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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1945

Page

4

The Messenger Publishing Co Athens Ohio Advertisement

The Athens Messenger details its Publisher Gordos K Bush and staff, pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, overseas note, and filing order with Associated Press affiliation. Includes rates for various periods, carrier and mail options in Ohio and beyond, and a note about second class matter status at Athens Post Office.

Frederick Wash the Messenger Publishing Gordos K Bush Nna Geo Charles Sarria Mber American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau O One Newspaper Association Associated Press Athens John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Homs

Income Tax Reductions and the Politics of War Finance

The piece argues that wartime broadening of the income tax touched most workers and that political leaders will move to reduce taxes to win votes. It claims the tax became a class tax and warns voters will reject representatives who tax them. It critiques employer deduction methods and the directness of the levy. It ties tax policy to democratic consent and wartime spending.

Public Comes First in Athens Parking Dilemma

The Athens district faces worsening parking as gas rationing ends. City officials consider meters in Athens Nelsonville and Logan to free business areas, with private plots and shade trees sacrificed for street space. Expanded parking may require widening streets and reallocating municipally owned land to serve the public need. Protests are expected as car ownership rises postwar.

Athens Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan Parkers

This Is the Army creator earns Medal for Merit

Irving Berlin, not a youngster, devoted his talents to a soldier’s morale. He wrote and toured This Is the Army, later aiding overseas theatres. The show's proceeds benefited Army Emergency Relief, totaling over 9 million dollars, and earned the Medal for Merit for extraordinary service.

Mo Mener Irving Berlin Berlin Army New York Army Emergency Relief Fund General Marshall

Psychological warfare and odd Japanese invasion plans

The New York Herald-Tribune reports on a plan involving ominously painted foxes to frighten Japanese troops, seen as an evil omen. Japanese surrender halted this psychological weapon, with speculation that skunks with luminous paint might have worked as an alternative.

New York Herald-Tribune

Truman administration blamed for long-distance outage crisis

Washington column argues the Truman administration mishandled a national telephone service stoppage, blaming leaders for indifference to public welfare and failure to prevent disruption. It critiques labor policy, calls for impartial review, and warns of broader consequences for national leadership and morale.

Washington Truman Congress National Labor Relations Board CIO Telephone Workers’ Union Examiner United States

Arabs Open Washington Office Sparks Palestine Debate

In Washington at Wardman Park Hotel an Arab office opened with a press party led by Ahmad Shukairy of Acre and Jerusalem. He described the Arab aim to counter Zionist propaganda and push for Palestine as a sovereign Arab state, signaling intense debate to be fought in America and Palestine. The Arab League funds the Washington office, representing seven nations and pursuing strategic moves regarding Palestine.

Washington Wardman Park Ahmad Shukshy Acre Jerusalem San Francisco Mr. S Palestine Shukaity Batte America Shukairy Winston Churchill Arab League Arab League of Seven Nations Iraq Syria Lebanon Egypt Saudi Arabia Yemen Transjordan Mediterranean

Glouster Youth Lead Church Service and Baptisms

Sunday Youth Field Day at the Church of Christ featured Bible School leadership by William Stahl and Patrick Crawford, choir, pianists, and readers. The pastor conducted a baptismal service adding three new members and one transfer, with elders Richard Jones and Edwin Carpenter and deacons James Johnson Pat Crawford Barney Molnar Ray Johnson among the officiants.

