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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1942

Page

5

Auto Use Tax Stamps On Sale In Athens July 1

Gasoline rationing may be enforced in Ohio if needed and five dollar auto use tax stamps for the new fiscal year begin sale at the Athens Post Office. Stamps in red replace green, show make model and license details, and must be displayed by July 1. Stamp serial numbers will aid identification if rationing occurs. apply by dampening windshield area.

Athens R. D. McNeal Internal Revenue Post Office Harry F. Busey Columbus OPA Ohio Busey

Athens High School honors seniors at musicale

At Athens High School a musicale honored seniors with certificates and awards. Perfect attendance honors went to Wright, Farley, and Harris, with several students earning Latin, dramatics, citizenship, and scholarship recognitions. DAR and essay contest awards were presented, and future scholarship prospects noted for Kissner, Dowler, Miller, Cole, and Houck. The program featured student performances and a reception followed in the Little Theater.

Athens High School Musicale Oliver Wood Isabelle Brown Virginia Coleman Ruth Alice Wright Kenneth Erwin Kenneth French Dick Hoisington Bill Sprague Bob Sprague Dix Schenz John Farley Wanda Cole Juanita Haning Betty Harris Yvonne Lemoine Betty Wyckoff Martha Lou Dowler Bill Pendry Henry Miller Bill White Richard Ingerham Gene Kissner Galdys E. Moore Marjorie Browning David Nichols A. A. Nellis Robert P. Tompkins DAR Martha Caskey Julian MacQuiston Joan Murphy Edgar Albaugh John Haller Edwin McPherson Irene White Sue Coury Martha Cottingham Barbara Danford Ruth Gentry Betty Griswold Hattie Lou Grones Ruth Ann Grover Anna Belle Houck Jane Maccombs Dolores Whaley Mary Jean Williams James Clark Mickey Daugherty Ben Fulton Cletus Hart Charles Hewk Margery Browning Mary Chadwick Joanne Leben Anna Matters Betty Lee McCaskill Sylvia Schuler Kenith Erwin Virginia Stansbury Megaphone Scholastic David Goldsberry Marvin White Ohio University Harry Peckham Anna Beile Houck Capital University Mary Pierce Dea McKinstry Kathleen Lavelle Dick Mackinnon Elaine Hess Elise Rowles Ruth Grover Jane Gladding Mary Jeanne Williams Howard Bobo Gene Kissiner Homer Johnson Bob Sands Little Theater Mary Connett Lois Dixon Wanda Quest Dixie Forsaker Annabelle White

Athens County Joins Dairy Month Cheer with State Support

Ohio proclaims June Dairy Month under Gov Bricker slogan Victory Demands Healthy Americans. Athens County cooperative effort includes three local distributors Banks Ice Cream C o, The Bennett Co., and Cline Ice Cream Co. Students receive penny milk through Penny Milk Program at multiple schools and sites. county dairy income tops 400000 with dairy products leading county earnings.

John W. Bricker Athens County Ana Voge ANG Wilt MK United Nations Ohio Food For Freedom United States Department of Agriculture Athens Banks Ie Cream Co Bennett Co Cline Ice Cream Co

Chauncey Distribution Set for Saturday at 8 A.M

Chauncey-Dover District surplus commodities will be distributed Saturday June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Robinson Building. Eligible recipients should bring containers and ID cards. In unrelated business, George Johnson age 29 of W Washington St appeared before Mayor Franz L. Woodworth, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Relief Office Robinson Building George Johnson W. Washington St Franz L. Woodworth

Donaheys Plan Early Start In Nelsonville

Donaheys announce an early move to Nelsonville for their clay products plant. The Ubdrichsville operation houses unique dies and presses, with plans to expand into septic tanks grease traps and 300 to 600 gallon tanks to meet state laws. The facility covers 200 acres with 20 kilns and will employ about 50 locals, plus two clay experts, as machinery moves in within a month.

