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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1941

Page

10

Hocking County Board Expects 125 Army Registrants

The Hocking County Selective Service Board met to process cards, sending seven to other counties and receiving four from Athens County. Total registered stands at 101 with expectations to reach about 125. John Rochester Kleinschmidt of Logan volunteered for immediate service after being in school. no July quotas beyond one man reporting July 11.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Board Hocking

William Shuck Rites Set Friday at Heinlein Funeral Home

Funeral services for William A. Shuck age 77 who was found dead on his porch Wednesday will be at Heinlein Funeral Home at 1 30 Friday afternoon. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery. Mr and Mrs M C Blake Huntington will attend. The only other relative, sister Mrs Hannah Alexander Huntington, cannot attend.

Logan Mingos Open Play in Tournament

Logan Mingos will travel to Zanesville for the first National tournament game against Hazel Atlas of Zanesville. Albert Leonard is set to pitch the bill. The team recently beat Anchor Hocking of Lancaster by a close margin. Kickoff is at 3 15 this afternoon with many Logan fans expected.

LOGAN Logan Mingos Zanesville Hazel Atlas Albert Leonard Hocking Lancaster

Hocking Districts Working on Budgets

Sub divisions in Hocking County prepare annual budgets due by July 15 to County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald. Few have been submitted as work continues across districts.

Hocking Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Big Chief a Medicine for Every Family Member

A general system tonic made from roots and herbs claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation for all ages and members of the household.

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Advertises Health Remedy

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment promoted for neuralgia pains stiff neck cramps muscle soreness from exposure fatigue and mosquito bites. Also advised for frost bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains in connection with Big Chief Tonic.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Ad in Athens Ohio

An advertisement notes 43c and 2 bottles for 79c at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio.

Health Chief Reports June Work in Hocking County

Monthly report by Dr. H. G. Southard, health commissioner, outlines education efforts with six talks, 10 medical conferences, 114 personal conferences, and 90 bulletins. Field work covers 27 maternity visits, 18 infant and pre school visits, plus six crippled children and blind prevention visits. Sanitation notes include two nuisances, eight schools inspected, three camp sites, 12 private premises, and five semi public sewage plants checked. School hygiene lists 37 physician and 31 nurse examinations, with 24 needing dental care and several sensory defects. 17 defects corrected. Examinations for Aid to Dependent Children, child welfare, NYA, Wasserman tests, and two operations assistants noted. Tuberculin tests numbered 16 with six smallpox vaccinations. 115 birth certificates issued in June.

Logan H. G. Southard NYA Wasserman

Litherland To Take Police Day Shift

Patrolman Harrison Litherland transfers to the day shift replacing Pearl Derr for the next two weeks during Chief Lew Reynolds vacation. Reynolds travels with Mrs Reynolds in the West.

Litherland

Local Hospital Notes Add Names and Moves

Mrs. Sidney Kapple and son of Nelsonville returned home from Cherrington Hospital Thursday. Mrs. Helen Carpenter of New Straitsville was admitted Wednesday evening and received a blood transfusion.

Auto collision injures Loomis car in Logan

William Loomis of Logan had damage to his automobile Wednesday afternoon when James Tucker’s vehicle from Logan Route 3 backed from the curb on Main Street and struck Loomis’s car. No injuries were reported.

LOGAN William Loomis James Tucker Logan Rt. 3 Main’ St

Census Counts Domesticated Animals in 1930 Canada

The 1930 Canadian census counted all domestic animals from household pets to bees. Urban residents answered 40 questions while farmers faced 600 items.

TON JON Health Remedy Praise By Athens Man

W. C. Clester of R. R. No. 3 Athens Ohio testifies after eight years of rabbit fever and digestive ills. He credits TON JON with restoring health, ending laxatives, and enabling him to run a farm and milk 12 cows. Thousands reportedly benefited. local TON JON representative listed at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store.

W. C. Clester R. R. No Athens Ohio Jon Ton Jon Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store Ton Jon Health Quick Union St

Glenora Auxiliary Holds First Meeting at Park

Logan notes the Glenora Auxiliary gathered at Rachelmacher park for its inaugural meeting with 16 members and eight guests. Ruth Harbarger presided, a picnic lunch was served, and God Bless America was adopted as the club song.

Martha Christman Mary Christman Nancy Lou Robb Phillip Harbarger Bud Geiger Monta Landis Lois Geiger Ruth Harbarger Vera Woodruff Holden Marguerite Steward Olive Jane Mowery Verna Collison Wilma Alien Ruth Robb Rose Ann Steele

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Formal Initiation Held

Delta Theta Tau Sorority held formal initiation at their rooms Wednesday evening. The initiates were Miss Josephine Rush Miss Marguerite King and Miss Delores Rheinscheld. The group announced the pledge of Miss Mildred Blum.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Josephine Rush Marguerite King Delores Rheinscheld Mildred Blum

Mrs Guess Hostess Hosts Comet Club Social

Members of the Comet club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Hubert Guess on Jennison Ave Wednesday evening. Contests awarded to Mrs. John Rohrer and Mrs. William Bell. A picnic at Rachelmacher Park on July 23 was planned for members and families. Other attendees included Mrs. Walter Derr, Mrs. John Guess, Mrs. Carl Gordon.

Guess Comet Club Hubert Guess Jennison Ave John Rohrer William Bell Rachelmacher Park Walter Derr John Guess Carl Gordon

Local Social Tourists Visit Ohio Branches

Miss Marjorie Henderson visits her parents Mr and Mrs R A Henderson in Columbus over the weekend. Mrs Willard McNallen and son Pat go to Buckeye Lake with the Hutchinson family to stay until Sunday. Rev and Mrs Cecil Harding Jones and Mrs Frank Fridley were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John R Pierce.