William Stahl Jesson Eileen Peugh Richard Jones Edwin Carpenter James Johnson Pat Crawford Barney Molnar Ray Johnson

Car stolen from Glouster sailor found near Enterprise

W D Brunton petty officer U S Navy home with parents when his car was stolen Friday night about 10 30. It was parked at the curb while he attended a theater. Police and Highway Patrol were notified. Sunday a sheriff reported the car found abandoned in a side road near Enterprise, spare wheel and tire taken, battery run down. Brunton a survivor of the Destroyer Callaghan, in the South Pacific, has served 27 months. Three local servicemen discharged from the army return home: Sgt Robert Kittle Hollister R D 2 Sgt Joe Wicks Hollister and Sgt Brose Leach Glouster. Mrs Inard Lowery Glouster R D 1 learned her son Pfc Clyde Leonard Lowery was killed in action June 13 1944. he previously was missing in action. He was a radio operator on a transport plane over the hump from India and received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He was Hollister High School graduate. The Chauncey Ladies Aid will meet Thursday for an all day quilting at Chauncey Methodist Church. Harley Toots Lanning Millfield injured his hand in timber work. tetanus shot given.

W. D. Brunton U.S. Navy James Brunton Nelsonville Highway Patrol Hocking County Enterprise Brunton Callahan South Pacific Navy Army Robert Kittle Eli Kittle Glouster R.D States Joe Wicks Air Live &T Hollister Hishore Camp Atterbury Germany Brose Leach Fred Leach Co[lumbue Inard Lowery War Department Pfc Clyde Leonard Lowery India Hollister High School

Trimble Church Holds All Day Homecoming Event

GLOUSTER The Trimble Church of Christ held its annual homecoming on Sunday with an all day service. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led the 9:30 service, Bible School drew 123, and a noon basket dinner preceded a sharp program featuring junior chorus, Old Time Chorus numbers, and talks by local leaders. Out-of-town guests circulated, including Lydia McKinley and Bertha Danford among many others. CHAUNCEY-MTS and Mrs Cif ford Fink hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Franklin Lingcott Anita of Amesville and Mrs Anna Fink of Chauncey.

Isabel Courtney A. W. Easler B. H. Pettitt Holy City Richard Wilcox Gertrude Rainey Fred Kittle J. R. Sands W. D. Robinson L. C. Nye Grace Myers W. W. Wallace Bart Pettitt Gilbert Courtney Charles Bradfield Christine Brown Lydia McKinley Bertha Danford Audria Dew A. W Floyd Nye Earland Coffman John Penrod Barbara Elizabeth Robinet Jessie Fulton Rafael Easler Florence Pendergrass Chauncey Mts Cifford Fink May Ave Franklin Lingcott Anita Amesville Anna Fink

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Club Dinners

Glouster notices show Mothers Club dinner at Mrs Ed ay Broad Street with guests including Mrs Blanche McAfodie and Mrs Agnes Clark. November meeting at Mrs Blanche McAfoose home. Columbus Day program and potluck noon meal. Also Sunflower Chapter ES and Bible School teachers meeting announced with details.

Cleveland Man Held For Killing His Family

A 36 year old Cleveland mechanic, previously on probation, was detained after police quoted him admitting to killing his two sons to protect them from devils and beating his wife to death to ease his conscience. Officers found the bodies of Jane Kolladziej and sons Robert and David in an upstairs suite, each killed by beating with a gaspipe and a screwdriver.

Cleveland Chester Kolladziej Jane Robert David

Paris in the Great War a dancer's silent endurance

In wartime London and Paris the narrator details rigorous study at the Guildhall and Chelsea, medical struggles with a disabled arm, and a fledgling return to dance. Amid bombing and family anxieties, she seeks healing, focuses on exams and art, and endures a wrenching family crisis as her brother loses sight and mobility.

District Auxiliaries To Convene In Chauncey October 23

Chauncey Ladie Auxiliary No 9 of the United Mine Workers will host the district convention of auxiliaries at Chauncey on Tuesday night October 23 at the K of P Building. The district includes Chauncey Glasgow Longstreth Murray City Buchtel Roseville and The Plains. The last convention was held at Longstreth. A strong program and good attendance are planned. Mrs Addie Tippie presides and Mrs Elizabeth Slisher is secretary.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladie United Mine Workers K.of P Glouster Murray City Buchtel Longstreth Roseville the Plains Addie Tippie Chauncey Auxiliary Elizabeth Slisher

