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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1945
Page
5
Athens County gardeners should start planning this year and order seeds. Ross Wright, county extension agent, notes the 1944 Ohio Victory Gardens were valued at 92.42 dollars per garden with 365,454 gardens planted. Alvin Moll of Columbus will direct Victory Gardens for 1945, Wright says.
Gay Hess, of Washington, D. C., appears in a New York musical wearing earrings pictured above made of real cigarets with gold tips. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Oden R. Ellis at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland on February 6, 1945, named Larry Eldon, joining the older son Jack C. The Ellis family lists Homer Billis and Sam Campbell as grandparents with David Smalley as great-grandparent.
Johnson Brewer 52 of 221 Washington St ended his life by hanging with a leather belt from a tree in woods near Longview Heights Saturday night. Coroner J H Elias says Brewer's body was found Sunday at about 1 45 pm by Clarence Brich and Edward Sheridan of Athens Route 4. Sheriff George Bateman led the investigation. Brewer from Ashland Ky had worked ten years for Athens Junk Co returning here last October and living at James Earick residence. He worked Saturday until 3 pm and colleagues saw him in good spirits with no known reason for suicide. Woods lie a quarter mile off Route 33 atop Morrison Brown Hill Clarks Chapel. Brother Fred Brewer of Ashland notified. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Charles Eneix age 45 of Bridgeport drove a car that rolled down a bankment off The Plains Road Saturday night around 7. A truck driven by Harry LeRoy Six age 30 of Moore Ave forced the car off the highway. Patrolmen said there were no injuries. the car was demolished and the truck front damaged. Six was arrested on charges of driving while under the influence and will be arraigned before Judge Liver F. Rowland in Common Pleas Court.
Mrs Cora Campbell age 52 died Sunday night at the family home Lorene Ave She leaves husband Ernest Campbell two daughters Mrs Jack Stanley Mansfield and Mrs Dilliard Bove Toledo two brothers George Ellis Allensville and Manley Ellis Carpenter Route 1 and four sisters Mrs Mary Perry New Marshfield Mrs Carrie Lyon Carpenter Route 1 Mrs Dora Davies Athens and Mrs Jane Hubb Athens Route 4 Funeral arrangements not completed today Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home after Tuesday noon.
The Rev C R Stouffer of Salem will start a two week evangelistic series at Athens Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday at 7 30 PM Pastor Stouffer has pastored in the Akron district and recently entered evangelism Rev Goff leads the church with Mr David Jackson directing evening singing and special musical programs Services will run nightly for two weeks
Summary of wartime ration details listing stamp validity for meats fats processed foods sugar shoes gasoline fuel oil and heating period expirations through February to June with regional variations and extended validity for certain coupons and stamps. The notice outlines which stamps remain valid and the expiration dates for each ration category as issued by the OPA.
Private Albert F. Miller, son of Mrs Minnie Miller of 3 Riverside Drive Athens, is home on a 30 day furlough from Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas. He was wounded in France and returned to the United States February 1. He and his family also visited Pvt Stanley E McDonald at Crile General Hospital in Cleveland. McDonald was wounded in Italy and returned February 4.
Eugene Barkemeyer, 22, from Mississippi, was arrested by state highway patrol on Route 50 near the South Y on Saturday night for being AWOL from the Navy Receiving Station at Norfolk. This is his third AWOL incident. he is held in the county jail awaiting naval authorities guidance.
Athens merchants announce return to regular hours as fuel crisis subsides. William A. Mechem of the Retail Merchants Association says local stores may adjust closures based on conditions after Governor Lausche declares relief. Last week most stores closed all day on Thursday. this week, noon closures resume on Thursdays.
Fred E Grandstaff aged 70 died Sunday evening at his Mill St Chauncey home after years of illness He was born in Athens County and lived in Chauncey 30 years retiring from coal mining in 1935 He belonged to the Chauncey Church of God He is survived by wife Gertrude three sons Wendell and Clifford of Lansing Michigan Wilbur of Millfield two half sisters Maude Picking Toledo and Riley Keeton Plains six grandchildren one daughter died in infancy Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM in Chauncey Church of God conducted by Rev Clarence Way burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey Friends may call at the home after Tuesday noon
CAPC News announces an induction ceremony at the Ath ens Country Club on Tuesday February 13 at 7 30 pm sharp Those without transportation should meet by 7 pm at Motel Berry where jeans will be provided
Funeral services for Mrs. William Clary will be held Wednesday at 10 30 in Jagers Funeral Home Athens with burial in Rush Cemetery near the family home. Friends may call at the home of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Ferrer this evening or Tuesday. Arrangements were completed this morning. A death notice appears on Page 4.
