Athens Forms Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Area Ten
Civic leaders join Athens S Squadron as Major James B. Golden named Group Executive Officer for Area Ten. The Athens Squadron, first in Area Ten, includes Hjalmar Olson as commander and a staff covering 16 counties with multiple aircraft and pilots from Athens Marietta and Portsmouth fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Area
Civil Air Patrol
James B. Golden
Area Ten
Gordon K. Bush
State Board of Aeronautics
Ohio
Aswinininen
Orpaui4iliog
Mallaig
United States Army
Ohio University
R.O.T.C
Hjalmar Olson
William Young
C. R. Hoskins
James Patrick
P. F. Good
C. B. Nye
D. B. Green
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
Edwin A. Jones
Jackson
A. and
E. Mechanics
Emery Ersek
Robert S. Munro
Glenn Lee Howard
Warren Vore
J. S. Sherrard
Wilson Norris
Darrell Tom
C. L. Dow
Edward F. Wilsey
R. S. Munro
G. K. Bush
Carl Anderson
Marietta
Crooksville
C.A.P
Portsmouth
W. H. Chevis
Henry Frerick
Dwight Shumate
Army
C.A.A
Meigs
Gallia
Lawrence
Scioto
Adams
Pike
Ross
Hocking
Vinton
Perry
Morgan
Washington
Noble
Monroe
Two Minor Collisions Reported in City
Two minor accidents occurred yesterday afternoon in the city. Joe M. Snell of Flora Indiana and J E Meade of Glouster collided on N Court Street in front of Walkers grocery store causing slight damage. A. K. Walker of Buchtel and George Frances of Athens Route 2 also collided on W State Street near Court Street after noon with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Snell
Flora
Ind
J. E. Meade
Glouster
N. Court St
Walkers Grocery
A. K. Walker
Buchtel
W. State St
Court St
Hospital Discharges and Admits Driver at Sheltering Arms
At Sheltering Arms Hospital Mrs. Harry Begg and infant son of 19 Marietta Ave were discharged Thursday. Mrs. George Booth and infant son of 98 West State St were discharged Friday. Mrs. Maggie Runnion of the Court house was admitted Friday for a blood transfusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harry Begg
Marietta Ave
George Booth
West State St
Maggie Runnion
Scrap paper and metal drive coordinated by Athens salvage committee
The Civilian Defense Council of Athens met to coordinate scrap collection for national defense. Don C. Peden chairs the salvage committee with J. R. Stratton and J. P. Cumley of the American Legion joining to align Boy Scouts and Legion drives. Scrap includes paper cardboard boxes metals copper lead zinc tires tubes. tin cans are excluded. Scouting paper pickups continue Saturdays while a spring metal and rubber collection is planned. People may call Stratton at 23721 to arrange immediate pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Defense Council of
Athens
Don C. Peden
J. R. Stratton
J. P. Cumley
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Stratton
Cumley
Legion
Athens County Dairy Fairs to Boost Milk Output 10 Percent
The Athens County Milk Producers Association with 106 members plans a 10 percent production rise this year aligning with federal goals to lift national milk yield. Last year the group produced 7,918,462 pounds, supplying three local dealers and processing labs, while skim milk will be stored for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Milk Producers Association
Ohio
United States
Athens
Cline Ice Cream Co
Bennett Dairy Products Co
Banks Ice Cream Co
Frank Bachman
The
Producers Association
Bachman
Mr. Bachman
Athens County
Ross Wright
Wright
Milk Producers Association
Citizenship Rules For Derivative Citizenship Verification
Residents of Athens County who claim citizenship from their parents must obtain a derivative citizenship certificate from the county clerk of court. Applications require the applicant’s birth certificate and the parents’ marriage certificate, per an order from the Cincinnati office of the U S Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Noon temperatures in Athens set monthly records
Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported today’s noon in Athens reached 41 degrees above normal, the second highest for the month. Sunday’s noon reached 45 degrees above, a new monthly record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. N. France
Court grants divorce and custody amid gross neglect ruling
Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland grants divorce to Dorothy Higgins from Malcolm Higgins for gross neglect of duty. Mrs Higgins retains custody of their two year old son and alimony of eight dollars weekly until the child turns 21. Notice of appointments follow for executors and administrators in Athens County estates with four month creditor claims periods. Dated January 16 and 19, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Malcolm Higgins
Dorothy Higgins
Jennie Badwell
Nelsonville
Ohio
George W. Badwell
Athens County
Prancis D. White
Foster B Cornwell
Athens
Clara E. Cornwell
Athens Athens County
Elmer &. Jacobs
William Earl Tippie
Ono
Francis D. White
Said
Autos Collide on Route 690 and Route 56
Two rear end style crashes reported by state patrol. Charles McAfee 23 of Athens Route 3 and Charles A Hallaway 50 of Cincinnati sustained slight damage in a Route 690 collision north of Canaanville. Jesse White 47 Carbondale collided with John Armstrong 47 Union Furnace on Route 56 at Star. no injuries. James Schaffer 39 Newport was fined $10 on Route 50 for driving on wrong side of road. Herman Lohse 30 Athens Route 3 was cited on Route 33 north of Athens for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McAfee
Athens
Charles A. Hallaway
Cincinnati
Canaanville
Star
Jesse White
Carbondale
John W. Armstrong
Union Furnace
James Schaffer
Newport
Franz Woodworth
Herman L. Lohse
Woodworth
Joseph Frost Dies After Short Illness in Stewart
Joseph Frost 63 longtime Stewart resident and rural mail carrier for 24 years died after a brief illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He was married 30 years and leaves wife and three sons James a senior at Ohio University Joseph Jr a senior at Stewart High School and Robert 12. Also surviving are brother Arthur Frost and sister Mrs Sidney Grubb. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Stewart M E Church with calling hours after 2 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frost
