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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

7

Japan Set to Be U.S. Satellite After 1945 Says Scholar

Dr. W. J. Smith of Ohio University argues in a History Conference that Japan will become a satellite of the United States after 1945. He notes imperialist aims persist, cites 1931 Manchurian incident, and warns Japan would rely on the Dutch East Indies or China to maintain power.

Japan U.S W. J. Smith Ohio University United States Pacific Dr. Smith Toussia Great Britain China Manchuria Asia America Philippines Dutch Most Indies Italy Smith Philippine Republic R. Jordan Department of History and Government Montana State Teachers College Dillon Mont

Countywide aluminum drive planned to aid defense

Athens County officials announce a county wide aluminum collection set for Monday at 10 AM in the county commissioners office. County extension agent Ross Wright will mobilize 4 H Club members and Boy Scouts under Scout Executive Joseph Stratton. G D Gorham is named chair in Athens City with county wide cooperation to follow.

Athens County Charles Stratton Ross Wright Joseph Stratton G. D

Budget Hearings and Notices From Athens County Districts

Public budget hearings set July 21 1941 in Albany Ohio for Albany Cons School Dist and Athens County commissioners invite inspection of the tentative county budget with hearings 10 to 11 a m. Sealed bids for 313 tons of Carbondale Millfield No 6 coal due Aug 11 1941 for Rome Canaan schools.

Bailey Run Chauncey-Dover Board of Education John H. Sharick Board of Education Chauncey-Dover Athens County 98Rd General Assembly Director ‘of Education Chauntey-Dover Albany Board of Athens County Commissioners Leonard Prater Canaanville Stewart Kilvert Board of Education of Rome-Canaan Stewart O Carbondale Millfield D. Arnold

Contributing groups named for USC fund drive in Athens County

Francis Lavelle announces a long list of additional donors to the United Service Organizations fund in Athens County. The roster includes city departments, banks, stores, unions, doctors, professionals, and numerous residents.

United Service Organizations Fund Athens County Francis Lavelle Athens City Health Department Athens Ice and Storage Co John Bolin Mabel Brown Guy Brown Ellen Biddle T. R. Bennett George Beal Bank of Athens Buck and Burk Real Estate

Withem Joins Army for One Year Service Amid Draft Mailings

William Frederick Withem aged 28 of Glouster reported to the Columbus induction station for one year of service under the Athens Selective Service Board. The board has 125 men registered in the second draft and awaits lottery numbers July 17 to mail questionnaires.

William Frederick Withem Lookout St Glouster U. S. Army Columbus Withem Athens Francis Patrick Curran Chauncey Richard Arthur Bisnaugle High St

Stars Say An Extremely Lively Enterprising Day Ahead

An energetic forecast describes a day of high tempo with movement in many directions across work, social, cultural and festive events. It highlights joyous youth, possible courtship and marriage, rising optimism, but warns against excessive spending and potential litigation.

Principal Oliver L. Wood of Athens Senior High

Oliver L. Wood leads Athens Senior High School with 24 teachers under his supervision. A 15 year Athens resident, he champions civic and educational programs, enjoys travel, vintage bottle collecting, and moviemaking of sites visited. He holds a B S from Ohio University and an M A from Columbia University.

Oliver L. Wood Athens Mr. Wood Washington Court House South Salem High School Ohio University Columbia University Bucyrus High School Canada Mexico Cuba Wood Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Athens Country Club Kappa Delta Pi Epsilon Pi Tau Grosvenor St

Civil Service Examinations Open for Industrial Specialist Posts

The Civil Service Commission announces exams for principal to assistant industrial specialists with salaries from 2600 to 5600 a year. Ideal applicants have industrial management experience and knowledge of production methods. A junior public health nurse post at 1800 and an assistant messenger in Washington at 1080 are also listed with filing deadlines and age requirements. Full details and forms are available.

Civil Service Commission Commission U. S. Public Health Service Federal Security Agency Indian Field Service Department of the Interior Washington, D. C

Recalls 1903 When OU Had Only Electricity

D L Jones life in Athens spans electrification from no power to widespread use. He arrived in 1903 to study electrical engineering at Ohio University and worked as night engineer at the municipal light plant during the 1907 flood. He later wired university buildings and many homes before retiring in March. He lives at 93 Second Street.

