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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1944

Page

17

Athens Firemen Pay Hiked and Health Contract Extended

Athens city council approved pay raises for three firemen and an extra Sunday worker, and extended the joint by county health department contract with Athens County. Health Director Dr Phillips urged annual licenses for eateries, while city bids were authorized for a 1941 Chevrolet sedan. The four firefighters received raises from 123 to 150 dollars, with the chief and marshal seeking higher wages.

Athens County Board of Health Athens City H. T. Philip Council County Health Department Te City Phillips Parker Dalton Risley C. A. Parker Harry Dalton Harry Risley C. L. Colmer Ecouncil Franz Woodworth A. N. Johnson

Reclassification expands Grade III tire use

The Office of Price Administration announces that Grade III tires may be transferred and bought without a certificate. New reclaimed Passenger tires and factory seconds revert to Grade I and still require a certificate. With Grade III stock falling, officials urge use of Grade III tires and caution against hoarding. Only about two applications exist per available Grade I tire.

Office of Price Administration OPA War Price and Rationing Board

Rosamond Lowry Dies At Guysville Monday

Rosamond Light Lowry died Monday afternoon at her brother John W. Light’s home in Guysville after moving from Napoleon post marriage and returning to live with her brother following her husband and son’s deaths. She was a Presbyterian and Eastern Star member, survived by three sisters in Athens and Guysville. funeral Wednesday at Jagers Funeral Home with Rev. Baxter. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Rosamond Light Lowry John W. Light Guysville Lowry Napoleon Presbyterian Church The Eastern Star Nora Henry Edna Thompson Athens N. &. Rickey

Missing in Action: First Lieut H W Rhodes from B 24 unit

First Lieut H W Rhodes, a B 24 pilot and son of Cynthia Braley Rhodes, is missing in action in Italy since November. His wife Elizabeth Ramsey Rhodes, and his parents The Rev Ray Ramsey and wife, report the telegram. Rhodes, with the 15th Air Force, had at least 30 missions and earned an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster before promotion to first lieutenant.

H. W. Rhodes Cynthia Braley Rhodes N. Congress St Italy Elizabeth Ramsey Rhodes Ray Ramsey van Wert Rhodes 15Th Air Force

OUR MEN IN SERVICE AIR SERVICE COMMAND SUPPLY DEPOT NOTES

Report from England and the Mediterranean theater detailing the service of Ohio and Athens area soldiers. Highlights include MSgt. McCoy guiding supply to four advanced fields, Edwards flying his 25th combat mission, Love returning to processing in Miami Beach, and others serving in England France and the Pacific with infantry artillery and air force units.

AIR Service Command England Air Corps Herschel R. McCoy Jargest Air Service Command Britain Germany McCoy I. J. McCoy iLittle Hocking, O Belpre High School T-5 Jack McCoy Medical Corps New Guinea Miami Beach Fla Charles E. Love Army Ground and Service Forces Love South Pacific Athens

November 14 Registrations In Athens County Board

Nelsonville area draft board members listed as registering under the National Draft Act during November. Names include James Rush, Dean Haskins, Chester Windle, Kenneth Mayle, Wilbur Van Meter, Augusta Fisk, James Gabriel, Metcalf, Lloyd Washburn, Paul Hawk, James Lee, Gene Irwin, Charles Hanson, and Myron McGrew with addresses in Nelsonville, Sharpsburg, Logan, Glouster, Amesville, and nearby towns.

Nelsonville Athens County Service Board No James William Rush Fairview St Dean Edson Haskins Monroe St Chicago Chester Delbert Windle Kenneth Edward Mayle Sharpshore Wilbur Francis van Meter Augusta Fisk High St James Arthur Gabriel New Marshfield Metcalf Guysville Lloyd Franklin Washburn Coalville Paul Edward Hawk EL Front St Logan James Vince Lee Chestnut St Gene Irwin Glouster Rt Charles Lee Hanson Sharpsburg Myron Alfred McGrew Amesville

Green Explains FM Radio Reception To Athens Rotary

Dr. D B Green professor of electrical engineering at Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club on frequency modulation and how static is nearly eliminated. He outlined why FM is superior and its limited range until relay systems are set up in hill country. Three new members were welcomed by President Brandon T Grover: P F Good W M Ripley and Ralph J White.

D. B. Green Athens Rotary Club Green Oho Intelversity Brandon T. Grover P. F. Good The Lawhead Press W. M. Ripley F. J. Beasley Co Ralph: J. White Bennett Co

Mrs Minta Lively 91 Dies at Home of a Son

Mrs Minta Acord Lively age 91 died this morning at the home of her son Lewis Lively on Millfield Route 1. She is also survived by another son Wirt Lively of Creola Ohio. Funeral services set for Thursday at two at Poston Community Church with visiting at Jagers Funeral Home horarios.

Minta Acord Lively Lewis Lively Millfield Wirt Lively Creola Poston Jagers

Stomach Pain Causes and Digestion Delays

The text explains stomach pains arise from slow emptying and constipation not acid, causing fullness and pressure on the heart and nerves. Gas delays digestion, reducing appetite and causing tiredness and restless sleep. Kidney elimination may become overactive, burning and painful.

Acey Raina Tay

County Legionnaires Meet in Athens With GI Bill Discussion

County Legionnaires will gather in Athens for the K T Crossen Post monthly meeting at the post home Wednesday at 8 pm. Ed Carter county commander urged all post service officers to attend. The program includes a general discussion of the GI Bill of Rights with refreshments to follow.

County Legionnaires Athens Legionnaires K. T. Crossen Ed Carter Nelsonville

Ration Roundup for Blue and Red Stamp Foods and Gas

Ration details for Blue Stamps through Book 4 and Red Stamps through KA. Notes include ten point values, validity periods, and exceptions for meat cheese butter fats canned milk fish, sugar, shoes, gasoline, tires, fuel oil, and future period applications. Also mentions license placement, mileage records, and inspection schedules.

Fire officials order chimney rebuilt after repeated calls

Firefighters answered three chimney fires at Evelyn Chesser’s home, 119 North Congress, in 22 hours. Clarence Parker ordered tearing out and rebuilding the chimney after cracks allowed sparks to ignite a joist. Calls came at 9:55 PM Sunday, 4:55 PM Monday, and 5:15 PM Monday as smoke spread through the house.

Athens Evelyn Chesser N. Congress Ealing Clarence Parker

Funeral for Mrs Rachel White in Broadwell Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs Rachel C O White of Broadwell are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Mt Hermon United Church. Rev W H Sons will lead, with interment in the adjacent cemetery. Friends may visit the home anytime.

Broadwell Rachel CO. White Mt. Hermon U W. H. Sons

Izaak Walton League To Nominate Officers

The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will nominate officers for the next year at a meeting tonight at 7 o'clock in the county commissioners office in the Courthouse.

Izaak Walton League Athens

Thieves Take Locked Auto In Zanesville Stolen Report

Thieves stole the locked automobile of George Joseph of Zanesville from a parking place on West Union Street near Depot Street between midnight and 7 30 this morning at Athens State Hospital grounds. A wing glass was broken to enter and the ignition switch short circuited to start the motor. Ray Bobo, Athens County Commissioner, Ralph Elliott, auditor, and Claudis Chapel, recorder, attended three day meetings in Columbus of commissioners auditors and recorders associations.

George Joseph Zanesville Athens State Hospital W. Union St Depot SC Ray Bobo Athens County Ralph Elliolt Claudis Chanpel Columus

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