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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1942

Page

5

Two Shade School Teachers File Suit for Continuing Contracts

In Athens County Ohio the Shade Rural Board of Education faces a mandamus action filed by two teachers Mrs. Jami McNeal and Mrs. Helen McNeal seeking continuing contracts under the state tenure law. The suit claims five years of prior teaching and life certificates entitle them to the contracts, with the case marking the county's first test of tenure provisions. The petition names board members and outlines the legal basis and procedures for continued employment and potential appeals.

Weds Sday Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Shade Rural Board of Education Jami McNeal Helen Me Shade Mandamus Commanding Hade Rural Board of Educate State Department of Education Emwing Board of Education

Concert at OU Helps Fund USO Drive

An Ohio University concert in Memorial Auditorium next Sunday features Katherine Kinney as piano soloist for the finale. The program includes the Men’s and Women’s Glee clubs, the orchestra, and the band starting at 8 o’clock with no admission but a collection for the USO Fund in the county.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium USO Katherine Kinney

Men Camp for Rural Men at Ross Hocking Aug 1–2

Ross Wright outlines a two day camp for rural men at Ross Hocking on Saturday and Sunday August 1 and 2. Registration starts Saturday morning with noon meal. entry fee is 3 dollars. Applications due July 28 with rest and recreation as the aim. last year’s format to be largely followed. Attendees listed include John T Hope R E Wagner Lester W Bailey Ross Wright Frank Pugh and Roy Gilham.

Ross Hocking Ross Wright Athens County Wright John T. Hope R. E. Wagner Lester W. Bailey Athens Frank Pugh Albany Roy Gilham New Marshfield

Admissions and discharges at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mary Eleanor Bradfield of 132 Grosvenor St was admitted for a minor operation. Tuesday evening admissions included Mrs. Alice Krider 127 Morris Ave for minor surgery Mrs. Flora Russell Millfield for major surgery Warner McClellan Glouster for medical treatment and Herman G James Jr 48 E Union St for an emergency appendectomy. Discharges were Mary Filen Riley Albany Route 3 and T J McDonald Glouster.

Mary Eleanor Bradfield Grosvenor St Sheltering Arms Hospital Alice Krider Morris Ave Flora Russell Millfield Warner McClellan Glouster Herman G. James, Jr E. Union St Mary Filen Riley Albany T. J. McDonald

Divorce Suit Filed by Otto E Canter Against Dorothy Jaynes Canter

Otto E Canter, of Millfield Route 4, files for divorce from Dorothy Jaynes Canter of Mansfield in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and wilful absence since November 27 1938. The couple married May 28 1925 and have one son.

Dorothy Jaynes Canter Mansfield Common Pleas Court Otto E. Canter Millfield Mr. Canter

Stedman Co Property To Be Sold At Public Auction

Common Pleas Judge O F Row orders the sale of all Stedman Co property in Athens except accounts receivable. The sale is set for July 30 1942 on the premises with bids to be submitted to the court for confirmation or rejection. The process begins under D R Kincaide as receiver. First offered as an entirety then as personality and stock in trade.

Common Pleas O. F. Rowland The Stedman Co Athens D. R. Kincaide the Stedman Co

Sharpsburg Personal Schedules and Visits

Local residents share weekend and weekday visits across Sharpsburg and nearby towns. Norma Robinette of Dayton visited her parents Rev and Mrs Robinette. families including the Kerns, Hanson, Croston, and Kenney households hosted guests and shared Sunday dinners. Grover Kennedy is hospitalized in Marietta Memorial Hospital following Black Diamond Mine injuries in Lathrope.

Sharpsburg Norma Robinette Dayton Robinette Ray Mulford Middleport Clarence Kerns Leota Strode Lenora Chloe Harris Warren Hanson Hiram Thompson Roy Hanson Charles Carl Hanson Franklin Athens Arthur North Jake Billie Lathrope Franz Wanless Emma Lawrence Dwight Talbott Lancaster C. B. Kerns Warr Ransom Nora Persons Canton Howard Croston Roxie Kennedy Grover Kennedy Marietta Memorial Hospital Black Diamond Willard Kenney Myron Kenney Harry Brawley Cleveland Ralph Frash FE. A. Kenney Gerald Mathias Dempsey Celia James Jack Kenney Lenora Strode Nellie Kerns

Hartford Church Women Reorganize Ladies Aid Society

At the Hartford Baptist Church the Ladies Aid Society was reorganized with officers elected: Mrs. H. F. Smith president, Mrs. D. A. Smith vice president, Mrs. F. A. Chapman treasurer, and Miss Marilyn Jewart secretary. The group will meet biweekly, next on Thursday afternoon July 30 at Mrs. Smith’s home. A sock social raised $97.96 for church funds.

