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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1943

Page

5

Athens Primary City Will Save $1,221 By Candidate Withdrawals

The June withdrawals of J E Bailey and Raymond C Kestner from Athens Ohio Republican primaries eliminate the city primary cost. Hazel W Coon announces the city avoids about 1291 in expenses, as Bailey and Kestner step down from auditor and Ward 1 council. Other withdrawals include Mary E Burns by clerical error, leaving an uncontested slate for fall races.

Athens Bailey, Kestner Hazel W. Coon Athens County Board of Elections Ween Wee Eee J. E. Bailey Raymond C. Kestner Bailey Board of Elections Ohio Kestner Council Mr. Kestner Robert P. Tompkins H. G. Householder John F. Newcomb M. D. Hughes Mary E. Burns Glouster

TT Coupons In Use Today For Gasoline

The Office of Defense Transportation issues new TT gasoline coupons for all commercial vehicles. Fleet operators must present a Certificate of War Necessity to local boards to obtain new rations. Single unit operators receive mailings. old T coupons become invalid. expired books must be mailed to Zanesville.

Office of Defense Transportation Leonard Prater Zanesville

Newspapers for Cadets Pit Student Center Reading Room

The Wartime Social Activity Board plans to supply newspapers and magazines for Army Specialized Training Program cadets on campus. A reading and information room in the Student Center lounge will feature local and sectional papers and current magazines. Subscriptions or funds are welcome via Dean Irma E Voigt or Miss Camilla Manson.

Army Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Miss

Athens Grange Meeting Tonight at Grange Hall

The Athens Grange will convene tonight at 8 o'clock in the Grange Hall. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the announced agenda.

Athens Grange

Election notes announce two candidates withdraw

The Athens Messenger reports election updates with two candidates eliminated as withdrawals. It also lists service notices for area men joining training camps and deployed personnel, detailing assignments to Fort Hayes Fort Fannin Camp Fannin Fort Riley and others, plus overseas arrivals and medical replacements.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ben Fort Hayes Harry C. Hill Hocking St Camp Fannin Texas Virgil Cook Letart Falls William O. Blake Pomeroy Fort Riley Kans

Carbondale Sunday Guests and Local Visits

Sunday visitors included Garnet Wilson Geneva Snake Billy and Bobby Lan caster Mickey Lee from Akron. Charles Hartman Oak Grove visited Vaneta Kennard. Elston and Mrs Mace hosted family after vacation in Columbus. Elizabeth Starrett moved to Nelsonville and several families visited friends in Oak Grove Coonville and Zaleski.

Carbondale Teal Wilson Garnet Wilson Geneva Snake Billy Bobby Lancaster Owen Snedeen Mickey Lee Akron Catherie Wright Charles Hartman Oak Grove Vaneta Kennard James Brown Columbus Elston Mace Elizabeth Starrett Nelsonville Junior Taylor Carroll Coonville Raymond Davis John Stanley Ernest Atkins Zaleski Dane Kennard Nile Doolittle Brent Lizzie Doolittle Marie Brooks Robert Treadway Betty Jo Camp McCoy Wis George Treadway St. Louis Guy Adams Grace Treadway Roger Williams Sidney Ralph Williams

Open Campaign for WAVES and SEABEES Drives Local Support

Athens news reports a Navy recruitment push urging citizens to nominate eligible women for WAVES and SEABEES. Officer Windisch emphasizes community cooperation to shorten the war, noting WAVES free sailors for front lines and SEABEES vital to base and shore installations.

U. S. Navy Athens Windisch Navy

Locust Heights Park Eyes Big Fourth of July Open House

Locust Heights Park in Athens, a 22 acre recreation site, has been cleaned and opened after a land lease from the federal government. Mayor Franz Woodworth invites Athens residents to enjoy picnics at the site with a new parking lot, stocked pond for fishing, shelters, 15 outdoor fireplaces, and modern toilets.

Locust Heights Park Athens Franz Woodworth Woodworth Lly Locust Heights

Traitor To Hang Friday In Milan Michigan

Max Stephan, a convicted traitor who boasted Axis victory ties, faced execution at Milan Michigan’s federal penitentiary. He appealed to President Roosevelt for clemency as a dawn hangings loomed, while guards kept him under tight watch and the White House offered silence.

Detroit Max Stephan Roosevelt White House Stephan Federal Correctional Institution Milan Mich

Hocking Judge Forfeits Bond In Miami Case

Phil A. Henderson failed to appear in court to answer a charge of operating a lottery and forfeited a $200 bond. Two Negroes arrested with him were fined $100 and costs each and sentenced to 15 days in jail. Detective Lieut. C O. Huttoe testified Henderson aided bolita operations by handling the bag of numbered balls. He was reported to have left Miami.

Miami Fila Phil A. Henderson Cecil Curry Common Pleas Logan Henderson C. O. Huttoe Huttoe

Child Control Law Passed by Senate

The Senate approved a wartime child care bill authorizing $20,000,000 yearly to aid day nurseries and after hours care for children of employed mothers and sent it to the House. Senator George of Georgia praised the aim but warned it could signal a broad government child control program.

Washington Senate House George D.-Ga

Artists and Painters Dropped From War Payroll

Congress cuts artists and painters from battle scene work, ending their pay under the war department appropriations bill. The change takes effect August 31, affecting officers who would otherwise sit for portraits and related war art duties.

Washington Congress War Department

Women to Broadcast on Gardening for Victory

Mrs Winifred Hooper a Athens County former AAA fieldwoman and Mrs Freda Kennedy president of the Sunset Garden Club Mechanicsburg will broadcast from Radio Station WPAR Parkersburg on Monday July 5 at 12 45 p m EWT Their subject Gardening and Canning for Victory.

Winifred Hooper Athens County AAA Freda Kennedy Sunset Garden Club Mechanicsburg WPAR Parkersburg EWT

Ames-Bern 4 H Victory Club Meets at High School

The Ames Bern 4 H Victory Club gathered at the high school with refreshments after the business meeting. Cakes were provided by former advisor Pvt Gall Fleming who attended. The next meeting is scheduled for July 5. The eighth annual Old Spelling Bee Circuit reunion will be held at State Farm Farm near Carpenter on Route 143 Sunday July 4 with a basket dinner at noon.

Ames-Bern 4-H Victory Club Pvt Gall Fleming State Farm Farm Carpenter Route 143

Major Operations Reported At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Nellie Moore of Amesville underwent a major operation yesterday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Theodore Fleming of Amesville also had a major operation yesterday. John Carmichael of 07 Central Ave was admitted today for medical treatment.

Nellie Moore Amesville Sheltering Arms Hospital Theodore Fleming John Carmichael Central Ave

Veterans To Meet At Floyd Bolin Post In Athens Armory

Floyd Bolin Post invites all members to a Friday July 2 meeting at 7 30 PM in the club room of the Athens Armory. Adjutant C I Parker announced the gathering urging attendance.

Floyd Bolin Post Athens Armory Adjt Ic. A. Parker

Local Woman Fined and Jailed for Intoxication

Electra Evans 42 of Athens pled guilty to intoxication and received a $25 fine, costs, and 20 days in the county jail from Mayor Franz Woodworth. Mary Mathews 19 of Plain City was killed in a traffic accident on Route 38 two miles west of Plain City.

Electra Evans Mill St Athens Franz Woodworth Marysville Mary Mathews Plain City

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