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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
2
Hocking County health commissioner Dr. H. G. Southard reports in May that germ free utensils are essential for those who eat out to prevent diseases. The notice lists sanitation inspections, field visits, medical exams, and bacteriological testing figures.
Mr and Mrs Barton Hall along East Main Street received a telegram from their son Cpl Barton C Hall informing of his arrival in New York on Sunday He has served with Headquarters Company First Army overseas since December 1943 He graduated Logan High School in 1941 as honor student and editor of the Aerial He will arrive in Logan this week
Logan society notes announce Racine Rochester and James Fyler OConnell will wed in a June 23 ceremony at St Johns Church. Miss Rochester, a probate court assistant, is from Logan and studied at St Josephs Academy. Also reported are Scout camping plans, a bridge club gathering, military leaves and returns, and local residents visiting or traveling in nearby towns.
Police chief Sol Eilinger announced that dog owners not containing their pets will be arrested and arraigned before the mayor. Despite the county wide quarantine many dogs remain at large. Three Logan residents are undergoing Pasteur treatment after rabid dog bites as the quarantine continues.
Bond sales log shows Series Equola totals of 246750 dollars with 101216 dollars sold to date and 145533 dollars yet to go. the figures reflect the campaign progress and remaining target to complete the series. The report records the amounts allocated to Logan and tracks the ongoing sale status.
Logan Frank R. Larimer named probation officer by June E. L. Ewing. He began duties Saturday replacing Mrs. Wayne Ball whose resignation took effect Friday. Larimer formerly deputy sheriff of Wocking County for three years before Navy service of one year ending with an honorable discharge on May 22 1945.
Dr James Oscar Boyd, former American Legion Logan Post speaker, heads a joint Logan Rotary and Auxiliary meeting schedule. A pot luck dinner at 6136 White House is planned with guests O H Farrar and Anthony Toerner attending at the home of Dr Boyd. Clyde Huffines of West Logan pleads guilty to assault and battery with a $10 fine and costs in Magister St Clair court.
Logan County clerk Thelma Keyes reports one new motor vehicle sale filed in Hocking County for May. Eighty six used car sales filed. mortgages cancelled. Total refits 138 dollars with 95.09 paid to county and 45 dollars to the state.
Arraigned in Mayor Weliner's court Sunday were two persons arrested by city police Saturday evening. Mrs. Tom McCutchin Logan was arrested for intoxication and C. F. LaFollette for brief conduct. Bath was fined 5 dollars and costs.
In Meigs County 1935 to 1944 the Pomeroy National Bank and county agent promoted broiler production boosting weekly sales from 5 000 to 5 000 Broilers and a weekly profit of 1 000. A farmer financed broilers via a small loan then expanded, paying off mortgage and earning 5 000 income in 1944. The bank aided 35 farmers to buy 140 beef heifers in 1938 and placed six registered bulls on farms to improve cattle herds, with total cattle rising to 1 000 beef cows over two subsequent years.
Charles Hayden, a guard at Parkersburg Rig and Reel, pleaded guilty to intoxication and destruction of property. He was fined 94.50 and returned to Meigs County Jail when unable to pay. He reportedly set fire to mattresses and damaged jail facilities after arrest by Chief Adams.
MINERSVILLE advisory council 3-A met Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Henry Whipple, nine families answering roll call. Discussion covered fast and slow time, unanimously voting for slow time. Thursday holiday of business places in Pomeroy deemed inconvenient and unsatisfactory for the farmer. Social hour included group singing. refreshments served to multiple local families and individuals.
Howard K. Ewing known as How ard the Trader purchased the Huber Building at Second and Mechanic in Pomeroy from Mrs. Elizabeth Huber and Mrs. Mary Huber. The one story brick structure between Kroger and Major Clover Farm stores houses Tewksbury Barber Shop Meier's Shoe Repair Shop Watson's Dry Cleaning and the Thrift Shop. No changes to tenants or operations are planned as the purchase was an investment.
Gallipolis State Federation delegates including Miss Florence Kerr and Miss Ethel Maud Young arrive for the annual convention at Miami University Ohio. New officers are installed by national president Miss Margaret Hickey. Local personnel notes list residents returning, visiting, and traveling relatives around Gallipolis and nearby towns.
Senate Finance Committee heard requests to restore allocations cut from the $391.5 million biannual appropriations bill. Bryan P. Sandles urged a $240,810 State Fair appropriation as likely to allow the 1947 fair if Army releases fair grounds by year end. Frank L. Raschig and Leonard J. Stern said $224,470 is needed for a full water supply plan, higher than the House $80,520.
Atty Gen Hugh S Jenkins ruled that merchants and public place operators cannot obtain or sell insurance to shield against damages for violating the civil rights statute. The opinion to Walter Dressel said such policies would defy public policy and enable willful discrimination and penalty avoidance. Dressel noted a company had asked about selling this insurance.
Milton FT. Start Jr. age 17 died Sunday in Columbus after a fractured skull from a motorcycle crash on Lockbourne Road south of Columbus. He was the son of Milton T. and Ruth Swain Start, former Mercerville residents now in the Columbus area. The body was taken to his grandparents Ellsworth and Mrs. Swain. Funeral services are Wednesday at Mercerville Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Cremeens and Rev. Jennings Cremeens officiating. Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Gallia County parents of Sgt. John Jeffers receive word from the War Department that he, a German war prisoner, is released to U.S. military control and will be sent home when transport is available. His brothers Joseph in Patton's Third Army and Jack in naval training are noted, along with a wounded son-in-law, Calvin Waugh, in Kentucky hospital and hopeful furlough plans.
Young seaman Steve Johnson was discharged from the Navy with medical relief after months of hospitalization in Florida and Great Lakes. He arrived home Saturday with sister Adelaide Waldenmaier and daughter Kathryn Ann, then headed to North Carolina where his wife teaches. Mrs. Adelaide Johnson and daughter planned an indefinite visit with her parents J A John Mars and Fred Carman family as Frederick R Carman graduates from Fort Knox armored officer candidate school.
Bobby White Lewis Stiverson and Paul So depart Gallipolis on Monday for Knox ville Tennessee to take jobs at the Alcon Plant of the Aluminium Company of America. The company advertised for help, stressing high school students as desirable recruits. Attends Wedding Mrs Virgil Benson of Rio Grande served as matron of honor at the wedding of Mary Virginia Barker and Albert H Wardner on Sunday May 20 at St Johns Evangelical Church Columbus.
Gallipolis Mrs Anna Gates White president of the Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club and cashier treasurer of the local AALA office was taken to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after nasal hemorrhages during the State Federation meeting trip. Miss Ethel Young accompanying White said she hoped for a quick return home.
Cleveland recorded a record low of 43 degrees by midnight on June 4 with the temperature remaining there for hours. Columbus also hit 43 degrees and Newark registered 44 degrees, marking new all time June 4 records in these cities. Forecaster Milton W. Davis noted the unusually cold conditions for the date, surpassing the 1924 low of 44 degrees.
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