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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
3
Pomroy will resume street lights tonight after a half month respite during which Christmas lights brightened the business district. Village council approved the temporary use at business men’s request. The cost was 158 dollars, half of the usual monthly 316 dollars. Local groups urge a special election on a street light levy and expect action soon.
The National Youth Administration and the U S Civil Service Commission announce competitive exams for mechanic learner positions. Dayton Strickland Jr of Pomeroy passed a prior exam and training leading to a Civil Service appointment, illustrating youth progress. Applications are available at Ohio post offices or Wright Field Fairfield Air Depot and Cincinnati district offices.
Racine residents share family visits and travel as relatives and friends returned home from holiday gatherings. Delays include memorial attendance for Mrs Homer Jaccaud and multiple relatives visiting or visiting with kin in Racine and nearby towns.
Common Pleas Judge Cedric W. Clark celebrated Oregon State’s Rose Bowl win over Duke in 2016. A Michigan Law alumnus with Oregon State ties he followed the game closely from his Pomeroy Bend home and was unusually informed.
Middleport tightens wartime security as two guards watch the large Indian Refining Company gasoline tanks on the Ohio River. A New York Central Railway bulletin warns workers not to reveal defense plant locations. State patrolman Lambert moves to plainclothes duty, traveling the state. Mrs. Max Lambert and son stay with her parents after furniture storage.
Sunday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Walter R. McCarley Miss Ruth Karr wed Harold Sellers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennie Karr. They are Ra cine residents. Other notes include Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roberts and daughter returning to Oil City Pa after a visit, Mr. Vogelsong in Cincinnati for Naval Reserve exams, and families visiting in Syracuse and Athens during the week.
Lt Col W B Caldwell and his family in Hawaii escaped unharmed as Japanese planes passed close to their Letart Falls home. He notes Pearl Harbor actions, mentions Bill Ely of Middleport, and Blake of West Columbia as Pacific fleet sailors, with the letter sent to J Mentor Caldwell in San Antonio.
Local notes detail a stork shower for Mrs. Charles Kessinger hosted by Royal Neighbors with gifts and supper. Several Wooster College students and local residents travel to Chicago and Bay City for visits, while others host guests for holidays.
Dr and Mrs M G Harnick announce the birth of a daughter named Stephanie on Wednesday December 31 this is their first child Miss Geraldine Kerr daughter of Emmerson Kerr Akron a graduate nurse with Red Cross duty has been sent to Los Angeles she trained at People's Hospital Akron and is related to Mrs Raymond Saxton Locust Street
Misses Louise and Lucille Moore of Glouster visit Miss Marjorie Diles. Beech Street secretary Bill Diles enjoys a holiday with Dick Northrup of Baltimore. Miss Dorothy Gardner, Athens employee, spent New Year’s Day with Pearl Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McCarty are
The United States Treasury Department’s anti hoarding order collected over 24 million dollars in gold coin gold certificates and bullion from the market as part of wartime control measures.
Irvin Rhodes aged 46 formerly of Racine was killed in a Wednesday night automobile accident in Columbus. The body will be brought to Racine for a funeral at Greenwood Cemetery at 2 PM conducted by Rev. T. T. Shelton. if weather prevents outdoor services, the body will go to the Baptist Church in Racine for a one hour service. Rhodes was born and raised in Racine. His father owned the Star Mill. He is survived by several relatives.
Private Francis Bush, injured in the Pearl Harbor attack, writes from a hospital in Hawaii to his mother Mrs. Florence Bush. He recalls being alert and hopeful, notes minor injuries, and mentions companions William Wyatt and William Wolfe who also enlisted last February. Bush, a former Yellow Jacket standout, attended Ohio University after Athens High School.
Middleport volunteers opened 1942 with C. H. Wise Jr. as president and new committees formed for purchasing by-laws entertainment flowers and activities. They will play a key role in civilian defense plans as Mayor Fisher and Fire Chief Russell coordinate with New York Central shop official E R Tompkins.
Squirrels in Beech Grove Cemetery are numerous beyond natural food supply. John Sauvage, cemetery trustees chair, urges wildlife supporters to provide food. Cemetery remains a protected habitat for the animals.
Middleport man Don Geary and Racine resident Ira Beegle received minor injuries when their autos collided about eight o'clock at the S Third and Main Street corner. Both cars were badly damaged. Police Chief Robert Allensworth investigated with proceedings continuing in Mayor C O Fisher's court.
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