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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1945

Page

5

Ernest Paul Howard Dies In Action In France

Mr and Mrs Ernest Howard of Guysville Route 2 report their son Pfe Ernest Paul Howard age 22 was killed in action in France. A Shade High School 1940 graduate he worked for the Erie Railroad in Marion before enlisting December 16 1942. He trained at Ft Bragg NC sailed overseas September 1943 and married Gloria Butler of Marion three weeks before induction. Survived by his wife his parents four sisters and two brothers. The notice notes his burial plans and honors.

Ernest Howard Guysville Ernest Paul Howard France Pic Howard Marion Shade High School Erie Railroad Ft. Brags N. C Gloria Butler Ernest Baker Ann Mary Howard Athens Ambrose Howard Herman Rose Howard

Winter Tonic Fashion Pattern Ad from The Athens Messenger

A vintage pattern notice explains a simple sewing pattern for a bag and hat with gloves. It lists materials including wool coating fabric, lining, buckram, rings for an adjustable strap, and wool jersey. To obtain the big bag pattern number 3805, send 13 cents and 1 cent postage with name and address to Anne Cabot in New York.

Heame Love Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Sixth Avenue New York N.Y

Fred Sanders Honored as Kiwanian of the Week in Athens

Members of the Athens Kiwanis Club at Berry Hotel honored retiring president Fred Sanders as the first Kiwanian of the Week. C B Nye and Harold Wise presented a pen and pencil set and ivy plant. The evening included pledges, Kiwanis talks on the club constitution, March of Dimes plans for January 14 to 31, and annual fund distributions.

Athens Kiwanis ‘Club Berry Hotel Fred Sanders Kiwanis C. B. Nye Harold Wise Raymond A. Lee Norman Dean Frei Sands P. L. Peterson

Miss Ella Carl Dies At White Oak Monday

Miss Ella Carl aged 68 died at her White Oak Meigs County home last night. Funeral services will be at Finster Ward Funeral Home Pomeroy Thursday at two o clock with interment in White Oak Cemetery. Survives include brother John Carl of Kingsbury and sister Elma at home. Also noted is County Senior 4 H Club meeting Wednesday at 8 p m at Athens Grange Hall with officer elections a quiz program folk games and refreshments.

Pomeroy Ella Carl White Oak Meigs County Finster- Ward Carl John Carl Kingsbury Elma Athens Grange Hall

Peden's Auto Recovered In Meigs County Theft Case

The automobile owned by Don C. Peden Ohio University athletic director was recovered by the State Highway Patrol. Stolen Friday night from Athens the car was found two miles north of Harrisonville along State Route 684 after residents reported it remained there all day Saturday and Sunday morning. The vehicle was stripped of tires with three worn tires swapped in, and the spare wheel, left front wheel, an electric clock, seat covers, ash trays, and tools were taken.

Don C. Peden Ohio University State Highway Patrol Athens Harrisonville Meigs County

Garbage Collection Fee Raised to $1.25 Month

Athens City Council, meeting last night, increased the municipal garbage collection fee from $1 to $1.25 per month to cover higher costs of the project. Patrons must pay in advance at City Hall for the service.

Athens City Hal

Robinson Delivers Penicillin History Talk at Medical Meeting

Dr. L. D. Robinson of Guysville spoke on the history and uses of penicillin to the Athens County Medical Society during its monthly gathering at Hotel Berry. Attendees included Drs. H. H. Fockler Beatrice Postle T. H. Morgan L. D. Nelson C. H Creed KJ. R. Sprague Ww. V. Sprague J. Webb A. A. Baldwin C. R. Hoskins H. T. Phillips B. R. Goldsberry BE. R. Rose and L. D. Robinson.

C. R. Hoskins H. T. Phillips B. R. Goldsberry BE. R. Rose and L. D. Robinson

Zimmerman Parents Receive Purple Heart

Pfe. Zimmerman died of wounds from D-Day June 6 in the first invasion wave. The late Pfe. Zimmerman's parents Mr and Mrs M D Zimmerman of Albany received the Purple Heart posthumously. A poultrymen meeting set for January 17 at The Athens Cash Feed Store has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances per W A Crozier.

Zimmerman Pfe Max F. Zimmerman M. D. Zimmerman Albany Pfe. Zimmerman Dided France Athens W. A. Crozier Blanche McCallum Congress St Robert P. Walker University of Minnesota Walker Ruth McCallum Mary Carolyn Minneapolis

Sentenced to jail for intoxication in Mineral city court

Starling Shingler age 40 pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth to intoxication charges this morning. He was fined $5 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will meet Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Masome Temple to confer royal degrees announced by E. R. Jacoby.

Starling Shingler Mineral Franz Woodworth Athens Masome E. R. Jacoby

Eight indicted by Athens County Grand Jury session

Ten indictments against eight persons were returned in a one day Athens County Grand Jury session. Names include Leslie Porter Dowler Cecil John son Harrison Leslie Vander gutt Glennis Wilson George Gilkey Alfred Deal William Collins Edway B Ice and Wilson Gilkey are at large after escaping the Athens County Jail. The jury also condemned jail conditions urging immediate corrective steps.

