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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

7

Ambulance-Truck Collision On Route 33 Near Haydenville

L. F. Jones 57 of Athens in fair condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a southbound ambulance side swiped a coal truck driven by Webster R. Kaeck of Sidney between Haydenville and The Diamond. Jones suffered serious facial injuries and possible internal injuries. Damages to the ambulance were about 500 dollars. In a separate Hocking County crash, John Ogg of Coonville fractured his right collarbone and Grover Weaver suffered head, face, and hand lacerations after their car left the Greendale highway and plunged 75 feet. Both injured were taken to Cherrington Hospital.

L. F. Jones N. Congress St Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Haydenville the Diamond Webster R. Kaeck Sidney Jones White Cross Hospital Columbus Hocking County John Ogg Coonville Grover Weaver Weaver Ogg Greendale Highway

Battery Needs Uniforms for Athletic Team at Camp Shelby

Rainy day schedule marks a dreary camp morning as Battery C at Camp Shelby seeks soft ball uniforms for the season. Names: Pvt Ralph Howard Pvt John Reeves Pvt Lee Phillips Pvt Charles Fletcher Pvt James Bagley Pvt William Caylor Pvt John Cubbison Pvt Kenneth Orr Sgt Melvin Green Corp El dred Grimes Capt E E Carmichael and Mrs Monalee Carmichael attend the camp visit. Some soldiers face flu illness and shoulder injury while a punishment policy targets litterers and cigarette butts.

Sgt K. McKinstry Shelby Hattiesburg Miss Ralph Howard John Reeves Lee Phillips Charles Fletcher James Bagley William Caylor John Cubbison Kenneth Orr Melvin Green Eldred Grimes Herman McKinley Paul Lewis Richard Berry Monalee Carmichael E. E. Carmichael Battery Hotel Berry

Farm Group to Meet in Council No 2 Session

The Farm Bureau discussion group will meet Thursday at 8 PM at the home of Ross Wright the county extension agent located at 15 May Ave. The gathering aims to discuss local agricultural matters and plan upcoming activities.

Farm Bureau Council No. 2 Ross Wright

PrunLax Laxative Tonic Ad Promises Quick Relief

Advertisement for PrunLax laxative tonics claims relief from constipation and related symptoms. It lists headaches vertigo anemia acne and other effects, touts Cascara Senna and prune juice formula, and promotes benefits for backache nerves digestion and skin conditions. Athens Pharmacy advertises 60c and 1.20 sizes.

California Athens Pharmacy N. Court St

Fire at Grosvenor Street Home Causes 1500 Damage

Fire at 82 Grosvenor Street in the home of Mrs Jewel G Moore caused about 1500 in damage. The blaze started in a day bed in the kitchen likely from a lit cigarette, damaging wiring and furniture. Neighbors called the fire department as two trucks and seven firefighters controlled the fire.

Jewel G. Moore Grosvenor St Harold Junod Glen O. Staneart Maplewood Dr Moore Ohio University Junod Neigh Bors Roy Robinson Carl Wilson Russell Maple Clarence Colmer Fred James Gerald Glover Vern Andrews

Initiation Set for Athens Elks March 4

A class of 75 or more men will be initiated by the Athens Lodge of Elks March 4 at the Cline Building lodge hall after a 6:30 dinner in Hotel Berry. The largest class in 20 years will be welcomed with addresses and entertainment by the Elks Chorus from Chillicothe, plus talks by visiting lodge members. A buffet lunch closes the affair with Athens Elks officers and committee members listed.

Athens Lodge of Elks Cline Hotel Berry Elks Chorus Chillicothe Lodge The Athens Elks Gordon Gray Rolland Ruth Homer Gall Charles H. Evans W. W. Watkins Tyler Francis Lavelle David Johnson C. P. Kircher Roy Shirley

Auto Victim In Hospital After Hit-Skip Incident

William Hartung aged 64 of 221 West Union Street suffered a compound fracture of the right leg Tuesday night around 10 PM. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital after an apparent hit-and-run at West Union and Smith Streets. Hartung was found in the street by Louis Dorst. two physicians attended him. Police say the driver fled the scene.

William Hartung W. Union St Hosital T Harton W. Union Smith St FE. S. Finsterwald Hartung Homer Johnson Louis Dorst Maple St

Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed in Route 50 DUI Case

Alonzo Calentine of Shannon Ave was fined $150 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Mayor Cliff Cornell. State patrols arrested Calentine last night on Route 50 east of Athens for driving while under the influence, his second offense and driving rights revoked.

Alonzo Calentine Shannon Ave Cliff Cornell Calentine Athens

Pearl Chapel Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Day Steward spent the week end with her daughter Mrs Laverne Ches Tutte Bromonie spent several days in New Jersey The Pearl Chapel bake sale drew good attendance Mrs Blanche Dixon Pomeroy visited last week with her daughter Mrs Clarence Haning Sir and Mrs Arthur Gibson and son spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Herlie Haning Jimmie Keith Haning was honored with a birthday dinner by his grandparents Mr and Mrs Herlie Haning on Feb 23 Guests included Mr Mrs Clarence Haning James Haning Conrad Steinmetz Ralph Steinmetz Leonard Haning and Albert Dixon Mr and Mrs Albert Dixon and their son spent Thursday with Mrs Clarence Haning

Pearl Chapel Day Steward Laverne Ches New Jersey Blanche Dixon Pomeroy Clarence Haning Arthur Gibson Herlie Haning Jimmie Keith Haning James Haning Conrad Steinmetz Ralph Steinmetz Leonard Haning Albert Dixon Mr. Dixon

Rothwell To Speak On Wesleyan Sanctification

Rev. Mel Thomas Rothwell of Port Huron Michigan a student at Ohio University will lead the second Bible study on John Wesleyan Sanctification at 7 30 tonight in the Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress and Washington Streets His topic is The Birth and Early Struggles of Methodism

Mel Thomas Rothwell Port Huron Mich Ohio University John Wesleyan Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress Washington Sts

Stars Foresee Swift Changes and Bold New Ventures

The reading predicts rapid events that could prompt a day of unusual benefits through reorganization or updating. Fresh blood and daring ideas may drive progress, with birthdays hinting at a year of unpredictable adventures and possible promotions. A child born today may show imagination plus ingenuity, but should guard against duplicity.