Joseph Tibbett aged 83 died Sunday morning at his home near Reedsville after a long illness. His wife had died three years ago. He leaves three daughters Mrs Joseph Cubbison and Mrs Jess Baker of Coolville and Mrs Tillie Randolph of Reedsville, one son Heman Tibbett of Reedsville, plus three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Eden Church Wednesday morning at 11 CEWT.
The Messenger in Point Pleasant West Virginia lists the honor roll carriers. Names include Caro Patterson C Donahue Bobby Elliott Paul Goodman George McDaniel and Phyllis Eada for notable service.
John Slipher of Ohio State University will speak on the importance of organic matter in the soil and the trash mulch system. The talk is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Mechanicsburg School. R F Barker of Jackson will begin field work in Athens on February 17 if conditions allow. Ross Wright, county extension agent, announced.
Athens woke to clear skies and sunshine as spring arrived, replacing icy streets with easy footing after snowy days. Temperatures rose from a night low of 26 to 43 by late morning, while the Hocking River stood at 5.22 feet, up about two feet since Friday. City crews from the Service Department cleaned streets of ash and tinder from prior snow and freezing rain, a fire hose in use.
Farmers will be paid a 4 cent per ton dry mulch payment under the 1945 AAA farm program for using mulch on trees vineyards certain vegetables and potatoes Irvin A Wolfe ASA chairman notes the practice has been carried for several years with mulch materials including small grain straw bean straw shredded corn stover ground corn cobs sawdust clover or grass hay and crop residues from harvesting legumes or grass for seed Mulching conserves water and reduces weeds Farmers should contact their county or community AAA committee for details
John Kircher reports his 1940 green Chevrolet coach stolen from a parking place at Court and Washington Streets last night. Kircher, 32, of Second Street, notified police today about the theft.
Members of Athens Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meet at 7:15 PM in their club rooms and then attend funeral services for lodge member Ervin Channel at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home at 7:30 PM.
A Valentine feature by Mary Ellen Lynch notes greeting card makers offer varied designs for February 14. Cards for service members emphasize khaki motifs, humor, and romance with phrases about loved ones at home and future meetings, ranging from simple penny cards to elaborate, ornamented varieties.
The piece notes candy fluff like feathers on a quaint fan for someone especially nice and describes Valentine pieces for mother and dad, husband and wife, and the full relation. Teachers and birthdays are honored with unique tokens in this festive display.
Mrs Jack Moore hosted her bridge club at 17 Church St Severn with one guest Mrs Robert Horn. Prizes went to Mrs Woodrow Wills and Mrs Frederic Webb while Mrs Horn earned the consolation. Dessert followed, centered by a large red heart in Valentine decor. Clarifications: Personal notes list local movements and a benefit party at K of C Hall.
Calendar of club events lists meetings and activities for the Athens area. Items include Eastern Star and Gamma Delta gatherings, Scout Council programs, Eagles Auxiliary, Delphian Club Valentine dinner, Woman's Association talks, Child Conservation League guest night, Mae Cenas Literary Club Valentine party, Needle Club, Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary, Progressive Literary Club, Faculty Wives Club, Needle Club meetings, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Pocahontas Lodge, Birthdays and anniversaries noted, and various weekly sessions at churches and community venues.
A pedestrian should politely decline a ride, smiling and saying no thanks while continuing a walk. Do not accept rides from strangers. The right approach is a friendly refusal to stay safe and maintain independence during the outing.
The Women’s Cabinet and Council meetings at First Christian Church convened Thursday at 1 45 pm with Mrs Maffett as program leader. A Feb 21 potluck honors Week of Compassion and a $10 donation was proposed to aid missions in China. Mrs C R Cline led devotions as Mrs Gibson and Mrs Kilton sang a duet with piano by Mrs Ruston. The World Day of Prayer is set for Feb 16 and Naomi Bible Class plans a Feb meeting at Mrs H W Humphrey’s home. Pythian Sisters will skip Wednesday night due to LOOF Hall redecorating.
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