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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1945
Page
4
Manning LeFavor funeral was held Saturday at the Methodist Church in Glouster. The service followed a day of remembrance with Rev. Eugene Brown and a gathering of family and friends.
Glouster social columns list December party plans and church group meetings at Mrs. Sarah Jonas home. Attendees include Mrs. Sadie Cook, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. W. Craft, Mrs. T. A. Lewis, and others. A Methodist class notes Christmas potluck, devotional, and church budget tribute. Family dinners at Mrs. O. D. Eddy and Mr. Wm. Eddy mark gatherings in Ames, Athens, Columbus, and surrounding areas with guests from Athens, Columbus, and Birmingham among others.
The Priscilla and Orpah Classes host a pre Christmas bazaar in the church social rooms on December 5. It begins at 1:30 p.m. and runs into the evening with a luncheon and booths offering homemade articles. The public is invited to visit and shop.
The Broadwell column reports nine attendees at Myrtle Ogg's store gathering with one visitor, Mrs. George Ogg of Stewart and Mrs. Ralph Fyock of Blaynox visiting Hattie Hendershott and Webb Cole. A Saturday shower for Mrs. Connie Van Dyke followed a fire destroying her house, while Pearl Philips wed Clyde Brown at George Smith’s Athens home with Brown recently discharged from the Army. Additional notes mention visits by Mrs. Cook Van Dyke to Mrs. Cora McDonald in Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Edward White of Columbus visiting Amos White, plus a supper at the Stewart Odd Fellows Hall attended by the Van Dykes.
The article argues that expulsions of 92 Los Angeles junior high students for protests against Gerald L. K. Smith reveal deeper issues. It cites incidents including Sinatra booed at South Bend and a Brooklyn school, urging self-examination by older generations to curb youth unrest and highlight hypocrisy in teaching tolerance and peace.
David Lawrence reports testimony before a Pearl Harbor committee arguing the United States failed to prepare for war with Japan. The piece asserts Roosevelt sought to aid allies, delayed decisive actions, and kept critical facts from the public, suggesting secrecy worsened the tragedy.
Peter Edson discusses OPA price actions after World War II, noting how price increases are granted to reconversion industries and to preserve prewar profits. He argues OPA’s impact is mixed, with some industries benefiting from increases while others argue for lower costs, and predicts OPA could eventually wind down if inflation subsides.
A note questions the seriousness of a proposal to fetch Japanese premier Tojo from Tokyo to testify in a congressional Pearl Harbor hearing. It asks whether Tojo could identify U S derelictions blamed for the attack or merely repeat lies told abroad, highlighting skepticism about the plan.
Quince Bescoe aged eight died at the home of his daughter Mrs George Bryan in fachsoneile Saturday. His wife Mercella Latimer preceded him in death 14 years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs Flossie Leeke Chauncey Mrs Yetha Hammond Ontario Wisconsin Mrs Gaynelle Bryan Jacksonville Mrs Thelma Snyder Trutown and one son Hershell Detroit Michigan. Four sons and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dugans hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs Dugans brother Cpl. Floyd G Beekman who recently returned from Italy. Attending were Mr and Mrs Floyd Beekman their grandson Bob Jr of Sinking Springs Ohio Mrs George Rice and son Tommy Chillitothe Mr and Mrs Joe Dugans and family and the honoree.
William Hermey Sr. of Corning died at 9:50 am at home on Valley Street after a long residence in Perry County and 58 years in Corning. He owned William Hermey General Store, attended St Bernard Church, and is survived by four sons, one daughter, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a late wife. Funeral services were held at St Bernard Church with Rev James L Riley. Interment followed at New Lexington Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs R C Galloway hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives including Eugené Galloway and children Beverly Sue Medkly and Lindy ann in Columbus Elaine Eveland from New Lexington Major J V Galloway on furlough in Germany attended.
Thanksgiving dinner guests at Mr and Mrs M Bryson on Marh Street included Mr and Mrs E K Bryson and children Margie Ernie Arthur and Billy, Mr and Mrs John M Bryson, and Mr and Mrs Albert Hail of Athens. Only Robert K Bryson was absent serving in China.
Allied forces break from the Cherbourg beachhead in late June and drive toward the Meuse river. Eisenhower notes tough conditions and weather hampering air power, while Patton and Bradley push a rapid breakout aided by heavy air bombardment and coordinated arm y offensives. The Falais pocket forms with 100,000 enemy captured as German lines collapse.
Pleasant Valley social notes list multiple weekend visits and gatherings. Names include Felix Dorsey and daughter June Ane with the Dorsey family, W B Gibson of Pearl Chapel, the Woods and Meighen families, Akron visitors Charley Bolin and George Fetch, and Athens residents J W Blin and T H Morgan among others. The items recount dinners, call-ins, and home projects with local residents and neighboring towns.
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