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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1942

Page

5

Evans Named New Trustee As University Buys Farm

Columbus announced two state actions to fund Ohio University s three semester plan and to transfer funds for the acquisition of the 333 acre Vorhes farm in Alexander Township. Rhys D. Evans Akron was named to the university board succeeding F F Young.

Ohio University Alexander Township Bricker Rhys D. Evans Akron University Columbus H. D. Defenbacher State Emergency Board State Board John M. Wilcoxon Vorhes College of Applied Science William M. Young W. W. Wiggin Charles R. Henderson Henderson Hebbardsville Young Rhys D. Evans F. F. Young Lowell Dafydd J. Evans Mary Chappelear Athens Harvard University

Gardeners to Demonstrate Best Methods

County extension agent Ross Wright announces three demonstrations on controlling garden insects and diseases. Ohio State University expert Joseph H. Boyd will show dusts and sprays at Glouster lunch garden 10 a.m. Alva Baker farm near Coolville 2 p.m. and Carl Nessley’s garden at Elmwood Place Athens 7:30 p.m.

Victory Gardens Ross Wright Joseph H. Boyd Ohio State University Glouster Stadium Alva Baker Coolville

R. P. Bausch Suspended After Hospital Incident

Columbus report says Supt. C. H. Creed of Athens State Hospital suspended Dr. R. P. Bausch for 30 days without pay starting June 30 after he allegedly struck a patient in the head and face on May 31. Creed notified the State Civil Service Commission that he would file a removal order.

Columbus —P C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital R. P. Bausch State Civil Service Commission Bausch

Victory markings on Jersey calf at Johnson Farm

A Jersey calf born on the Johnson farm in West Trim ble bears four V shaped marks. Three are solid white on the forehead right shoulder and back while the other is two white stripes on the left shoulder. Mrs. Sam Johnson says the calf is not for sale.

Johnson Farm West Trimble Sam Johnson

Funeral Plans For R. D. Graham In Ohio

Funeral services for R. D. Graham are scheduled Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Graham home 7 May Ave The American Legion will conduct rites at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville The Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville holds Sunday School at 10 then preaching at 11 by Rev Melvin E Mitchell

R. D. Graham Graham The American Legion Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Asbury Methodist Church Guysville Melvin E. Mitchell

Poston Club Admits Two Pre Members. Hike Planned

The Poston Bees Club and a week 会 meeting announced a hike plan after admitting two pre members. Roll call echoed the 4-H pledge as Rev James Carder of New Marsh field is set to preach at the Glouster Mission Saturday evening at 7 45 p m with Rev Mrs M L Kimmey as pastor.

Poston Bees Club James Carder New Marshfield Glouster Mission M. L. Kimmey

Ohio University braces for large summer ROTC enrollment

Ohio University expects nearly 300 men to join the first summer ROTC program. About 78 advanced corps cadets return, the largest quota in OU history, with 100 second year trainees and roughly 100 first year enrollees. The 16 week program runs as a regular semester unit.

Ohio University Ia i

Tanks Will Be Entirely Clay

Columbus leading businessman Robert Donahey announces a new Athens brick factory company will produce septic tanks grease traps oil storage tanks bathtubs and hot water storage tanks all made entirely of clay with no metal content. Former Senator Vic Donahey chairs the board. the firm bought the Nelsonville plant at bankruptcy sale for 35200 dollars.

Columbus Robert Donahey Cleveland New Athens Nelsonville Vic Donahey New Company Donahey Vitrivault Co

4-H Club Leaders Will Meet Tuesday Night

Annual county 4-H conference announced by Ross Wright at Mechanicsburg School. Sessions start 7 30 p m with songs mixer talk and group discussions led by Columbus and state leaders, plus officers and reporters groups.

Mechanicsburg Ross Wright Alice Maccombs Margaret Laverty Edith Beeche University Elementary ‘Training School Hulda Horst Columbus Ohio State University Adda Maccombs Helen Sheridan Frank Shackleton

Twelve arraignments set for violating selective service rules

Twelve men including Bernard Anthony Howell of Port Clinton were scheduled for arraignment today on charges of violating selective service regulations. The list features Howell who allegedly claimed a wife as dependent while she had an income.

Cleveland Bernard Anthony Howell Port Clinton

Elementary School To Have Eight Week Term

The Ohio University Elementary School opens Monday June 8 at 8 am for an eight week summer session. Morning classes only with no tuition. kindergarten pays 1.50 lunch. Studio arts and outdoor activities, including hikes camping and swimming, are featured. Principal Edith E Beecher notes outdoor time aids cold protection. Penny milk service continues during summer. Summer staff includes Dorothy Hoyle Mabel Olson Helen Evans Agnes Eisen Clara DeLand Mary Ward Irene Elliott Grace Morley Mary Leonard and A H Rhoads.

Ohio University Edith E. Beecher Dorothy Hoyle Mabel Olson Helen Evans Agnes Eisen Clara DeLand Mary Ward Irene Elliott Grace Morley Mary Leonard A. H. Rhoads

Future Farmers Open State Competition

The Future Farmers of America open the Ohio State University campus program to judge teams and individuals for next fall’s nationals in Kansas City. An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 high school agriculture students and instructors are expected for the two day event, with Ohio FFA members totaling 11,000.

Columbus Ohio Farm Kansas City Ohio State University FFA Ohio

Jeffreys seeks Republican nomination for Ohio congressman at large

Columbus AP reports Raymond J. Jeffreys, longtime old age pension advocate, announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Ohio congressman at large. The article also notes Stonehenge as a circle of sandstone monoliths from the Late Stone Age near Salisbury England.

