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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1942

Page

5

Registrars Appointed for Driver Licensing District

Ohio officials appoint more than 800 deputy registrars to handle the sale of 1942 43 licenses in all 88 counties with sales starting September 8. Applicants must show 1941 42 license. new licenses cost 40 cents. minors 65 cents for six month permits. Examinations by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. temporary permits issued for lapsed licenses and minors with parent approval. List of deputy registrars by counties provided.

John W. Bricker Cylon W. Wallace Registrar of Motor Vehicles State Department Ohio Columbus Ohio State Highway Patrol Wallace

Plains School Opens Sept 8 With Later Start Time

The Plains Schools will begin Tuesday September 8 at 9 20 a m with a first day devoted to scheduling and ending at noon. Regular hours start at 9 20 a m and end at 4 20 p m, a change from last year’s 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m to avoid winter darkness. The staff remains mostly the same except L V Calvin is on leave to Chanute Field Ill and Kathryn Albrink of Ironton joins as commerce and English teacher.

the Plains Herman Humphrey Plains Schools L. V. Calvin Chanute Field Ill Kathryn Albrink Ironton

Keep Em Flying campaign seeks aviation instructors

The Civil Service Commission launched a Keep Em Flying campaign for Army Air Forces Technical schools and Navy Aviation Service schools. Student instructors earn 1620 dollars yearly, junior instructors 2000. Training spans three to six months with no written test. applicants must be at least 20, no upper age limit. Information and forms available from J L C Kelley at the Athens post office.

Civil Service Commission Army Air Forces Technical Schools Navy Aviation Service J. L. C. Kelley Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Athens

Corporal Belford Bobo Arrives Safely Overseas

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FE. Bobo of Athens Route 4 announce their son Corporal Belford O. Bobo has arrived safely at his destination. He is a graduate of the Surgical Technician School in El Paso Texas and serves with the 152nd Station Hospital.

Elmer FE. Bobo Athens Corp. Belford O. Bobo el Paso Tex 152Nd Station Hospital

Bricker Calls Ohio Salute For Heroes Month Observance

Governor Bricker proclaims September as Salute to Our Heroes Month and urges all Ohioans to salute the armed forces next Tuesday at 9 p.m. The campaign, backed by the State Council of Defense and War Bond Drive, aims to honor service members and boost War Bond support.

Ohio Bricker State Council of Defense Treasury

Dancers and Fiddlers Win at Athens County Fair

Winners in the fiddlers contest were Donald Cone Carpenter first Henry North Athens second Alva Graham Athens third. Jitterbug contest winners were Helen Steel and Helen Black Athens first Robert Davis and Wanda Quest Athens second Andrew Hardy and Donna Hardy Glouster third. Prizes of War Stamps awarded. Bruce Russell Millfield called for dancers.

Donald Cone Carpenter Henry North Athens Alva Graham Hock Brothers Arthur Gooding Helen Steel Helen Black Robert Davis Wanda Quest Andrew Hardy Donna Hardy Glouster Jerry Zaden Maxine Peer Bruce Russell Millfield

Wilkesville Social Notes Highlight Legion Bean Dinner

Wilkesville announces the 21st annual American Legion Post No. 476 bean dinner set for Saturday September 5 in Wilkesville. Several local residents are noted for life events including births relocations and military service as well as gatherings and visits across nearby towns.

Wilkesville American Legion Donald Duffy John Clark Dayton Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Cora Colwell Danville Colwell Roy Sheline Cleveland Clyde Sheline Ernest Flora Wood William McGarvey Jackson Edythe Thompson Holzer Hospital Louise Waltz Det Davis Dan Sayre Harry Peters Baltimore J. FE. Strong Chiefs Club Nellie Geyer Indiana William Foley U. S. Army Homer Wells Lonnie Harrison Milford Long Thomas Baird Eugene Hartley A. L. DeVault Bonnie DeVault Carey Strong Joe Thompson Clyde Cincinnati Jane Thompson Catherine Wells Ft. Des Moines Iowa WAAC Anna Ogdin Sandusky J. E. Strong Edith Spires Dwight McLaughlin Radcliff Curry Property McLaughlin Sylvester Lawler William McHaffey Jerry Dick Reed McHaffey Fred Kessler Emmet McHaffey Donald Spradling Barbersville W. Va. K P. Lodge Pythian Sisters

FFA Winners Named at Athens County Fair

Winners in the Future Farmers of America exhibits at the Athens County Fair include multiple first and second place awards across crops livestock and breeds. Notable names include West Albany Kennedy Ox ley and Elmer Elliott for crops and cattle entries with Donald Lawson Harold Swisher and William Kayser among top placers in cattle sheep swine and poultry related divisions.

Farmers of America Athens County Fair Ohio Gene West Albany Jack Scott Carlisle Chalfant Coolville Donald Lawson Albert Hutchinson Kenneth Oxley Chester McKinley New Marshfield Davis Greene Elmer Elliott Lawrence Munn William Kayser New Harold Swisher Meade Kayser Paul Hayes Robert Dalton Stewart Bill Nuzum Hampshire Orlan Powell Hobart Dodder OIC Verl Weiss Poland China Clyde Pratt Sheep Shropshires Ewe Lamb Berl Boggs Floyd Patterson Tom Rose Ram Lamb

Plan Service At Rutland Garden Methodist Service

Sunday evening worship will be held in the Clarence Chase home garden with a prior covered dish dinner. Each member brings table service and food. service starts at seven to allow full attendance.

