Athens Legionnaires to canvass for Red Cross on Sacrifice Day
The American Legion plans a citywide drive Monday January 26 asking every employed person in Athens County to contribute to the Red Cross fund. Harper C. Pendry heads volunteers who will visit over 200 firms to collect and record employee gifts, with Legionnaires to solicit and list contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Red Cross Fund
United States
Harper C. Pendry
American Legion
American Red Cross
K. T. Crossen Post No
Red Cross
Athens County
America
Mothers Will Attend Child Health Programs
In cooperation with Athens City and County school systems the health department will launch a conference of child health programs at Chauncey School on Thursday January 22. Only first grade children with mothers may attend. the week of January 26 events will move to University Elementary and East Side Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Athens City-County
Chauncey School
University Elementary
East Side
Former OU coed in Manila last heard Dec 29
Mary Virginia Hewitt Schlereth nee Hewitt, Ohio University and Ohio State alumna and Pi Beta Phi, was in Manila with her husband Howard Schlereth and two children when war broke out. No word since Dec 29 after Manila fell to the Japanese. parents in Columbus and Athens relatives seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mary Virginia Hewitt Schlereth
Ohio University
Schlereth
Pi Beta Phi
the Messenger
Howard Schlereth
Standard Oil Co
Philippines
Ohio State University
School of Business Administration
Mary Virginia Hewitt
Schlereths
Hewitts
Athens
S. Sourt St
T. H. Morgan
Hewitt
Carl Wharton
E. State St
Schiereth
Linda
Athens Council Approves Police Salary Ordinance
The Athens City Council approved a uniform police salary ordinance replacing prior laws. The chief will be paid 200 dollars monthly, the captain 150, and patrolmen 140 with first year at 125. A county jail prisoner care contract sets 75 cents daily for meals and medical care. Issues about tree roots blocking a sewer and sidewalk risk were referred to the Service Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County
Harry L. Wilson
Police Department
J. S. Basom
State St
Bert Russell
Lohse
W. Washington St
Service
Gus Johnson
Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Bowel Relief
In a physician endorsed tone the ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as relief for constipation and a stimulant for liver bile secretion and intestinal action with price points of 15 cents 30 cents and 60 cents.
Auto needs survey ordered for county and city
A survey to determine the motoring needs of all county and local government departments for 1942 was announced by Leonard Prater fire coordinator. Ordered by Courtney Burton of the Ohio State Council of Defense the survey aims to determine essential and non essential service requirements ahead of the federal automobile ration plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Prater
Courtney Burton
Ohio State Council of Defense
WPA Workers Seek Five Dollar Day Wage Plea in Athens County
More than 150 members of the All-American Organization of WPA and Relief Clients gathered in the Athens County Commissioners office and urged a five dollar daily minimum to cope with rising living costs. Spokesmen listed include John Southard Chester Sanborn William Mitchell George Boothman and Wilbur Riley representing about 300 Glouster chapter members. They criticized proposed WPA project cuts and noted Athens County lacks defense industries to absorb workers if programs end. Winter conditions have reduced work to two and a half days in two weeks. They warned workers cannot relocate to seek defense jobs elsewhere due to pay-to-pay living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-American Organization of
WPA
Athens County
John Southard
Jacksonville
Chester Sanborn
Nine Ohio U. students join Navy Reserve class V-7
Nine Ohio University students enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve Class V-7 midshipman training after the class reopened in December. The men, ages 20 to 22, include William Harkins and Frank Curcio, accepted in Cincinnati and Columbus respectively, with others from North Canton Perth Amboy Mineola and more. They will return to Athens to finish studies before active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Reserve
