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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1944

Page

5

Ohio University offers new course for Aid for the Aged staff

A new summer course Case Work with the Aged at Ohio University trains 15 county Aid for the Aged staff. Instructor Loretta Cusick oversees six hour weekly sessions over eight weeks, with enrollment limited to workers from 10 counties. The program, a pioneer staff training venture, was organized after state and university conferences and will be monitored by the State Welfare Department.

Ohio University Loretta Cusick State Welfare Department Sociology Elinor Hixenbaugh A. Lee Henderson Columbus Nina Harris Athens Wayne H. Whitcroft Chillicothe Rowena Sprout Athens Couny H. J. Jeddeloh Jeddeloh R. K. Longley Morgan County Carrie M. Neutzling Meigs Mayme J. Heiner Gertrude R. Carman Gallia Margaret Tananer Wayne I Whitcroft Docking Linn C. Davis Jackson Pearl Dunlap Velma Graham Perry Fred W. Nolan Washington Nina P. Weiland Fairfield Blanche Howell Vinton Rowena G. Sprout Treda M. Bean Pauline Grim

CAPC NEWS Meeting for All Cadets

CAPC NEWS schedules a meeting for all cadets on Tuesday June 20 at 7 30 p m at the Air ort.

Airort

Sudan Grass Best Pasture In Emergency

Ross Wright says Sudan grass is the best emergency pasture to secure extra funds for War Bonds. It can be seeded in June on good land and fertilized to yield in six weeks. Poultry notes discuss culling flocks due to low egg prices and exams of bird vitality to guide removal decisions.

Ross Wright Athens County Wright Mr. Wright

Boy Scouts Meeting Tonight at Fairgrounds

George M. Fee, district commissioner, will kick off the waste paper drive as Troops 50 54 56 and 59 meet at the Fairgrounds at 7 30 tonight. The four Athens troops plan contests and will receive collection schedules and second class test instructions before the Board of Review’s next meeting.

George M. Fee Fairgrounds Athens Board of Review

University Promoting Girl Scout Institute Event

Ohio University, in the Physical Welfare Department, sponsors the Girl Scout Institute on June 22 and 23 with the theme Girl Scout Leadership a War Job With a Future. Miss Agnes Jones will lead round-table discussions on Democracy in Small Groups Community Service Music and Dancing Understanding Children Working With Committees and Girl Scout Laws and Promise. Sessions June 22 run 4 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 30 in the Women's Gymnasium with four hours on Friday. Open to anyone in this section of Ohio.

Girl Scout Institute Ohio University Physical Welfare Department Agnes Jones Kenowva Ohio

Gallia Man Arrested By Patrol for Speeding

The State Highway Patrol arrested Kenneth W. ter of Gallipolis for speeding on Route 7 north of the city Saturday night. He was rearraigned before Municipal Judge Janes of Gallipolis this morning.

State Highway Patrol Kenneth W. Ter Gallipolis Janes

Our Men in Service Highlight Wounded Hero and Relatives

In Italy Pfe. Kermit I. Hanning recovered from wounds and praises the American Red Cross for supplying toilet articles stationery and recreation. His family includes Sgt. Delbert R. Hanning on Corsica and Lieut Mare M. Hanning in England. Other service updates note aviation cadet Johnnie L. Davis at Greenville Field and multiple family members serving across the globe with moves, awards, and news of care and training.

Pfe Kermit I. Hanning Italy American Red Cross John C. Hanning Athens Red Cross The Johnnie L. Davis Estella Davis W. Franklin St Nelsonville Greenville Army Air Field Miss

Remarkable ERB HELP Promises Relief for Athens Woman

An Athens woman reports relief after taking ERB HELP a herbal compound. She previously spit up acid liquids after meals had stomach bloat headaches and irregular bowels. She now eats normally with no gas or spitting up and her bowels are regular. The ad claims ERB HELP cleanses bowels clears gas acts on liver and kidneys. Athens Pharmacy at 7 North Court Street is listed.

Athens Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Agiv

War Bonds offer tax rebate through interest gains

Bank of Athens cashier F H Sands says War Bond buyers bear lower long term tax burden than nonbuyers. He comments on the Fifth War Loan drive opening in Athens, noting that paying for the war comes from taxes now and later, but bond owners receive accumulated interest as a rebate.

