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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1945

Page

4

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England at Crossroads in looming general election

The piece analyzes Britain’s general election as a pivotal moment with a Leftward shift seen across Europe. It contrasts Churchill's Conservative coalition and Labour's push for a socialist program including nationalization, while noting Communists’ role and wartime unity under Churchill’s leadership and the war against Japan.

England John Bull Russia Europe English Britain Winston Churchill Commonwealth of Great Britain House of Consilsios Churchill Japan America

Life or Death Beveridge Plan Debate and Private Enterprise

The Beveridge Plan is framed as England’s path to security but would restrict private citizen ownership of production and government control of enterprise and labor. The piece contrasts this with postwar American capitalism where farmers and retailers proceed with new ventures without government preapproval, framing it as a choice between a government planned existence and market driven growth.

Beveridge England U. S Atlantic Pacific

Why Bow to France General De Gaulle and U S Relations

A critical column argues de Gaulle should not rely on American deference after France benefited from U S aid and military support. The piece questions U S bowing to allies while praising Russia and Britain, urging a firmer stance in postwar diplomacy.

France Charles de Gaulle Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Yalta de Gaulle Africa New York Daily News Roosevelt State Department Sam Russia England

Legal Saga Vocabulary on Presidential Succession

A Washington writeup explains how the U S Constitution and later amendments handle vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency. It covers roles of president pro tempore and the speaker, the 1886 law, 1933 amendments, and how Congress can set temporary succession and election rules.

Truman Washington Edward Senate House of Represent Congress House United States Diet Nt Avain Fach

War to capture Pacific trade looms in West Coast ports

Peter Edson reports on a wartime forecast that Japan’s merchant fleet will press Pacific routes from West Coast ports. Estimates show Japanese share at 40 percent, with American ships around 25 percent and others making up the rest. The piece discusses postwar shipping plans, subsidies, and the possibility of rebuilding European fleets alongside Asian ambitions.

San Francisco Pacific USA Vidline Ameri Stumarine Asia Japan Hugh “Matson American Congress U. S

Real and eternal wisdom and the reign of Spirit

A compact meditation on the real and eternal, urging preparation for the reign of Spirit and the kingdom of heaven as universal harmony that cannot be lost or hidden from sight.

Mary Baker Eddy

McArthur Social Notes Chronicle Local News

McArthur and Coolville social notices recount wartime promotions dates and a string of local visits and gatherings. Lt. Edgar Christian released word of his promotion to first lieutenant with flight status unclear, while families from Dundas Coluranus and nearby towns hosted dinners and entertained service members and relatives. Major Willis in the Medical Corps in the China Burma theater and Lt Andreys G Dennis in the European theater are noted. church events, hospital connections, and travel between Columbus Cleveland and Columbus areas are described.

William Patterson B. F. Wills Janie Union City Ind Ralph Fornyalt Major Willis George Warren Ralph Warren Steve Salts Dundas Ernest Warren Zanesville Mary Warren H. J. Swaim Daught Coolville Margaret Relay Ct.u Columbus Methodist Church Russell Ans Betty Thompson St. Eral Anne's Hospital Kathleen Lynn Roy Thompson Andreys G. Dennis Basiis

New Plymouth Personal News Notes Local Visits and Illness

Local residents share visits and family news from New Plymouth and nearby areas. Mrs Chloie Fuller and Barbara visit Lewis Backus in Logan. Mrs Mary Harris returns from Columbus. Mrs Bertha Fuller and Marguerite go to Cohay. families of Cremean, Mowray and Haas host gatherings. Mrs Eliza Earnhart ill in Logan. Misses Sylvia and Mildred visit from Columbus. drill for U S Army induction noted for Chdre Warris and family connections.

New Plymoutit Earle Heintein Chloie Fuller Barbara Lewis Backus Logan Mary Harris Columbus Bertha Fuller Jer Marguerite Hus Saturdex Daugh Cohimay

Revival at Hartford U B Church Draws Big Crowds

Large crowds attend the revival at Hartford U B Church led by Rev H J Grimm of Mason with Misses Wavalene and June Doss of Logan WV directing nightly singing. Services continue through the week as the community joins in, with other local church events and visits from relatives noted in Hartford.

Hartford H. J. Grimm Mason Wavalene June Doss Logan W.va T. E. Brooks Hartford Methodist Charge Graham Station Hartford Methodist Church William McKnight Marcel Cunningham Parkersburg Hospital J. W. Kell Jane Ann Elzanna Virginia Johnson Parkersburg Morgan Jenkins Donald Mary Davis Huntington

Dexter News Notes from Parker Run and Nearby Farms

Dexter area social roundup lists Mr and Mrs W W Halliday as guests of Roy Anderson on Parker Run and their daughter Mrs Elsie Danny visiting the Lee Jones family of Old Dexter. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Homer West at Race Hill, Garland Weaver’s furlough with parents, and Mr and Mrs J W Weaver and John Darst party heading to Washington with wife and daughter Ann. Charles Campbell of Midway, Orvetta Weaver and children visited the W R Amos and J W Weaver homes. Arlene Nelson, recently with her parents, returns to Columbus work. Dexter School led by Mr and Mrs M S Nelson met Tuesday. Lewis Layton returned from visiting Harley Carr's home in Harrizonville.

Dexter Ww. R. i Halliday Roy Anderson Parker Run Hallidays Elsie Danny Lee Jones Homer West Race Hill Garland Weaver W. Weaver John Darst Pomeroy Lewis Layton Harley Carr Harrizonville

Athens area notes and school diplomas reported

Will C Merritt recounted visits to a Jerusalem Masonic Lodge audience with Pope Pius and Greek lodges during a Athens Masons meeting. A breeder fish shipment from Lake Erie arrived and was released into Margaret's Creek and McDougal Branch of Federal Creek. Troy Township High School awarded eighth grade and high school diplomas to a mother and her son at Coolville. Memorial Day graves decoration planned by city federation Junior Conservation Committee with flower donors named. Other items include May dance chair Frank Rauch and Nelsonville DAR chapter formation.

Ed Xmars Will C. Merritt Jerusalem Pope Pius Knights of ‘Malta Paramythia Lodge of Athens Lake Erie Athens County Margaret's Creek McDougal Branch Federal Creek Troy Township Coolville Elizabeth Hammer Troy High School Edward City Federation Omen Tate St Helen Morton Esther Harris Marcella Horn Elaine Ree Mildred Totman

Shade WSCS Meets in May At Mrs Ethel Sargeant Home

The Shade Woman's Society of Christian Service held a May meeting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Sargeant with members including Mrs. Lenore Williams Ethel Williams Mrs. Sylvia Martin Grace Hines Mrs. Joel Howard Mrs. Mabel Cowen Carrie L Williams Miss Beatrice Martin and others. Visiting relatives from San Diego and Huntington joined as families were noted moving and visiting in Athens The Plains Columbus and East Shade. A fish fry at the Perry home drew many attendees.

W. Va Eva Foughty R. F. Perry Fred J Moore Paul Hawks Athens Georgia Moore Leola Guthrie Victor Stove Sharon East Shade

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