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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1943
Page
7
Local notes include scattered references to individuals such as Stan Davis Mrs and Cain with illness mentioned. Mentions of a leading figure, Dr. Al Dr. and Keit Jaber appear, but context is unclear. The fragmentary text references Homer, Columbut and Flickertall without coherent events or dates.
Athens County men from Trimble, Dover Townships and Athens left at 8 o clock from Athens City Hall for final examinations in Clarksburg West Virginia. Wheaton led, Stephen named assistant leader. Induction details uncertain. last group from the area to report for inactive duty processing. reception with other services scheduled.
Twelve men enlist in the United States Navy through the fay recruiting station in the Post Office. Ten enter apprentice ranks in the Naval Reserve, two join the Seabees. New recruits include Clifford Banfield Jr Chauncey Leightfoot Samuel Landis Nelsonville Merle Zeigler Logan Wilbur Hanning Oliver Bailey Laverne Rich rnes Donald H Jr Lewis Keplar George Coolville Alonzo Minerd.
Mrs John Skarulis and Mrs Joseph Boyd announce births and hospital admissions. A new son arrived Monday at Sheltering Hospital. Thelma Shaver had an appendectomy in Albany. Dorothy Linscott and Henry Ty received hospital care, with Milligan and Madeline dismissed after treatment or follow up.
A fragmented note indicates aspirin priced at 10 cents, with unspecified source claiming faster relief claims and no insurer coverage mentioned. The text is unclear but points to low-cost aspirin availability.
United States Bureau of Mines rescue car displayed mine gas explosion demos at the Athens Kiwanis meeting. A. A. Sinicrone led the presentation noting prevention efforts and inviting visits to inspect new rescue devices.
Hiram F. Young of Albany died Monday evening after a Shel illness at age 76. He lived most of his life in Athens and Meigs Counties as a stationary engineer and salesman, born in Orange Township Meigs County. He married Rhoda King in 1892, had 10 children, later wed Ola Townsend in 1940. both wives preceded him. Survived by 10 sons and daughters and 21 grandchildren. Funeral set Thursday at 2 PM in Albany Baptist Church. prayers at Don Young home anytime.
The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission granted paroles to 62 inmates at Mansfield Reformatory. By county the list includes Hocking’s Mike Tulak for auto theft with an effective date of Sept 15.
Pfc John B Finsterwald, Athens High School grad, joins ASTP after basic at Camp Haan and desert maneuvers. transfer to Chaffey College for tests. Eldon Ward enters aviation cadet program at Camp Wolters. Cadet Andrew McCualsky graduates Army Air Force Technical Training at Lowry Field. Cpl Freddie Marquis earns Purple Heart in North Africa. Daniel Armbruster to Fort Benning. Charles Armbruster \u2013 Maxwell Field cadet corporal. Harry Armbruster missing in Africa. Pvt Clayton Miller home on furlough from Camp Sutton. Pvt Dale Tittle at Camp Shelby. Birth of Herbert Dwight Davis noted. families in Athens area.
Yesterday in Athens the high reached 91 degrees and the low dropped to 70. Four one hundredths of an inch of rain fell in the early evening. At noon today the temperature was around 71.
Cleveland Democrat State Rep. Howard M. Metzenbaum released a letter asking Gov. Bricker to convene a special session of the Ohio legislature to debate reducing the sales tax from 3 to 2 percent.
Washington reports money in circulation climbing to 17.946 billion dollars by July 31, equating to about 131 dollars per person in the United States. The figure signals record demand for currency amid ongoing economic activity.
Motorists in Athens County must file renewal applications for B and C gasoline books now. Use form R-543 at inspection stations, attach current tire inspection records, and have approvals from the Transportation Committee or employer. Renewals due by Aug 20 to avoid loss of rations. coupons remain valid beyond expiration dates.
MADISON Wis. The United States Armed Forces Institute reports about 40 000 service members are enrolled in over 700 courses provided with 82 universities and colleges. An average 1 500 applications weekly plus 6 000 lesson reports travel to the institute as soldiers sailors marines Coast Guards Waves Spars work amid field maneuvers and disabilities.
Mr. and Mrs. Worley Cline and relatives visited Will Cline’s family. Mrs. Eva Wood and Jerry Harris joined from Dayton. Mrs. Mary A Wilson celebrated her 83rd birthday on August 5. Harley Cline stayed with his parents. Kenneth Sisson reports being in camp at Pleasanton California. Mrs. Charles McGonagle visits Ame Indiana to see her mother and a brother home from the Army. Mrs. Alfred Jindsey assists in Dr. Stanley’s office.
Vice Chairman Joseph D. Keenan of the War Production Board said West Coast aircraft plants face massive labor shortfalls with 3000 to 10000 workers under required levels. Detroit and Seattle areas show similar turnover as plants try to speed Flying Fortress production amid rising quit rates and shifting labor.
Harry R. Tribe 51 died at his Dayton home after an 18 month illness. A Dayton draftsman for Belco Co, he had lived there 25 years and was born in Athens. He is survived by his wife Olive Graham, son Harry Jr., and brother F C Tribe. Funeral services were in the Dayton Masonic Temple.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Schwartz 79 of 48 N Central Ave Columbus will be at 1 p m Wednesday at the Wylie S Shrover funeral home Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery She was a Vin ton County native resident of Columbus 58 years member of W Broad St Presbyterian Church Survived by daughter Kathryn Rowe and two sons Raymond and Oliver all of Columbus two brothers Abraham Hawk Moberly Mo and Oliver Hawk Athens Ohio and two grandchildren
Trimble 4-H Club met at Nellie Lou Phillips home with Ruth Grigsby in charge. Nine members two guests and advisors Mrs. Ray Leake and Mrs. Geraldine Martin attended. They worked on projects played games. Next meeting at Joanne Gooding's home Thursday at 7 PM.
The Poston Bees 4-H Club met at the Community House on August 4 with seven members answering roll call. A business meeting followed a talk on the club's projects, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 11.
Ohio University faculty and student groups plan a joint soldier and civilian program on campus for the summer and winter. Week end dances, reading room, information bureau, and musical events will welcome soldiers staying up to nine months. A wives organization, a campus play, and band performances are also planned to foster wholesome activities and community cooperation.
Old at 40 50 60 men and women seek vim and youth with a vitamin blend. The ad promises vitality through a line of products sold at Athens stores including Athens Phar Ade and Calleher Dyog.
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