F. H. Sands Bank of Athens Athens Sands George Mr. Sands

Wayne Lutz Dies at Home in Rutland

Wayne Lutz age 64 longtime educator and former superintendent of Pomeroy and Gallipolis schools died at his Rutland home after an eight year illness. Survived by wife son Lt Commander John Lutz, daughter Mrs R J Sheets, sister Mrs Loren Williamson and one granddaughter. Funeral at Rutland Methodist Church with Miles Cemetery burial. Service time pending son’s arrival.

Pomeroy Wayne Lutz Rutland Pomeroy Schools Gallipolis John Lutz San Francisco R. J. Sheets Loren Williamson Methodist Church Miles Cemetery

Romine Dies Suddenly While Mowing at Dexter

Joseph E. Romine, 64, longtime Dexter resident and Fairmont Cream Co. huckster, died Saturday while mowing his lawn. A former school board member and Mason, he is survived by his wife, five children, a brother, and a granddaughter. Burial at Castor Cemetery.

Dexter Joseph E. Romine Fairmont Cream Co Romine Masonic Lodge Wilkesville John Strong Gallipolis Martha Chapman Carl Randolph

David Bollinger Leaves Telegraph for OWI Overseas Service

David E. Bollinger Jr., city editor of The Telegraph in Painesville and son in law of Mrs. W. V. Daggett, resigns to join the overseas branch of the Office of War Information. He will depart for New York City on June 21 after graduating from Ohio University in 1935 and 1937 service on the Painesville paper. He is married to Ruth Daggett and has two daughters. his wife and children will stay in Painesville.

David E. Bollinger, Jr Telegraph Painesville W. V. Daggett N. High St Athens Office of War Information New York City Bollinger Ohio University Ruth Daggett

WAVE Recruiter to Visit Athens on Wednesday

A WAVES recruiter and an office of naval officer procurement officer will be at the Athens Post Office all day Wednesday June 21 to review interested women ages 20 to 36. They will provide information on naval training schools and allowances for WAVES dependents.

Charlotte Bierce J. L. Bostwick Office of Naval Officer Procurement Columbus Athens

Royal Select Masters Elect Officers at Athens Council No 15

Athens Council No 15 Royal and Select Masters holds its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple Wednesday at 7 30 p m for election of officers for the ensuing year. All Companions urged to be present. Stated by Ellis Doodworth, Master.

Athens Royal & Select Masters Masonic Temple Ellis Doodworth

Paramuthia Lodge Plans Special Master Mason Meeting

Paramuthia No. 25 A. M. will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m to confer the Master Mason degree on a candidate. Visitors are welcome and all members are urged to attend. Ernest F. Hart, Master.

Ernest F. Hart

Funeral services for Charles M Jarvis

Funeral services for Charles M Jarvis retired railroader who died at his home in Stewart will be held Tuesday morning at 10 at the residence. Rev Baxter will be in charge. The piece closes with a unrelated line about sound waves at zero Fahrenheit traveling 1000 feet per second.

Coolville Charles M. Jarvis Stewart Baxter

Mrs Romine Honored At Shower At Elmwood Place

A shower was held in honor of Mrs James Romine at 57 1 2 Elmwood Place on Thursday evening June 15 hosted by Miss Ethel Pierce Miss Virgie Quincy and Mrs John Kollister. Prizes were awarded to Miss Sidney Douglas and Miss Betty Kennard. Guests enjoyed floral centerpieces baby pink and blue decor and tiny stork favors. Ice cream and cake were served to the honoree and a list of attendees plus those who sent gifts were noted. Also mentioned are travel stories from Fred Weber and Frank Dean and an upcoming Sunset Garden Club meeting at Mechanicsburg School with Prof. R M Sultz and Mrs T M Wolfe speaking.

James Romine Elmwood Place Ethel Pierce Virgie Quincy John Kollister Sidney Douglas Betty Kennard Howard Romine Alberta Russell Charlene Quincy Richard Banks Joe Evener Betty Dinsmore Edith Hartman Richard Rutkoskie Steve Benyi Roland Emig Kenneth Reeder Robert Sands Jack Tedrick Philip Romine

Parsons Families Honor Sons on Furlough Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Parsons Amesville celebrate sons A C Howard Parsons and Clair Parsons on seven day and one day leaves from Chapel Hill NC and St Albans NY while guests include Amos Bretz John Parsons Deeter and many area families. A cake reads U S Navy Waves Forever.