Marjorie Henderson R. A. Henderson Columbus Willard McNallen Pat Breckenridge Texas James Hutchinson Shirley Jerry Henry Robey Florence Myers Buckeye Lake Hutchinson Cottage Cecil Harding Jones Frank Fridley John R. Pierce

Automobile Sales Driven by Sedans Exceed Eighty Percent

Four door and two door sedans make up more than 80 percent of United States automobile sales, highlighting a strong preference for compact and family cars over other body styles.

United States

Do Not Expect Recall Of Present Grand Jury

Logan prosecutors do not plan to recall the present grand jury. Most defendants since the April term have posted bond and, barring new developments, investigations will await the October term.

Godmans Edge St Johns In Nine Inning Pitchers Duel

Logan Softball League game saw Godmans beat the Knights of St Johns 1 to 0 in eight innings. Marion Strawn allowed two hits for the win while Bob Tomlinson gave up four hits for St Johns. Eaton's single, a sacrifice, and Goslin's double produced the deciding run.

Logan Godmans Knights of St. Johns Marion Strawn Bob Tomlinson Knights Eaton Goslin

Logan Tree Yields Huge Cherry Crop

In the yard of Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman, W. Hunter Sr. produced 51 gallons of cherries this season after picking finished. The large yield highlights a fruitful season for the Logan area tree.

Logan

Hunters Have Luck In Groundhog Hunt

Logan man Spencer and Stanley Spencer of Murray City hunted groundhogs on Honey Fork Wednesday and claimed five in total. Logan resident Frank Johnson reported his son Lefty Johnson of Detroit would be home for the July 4 period. Lefty is a promising baseball pitcher in an industrial league.

Logan Newton Spencer City Stanley Spencer Murray City Honey Fork Frank Johnson Carbon Hill Lefty Johnson Detroit

Dollmatschs announce birth of son in North St.

Mr and Mrs Charles Dollmatsch Jr of North Street announce the birth of a son on Wednesday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Dollmatsch of this city.

Logan Charles Dollmatsch, Jr North St Charles Dollmatsch

Services at Liberty Hill Church on July 5 Evening

Logan announces a service at Liberty Hill Church at 7 30 o clock Saturday evening July five Clyde Goss will lead special music and be in charge of the program.

LOGAN Liberty Hill Clyde Goss

Pack rats pave roadways with spine covered cactus dens

The pack rats build spine covered cactus clusters along their routes to shield their dens from coyotes. The spiky barriers allow rat passage while hindering coyote movement, creating safer travel paths for the rodents.

Gallia County Holiday Observances And Homecoming Plans

Gallia County marks Independence Day with the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics holding a patriotic program at 9 a.m. a noon dinner and 1 30 p.m. field day. Thurman Centerville hosts a homecoming as Judge Benner Jones funeral was held yesterday.

Gallipolis Ohio Hospital Thurman State Hospital Charles Baird Centerville Benner Jones Jackson Judge Jones

Cattle Delegation to Attend Hereford Picnic Near Cincinnati

Gallia County cattle leaders plan a 20 member delegation to the Ohio Hereford Association annual picnic at Cheswell Farms near Cincinnati on July 17. About 500 Hereford breeders in the county are expected to participate as attendance may rise to 50 and a 1200 pound steer will be barbecued.

Early bans on nitro glycerine spread worldwide

When first produced nitro glycerine was banned as too dangerous by most nations. Its commercial use was confined to a remedy for heart trouble.

World energy use equals immense coal energy compare

The world consumes about 17.8 quadrillion kilograms of energy annually, equivalent to energy held in roughly 2.7 billion tons of coal. The statement highlights the vast scale of global energy demand in a single measurement.

Road Repair Hinges on County Board Action

About 300 NYA workers may resume road work in the county pending sponsorship by the county commissioners at Monday’s regular session. The NYA would request 10 000 for payroll over six months to Dec 31 with the county contributing 2 000 for tools equipment and weed cutting supervision across all roads. If approved the program would proceed.

Gallipolis NYA Aynana

Woman Candidate for Commission Rumored

Rumor says a woman candidate will seek a seat on the three member city commission in November. Women’s clubs have launched a movement to back the bid and supporters argue a woman’s guiding hand is needed in local government as no woman has served on the commission.

Gallipolis City Commission

Park Benches Proposed by Business Men

Gallipolis considers placing new benches in City Park funded by local business firms. Each bench may carry advertising, with no fixed standard, and can be wood or iron large or small. If adopted the city would handle storage and repair. The chamber lists about 90 local businesses, 60 of them members. Nonmembers may also supply benches.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce City Acr

Pt Pleasant Lawyer Disbarred in Mason County Court

Gallipolis attorney Stephen K. Vaught was disbarred by Circuit Judge Lewis H. Miller in Mason County West Virginia over alleged client funds misappropriation. Vaught, a Pt. Pleasant resident, is widely known in the area.

Gallipolis Stephen K. Vaught Mason County W. Va Lewis H. Miller Vaught Pt. Pleasant

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Chad Sal PT Roosevelt Churchill Canada Cigaret Company William Shuck Logan Mingos Open Big Chief Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens, Ohio Logan Hospital W. F. Clester St. John Gallia County Thurman Area Fortification Hill Park John Gwinn Warner Gwinn Messenger American Legion Post Capitol Washington LO O. F. Temple I. R. Goldberg Worstell Prometrist N. Court St.enner’s Dept. Store London Goering Teeena W. Union St Zenners
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