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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
5
The Athens district reports continued repatriation of veterans and service members from across regions. Names span many towns including Chauncey Millfield Gallipeli Lochristi Darby and Huntington with multiple ranks and overseas service histories noted.
Public health alert urges vigilance against spreading colds at work. Advises rest and sensible dress, warning an untreated cold brings misery and to act at first symptoms with Penetro Nose Drops, a prescription-like remedy containing ephedrine. Offers 25c and 50c sizes with directions.
Nora W Atkinson of Columbus Road Athens announces her candidacy for re election to the Republican State Central and Executive Committee for the Tenth District. She is a long time Athens resident active in multiple organizations including Eastern Star DAR Daughters of 1812 Daughters of Union Veterans Izaak Walton League and women’s Republican groups. She is a former matron of local chapters and has served in county and district Republican roles since 1908.
Maj Ernest Campbell of 226 East State Street returned home after 42 months of combat duty in the Southwest Pacific. He served with Ohio’s 37th Division, fought on Guadalcanal Bougainville New Georgia Luzon and Manila, mobilized with the National Guard in 1940, and previously worked for Ohio Fuel Gas Company.
Richard Hunt er aged 18 of Haydenville and Eddie Hook 26 of Buchtel were bound over to the grand jury for breaking and entering after pleading guilty in Mayor Franz Woodworths court. Fur valued at 350 was stolen from Daniel Bentleys home Monday January 7 and sold to Hull Foster Athens who paid 310. Foster said Hunt er and Hook supplied the furs. Detective Sheriff George Bateman noted the thefts and the sale.
Charles Niggemeyer 77 died at his home near Guysville Thursday. Survivors include brothers and sisters John Henry Marion 0. Leo Athens Joseph Lancaster Theodore Daisy Ky Frank Sumner Mrs Frank Weissenbach near Guysville Mrs Mary Weisenbach Athens Miss Margaret Niggemeyer Columbus and Miss Rose Niggemeyer Columbus. Services set for Monday 10 a m at St John s Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Jaggers Funeral Home Friday noon until Saturday noon.
Athens city police returned two soldiers absent without leave to Fort Hayes after apprehending them Sunday night. Charles E. Nicholson of RR Athens was questioned for loitering at the railroad depot and could not show an army pass. Roy L. Thorning of Kentucky was picked up en route to the station.
The United Nations General Assembly urged a ten day study of a Philippine proposal to convene an international press conference promoting a free press worldwide.
Canvassers in Athens, amid a house to house survey, seek rooms for World War II veterans as 200 single men join 300 already placed by the university for the second semester. Officials urge townspeople to rent rooms to meet an acute emergency and support expected enrollment rise toward 3,500.
State Agricultural Director Hodson announced 77 county fairs, one Mansfield junior fair, and 11 independent expositions for 1946. Listed dates cover Athens, Logan, Welliston, Pomeroy, Lancaster, Washington D H, McCon nellville, Caldwell, Marietta, Barlow, and more, with last year hosting 73 fairs and nine independents.
Irvin Wolfe, chairman of the Athens County AAA, announced that applications and evidence for Dairy Feed Payments on milk and cream produced and sold in October December 1945 are being accepted at the AAA office. Pay rates are 60 cents per hundredweight for whole milk and 17 cents per pound for butterfat. Applications can be filed in person at 1442 S. Court St or by mail, with options for mailed statements to be sent back.
Athens Police Chief Joe Grogan is recovering satisfactorily at Sheltering Arms Hospital after minor surgery. He entered the hospital on Monday. Grogan previously visited the Athens hospital years ago after minor injuries from a motorcycle crash while with the State Highway Patrol.
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Dennis Addington Frimbleman Mr and Mrs Stanley Bolen 114 Central Ave Athens son Mr and Mrs Lester Waldeck 33 E Main St Glouster daughter Mr and Mrs James Woods Nelsonville daughter Miss Helen Ogg 15 Second St Athens minor surgery Mrs E E Norris 30 W Carpenter St Athens medical Mr Charles Hutchinson Nelsonville medical Mr John Burns 26 Water St Glouster observation DISMISSED Mrs Pearl Brooks 328 W Union St Athens Mr Lawrence Fuller Chauncey Miss Sally McCleland Glouster
John Young age 16 died in a Columbus hospital after treatment Thursday. A Logan resident and painter he lived on E Main Street. He is survived by wife Emma and brother Charles. Funeral arrangements are being made.
R da Silva of Sao Paulo Brazil spends weeks in Athens studying local company sales methods at McBee plant. He is connected with Casa Odeno Lida, Brazil's South American distributor. He praises American ways, notes snow in New England, and says Brazil could use more Americans to develop its vast resources and growing population.
Mrs. Jewell Moore of Richland Avenue shares Christmas joy as three sons and a daughter return home from naval and military service. Alfred Moore, Betty Moore, Marvin Moore, and Willam Moore are noted for World War II duty including Philippines Okinawa Africa Sicily and Pacific campaigns. Robert R. Moore remains overseas in Okinawa after 15 months in the Azores with the Army.
Federal inspector praised Williams No. 2 coal mine five miles NW of Pomeroy after a recent inspection. Opened January 1945, it employs 26 men, outputs about 150 tons daily, and reported four disabling injuries in nine months. Safety features include timbering, roof testing, ventilating fan, air-course checks, blasting fire runs, proper wiring, and tidy surfaces.
Delegates from nine Eagles Aeries in Ohio District No 4 will attend a district meeting at Athens Aerie No 529 Athens. President A P S Hatch announces a business session and initiation of new members with Grand Aerie representative William P Weatherald as principal speaker. District session led by Robert Green and G M Romine. series represented includes Logan Nelsonville Murray City Corning Glouster Jacksonville Marietta and Pomeroy.
At the annual business meeting of the First Christian Church the 1945 finances were reported as paid with a treasury balance. Seventy two new members were added during the year. Officers elected include Elders T. R. Bennett M. T. Vermillion Lyle Dabritz Deacons Clyde Bever age Floyd Shafer Fred Kiltan Lewis McBride Deaconesses Mrs. Dana Barnhill Mrs. R. D. Graham Mrs. Charles Tribe Mrs. Glen Byard One trustee Foster Cornwell was chosen Velma Staneart elected secretary. Sunday School officers elected E A Davis superintendent Lewis McBride assistant superintendent Marc Heron secretary Dan Watkins and John Fee assistant secretaries Lucile Duffee treasurer Dana Barnhill presided. Rev Joe B Maffett outlined a five year development program.
Bruce Eugene Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Orris Davis of Shade, is Athens County's first 1946 baby arriving at 12 30 a m New Year’s Day weighing over nine pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis Route 2 Guysville and Mr and Mrs Denver Hall Athens. Great grandparents listed. Akron to honor Seiberling 85th birthday celebrated January 21 by Akron officials.
The ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as a long trusted remedy for colds, muscles aches, headaches and sore throats. It claims USP strength and value with 10c single tablets and a 100 tablet bottle for 35c offering three times as much for money.
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