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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1941

Page

5

Athens Unit of Ohio State Guard Praised at Armory

Governor’s Cup for excellence in marksmanship awarded to Athens Company B Ohio State Guard at a ceremony in the Athens Armory. Col W C Christy noted guard’s shift from National Guard strength to 2000 men, stressing need for excellence. Training leader Maj W A Drake outlined plans. Maj James Golden spoke on training value for possible active service.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ohio State Guard W. C. Christy Charles L Woodworth Eagles’ Club Christy State Guard National Guard W. A. Drake James Golden Ohio University Rotc Seal of Ohio United States Army Golden Drake C. D. Lee H. M. Dickson C. M. Davis Jack Sampselle Harold Jones Edward Raber

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Fight Constipation and Liver Function

Noted Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards promoted Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to cleanse bowels and stimulate liver bile, aiding digestion. Claims include relief from headaches fatigue and mental dullness with nightly use available in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

November Heat Peaks At 76 In Athens Month

The Athens noon reading reached 47 today with Monday at 57. Tuesday’s high was 61 and last night’s low 39. November’s hottest day was the 18th at 76 and the coldest the 25th at 16.

Athens C. N. France

City Students Take Scholarship Tests Across Athens Schools

Ohio scholarship tests issued by the State Department of Education are being given this week in all Athens schools. Students from grades three through 12 participate in the examinations, which are administered twice yearly in December and April.

Ohio State Department of Education Athens

Population shifts at outbreak of war

Four thousand American citizens were residents of Great Britain and about 12 000 others mainly tourists and travelers returned home as the war began.

Great Britain

New Health Nurse Named For Athens County

Miss Valencia Prock R N has been assigned by the State Department of Health to the Athens City-County Health Department replacing Ruth Miller R N who resigned to accept a post in Marion. Prock, a Cleveland native and Lincoln High School graduate, is a 1939 Cleveland City Hospital School of Nursing alumna with public health training and experience in Cuyahoga County.

Athens County Valencia Prock R. N State Department of Health Athens City-County B. B. Backley Miss Prock Ruth Miller Marion City Omies Bann T Stat Fae Se Miss Frock Canaan Rome Troy Carthage Lodi Cleveland Lincoln High School Cleveland City Hospital School of Nursing Cleveland Hospital Cuyahoga County

Rural Youth Program Draws 1500 in Columbus

About 1,500 Athens County members advisers and leaders attended a Columbus meeting urging farm youth involvement as a safeguard against European totalitarian powers. NFYF sponsors include Henry Ford and Ferguson-Sherman. scholarships of 1000 and 500 will be awarded next year to Ohio foundation members for agricultural college study.

Athens County National Farm Youth Foundation Columbus Farm Youth Europe A. E. Whaley C. H. Harris Robert Matthews M. F. McCune Gail Watkins Athens E. A. McIinturf Stewart NFVF Lee Marquis Gail Fleming Paul Linscott Amesville Dave Wingett Shade Charles Carper Darwin Maynard Coates Athens RD Kenneth Eliott New Marshfield NFYF Henry Ford Ferguson-Sherman Manufacturing Co Detroit Filmer Schatz Truck Tractor Equipment Co Ohio Foundation

Drop in Fees on Cars Reduces Athens County Collections

Athens County automobile registrations and mortgage fees dropped by more than 300 in November compared with 1940. The certificate of title office reports $541.55 collected this November versus $874.65 last November, with 501 titles filed including 43 new passenger cars and three new trucks. County share is $362.65 and state share $178.90.

Athens County Clerk of Courts

Three Speakers Address Scout Troop 54 Meeting

Boy Scouts of Troop 54 met Monday evening at Central Ave Church with their fathers as guests. State Patrolman C H Baker spoke on Be Prepared. Scout Executive J R Stratton discussed how scouting improves a boy and neighborhood commissioner Fees described ways to improve a troop.

Boy Scouts Central Ave C. H Baker J. R. Stratton Fees

Stock Markets Edge Higher On Fresh Buying

New York traders saw small gains as fresh buying supported a brisk Tuesday recovery. Electric power output for the week to Nov 29 rose 2.7 percent, while gasoline stocks in Atlantic Seaboard areas climbed by 210000 barrels from the prior week. Cincinnati produce prices held steady across many classes with small shifts in poultry and eggs noted. butter and egg prices remained firm.

