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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1943

Page

5

Viking P-40s Flight Amid Unclear Reports

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Viking aircraft and P-40s in a cryptic line. The text references power or engine issues and mentions a person or unit, but lacks clear facts, dates, or locations to confirm details.

Fragmentary OCR Note on Army Equipment and Dates

Incomplete text references the Army, old ROC and TY designations, a 1996 context, a light radar system, and a last entry noting a Pu advanta treater and protection. Several garbled phrases and numbers obscure concrete facts or events.

Ugt Roc Army

Cannot parse: fragmentary OCR note about fighting with plan

Fragmentary text mentions fighting and a plan but provides no clear names places dates or actions. The readable content does not establish concrete event or outcome to report with accuracy.

Local Blood Drive Honored by State Leaders in Athens

The Athens Red Cross Blood Donors' Mobile Unit received praise from state leaders after a three day drive at the Methodist Church. Dr Kai A Frey and Athens County Red Cross chairwomen thanked 547 donors whose names were listed, highlighting community effort and efficient operation during the drive.

Columbus Red Cross Athens Kai 4Fet A. Frey Roy Amm Avis Azemesew Athens County Methodist Church Mhe Ounty Carroll Tipvis Rose Dinsmoor Maccombs Ellen George Sheldon Ence Graham Carl Tom Clara Shingler George Turn Anne Comer Jee Burns Madge Leach Pat Burns Howard Fields Grace R. Foster Eliza Powers Zera McBride Bob Jackson Elizabeth Newson Laura Ball Porter Mary Erskine Jane Keating Dora Antio Grace McDonald de Palmer C. J. Ailstock Lorena Smith Gordon Elizabeth Boling I. Blower Edith Mei Rose Stephan Stephan Agnes Ter

Miners Return To Work In Hocking Valley

Hocking Valley miners resume operations at Mines No 6 Millfield and 25 Chauncey with night shifts after midnight. Two mines idle due to flood threat and Car bondale halted over shift disagreements. A long list of named workers and residents across Meigs and Washington counties is noted.

Hocking Valley Millfield Chauncey Carbondale

Brothers, Officers From Guysville Serve in Army

The Brickles brothers, sons of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Brickles of Guysville, are Army officers. Capt. F Roscoe Brickles has served in Australia and New Caledonia and is believed to be at Guadalcanal. Second Lieut. David E Brickles recently graduated from the Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School at La Junta Colo and received a pilot commission. Their father is a retired Athens mail carrier after 30 years.

R. C. Brickles Guysville F. Roscoe Brickles Guadalcanal David FE. Brickles la Junta Colo Athens High School Internal Revenue Bureau Captain Brickles Umbus University Washington D. C Federal Bureau Chicago Illinois National Guard Army Australia New Caledonia David Brickles American University Army Air Corps Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School Athens

Help Your Neighbor as Wright Urges Athens Farmers

Athens County farmers were urged by Ross Wright, county extension agent, to exchange labor to speed planting after Sundays rain. He cited many corn fields planted but slowed by wet weather and encouraged tractors to assist neighbors with plowing and discing, repaid by later help with corn or hay.

Wright Aed Athens County Ross Wright

Leedy Baby Dies at Athens Home Sunday

Kelly Leedy Jr one year old son of Mr and Mrs Kelly Leedy 109 W Washington St died Sunday afternoon at the family home He is survived by his parents three sisters Esta Burgie and Captoe and two brothers Clarence and Beauford Funeral services were held at Jagers Funeral home at 130 pm today and burial followed in the W State St Cemetery conducted by the Salvation Army

Kelly Leedy, Jr Kelly Leedy Washington St Esta Burgie Captoe Clarence Beauford Jagers W. State St Salvation Army

Flood Blocks Route 50 At Amesville Sunday

Rainfall in Athens reached .45 inches. The Hocking River stood at 12.75 feet at 1 p.m. Highest temperature 89, low 63, noon 72. Severe rain in the Amesville area caused a flood of Feder al Creek, blocking U S Route 50 Alternate last night.

Athens C. N. France Hocking River Mercury Amesville Federal Creek

Local youths fined after Athens Saturday fight

Blaine Evener aged 24 of Athens Route 3 and Ray Howard Syx aged 34, along with Chauncey, were arrested in Athens Saturday for fighting. All three were fined $10 and costs each by Mayor Franz Woodworth.

Blaine Evener Athens Ray Howard Syx Chauncey Franz Woodworth

Athens Citizens Defense Corps Members Recalled for Arm Bands

The Athens Citizens Defense Corps asked listed staff wardens and volunteers at City Hall Defense Headquarters to call in for arm bands and certificates. Names include Roger Connor Ellen Biddle Jess Vickers George Starcher Jo Garvin Kenneth Begg Willis Johnson Phillip Schloss E D Shrout and others across roles such as telephonist records clerk Red Cross emergency food and housing decontamination and more.

