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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
4
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In interviews and reports from 1939 to 1943 German leaders and officials outlined a plan beyond battlefield tactics. They warned of a fifth column war combining propaganda and covert networks across continents. The strategy relies on subversion, influencing economies, and shaping public opinion to erode freedom and wealth worldwide. The article contrasts Nazi intent with Allied mobilization and resilience.
From 1933 to 1940 over ten million tons of scrap iron went to Japan. The figure could supply twenty 45,000 ton battleships or fifty 30,000 ton carriers, among other war materiel. Republicans pressed for an embargo while President Roosevelt kept selling scrap until 1941.
The Labor Union warns that Sidney Hillman’s Political Action Committee could dominate labor politics if the November vote fails to defeat it. It argues PAC control would threaten organized labor and advocates electing leaders who restore a strong Department of Labor and sector-wide unity.
Washington accuses President Roosevelt and Secretary Stimson of using public funds and Army channels to push political propaganda among troops to influence the election. A War Department circular dated Aug 21 is cited as a violation of law, raising calls for accountability and a repudiation of such tactics to preserve fair elections.
Peter Edson reviews the wartime debate on keeping foreign policy out of politics as Dewey presses for early debate on postwar security. Hull and Dulles argue for public, nonpartisan discussion while preserving room for future talks, after Dumbarton Oaks critiques.
Glouster and surrounding communities share busy social updates. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. King and Mrs. Mae Putnam visit Chesterhill to honor King’s mother Mrs. T. A. King and relatives. Numerous residents attend club meetings, papers on horticulture and color schemes are discussed, and holiday travel includes Columbus and Cleveland areas.
Glouster Garden Club gathered at Bingman home for a Wednesday evening program. Fourteen members and two guests answered roll call on what a child needs most. Mrs Ethel Shirkey presented a theme It s Just Adoles cence and led discussion. Mrs Orel Kearns led a panel on Half Past Date Time. Prizes awarded to Mrs Minnie Dust and Mrs Wahneta Rapp. Lunch served to 14 members and two guests. November meeting set for Mrs Saphronia Householder s home.
Mr and Mrs Edward Welling of Jacksonville report a telegram from the War Department stating their son Private Charles W. Welling was lightly wounded in Germany on September 27. He landed in France earlier in September and is believed en route overseas. their other son James is also serving, with the family hoping he will soon be overseas.
A sister visit to Zanesville is reported alongside updates from local groups. Mrs Kinney and Mrs McKinney share family news while Bernard McKinney reports release from hospital in GLOUSTER The American Let Italy. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at Legion Hall with an installing officer after a 7 30 pm program. Church groups plan fund drives for the National War Fund.
Price 81 of Columbus died in White Grass Hospital last Tuesday after a major operation. He is survived by his widow Mrs J R Wolfe and son Vern of Columbus. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Columbus with interment in a Columbus cemetery. He was last of eight children and formerly a prosperous farmer near Glouster. He moved to Columbus 25 years ago and then worked as a carpenter until age stopped his work. Mrs Price died about a year and a half ago.
Chauncey residents hosted Sunday gathering of Airline Church members and relatives. Pauline Simonton and Wile ard Simonton led the event with a noon picnic, chapel service, and music by a local vocal trio. Inmates at the institution attended, and funeral services were noted for Walter Lang family. Local uncles Russell relatives from Chauncey and nearby towns visited.
Chauncey residents hosted a Sunday dinner at Jay Ave home honoring Mrs Pennell’s brother Staff Sergeant William M. Northrop returning from India after 30 months overseas. Attendees included family and friends from Zanesville Glouster and Athens. Erma Faye Canter of Chauncey wed Charles Koska in Gaspolis with Magistrate Earl Moore officiating. The couple then left for Toledo where the groom is employed.
Trimble Grange met at Grange Hall Saturday evening to grow attendance and broaden inter organization ties among members. A Nov 11 meeting date was set and men agreed to serve refreshments at the November gathering.
The Missionary Society of the Church of God Chauncey met at the home of Jacob and Florence Way with Mrs. Doris Cunningham in charge. Prayers were led by Mrs. Virgie Pennell and Mrs. Flo Kelzenberg. Mrs. Ann Marshall gave a reading and read missionary letters. Officers elected: President Mrs. Ann Marshall and secretary treasurer Mrs. Virgie Pennell. November gathering to be hosted by Fred and Gertrude Grandstaff. Refreshments served.
Mrs Mabel Smith of Chauncey will host the Ladies Aid meeting at Millfield Church of Christ with a Selock potluck supper. Members are asked to bring their own table service. The entry notes a gathering at Oregon Ridge and lists guests including Helen Howard, Nive Brookins, Mae Lon, John Kendall, and Rose Kendall.
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