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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1945
Page
4
Public notices from the 1898 era listing offices publishers and editors, with rates for subscriptions by carrier and mail, including domestic and overseas terms and conditions. Names include Gorton Bush, Charles B Garris, and Ohio distribution details.
The National War Fund and 22 relief agencies appeal to Americans to aid continu ing war relief and comfort efforts. USO, United China Relief, and Philippine War Relief face increased need while Europe suffers hunger and deprivation. funds will aid soldiers abroad and civilians, with emphasis on health and hope for those at home and overseas.
Washington editors weigh a proposed full employment measure. Conservatives fear hidden controls while liberals push for annual government budget guidance. the piece argues for transparent, self-balancing economic principles and publicity of key facts to prevent depressions and promote steady growth.
President Truman backs the idea to continue the Labor-Management conference as a policy making advisory group to Congress and the executive branches. A small executive committee of labor and industry heads would meet regularly in Washington, with full conference sessions on emergency or periodic major labor policy decisions.
The Christian Science Monitor urges caution in commenting on a proposed socialized medicine measure. It warns of three dangers paternalism, bureaucracy, and political pressure for excessive spending. It notes revised legislation may reduce initial costs but questions underlying feasibility and fiscal soundness.
A Frankfurt mayor addresses a large radio audience urging frank repentance for Nazi-era complicity. He rejects buck-passing, stresses atonement, and recalls Germans’ role in past elections while urging responsible future actions to prevent repetition.
Local column records Sgt Harvey Hardway’s honorable discharge after three years overseas with multiple campaigns and medals. Also notes Dana Hoffman Jr on 7 day Navy leave, Alice Dotson’s hospital admission, and several regional visits, moves, and family events across Tup Pers Plains and nearby towns.
Crown City notes Mr Redmond Rose seriously ill for over a week with his children around him. Father James Gorby on furlough from Boston, returning to earn his discharge this week. The Woodwards bought the property where they live from Ed and Mrs Williams of Oak Hill. Bernard Williams Aaseived flame from the Army. Janior Sheets home on furlough from Florida. Blackboards erased for cash in the school room. Mrs Olaf Murrer taken to St Marys Hospital Thursday. The Reverend and family, the apartment lever the old post office.
The piece discusses a bill for services rendered, calling the term red apple a misleading tag. It argues the recommendations offer fair pay and allowances, foresee Navy peacetime duties, and assign oversight roles to enlisted men and officers to ensure discipline and readiness for future war.
The London conference of Big Five foreign ministers exposed sharp differences that must be reconciled for lasting peace. The process shows the UN must avoid rigid spheres of influence and favor benevolent, cooperative groupings that fit within a new world security order. Tensions between Russia and Anglo American allies stem from Moscow’s regional reach and U.S. atomic bomb policy, with a London dinner remark illustrating bargaining leverage.
Corning social notes report Raymond Bailis on a 43 day furlough with family near Burr Oak before discharge at Camp Breckenridge. He and sister Eloise visited Mr and Mrs Ballis in Cleveland and relatives in Akron. Rev Hin der will conduct a revival in Coolville before returning to Missouri. Cpl William Harmon, son of Mr and Mrs John Harmon, landed in Seattle September 24 and expects to be home in two weeks after four years in the South Pacific. Mrs Frank Archer of Zanesville visited J R Stallings. James Jones Sr and son Bernard visited in Zanesville Friday. Women’s Society of Christian Service plans babies pictures for the meeting at Mrs Mary Spence’s home Tuesday night. Miss Marye Eleanor Frasure and Miss Millie Miskle visited Boilerstown? in Gious ter Saturday.
Murray City notes list residents and visitors including Pfc. Jack C. Cook on 30 day furlough after 37 months in service with 25 overseas. Various local moves, hospitalities, PTA election officers, and travels among Johnsons, Hillyers, Hoffmans, Mowery, and other families. Mentions Ohio University term start.
Oak Grove notes show Mr and Mrs C Patterson of Akron visiting his parents Mr and Mrs S M Cage from Friday to Tuesday. Ma Patterson recently discharged from the Army. Mrs Paul Kennard and daughter of Carbondale spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman. George Walton Jr of Ashland Kentucky visited grandparents. Mr and Mrs J L Cass enlisted in the Navy at Louisville last Monday.
I spent the first years shuttling between New York California and Hawaii as my mother sought health. We then moved to Europe to join my grandmother while mother restored her voice. I describe early stage mischief in Turin and schooling in Russia then the Nellidoya Ballet School, with prying elders and harsh discipline shaping my youth.
A tornado struck the Long Bottom district Tuesday evening, damaging homes and crops, snapping limbs, and shattering windows at local properties including the J. C. Swan and C. E. Myers houses. A large pine blocked the kitchen at J. C. Swan’s home, with ongoing minor injuries and extensive debris across area. Nearby families hosted visitors as residents assess losses and await further assistance.
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