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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1944

Page

5

1943 Income Tax Blanks Mailed to Federal Taxpayers

1943 income tax blanks are mailed by Collector Harry F. Busey. Returns must be filed by March 15. Taxpayers should assemble data including employer payments, forms 1125 and W-2, previous returns, deductions, dependents, and Social Security numbers. Those liable include singles with 1943 income of 500 or more and married individuals with higher thresholds. If underwithheld, balance due by March 15 with penalties. refunds possible if overpaid. Taxpayers urged to file early as data permits.

Harry F. Busey Columbus Mr. Busey Busey

Urge Farmers To Order Now For Fertilizer Needs

Ross Wright of the Athens County extension urges farmers to place fertilizer orders immediately. He notes mixed goods will be available if ordered now, and shipping will be adequate only if orders are placed early. Wright warns of limited sodium nitrate and ammonium sulfate, predicts ammonium nitrate will be used for orchard and vegetable crops, and urges higher application rates to boost production.

Ross Wright Athens County Extension Wright

Three Fined in Mayor’s Court for Offenses Today

Mayor Franz Woodworth fined three men in mayor's court this morning. Edison Gaston, 47, of 28 Stella Ave, paid 50 dollars and costs for exhibiting a gambling device. Herbert Paul, 41, of Guysville, paid 15 dollars and costs for intoxication. Ed Nice, 59, of 167 West Washington, paid 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Franz Woodworth Edison Gaston Stella Ave Herbert Paul Guysville Ed Nice W. Washington

Birth of Son for Captain and Mrs Yo cum

Captain and Mrs George E Yo cum announce the birth of a son on New Year’s Day at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo Michigan Grandparents are Mrs George Yo cum Jr Pomeroy and Mrs D A Bardin Athens

George E. Yocum Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo Mich George Yocum, Jr Pomeroy D. A. Bardin Athens

Ima Robinson Dies at Home Here Sunday

Mrs. Ima Ola Robinson aged 72 died at her home 89 May Ave after a 14 week illness. Born in Amesville she was a long time Athens resident and wife of W D Robinson. She leaves eight children, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Friends may call after two o'clock Tuesday. funeral arrangements pending.

Ima Ola Robinson W. D. Robinson Amesville Edmond A. Smith Robinson First Christian Church Deborah Tuesday Evening Club Athens William Fleming L. H. Smith Marysville May

Broadcast Farm Program For Athens County Farmers

Athens County farmers who attended Farmers Week at Ohio State University can now stay home and listen to the same information on radio as gasoline and tire rationing eliminates Columbus meetings. Programs will air on WOSU and 10 Ohio stations Monday to Friday Jan 31 to Feb 4 from 9 am to 5 pm, with exact schedule to be announced later. Topics include livestock poultry orcharding soils crops marketing and rural churches.

Athens County Ohio State University Columbus Ross Wright WOSU Ohio

Jean Tyron to Compete in Marietta District Prince of Peace

Miss Jean Tyron daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Tyron Ath ens Route 3 will represent Athens County in the District Prince of Peace Contest at the Presbyterian Church in Marietta Sunday night January 9 at 7 30 She previously won the county contest representing Amesville Methodist Church The Marietta winner will receive a gold medal and become eligible for the state contest in Columbus with cash prizes and college scholarships The Ohio Council of Churches sponsors 21 district contests this year. 127 competitors remain from over 3 000 entrants who began at local churches on Armistice Sunday.

Jean Tyron Gerald Tyron Athens Athens County Marietta Amesville Methodist Church Columbus Ohio Ohio Council of Churches

Boy Scout Committee Will Meet Wednesday

The first Boy Scout district meeting of 1944 will elect and install the district committee for the year. It will be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the lunchrooms above Westfall s Restaurant. Scoutmasters from four Athens units join Camp a Board of Directors and all district committee members are requested to attend.

Westfall’'s Athens Camp A

Purse and Rings Recovered by Mrs Landis

Mrs W E Landis of 1 Pearl Street reported a found purse containing three valuable rings that she had earlier reported missing. The purse was recovered today from a dresser drawer.

W. E. Landis Pearl St

Albany Meeting Change for Baptist Missionary Band

The Albany Baptist Missionary Band meeting moved from January 6 to January 13 at the home of Mrs. Charles Bean due to illness among members.

