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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
7
The readable fragments describe a family matter tied to a last will and probate events. Names such as Vaughn and Shane t appear, with references to a Vic corner, a Roman ridge area, and mentions of probate steps and plans. The text remains incomplete but indicates a local estate or inheritance scenario.
Dr. Edwin Watts Chubb of the College of Arts and Sciences urged graduates to develop themselves fully and seek high associations. The ceremony awarded 113 diplomas and degrees across several colleges with wartime considerations noted.
Reports from Madrid say Italians want an immediate armistice and peace, while Badoglio hesitates with Allied peace offers. Eisenhower’s message circulated widely as Italians protest in Milan. In the Pacific, U S forces pushed in the Solomons carving through defenses at Munan air base. Burmese raids damaged rail targets and bridges with heavy Allied air power.
The First Christian Church hosts a Vacation Bible School starting Monday August 2 at 9 a.m. for children ages four to six and grades one through six. Miss Mildred Giesecke is committee chair and Mr Gray oversees as teacher. Sessions run Monday through Friday 9 to 11 30 a.m. with no registration fee.
Columbus report says Karl S. Dixon resigns as secretary of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Dixon, a former editor of the Zanesville Sunday Times Signal and former associate editor of the Zanesville Times Recorder, did not reveal future plans.
The Dover Township trustees will present a tentative 1944 budget for a public hearing at their board office on August 7, 1943 at 1 30 p m.
Nine Ohio aviation cadets received commissions as second lieutenants and wings for twin engine bomber pilots at Blytheville Arkansas. The ceremony also included two officer students from other branches earning pilot wings. Names include First Lieut. Joseph S. Gill and several others with Ohio University Harvard Law School education and Army Air Forces assignments.
In the last three days Athens measured a total rainfall of 3.26 inches. The temperature reached 83 yesterday and fell to 64 last night. Today at noon the mercury registered a.
San Francisco reports 13 year old Stephen Floyd George Jr known as Roy Manners and Little Lord Fauntleroy on Hawthorne House smothered in a backyard cave collapse yesterday.
Ohio state employees begin receiving retroactive wage increases for the first half of 1943 with checks up to 90 dollars for lower salaried workers as approved by the General Assembly.
The July 27 Canaan Grange gathering featured Busy Bee 4 H Club’s lecture hour with demonstrations on 1943 4 H War Program fire prevention first aid and safe use of oil products. Leaves of 38 vegetables were displayed with Mrs Dora Channell winning the contest. Fifteen visitors attended and plans were discussed to collect clothing for the Children's Home and to make a wool quilt.
Silvia H Moler sues Frank A Moler in Athens County Common Pleas for divorce alleging willful absence of more than three years and extreme cruelty. They wed in 1917 and have three children ages 25 22 and 16. Moler works for Curtiss Wright Corp in Columbus. She seeks alimony and support for the one minor child. Myrtle W Hamilton sues George E Hamilton in Athens County Common Pleas for divorce alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married in Belpre in 1938 and have children aged 3 and 5. she seeks divorce custody and support.
The Plains Busy Bee 4 H Clubheld its ninth meeting at The Plains High School on Wednesday Mary Allen led dances and refreshments were served Carol Ann Bean and Mary Lee Hardy sang songs Members attending the 4 H camp include Mary Mason Juanita MacDonald Lois Kail Thelma Gabriel Barbara Humphrey The next meeting is set for August 4 at the high school
Dean of Women Irma Voigt announced new limits reducing the women’s permission hour from 11 pm to 10 30 pm every day except Saturday when it stays at midnight This aligns with military students closing hours and aims to reduce criticism of Athens youths near local bars She urged parental cooperation noting nonstudents should not be blamed for violations in university areas
James H. Nelson doing business as The Tire Shop files a suit for $126.97 with interest from July 27, 1942, in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Raymond Cuckler alleging account due.
Staff Sgt. Winfield A. Lewis of Chauncey has been awarded the Air Medal for meritorious flight over New Guinea. He served as a radio technician in a six plane bomber formation that struck enemy shipping at Hansa Bay amid heavy anti aircraft fire. The crew destroyed major cargo vessels and landing barges as enemy fighters attacked, with seven hostile planes shot down.
A plan outlines a three month furlough at base pay up to 100 dollars monthly with family allowances. If needed, 26 weeks of unemployment insurance follow for those registered with the US Employment Service. Additional aid includes readjustment counseling and rehabilitation, education or training opportunities, veterans credits for social insurance, and limited agricultural placements. Agriculture should not be viewed as a dumping ground for unemployed workers.
Joseph Seiple of the Tice and Jeffers Agency at 141 Franklin Ave in Columbus earned Leader Club membership from The Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co. for high volume of paid for life insurance in the year ending June 30 1943. A total of 24 Midland Mutual agents from New Jersey to Illinois qualified this year and received cash bonuses.
Charles Hempen age 48 died suddenly of a heart ailment at his home on Herrold Avenue. His wife Audrey Beckley Hempen had been in Seattle with a sister whose husband was killed in Marine service. Mrs Hempen was en route home and was due to arrive in Athens Sunday evening. Funeral plans pending her arrival.
Advert says Kleerex clears pimples overnight with a medicated liquid. Claims include a red sore face turning clear by morning and guarantees money back if not convinced. Promotes bold social improvements and broad consumer acceptance.
Processed foods stamps good through dates detailed for N P Q R S T U V and others. Sugar stamps 13 14 15 16 cover specified pounds with dates. Gasoline stamp No 7 valid for four gallons through Sept 21 with WV counties exception. Tires inspection due dates listed. Fuel oil coupons valid for zones A B C through Sept.0 Body of ration guidance for various categories and usage instructions.
At Sheltering Arms Hospital, Miss Mildred Winkler, 66 Maple Wood Dr., had a minor operation. Mrs Rose Yocum of Glouster and Miss Dorothy Bobo of Shade were admitted for minor surgery with Grace Walker also listed. Miss Dorothy Taylor had a major operation. Dora Cooper and two children Hazel Mae and Vernon Lee of Albany were admitted for food poisoning treatment. Mr and Mrs Leland Hughes of 20 Wolfe St. welcomed a son born Thursday. Mrs Lewis Coggan and infant daughter were dismissed.
The third community religious sing in Athens will be Sunday evening August 1 at 7 30 at Athens High School stadium directed by Prof C Retinson of Ohio University The event is sponsored by the Sunday Schools of Athens and vicinity If weather is bad the sing moves to the Athens High School auditorium The public is cordially invited.
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