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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1944

Page

4

Frayed Bonds in a Hospital Room Drama

A narrator visits Roggio, bedridden with supposed cancer fears and nervous indigestion. Ginger, weary and sharp, voices bitter judgments about Roggio, while Leo contemplates loyalty, fear, and a tense kiss hints at unresolved desire. The doctor arrives, prompting a retreat to discuss Roggio’s fragile bravado and future. The scene ends with a promise of continuation.

Ginger Jerusalem Ogsie Leo Roggio

Columbia Grangers Elect Officers This Month

Columbia Grangers plan officer elections November 10 after Booster Night for National War Fund. A pie social raised 28.10 dollars. 22 members serve in armed forces. Grange meeting October 27 awarded costumes including best and ugliest, with prizes to several members and juveniles.

Carpentsn Coninma Grange National War Fund Columbia Rea Howery Ruth Powelson Juvenile Grange

Roosevelt foreign policy slams call for defeat

The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Roosevelt’s foreign policy failures and bungling undermine his re election bid. It cites poor allied cooperation with Chiang Kai Shek, meddling by Harry Hopkins, recalls of Stilwell, and doubts about postwar international order as reasons to oppose another term.

Roosevelt Japan United States de Gaulle Vichy Darian Badoglio Poland Russia South America Germany Organization of Nations Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Cairo Wendell L. Willkie Wallace Donald Nelson Gen Hurley Chungking Joseph W. Stilwell Clarence E. Gauss Associated Press Harry Hopkins Casablanca Teheran Quebec Hull Hopkins HH. Kung Chine Cleveland Plain Dealer

War dogs honored as veterans face discharge

Dogs attached to our armed forces have served valiantly in the war. With their discharge near, most will return to owners or be sold as bidders vie for these K 9 heroes. Jacksonville mayors waived dog license fees for honorably discharged canines.

Asmen Army Navy Congress Jacksonville Fla

New Cravat Desired After Laval Estate Sale

The item notes a sensational bid for Pierre Laval’s white neckties at 300 francs each and questions the market for a new neckwear model inspired by Laval in hemp. The remark ends with a quote from Bishop Horne on newspapers recording the day’s world.

Pierre Laval Vichy Laval Bishop Horne

Campaign contrasts in Roosevelt and Dewey support logic

In a deep dive, supporters outline Roosevelt’s case for continuity, wartime leadership, labor alignment, and League of Nations participation, while Dewey backers stress internal peace, capable cabinet appointments, independent judgment, pragmatic governance, and a healthy party shift to renew policy.

Washington Roosevelt Dewey Mr. Roosevelt League of Nations Congress Germany Japan America White House United State U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Churchill Stalin Chiang Kai-Shek House of Representatives Senate Alexander Smith New Jersey Saltonstall Massachusetts United States Senate Union

International Aeronautic Authority debate on postwar air trade

Peter Edson discusses proposals for an International Aeronautic Authority to regulate postwar commercial flying. He outlines three models from strict monopoly to full freedom with safety rules, and notes U S interests favoring limited, regulated competition while many nations fear American aviation power.

Russia Chicago Netherlands Sweden United States South America Hawaii Australia Singapore China U. S

The Public Forum notice for contributors

Public notice from The Public Forum advising contributors on submission guidelines and deadlines with emphasis on accurate contact details and proper formatting.

Voter letter from The Plains on wartime costs and party support

A Plains reader discusses Republican support for the administration, unity, and labor, condemns excessive war profits, and reflects on wartime casualties and schooling. The letter cites voting for Wilson, opposition to FDR opponents, and hopes for a wiser future president.

Let the American Way Guide This Election Vote

A reader column urges Americans to vote, stressing voting as a civic duty and a protest if needed. It frames elections as crucial for national security and welfare, urging careful ballot choice on a pivotal Tuesday, with emphasis on the citizen’s responsibility and the enduring American tradition.

Dave Chans Lenpreeive Wey Lachesaats America Owen Bry Stalin Caton Marin Tony Eise Pei United Kingdom Brin Lorin Fares Rootspollian Arveas Businness

Amesville Social and School Notes Brief

Amesville activities include a Prince of Declamation Contest at the Amesville Presbyterian Church with participants ERALDINE Hamilton Rita LaFol ite Virginia North Zita Moore Clifton Truscott Anna Dishong Harold Tryon. The Amesville Grange to meet Nov 7 for officers section. Metta class held a covered dish dinner with handkerchief gifts for teachers. The class donated to the National War Fund and will support the Service Canteen in Athens plus a monthly apple gift. Quilts work to resume. no Farmers' Institute due to illness and speaker availability. Junior Carnival postponed until conditions allow. News of local families includes Robert Sedwick in a French hospital with a shrapnel wound, and visits among several residents. Esther Class entertained by Mrs Turner. officers elected: President Mae Julie White, VP Nellie Volley, Sec Seasilortz, Treas Evelyn Line Cott. A War Fund contribution was noted.

Amesville Amesville Presbyterian Ing Eraldine Hamilton Rita LaFol Ite Virginia North Zita Moore Ifton Truscott Anna Dishong Harold Tryon Amesville Grange Presbyterian Church Harry Keefer H. M. Tenney Lucille Linscott National War Fund Bern Township Ames Athens Farmers’ Institute H. C. Sedwick Robert France F. J. Ginn Geneva Calloway Jimmie Huntington W. Vi Gilbert’ Boudinot J. E. Shoemaker Columbus Harry ‘Turner Riley ‘Thompson Stanley Cole Colum Clair Stobart Sandrock Arm Arthur Jago Esther Este Turner Julie White Turner Hattleffman

Dont Make Trouble Fable On Enlistment And Gas Woes

A Cleveiana, November 2, column discusses envy between enlistment and drafting, warnings against bragging, gas usage criticisms, and social tension over neighbors and public opinion. It reflects a wartime era mindset and cautions readers to avoid spreading hate or racial hostility. The piece uses a satirical tone to urge humility and focus on collective effort.

Eleanor

Official dies in New York at 49

Harold Whitney Mason secretary of the Republican national committee died of a heart attack last night in New York. In Columbus Ohio Mrs Robert Randall of Port Clinton won the statewide new from old clothing contest beating 1382 entrants at the Ohio Grange event.

New York Harold Whitney Mason Republican National Committee INS Columbus Robert Randall Port Clinton Ohio Grange

Corning Social Notes from Sunday gatherings and visits

Corning residents shared a busy social week with birthday celebrations at the Delme home for Mrs. Delme, visits by Robert Boyd from Akron to the Altman home, and Martin Taylors five day care stay with his wife and sons. The Latta family, Campbell family, and Dale Martin visited relatives in Columbus, while Lora Longley attended the Grand Chapter C E S in Cincinnati. The Jolly Night Club gathered at Gladia Morgan’s home, the Women’s Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. C W Young, and the M E Church Primary Junior held its annual party. Mrs Ralph Hardy hosted the O K Club, and the Hardys hosted Lt. and Mrs. William Hardy in Pensacola, Fla. Charles Lawrence remains a patient at St. Anthony Hospital.

Victor Delme William Campbell Billy Columbus Dale Martin Knowles Martin Nelsonville Lora Longley Gtand Cincinnati Jolly Bight Club Gladia Morgan Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church C. W. Young M. E. Church Th c Ralph Hardy O. K. Club William Hardy Pensacola

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