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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1944

Page

5

Judge rules Nelsonville liquor rule conflicts with state act

Athens County Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland holds Nelsonville may ban Sunday liquor sales but must allow weekday sales after midnight until 2 30 a m under the Ohio General Code. The ruling upholds the city’s Sunday ban while striking down the weekday after midnight provision as inconsistent with state law.

Nelsonville Athens County Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Rowland Lulu Williams Court of Appeals Franklin County Neil House City of Columbus Akron

Thornton & Minor Rectal Ointment and Suppositories Ad

An old advertisement touts pain relief products from Thorn and Minor Clinic. It promotes a 1.00 tube of Rectal Ointment and inexpensive Rectal Suppositories, claiming quick relief from pain itching and soreness. The selling point highlights ease of use and availability at Athens Gallaher Drug and other drug stores.

Thorn& Minor Thornton & Minor Athens Gallaher Drug

Scouts' Paper Drive Begins In Athens

Two truckloads of waste paper were collected by the Boy Scouts of Athens as the drive started. Commissioner George M. Fee said more than ten tons were accumulated for today’s delivery. Paper is stored at the Methodist Church and nearby garages. A State Highway Department truck gathers the paper while a town house to house canvass is planned. Leaders Jim Hooper Louis Thompson Russell Shields and Charles Krauskopf organized Troop 54 50 56 as the effort began from the cemetery gate on W Union St and will end at the Children’s Home after 33 stops.

Boy Scouts of Athens George M. Fee Methodist Church Dr. Morgan Carpenter’s Hardware Store State Highway Department Jim Hooper Louis Thompson Russell Shields Charles Krauskopf Cemetery Gate W. Union St Children’s Home

Addison Carpenter Dies at Home of Son

Addison Carpenter 85 died at his son L E Carpenter's home 75 E State St Wednesday afternoon. His wife Amanda died four years ago. He leaves one son L E Carpenter of Athens one sister Mrs Lydia Kincade Athens and a grandson Bill Carpenter Athens. Funeral at 2 p m Friday at the Carpenter home burial in West Union Street Cemetery friends may call after 7 o'clock Thursday.

Addison Carpenter L. E. Carpenter E. State St Amanda Athens Lydia Kincade Bill Carpenter Carpenter Home West Union Street

Gill Sees To It That Gasoline Isn't Wasted

Lieut. Joseph Gill and the Liberator crew of Texas Star survived a four hour mission over Wiener Neustadt Germany. The bomber was badly damaged with one engine out and a smashed bombsight while 100 holes riddled the fuselage. Gill, the last to leave, twisted his knee as an ambulance carried him away, the lone casualty of the mission.

Gill Joseph Gill C. M. Gill E. State St Wiener Neustadt Germany Texas Star

Ration Roundup for Food and Fuel Stamps and Liquor

Details for Blue and Red stamps in Book 4 with point values indefinite. Sugar and canning sugar limits and dates through Feb 28 1945. Gasoline stamps with phased validity June 21 to Sept 21. tires and fuel oil coupons. notes on inspections and license numbers. Ohio liquor allotments through July 1 with specified whiskey gin options.

Ohio

Mrs William Beckel 63 Dies at Luhrig Home

Mrs William Beckel aged 63 died at her Luhrig home this morning. She is survived by husband and five children Victor Akron Earl Marion Ind Lester Gas City Ind Charles Athens Norma at home. A sister Stella Jones New London and brother William Hutchens Houston also survive. Funeral Saturday June 24 at 2 pm at the Christian Church New Marshfield conducted by Rev B H Pugh. Friends may call at Becket home Luhrig after 10 am Friday.

New Marshfield William Beckel Luhrig Victor Akron Earl Marion Ind Lester Gas City Charles Athens Norma Stella Jones New London William Hutchens Houston Texas Becker O.F.S

Traffic Court Conference Set for Saturday in Columbus

H G Sours announces first Ohio Traffic Court Conference at the Neil House Columbus on June 24 with Gov Bricker as Honorary Chairman. Invites extended to mayors judges sheriffs and county prosecutors. Aims focus on better traffic safety and enforcement with Norman Damon and Waymon McCleskey as main speakers. Panel discussions include Col George Mingle and Barney O Donnell with other state highway officials as vice chairmen.