Albany Albany Baptist Missionary Band Charles Bean

Rainfall In Athens Measured At Forty-Eight Hundredths Inch

Athens reports rainfall of .48 inches. Yesterday’s high reached 36 degrees and the low dipped to 33. By noon today the temperature stood at 38.

Athens

False alarm on Morris Ave rattles Athens fire crew

Athens firefighters rushed to Morris Avenue late Saturday evening for a reported alarm. The call proved a false alarm with no fire detected or injuries reported.

Athens City Morris Ave

Our Men in Service Headlines From the War Effort

Private Charles E. McDaniel completes B-14 Liberator bomber mechanics training at Keesler Field Mississippi and may advance to specialized gunnery or factory schooling. Pvt Owen V. Swank earns paratrooper wings after fifth jump at Fort Benning. Parachute training emphasized as vital for flexible infantry air deployment. Also notes visits, cadet training details, and basic training updates for several service members including Kenneth J. Stalder and Francis D. Gaskins plus Army Air Forces pilots and armored units.

Pfe Charles E. McDaniel Frank McDaniel New Marshfield Keesler Field Miss McDaniel Army Air Forces Training Commando Fort Liberator Owen V. Swank San Antonio

Great Oil Reservoirs Found in Canada

Prof Powell R Landon of Kansas University geology department said in Topeka that oil development in the Mackenzie River basin Canal area in Canada shows apparently limitless prospects. He reported reservoirs one hundred times larger than initial estimates from work with Imperial Oil and the U S Army Cano l project worth 130 million dollars.

Topeka Kans Powell R. Landon Kansas University Canal Mackenzie River Canada Imperial Oil Company U. S. Army

Auxiliary to Meet at Good Shepherd Church

Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Robert Caughlin North Hill Social Literary Club meets with Mrs T N Hoover Elmwood Place Tuesday 230 p m Mrs H G Stalder co hostess Topic will be a book review by Mrs J Homer Caskey

Women's Auxiliary The Church of the Good Shepherd Robert Caughlin North Hill T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place H. G. Stalder J. Homer Caskey

Ada Gillilan Weds Robert A Crane In First Methodist Church

Miss Ada Gillilan and Mr. Robert A. Crane married in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Methodist Church chapel. Attendants were Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillilan and Mr. George B. Crane. The couple plans to reside at 1338 West Sixth Ave Columbus after a short wedding trip.

Ada Gillilan Robert A. Crane First Methodist Church FE. A. Brown Nelle Hynes Mary Elizabeth Gillilan Crane George B. Crane Dwight Robinson Fred Gillilan Torch Ohio University Columbia University New York City Franklin University U. S. Army West Sixth Ave Columbus

Helen V Gissecke Engaged to Cadet David Willis

Mr Carl L Giesecke of Columbus announces the engagement of his daughter Helen V to Cadet David D Willis U S Army son of Mr and Mrs C R Willis of Decatur TI Cadet Willis is in training at Ohio University Miss Giesecke is employed in Columbus The wedding is planned for early spring.

Carl L. Giesecke Columbus Sunnyside Drive Athens Helen V David D. Willis U. S. Army C. R. Willis Decatur Willis Ohio University Mise Giesecke

Comer Open House Hosts New Year Guests

Thirty friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Comer at 159 East State Street attended a New Year open house after noon party. Green boughs and red candles adorned the dining room as punch was served by candlelight. Mr. Comer recorded guests while others sang and spoke, ushering in the new year with music and greetings.

W. A. Comer E. State St

Seton Hall Student Attends Catholic College Council Meeting

Miss Patricia Daugherty senior at Seton Hall College traveled to Chicago to represent the Pittsburgh region at the National Federation of Catholic College Students meeting at Loyola University. She serves as president of the Pittsburgh Region council and spent Christmas with her mother at 58 North High Street.

Patricia Daugherty Seton Hall College Chicago Ill Pittsburgh National Council National Federation of Catholic College Students Loyola University Daugherty N. High St

Louise Sams Weds Richard Langhorst in Cincinnati

Louise Irene Sams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Sams, married Richard Langhorst son of Mr. and Mrs A. G. Langhorst at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Cincinnati December 18. Dr Edward W Stimson officiated the ceremony at 730 PM with organ music and a Briar Cliff rose corsage for the bride.