Stewart
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. Frost
Frost
James
Ohio University
Joseph, Jr
Stewart High School
Robert
Arthur Frost
Sidney Grubb
Haydenville
Stewart M. E
Instruct Egg Dealers On New Law Provisions
Fifty grocers and egg producers attended at the Athens High School Auditorium for guidance on the Ohio Fresh Egg Law. D. D. Moyer and Ray C. Wiseman outlined provisions requiring egg retailers to indicate quality and size on packaging. Morley demonstrated egg care and the candling and grading process. Copies of the law were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
D. D. Moyer
Ohio State University Poultry Extension
Ray C. Wiseman
Federal Marketing Division
Wiseman
Morley
Ross Wright
Athens
477 To Volunteer for Defense Work in Athens
Local officials call for 477 additional volunteers for the Athens Civilian Defense program with a second registration day set for Saturday at the Athens City Building from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The aim is to create a trained pool for emergency use across Driver Corps Auxiliary Firemen Rescue Squad Auxiliary Police Bomb Squad Air Raid Wardens Fire Watchers Feeding and Housing Medical Corps Nurses Aide Read Repair Demolition Squad and Decontamination Squad. Experienced counselors and six senior typing students from Athens High School will assist the registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens City
Athens Civilian Defense Council
Athens High School
Martha Cottingham
Yvonne Lemoine
Betty Henderson
Joanne Leben
Wanda Cole
Betty Harris
Civilian Defense Council
Mrs Eva Crow Dies At Home In Albany
Mrs Eva Crow aged 73 died Thursday night at her Albany home after a three month illness. She was a Bethel church member and leaves a husband William seven daughters six of whom reside in Albany and Athens, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday at 3 30 pm in Albany Baptist Church conducted by Rev Howard Warner with burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call tonight from 6 to 9 and Saturday until services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Crow
Albany
Bethel M. P
Half Million Project for County Roads Is Approved
The WPA will spend 520000 on Athens County roads and bridges in Washington. The project aims to employ about 600 men for 15 months and improve 35 to 40 miles of roads. Current WPA crew numbers will rise from 430 to about 500 with Warner Road work starting in Carthage Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Washington
Harry Dust
Dust
Warner
Carthage Township
WPA
Tire Ruling Interpretations From the Office of Price Administration
The Office of Price Administration issues readings on tire rationing questions. Local boards issue certificates within quotas. no dealer quotas exist. Vehicles such as police cars and certain grocer trucks may obtain tires under local quotas. Some workers and roles qualify for priority ratings, others do not. Probate Judge Francis D White attends Ohio judges meeting in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Francis D. White
Columbus
Ohio
Marine Corps Recruiting Opens Station in Chillicothe
Sergeant Carlos Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Smith of Canaan Pike, on recruiting duty in Athens announced the Marine Corps now has a recruiting station in Chillicothe. Smith, in the Marines two years and a Stewart High School and Ohio State University alumnus, interviewed local youths at the Post Office. Eligible ages extend from 17 to 30, with a 39 year limit for ex service men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Smith
Ed Smith
Canaan Pike
Athens
Marine Corps
Cincinnati
Sergeant Smith
Marines
Stewart High School
Ohio State University
Marine Corps Institute
Washington
Chillicothe
Sacrifice Day Plans Finalized By American Legion
Final plans for Red Cross Sacrifice Day on Monday Jan 26 are being completed by K. T. Crossen Post No 21 American Legion. Legion members will supervise the Sacrifice Day fund collection and every Athens County resident will be reached to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
K. T. Crossen Post No. 21
American Legion
Athens County
Red Cross War Fund
Cystex Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement claims Cystex helps with backache getting up nights nervousness leg pains swollen ankles and fatigue from kidney and bladder troubles. It promises a money back guarantee if not completely satisfactory and urges asking a druggist for Cystex at 35e.
Elmer Tom Dies of Heart Attack at 55
Elmer Tom 55 died today at his home 36 Elliott St from a heart attack while about to start work. He leaves wife Grace and children Carl Harold Verna Lee plus siblings and was a longtime oil distributor. Funeral set for Sunday 2 PM at First Christian Church. burial in W Union St Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tom
Elliott St
Tom
Grace
Carl
Harold
Athens
D. C. Worster
John Strohle
Lancaster
Add
New Marshfield
Alva
Verna Lee
William
Earl
Jesse Tom
Albany
First Christian Church
W. Union St
Ice seeks divorce on extreme cruelty in Londonderry case
Letha B Ice files in Common Pleas Court against Edway B Ice of Londonderry asking for a divorce on extreme cruelty. Married June 8 1935 at St Marys West Virginia they have separated three times May 1937 July 1940 and December 12 1941 and she seeks property settlement and custody of their five year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha B. Ice
Common Pleas
Edway B. Ice
Londonderry
St. Mary's
W. Va
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Burke Ervin Electric Co
S. Court St
Mercury
Dexter
Hdwe. Co
Athens, Ohio
Nite Club
Vic Joyces
Kelley’s Grocery & Gulf Service
Wresh Meats — Produce — Groceries
Ohio Food Mkt
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