Athens Citizens Defense Corps Defense Headquarters Roger Connor Ellen Biddle Jess Vickers George W. Starcher Jo Garvin Kenneth Begg Willis Johnson Phillip M. Schloss E. D. Shrout Mary Snyder Ann E. Mumma Red Cross Adele Bird Helen Gray Virginia Harger W. F Wilsey Anna Williams Frank Reed E. W. Moran Frank Harvey Frank B Dilley Mabel D. Crumley Everett Lewis Evan Edwards Delmer Kempton Otis Stimpson

State Civil Service Exams Set for June 30

Miss Gertrude Jones and Carl W. Smith of the State Civil Service Commission announce examinations on June 30 for the State Department of Health posts. Positions include bacteriologist chemist dentist engineer sanitary public health nurse and serologist. tests will be in Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Toledo.

Gertrude Jones Carl W. Smith State Civil Service Commission State Department of Health Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Toledo County Auditors

Boy Scouts Meeting Called by Troop 56 Leader

Troop 56 of Ath ens will hold a special meeting Tuesday night at seven in the Scout club room of the First Methodist Church. All members are requested to be present, stated scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler.

Boy Scouts of Athens First Methodist Church Roy L. Dupler

State Grange Master To Visit Rome Tonight

State Grange master Joseph W. Fichter and Perry L. Green of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will speak at a county program at Rome High School on Thursday night June 10 at 7 oclock. Wayne Wingett and Everett Carbaugh organize. A 7 oclock potluck supper precedes the program with coffee and dessert provided by the Grange and Farm Bureau. Music and entertainment await after the supper. This is Fichters first county visit since becoming state head last November.

Joseph W. Fichter State Grange Perry Ll. Green Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Rome High School Wayne Wingett Athens County Farm Bureau Everett Carbaugh Grange Grange and Farm Bureau Fichter The

Honor Fathers At Session of Athens Grange

Mrs. Fred Luchs guest speaker at Athens Grange meeting honoring fathers. Guests enjoyed iris decor and a banquet for 75 with music by Terrill Snyder Webb and a skit by Mrs. Shaw. Prizes were awarded in a used wool contest. State Master Fichtel to address Rome High School on June 10.

Fred Luchhs Athens Grange Luchs Clarence Day Father Bernadine Terrill Isabelle Snyder Hattie Webb Daddy Della Shaw Celia Hope Mattie Jacoby Audrey Shaw Mae Morrison Eleanor Raymond Atkinson Hazel Morrison Phil Bailey Francis D. White J. K. Bailey Carrie Atkinson Phil Briley Mary Terrill Edith Jacoby Fair Bureau Rome High School Joseph Fichtel

Social Notes of Kanauga and Surrounding Folks

Kanauga social notes recount visits and travels of local families. Mr and Mrs Thomas McDermott of Wellsville visited here for property interests and to see friends. Mrs Edwin Oliver and child left for St Petersburg Florida to join her husband at an Army training camp. Various families including Lewis Scott Harrison and Ber ridge relations shared weekends with kin in Lancaster Columbus and Athens. The No Boss Club met to honor Forrest Fife in Columbus.

Kanauga Thomas McDermott Wellsville Edwin Oliver Child St. Petersburg Fla Oliver Ernest Lewis Vaughn Scott Columbus O. C. Lewis John Harrison Lancaster Harrison Verne Berridge Marlin Berridge Delbert Harrison Northup Eva Claire Swain Victor Swain Athalia Grover Clark No Boss Club Byron Ward Forrest Fife Frank Fowler Verne Rose Verne, Jr Dayton Lewis Brownell Racine John Richards E. C. Venz Venz Holz

Army unit arrives at Ohio University for ASTP training

Twelve Army men assigned to the 1653rd Service Unit of ASTP arrive in Athens to join four commissioned officers and eight enlisted soldiers. ROTC staff transferred to the unit, with Colonel Brannon becoming commandant. The 400 to 500 men will receive basic engineering instruction beginning in June or July.

1653Rd Army Specialized Training Program Ohio University Athens John Brannon James RB. Golden Robert M. French Berwyn L. Miller ROTC Brannon ASTP

War Board authorizes more pressure cookers for home canning

The War Production Board increases authorizations to 275000 pressure cookers for home canning after adding 125000 to the prior 150000. Frank Pugh reports distribution will lag and county rationing remains, with groups able to secure priority supply. Certificates tie to expected home canning output.

War Production Board Frank Pugh Athens County Usda War Board WPA Pugh Victory Gardens County War Board

Shade Alumni Dinner Set for Saturday at Shade High School

The Shade Alumni Association invites all alumni and families to a pot luck supper at 6 o’clock EWT and a following dance Saturday night June 12 at Shade High School. Miss Lizzie Cowan, secretary, announced the event. Henry H. Strickland has returned to Courtland Alabama after a ten day furlough at his mother’s home.

the Shade Alumni Association EWT the Shade High School Lizzie Cowan Pfe Henry H. Strickland Courtland Ala Frank A Strickland Central Ave

Norito Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain

Thousands suffer from rheumatic conditions find relief with Norito claims of fast action for muscular aches neuralgia and neuritis. The advertisement offers an ironclad guarantee refund if the first three doses fail to relieve pain and urges readers to consult a druggist and buy Norito today.

Norito

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