New England Hurricane Ruins Maples and Syrup Crops

In 1938 a hurricane struck New England destroying about one third of Vermont hard maples and roughly two thirds of New Hampshire syrup producing trees, devastating the regional sugaring industry and maple economy.

New England Vermont New Hampshire

Husband Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Elbert Maxwell files suit against his wife Gladys Maxwell in Athens County Common Pleas alleging years of neglect quarrels and vulgar conduct. He states they married in April 1918 in Hartleyville and asks for a divorce and relief from the court.

Common Pleas Court Elbert Maxwell Gladys Maxwell Hartleyville Athens County Maxwell

Glouster Man Named In Selective Service

Lawrence Whaley of Glouster, age 30, unemployed and married, will leave Athens tomorrow in the fourth call from Athens County Draft Board No 1. Officials said Floyd Edward Hammond from Ballentine camp in Montana was not released by CCC authorities today.

Floyd Edward Hammond Glouster Lawrence Whaley Athens Athens County Draft Board No. 1 CCC Hammond Ballentine Mont Draft Board

Guernsey Bull Sold by Locke to Klingenberg of Athens

The American Guernsey Cattle Club reports the sale of the registered Guernsey bull Lockshore Prince Echo 295441 by R. F. Locke to Charles A. Klingenberg of Athens.

American Guernsey Cattle Club Petersborough N. H R. F. Locke Charles A. Klingenberg Athens

Temperature Rise Persists After Cold Night in Athens

Temperatures in Athens climbed through Tuesday with a high of 48 degrees. After a low of 17 degrees overnight, noon readings reached 32 degrees, signaling a gradual warmup.

Athens

Beautification plan for Athens County Fairgrounds under NYA aid

Wesley Miller announces a New Youth Administration project to beautify the Athens County Fairgrounds. Twenty youths will remodel the grandstand build cattle pens paint buildings lay sewer line plant trees with materials supplied by the Agricultural Association. L C Baker approves the county project.

Athens County Fairgrounds NYA Wesley Miller Athens County Agricultural Association The Agricultural Association L. C. Baker County Agricultural Association

Stevers Held In $700 Theft Case In Athens

George Stevers, former bookkeeper for Valley Distributing Co., was arrested by Police Chief E S Finsterwald on an embezzlement affidavit alleging theft of more than $700. He pled not guilty before Magistrate T R Bennett and posted $800 bond. Deputy Charles Evans noted Stevers left Athens last June with Granville Stevens, who was later arrested on a parole violation.

George Stevers Athens the Valley Distributing Co E. S. Finsterwald T. R. Bennett Stevers Charles Evans Evans Granville Stevens Richland Ave Stevens

Special Delivery of Girl Scout Cookies Offered

Special delivery of Girl Scout cookies will be made at noon on Friday March 7 to anyone wishing to buy them for the circle teas of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. For information call Mrs James E Householder 24574.

Woman's Society of Christian Service James E. Householder

Social Security Informational Meeting in Athens

Residents of Athens and vicinity may attend a briefing from a Nelsonville Social Security Board native at the Em gent Security Center Court 73 Thursday February 27 from 1 to 5 p m to learn about status under the Social Security Act.

Athens Nelsonville The Social Security Board Emgent Security Center Court

Service Time Changed for Holy Communion Tonight

Holy Communion will be held at the First Methodist Church tonight at 7 o'clock. The service was advanced to allow attendance at the concert in Memorial Auditorium.

First Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium

Cross Breeding Urged To Restore Ohio Sheep Industry

Larry Kauffman outlines cross-breeding and soil conservation to boost wool and mutton in Athens County and Southeastern Ohio. He notes Ohio led U S wool and mutton from 1850 to 1880 with five million sheep and urges breeding for length of fleece with Corydale rams and improved pastures. Other speakers include Larry Bear H G Henry and W Leo Williams. meeting chaired by Ross Wright at the Athens Grange Hall.

Athens County Ohio Larry Kauffman Tala Veyes County Athens Kauffman Missouri River Larry Bear H. G. Henry W. Leo Williams F. I. Caldwell N. E. Mills A. H. Parker Wade Smith Ross Wright

Ruth Davis Brown Dies Tuesday In Staten Island

A telegram reported Ruth Davis Brown died Tuesday in Staten Island. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Val Davis of W Union Street and wife of Monroe Brown of Procter and Gamble. She left two daughters and was a 1921 Ohio University AB graduate and noted pianist. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Athens.

Staten Island Ruth Davis Brown Val Davis W. Union St

Brick Thrown Through Door at Quick's Drug Store

A paving brick wrapped in a rug was hurled through the plate glass front door of Quick's Drug Store at 9 W Union St between 6 and 6 30 this morning. About 25 dollars damage occurred. The vandal did not enter the store. A bakery truck driver discovered the damage and alerted city police.

Quick's Drug Store W. Union St

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