H. G. Sours Ohio Department of Highways Highway Department Neil House Columbus John W. Bricker Common Pleas Court Norman Damon Automotive Safety Foundation Washington, D. C Waymon B. McCleskey Ohio Bar Association Col George Mingle State Highway Patrol Barney O'Donnell Division of Traffic and Safety Cylan W. Wallace Bureau of Motor Vehicles Harry E. Neal

Negroes GOP Club Formed in Athens County

The Athens branch of the Arcone Republican Club was organized at the county meeting in the courthouse Monday night. Officers elected were George E. Russell chair, John Howard vice chair, Clifton Coursey secretary, Merold Jewett delegate. The club aims to protect against selfish interests and back principled candidates per the constitution. The county body includes delegates from branches in Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Plantsville, Kilvert, Lathrop and Stewart. Athens branch has 59 members. Switzerland has manufactured paper since Basel’s first factory in 1440.

Athens Arcone Republican Club George £. Russell John Howard Clifton Coursey Merold Jewett Russell Arcone Athens County Republican Club Nelsonville Glouster Plantsville Kilvert Lathrop Stewart

Our Men at War Reach Overseas in World War II Units

Mrs Norman Engh of University Terrace learns her husband Pvt Norman Engh has arrived overseas with his 155 mm gun unit on a Southwest Pacific island. Their son Pfc Jack Engh serves in the Marines. Set John Romine has been transferred from Australia to a New Guinea bombing squadron, while Kenneth Romine is at Maxwell Field Alabama. Lawrence Holter earns staff sergeant rank in Ft. Benjamin Harrison Motor Corps and S Set Holter, Troy High School graduate and Ohio University veteran, visits on furlough with wife Edythe Sheets and daughter Sherrill in Waterford. Cpl Genter, Ireland based in Ordnance, now in England with Quatermaster Corps. Kenneth Beckley stationed at Camp Peary Virginia. training began June 10 1944.

Norman Engh University Terrace Pvt Pvt. Engh Pfc Jack Engh Southwest Pacific Jack G. M. Romine Set John Romine Ordnance Australia New Guinea Kenneth Maxwell Field Ala R. S. Henderson Coolville Lawrence Holter Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind S. Set Holter Troy High School Ohio University Edythe Sheets Sherrill Waterford Robbie Genter Colonial Apartments Cpl. Genter Ireland Ordnance Department U. S. Army England Quatermaster Corps Kenneth A. Beckley A S S. H. Beckley Albany Camp Peary

Pilgrim Holiness Church Rally Planned in Athens

The Pilgrim Holiness Churches of the zone announce a rally at the Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church on Friday June 23 at 8 pm Speaker will be Rev Earl Wachenschwanz of Carbondale The Rev William Brown of Carbondale will lead the service and special music will come from various churches

Athens

Car of Fertilizer on Siding in Athens

Irvin A. Wolfe, chairman of the Athens County Agricultural Conservation Association, announced a car of fertilizer is on the Athens siding. He advised farmers to contact the AAA office by telephone or letter before coming in, as orders can be filled only while fertilizer lasts.

Irvin A. Wolfe Athens County Agricultural Conservation Association Athens

Two Ohio men named sergeants-at-arms for GOP convention

Harry Kelly of Nelsonville and Bert Barnes of Athens were appointed sergeants-at-arms for the Republican national convention. They will report to GOP headquarters in Chicago on Saturday after departing Athens on Friday.

Harry Kelly Nelsonville Bert Barnes Athens GOP Chicago

Tomato crop ripens at William Cooper’s Washington Street farm

One of the season’s first ripe tomato crops is grown by William Cooper at 232 W Washington St. He notes his green beans have ripened since June. Also a grocery tip urges asking for Post’s Raisin Bran, a crisp wheat and bran cereal with California seedless raisins.

William Cooper Washington St Post California

Hitler Effect Not Cause of Nazism According to Journalist

Gladys Perrow Wehr, journalist and lecturer on international relations, told Ohio University's summer convocation that Hitler is the effect not the cause of Nazism. She reasoned German upheaval before and after the Austrian invasion, the 1918 defeat as personal disgrace, and Nazi propaganda shaping youth. She predicted a German demand for compromise peace once Allies reach Germany and urged Americans to view Germany with extroverted perspective.

Hitler Ohio U Gladys Perrow Wehr Ohio University Germany Nazi Party

Scouts of Troop 59 Take Overnight Hike

Paul Vercoe and Roger Gilkey led Troop 59 on an overnight hike starting at 4 p.m. to the Peach Ridge scout cabin. They trained for second class tests with signaling tracking and nature study, played a softball game, and prepared supper and breakfast before returning around 11 a.m. Water buffalo milk pasteurized in glass bottles is sold in Peiping China.

Paul Vercoe Roger Gilkey Boy Scouts Peach Ridge Boy Scout Board of Review Peiping China

Know Aspirin Demand St Joseph Aspirin Now

How to know aspirin by asking for St Joseph Aspirin no other brand compares. Claim says no faster or stronger option and prices at 10¢, promoting it as the world's largest seller and urging demand for St Joseph Aspirin.

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