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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1944
Page
4
The Athens Messenger dated information lists publishers principals and editors. It presents subscription rates for carrier and mail, domestic and outside Ohio, and notes paper circulation terms and national representatives for advertising. It indicates obituary charges and notices, with a period style News-Press notice format.
Envoys of the British Government are sounding out official and Congressional reactions to post war lend-lease aid to England. The suggested program would cost American taxpayers 212 billions annually equivalent to half the pre 1932 U S federal budget.
Morgan County Herald argues that CIO leadership under Sydney Hillman uses political money to back Roosevelt, risking labor's general welfare. The piece warns that partisan CIO activity harms labor unity while A F of L adheres to a non partisan approach, favoring wealth creation through business prosperity.
The article notes Fire Prevention Week and cites high national fire losses 20 years apart. It urges precautions including sensible matches smoking heating plant cleaning clutter storage fire resistant roofing electrical repairs and proper ash disposal to prevent fires and injuries.
Despite supportive secretaries and devoted wives, executives live in an environment saturated by feminine distractions that challenge traditional male roles.
Washington commentary notes Prime Minister Churchill urges patience for a postwar security framework led by Russia Britain and the United States. He says great powers act as trustees during a transition and cautions against forcing pace before peace and war aims are settled. The piece contrasts with Hull Dewey views and Wilsons League Covenant concerns.
Peter Edson reports the U S Civil Service Commission investigated personal records of 10 of the 141 National Citizens Political Action Committee leaders but will not name them. The agency says those investigated were eligible for government employment, though the list remains undisclosed.
All-day home-coming at United Brethren Church in Jacksonville drew many locals and out-of-town former members. The service featured candle lighting for armed forces, a memorial for fallen Charles Robert Brown, and gatherings at the parsonage with a noon dinner.
Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at the Coens including Mrs F R Coen and grandchildren. Mrs Grace Harwell of Hot Springs was called home for illness after two weeks with Mrs Charles Coen. Community updates note Army service letters from Italy and a protected hospital return. The entry covers local visits and a political meeting in Athens.
Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church has completed repairs and exterior painting by church members.
A birthday party was hosted at Mr and Mrs Dan Coxs Trimble home for Pvt Estel C Cox and his mother on Sunday Sept 24 Attendees included Mr Harry Ferguson and family Mrs Ray Hall and granddaughter Mrs Hannah Hall Mrs Eldon Six and son Pvt Estel Cox and Frances Cox James Ayres and the Coxs family Pvt Estel Cox plans to depart Wednesday Frances Cox will stay with the Coxs for one to two weeks then join him in Greenville Pa The event notes his upcoming absence and family plans
Glouuster Rothwell Club gathered at Mrs C A Bingman's home with president Mrs John S Blower presiding. Mrs Garnet Drury presented a paper on Origin of the Names of the States. Ten members attended including Mrs Garnet Drury Mrs Adda Blower Mrs E M Blower Mrs Elizabeth Chute Mrs Ella McDonald Mrs Carl Wilson Mrs Gertrude Pride Mrs Bess Henshaw and Mrs C K Rockhold.
A farewell gathering was held at Mrs Sophia Nagle home on Fairlawn Avenue Friday evening September 29 marking her 22 years as Glouster schools janitor. The group included Donald Goldsberry Delores Ann Knight Lewis Morrison and others while William Parker of the United States Army called during the event.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church met Thursday evening with president Mrs. A. G. Winkle in charge. Mrs. C. F. Guinther led devotionals and Mrs. John Binderbasin sang Must Jesus Bear the Cross. Mrs. E. E. Munden discussed Medical work in United States Alaska and Dominican Republic. Rev. Winkle sang Only A Sinner Saved by Grace. District meeting set for Lan caster October 31. pumpkin pie and coffee served after benediction by Mrs. E. H. Taylor’s committee.
The 57th anniversary of the First Baptist Church, observed September 10, was a success with total contributions of 304.64 dollars. Finance committee members included Wiley Harris Thomas Morris Gladys Viney Rosa Williams Mary Kirby Anna Mayles and Ora Viney, chairperson.
American correspondent Sigrid Schultz warns Germany will pursue a Nazi peace plan that could influence the United States. She argues German spies, business deals, and intimidation tactics shape a future conflict and stresses vigilance to prevent another world war.
CHAUNCEY Rally Day and World Wide Communion were observed in most churches of the district on Sunday October 1. Attendance rose across the churches with special programs in Sunday Schools and preaching services throughout the district.
Sergeant Dennis H. Childress and Doris Beveridge were honored at a surprise shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hartley in Toledo with 25 guests. A 3 tier wedding cake, red white and blue decor, and a serenade greeted the couple who wed recently at the bride’s home.
Chauncey residents are asked to donate magazines for troop trains. Place them on your porch Tuesday morning for collection by Mrs. Grace Crabtree and Mrs. Goldie Fink.
Chauncey resident Chauncey John Vincent Jr. left last week for Utah seeking a climate believed to aid his ongoing sinus trouble. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Vincent Sr of near Chauncey.
GLOUSTER Pyt Walter Anderson stationed at Keesler Field Mississippi is on a 15 day furlough in Trimble visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Pearl Anderson. He will report to Las Vegas New Mexico after the furlough. The Andersones have another son William Anderson in the service and a prisoner of the Germans in Russia.
Chauncey residents report visits and family news. Kate Black ston of Columbus, formerly Orbiston, spent a week with sister Alice Glancy and daughter Pearl, in Chauncey visiting Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney.
Mrs Ida Hill led the Millfield Church of Christ Sunday School attended by 75 persons. Mrs Lucille Sanders played piano and Mrs Kath leen Willis Mingus sang as the primary department presented songs. Pastor Glaze Thompson delivered the following preaching service.
Chauncey officials and workers conference of the First Church of Christ to assemble at 7 o clock tonight in the church. Floyd Nye, president of the board, announced the meeting.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Harold Childress and daughters Gerry and Lynda visited over the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Russ Childress and Mr and Mrs Clifford Koon in Toledo.
The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church plans an all day quilting session Thursday at the church. The event gathers parish volunteers for a community sewing project.
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