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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1942

Page

4

Shade Rural Board Ordered to Issue Continuing Contracts

A mandamus directs the Shade Rural Board of Education to grant continuing contracts to Mia, Naomi McNeal, and Mrs. Helen McClain, grade teachers at Shade, under the Teacher Tenure Law. Prosecutor Harry A. Mettler says contracts must follow statutes amid potential future changes. board members express willingness to retain the teachers who have five years in service.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio AGE Five Shade Board Shade Rural Board of Education Mia Naomi McNeal Helen McClain Shade O. F. Rowland Harry A. Mettler Atorney Mettler Attorrney Shade Rural School Board of Education Supreme Court of Ohio Baas Shadeard McNeal McClain Shade System Board of Education State Department of Education Boards of Education Si Allen George Fulton Alton D. Hanning Co. H. Bobo F. S. Pierce Leona Williams

Naval Nurse Arrested for Impersonation in Ohio and California

Dorothy O. McAllister of Athens faces federal charges for posing as a naval nurse to obtain tires from an Athens rationing board. She pleaded innocent in Marietta and is sought in California on a fugitive warrant for impersonating a nurse to get money and clothing. she has a three year old son.

Columbus Morton Anderson U. S Athens Ohio Dorothy O. McAllister W. Vaughn Butcher Marietta Anderson San Diego Calif California

Polls Open on Savings Time in Athens County Election

Athens County voters will find polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on election day. County elections clerk Hazel Coon cited a secretary of state directive noting officials must act within the designated time frame under the daylight standard.

Hazel Coon Athens County Board of Elections Coon John E. Sweeney Secretary of State Sweeney

Three Sent to Jail From Mayor's Court

Three Athens men were committed to the Athens County Jail this morning for failing to pay fines after pleading guilty to intoxication charges from Mayor Franz L. Woodworth. James Sowards, 54, Chauncey, paid $5 and costs after pleading guilty. Emmett Williams, 35, N Lancaster Street, Milo Bean, 60, Wolfe Street, and James Lockhart, on W Washington Street, were fined $10, $10, and $5 respectively plus costs and jailed for nonpayment. All four were arrested Thursday night by city police.

Athens Athens County Franz L. Woodworth James Sowards Chauncey Emmett Williams N. Lancaster St Milo Bean Wolfe James Lockhart W. Washington St

Stoltz Sent From Ft Thomas to Camp Grant Medical RTC

Cecil L. Stoltz of Albany recently inducted into the U S Army has been sent from the reception center at Ft Thomas Kentucky to the Medical RTC at Camp Grant Illinois. Officers at Ft Thomas announced today. Services at McDougal Church Sunday School will be held Sunday at 10 o clock with preaching at 7 o clock in the evening.

Cecil L. Stoltz Albany U. S. Army Ft. Thomas Camp Grant Inl Ft. Tthomas Mcdougal

Voters warned on party switching in Ohio primary

In a letter to the Athens County Board of Elections John F E Sweeney secretary of state warns that many electors may switch parties this primary. He explains that under Ohio law switching is a fact not a choice and an elector who votes for opposite party candidates becomes a member of that party until the next general election. He notes required oath procedures and that affidavits must be sworn and filed with poll books and tally sheets.

Athens Buster Thule Sweeney Boards of Elections

Chapman Graduates From Great Lakes Aviation School

William L. Chapman of Athens Route 4 completed a 16 week course at the U S Navy Service Schools in Great Lakes Illinois becoming eligible to take the petty officer examination in aviation machinist's mate. Graduates are assigned to fleets or naval stations for further instruction under veteran petty officers.

Great Lakes William L. Chapman Orin B. Chapman Athens U. S. Navy

Local Surgical Updates From Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Dana Heck of Glouster had a minor operation this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Opal Buckley of New Marshfield had an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday night. Charles Finley of Guysville Route 3 and Mrs Flora Russell of Millfield were released today.

Dana Heck Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital Opal Buckley New Marshfield Charles Finley Guysville Flora Russell Millfield

Mattie Six Funeral Service Set at Chauncey Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Six wife of Rev. Herbert Six will be held Saturday at Chauncey Church of Christ at two o clock in charge of Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Interment will be at Greenlawn. Friends may call at the home of Mrs. William Canter on Main Street before the service. Mrs. Canter is Mrs. Six daughter.

Mattie Six Herbert Six Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greenlawn William Canter Main St Canter Six

Presbyterian Showings At Church Sunday Morning

The Presbyterian Sunday School will show two motion pictures Sunday at 9 45 a m in the Little Theater basement of the church. The films titled India Through the Eyes of a Missionary Evangelist and India Through the Eyes of a Missionary Teacher. Public invited to attend.

The Presbyterian Sunday School India

ROTC Cadets Readied for Maneuvers At Lake Hope

Nearly 100 Ohio University ROTC cadets underwent a final review by Col. James M. Churchill before departing Athens for maneuvers at Lake Hope Zaleski. Maj. Raymond A. Lee praised their preparation as regimental staff headed to the field to set up camp with cadets then packing and training in drill, tents, and pack rolling. The roster lists cadets from Athens Lancaster Guysville Nelsonville Shawnee Pomeroy New Lexington and others guided by instructors Sts. Charles H. Fair and Robert M. French.

