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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1945
Page
4
Washington observers note a split over pay raises for lawmakers as election pressures bite. Proponents cite rising living costs and travel expenses for residence and constituent entertaining, while opponents fear political backlash. The plan favored proposes a $2,500 annual allowance per member to curb outside income and tax complications.
The notice lists carrier rates for one year six months and weekly plans, varying by Ohio and outside Ohio. It mentions special weekly service for Mens Edition with worldwide availability and notes post office entry as Second-Class Matter and regional representatives. Advertising inquiries and obituary charges are present.
Thomas L. Wyatt, longtime Glouster resident and former mayor, died Saturday in St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus after cancer treatment. Survived by son Harold, daughter Mrs. Dorothy Kelso, a grandson Jerry Pope in the Navy, and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at Davishaw Funeral Home Columbus with interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. His wife preceded him in death a year ago. Wyatt formerly managed Carpenter Hardware Co. store and served as mayor.
The piece argues Americans should view Britain's election like the U S experience, recognizing Churchill's wartime leadership while noting English divisions over postwar policy. It urges restraint on foreign interference and emphasizes domestic issues, urging unity similar to wartime solidarity.
The article warns the Big Three face a perilous period as wartime alliances fray. It cites cross winds from Polish Yugoslav claims and Germany occupation, with rising Communist influence and shifting Russian British spheres as Red tide advances westward.
In New York City markets Teamsters demand a $56 initiation fee from nonunion, out-of-state drivers unloading perishable produce. The piece notes the tactic mirrors a long standing Supreme Court sanctioned practice of paying a member to sit and collect wages while another drives, a move seen as shifting scarce manpower away from driving and onto non-driving roles.
Dealers warn that a vast military purchase of vigorets may not guarantee more cigarettes for civilians. The note hints at complex supply shifts and possible foreign demand affecting everyday smokers while uncertainly pondering foreign interest in the brand.
Peter Edson notes California Democratic leaders praise White House stability as Truman visits San Francisco for UN conference closing. He cites West Coast cabinet appointees boosting morale and warns against overt partisanship while predicting shifts away from direct pipelines to the White House and limited second terms for governors.
Chauncey Dover school eighth grade commencement set for Tuesday at 10 in Chauncey High School auditorium. Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ will deliver the address. Diplomas will be presented by Wayne T Matthews, superintendent, Chauncey Dover School, with parents and patrons invited.
Chauncey-Dover High School seniors and guests gathered Wednesday night for a party at the high school. The event featured games and dancing with refreshments of sandwiches potato salad ice cream and cake. Attending were Supt Wayne T. Matthews and several faculty members.
A public forum note explains space limits on letters to the editor. It urges contributors to keep letters concise and to respect editorial guidelines. The piece discusses preserving departmental and editorial conditions and requests letters align with these limits.
Mrs Mae Tippett wife of Lafe Tippett died at her Lorain home Saturday Funeral services and burial will be in New Lexington Tuesday The Tippett family suffered multiple losses including son Frank Tippett killed in Iwo Jima and Bruce Tippett who died in a Congo car accident.
Chauncey social roundup records visits by Catherine Courtney Nelsonville Christine Brown Columbus Tillie Six Chauncey Isabelle Courtney Betty J Courtney Cleveland Robert Hixson and weekend hosts Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett Chauncey who entertained Emmett Saffell Bucyrus and noted a cemetery visit at Hebbardsville where Jasper A Drake and Mary W Drake are buried.
A wartime letter urges war brides to pursue education and cultural learning to sustain an informed citizenry after service members return. The writer contrasts miners’ wage protests with wartime hardships and calls for educated women to guide a returning generation, noting limited schooling for servicemen and the need for practical knowledge.
The Corning social notes list scholarship awards with names and placements across districts and the state Ohio. Dee Swisher received a one year Capitol University scholarship for first district and state honors while others earned mentions and placements in biology general science aeronautics English and English 12. Band pins were awarded to a list of students including Donna Murray and Dee Swisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Law rence R. Sommerset and daughter Bonnie have returned to Fort Wayne Indiana after visiting Mrs. Sommerset's parents Mr. and Mrs. Pearl A. Miller at The Plains and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne in Chauncey. Mrs. Sommerset formerly Mary Miller and her daughter spent two weeks here and attended The Plains High School commencement where her sister June Miller graduated.
Glouster Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held an inspection Thursday May 24 with Clara S Smith deputy grand matron of District 25 as inspecting officer. The chapter hosted 65 members and 45 guests at a six o'clock dinner served by the American Legion Auxiliary and praised as excellent in ritual work. Visiting matrons from Amesville and Corning attended and gifts were exchanged as floral arrangements were displayed and musical selections performed.
Mr and Mrs Alerd Healy received a letter from Sgt George Healy in Italy saying he would soon return home. A telegram then announced he landed at Patrick Henry Camp in Virginia after three years and two months in service including 14 months in Italy with the 15th air force as a special clerk. Mrs Ralph Judson reports her husband in the South Pacific has been promoted from S1c to Bt tle.
American Legion commander Ernest Byers of the Frank McCann Fest asks members to meet at the American Legion Hall at 3:30 AM on Wednesday May 30. The group will visit local cemeteries to decorate veterans' graves, with cars provided for those without transport.
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