D. G. Sams Louise Irene Richard Langhorst A. G. Langhorst Sidney Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Edward W. Stimson Herbert W. Bope E. Earl Sams

Betts Returns From Florida Visit With Family Ties

F C Betts of 15 Morris Ave returns from a 14 day Florida visit as guest of son in law Carl D Heck and his wife. The Heck family, former Athens residents, includes Auburn Park airport posts and Sarasota shop manager. Betts joined trips to state airports, recalls Christmas Day at the Heck home and picking oranges and poinsettias. Lena Starlin hosted the Willing Workers Club Christmas meeting with gifts, a chicken dinner, and birthday cake for Mary Helen Stobart.

L. H. Smith Morris Ave Sgt Len W. Smith Smith Fort Bragg N. C Howard Moritz Gibson Hudson F. C. Betts Florida Carl D. Heck Athens Mr. Heck Athens Legionnaire Heck Plumbing Company Heck Sarasota Harriett Jean Heck Athens High School Bay Island College Norma Ann Sarasota High School Mr. Betts Mr Heck Lena Starlin Willing Workers Club Starlin Mary Helen Stobart Carol Ann Gould Roselee Copeland Jimmie Copeland Carol Kay Copeland Carrie Decker Vinnie van Dyke Margaret Ogg Fern Copeland

Miss King to Wed Cadet Cunningham

The engagement of Miss Donna E. King to Cadet John K. Cunningham U S Army Air Corps is announced by her grandparents Mr and Mrs F P Thompson Ravenna. Miss King is daughter of Mr W C King Charleston West Virginia. Cadet Cunningham a student at Southwestern College Memphis Tennessee is son of Mr E B Cunningham Detroit Michigan. He formerly lived with aunt Miss Eva Kuntz Glouster. Both graduates of Glouster High School. No wedding date set.

Donna E. King John K. Cunningham U. S. Army Air Corps F. P. Thompson Ravenna Miss King W. C. King Charleston W. Va Cunningham Southwestern College Memphis Cadet Cunningham Glouster High School

Elizabeth Phillips Accepts Post At Cranberry Institute Plymouth Mass

Miss Elizabeth Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Phillips of Northwood leaves Athens Monday evening to take a home economist and research chemist role at the Cranberry Institute of America in Plymouth Massachusetts She earned a BS in home economics from Ohio State University in June 1943 and has been pursuing graduate work at Ohio University in experimental cookery and wartime nutrition She is sister to Dr Eileen Phillips of New Orleans La Dr Phillips teaches pediatrics and obstetrics at Tulane University and is resident physician at Charity Hospital The Phillips sisters were Alpha Xi Delta members at Ohio University A WCTU meeting scheduled for Wednesday is postponed a week due to Mrs W D Robinsons death.

Elizabeth Phillips F. W. Phillips Northwood Athens Cranberry Institute of America Plymouth Mass Miss Phillips Ohio State University Ohio University Elizabeth Eileen Phillips New Orleans Phillips Tulane University Southern Medical College Charity Hospital Phillips Sisters Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Wilma Hyatt Weds Ensign James R. Ogg

Wilma Irene Hyatt becomes Mrs James R. Ogg in a Christmas Eve double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church parsonage Athens. The bride and groom, both from local families, were joined by sister Genevieve Hyatt and Grace Brill as attendants. The reception followed at the Hyatt home. Mrs. Ogg is an Ohio Fuel Gas Company clerk. Ensign Ogg is a Rome High School graduate who attended Ohio University.

Howard Hyatt Stewart Wilma Irene James R. Ogg George Ogg Rwy Edoward A. Brown First Methodist Church Athens Genevieve Hyatt Grace Brill Dorn Brill Ogg Union High School Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ensign Ogg Rome High School Ohio University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Childs Vicks Shoe Repair W. Union Nelsonville U.S. No Nancy Hall Oxydol Frankfurters Rome U.S Ima Robinson Boy Scout Committee Dorothy D. Mulpas Oak St Harry V. Gorby N. Shafer St Arkansas Mulpas William R. Mulpas Camp Joseph T. Robinson Little Rock Walnut Ridge Ark Francis D. Gaskins Northwestern U.S.N.R. Midshipmen’s School Lorain Akron Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Ralph L. Nelson Mary F. Nelson Denver Whittington Pearl Whittington Fort Knox Pvt Everett Goins Marie Goins Rutland Armored Replacement Training Center Social Literary Athens ¢ Co. Savings and Loan Co Helen V. Gissecke Louise Sams Business the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miss Donna Eb, King W.C.T.U E. Clark St. Joseph Oed DI Wilma Hyatt N. Court St By Voguaire Lenners
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