Ubdrichsville Donaheys Donahey Ohio War Production Board Donahey Company Nelsonville

Officers Installed By Chapter of DAV In Athens Armory

The Conrath-Bean Chapter 37 of the Disabled American Veterans installed officers for the coming year at a meeting in the Athens Armory. Installed were Earnest McGraner as commander and service officer, Harry F. Minney as senior vice commander, William J. Mansfield as junior vice commander, Daniel A. Pierce as treasurer and adjutant, Clarence Mullins as chaplain, Edison Gaston as officer of the day, and Marion Koon as guard.

Conrath-Bean Athens Earnest McGraner W. Union St Harry F. Minney William J. Mansfield Stewart Sr Daniel A. Pierce W. Stimson Ave Clarence Mullins Chaun

Registration at Ohio University Reaches 1188 at Noon

Enrollment at Ohio University for the first eight weeks of the summer term stood at 1,188 at noon, registrar F. B. Dilley announced. Officials expect total enrollment near 1,400.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Auxiliary Police To Assist on Flag Day Ceremony

Athens Civilian Defense Corps auxiliary police will assist in Flag Day ceremonies on Sunday June 14 at Ohio University campus. Chief J B Grogan announced volunteers must report to the flag pole at the campus entrance at 1130 AM.

Athens Civilian Defense Corps Ohio University J. B Grogan

34 Men of District Arrive at Ft. Knox

34 men from Athens area arrive at Fort Knox to join the 8th Armored Division for basic army life and technical training. They will learn to operate and repair armored vehicles as the division moves across terrain, with top performers sent to armored schools and officer candidate programs. Names listed include J Skinner Glouster and many Athens Nelsonville Coolville Carbondale residents.

FT. Knox Athens, O 8Th Armored Division William M. Grimes Dices Sas Ptsl BMS Wiln Armored Force School Armored Force J. Skinner Glouster Paule Prater New Marshfield Ralph Orlan Knowlton Ernest W. Rowland Athens Adam J. McConnell Elden M. Grinstead Trimble Glen E. Burson B. George Conant Bernard D. Colbert Buchtel Kenneth W. Stump Carbondale Riley R. Brandon Nelsonville Roy Hubert Mace Clarence C. Carsey John W. Reed David R. Steenrod Lawrence C. McKibben Albert L. Hayden Laurence D. Oliver Leste E. Carpenter Frost Charles H. Robe Shade Leonard R. Crow Mineral

HOLC Sues Shaner In Court Action

The Home Owners' Loan Corporation files in Common Pleas Court a suit seeking 1246.41 against J. W. Shaner for missing January 1942 installments on a promissory note. Also named are Raymond Shaner Pearl Hensel Vaughn Hensel Virginia Motsinger and Charles Motsinger with liens on real estate in the E. Lynne Addition Nelsonville securing the loan.

J. W. Shaner Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Common Pleas Shaner Loan Corporation Raymond Shaner Pearl Hensel Vaughn Hensel Virginia Motsinger Charles Motsinger E. Lynne Nelsonville

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge in Greens Run

Leo Huston of Greens Run pleads guilty before Justice J. W. Bailey to assault and battery. Sheriff George Bateman reports Huston was fined 10 dollars and costs after the charge was filed by Houston's wife.

Leo Huston Greens Run George Bateman Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey Houston

Farm Bureau Families Plan Meeting Friday

All Farm Bureau families invited to a county meeting and supper Friday evening June 12 at Richland Ave School announced by Rev. Earl Cowen farm master. Families asked to bring a pie with west side residents in house dresses or overalls and east side participants, winner of the membership contest, dressed as they like.

Farm Bureau Richland Ave Earl Cowen

Minersville PTA Pots Luck Supper Friday

Minersville PTA hosts a pots luck supper at the school Friday evening marking the final meeting of the fiscal year. All members are urged to attend and meet the officers.

Minersville Pta

Hospital Admissions and Victims Update in Ohio Towns

Naomi Baldwin of Glouster admitted for major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. John Griffith of Pomeroy admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. Margaret Hawk and her daughter Betty, victims of a May 15 attack by Charles Hawk, released as very much improved. Others released include George Merchant, Mrs. Frank Gibson and infant son, Mrs. Helen Quest and infant, and Mrs. Margaret Lemoine with infant daughter. all remain under care or recently discharged.

Naomi Baldwin Frank Gibson Harrisonville Helen Quest Euclin Drive Margaret Lemoine Glouster

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