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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1943
Page
5
Disjointed lines describe a coastal defense and Allied forces near MacArthur with mentions of Japs, reinforcements, and military action. Vague references to Marines, air power, and smashed positions hint at a wartime report with uncertain names and places.
Athens city council voted to revert to Central War Time on Oct 1 and resume faster time in April. The move aligns with state practice while university operations stay on Central War Time. An $800 pool funding boost was approved, bringing the season budget to about $1,600 with expected self coverage. guards will be paid $1.50 daily and a part time aide hired to curb vandalism. Councilman George Minameyer attended. he recently returned from Columbus after a serious operation.
Pete Parkis age 52 of N Court J J pled guilty to unlawfully exhibiting a gambling device. He was fined $50 and costs and received 10 days in jail suspended on lawful conduct. Parkis was arrested June 10 for exhibiting a tip sheet.
James William Cumley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cumley of 7 N. Congress St., attends the Boys State at Delaware Ohio conducted by the American Legion with about 500 boys. Selection is by principals from top students for leadership and governance study. Cumley has served on the Boys State Council.
Dr. Carl A Frey of Ohio University reports Crystal Pool water is in excellent condition. Tests show satisfactory chlorine content and correct copper sulfate concentration to prevent algae, with water clarity within permissible limits. The findings were conveyed to Athens safety director A N Johnson.
Lieut Col John Brannon outlined the Army Specialized Training Program unit at Ohio University. About 500 youths aged 18 to 22 will train here from July for 12 week cycles in basic engineering, drill and study with privates pay of 50 dollars monthly and cadet leadership, potentially advancing to Officers Candidate Schools.
E. H. Carbaugh in charge of the Athens County Emergency Farm Labor Service reports strong demand for farm labor with more calls than applicants. Office is at the Athens Post Office Building under county extension agent Ross Wright. registrations welcome from workers and farmers seeking help.
The Busy Bee 4-H Club of Can a onville met June 18 at the school building. Officers and advisor Adah Ruth Sutton planned to attend the Advisors' and Officers' Conference at Stewart that evening. Mary Esther Burch demonstrated outline embroidery to monogram handkerchiefs for fathers. Recreation led by Mary Louise Miller saw Bernadine Klingenberg win a memory test and Jessie Ann Crawford win a cracker eating contest.
Capt. E E Carmichael returns to the United States after service in the South Pacific. Pfe Carl Lee Wood wounded in Myrtle Beach while on Army Air Forces duty. Cpl Charles F Wood transfers to Walter Reed after a pass. Glennis Foughty at Great Lakes. Karns in North Africa. Augustine meets Karns in Africa. Sgt John L Slatu moved to Idaho from California. Eugene N Schuster in pre flight training at Rochester New York. Jack Quest and Schuster trained at Atlantic City. Pfc Robert Morehead to Scott Field Radio School. Rev John V Stephens elected moderator of the Ohio Presbyterian Synod at Alliance.
Mrs Tressa Stethem travels to Camp Lee Virginia to visit her husband Rol land Stethem stationed there. Beginning July 4 Rev Miller will preach at the local Methodist Church every two weeks on Sunday evening at 8 30. Several local attendees joined the funeral of Mrs Emma Sisson in Reedsville. Pvt Earl L Clark moved from Fort Hayes to Camp Lee. Families Dorst and Bissell moved into newly purchased homes on the Guyan Road. Stewart and Irene Hughes visit grandparents in Long Bottom.
Federal grand jury yesterday indicted Dr. Lester L Taylor a 78 year old Yellow Springs physician and three women on charges of conspiracy to violate the national narcotics law.
An official report from the ministry of interior states that a quake in the Adapazar region of Northern Anatolia on Sunday caused at least 285 deaths. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as authorities assess damage.
V O Kail, Plains High School teacher, leads summer 4 H Club program work in Athens County. Advisors and officers from York Grange Hall Coolville Stewart and Albany High School meet to discuss duties of leaders. Club officers include president vice president secretary treasurer news reporter and recreation leaders.
Mrs Hazel Jones McVey died Monday night at her home near Albany shortly after delivering a son. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Townhouse Church with burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Survived by husband Edd McVey and seven children Lee Owen Madge Iona Eunice April Sue and infant David Edson. her mother Carrie Jones of Albany. three sisters Leona Jones Eva Farrett and Madge Wilson. and two brothers William of Albany and Robert serving overseas.
Social notes list visits and guests from McArthur and nearby areas. Effie McCarley hosts her son Franklin, and daughters in New York City and Cincinnati. Others include A S Willis after boat training, Dr H D Chamberlain and wife off to Lake of the Woods, Camp Perry visits, Joan Rumbaugh in Fort Wayne, Edith Hutsinpiller in Gallipolis, John Beckley Jr. relatives in Athens, Homer Goddard in Pittsburgh, A P Howell at Great Lakes, Emmy Lou Fornwall heading to Fort Benning, Dee Henry in Athens, and notes on triangle stamp collecting.
The War Labor Board denied a request by the United Brick and Clay Workers of America for general wage increases at six Ohio refractory plants. It said workers already received all raises under the Little Steel formula and found no inequity versus similar jobs in the local market.
From Berlin the Nazi naval weekly Die Kriegsmarine reports the Atlantic convoy system is improving for the Allies. It says the Nazis must develop new submarine types and better attacking methods to overcome the improved escorting and coordination.
Moscow reports the second anniversary of Germany’s invasion as a routine work day for Russians. A sole event noted was an exhibit of captured German weapons at Gorki Park of Culture and Rest.
The Buchtel Victory and Jolly Sewing Clubs met at the school house with advisors Mrs Wilfred Sheets and Mrs Blanche Newman in charge. Members present were Nelma Jean Sayre, Esther Mae Wright, Phillis Wright, Margaret Robinson, Charlotte Thomas. Next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Nelma Jean Sayre.
The Athens County Red Cross chapter received a $1000 donation from the Ohio Coal Association. The gift, via cashier’s check, comes from fines paid to the United Mine Workers strike fund and will be retained locally for Red Cross use.
The Oak Grove 4 H club met at the Grange Hall with 16 present. Most members plan to sew dresses while two boys handle the gardens.
The Ashadian 4 H Club held a swimming party at Crystal Pool in Athens on Sunday. Thirteen members and three guests attended, led by club advisor Dick Bobo.
An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as faster than aspirin and the world’s largest seller at 10 cents. It emphasizes safety and urges demand for St Joseph Aspirin.
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