Rutland Methodist Church Clarence Chase Ellen Blankenship Phoenix Ariz Howard German C .A. Swick Kenneth Haggy Zanesville M. E. Rathburn David Ivor Young Washington Kenneth Michael Newport News Camp MacQuaide Calif Joan Snowden Harry Powell Kyger George Snowden Barberton Bruce Smith Lucille B. Smith Columbus Scott Canaday Richard

Mayor Fines Three After Guilty Plea Morning Arraignment

Three men were fined $5 and costs each after pleading guilty to intoxication charges upon arraignment before Mayor Franz L. Woodworth. The offenders arrested Thursday night by city police were Gerald E. Cunningham 36 of 61 Richland Ave Char les A Colburn 64 of Pratt Fork and Elmer Dunfee 43 of Athens Route 4.

Franz L. Woodworth Gerald E. Cunningham Richland Ave Charles A. Colburn Pratts Fork Elmer Dunfee Athens

Suit Filed for 230 Dollar Promissory Note

A civil action seeking 230 dollars was filed in Common Pleas Court by Frank Koehler against Ell wood and Bernadine Stanley claiming the amount is the unpaid balance of a promissory note. The note details are not specified in the snippet. Mrs Melvin Kenney is visiting in Columbus.

Frank Koehler Ellwood Bernadine Stanley Common Pleas Court Columbus Melvin Kenney Union St

Collector Displays Microscopic Bible Verse and Tiny Treasures

Jules Charbneau of Los Angeles showcases a 127 word Bible verse etched on a glass pin point seen only under a microscope. His micro collection includes 3100 silver spoons in a hollow hazelnut and 52 Japanese characters painted on a grain of rice among many other tiny objects.

Jules Charbneau Los Angeles

Letart Falls Personal and Social Notes

Community Fair Board canceled this year due to tire and farm help shortages. Numerous local visits and travels noted including Margaret Valentine in town, Jimmy Stevens visiting relatives, and several guests from Canton Huntington Langloth and Columbus. Family movements include packing for Racine and moving plans, with various weekend visits and a funeral near Pt. Pleasant.

Letart Falls Community Fair Board Margaret Valentine Wheeling George Sayre

Essential trucks urged to rely on recaps amid tire shortages

The Office of Price Administration announced further monthly cuts in tire tube recap and retread quotas for civilians, forecasting that even essential trucks will need recaps or retreads or risk garage downtime. Athens officials warn of severe impact and urge careful tire care to extend life through multiple retreads.

Office of Price Administration Leonard Prater Athens War Price and Ration Board Prater OPA

Stratton Now A Lieutenant

Second Lieut. Robert Stratton aged 22, a former Ohio University student, was among the sixth largest class of Hell from Heaven Men graduated at the Army Flying School Midland Texas, the world’s largest bombardier training center. Leo R Myer Texas Christian University coach spoke at the exercises where new silver bombardier wings and gold second lieutenant bars were awarded. Also in the class were Second Lieut. William A Kent 23 and Second Lieut. Byron King Butt 24 both former Ohio University or Portsmouth residents.

Robert Stratton Ohio University Charles Stratton Morris Ave Army Flying School Midland Tex Bombardier Leo R Dutch) Myer Texas Christian University William A. Kent M. S. Kent Jackson Byron King Butt Horton J. Butt Portsmouth

Richard Lamb Accepts Post on Business Week

Richard J. Lamb Jr. resigns as labor editor of The Pittsburgh Press to join Business Week Magazine editorial staff starting September 1. The Lambs left for New York. Mrs Lamb, Mary F Harwick, was born in Athens and taught at Athens Junior High after her 1938 marriage.

Philson Norris J. E. Norris Syracuse W. A. Scott Illinois T. R. Sayles Thomas Sayles Dudley C. T. Norris Albert Knappenberger Albert Hill, Jr Athens Bertha McDade Edyth Galagher Columbus Letha Grimm Ernest East Liverpool Ina Noll Larry Birch Belpre Burton Webb S. M. Roush Elgin Tni Upper Flats Church Pt. Pleasant L. D. Webb Orion Roush Edward Miller Ralph Chapman Indiana Ernest Allen Ran Smith Chesapeake Richard J. Lamb, Jr Pittsburgh Press Business Week Lamb United Press New York Mary F. Harwick Ohio University

Sheltering Arms Hospital welcomes Sullivan couple's newborn daughter

At Sheltering Arms Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sullivan of 347 Richland Ave. become parents to a daughter born Thursday morning. Other admissions include Mrs. Catherine Bramlage of 42 Morris Ave. and Russell Secoy of Athens Route 2 for medical treatment, Roy Adams of 32 Moore Ave. for a left hand injury, and Friday admissions for Mrs. Hertha Douglas of 45 N. Lancaster St. for major surgery and Mrs. Alma McKee of 37 N. Lancaster St. for medical care, with Verlogg of Nelsonville released Thursday.

Roland Sullivan Richland Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Catherine Bramlage Morris Ave Russell Secoy Athens Roy Adams Moore Ave Hertha Douglas N. Lancaster St Alma McKee Verlogg Nelsonville

Are These Largest Caladium Leaves in Athens Area

Mrs. T. V. Johnson of Athens Route 3 reports an elephant ear plant with leaves measuring three feet five inches and asks if larger specimens exist nearby. She seeks local knowledge on oversized caladiums.

T. V. Johnson Athens

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