Young People Feted At Crabtree Home

A Thursday social at Mrs. Emanuel Crabtree's May Avenue residence hosted a group of youths and several adults. Attendees included Helen Henderson Mary Tippie Mary Kovaleski Lenora Kovaleski Pearl Carsey Robert Freeman Madeline Johnson Betty Johnson Ronald Kovaleski Phyllis Crabtree Ralph Crabtree Warren Hillyer John Edward Katzenbach Jackie Pennell and Mrs. Goldie Fink Mrs. Jessie Johnson and Mrs. Grace Crabtree.

Chauncey Emanuel Grabtree May Ave Helen Henderson Mary Tippie Mary Kovalesii Lenora Kovaleski Pearl Carsey Robert Freeman Madeline Johnson Betty Johnson Junior Kovaleski Phyllis Crabtree Ralph Crabtree Warren Hillyer John Edward Katzenbach Ronald Crabtree Jackie Pennell Goldie Fink Jessie Johnson Grace Crabtree

Hendersons Reunite After 24 Years With Kin

Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs James Henderson with Irene McGurty of Murray City and James Desilvey of Louisville to mark a long awaited family gathering. It is the first reunion in 24 years for Henderson and her brother.

Chauncey James Henderson Had &S Irene McGurty Murray City James Desilvey Louisville Henderson

Mrs Maggie Dean Taken For Major Surgery In Serious Condition

Mrs Maggie Dean wife of John Dean of Millfield was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after weeks of serious illness and underwent major surgery last week. She is reported slightly improved but remains in serious condition.

Chauncey Maggie Dean John Dean Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital

Ladies Aid Meeting and Miscellaneous Shower Planned

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church members will gather Wednesday at Mrs. Lucille Morgan’s home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Robinett. Esther Class meets tonight at Mrs. Laura Russell’s home on Ells Avenue for the October business and social session.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Lucille Morgan Stewart Robinett Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Laura Russell Ells Ave

Chauncey Library Receives New Allotment of Books

Grace Crabtree librarian at Chauncey library announces a fresh allotment of books now available to the public. The Friday hours have been changed to 11 am to 4 pm to accommodate students as demand rises and circulation has tripled.

Chancey Grace Crabtree Chauncey Library Crabtree

Services Held for County Home Child Murphy

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Warren Funeral Home for Barbara Jean Murphy two who died Thursday at the County Home Chauncey. The infant, born in Columbus, resided with her mother Mrs. Dessie Murphy of Chauncey. Rev L E Evans of Nelsonville Church of Christ led the service and burial was in New Marshfield Cemetery.

Chauncey Warren Barbara Jean Murphy Columbus L. E. Evans Nelsonville

Wharton Brothers Meet at Okinawa in 1945 Reunion

Two Logan brothers Tracey Whartons sons Paul and Howard met at Okinawa on Sept 25, their first reunion in three years. Howard enlisted in 1942 and served 18 months overseas. Paul joined in May 1944 in a ship repair unit and has four months overseas. Their wives and child live with Alfred and Mrs Goldsworthy in The Plains. Howard expects discharge soon.

the Plains Tracey Wharton Logan Paul Howard Wharton Okinawa Howard Navy Lancaster Alfred Goldsworthy

Edith Pancake Returns Home After Major Surgery

Edith Pancake of Chauncey has been released from Sheltering Arms Hospital after five weeks recovering from major surgery. She is now home on May Ave and able to be up part of the day, continuing her steady recovery.

Chauncey Edith Pancake Sheltering Arms Hospital May Ave Pancake

Chauncey Families Visit Logan Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Ray I McKee and family of Chauncey visited in Logan Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McKee. Arthur Thompson, employed in Sandusky, was in Chauncey visiting his brother William Thompson.

Chauncey Ray I McKee Logan Raymond McKee Arthur Thompson Sandusky William ‘Thompson

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