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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

5

Former National Ruler of Elks To Be Guest in Athens

Athens Elks Lodge plans a Feb 29 program with Dr Edward J McCormick past grand exalted ruler as guest A class will be initiated in his honor The program is led by past exalted rulers and honors a leader who served as grand exalted ruler and wrote medical works. Fifty nine Elks in service and activities surround the lodge as they prepare for the event.

Brorsday Athens Messenger Athens Eeeo Elks Dr. McCormick Athens Lodge of Elks Edward J. McCormick Toledo McCormick

Meeting on income reporting for farmers in Athens County

Ross Wright announces a February 22 meeting in the Civil Service Room, Federal Building, at 8 p.m. OSU specialist Floyd DeLash mutt will teach accounts keeping and tax report preparation. The day includes hands on help for farmers who kept accounts last year to summarize and analyze their business.

Civil Service Room Federal Building Ross Wright Athens County Floyd DeLashmutt OSU

Divorce suit against Ross McClary dismissed

Mrs Ada O Mc Clary sought divorce from Ross McClary of Athens on grounds of gross neglect but Judge O F Rowland in Common Pleas Court dismissed the petition.

Ada O. McClary Ross McClary Athens O. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court

Carpenter Heads Ohio Hardware Association

A. H. Fred Carpenter of Athens was elected president of the Ohio Hardware Association at the 50th annual convention in Columbus. Bryan A. Wolfe attended. The group urged Congress to curb dumping of surplus war materials and to prohibit speculation in government owned goods.

A. H Fred) Carpenter Athens Carpenter Hardware Co Ohio Hardware Association Columbus Mr. Carpenter Bryan A. Wolfe Carpenter Company Association Congress

140th Year at University To Be Celebrated

Founders Day convocation at Memorial Auditorium on February 18 1804 legal birthday of Ohio University features historian T N Hoover speaking on the university origins and early leaders Rev Manasseh Cutler General Rufus Putnam Jacob Lindley and the first graduates inviting townspeople to attend.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium T. N. Hoover Clark E. Williams Profesor Hoover Manasseh Cutler Rufus Putnam Jacob Lindley the Alleghenies

John Darnell Dies at Willow Creek Home

John Darnell aged 69 died Wednesday night at his Willow Creek home. Survived by two daughters and four sons, plus three brothers and a deceased wife and daughter. Funeral at Canaanville Church Saturday at 1 PM with burial in Canaanville Cemetery. Friends may call Jagers Funeral Home after Friday noon.

John Darnell Willow Creek C. E. Mulpass Athens John Houck Whitman W. Va Holloway Clinton Emmett Barberton Clarence Conly H. H. Darnell Harrisonville William C. Darnell Fort Wayne Ind Houston

Local Servicemen Celebrated For Training Advances

Five months of aircraft maintenance training earned Pvt. Alfred E. Windle a certificate as an aircraft mechanic at Seymour Johnson Field North Carolina. Other updates note Pvt. Dale Harris meeting his uncle Sgt. Arthur Donson in England during furlough and Sgt. Andy Kolenich Jr. returning from Florence Field South Carolina on a 15 day leave. Kenneth D. Ervin completed aviation machinist mate training at Norman Oklahoma and awaits active duty orders. Additional notes include Pvt. Herron stationed at Camp Wolters Texas and Pfe. Charles R. Brown at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Cadet Francis C. Bean has completed about one third of pilot training at Fletcher Field Mississippi and midshipman candidate Eugene Marcus Harris entering Notre Dame’s Naval Reserve program.

Alfred E. Windle Army Air Forces Training Command Seymour Johnson Field N. C Lewis Windle Nelsonville Army Curtiss- Wright Corp Columbus Maxine Whaley Athens Pvt Dale Harris Clarence Harris England Sgt Arthur Donson Harris Donson Fort Hayes Andy Kolenich, Jr Andy Kolenich Columbia Ave Florence Field Florence S. C Third Army Air Force Kenneth D. Ervin F. H. Ervin Naval Air Technical Training Center Norman Oklo Naval Air Base Francis C. Bean Clifford Clinton Bean 69Th Aaf Fletcher Field Clarksdale Miss Army Air Forces Eastern Flying Training Command Eugene Marcus Harris R. W. Harris Second Ave Middleport U. S. Naval Reserve University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind U. S&s. Naval Reserve

Hartley Cleared to Participate in Ohio Insurance Fund

Judge F. Rowl and in Athens County Common Pleas Court finds George Hartley Sr. entitled to participate in the state insurance fund under the Workman’s Compensation Act. Hartley was employed by Hocking Valley Mining Co. Frank Whaley appeals the Industrial Commission ruling denying participation.