Hartford Women of the Baptist Church H. F. Smith Ladies Aid Society D. A. Smith F. A. Chapman Marilyn Jewart

Bike Riders Rules on Traffic Apply to You

Rationing of tires boosts adult bicycle use with nine million owners nationwide. Ohio requires brakes and a bell or horn, plus front white and rear red lights at night. Chief Grogan lists ten safety rules including obeying laws, riding with traffic, signaling, and keeping bikes in good condition.

United States Ohio H. G. Spurs Ohio Department of Highways Souis J. B. Grogan

Charles Roach Funeral Here

Charles Stewart Roach died Monday at his Columbus home after a long illness. He was 46, formerly of Athens, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Roach. A World War I Navy veteran, he attended Ohio State University in 1939 and worked as an engineer for International Stacey Corporation in Columbus. He belonged to Athens Masonic Lodge Aladdin Temple Shrine Scottish Rite in Columbus. Survived by wife Beatrice, four daughters Eileen Jean Joan and Barbara, parents and two sisters Edith Funk and Bernice Grant, all of Columbus. Funeral Friday at 11 in the Christian Church Athens with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.

Charles Stewart Roach Columbus Mr. Roach Athens Herbert Roach Roach Navy Ohio State University International Stacey Corporation Eileen Jean Joan Barbara Edith Funk Bernice Grant Christian Church W. Union St

Mayor Fines Driver After Guilty Plea on Unsafe Operation

Clarence E. Walters of Springfield, 29, was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to unsafe operation of a vehicle. He was arraigned before Mayor Franz L. Woodworth following a Tuesday arrest on President Street by state patrol officers.

President St Clarence E. Walters Springfield Franz L. Woodworth

Broadwell Social Briefs

Mr and Mrs Clyde Weaver and Ruth of Barlow visited Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons. Athens visitors saw Mrs Lola Miller who is seriously ill. Funeral attendees from here included Mrs Bernard Seaman of Athens. Visits by Radabaugh Hayes Sprouse Christy families noted. Rev Earl Robinette preached. Remaining social visits linked to Vernon Young Nye and Ogg households.

Bernard Seaman Athens Clifford Radabaugh Carl Hayes Stewart Everett Starling Mary Edith Shirley Jean Mt. Hermon Evalina Brill Earl Robinette Arch Sprouse Lon Vernon Joe Young Garet Christy G. W. Christy Roy Christy Silver Ridge William Pierce Columbus George Nye Delbert Ogg Mary Ellen Ella Ogg

War Jobs Interview Draws Skilled Applicants in Cincinnati

J. T. Conner of the U S Civil Service Commission Sixth District will be at the U S Employment Service office in Athens on July 23 and 24 to recruit for war service positions. openings include radio technicians aircraft mechanics maintenance supervisors draftsmen radio maintenance instructors procurement inspectors cabinet makers welders engineers textile inspectors and other skilled trades. qualified individuals with any special talent are urged to meet Mr. Conner.

J. T. Conner U. S. Civil Service Commission Cincinnati U. S. Employment Service S. Court St Athens Conner

Masons to Conduct Rites for Charles Roach

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 will hold a special Friday meeting at 10 30 am to conduct funeral services for Charles Stewart Roach at the First Christian Church at 11 am. Members are urged to attend, announced by Ural V Westfall worshipful master. All members to meet at the Masonic Temple. Rain cools Athens heat with 79 at 1 pm and highs of 89 yesterday.

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 Charles Stewart Roach First Christian Church Ural V. Westfall Masonic Temple

Controllers Sought for Airport Traffic Positions

The U S Civil Service Commission announced district offices will recruit air way and airport traffic controllers at the trainee grade earning 1800 dollars yearly. Applicants aged 20 to 35 with general air traffic control experience and a current pilot certificate may apply. higher grade applications will not be accepted. Details from J L C Kelley at the Athens post office.

U. S. Civil Service Commission

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