Ohio University
William Harkins
Frank E. Curcio
Robert Hattersley
Joseph Marra
Cincinnati
Kenneth Leighton
Adolph Kritz
Richard Foster
Edward Braster
Columbus
Harkins
C. T. Harkins
Stewart
College of Education
Frank Curcio
Brooklyn
N. Y
College of Arts and Sciences
Athena
Robert Hattersely
North Canton
College of Commerce
Sigma Pi
Perth Amboy
N. J
Phi Kappa
Bowling Green
School of Journalism
Ohio University Post
Delta
Athens
The
Navy
Defense details outlined for Athens service clubs
B T Grover outlined six phase civilian defense plan at a combined Athens Rotary and Kiwanis dinner in Hotel Begry. He said home defense includes passive and active measures and a long range welfare plan. The program, backed by the Athens Defense Council and Ohio State Council of Defense, aims to deter external arms and internal subversion. Mayor Woodworth and F J Taylor arranged the meeting. Lawrence Worstell chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Begry
B. T. Grover
Athens Civilian Defense Council
Mr. Grover
Athens Defense Council
Ohio State Council of Defense
Grover
Franz Woodworth
Rotary
F. J. Taylor
Kiwanis Club
Lawrence Worstell
Four Women Admitted to Sheltering Arms for Major Surgeries
This morning four women were admitted for major operations at Sheltering Arms: Florence Lloyd Athens Route 3, Carrie Ranson Northwood Drive, Grace McVay 158% N Congress St, and Etha Katzenbach New Marshfield. Also admitted for observation were Charlene Kelley Athens and Mary Clancey Jacksonville, Keffel Smith Albany for transfusion, with Ann Carle and infant son at 29% Richland Ave released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lloyd
Athens
Carrie Ranson
Northwood Drive
Grace McVay
N. Congress St
Etha Katzenbach
New Marshfield
Charlene Kelley
Keffel Smith
Albany
Mary Clancey
Jacksonville
Ann Carle
Richland Ave
Quotas Made Public for Ohio Tire Rationing
The State Tire Rationing Board announced February allocations for Athens County and neighboring counties. Athens receives 23 passenger tires and 19 tubes plus 51 truck tires and 87 tubes. Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton counties list varied counts of passenger tires and tubes and truck tires and tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Columbus
State
Gallia
Meigs
Morgan
Perry
Vinton
Egg discussion invites grocers in Athens area
Fresh eggs will be defined and the new Fresh Egg Marketing law will be explained by D. D. Moyer and Ray C. Wiseman at a meeting in the Little Theater of Athens High School at 8 p.m. Thursday. Over 100 grocers, poultry men and egg buyers urged to attend by Ross Wright due to the meeting’s importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Moyer
Ohio State University
Ray C. Wiseman
Federal Marketing Division
Little Theater of
Athens High School
Ross Wright
New York Times
Clippinger Baby Dies At Hospital
Three month old Donald Robert Clip pinger son of Dr and Mrs Donald R Clip pinger of 14 N May Ave died Monday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital Private funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday and burial at Westerville No flowers requested by family
Three Go to Columbus For Army Examination
Harold R. King of Philo Athens Route 4 John W. Ackley of Athens Route 4 and Kenneth C. Wise of Coolville have traveled to Fort Hayes Columbus to take physical examinations for the U S Army. They were sent by technical Sgt Charles H Fair recruiter with offices in Carnegie Hall at Ohio University.
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Harold R. King
Philo
John W. Ackley
Athens
Kenneth C. Wise
Coolville
Fort Hayes
Columbus
U. S. Army
Charles H. Fair
Carnegie Hall
Ohio University
10 000 Books Athens Goal In Campaign
The Victory Book Campaign Committee meets with Miss Anne Keating to plan Athens participation in a national drive to collect 10 000 000 books for Army Navy and Merchant Marine members. Local clubs are urged to donate with shipments to schools and libraries.
