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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1944

Page

15

Conservation Committee Set to Meet Here Thursday

The Athens County Conservation Committee plans a meeting Thursday April 6 at 8 p m in the Courthouse to discuss hunting and fishing regulations and officers. A public hearing is set for June 13 in Columbus, with district representatives to relay regional recommendations to the state Conservation Commission.

Conservation Committee Athens County Conservation Committee Offirs The Conservation Commission Commission On Hunting Don Waters Columbus

Funeral for Travis W Coe Draws Large Albany Crowd

Hundreds attend the funeral of Travis Wilson Coe 84 Albany business man at Alexander Church on Sunday. He led a varied career as teacher hardware and furniture dealer and undertaker and conducted 1313 funerals mainly in Athens and Meigs counties. He is survived by wife Jess Allen and children from first marriage Mable Alta and Harley who died in infancy. He was longtime member and clerk of Alexander Presbyterian Church.

Travis Wilson Coe Albany Alexander Church Coe Silas Emily Porterfield Coe Hebbardsville Athens Meigs Mittie Mae Stewart Harley Stewart Coe Mable Coe Harold E. Gingher Alta Coe Robert F. Gatch Columbus Jess Allen Alexander Presbyterian Church

Mrs Woodyard Funeral to Be Held in Albany Church

Funeral services for Mrs. John B. Woodyard who died after a long illness will be conducted Tuesday at 2 PM in Albany Methodist Church by Rev. Smith and Rev. Newoff. Burial is in W Union Street Cemetery in Athens. Surviving are husband John B. Woodyard two sons James B. Woodyard M M 2 C US Navy New Guinea and Howard Woodyard Albany Route 2 four daughters Mrs Roy Cline Albany Route 3 Mrs Elizabeth McCoy Albany Mrs Ellen Hartman and Mrs Ruth Cade The Plains and 13 grandchildren.

Albany John B. Woodyard Albany Methodist Church Smith Newoff W. Union St Athens Woodyard James B. Woodyard U. S. Navy New Guinea Howard Woodyard Roy Cline Elizabeth McCoy Ellen Hartman Ruth Cade Plains

OU Faculty Members At Columbus Meeting

Ohio University faculty took part in the Ohio College Association gathering Saturday at Deshler-Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Participants included President W. S. Gamertsfelder, Dr. R. L. Morton, Dean Irma E Voigt, Dr. A. T. Volwiler, Dr. A. B. Sias, O. C. Bird, and L. C. Staats.

Ohio University Ohio College Association Deshler-Wallick Columbus W. S. Gamertsfelder R. L. Morton Irma E. Voigt A. T. Volwiler A. B. Sias O C. Bird L. C. Staats

Veterans Return From Alaskan Theater To U.S. Service

Pfc Adolphus D Keirns 28 formerly of Athens Ohio returns after nearly two years with the 42nd Troop Carrier Squadron in the Alaskan theater The unit flew troops and supplies along the Aleutians evacuated wounded soldiers and delivered mail and supplies to combat zones. Other local servicemen including Cpl Theodore Richard Scott and CpL Orin E Secoy are profiled with training awards furloughs and postings.

Lawson Field Adolphus D. Keirns Athens United States Far North Alaska Aleutian Thorugh Troop Carrier Command U. S Army Air Forces I Troop. Carrier Command Indianapolis Ind Keirns Bowman Field Florence S. C Anamae Keirns E. Liverpool, O

Milton Cox Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Milton S. Cox, longtime Vinton County political and civic leader, will be held Tuesday at two o clock at Tinker Funeral Home in McArthur. Interment will be in Elk Cemetery. Cox died Saturday.

Mcarthur Milton S. Cox Vinton County Tinker Funeral Home Elk Cemetery Cox

Johnny Dewey Celebrates Birthday on 4 4 44

The piece notes Johnny Dewey son of Mr and Mrs John Dewey of Athens Route 1 has a birthday tomorrow. The date is 4 4 44 and Johnny will turn four. He was born at 4 o clock.

Johnny John Dewey Athens

High Record Set by State Hospital Cow

A registered Holstein cow from Athens State Hospital completed a 365 day test producing 559 pounds of butterfat and 15068 pounds of milk. The ATHENS TRITOMIA GENIUS was milking three times daily at six years two months old when her test began.

State Hospital Athens State Hospital Holstein-Friesian Association of America Athens Tritomia Genius

French Navy Destroys Enemy Convoy in Adriatic

Allied headquarters announced that eight French naval forces annihilated an enemy convoy and its escort after a sharp engagement in the Adriatic. The French reportedly withdrew without damage or casualties.

Allied Headquarters Adriatic

Will Conger Degree at Paramathia Lodge No 25

A special degree confers the Entered Apprentice on a class of candidates at Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M Wednesday at 7 30 p m Visiting members welcomed and all members urged to attend announced by Ernest E Hart worshipful master

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 Ernest E. Hart

CAPC News Mobilization at Athens High School

CAPC announces a community mobilization event at Athens High School on Wednesday April 5 at 7 30 p m. The meeting aims to discuss local concerns and organize volunteer efforts with participation encouraged from residents and groups.

