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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
5
Members of the third grade completed a white pine tool rack about three feet high with hooks for about 12 tools. The class split into planning and construction as one group finishes sanding and the other coats varnish after sanding.
Captain Robert Mann of the Fifth Corps Area praised Athens Company B of the Ohio State Guard after a Wednesday night inspection at the Athens Armory witnessed by about 125 people. The Second Regiment officers commended the unit for its preparation and performance in bayonet drill calisthenics and manual of arms, with Capt. Woodworth noting the company’s high standing and potential to remain among the state guard’s outstanding units.
Raymond C. Brown 52 of N t Lancaster St died Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a stroke. He had been an invalid 26 years, sold magazines in a wheelchair, and is survived by a son Lyle, a sister Eva Boring, and brothers G W Brown A L Brown and Admiral M Brown. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with Reverend Thomas Sexton. burial in W Union Street Cemetery.
Grades two and three at the University Elementary School plan and decorate the second floor bulletin board. The exhibit titled Care of Clothes shows crayon figures on a light blue background depicting daily activities and服 caring for clothing. A Lost and Found section titled I am Lost Will My Owners Please Come and Get Me displays unclaimed articles.
The Civil Service Commission announces a postmaster examination for Bartlett due to S. K. Steele's retirement after 32 years. Held in Marietta, applications must be filed by Jan 30. Applicants must reside in the post office territory and be 21 to 64 years old. Applications available at the Bartlett post office.
At Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr and Mrs Silas Carpenter of 157 Morris Ave welcomed a son this morning. Mrs Laura Savage of Athens Route 2 and Mrs Nellie Kasler of 540 Richland Ave were admitted for minor surgery. Thomas Pritchard of 243 Fort St Nelsonville was discharged today. Mrs Charles Breinig, owner of Sheltering Arms, is recuperating as a patient for the first time in 21 years of management.
The Athens Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union No. 269 voted at its January meeting to purchase four 100 Defense Bonds during 1942.
Hannah E. Schenz of Athens files for divorce from Thomas H. Schenz in Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple, married January 5, 1935, have no children.
Registration for Athens Civilian Defense began at six locations this morning and runs through Friday and Saturday. Officials urge 100 percent participation, listing early registrants at Athens High School Logan's Book Store University McGuffey Hall and The McBee Co. with roles in Red Cross, housing, first aid, and guard duties among others.
Miss Gertrude Jones and Carl W. Smith of the State Civil Service Commission announced a January 29 and 30 exam schedule for positions including nurse at the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation physician at state hospitals social investigator at Hamilton County Tuberculosis Hospital superintendent at Franklin County Memorial Building and orthopedic nurse physical therapist supervisor physical therapy in the Division of Social Administration Public Welfare. Exams will be held in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Toledo. Applications and bulletins available from county auditors or the State Civil Service Commission Columbus Ohio. Closing date for applications is January 23.
Funeral services for Mrs Florence Porter will be held Friday at two o'clock at the Amesville Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Fawcett Stone funeral home in Chester Hill until one hour before the services.
Weather observer Mr. C. N. France reported the warmest day of the year with a high of 47 degrees. The previous night’s low was 25 degrees, and by noon the temperature had risen to 34 degrees.
An advertisement urges denture wearers not to fear plate mishaps. It promotes PASTERTH sthaline powder to hold teeth firmly, avoid souring, and reduce denture odor, claiming comfort and reliability, and notes availability at drug stores.
Prof. Frank Gullum of Ohio University is re-elected president of the Athens City County Board of Health. The board permits temporary sale of milk and milk products from Marietta in Athens until Feb 15 with inspections by Ralph Leonard paid by Broughton's. A Washington County inspection is required later.
F H Gifford Amesville and Frank Bachman will attend a farm defense institute in the Ohio State House of Representatives on Tuesday January 20. The session is sponsored by Gov. Bricker s Agriculture War Committee led by John T Brown with delegates from various granges farm groups and agricultural associations to discuss National Defense as it relates to agriculture.
Advertising copy urges readers to take Dr Bawards Olive Tablets to relieve constipation and headaches by improving liver bile flow and intestinal action. Available in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes at all drugstores.
Fire crews were called at about 9 20 this morning to Shaf er and W Union Streets to extinguish a blaze in a 1935 sedan owned by Walter Wharton The Plains. Firemen said the fire was caused by the motor overheating with slight damage reported.
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