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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1945
Page
14
The Athens Messenger publication details weekly weekday editions and Sunday morning issues with various pricing plans. It lists management, memberships, and advertising representatives, noting Associated Press rights and subscription rates for in and out of Ohio with overseas service guidance.
Washington reports Secretary Byrnes has sketched the broad outlines behind the Big Five conference failure but readers deserve full disclosure of Russia’s position. The piece argues for open discussion of distrust, the role of Britain and the United States in shaping Europe, and the need for a universal security framework without exclusive spheres of influence.
The London Foreign Ministers fiasco reveals two facts: a restart on peace terms is essential and the London splits must be resolved. The Big Three face a choice of conference format, but the core issue is reaching a basic agreement on the postwar order.
A trio of Army Air Forces generals led by Carl Spaatz Jimmy Doolittle and Curtis LeMay argue for an airborne defense against the atomic bomb. They warn secrecy will fail and advocate rapid development of air weapons guided missiles and redynamics research while stressing readiness and national resolve.
Peter Edsons Washington column describes Secretary Schwellenbach and the labor management conference rules. The revised Rule Six seeks unanimity with validity over simple majority, involving Eichel Silvey and Dietz to interpret an ambiguous draft. The piece ends with quotes on justice and ideals.
Edward Blackford 48 lifelong Chauncey resident died in Dayton Veterans Hospital after heart trouble. Survived by wife Dorothy eight children all at home, mother Mary Blackford four sisters four brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Chauncey resident Mrs Hattie Karns will leave Wednesday for Birmingham Alabama for an indefinite visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Thomas Farrow and son Pearl She will stay in the homes of a niece Mrs Myrtle Sparkmen and family and a nephew Mr and Mrs Ellis Farrow and family She will accompany her grandson Rolland Carr as far as Birmingham on his return to Fort McClellan Alabama
Mr and Mrs John Swart report ripe raspberries found on their Chauncey area farm near Albany on October 1 Mrs Orville Crabtree daughter of Mrs John Swart provided the information amid a brief farm note in the Chauncey district.
Chauncey district social items list Pfc William B Powell in an Army hospital in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas awaiting release by year’s start and home. Neighbor visits include Frank Kirkendall in Chauncey hosting Wells ton relatives and S D Jackson hosting Lillian Wells from Hollywood with Columbus trip.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson for the monthly business and social gathering with Mrs. Hazel Earich in charge. All members are urged to attend.
Amesville residents record a two week visit by Mr and Mrs George Fleming to Oakridge Tennessee and new home purchases by the Lewis Morris family. George Dishong relocates near Kimberly and a Porter family reunion at Miss Kitty Porter s home includes numerous relatives from across Ohio and beyond. Clio Club meets to hear about Panama with San Blas Indian crafts on display. Guests at Mrs Alice Boileau s home include C F Metzler and daughter Virgil Penrod and Charles Hummel from Columbus, with others visiting Amewille friends.
Pfc Glennis Karns returns from 504th Parachute Infantry deployment in Africa Sicily and Italy. He left Naples Sept 18 and arrived New York Oct 2 before a five day furlough at Indiantown Gap Pa. He served four years and eight months with two combat jumps and was wounded at Casino. Cousin Pfc Rolland Carr, from the Aleutians, visits Chauncey as they meet for the first time since enlisting in March 1941.
Leonard Tucker of Athens writes a spirited reply to a previous Public Forum rejection, defending bold opinion against orthodox brickbats and praising truth seekers. He argues prophecy and visionaries challenge complacent leaders while warning against perpetual self exaltation as public discourse narrows. He cites Bible prophecy as a test of true prophets and notes widespread belief in prophecy’s daily partial fulfillment.
John Finsterwald and Junior Efaw led an assembly at Rufus Putnam school to introduce football players. Team members listed include William White Billy Maxwell Edwin McPherson Herman James and others. Mrs Lucllie Good announced that thirty six Athens County elderly received their first old age pension checks the preceding week. Miss Willa Tippie reported a cas tor bean plant 12 feet tall with a 43 foot leaf spread.
Social notes report Chauncey households hosting Sunday dinners with Mr and Mrs Or Ville Crabtree and families in Chauncey and guests Bobby Verity Edward Jones Harold Jones and Mrs Harry Swart with Albany ties. Freshman week at Ohio University included an Evening party at Mrs T N Hoover Elmwood Place. Other gatherings feature John Shafer hosts with Mor rison and Grim families and Shafer home guests before a move to Omaha for Legion events.
A narration of a girl sent to an elite Reading school for daughters of gentlemen, where a riding incident leads to a fight with a rival pupil. After injuring the girl, she escapes to London with little money, returns home, and causes a court settlement as grandmama reveals she was visiting Pavlova’s circle in London.
A New York dancer sought by Pavlova’s company lands a six month South American engagement after Grandmama’s recommendation. Passages were booked for Montevideo with Infanta Isabella de Bourdon noted, while delays and family finances shifted sailing plans from Cadiz.
The piece argues Japan’s move to separate Shinto from the state could curb militarist influence without impinging on worship. It discusses Hirohito’s possible abdication to shed divinity, while noting Allied pressure to try him as a war criminal and the complications to his status as a living God.
Navy report cites the death of Rear Admiral Nisuka Masuda former Jaluit atoll commander in the Marshall Islands. Also, John J. Connolly of Alliance injured fatally when struck by a car at a street intersection Saturday night.
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