Athens County Grand Jur Leslie Porter Dowler Cecil Johnson Harrison Leslie Vandergutt Glennis Wilson George Gilkey Alfred Deal William Collins Edway B. Ice Wilson and Gilkey

Dewey Laughlin Reported In Improved Condition At Home

Dewey Laughlin, 8 Wolfe St., who suffered a brain concussion from a fall on ice at his sister’s Fisher Station home on Sunday, is reported in improved condition at his residence. The fall caused a head impact. this marks his second injury in eight months following a prior broken arm.

Dewey Laughlin Wolfe St Fisher Station Laughlin

George Banks Elected By Mik Distributors in Ohio

George Banks of Athens was elected president of the Ohio Milk Distributors at their annual session in Columbus yesterday. W A Wentworth, Dairy Industry Committee member, said milk production must rise to 120 billion pounds to meet War Food Administration requirements, marking a 1.5 billion pound increase over 1944.

Columbus George Banks Athens Ohio Mik Distributors War Food Administration W. A. Wentworth Dairy Industry Committee Isaid

Shade Ames-Bern game moved to Amesville gym

The Athens County League basketball matchup between Shade and Ames-Bern High Schools is transferred from Shade to Amesville. A preliminary contest between reserve teams plays at 7 o clock on Wednesday night January It.

Shade Ames-Bern Amesville

Weather and church services in Marshfield area

The day in Ath ens saw a high of 38 and a low of 24 with noon readings at 25. Rainfall reached 0.40 inches and the Hocking River rose to 5.28 feet. Missionary services are announced for Wednesday at New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church, Thursday at Luhing Church, and Friday at East Canaan Church, led by Rev. N L Pus Sell with services starting at 7 pm.

Athens C. N. France Hocking New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Luhing East Canaan N. L. Pus Sell O. U's Journal Ism George Stary Lasher Beatrice Lillie API- Nearine Seven Lively Arts

Journalists Meet For Luncheon In New York City

In New York City a luncheon gathered Prof. George Starr Lasher during his holiday visit. Attendees included Lasher, his daughters Mary Elizabeth and Dorothy, and Ohio University journalism alumni. Also present were PM staff Winston Wiseman and Betty Frizzel, Lt Raymond Licht, Ensign Rey Brune, Sol Kalichman, Richard McConnaughey, Richard Linke, Helen Johnston, and Helen Ganz. The event featured a mix of editors, reporters, and military personnel recently returned from duty.

New York City George Starr Lasher Ohio University School of Journalism Professor Lasher Mary Elizabeth Dorothy Betty Frizzel Winston Wiseman Raymond Licht Bombardier Jeave Ensign Rey Brune New York Pacific Sol Kalichman Richard McConnaughey Associated Press Wire Photo Service

Union WSCS Meets at the Home of Mrs. Dave Jones

Union WSCS of Union Methodist Church met January 11 at Mrs. Dave Jones’s home with ten members and Rev. McDonald presiding. A bake sale was planned for January 20 and a refreshment course was served. Waterloo High School opened the new year with a program featuring the Star Spangled Banner, Harold Morgan’s Teaching, a Virginia Kennard piano solo, and performances by ninth to twelfth grade girls.

Union Wscs Dave Jones WSCS Union Methodist Church McDonald Waterloo High School Harold Morgan Virginia Kennard Marth

Ensign Schuler of Athens Highlighted in Colliers Piece

Ensign Frederick Schuler, of Athens Ohio, is featured in a Colliers article titled Americas Greatest Naval Battle. Four veteran reporters cover the story including Quentin Reynolds who notes Schuler scored a hit on a lap cruiser while on leave for his marriage to Miss Lucille McKlinney of Akron on January 3. They visited his parents on Morris Ave before heading to Akron and then to San Francisco to rejoin his squadron for Pacific duty.

Frederick Schuler Athens Colliers America Quentin Reynolds Ryoms Ensign Schuler Ohio Lucille Mcklhinney Akron

Woman's Council Plans For February Meeting At Church

The executive cabinet and council of the First Christian Church met at the church Thursday afternoon. Subscriptions for the organization magazine are being solicited by literary chairman Mrs. Luleile Schrieder. A letter from Mrs. Bertha Park thanked the council for its contribution to the patronal project and suggested securing a place for the February meeting. World Day of Prayer was announced for Feb. 16. Mrs. Williams reviewed The Long Sisters by Emily Hahn for the program.

First Christian Church Luleile Schrieder Bertha Park R. D Graham E. A. Davis William Williams Emily Hahn

Pallas Club Marks 50th Anniversary Plans At Home

The Pallas Club met at Miss Laura Bailey s home to plan a 50th anniversary celebration. Miss Mary Kahler led the literary program with a review of Chekhov s The Cherry Orchard. Sergeant Clinton Bean of Muroc Cal arrived on furlough to Athens to visit family.

Pallas Club Laura Bailey Church St W. F. Copeland Charles &, Matthews Mary Kahler Chekov Clinton O. Bean Muroc Cal Grace Bean Phyllis Bean Athens Bean Army Air Corps

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