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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1941

Page

5

Athens City completes debt free inventory for new administration

The city presents a full inventory of land, buildings, and equipment as Mayor-elect Franz L. Woodworth prepares to assume office. Total assets reach 2.32 million dollars with 93 thousand dollars in bonded debt, and current debts fully paid except bonds. The report details sewer projects, water works value, streets, alleys, and safety and service department assets.

Franz L. Woodworth Cliff Cornell Bart Davidson Woodworth Cornell Athens Corll Davidson Mill St University and College Sts College St Stewart Race St Hocking State Board of Health Welfare Department State of Ohio Safety Department Service Department Water Works

Two Athens County youths admit stealing a car in Columbus

Willard Guseman 18 of Salem and William Cullison of Athens Route 2 confessed to stealing a car in Columbus after being held in the Athens City jail. Guseman was arrested early Monday night by state patrolmen on The Plains Road. Cullison was later picked up at his home following police investigation.

Athens County Willard Guseman Salem William Cullison Athens Columbus Athens City Guseman Plains Rd Cullison

Zimmers welcome daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Zimmer of Glouster are parents to a daughter born this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Farnest Keplar of 12442 W Union St was admitted for a major surgical operation and Filmore Taylor of Mineral was admitted for a minor operation. Released today were Mrs Karl F E Witzler and infant daughter of 430 Richland Ave Mrs Mary Haught of New Marshfield Mr Lewis McDaniel of Stimson Ave and Mr Ed Betts of Carbondale.

Hubert Zimmer Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital Farnest Keplar W. Union St Filmore Taylor Mineral Karl FE. Witzler Richland Ave Mary Haught New Marshfield Lewis McDaniel Stimson Ave Ed Betts Carbondale

Missouri River Identified as Ninth Longest Worldwide

The Missouri River is cited as the ninth longest river globally, with an approximate length of 2,551 miles. The figure places it among the world’s major waterways, highlighting its extensive course across North America.

Missouri

McVay Accepted as Flying Cadet at Maxwell Field

Herbert F. McVay 20 of Athens Ohio leaves for Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala to begin flying cadet training. A University of Ohio senior he passed medicals in Dayton and earlier completed Civilian Pilot Training Program flights. His enlistment ends his planned summer graduation and he must report by Jan 4.

Herbert F. McVay Herbert R. McVay Maxwell Field McVay Bank of Athens Athens County

Murray City Social Notes

Murray City residents share holiday visits and travel updates. Local families welcomed relatives and service members from Marines Paris Island and Camp Shelby while others traveled to Columbus Cleveland Zanesville and Lewisburg for Christmas and employment.

Murray City William Robinson U. S. Marines Paris Island S. C Charles Robinson North Carolina Charles Robinson Jr Richard Coleman George Jones Lewisburg W. Va William

Man Charged in Deanville Tested for Intoxication

FINED $50 BY MAYOR ROBERT MCNEAL DEANVILLE CHARGED WITH INTOXICATION WAS FINED $50 AND COSTS WHEN ARRAIGNED BEFORE MAYOR CLIFF CORNELL

Robert McNeal Deanville Cliff Cornell

Taylor Ridge Christmas Program Draws Busy Attendance

Taylor Ridge Church Christmas Eve program featured songs readings and plays with participants June Heffken Florence Hildebrand Glenna Hanning Jamita Kempton Virginia Canter Alice Herbst Noel Bryan Fritz Hildebrand Clea Hanning and Jean Heffken. Ladies Aid Society to meet Jan 2 at Mrs Herman Kempton. Numerous holiday visits listed among local families.

