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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
5
Joseph R. Devore, area director for the War Manpower Commission, reminded all employers they could hire immigrants only if referred by Athens field office of the United States Employment Service. This is in conformance with Area No. 9 employment Stabilization plan and aims to minimize migration of Ohio labor between cities.
Nine Messenger carriers in Ath for giving customers perfect service are Wynn Santora Harris Gilkey Tommy Dowler Gene LaBan Merrill Thomas Charles Gilkey Carlos Bean Don Carr.
Mrs Emma Lowry of Carbondale receives a letter from her son Pfc Leonard M Lowry interned in a German camp since February 15 1943. He describes snowy New Year’s Day, a good Christmas dinner, regular Red Cross boxes, candy jam and adequate blankets, and hopes the war ends soon. He notes he has a year of back pay and weighs more now.
Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia ration details list food stamps fuel oil gasoil tires shoes and liquor allocations. The notice lists book numbers stamp types validity dates and quantities including meat and sugar stamps and special bonuses for fats and whiskey.
The Plains area reports Pvt. Oscar Tinkham Jr and Pfc. Charles Porteus among machine gun crews commended on the Anzio front. Other locals note promotions, training moves, and safe arrivals from the Pacific and European theaters as service continues.
George Vore of Athens on Route 4 was fined five dollars by Mayor Franz Woodworth for disregarding a traffic signal at State and Carpenter Streets. Police Chief J P Grogan urged strict enforcement to maintain Athens three year record of no fatal accidents and stressed that all drivers and bicycle riders must follow traffic rules.
Glouster troop schedules a bake sale for Saturday afternoon at Carpenter Hardware Store. The group size grows with 30 to 35 members attending meetings, now held Monday evenings at 7 o clock in the Legion Hall.
The aircraft carrier Shangri-La was launched in Portsmouth Virginia amid cheers from over 75 000 spectators. The ship was christened by Maj Gen Jimmy Doolittles wife and symbolises America's resolve to strike Tokyo. Virginia governor called the first raid a portent of what is to come.
Bishopville notes list numerous visits by residents and relatives from Athens Columbus East Branch Glouster Mountville Trimble and Spokane. Updates include fathering families and furloughs with Navy and Army connections plus local civic activity and a Red Cross drive planning in Homer Township.
Minersville Women’s Society of Christian Service met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Frank Stewart leading. Members included Dana Brown, Hasmer Roush, John Hitchens, Norman Fisher, Walter Baer, Clarence Roy, and Will Thomas. They donated 5 to the Methodist Trainee Fund and 5 to the Meigs Red Cross Fund. News notes: Charles Russell visiting husband Corporal Russell at Fort Meade, Md. Mrs. Pearl Phillips in Mason City. Mrs. George Daniels with Edson Roush family in Carmel. Dana Roush of Piqua visiting sister Arthur Roush. Neva Imboden attended an aunt’s funeral in McArthur. Several illnesses reported among Brennick family children and Helen Forbes. Karl Grueser left for a Navy training camp. Pvt Roy Armes stationed in North Africa.
An illustrated snippet explains frog biology: frogs absorb water through the skin and do not breathe air, instead swallowing air. As frogs age their skin splits and they shed it in a manner likened to swallowing.
New 1944 automobile license plates go on sale March 1 across Ohio with 800 deputy registrars appointed. Motorists must present title, sign the application, and old plates should be turned in to salvage centers to support the war effort. Deadline to obtain the new plate is April 1, while motorists may use them starting March 1.
Floyd DeLashmutt, farm management specialist, told Athens County farmers at a meeting in the Civil Service Room of the Athens Federal Building that keeping complete records is essential to filing an accurate income tax return. He urged recording sales and purchases with dates, noting missed taxes such as use tax on autos and charges for telephones and transportation. Insurance on all buildings except the dwelling is deductible, and records should cover the calendar year.
The Racine Chapter of Future Farmers of America ends 1942-43 with a $1,753 project profit and notable outputs including 46 pigs and 8,930 pounds of milk. It funded 600 in War Bonds, sold 65 bushels of hybrid seed corn, repaired equipment, and held a pest hunt. A party on February 22 honored five pest hunt winners.
Mrs. Lion el Atwill the divorced wife of the actor and former wife of General Douglas MacArthur will marry Captain Alf Heiberg 39 army air forces band leader on March 11. It will be her fourth marriage.
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