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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
4
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Military experts project the war with Japan lasting into 1946, longer than earlier hopes. Strategy prioritizing the Philippines over Formosa lengthens supply lines and delays offensive operations, with Luzon and Japanese air power limiting near-term advances. Some think a Philippine defeat could drive Tokyo to surrender, but the prevailing view remains a protracted campaign through strict military action.
A column notes Mrs Roosevelt’s wish to wave a magic wand to fix rules, but stresses no president holds such power. It warns against worship of a single leader and urges Americans to preserve initiative and self reliance amid global totalitarian threats.
Nazi Germany conducts public demonstrations that expose their racial creed to bystanders. Prisoners from Asiatic Russia coerced into service are forced to defend a system that devalues them, revealing the paradox at the heart of Nazi racism and offering a bleak chance for its erosion by blunt, self-defeating proof.
A postwar job surge opens for specialists once seen in major events. New York Mayor La Guardia envisions a future airport handling 300 flights per hour, about five minutes apart, signaling expanded city needs. The piece hints at repurposing workers from sports and transit roles for these new positions.
Peter Edson discusses Dumbarton Oaks proposals for a UN Secretary General with no vote, powers to alert Security Council, direct staff, and annual reporting. He outlines amendment steps, ratification hurdles, transitional peace arrangements, and notes on interim consultative behavior by the Big Five. Include biblical quotes and unrelated moral remarks from the era.
Officers elected by Rural Mail Carriers of Athens County included W D Tucker president W E Gillogly vice president and Grover C Patton secretary treasurer Auxiliary officers mirrored husbands positions Miss Verna Welker taught and directed in local arts events and the annual dance and bridge Chauncey-Dover alumni. Notre Dame football champions of the year and 1924 stage opponents noted. Buckeye Plant in Pomeroy resumed operation after a weeks long shutdown. Melvin Grubb of Athens brought back a 195 pound deer from near Algoma Ontario Canada.
Glouster churches arrange services with Rev A G Winkle at First Church and a union Thanksgiving service led by Rev W T Ward of Mt Zion Athens. Sunday features Bible school, morning worship, and youth fellowship. Local reports note varsity and reserve basketball wins over Hollister, with scores 58 to 28 and 123 to 13 respectively, and a church study club meeting discussing India and religious symbolism.
The Junior Progressive Study Club met with Mrs. Alice Dust on Monday evening to vote sending Christmas boxes to club members serving abroad. Candy was served to Mrs. Roger Kittle Mrs. Donald Howard Mrs. Willis Blower Mrs. Frank Price Mrs. William Rauch Mrs. Wilbur Balderson Jr Miss Helen Binderbasin Mrs Edna Binderbasin and others. Greens Run resident D Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jackson is home on 0 day furlough after overseas duty.
Local notes record Mrs Marie Schenbur and Miss Eileen Tutt visiting in Broadwell area homes. Amos White and Will Young attended gatherings. families including Slisher, Young, and Kerrns are mentioned. Several residents from Amesville and Chauncey are noted visiting relatives and attending a funeral in Carro.
Glouster tomcats begin basketball season with a 7 o'clock game against JT on their home floor. The opener promises two good games as Glouster and JT meet in Amesville. Also notes recent family visits and church services at Glouster Church of Christ with Sunday School at 10 and communion at 11.
Trimble Grange calls a special meeting for Saturday at eight o'clock to elect officers for the coming year and perform fourth degree work. Refreshments will be served.
A fragmentary memoir scene follows Leo Kabateck as he recalls a failed romance with Mickey, guilt over a theft, and a decision to change course. He describes a tense confrontation, a pivotal choice to study music, and a shifting relationship with Boggie and Don as the narrative hints at continuation.
Dover High School students and staff gathered in the auditorium Wednesday afternoon for a Thanksgiving program led by principal Mrs Leah Featherston and music supervisor Mrs Christine Brown. The High School Chorus sang God Bless Our Land as Rev Gilbert Courtney delivered the Thanksgiving message from the First Church of Christ. Society notes report the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ meeting hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Robinett at her Millfield home. A Chauncey family dinner honored Gordon Mingus before his departure for the armed forces, with several relatives present.
Morristown Holiness Church will hold Sunday school by Andrew McKinney and preaching by the Gospel Five with Pastor Ray Pidcock and Mrs Myrtle Simpson in charge. The Pilgrim Church near Carbondale also has Sunday School at 1 30 followed by preaching at 2 30 by Ray Pidcock.
Parish releases list of Chauncey church services with Bible reading checks and details for Church of Christ Chauncey and Chauncey Nazarene service times. Also notes promotions at the Church of God Chauncey with Sunday School and preaching.
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