Ohio University Rotc James M. Churchill University Lake Hope Zaleski Athens Raymond A. Lee Lee Southeastern Ohio R. C. Kenney Robert W. Edwards Lancaster Samuel Jasper S-3 Dix Schenz Robert Maurer Wilber Swank Eugene Schuster Howard Bobo Max Baughman John Farley Richard Rypma Warren Cooper

Ruth Rowland Dies at 29 in Athens Home

Mrs Ruth Rowland aged 29 died at her Peach Ridge home after a five week illness. She was born in Athens and lived there all her life a Athens High School graduate and Thiry one Club member. Survived by husband Denver son Charlies Denver and daughter Jessie Lou. mother Mrs Jessie Drake. sisters Mrs William Downard Mrs James A Hester and Mrs Charles F Emish and a twin sister. Funeral Sunday at two in the Christian Church Athens Rev Frank Donaldson officiating burial in W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday or Sunday morning.

Ruth Rowland Peach Ridge James A. Hester Toronto Canada Charles F. Emish Youngstown Pearl Drake Christian Church Athens Frank Donaldson W. Union St Peach Ridge Road

Ohio and U S Employment Service Reach Agreement on Jobless Aid

Ohio workers and employers will continue receiving employment services after a dispute over a federal order to cut nonwar production assistance. Thomas A. Wood said a communication from H C Atkinson confirms Ohio will maintain services for nearly all unemployed and co operating employers. The protest cited that Ohio law requires active efforts to place jobless workers before and during benefit periods.

Ohio United States Employment Services Thomas A. Wood Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Herschel C. Atkinson Bureau of United States Employment Service Ohio Bureau Federal Bureau of Employment Security U. S. Employment Service Wood Atkinson John J Corson

Bible School at Tuppers Plains Church of Christ

Bible School will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Tuppers Plains Church of Christ. Evening services at 8:00 p.m. feature Rev. Miles E. Hoon preaching on "The First Petition".

Tuppers Plains

Sand Run Community Notes Include Services and Visits

Church services set for Sunday at 7 30. Mrs Rayson to speak. Lew Wolfe formerly of Sand Run now in Marietta hospital in serious condition. Mrs Frank Easterling visiting Akron relatives. Wolfe family called home due to father Lew Wolfe illness Eloise Elaine Margie Jimmie Don Earl. Harold Blake family visited Mattie Christian and Eugene Blake. Robert Leachman from Columbus visiting wife and children. Ruth Spencer returned to Barberton. Helen Mays visiting Ted Tem Union Furnace. IVan Dawley and Mary Devol visiting Logan and Don Blake. Automobile spark plugs easier when cool.

Sand Run Rayson Lew Wolfe Akron Marietta Hospital Frank Easterling Eloise Elaine Margie Jimmie Don Earl Harold Blake Mattie Christian Eugene Blake Robert Leachman Columbus Ruth Spencer Asa Spencer Barberton Helen Mays Ted Tem Union Furnace Ivan Dawley Nelsonville Austin Biffle Cleah

Tent meeting planned at Trimble with evangelist Rev. James Carder

An all day program was announced today by Rev. James Carder evangelist at Trimble tent meeting. The program includes singing by Mrs. Ruth Nuby and Mrs. Margie Bowen and is scheduled for Sunday.

Trimble James Carder Ruth Nuby Margie Bowen

Scout Meeting Canceled Due to Absence of Patrol Master

Because R. S. Atkins scout master is absent from Athens, the Boy Scout Troop 59 meeting slated for next Monday night has been canceled.

Athens R. S. Atkins

Support Campaign for Ohio Methodist Pension Fund

Ohio Conference leaders launch an all out drive for a 1,000,000 pension fund to aid retired ministers. They cite inadequate support for those over 65 with 85 percent facing poverty and plan local actions as 250,000 Methodists and 600 pastors participate. The campaign runs from October 1 to November 15.

Ohio

Rev William Case to Conduct Sunday Services

The Rev William Case will conduct services at Albany Methodist Church Sunday morning at 10 30 o'clock.

William Case Albany Methodist

Resolutions by Republican National Committee Back War Effort

The speaker cites April 1942 GOP resolutions pledging full wartime cooperation and world peace efforts after the war. They affirm support and challenge a silent opponent to state approval or disapproval of the party action and their platform.

Jappe Republican National Committee United States Republicn Party National Committee Committee

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John J. Woolley Goodrich Isaly Herpel Saunders and His Nite Club U.S Rowland Americarp Oliver James C. Petrillo American Federation of Musicians Elmer Davis OWI Chapman Is Great Lakes School Mattie Hemisphere the Mutual Home and Savings Association E. Washington St Mr. Jenkins Ohio General Assembly H. T. Phillips Mickle Tire & Accessory CO Athens, O Cross Bros Ironton Tribune James L. E. Jappe American Legion Congress John D. M. Hamilton London Sam Pryor Willkie Jenkins Burr Oak Pol. Adv Francis White
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