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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1943
Page
5
Athens High School students plan a student led meeting December 2 at 8 pm in the university auditorium to discuss a proposed recreation center. They envision a reading room, games, and social space to curb juvenile delinquency with volunteer help and a paid supervisor.
Col Carlos P Romulo of the Philippine Army will discuss disaster relief and the Philippines fight against Japan at an Athens Red Cross event. The talk follows a band concert and is hosted by the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs with tickets at 50 cents.
The advertisement touts St Joseph aspirin as the world’s largest seller offering quality at low prices. It markets 36 tablets for 20 cents and 100 tablets for 35 cents, promising unmatched value.
Mrs Lukadoo an Indian woman will address all Athens Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts in the scout rooms Central Building Thursday at 3 30 p m Girls with uniforms should wear them for a group photo Outgrown uniforms may be donated or sold at the meeting to help other girls
When colds strike, act promptly as Grandma did using mutton suet based Penetro. Modern medication in a traditional base relieves congestion in nose and throat and stimulates local circulation. White bottle, 25c, double supply 35c. Get Penetro.
The CPA ends rationing recapping for truck tires with camelback type, effective December 1, to conserve tires amid more synthetic rubber stock. Branding for passenger tires is removed, and recapped eligible tires may be sold. War tires remain restricted to certain buyers, now reclassified to Grade II, with several new eligible groups.
Green Stamps D E and F in War Ration Book Four become valid for processed foods from December 1 through January 20. A B and C remain valid through December 20. OPA reminds farmers to continue collecting ration points for all rationed meats including pork despite temporary redactions in pork delivery limits. Points table reflects two point reduction on pork items except carcass or side pork cuts.
WLW Cincinnati will salute The McBee Co. at 6 25 p m Central War Time Thursday Dec 2 The program is part of a daily salute to workers in war plants WLW coordinator Katherine Fox announced A 13 year old Kirkendall son of Mrs Jessie Kirkendall underwent appendix removal at Sheltering Arms Hospital Bobby attends Ohio University Elementary School
A dozen silver plated table forks contain enough nickel for manufacturing 675 magnesium incendiary bombs. The find suggests a cache of strategic materials hidden in everyday utensils. Authorities are assessing origin and intent as investigators examine the scene.
Dennis M. Park killed a 200 pound deer with ten point antlers on opening day of the deer season. He told his wife by telephone a few minutes later. The hunter was joined by Rue Tuckerman of Preston County and Edward Kell of Mason City.
POINT PLEASANT It is learned that James McComb former resident here and son of the late Dr J E McComb was wounded in the Sicily campaign. He is in an Italian hospital and is recovering says a family member. Before service he lived in Mobile Alabama two years.
Completion date for the new grade school on 28th Street has been moved from December 1 to January 1. Opening of classes at that time depends on receipt of materials and schoolroom equipment, Superintendent Roush said yesterday.
Federal works agency order in Richmond halted work on the 65 000 school building on 28th Street in Point Pleasant. Superintendent Roush anticipated a quick cancellation after contacting the Richmond office. The 75 percent complete structure faced delays due to material and equipment shortages, with plans to open around January 1 in a city needing space for crowded classrooms.
Funeral services for William R. Gill age 79 who died at his home near Letart Monday are being held this afternoon from Mt. Moriah Church in Gill Community. The Rev. Wilbur Baxter is in charge.
A American Flag flown over the National Capitol will be presented to the Mason County Court in a courthouse ceremony Sunday afternoon December 5 at 2 30 o'clock. The presentation is by Mason County Post American Legion which secured the flag through cooperation with Congressman Hubert S Ellis and David Lynn, architect of the Capitol. Past National Commander Charles E Booth will be the principal speaker. Members of Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR and other local groups plus the public are invited.
A dairy breeders school for Mason County dairymen and others in the Parkersburg area will convene at the Wilmar Restaurant in Parkersburg starting 6 30 Friday evening December 3. State and national dairy leaders will participate in discussions following a prior December 1942 event in Point Pleasant.
Athens Grange will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at oclock at the Grange Hall.
Point Pleasant report states Seaman First Class Donald Melvin Swisher, son of Mrs. John Swisher of 111 Smith Street, Point Pleasant, has been wounded in action. He visited his mother about three months ago.
Efforts to secure used musical instruments for the band at Point Pleasant Junior High School have met with success, says Principal Robert H. Ferguson. The school will buy or rent instruments at reasonable prices. Clarinets trumpets trombones and drums are still needed.
Advertisers claim Carter's Little Liver Pills quickly increase liver bile flow to aid digestion. They promise faster relief from indigestion within minutes, urging readers to buy at drugstores for 25 cents.
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