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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1945

Page

15

Ohio teachers join 18 counties at conservation conference

Southeast Ohio educators, administrators, and forestry experts from 18 counties travel to Bonne University for a three day conservation education conference. University leaders and Drs McCracken Benz Dow McClure Wolfe Gier Houf Beecher and Dickman will participate with a program featuring films talks and committee meetings to promote school based conservation study and action.

Athens Ohio Bonne University J. Edith Beecher Violaon University Petip Columbus Herman Humphrey T. ¢. McCracken John Mc. Baker Dean McCracken Harry ¥. Benz C L. Dow 0. E. McClure TM. Wolfe H.T Gier H. T. Houf Edith Beecher I. Dickman Ohio Division of Forestry S. BH. di Jon Hocking County Paul Sears Oberlin College Science Department Alumni Memorial Auditorium Spears Wilbur A. Yauch Ohio University Dow Department of Geology and Geography Ash Cave Ralph M. Kriebel Purdue University

Palsy Walsy Fred Dassett Keeps Growing Circle of Pals

Fred Dassett, 82, long time butcher, says meat scarcity has expanded his list of friends. He recalls a past era when winners were kept in the shop to reward youngsters who came for their mother’s meat order.

Fred Dassett

Virginia Root Dies Thursday In Columbus Hospital

Mrs Virginia Maxine Root aged twenty one died Thursday after a three week illness in St Anthonys Hospital Columbus She was born at Pratts Fork and graduated Shade H S Class of 1949 She worked at Woolworth Athens and resided in Columbus Funeral Sunday at Shade Methodist Church with Rev Earl Cowan officiating Burial at Shade Call Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home after 10 am Saturday

Virginia Maxine Root St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus Zach Pratts Fork Shade High School Woolworth Athens Burlingham Methodist Church Gerald King Ruth Farnham Minneapolis Minn Marjorie Carter Janet Carl Wiley U. S. Navy Great Lakes Bert Gerry Larry Florence King Shade Methodist Church Earl Cowan Shade Dowler and Ferguson Funeral

Bonnie Stover Funeral Set for Sunday at Mt Liberty

Belpre Ohio funeral notice for Bonnie F Stover 38 died at home in Western Washington County near Mt Liberty. Funeral in Mt Liberty Church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Oldecker. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband Lark W Stover three daughters Etta Ruby Marie three sons Earl Jr Clarence Larry four brothers Lester Brookover Clarence Junior Louisville and four sisters Cora Collins Ruby Shock Blanche Carpenter Bertha Hosey.

Bonnie Stover Belpre Bonnie F. Stover Washington County Mt. Liberty Oldecker Clarence Larry Lester Brookover Columbus Junior Louisville Cora Collins Lockney W.va Ruby Shock Akron Blanche Carpenter Bertha Hosey Grantsville

Bill Kircher to Speak Over WLW Saturday

William L. Kircher son of Charles P. Kircher of 32 Second St will speak Saturday at 3 o clock EWT on a program from Station WLW Cincinnati. Pfc Theodore F Potts 34 has been discharged from the Army and returned home with wife Evelyn and daughter after ten months overseas with the 98th Division earning the European African Middle Theater Medal with two bronze stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was hospitalized in England before discharge at Darnall General Hospital Kentucky.

William L. Kircher Charles P. Kircher Second St EWT WLW Cincinnati United Automobile Workers-Cio Potts Theodore F. Potts W. State Evelyn Pfc France Germany England Darnal General Hospital Kentucky Ea Long McBee Co Joseph Scott Philippines Scott McBee Army Europe Pie Eva Scott Joe Lye al High St

Hunter Fined Fifteen Dollars for Non-Resident License Charge

James T. Smith of Chattanooga Tennessee was fined fifteen dollars and costs by Magistrate J. W. Bailey after pleading bailty to hunting without a non resident license. State Game Protector C. H. Moore made the arrest.

James T. Smith Chattanooga Tenn J. W. Bailey C. H. Moore

Carl L Leggs Casualty in Okinawa Action

A brief report says Pfc. Carl L. Legg U S Marine Corps son of Mrs Doris Bragley 122 Ww Union St sustained a gunshot wound in the right leg in action against the enemy on Okinawa He was admitted to a hospital on May 19 for medical treatment.

Carl L. Legg U.S. Marine Corps Doris Bragley Union St Okinawa

Lodi storm damages farms and kills bull in lightning strike

A severe wind and lightning storm damaged numerous properties in Lodi Township from 10:30 p m to midnight. A County Commissioner Ray Bobo's bull was killed. Shafer Orchard barns were destroyed or roofed, debris blocked Route 33. Pearl Sapp farm roofs were damaged. power lines were blown down. other homes suffered damage. Several 4 H clubs and local groups held meetings and planned projects, with officers elected and activities outlined. A note adds that Mark Twain patented a self pasting scrapbook in 1873 with 25 000 copies sold.

Lodi Township Ray Bobo Shafer Orchard

Double Action Urged To Finish Seventh War Loan Drive

Athens County faces a mid campaign test as chairman Herman Humphrey urges "double action" to complete the seventh war loan. Solicitors must reach every adult, who must respond financially. Athens City leads with 100.2 percent, York Township 85.9, and Athens Township 65.9, while county residents express weariness of drives.