Taylor Ridge June Heffken Florence Hildebrand Glenna Hanning Jamita Kempton Virginia Canter Alice Herbst Noel Bryan Fritz Hildebrand Clea Hanning Jean Heffken Ladies Aid Society Herman Kempton John Davis Jacksonville Elmer Davis Leonard Leach Ann Oddis Webb Jack Lewis Columbus John E. Wandling Athens Julia Herbst Dayton Jessie Leach Glouster Forest Kelly Boyden Kennedy Delano Kennedy Lancaster Robert Hanning Carl Hildebrand Charles Boley Clara Gladys Hildebrand Bennie Harrison the Plains Paul Durfey Carl Welling Bishopville Dwight Smith Mont Davis Clyde Canter Della Chalfant Akron P. B. Chalfant Clifford Olbers Fred Olbers Frank Canter Chauncey Evertt Taylor Sarah O'Rouke Wellston

IOOF Association To Meet at Jacksonville

The Ath ens and Vinton Counties 1.0.0.F. Association will hold its monthly meeting at the 1.0.0.F. Hall in Jacksonville on Friday January 2 at 8 p m A good program has been arranged All Odd Fellows are invited to attend

Athens and Vinton Counties Jacksonville Odd Fellows

West Virginia Takes Over Bridge Toll Free Goal Set

The Market Street Bridge linking Steubenville Ohio and East Steubenville West Virginia is now state controlled. WV officials expect tolls to end within twelve years as maintenance and operations transfer to Charleston.

W. VA Charleston Market Street Steubenville East Steubenville West Virginia Ohio River

Wagon Accident Near Westboro Leaves Two Men Hurt

Holliday 63 was killed and George Cramer 60 seriously injured when brushed from a hay wagon under a covered bridge near Westboro south of Wilmington.

Wilmington Dan Holliday George Cramer Westboro

Wellsville levy defeat ends second failure in two months

A proposed one mill city poor relief tax levy was defeated here for the second time in two months yesterday.

Wellsville

Grange Buys A 500 Dollar Defense Bond

Albany Grange voted at its December 27 meeting to purchase a 500 dollar United States Defense Bond using funds saved for a rebuilding program. Sixty members and guests attended the session which became the annual Christmas party with refreshments and gift exchanges.

Albany Grange United States Defense

Athens County Native Dies on the Pacific Coast

John W. Knox, a native of Athens County, died in El Paso California. He lived on Harmony Road before leaving Athens about 35 years ago. His wife was Cora White of Athens Route 3. He is survived by his brother Thurman Knox of Harmony Road.

Harry Spaulding Mound St John W. Knox Athens County el Paso California Mr. Knox Harmony Road Athens Cora White Athens Route 3 Thurman Knox

Christmas Program Brightens Lodi Church Gathering

The Lodi Pilgrim Holiness Church held a largely attended Christmas program. Local families hosted visiting relatives from Columbus Millfield and Galton. The community also recalled Paul Metcalf returning after 20 years in CCC and a watch meeting was planned for Wednesday night December 31.

Sand. Ridge Lodi Pilgrim Holiness Amos Hixson Columbus Edward Millfield L. D. Buck Pomeroy Leona Williams Grace Hawk Goldie Konkoskia Benneta Lancaster Clinton Clifton Hawk Galton Guy Hawk Robert Gon. Clifton Mt. Liberty Paul Metcalf CCC Lodi Holiness Church

Athens Fire Chief Harold Junod Dies at 30

Harold Junod Athens city fire chief died Tuesday night at 9 40 after a six month illness. He served three years with the department two and a half as BEES SP. Ge Bo EL cohiel and thirteen years as a volunteer. He was born near Amesville and a graduate of Athens High School. He leaves his wife Mrs Rosemary Junod his mother Mrs Edna LaFollette his father Harry Junod and two sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm in Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with Rev E C Kenney officiating. Burial in W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm tonight.

Harold Junod Athens City Fenzel Apartments Congress St Mr. Junod Bees SP. Ge Bo EL Cohiel Amesville Athens High School F. R. Beasley Wesleyan Methodist Church Athens Lodge of Elks Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Junod Rosemary Junod Edna LaFollette Harry Junod Carol Beatty Marjory Junod Athens Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home E. C. Kenney W. Union St

Three Men Arrested in Raid on Club

Athens city police arrested Ralph Slaughter Charles Coury and L R Wagner in a raid on the Athletic Club in the building once known as the Violet Flats at W State and Court Streets. They pleaded innocent to gambling charges when arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell. Slaughter charged with operating a room used for gambling. all three held to the grand jury and released on bond.

