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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
5
Ohio University authorities unveil wartime changes to enforce a one hour credit physical welfare course for every student each semester. The program aligns with War Department and U S Office of Education goals and takes effect September 1942, with limited exemptions.
A claim of dramatic improvement from overcoming digestive complaints, under weight, sluggishness, and loss of appetite by two important steps.
Three Athens County girls employed in the local AAA office will leave for Washington and Columbus to take Civil Service positions. Miss Eileen Dorr will move to Washington as senior typist, with Miss Marjorie Lowry also moving to Columbus as office assistant. Marie Burt will replace Dorr and June Eslocker and Phyllis Antle will take Lowry and Cabeen’s places.
Athens County Republican Women’s Club plans a county wide meeting Friday April 24 at 8 pm in Hotel Berry Room 144. Delegates and alternates to the Cincinnati Conference May 6 and 7 will be elected. President Mrs Anna A Evans urges large attendance.
Local Union 1205 United Mine Workers Millfield will hold a gathering Saturday afternoon April 25 at 1 o clock in the theater building West Millfield. Members are urged to attend per president William Ginnan and secretary Herman Theisen Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson of Athens Route 2 announce their son Gilbert is stationed at Foster Field Texas. He is listed as Pvt Gilbert Wilson 99 School Squadron Foster Field Victoria Tex.
Ohio motorists are urged to heed road markings under the Uniform Traffic Act of 1941. F C Smith of the State Department of Highways says center lines act as guides, yellow lines as barriers, with passing rules depending on line placement and traffic safety.
Murray City High School seniors will present the three act comedy Toby Helps Out on Friday April 24 at 8 pm with cast Warren Dupler Margaret Reynolds Rosamay Camp Robert Dugan Juanita Sorrell Gloria Robson and Lewis Lanning. The play marks the end of the term with coach Max Bunce replacing Lawrence Lewis. The issue also notes Camp Shelby address for Pvt James J Dugan and local registration for men aged 45 to 64 on April 25 and 27. Personal notes list numerous local visitors and trips, including Willard at Camp Leonard Wood.
Reserved seat tickets for the Ohio University Band Concert go on sale at Logan's Book Store Friday. The box office opens at 7 p.m. Saturday and the concert is at 8 15 in Memorial Auditorium.
The Richland Ave Auxiliary Police the Utilities Committee and the Auxiliary Firemen and Rescue Squad will meet at the Athens Township School Thursday evening at 7 30 All members are requested to be present.
Mr and Mrs Albert Young of 85 S Shafer Sr welcomed a son born this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Leo Smith of Glouster was admitted today for injuries from a mine accident and Ernest Smith of Millfield Route 1 was admitted for medical treatment and will be released tonight.
Pvt Harold Oxly son of Mrs R H King was inducted this spring and now serves at Camp Claiborne La after a period at Ft Thomas Ky He may be addressed as Pvt Harold Oxly Co L 326th Infantry 82 Division Camp Claiborne La
Former U S president Andrew Johnson earned the nickname Sir Veto for his high veto count, a distinguishing mark noted in historical summaries of his presidency.
Dean William Russell of Teachers College Columbia University will speak at a Friday 10 30 a m convocation in Memorial Auditorium as the opening event of Ohio University's Mothers Weekend.
Clover Farm Stores announces the Picture Title Contest with over 5000 in Defense Savings Bonds and stamps. R C Hess of The F J Beasley Co says the event runs April 24 to June 12 with a first prize of 1000 Bond and a 500 Bond second prize plus 180 other awards.
Chief J B Grogan announced a meeting of the Auxiliary Police in Science Hall at Ohio University tonight at 7 o clock. Demolition and Road Repair Crews will meet Thursday night April 23 at 7 15 in the Little Theater Athens High School announced Chief L F Lausche.
E S Lashmett at the Athens sub station announced a new naval reserve policy. Recruits will be called to active duty almost immediately after swearing in, ending prior delays of up to a month. Enlistments run for the war duration with release when services are spared. Age limits 17 to 50.
Mrs Ray Dixon accompanied her son to Ak Ron and was taken to Cherrington Hospital Thursday for surgery. Glen Dixon of Ak Ron visited his mother Sunday. Ray Martin and family spent the weekend with Deputy Mine Inspector Gerald Martin in Middleport. Mrs Charles Bittner and children Blaine visited Mr and Mrs Guy Darby over the weekend.
The eye is described as the most sensitive of the five sense organs, highlighting its key role in perception and vision.
Athens High selects cast for a suspense drama Wings of the Morning to be staged May 22 in the high school auditorium. Director A A Nellis begins rehearsals next week with cast members including Joan Leben, Ann Matters, Bill Pendry, Howard Bobo, David Nichols, Sue Courey, Ruth Gentry, and Bill White among others.
The Athens naval recruiting office announced openings in U S Navy construction regiments for overseas duty. Applicants aged 17 to 50 may receive apartments and ranks up to chief petty officer based on age and skill. Pay ranges from 33 to 99 dollars monthly plus housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, and transportation. Enlistments last for the duration of the war with many skilled trades in demand. Further information available at the Athens Post Office recruiting office.
Mrs. Shirley Salsberry files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Donald R. Salsberry. She asks custody of their two year old son and temporary then permanent alimony, plus a reasonable child support allowance. The couple has been separated seven months.
The 1940 year saw 1,111,561 duck stamps sold nationwide. This figure reflects federal conservation stamp sales across all states, indicating strong participation in the wildlife protection program.
A nationwide grease salvage effort urged by the National Voluntary Groups Institute aims to collect millions of pounds of kitchen grease for glycerine used in explosives. Chicago based institute endorses campaign with cooperation from National Brands Stores. Housewives will save grease and sell to local meat dealers, who pass to renderers to supply glycerine producers.
First Sgt. Stanton L. Gephart, stationed with the medical department at Camp Bowie Texas, visiting his sister Mrs Don Burt at 23 Elliott Street with his Akron native home. He has nine years in the National Guard and about two years of active service. Also noted a grass fire at 7 Watt Street extinguished by the Athens Fire Department with no damage.
The film Little Orphan Annie starring Ann Gillis and Robert Kent will be shown at East Side School Thursday at 2 30 p.m. The story follows a freckled street child who runs away to New York and becomes a hero in the city. Principal Wayne Mathews invites all parents to attend.
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