Herman Humphrey Athens County Jto Humphrey Okinawa Athens Nelsonville York Township Athens Township Imoney Athens City

OUR MEN IN SERVICE BRAVERY AND HOMELEAVES ACROSS EUROPE

Bronze Star awarded to John W. Burritt for tank action near Nattenheim Germany. Letters recount Pom Metcalf and James North serving overseas 16 and 20 months respectively. Stories detail Lt. dodderer V E Day flight over Germany and Otis McClintock aboard USS Franklin. Corporal Herron in France and Germany. Dowler earns Bronze Star near Kassel. Rardin wings at Selman Field. Zockine returns home after Army discharge from Camp Howze.

James B. North Zora Morrison Wonderland Seaman North Bayonne N. J Radio School Caseo Bay Portland

Mrs Algie Sayre Dies At Home Of A Daughter

Mrs Algie Sayre died early this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Frances Gibbs after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the Gibbs home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving are her brother J Fy Henshaw of Glouster two grandchildren Lois Gibbs Akron and Ernest Gibbs in the Philippines a stepdaughter Mrs Ray Kasler of Columbus.

Glouster Algie Sayre Frances Gibbs Gibbs Maplewood J. Fy. Henshaw Lois Gibbs Akron Ernest Gibbs Philippines Ray Kasler Jurnbus

Dunn Funeral Held in Crooksville Today

Funeral services for Mrs Rosella Dunn who died Tuesday morning at the home of her son in West Logan were held at the United Brethren Church in Crooksville Friday at 2 30 pm with Rev W L Kuehn officiating Burial was in Crooksville Cemetery by the Leonard Funeral Service

Logan Rosella Dunn West Logan United Brethren Church Crooksville W. L. Kuehn Leonard Feneral

Tex Risher, 24, Killed in Amaril Plane Crash

Tex Risher, an aviation instructor aged 24, was killed in an airplane accident at Amaril Tex. Mrs. Howard Figiey of Athens Road has been notified. He leaves a wife and two children. His grandfather John Risher of Newark died the same day.

Tax Risher Howard Figiey Athens RD Tex Risher Amaril Tex John Risher Newark

Teen Girl Fined and Jailed for Theft in Athens

Mary Forbes, 13, of Nelsonville Route 1, pleaded guilty to taking a dress and shoes from a rooming house in Athens. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined her 3 19 and costs and sentenced her to five days in jail.

Mary Forbes Nelsonville Helen Westfall Athens Franz Woodworth Miss Forbes

Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kieerax Medicated Squid

A dubious ad touts a product called Kieerax Medicated Squid that claims pimples disappear overnight after applying Kleere Epon Trac king. It promises customer praise, money back if unsatisfied, and urges immediate action with bold testimonials.

Tostantius Kleerex

Former Meigs Woman Succumbs in Columbus

Mrs. Molly Harrington aged 73, a former resident of Middleport, died at her daughter’s Columbus home. Funeral services will be at Palmer Funeral Home in Columbus with burial at Mt. Vernon, where she once lived. She had resided in Columbus ten years with her daughter Mrs. Howard Williams after the death of her son-in-law. Her husband Lewis Harrington died in Columbus in 1913.

Columbus Molly Harrington Middleport Howard Williams Palmer Funeral Home S. Eight Dent Mt. Vernon New York Central Railroad Lewis Harrington

Sunday Final Day To Sign For Girl Scout Camp Here

Sunday marks the final day to sign for the Athens Girl Scout Camp session starting Monday. Brownie Scouts ages 7 to 10 meet at 9:35 a.m. and travel by Union Buy Station bus, returning 4:10 p.m. An all-scout fare is five cents each way. Intermediates 10 to 14 and Seniors 15 to 19 attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays with return at 4:45 p.m. Leaders include Miss Gertrude Addicets and Mrs Betty Wet. Camp is on 15 acres near Morrison Brown Hill and is owned by the Seniors.

Ian Athens Brownie Browne Union Buy Athens City Shannon Retan Gertrude Addicets Eof Stupman Betty Wet Caubert Kmieh Helen Windisch Jallan Balsam Ruth Khnsenperg Annabelle White Mie Wile Wm Palmer Jy Wolliam Stehr Mis Say Stalderarte Calis Dewee Goddard Roan Merde

Saratoga Carrier Hit Again by Japanese Forces

The Saratoga suffered damage from a torpedo early in the war and supported air operations in the Solomons, Bougainville, Gilberts and Marshalls. It joined British fleet raids in the Indian Ocean, joined Task Force 58 to strike Tokyo, then moved to support Iwo Jima before a crippling enemy air attack.

Saratoga Hayw Jaan Islands Wake Island Pearl Harbor Midway Neal Guadacanal Hatts Solomons Netherland East Indies Pacific L. A. Moebus Lima Ohio Marc A. Mitscher Tokyo Iwo Jima

Blocked Eleventh Street Extends Across Manhattan Route

A blocked segment describes Eleventh Street in New York City running from the North River to the East River without crossing Broadway, indicating a street closure or narrowing in that area.

Eleventh Street New York City North River East River Broadway

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