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Athens
Anne Keating
Ohio University Library
Army
Navy
Merchant Marine
United Service Organization
American Library Association
The
Red Cross
Charles H. Harris
the Messenger
Einer A. Hansen
University National Defense
H. C. Pendry
Fred McKay
Louis Hammerle
American Legion
Elizabeth Tuller
Girl
J. R. Stratton
Boy Scouts
Laurence W. Lange
Paul G. Krauss
Victory Book
East Side
West Side
University Elementary Training School
University Library
Athens Public Library
Jury convicts woman of arson in Ohio case
Mrs. Josephine Agelio Calcara of Glouster is found guilty by a Common Pleas Court jury of arson for at least one of three fires at the Calcara residence on Nov 18, 1941. Deliberations stretched over four hours with jurors split on attempted arson. sentencing set for later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Agelio Calcara
Glouster
Common Pleas Court
Calcara
John Bolin
Isabel Jarvis
Stewart
Ronald Riley
Nelsonville
Ohio
Harry A Mettler
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Mrs. Ella Mae Michael Dies at Lower Plains
Mrs. Ella Mae Michael aged 64 died Tuesday at her Lower Plains home after a six week illness. She leaves husband Edgar, three sons Grant Carl and Russell all of Lower Plains, six sisters and four brothers, ten grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 in Clarks Chapel Church with burial at the adjacent cemetery. friends may call after Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Michael
Lower Plains
Long Run
Athens
Zion Church
Michael
Edgar
Grant
Carl
Russell
Dora Woods
Martha Carpenter
Mayme Maxwell
Orpha Sanborn
Sarah Seiple
Hattie Clifton
London
Joseph Carpenter
Trimble RD
Lewis Carpenter
Springfield
Albert Carpenter
New Marshfield
Victor Carpenter
Clarks Chapel Ridge
Clarks Chapel
Gus Graham
the Plains
Man's Printed Books Reach Five Hundred Year Mark
A historical note states printed books span about five hundred years of production. It highlights early typography and the spread of movable type, marking a milestone in printed literature and literacy development.
77 More Enroll for Aviation Mechanics in Athens
A record number of 77 students enroll in the fifth three month session of Athens Aviation Mechanics and NYA Sheet Metal Shops. Courses include welding, electricity, engine, and structure with three shifts daily, 80 hours of class and 80 hours of practice per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Aviation Mechanics and
NYA
Charles W. Vogel
Ohio
University
Edward F. Wilsey
Wilsey
Ohio State Employment Service
Waco
Curtiss-Wright
National Youth Administration
Ohio University
Vogel
Athens County
Hocking
Washington
Morgan
Perry
Vinton
Meigs
Francis Haskins
Curtis Knight
Quinto DeJerolami
Steubenville
Zanesville
Uhrichsville
Cambridge
Martins Ferry
Carrolltown
Canton
West Side School Grades Earn Half Holiday
The Third and Fourth Grades of the West Side School received a half holiday on Friday as a reward for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
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Athens Messenger
Dana
Avery
France
Legionnaires
W. Finsterwald
Francis Lavelle
R. G. Palmer
M. D. Hughes
Gus White
J. B. Heidler
Don Strawn
D. H. Sams
W. W. Connett
L. G. Connett
L. F. Hammerle
Dr. R. J. Studer
Webb Walker
W. H. Logan
Thomas E. Gibson
Orland Houck
John Dowler
Howard Goodwin
Claude Clark
C. J. Ailstock
H. B. Noble
John Farley
Floyd Hutchins
Frank Harvey
John McElroy
Dewey Goddard
W. F. Burke
P. O. Nichols
Guy Hewitt
Andrew Schlereth
Pratt
Hess
Lee Germoza
Smith Vita
Daniels
Lippincott
Cline
Amet
Ae Lloyd Te
Wes
Jack Teagarden
Orch
Hawaii
Fredric March
Martha Scott
Warne Bros
Ohio U
Grant Ohl
Ohl
MEA
VNCTM
REG
U.S Pat
Grocers
Edward
Harriman
Logan
Monument Co
Geo. C. Shaw
W. Main St
Courthouse
Logan, Ohlo
Palye
Athens Aviation Mechanics Shop
Donald Pierce
Richard
Laidee
San Francisco-Oakland
Seller LY Los
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N
Colonial
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
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