D. L. Jones Athens Jones Gallia County Ohio University Old City S. M. Haffey Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co First Second Congress Sts Second St

Dixie Foraker Injured In Car Collision Near Guysville

Dixie Foraker a 15 year old granddaughter of Mrs Nelle F Robinson was cut on the right cheek when a car she rode in crashed into two other vehicles near Guysville. Passengers included Robbie McGrath Hamilton Oldfield Jr and Barbara Baughman. No serious injuries reported the Schloss car and other vehicles sustained damage.

Dixie Foraker Grosvenor St Nelle F. Robinson Dick Schloss Hudson Ave Russell Wilson Kent O.K. Trucking Co North Bend Edward H. Pritchard Guysville Miss Foraker Robbie McGrath Hamilton Oldfield, Jr Barbara Baughman Lake Hope

Revival Tent Meetings At Athens Brick Plant Yard

Revival services sponsored by the Apostolic Faith Church are held each evening at 8 o clock in a tent on the old brick plant yard in Athens. Evangelists Mr and Mrs J L Patton from Alabama are conducting the services announced today by G H Martin pastor.

Apostolic Faith Church Richland Ave Athens G. H. Martin J. L. Patton Alabama

Ohio Aviation High Airs Recruits in Fifth Corps June

Fort Hayes officers announced 110 of 257 Army aviation recruits enlisted in the Fifth Corps Area during June at Ohio Aviation High in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Fifth Corps Fort Hayes

Examination Secretary's Athens Post Office Note

A fragment from J L C Kelley secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners is cited at the Athens Post Office. The text references official procedures or notices related to examinations and civil service affairs in the locality.

J. L. C. Kelley Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Athens

Royalty and Black Magic Pantomime at Athens High

Athens High School held a Friday morning assembly featuring a pantomime titled Royalty and Black Magic directed by Mr. William M. Bryant. Students from 7th 8th and 9th grade summer session English classes performed with a lively stage routine and musical numbers including Chopin Prelude and Liebestraum. Student President Harry Peckham directed the program.

Athens High School William M. Bryant Mr. Bryant Richard Gorby Bartha Jo Kinsel Lois Land Mary Nasn Everett Patterson Jack Corwin Eddie Brown Henry Brown Phyllis Brown Joe Cox Billy Driscoll Mary Marcinko Dorothy Ramsey Richard Shirley Harold Wamsley Roy Yaw Frank Moler Kenneth Wilcox Chopin Hattie Lou Grones Athens High Joan Woolley Brown Bird Wood Liebestraum Liszt Elizabeth Krecker Harry Peckham

Rain Delays Resurfacing on W Union Street

Rain delays the resurfacing job on W Union Street from the Athens County Fairgrounds gate to the Herrold Place Bridge. State highway officials say good weather could push completion to early next week.

W. Union Street W. Union St Athens County Fairgrounds Herrold Place Bridge State Highway Department

Cornell Fines Two Arrested by Patrol

Walter Lee Howard age 26 was fined 5 and costs this morning by Mayor Cliff Cornell for operating a vehicle with insufficient lights. Thomas Dean Hamilton age 27 Wellston paid 10 and costs in Mayor Cornell's court Thursday after being arrested for excessive speed by state patrolmen late Wednesday night.

Walter Lee Howard Cliff Cornell State Highway Patrol Thomas Dean Hamilton Wellston Cornell

Athens Fire Chief Harold Junod Undergoes Major Operation

Harold Junod, Athens fire chief, had a major operation at White Cross Hospital in Columbus on Thursday. Friends may write to him at Room 205 at the hospital.

Harold Junod Athens White Cross Hospital Columbus

Dog Pulls Through After Family Measles Illness

In Marinette Wisconsin the Clifford May children were recovering from measles when their dog began coughing and showing feverish symptoms. After a dose of the children's medicine the dog recovered quickly.

Marinette, Wis Clifford May

Buchtel Man Fined On Liquor Charge

Earl Graham of near Buchtel pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to possessing illegal intoxicating liquor. He was fined $100 with $75 suspended and jailed for nonpayment after arrest by State Liquor Enforcement Board inspectors.

Earl Graham Buchtel Athens County Common Pleas Court Graham State Liquor Enforcement Board

Showers Cool Athens After Record Heat Day

Showers last night cooled Athens with a low of 62 after a daytime high of 91. At noon today the thermostat read 83 as rainfall totaled .03 of an inch.

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