Athens High School

U S Bomber Base Promotes Jimmy Stewart to Operations Officer

Major James M Stewart nicknamed Jimmy Stewart from films has been promoted from squadron commander to operations officer of a Liberator bomber group at a U S base in England.

U. S England James M. Stewart Jimmy Stewart

Long 12 yard letter from New Jersey G I abroad inspires locals

William Paultz of East Orange, N J who served with the 12th USAAF in Italy receives a sprawling 12 yard letter assembled by Mrs Olga Hook and Mrs Betty Clark. The missive contains messages from friends, cartoons, pin up photos, poems, stories and jokes gathered from his hometown.

Pfe William Paultz East Orange N. J USAAF Italy G. Ll Olga Hook Betty Clark

Four Drivers Arrested by State Patrol

Four drivers were arrested by state patrol over the weekend after crashes and traffic violations. Ernest Cole of Coolville suffered neck back and leg contusions when his parked car was rear ended by Earl Webb, who was fined for unsafe operation. Hamden and Athens residents faced license and plate violations with brief court appearances or arraignments.

Coolville Ernest Cole Earl Webb Cole Webb Frank Reid Nina Leota Harris McKinley Ave Athens Guysville Franz Woodworth Lewis McWilliams Central Ave

Local Social News Highlights Garysville Area

The column lists numerous dining visits and gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Ward Cunningham hosting relatives, Betty White and Eleanor Fuller visiting, Mrs. Cora Buck ill with flu, Carl Bretz undergoing appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital, and Cpl. Clifford Brett on a furlough from Ardmore. Also noted are guests in Uhrichsville and Albany field trial attendees, plus long-distance relatives visiting Milton Nuzum’s home and Dan Piercy’s call from California.

Guysville Ward Cunningham Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Ann Mace New England Mary Joann Simmons Frank Willard Wayne Carsey Byron Calvert Little Son Athens Cpl Clifford Brett Ardmore Okla Brett C. C. Christy Edward Pritchard Ray Stafford Uhrichsville Ora Ashcraft Charles Carol Ashcraft Albany Milton Nuzum Wilbur Harris Chanute Field John Barrett Calif C. W. Nuzum Belpre Elmo Fox Jimmy Akron Nola Christy Dan Piercy California Alaska

Egg Prices Fall Beneath Federal Support Levels

Washington reports weaken in egg markets as prices dip below War Food Administration price supports due to unusually heavy production. WFA officials cite surplus supply in many areas and expanded purchase efforts as the principal price support mechanism.

Washington War Food Administration WFA

Hartley visits, talk of overseas service in Jacksonville

Frank Hartley of Camp Campbell Ky spent days with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hartley in Jacksonville. Henry Hartley, Frank's brother, awaits Navy call. William Barrowman goes to Columbus for employment. Visitors to Jacksonville include Mrs. Mary Withem and family and Mrs. Dora Hartley. Few airplane engines use geared-down propellers. most are direct drives.

Jacksonville Frank Hartley Camp Campbell Nick Hartley Hartley Henry Frank Navy William Barrowman Columbus Mary Withem Darrell Withem Hunterton Vollie Trace Glouster Dora Hartley

Farmers May Delay Filing Tax Estimates

Farmers may file declarations of estimated tax by April 15 or wait until December 15. Harry F. Busey, collector in Columbus, explains proper filing dates for farmers defined as earning 80 percent or more of income from agriculture.

Harry F. Busey Internal Revenue Columbus Busey

Circle of Ruth to Meet for All Day Gathering

Circle of Ruth will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Coates on Thursday April 6 for an all day gathering.

Circle OF Ruth Chase Ruth Robert Coates

Time Card Times Subtract One Hour From Examples

Instruction shows times in Athens EWT and asks to subtract one hour from each specification. The example notes a train leaving at 12 34 a.m. Athens time, implying need to apply time correction by one hour earlier to all listed times for a consistent schedule reference.

E.W.T Athens

NORITO Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain

Thousands of sufferers find fast relief from rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis with NORITO. The formula is touted as trustworthy and fast acting with an ironclad guarantee. If the first three doses don’t relieve pain the money is refunded. See your druggist today.

Norito Jorito

Chauncey Man Honored For Solomons Fighting

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Stefanoski of Chauncey Ohio, 22, received two honors in 14 days for leading on Bougainville. A veteran with 18 months overseas service, he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Soldier’s Good Conduct Medal while with the 87th Infantry Division in the Solomons campaign. He graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School in 1942 and enlisted after Pearl Harbor.

37TH Bougainville Island Nicholas Stefanoski Chauncey, O Solomons Stefanoski 87Th Infantry Bougainville Fiji Islands New Hebrides Guadalcanal Chauncey-Dover High School Pearl Harbor

Masonic Club Set To Meet In Athens Tuesday Night

All members of the Athens Masonic Club are asked to attend a meeting in the club rooms on Tuesday April 4 at 7 30 p m The officers say the session is open to Masonic Lodge members in and around Athens regardless of club membership

Athens Masonic Club Club Athens

Masons Meet Tonight in Athens Temple

Athens Chapter No. 39 R am M meets at 7 30 tonight in the Masonic Temple on S Court Street. All members urged to attend as announced by J Louis Winner high priest.

Athens Masonic Temple S. Court St J. Louis Winner

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