Athens City Athletic Club Violet Flats W. State and Court Sts Cliff Cornell Ralph Mike) Slaughter Charles Coury Shafer St L. R. Wagner W. State St

Milk Gradings Announced by Athens Health Official

Dr. B B Buckley Athens City County Health Commissioner announced the grading of milk supplies in Athens with Grade A indicated by cap markings. Plants and distributors earning A include Banks Ice Cream The Bennett Company Broughton Dairy Products Company and The Cline Ice Cream Company with producers Ackley Bowles Cuckler Cunningham Hope Hope and Robinson.

B. B. Buckley Athens City Athens Backley A. Banks Ice Cream Company Bennett Company Broughton Dairy Products Company Cline Ice Cream Company A Ackley J. E. Bowles M. F. Cuckler C. L. Cunningham J. G. Hope J.T. Hope C. P. Robinson

Earl Tippie Dies at Nelsonville Home

Earl Tippie age 66 lifelong Athens County resident died Tuesday afternoon at his Harper Street Nelsonville home after a three year illness. He leaves a sister Mrs John Sparkman Birmingham Ala a brother Clayton Youngstown two stepsons OM White and R RB White Oklahoma and a step sister Mrs William J Brooks Athens. Funeral services will be at Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville Thursday at 10 AM with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Earl Tippie Athens County Harper St Nelsonville Tippie Francis M. Tippie John Sparkman Birmingham Ala Clayton Youngstown Om, White RB. White Oklahoma State St Athens Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery

Director Hershey to discuss Selective Service on radio

Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey director of selective service will speak on selective service in total war during a nationwide NBC hook up. The talk originates from WMAL Washington D C on Monday January 5 at 9 p m as part of the National Radio Forum sponsored by the Washington Star. He will explain coming registrations classifications and the aims of manpower mobilization and urge cooperation from all affected citizens.

Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service National Broadcasting Company WMAL Washington, D. C National Radio Forum The Washington Star General Hershey

Federal Mine Inspector Establishes Athens Headquarters

J. B. Vanity, federal coal mine inspector for the Pittsburgh Division, sets up headquarters at 102 Morris Ave in Athens. The district covers Athens Perry Meigs Jackson Vinton Hocking Lawrence and Muskingum Counties. Inspection date given as December 30 at Hunterdon No. 267 mine at Glous.

J. B. Vanity United States Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh Morris Ave Athens Perry Meigs Jackson Vinton Hocking Lawrence Muskingum Counties Vanity Hunterdon Glouster

Mansfield Sentenced For Delinquency Of A Minor

Leslie Mansfield of Athens was fined 1900 dollars and given 12 months in jail by Judge Francis D. White in Juvenile Court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Mansfield has spent 300 of the last 365 days jailed on intoxication charges.

Leslie Mansfield Athens Francis D. White Mansfield

Tippie Sues for Divorce Over Gross Neglect of Duty

Woodrow Tippie files for divorce from Wilma Tippie alleging gross neglect of duty. They wed Sept. 19, 1932 and have one child. defendant currently resides in West Virginia.

Woodrow Tippie Wilma ‘Tippie W. Virginia

Scouts of Troop 54 Pass Tests Monday

Scouts of Troop 54 passed tests at a Monday night meeting in Central Ave Methodist Church. Scoutmaster Stanley Nida and Assistants Marlow Yoho and McPherson led the session with attendees Bill Puckey Billy Miller Arthur Yoho Eugene Ayers Donald Tudor Jimmy Biggins Frank Allen Carlos Spurbeck Clark Biggins and John Nickoson. The meeting night was shifted from Monday to Tuesday and all boys 12 or older were invited.

Central Ave. Methodist Stanley Nida Marlow Yoho McPherson Bill Puckey Billy Miller Arthur Yoho Eugene Ayers Donald Tudor Jimmy Biggins Frank Allen Carlos Spurbeck Clark Biggins John Nickoson

Covert Optometric Service 10s Court Athens Ohio

The notice records a case or listing related to Covert Optometric Service in Athens Ohio. It references a court location likely tied to a legal or professional matter and a specific street or court context. Additional details are minimal in the fragment.

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