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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1944
Page
5
John Lowell Rapp of Palmer Street employed at Miller Store in Athens has entered service and was sent to Keesler Field Mississippi. His wife will be employed at the store.
Linzey C Day announces Democratic candidacy for Athens County Sheriff Ohio and vows to name Mrs Gladys Bayless as Matron of the county jail and grant her control of the sheriff's residence for the term. He cites long friendship and service as deputy under the late Sheriff Charles W Bayless.
The Red Cross Blood Donor Center at First Methodist Church Athens plans a February drive with 115 volunteers announced by Dr. Carl A. Frey. To reach the county quota, 100 more Athens residents must donate. Call registrar Mrs. Ruth Herbert at 955 to schedule. The Columbus mobile unit operates Feb 14–18 with specific daily hours and a full volunteer roster across nurses, registrars, receptionists, staff, motor corps, and canteen service.
Captain George H. Perry of Company B Ohio State Guard leaves for active duty and is honored at a Friday dinner. First Sgt. Douglas Hall presents a military shaving kit from the company, praising Perry’s leadership and urging continued support for his successor. Lieutenants John Newcomb and Wilbur Witham express appreciation for Perry’s devotion and the company’s training under him.
O G Houck secretary announces a week of lodge meetings in Athens. Monday Athens Chapter No 39 R A M to confer Royal Arch degree. Tuesday Paros Mithia Lodge No 25 F A M Fellow Craft degree after business. Wednesday Athens Commandery No 15 KT special meeting to confer the Order of the Temple. Friday Malta Degree team Athens Commandery to Circleville for the Order Mafia in full form on a large class.
A crash on US Route 50 four miles east of Athens damaged two cars driven by Herbert J. Hoskinson 60 of Athens Route 4 and William L. Weber 43 of Marietta. Hoskinson was cited by state patrolmen to appear before Mayor Franz Woodworth on Feb 12 for reckless operation.
Garnet Leo Morris 44 of Aurora Indiana died suddenly Saturday in a dentist chair in Aurora He was the son of Mr and Mrs W M Morris of Carpenter Route District Surviving are his parents his wife Thelma No funeral arrangements had been completed Saturday
Ross Wright, Athens County extension agent, announced ten broadcasts of the Ohio Poultry School of the Air starting Monday. Stations include WHKC and WOSU in Columbus, WHIO in Dayton, WLW in Cincinnati, and WKEN in Youngstown.
Readers learn of multiple servicemen’s statuses and travels. Tec Sgt Don Eslocker is recovering from a bomber crash in England after December injuries, and Jack Eslocker is somewhere in the Pacific. Pvt Paul L. Wogan reports Pacific duty and Solomons tours. Other families share overseas postings, shipboard service, and training, with notes on bases, bases, and belongings.
Mrs. Grones a native of Athens and widow of Dow Grones announces candidacy for a second term and Republican nomination for Athens County Clerk. She has two children, Capt Dow Grones in North Burma and Hattie Lu Grones, a student at Ohio University. She studied at Ohio University College of Commerce and Columbus Business College and worked long terms at Swift & Co., Athens National Bank, and The Zenner Co.
Ensign Jean B. Courtney will visit the Navy Recruiting Office in the Post Office Building Athens from Monday through Wednesday to interview women interested in WAVES. Chief Ed Shields urges contacting the Navy Recruiting Office at 634 to arrange interviews on Feb 7 to Feb 9 for firsthand answers about WAVES activities and duties.
The Athens County Title Office issued 168 vehicle titles in January with 4 new cars 15 new trucks 1 motorscooter 1 house trailer 25 used trucks and 115 used cars. The office also noted 80 liens and cancelled 112 liens. Total revenue was 227.50 with 158.85 to the state and 68.65 to the county, reported Mrs. Alberta Grones, clerk of courts.
The notice lists births at Sheltering Arms Hospital and multiple medical procedures and admissions. Parents of newborns include Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Bashore, plus Mr. and Mrs. Clifford with a daughter. Several patients underwent operations or were admitted for medical care on specified past dates and addresses.
Athens County residents had invested $399,392 in War Bonds in the Fourth War Loan, near the halfway target of $826,000 with nine days left. Chairman F. H. Sands urged solicitors to contact prospects and report purchases promptly, listing district totals and city figures.
Two men were fined in Mayor Franz Woodworths court after their car struck Paul Beckleys parked vehicle at 257 East State Street. William C Nichols 55 Dayton driver fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Lewis Skinner 48 Sunnyside Drive fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.
President Gamertsfelder announced title changes for two Ohio faculty effective February 1. Lausche moves from supervising engineer and part time instructor in engineering to chief engineer and part time instructor in steam engineering. Herbert shifts from acting assistant purchasing agent to purchasing agent and associate professor of commerce.
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