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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1942
Page
5
County treasurer John H. Preston announced the second half real estate tax collection for the county will run five weeks. Early payments have already topped 22 000 as residents rush to avoid office delays, with first-half receipts totaling 321 314, up 9 104 from the prior year.
Mrs. Lewis Hawk of Athens Route received a letter from Pvt Earl Russell Hawk formerly of Akron stating he was in military training at Fort McClellan Alabama. Private Hawk recently spent a few days at his mother's home before leaving camp.
Lieut. Commander Gerald H. Castle, Cincinnati surgeon and former Ohio University biology instructor, departs with Mrs. Castle for a western trip before reporting for duty at the U S Naval Hospital in San Diego on Sept. 7. He previously taught at Ohio University and Cincinnati College of Medicine, earned a B S from Ohio University, led the Cincinnati General Hospital ward for three years, and holds roles in the Cincinnati Masonic Club Phi Chi medical fraternity Kiwanis and the Ohio University Alumni Association.
Dr. Robert B. Eckles, history instructor at Ohio University, addressed the Athens Kiwanis Club during its Monday night dinner at Hotel Berry.
Athens CAP drill shows third period of military practice under Second Lieut. Charles H. Fair. A Lockheed 10 from Burlington, Vermont, carried five trainees on a long range training flight ending in Burlington. The unit reports training, certifications, and patrols with pilots, observers, and staff advancing in military disciplines.
Athens merchants met at Hotel Berry to form four “compliance minute men” who will visit stores to enforce General Maximum Price Regulation posting and filing requirements. They aim for 100 percent compliance by August, aided by OPA bulletins check lists and explanatory material.
Pvt Benny Conant now at Ft Knox Ky spent last weekend in Athens visiting wife Leona and family. A Lake Hope picnic honored him with guests including Mr and Mrs William Love Mr and Mrs E M Conant and sons Ernest Jr and Lowell Keith and others.
Mrs Anna Williams of Athens Route 5 and Miss Gladys Phillips of 15 N Shafer St were admitted this morning for major surgical operations. Carl Thompson of 13 Stewart St was admitted for minor surgery while Mrs Augusta Theisen of 29 Patton St was admitted for medical treatment. Edna Everett of Glouster Route 3 Miss Goldie Roberts of Glouster Route 1 and Arthur West of Frost Route 1 were released today.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd L Bolin post 3477 to meet Friday Aug 21 to plan dedication at New Marshfield. Loyal Daughters 4-H Victory Club met at Clarks Chapel Church with songs and planned hayride and wiener roast. next meeting Sept 4. Floyd James New of Athens Ohio is notified of adoption petition for Roberta Leigh New with hearing Sept 11 1942 in Athens County Probate Court.
Due to high turnover the State Guard implements a four period three month training cycle. Recruits receive basic instruction in fitness signals discipline Articles of War scouting first aid interior guard duties and riot control. Captain C D Slagle of Athens Company B notes future Civilian Defense coordination and urges men 18 to 46 to enlist at the Athens Armory Tuesday nights.
Ohio University Advanced ROTC members will start five weekends of field problems near Union with night marches raids and outpost security. Training covers rifle squad tactics and classroom theory applied in field conditions overseen by Second Lieut. Charles H. Fair.
Foster Pierce and Glenn Howard escaped injury when the Funk airplane developed engine trouble and crashed short of the municipal airport. The craft, owned by Dr. C. G. Dew, landed in a corn field on the Carl H. Beasley farm. the men walked away unharmed as officials inspected the damaged aircraft.
Mrs. Ed Maxwell of Woodward Ave. received word in London Ohio of the death Monday of Mrs. William Victor Carpenter, former Athens County resident. She leaves her husband and seven children plus a deceased son, Harvey, age 18. Funeral services were held in London this afternoon.
An old newspaper ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming to stimulate two pints of bile daily to prevent indigestion and gas. It asserts the pill helps bowel movement, alleviating sour mood and stomach bloating with a 10¢ to 25¢ price range.
A home remedy suggests checking constipation with an herbal preparation. It promotes ZODEX Concentrate from a druggist mixed into water as a quick acting, inexpensive solution with a money back guarantee.
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