F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court George Hartley Hartley Hocking Valley Mining Co Frank Whaley Common Pleas Court Industrial Commission

Floyd Bolin Post To Meet Here On Friday

Floyd Bolin Post No 3477 will meet in their club rooms at the Armory Friday evening Feb 18 late 30 All members urged to attend and any veteran who has seen service abroad is invited and eligible for membership Refreshments will be served after the meeting

Floyd Bolin Armory Adjt Raymond Howard

Rebel Conclave Plans Build Support Across Regions

The anti administration Democratic group gains momentum as secretary Robert E. O'Brian reports widespread pledges of support and upcoming meetings in Chicago with midwestern Democrats. The group formed in February to organize a separate national convention.

Chicago American Democratic National Committee Robert E. O'Brian O'Brian Midwest

Athens Weather Roundup: 47 High Yesterday

The high yesterday reached 47 in Athens with a low of 27 overnight. At noon today the temperature stood at 36 with light rain reported this morning.

First 1500 Tax Free For Each Service Man

How service pay up to 1500 is tax free and what counts as service pay. Guidance covers 1942 1943 forgiveness rules, recomputing taxes, and filing steps for armed forces members. It explains what qualifies for exemption including flying subsistence quarters and other allowances. It notes death in service cancels income tax liabilities and potential refunds for families.

United Nation

Mary E. McClain Dies In Hospital Wednesday

Mrs Mary E McClain of Athens Route 5 died Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after being admitted Sunday. She would have turned 75 today and was a Bates Methodist Church member. Survived by two sons Ralph and Harold, two daughters Laura Klingenberg and Elsie Beatty, a sister and a brother, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral at Richland Ave Methodist Church Saturday at two with burial at Hebbardsville.

Mary E. McClain Athens Harold McClain Columbus Laura Klingenberg Elsie Beatty Albany D. D. Moore Bullsgap Tenn Samuel Hixon Indianapolis Ind Everett McClain

Anna Wilson Dies at Her Daughter's Home in Ath ens

Mrs. Anna M. Wilson 76 of Chesterhill died Wednesday evening at 21 Brown Ave Ath ens after months of illness. Funeral Friday at 2 at Fawcett Stone Chesterhill with Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Burial Bartlett Cemetery. Survived by daughter Pearl Clark two sons Don R. Wilson Floyd B. Wilson a sister Mary Cole five grandchildren three great grandchildren. Her e James N. Wilson died in.

Anna M. Wilson Chesterhill Pearl Clark Brown Ave Athens Fawcett-Stone Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Bartlett Cemetery Mis. Clark Don R. Wilson

Andy Benyi Sentenced Five Years In Prison

Ange Benyi, 23, of near Athens, was among nine men sentenced yesterday in Columbus by Federal Judge Mell G Underwood to five years in prison and a $1000 fine each for violating the Selective Service Law. Benyi faced charges of failure to report to an objectors camp.

Ange Benyi Athens Columbus Mell G. Underwood Benyi

Fire Extinguished at Home of Faye Hamer

Athens firefighters answered yesterday afternoon to a spot fire at 29 Shafer Street the home of Faye Hamer. Minimal damage reported. Fire Chief noted investigation ongoing and no injuries.

Athens City Faye Hamer Shafer St Je A. Pesos Paresis

WSCS Meeting Friday at Church in the Afternoon

The WSCS of the Methodist Church will gather Friday at 2 PM at the church. Mrs. C G Matthews will review The Apostle and an executive board meeting will precede the program.

WSCS Methodist Church C. G. Matthews the Apostle

Postwar planning hinges on personal responsibility

A columnist cites Bert Childers urging individual action to improve communities and promote tolerance. The piece argues resolutions and treaties fail without people respecting others rights and liberties including beer choices and voting conscience.

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