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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
5
Navy reports the death of Chief Grogan’s brother while detailing service in the Southwest Pacific and Italy. Surviving family include six troopers and 1st Lt. Thome Baers among those mentioned in the wartime update.
The piece outlines how to deduct charitable contributions from income tax including organizations eligible for deduction, foreign charities, and non profit groups. It notes that dues to fraternal groups are not deductible and emphasizes recording total rents and royalties, with future discussion promised on deductible tax payments.
Mrs. Rose Rosenberg reports her son Sol has been promoted to captain and is stationed at Camp McCain for transfer. Haymond Augustine writes from Athens Route 3 that he met Paul James, both ambulance drivers, recently after induction and has not seen him since. Pfc Tom D. Biddle at New Castle Army Air Base is on a 10 day furlough visiting family in Amesville and Athens. Mrs Louis Tyroler learns her husband Captain Louis Tyroler has arrived overseas. their son Robert Tyroler is in the ASTP at the University of Minnesota.
Hubert Lawrence of Clairton Pa was arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court after his car struck the Gus White muromoone in Coolville damaging the Victory on Parade band vehicle. He pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 50 dollars plus costs with 60 days in jail, suspended on payment to cover the damage to Mr White’s car. Lawrence is a poultry egg and feed dealer. patrols said he drove away after the crash and deputies pursued him toward Route 7.
A Athens resident recalls historic weather extremes in the area. He cites his mother’s stories of the 1859 frost that ruined rowing equipment, the Feb 9 1899 cold snap reaching near 40 degrees below zero, and two-foot snowfalls that blocked roads across Southeastern Ohio.
A Beaman Wright hooper street resident was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading before Justice J W Wiley for possessing a dog without a license. Porter Dicken, a ward enforcer, filed the affidavit. An application form for license was filed Wednesday in Athens County Probate Court for hard Lee Coffman, 2, of Athens Route 3, and Bernice Eileen Coffman, 17, of Athens Route 2.
Aul Glenford Whaley, seaman first class, USNR of 10 Allen St Gloucester, attached to the U S Naval Armed Guard Center New Orleans, has returned from sea duty as a member of a naval gun crew on an American merchant vessel. The 25 year old received Navy shoot training at Lakes Til and awaits further assignment as an armed guard gunner aboard a merchant ship. Also noted, his relatives report two grandsons earning medals and promotions in the Army Air Force, Navy, and other branches.
Vendors must file AM sales tax returns for period July 1 to Dec 31, 1943 by Feb 29, 1944. Returns require notarized signature and complete information. Examiners Wayne Winger will visit Athens on Feb 19 23 26 28 and Nelsonville on Feb 25 and 27 to assist, with vendors submitting their Columbus copy.
The American Red Cross will teach a 15 hour first aid instructor course at Ohio Men's Gymnasium from February 7 to 11. Classes run 7 to 10 p.m. Eligible are those who already hold the 20 hour standard first aid and Lashour advanced courses. Miss Ellen Biddle, Athens County Red Cross Chapter executive secretary, says qualified instructors may attend for reapointment. Registration at Red Cross headquarters 78 E State St.
Boy Scout Troop 56 met Tuesday night at the First Methodist. Following the presentation of 946 registration cards was a program of games group singing and entertainment which featured a sweet potato solo by Gene Lebave. After a short discussion it was noted that a series of talks on the
London report cites German defenses declared ready for invasion. Rommel quoted by Paris radio, amid cautious mood on both sides. Hitler aide Joal inspected fortifications, describing a formidable coastal line with heavy batteries along the channel coast.
Athens County extension agent Ross Wright urged residents to ensure their names appear on a sheep list by contacting the extension office. A marriage license was granted to Betty Ruth Birge and Harold Clement McBride, ages 20 and 24, with the couple to note the ceremony needed. Rainfall yesterday measured 0.8 inches.
No. 25 Sterna F and A M announces an evening meeting at 7 30 to confer the Fellow Craft Degree with a good attendance urged and visiting members welcome said Renest Hart worshipful master.
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