Columbus Raymond J. Jeffreys Ohio Stonehenge Salisbury England

Rain Stops Bike Parade Rescheduled to Monday Evening

A rainstorm delayed the community bicycle festival from Friday to Monday. Chief J B Grogan announced the parade would form at 6 pm at the Athens Armory and proceed to the fairgrounds with races to be completed by 8 50. The track was muddy and unsafe after the shower.

J. B. Grogan Athens County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Grogan Athens Armory Court St Union St

Carbon Hill Personal and Social Notes

Mary Blosser visits Newark to assist in caring for Rodger after his appendectomy. Columbus visitors include Orange Thompson and family, Glenn Sowers with kids, and Ted Bartow with Sherwood Mitchell. Alumni banquet guests travel from Athens Detroit Nelsonville Logan Elyria and more. Nearby families attend weekend visits, funerals, and illnesses in the county.

Carbon Hill Mary Blosser Newark Pearl Beck Rodger Orange Thompson Columbus Lester Briley C. M. Clouston Glenn Sowers Bob Johnson Rufus Coe West Virginia Ted Bartow Sherwood Mitchell Barberton Dewey Wheeler Flo Clark Mildred Clark Witcham Falls Texas Clark Les Horn Mildred Henick Robert Oakley Billy Spencer Guy Spencer Tim Mitchell Stienbrink Maurice Pike Gracie Shultz Doris Blake Sand Run David Evans Donald Kammerling Arkansas Theodore Kammerling Henry Kammerling Glenn Atkinson Athens Atlee Davis Detroit Philip Smith Nelsonville Nellie Green Gladys Huffman Logan John McGuire Union Furnace Pauline Campbell Willard Tom Joyce Dana Johnson Elyria Alva Devol Charles Rutherford Stanley Crooks Elmer Crooks Walter Crooks Lewis Lowes Weirton W. Va Lowes Phil Briley Port Dicken Charles Briley John Lanning Delbert Lanning New Pittsburgh Lyle Pummell Shawnee Will Briley

Gasoline Explosion Fatality on Bricker Farm

Spencer Taylor, 23, died at Mercy Hospital from burns sustained in a gasoline explosion on Governor Bricker's farm near Mount Sterling.

Columbus Spencer Taylor Mercy Hospital John W. Bricker Mt. Sterling

Twenty One Legion Members Graduate for Emergency Patrol Duty

Twenty one Athens County American Legion Post members were graduated at Glouster from the State Highway Patrol training and join the patrol auxiliary ready for emergency duty. The event featured Major Inspector George Mingie and Corporal J M Kratzer with notes on the auxiliary’s purpose, oath taken, and issued credentials.

Athens County American Legion Glouster Legion State Highway Patrol Patrol Corp J. M. Kratzer Athens Highway Patrol George Mingie Columbus Kratzer A. L. Bouton Cambridge James P. Cumilly Athens K. T. Crossen American Legion Post

Salvation Army Officers to Lead Athens Services

Major and Mrs Edward Gibson divisional young people secretaries from Cincinnati will lead services at the Athens Salvation Army Corps Saturday and Sunday. Children’s Day enrolls five junior soldiers Betty Bartlett Maxine Bartlett Elma Steinmetz Dora Mae White and Billy Lou Dailey, cradle roll babies also enrolled. An 11 a.m. holiness meeting features Major Gibson as speaker and other services follow with Gibson speaking at 6 45 p m and 7 45 p m the public invited.

Edward Gibson Cincinnati Athens Salvation Army Corps Major Gibson Salvation Army Betty Bartlett Maxine Bartlett Elma Steinmetz Dora Mae White Billy Lou Dailey Major

Shade Alumni Dinner and Dance Set for June 12

Shade High School alumni plan a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm and a dance from 8:30 to 12:00 in the school gym. Class of 1942 invited. Gerald Hoffner's orchestra from Pomeroy will provide music. Alumni officers meet June 9 at 8:00 pm at the high school to finalize plans.

Shade

Fire Breaks Again At Athens Junk Co

Fire broke out again early today at the Athens Junk Co. 44 and Shafer Street but was extinguished quickly by Athens City firemen. No further damage followed as Fire Chief Clarence Parker reported this morning. City firefighters responded with two trucks at 7 a.m.

Athens Junk Co Shafer St Athens City Clarence Parker

Local No 16 To Meet At Bridgewater Saturday

A special meeting of Local No 16 United Mine Workers will be held Saturday June 6 at 2 p m in Bridgewater Bailey Run. Oscar Simpson serves as secretary and announced the meeting.

United Mine Workers Bridgewater Bailey Run Oscar Simpson

Luchs To Report on Milwaukee Assembly at Presbyterian Church

Luchs to report on the 154th General Assembly in Milwaukee Wis during 11 a.m. Children’s Day services at the Presbyterian Church. The 1 a.m. service will feature the theme What Is My Church Doing. Parents urged to prepare children and contact the pastor about baptismal services on Children's Day June 14.

Presbyterian Church

Mechanicsburg School Playground Opens Tonight

The Mechanicsburg School summer playground activities begin this evening at the school grounds. Supervised games for boys and girls plus softball are offered. A committee of parents and teachers leads the program: H. Henkle, Hershel Gell, and Margaret Duncan.

Mechanicsburg H. Henkle Hershel Gell Margaret Duncan

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