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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1943

Page

7

Absentee ballots spark interest in Nelsonville Glouster primaries

Voters show lively interest in Tuesday's party contests as 92 applications for absent ballots are reported by Hazel Coon, election board clerk. In Nelsonville Republicans field Miles Howe and Ogg for mayor while Oakley faces no Democrat opponent. Glouster Democrats contest mayor Thomas Williams Sr and H L Kittrell, with eight Democrats seeking six council seats. Emmett Rogers runs unopposed for Glouster mayor.

Nelsonville Glouster Hazel Coon Election Board Republian Oakley Miles Howe Ogg Isonville Blake Echem Roger Scott Kenneth Orwiler Phillip B. Weller Thomas Williams, Sr H. L. Kittrell Wade Bailey James Franklin C. G. Lunsford Dave Powers William J. Stephenson William Winefordner William Withem Carl Wright Emmett Rogers

Arthur Katona Appointed to Ohio Faculty

Dr. Arthur Katona was named acting assistant professor of sociology at Ohio University by President W. S. Gamertsfelder. A Cleveland native, he earned BA MA and PhD at the University of Wisconsin and has taught at Wisconsin Bacone College and Fort Hays Kansas State College. He will begin in the fall semester on Sept 28 and has published articles in sociology including an expected piece in the August American Sociological Review. He is a Phi Beta Kappa Phi Alpha Delta sociology honorary and Phi Eta Sigma member.

Arthur Katona Ohio University W. S. Gamertsfelder Cleveland Katona University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin, Bacone Okla.) College Fort Hays Kansas State College American Sociological Review Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honorary Phi Eta Sigma Indiana University Clark University Waynesburg College Sanitary Corps Sanitary Corps Reserve Porter American Psychological Association American Association For the Advancement of Science International Congress of Zoology National Education Association

Enrollment total reaches 448 at Ohio University

The second eight weeks of Ohio University's summer term reports 364 regular students with more registrations expected. Including three weeks post session 4, total enrollment stands at 448 excluding ASTP students on a separate schedule.

Ohio University ASTP

Axis Engine Losses in July Reported Heavy

RAF fighters and fighter bombers knocked out about 100 moving locomotives in attacks on Axis railway communications in occupied countries during July. Hamilton and Clermont Counties in Ohio and Kenton Campbell and Boone Counties in Kentucky are closed to outside labor to improve manpower use in the Cincinnati area.

Axis London Air Ministry Cincinnati Hamilton Clermont Ohio Kenton Campbell Boone Kentucky War Manpower Commission

Crystal Pool Hosts Adult Only Night Swim Friday

A special adults only swim period will run at Crystal Pool Friday from 10 p.m. to midnight to test interest. City service director A. N. Johnson announced the trial. season tickets are not honored. If popular, more night swims may be scheduled.

Crystal Pool A. N. Johnson

Local War News and Service Notices From Athens Area

Letter from Pfc John Chancey reports overseas service and latest postings in New Guinea after 15 months abroad. Pvt Myrnie Congrove transfers to Fort Sherman. Three Athens area residents report to Great Lakes for Navy recruit training, joining Morrison Sloane and Banfield. Lib erator pilot training includes Lt Herbert Morrison among Ohio graduates. Cecil Cox transfers to Seymour Johnson Field after eleven months at Atlantic City.

Alfred Chancey Glouster Pfc John Chancey United States Tonga Fabo Australia New Guinea Chancey Athens Area U. S. Navy Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill Robert L. Morrison Helen Morrison Athens Boyd P. Sloane Florence Sloane Richland Ave Clifford H. Banfield James C. Banfield Chauncey Liberal Army Air Field Liberal Kans Ohio Herbert K. Morrison

Coal Supply Based on Ifs Could Heat 1943-44 Winters

Washington report says U.S. households relying on coal could be comfortable if coal production stays at current pace and the 1943-44 heating season is not colder than the severe 1942-43 winter. Officials express cautious optimism but warn icicles in bathrooms if production declines.

Washington D. C

Closing of Postal Offices Investigated

The Federal Communications Commission ordered an investigation into the closing of Postal Telegraph offices linked to a proposed merger with Western Union. The probe follows a June 26 complaint by the American Communications Association alleging service disruptions from the closures.

Washington The Federal Communications Commission Western Union American Communications Association

Dixon Assigned Here By Joseph Ferguson

Earl H. Dixon the state examiner of the Bureau of Inspection is assigned to Athens County by State Treasurer Joseph P Ferguson to examine township records and the justice of peace courts. Dixon began work today using a Courthouse office.

Earl H. Dixon Bureau of Inspection Athens County Joseph P. Ferguson Justice of Peace Mr. Dixon

Freight operators barred from Detroit Cleveland routes

Federal Judge E J Moinet ordered twenty interstate truck operators to stop trailers between Detroit and Cleveland. The court ruled the operators did not cooperate in using water facilities linking the two cities.

Detroit Cleveland E. J. Moinet

Death of Corporal Lucas and Porter Loan Fund Named

The Plains mourns Corporal John M. Lucas age 32 reported missing in the Southwest Pacific and later confirmed dead on Dec 31 1942. Ohio University honors Dr James P Porter with a new psychology loan fund created by faculty and alumni. a permanent committee will administer it. Dr Porter retires as emeritus after joining Ohio University in 1922. In addition, absenteeism in 1942 reached over 422700000 man days.

Lucas Pacific Porter Michael Lucas the Plains Cpl John M. Lucas Southwest Pacific War Department Corporal Lucas Carnaval Tusceana Fleet Ohio University James P. Porter A. C. Anderson Dr. Porter Bonde Athens Indiana Illinois Indiana and Clark

B E Pickens Dies at 87 in Canton

Butler E Pickens aged 87 died at his son Chubb F E Pickens home in Canton. Funeral services set for Sunday at Racine Baptist Church at 2 PM with burial in Letart Cemetery after services. survivors include wife, daughter Alma Sauzz, son Wallace B Pickens, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Racine Butler Pickens Chubb F E. Pickens Canton Mr. Pickens Alma Sa

Mary Bolin Dies at Albany After Long Illness

Mrs. Mary Bolin wife of Richard Bolin died at her Albany home Wednesday evening after a years long illness. She would have turned 75 the next day. Survived by husband a son William Bolin a daughter Belle Brooks both of Albany and Jerry Brooks of Norwood five sisters and five grandchildren. Burial set for Hebbardsville Cemetery with viewing from Friday noon.

Albany Mary Bolin Richard Bolin Bolin William Bolin Belle Brooks Jerry Brooks Norwood William Ennis Dent Robinett Margaret Brooks Hebbardsville

Ohio University Instructor Joins Time Magazine Staff

Miss Mary Katherine Brokaw of the department of classical languages resigns from Ohio University after thirty years to join Time magazine. She will work in the Chicago office and has served as executive secretary of Eta Sigma Phi and editor of its Nuntius.

Ohio University Mary Katherine Brokaw Time Magazine Chicago Till Miss Brokaw Eta Sigma Phi The Time Cadiz Miss

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