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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
5
Athens merchants report higher meat and dairy costs after end of subsidies. Milk qt price to rise to 17 cents while butter ranges from 3 to 100 cents per pound in local stores. Dealers warn further increases possible if farmer prices push higher. Meat prices up about 20 percent. some predict pork relief due to growing supplies.
Red Cross in Athens seeks furniture clothing dishware and bedclothes for a burned out family near Glouster. The double bed has been provided. Sizes needed include dresses 38 or 40 and 12 or 13, overalls 44, trousers 4%. Father needs shirts 14% and a jacket 38. Boy needs shirt 14% and jacket 38. Deliver contributions to 4 2 W State St promptly.
Three daughters from John Burns first marriage sue in Common Pleas Court claiming a later will exists. The 1944 will left the entire estate to Jane E. Burns, second wife, while the daughters and two stepsons each received one dollar. Estate valued at 7,826.76 with restaurant, bonds, stocks, real estate, and bank accounts itemized.
Robert H. Seabaugh Jr., a Marion resident, slept on a bathroom floor in an empty Athens apartment after being advised to “go sleep it off.” Police found him. he pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $5 plus costs of $8.70, while the owner was absent and the building had the only empty unit.
Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ashford Hatch Athens and a son for several Athens couples. Admissions list Alfred Ward and Glenn Gaston with major surgery and Jude Henry with minor surgery. Dismissals note several Athens families leaving hospital. District Wins Honors: Eighth American Legion district including Athens Post 21 placed second in Jensen Trophy with 3202 members in 1915.
New York markets show a mild extension of yesterday's advance amid cautious tone. Investors await clearer Congress stance on price controls and any wage demands, while the stock list includes Am. Tel. & Tel. and several major issuers. Cincinnati livestock report notes scarce grain fed cattle with steady prices. veals active and sheep slower. calves and heifers show limited gains amid light demand.
Ohio University runs a voluntary rehabilitation program for disabled veterans with 75 ex servicemen participating in the spring semester. Swimming and fencing are highlighted as popular methods aiding strength, confidence, and normal living, with activities including bicycles rowing machines and dumbbell work. Veterans described improved well being and enjoyment from the program’s varied options.
The Athens IRS office reported deputy collector H J Kelly restating who must file a declaration for 1946. Filing is required when 1946 wages subject to withholding exceed 5000 plus 500 per exemption or total income over 100 with expected tax of 500 or more, including non withholding income. Aliens resident in Canada or Mexico are covered, other non-residents are not. The Athens IRS office is open weekdays 8 to 5 to assist.
Dr H J Steele, 73, died last week at Wagon Mound New Mexico, telegram received Sunday by his cousin Mrs Bruce Nickoson Guysville. He practiced medicine in Guysville and was well known in Athens County until moving to New Mexico in 1910. Survived by wife Franke Perry Steele Wagon Mound one daughter Mrs Lorene Henningham New Mexico two grandsons one overseas in the Army two granddaughters and one great grandson all in New Mexico. several Ohio cousins.
The Navy announces reforms raising enlistment terms for ages 18 to 30 to four or six years and 17 year olds to enlist before their 21st birthday for minority service. Eddy test exemptions exist for Electronic Technician’s Mate training with a 243-4 or rear enlistment option. Re-enlisting veterans with one year of WWII service have the same choices. Eligible enlistees in the Apprentice Seamen program gain a 39 percent higher monthly pay under the new bill. Nelsonville brothers Earl Jr. and Carlyle Mender join the Army for three years, sons of Earl Mender Sr. of 415 Poplar St. Carlyle, a WWII veteran, earned a Purple Heart at St Lo and the Elbe. The piece notes promotion and awards to other area servicemen and a training officer at the Veterans Administration.
Charles Thomas Gunder 78 or 79 died at home after a five year illness. Former assistant cashier at Coolville National Bank, he later worked as a barber. Survived by wife Fannie Snyder Gunder and daughter Mary Elizabeth. a son died in infancy. Funeral arrangements not set.
The high of 90, near this year’s record, was logged by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France on Tuesday with 1 degree at 9 45 am and a low of 68 last night. Delegates for the State Day Convention in Columbus will be nominated at Conrath Bean Post No. AT meeting in Athens Armory Friday night, led by Ernest McGraner, Commander.
A local newspaper ad promotes a powerfully penetrating fungicide for foot itch relief. It urges a five minute test and claims full strength action to kill germs, directing readers to Quick's Cut, Bate Drug Store, and Drury's in Gloucester.
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