Clyde Parsons Amesville Howard Parsons Clair Parsons H.A Howard Chapel Hill N. C Clair St. Albans Hospital L. 1 New York Amos Bretz Howard and John Parsons Arthur Deeter Rena Deeter Roger McAllister Stewart Clyde Deeter the Plains Gerald Tinkem Floyd Bretz Little Hocking Carl Bretz Ethyl Shott Guysville Laura Deeter Coolville Katherine Pierce Sharpsburg

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel at Sag Harbor Farmhouse

Major Hush Grantland an Army Intelligence officer and his Chinese ally Lee Chow hide with Madge Graham in a Medge Graham Sag Harbor farmhouse passage. FBI man Mr X. tests, three enemies await below, and Madge orchestrates signals with Hugh Grantland to confirm safety before proceeding with the plan. The tense scene blends espionage risk with family protection as the crew coordinates a cautious return.

Hush Grantland Lee Chow Medge Graham Sag Harbor Grantland Mr. X F.B.I Junior Roderick Madge Ronald Mums Hugh

Young Adults Picnic by Presbyterians Planned for June 22

The Young Adults Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School hosts a picnic at Mr and Mrs Harold Howell home Route 56 on Thursday June 22 at 6 o clock Members should bring their own table service If rain occurs the gathering moves to the church at 900 A number of Athenians attended the Chillicothe Horse Show held June 17 and 18 at Cedarwood Farm Stables Chillicothe Ohio

Presbyterian Sunday School Harold Howell Chillicothe Cedarwood Farm

Page Five Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

On Monday Past Matrons Auxiliary of the Eastern Star holds dinner at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple followed by initiation of Junior past matron Mildred Gieseke 000 W E A Review meets at 7 36 p m in LO OF Hall after which the W B A Club also meets Kappa Phi Alumnae potluck at Miss Bernice Kayser 97 N Lancaster St 6 30 p m Piano pupils of Mrs Gordon Kinney give a recital Monday June 19 at 7 30 p m in Athens High School music room Tuesday American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p m at the Legion Home Central Ave Methodist Church primary department practices at church 3 p m Tue Thu Fri for Children's Day Central Ave Methodist Youth Fellowship meets with Mrs Robert Sheldon Lancaster St at 4 p m to bake cookies each girl bringing 1 or 2 cups sugar

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mildred Giesecke Kappa Phi Bernice Kayser N. Lanecaster St Gordon Kinney Athens High School Central Ave

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Pioneer Venture Capc News Veterinary Service Bes Dr. LeGeer Squibb Sudan D. D. Moyer Ohio State University Moyer Boy Scouts Budge the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation James A. Carmichael University Terrace Owen J. Carmichael Baker Shoemaker Calif Solomons New Zealand California Owen Capt E. E. Carmichael Monalee Salinas Carmichael South Pacific Fort Ord D. P. Carmichael Calcutta India Hubert M. Weatherby Selah V. Weatherby North Africa Sicily Turkey Weatherby Great Lakes Emery E. Coen Frances Coen Athens Route 4 Jesse J. Brown Pvt Richard M. Brown Pacific Marines Henry Evans Plains William E. Evans Ft. Jackson S. C Evans Pfc Camp McCain, Miss Ben E Evans Esther Goldsberry Set Dale Goldsberry England Harold E. Young Sergeant Young Wilbur A. Young May Ave Young Sergeant Goldsberry George Fulton Shade Hubert Fulton David Bollinger OWL Overseas Service Royal Paramuthia Lodge Nicole Fred Weber Sally F. W Maplewood Place Washington, D. C Chevy Chase, Md Frank Dean Second St Dayton Russell J. N. Dean Officer's Club van Cleve Hotel Sunset Garden Club Mechanicsburg R. M. Sultz T. M. Wolfe Albany Garden Club von Howard Lancaster Freda Mae Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Adele Garrison Graham Jerry Ticer Jerry Charley Kent Hugh Grantland Carpenter Howe. Co Sound Investment Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co Lostro Building Athens, Ohio W.E.A. Review Lo.o.f W.B.A. Club American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Methodist Church Primary Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham R. FE McCammon Berry Hotel Bldg Finance Corporatio Keystone
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