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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
5
Leonard Prater chief clerk of the Athens War Price and Rationing Board submits his resignation effective March 8 to run as the Republican nominee for Athens County treasurer in the May 9 primary. He notes long service since January 1942 and thanks local schools for support during wartime registrations.
A marriage license was issued in Athens County Probate Court to Cameron Willard Ams, 28, of Akron, a rubber worker, and Martha Ellen Fier, 18, of Stewart, both identified as colored.
Marine Captain Harold L. Spears of Ironton Ohio adds two more Zeros to his tally lifting his total to 14 as part of the Fighting Corsairs. He moved past 11th and 12th victories on January 26 and has 10 of his victims in the last 17 days over Rabaul. His squadron mate Captain Donald N Aldrich leads with 17.
Provisional officers appointed by Lt. C. B. Nye led CAP Cadet Squadron’s first Athens unit meeting at Athens High School Gym. J. J. Farley named squadron commander with a 67 cadet enrollment. Five flights organized under leaders as training spans four 50 hour blocks covering orientation drill flight theory first aid navigation and more.
Athens County Republican Women's Club will meet Friday February 25 at 7 30 p m in Room 144 Hotel Berry.
Military headquarters at Ohio University announces the Army Good Conduct Medal awards to 62 cadets. The medals recognize enlisted men for fidelity, exacting duty, efficiency, and exemplary behavior deserving emulation.
Willard B. McGrath of Athens earns marksman badge with M 31 carbine at Memphis Fourth Ferrying Group 305th Squadron base operations. Pfc Ralph Langel arrives in England. Cpl Roy Langle and Pvt James Gibson Servants listed with postings. Pfc Robert Gibson returns to Shreveport after furlough. Dana Griffin on furlough from Ft McClellan. Pfc George D Burson graduates Gunnery School Las Vegas. Seaman Milton Efaw back at Great Lakes and heading to Ames for cooks and bakers course. Paul R Sands promoted to sergeant in North Ireland. Mrs Lenora Chappelear notes Harry K George transferred to sea duty.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 37 will meet Friday at 7:30 in the Armory club room. All members are urged to attend and invite veterans of the present war, especially those discharged for disabilities or hospitalized, per Daniel A. Pierce. Refreshments will be served.
Wilbur Blaine Haning sues for divorce from Ida May G. Haning charging gross neglect. The couple married February 20, 1907 in Pleasanton and have one son aged 35. Residence listed as 94% West State Street, Athens.
Mr D S Harold of Middleport and Mr C C Dalton of Clendenin West Virginia have bought the Silvus Style Shop 30 N Court St from the Paul Silvus estate and will run Harold's Style Shop. They lease the premises and purchased stock and fixtures. the store is open for business.
David Johnson deputy registrar of motor vehicles urges residents with X-51-J to X-150-J plates to reserve their numbers at 19 W. Carpenter St. He has supplies for the new tag sale and will announce the schedule soon. Reservations are advised for those wishing to keep any numbers.
Athens County official reminds the public that OPA Form 569 must be obtained from the local ration board before transferring vehicle ownership. The form serves as a gasoline ration receipt and must accompany the title, even if no ration was issued for the car. The duplicate form is given to the new purchaser under the Jan 1 OPA ruling.
In Straitsville on Feb 24, Mr. and Mrs. John Coats and son John from Columbus visited relatives. Fred Blankenship and Sue Strain and Babe Essex from Lancaster spent Monday evening. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Costello were held at St. Augustine's Church. Sam Wallace remains seriously ill. The column notes births, visits, and local employment moves involving Straitsville residents.
An advertisement by D L Magee of Rockport Indiana touts Mohawk Medicine as a cure for stomach trouble constipation and related symptoms. It promotes a 12 oz bottle for 49 cents from The Gem Pharmacy urging cautious use and trials to prove effectiveness.
Marine Lieut. Col. Arthur R. Stacy of Lowell and Athens Ohio received the Legion of Merit with a permanent presidential citation for commanding the service squadron and engineering officer duties with a Marine aircraft group on Guadalcanal. He directed the reconditioning of 40 damaged planes when replacements were unavailable, and set up a wing repair section to salvage parts. He was commissioned in 1936 and promoted in 1943. his wife resides in La Jolla California.
The article notes Lt Colonel Stacy, a 1936 Ohio University engineering graduate, in charge of transport. It mentions his mother Mrs Eva Stacy and sister Mrs Helen Stacy Evans, with connections to Athens and Lowell. His brother Lieut Vaughn Stacy, a 1941 OU graduate, served in the Army General Staff School and is in England. Guadalcanal duty spanned Oct 16 1942 to March 14 1943.
Irvin A. Wolfe, chairman of the Athens County Agricultural Conservation Association, said payments are now being made for January whole milk at 35 cents per hundredweight and butterfat at 5 cents per pound, with February statements to be saved and a payment date to be announced.
Bob Newcomb reads a letter from his son Dick in the Marines serving in the South Pacific. The correspondent asks about small home details like horseshoes at Ray’s, Johnny’s tool care, and trout in Seward’s Creek. The note underscores soldiers’ longing for democracy and a better world tomorrow.
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