New York American Petroleum Institute Atlantic Seaboard Cleveland Butter and Egg Board U. S U. S.S

New York Stocks Noon Prices and Chicago Produce Report

Listing of noon prices for major stocks including Amer Can Amer Rolling Mills and DuPont with percent changes and brief notes. Chicago produce data shows butter egg receipts and price standings. Clayton Johnson of Carthage Township was found not guilty by a jury in Athens County Juvenile Court of a delinquency charge.

Clayton Johnson Carthage Township Athens County

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs Demand Steady To Higher

Hogs show gains with top bids around 10.30 for 180 200 lb and 10.20 225 lb groups. Cattle and calves remain moderately active with steady or higher quotes for good to choice stock. cows and bulls also listed with ranges from 7.25 to 10. Bulls and calves appear strongest in the salable lot with reported values.

To Determine Music Talent

Musical talent of Athens children is assessed in the annual public school tests this week for fifth and sixth graders. Tests in pitch and rhythm recognition are conducted by Miss Clara Kuenzli in city schools and by Miss Grace Morley and Mr Joseph Thackery at the University Elementary School.

Athens Clara Kuenzli Grace Morley Joseph Thackery University Floyd Prince Athens High School

Booklets on Life in the Navy Offered by Messenger

The Navy advertises booklets titled Life in the U S Navy for young men interested in the Navy or Naval Reserve. To obtain one, send the coupon from today’s Messenger and address to Navy Editor in Athens. The pamphlet covers life at Great Lakes Training Station, educational opportunities, and pay rates for various trades.

U. S. Navy Navy Naval Reserve Today

Athens Vinton LOOF Plan Turkey Dinner

The Athens and Vinton Counties 1.0.0.F. Association will meet Friday evening in the Athens 1.0.0.F. Hall. A turkey dinner will be served at 7 o'clock. Following the dinner short talks will be given by Roger Connor and Dr E A Hansen. Bruce Tolbert Theta Chi and a student in the Ohio University School of Music will sing two vocal numbers.

Athens Vinton Counties F. Association Roger Connor E. A. Hansen Bruce Tolbert Theta Chi Ohio University School of Music

Infant David West dies at home in Athens Chauncey area

David West infant son of Mr and Mrs David West died this morning at the family home on the Athens Chauncey Road. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Raymond Harper Long Bottom and Mr and Mrs Ed West Athens Chauncey Road. Burial held this afternoon in West Union Cemetery.

Janet Arlene West David West West Athens-Chauncey Road Raymond Harper Long Bottom Ed West Athens- Chauncey Road West Union St

Ohio University Star Baumholtz Stars With Great Lakes Team

Frank Baumholtz, Ohio University's basketball star, shines for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station quintet. The former OU standout, now a Koatswain's mate, scored 18 in a 59 44 win over Wisconsin State Teachers of Milwaukee and leads a schedule that includes Notre Dame, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio State as the Navy team tours colleges in the Ninth Naval District.

Frank Baumholtz Ohio University Great Lakes Naval Training Station Baumholtz Ohio Naval Reserve Wisconsin State Teachers of Milwaukee Ekarnie Andres Indians Bob Calihan Detroit Jim Currie Dick Klein Northwestern George Ring Jim van Orsdel Miami Bob White Dartmouth Forest Anderson Stanford William Menke Indiana Notre Dame South Bend Ind Iowa Iowa City Ohio State Columbus Bloomington Indiana University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Baumbholtz W. J “Dutch” Trautwein Great Lakes Lieut Russell Cook Athens Ninth Naval District Illinois Minnesota Michigan North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Missouri Wisconsin Kentucky

Babies and parents discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital

Today three patients left Sheltering Arms Hospital including Mrs Hazel Wilson and her infant son of Millport, Mrs James Stephen of Hudson and Elmwood Streets, and Freddie May of Nelsonville Route 3.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Hazel Wilson Middleport James Stephen Hudson and Elmwood Sts Freddie May Nelsonville

Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It

A booklet from the Educational Division 535 Fifth Ave New York offers famous doctors opinions on epilepsy and its causes, sent free to readers who write for this department.

Fifth Ave New York Dept

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