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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
5
Athens sees unseasonably warm spell with highs near 57 and a 38 degree low. River gauge shows 4.80 inches as authorities warn of a coming cold snap. In nearby College Corner, 69 year old Mrs Mary Matix died in a home fire. Butler County coroner Dr Harry Deubel is investigating.
The armed forces released a list of eight Athens area servicemen and many from nearby communities as discharged. Names span Glouster to Chauncey with ranks and towns including Charles Kutta and Harold Vogiesong, plus Patrick Patterson, James Taylor, Robert Gibbs, and others across several counties.
All American Aviation Inc announces the purchase of two Beech craft twin engine planes to support its new combined passenger and pickup service. Night pickup schedules will begin on its southeastern Ohio routes including Athens, with a modified Army pickup unit for mail collection.
Major Robert S. Matthews of Windy Hills Farm Athens received the Bronze Star from Lt. Gen. W D Styer for meritorious service during operations against the enemy on Okinawa. He commands the 23rd Ordnance Battalion at Inchon Korea and previously managed the Athens Ford Agency.
C. R. Glazier was re-elected president of Amesville First National Bank at its annual election. Officers elected include E. E. Glazier as vice president F. J. Thomas cashier I. P. Owen assistant cashier and Milly Moore bookkeeper. Directors listed: G. A. Fleming F. A. Gifford C. RB. Glazier C. F. Glazier Dean O. Kaster F. E. Phillips and F. L. Thomas.
Three Ohio State University specialists will present at the Fruit School at Troy Township High School on Wednesday January 16 starting 10 30 a m The program covers fungicide trends orchard impressions production practices and spraying techniques with topics by C C Allison T H Parks Frank H Beach and R Holbren The event is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Office and the Tri County Apple Growers Association Lunch will be provided by Troy High School Home Economics under Miss Jesse P P Jeffers supervision.
Public invited to Friday program featuring Charles Frank with a trombone solo. Event starts at 12:00 a m. in the program lineup.
County agent Mr Ross Wright notes a new chemical weed killer labeled as 2 4 D containing dichloro phenoxy acetic acid. It targets dandelions plantains ground ivy and most broad leaf weeds while bluegrass suffers only slight injury.
Two men Gilbert Buckley and Bernard Ely were fined $50 and costs in Mayor Franz Woodworths court after a tavern dispute at Delmont Grill. They allegedly tortured a cat by dashing it against a building strangling and injuring it while Buckley and Ely and an other man were evicted, then re entered and maltreated the car. Officials of Twin Coach Co will meet CIO United Auto Workers tomorrow to negotiate a new contract.
Harry F. Busey announces a change in tax liability under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Non compensated or minor officers will not be considered employees for Unemployment or Insurance Contributions tax. retroactive ruling allows refunds for taxes paid under the former rule. Employers should apply the change when filing Form 940 for 1945 due January 31, 1946.
The Conrath Bean Chapter No 37 will meet Friday evening January 11 at 7 30 in the armory club room. Commander Ernest McGraner says all veterans eligible for membership are urged to attend for important business. Furloughed veterans are welcome.
The Secretary of Navy announced the President's appointment of Navy Lt J W McGhee to Lt Commander effective December 21 1945. Commander McGhee becomes administrative assistant to Vice Admiral O E Badger's Commander Service Force and is named Communications Planning officer for the Pacific base. Mrs McGhee resides at 66 Mulberry St.
The Athens High School band will present musical selections Friday morning at the weekly assembly. The highlight will be a trombone solo by Charles Kraus kopf, following last week's performance featuring a clarinet solo by Henry.
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