T. Sgt. Dew South Pacific Stephen Forgares, Jr Columbus Clifford Brown Eva Brooks Ernestine Harrison Oscar Samson South Zanesville Carl Beard Sharpsburg Net Hellyer Paris Alice Harrison Glouster Harvey Samson Burr Oak Samson Emmett Wright Ruth Ann Maria Laurence E. Williams Indian Head Giouster Gladys Viney Bob Viney W. H. Bentley Bentley Bob Glouster High School Coluumbus John Stemm Gerald Lee Donald John A. Furkopp Joann Turner Cleveland C. EH. Turner Gertrude Dunlevy Pat Kelso Detroit Margaret Dunawlevy Miss Dunlevy Genevieve Dunlevy Anna Mae Strohmeyer Mary Collins Bliss College

Trimble Ladies Aid Meets for Program

Trimble Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathers at Mrs. Ella Morrison’s home for a May meeting with President Georgia Sayre in charge. A V-E Day prayer is recited, followed by readings from Betty Addington Merle Danford Helen Willeke Er in Leadinghaus and Sadie Morrison. Potluck refreshments end the social hour. June’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs. John Wolfe with Mrs. O C Leadinghouse as program chair.

Glouster Ella Morrison Ladies Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church Georgia Sayre Betty Addington Merle Danford Helen Willeke Erin Leadinghaus Sadie Morrison Esta Haskins Fern Johnson Martha Kloh Elma Leadinghaus Grace Sayre John Wolfe O.C. Leadinghouse

Initiation at Trimble Grange Honors 20 Candidates

Trimble Grange held an initiation night conferring the third and fourth degrees on twenty candidates. Ray Kaasler narrated the history of the Grange founded in 1912. Charter members still living include Roy Easler Robert Meeks A G Bingman and George L Antle. District Deputy Master Carbaugh awarded silver certificates to members with 25+ years. Several talks followed with guests and local members. ice cream and cake served to about 50 attendees. Ruth Dean Oskey and twin sons Dean and Gene visit Millfield to assist care for a seriously ill relative. Fort Benning bound for furlough Charles Ted Sanders to visit wife and children after a week at home.

Bessie Pettit Bertha ‘Cole G. L. Antle D. M. Sawyer Emma Sawyer Cecelia Boudinot Beatrice Vaughn Charles Baker Don Cannon H. E. Jones Ross Wright Athens Carbaugh

Lena Estella Hull Dies Sunday May 13

Lena Estella Hull age 57 of New Straitsville died Sunday May 13. She was wife of Allan Hull and mother of Everett Freeman Hull Lelia M Swart Florence Pearlene Chaffin and sister of Clara McCully Athens. Two sons Edgar Allan and William Alfred died earlier. Funeral at Mills and Brown Funeral Home conducted by Straitsville Methodist minister. Burial in New Straitsville occurred Tuesday May 35.

New Straitsville Lena Estella Hull Allan Hull Everett Freeman Hull Lelia M. Swart Albany Florence Pearlene Chaffin Clara McCully Athens Meigs County Straitsville Edgar Allan Insfancy William Alfred Australia Mills and Brown

Katzenbach Rites Are Held Sunday

Large crowd attends funeral for Eliza Katzenbach 80 of Chauncey who died Thursday at her Mill Street home. Services conducted at Chauncey Methodist Church by Rev. Harvey Smith and Rev. Clarence Way. John Marshall sang hymns. Granddaughters served as pallbearers. Burial at Greenlawn. husband George Katzenbach preceded her in death. Survived by four sons and six daughters.

Chauncey Eliza Katzenbach Mil] St

Hixson Brothers Meet in Philippines

Chauncey Robert Hixson of Chauncey writes of grandsons Robert Jr and John Hixson in Cattiersburg Kentucky who recently met in the Philippines while both serving in the U S Navy. Robert Jr crews a submarine overseas 14 months in the South Pacific and the reunion occurred at a repair base about 100 miles from the Fleet post office where John Ma is stationed.

Chauncey Robert Hixson Robert, Jr John Hixson Robert W. Hixson Cattiersburg Philippine Islands U.S. Navy South Pacific Philippines Fleet Post Office John

Birth of Wilford Nott Jr. in May from the Nott family

Corporal Wilford Nott and Mrs. Nott formerly Mabel Morgan announce the birth of their eight pound son on Saturday May 1. Corporal Nott has served four years in the armed forces and saw action in the European theater during the war.

Chauncey Wilford Nott Nott Mabel Morgan Wilford, Jr Corporal Nott

Chauncey Resident Recovers After Fall Injuries

Mrs Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey is recovering from injuries after a fall down her home stairs on Converse Street hitting her left leg and ankle. Her daughter Elsie Staley has returned from Detroit to be with her parents. Mr and Mrs L W Sanders and daughter Louise Anne of Athens visited Millfield on Sunday with the San residence parties.

Chauncey Rhoda Oliver Converse St Elsie Staley Detroit L. W. Sanders Louanne Athens Millfield Parace Clarence Saners

CHARTING A COURSE FOR THE WAR BRIDE

War brides face uncharted adjustments living apart from husbands and crowded wartime conditions. Guidance urges establishing a separate home, keeping strong ties with in laws, and maintaining privacy while balancing family influence to reduce disruption and bolster morale.

Wordsworth Jane Bem

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David Lawrence National Dispatch York Dover High Peter Edson Goling Son Lois Lantz Pacific Area By Galbraith Trimble Ladies Aid Trimble Grange Ruth Dean Oskey Dean l Gene Charles Ted) Sanders Fort Benning Helen Sandra Joe Clarence Sanders Katzenbach
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