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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1945

Page

5

Appraisers Inspect Athens Real Property in County Reassessment

Athens County auditors report ongoing countywide reappraisal of non taxable and taxable property in Athens City. Four appraisers record building details while Bart Davidson compiles replacement values. Ohio University records aid size of original lots. If city work finishes early, farm land work to follow with farmers hired. weather may shift schedules to Welsonville or Gloucester.

Athens Uty Ralph Eliott Athens City Elliott Ohio University Ings Ieking Fred Kittie Len McCune James Wallace Ray Duffee Bart Davidson Neil D.thomas Athens State Hospital Athens County Eliott Welsonville

Honor graduate Ensign Ramsey tops Navy flight instructors list

Ensign Ramsey, son of the Rev and Mrs Ray Ramsey of Van Wert and former Athens residents, received a certificate as a qualified flight instructor at New Orleans. Commander Fitzgerald praised his unprecedented training record and high grades. A 1943 Ohio University graduate, Ramsey starred in varsity football and now teaches naval aviation cadets in Memphis.

Navy New Orleans Ramsey Ohio University Ensign Virginia Bardin Athens Memphis Tenn Naval Aviation

Athens area morale and service results in World War II

A lengthy update lists soldiers from Athens and area units with overseas service. It covers Staff Sergeant Farrell returning from prisoner of war status, Gary Hudnell earning a Bronze Star aboard the Clinton Kelly and in the Pacific, Seaman Merrill Young from Trinidad now at St. Albans, Sgt Alan Barnhill in Manila, Sgt Jack Linscott in Wertheim, Cpl Lewis Steinmetz of the 37th Division with a Silver Star, and Sgt Wayne Welch at Fort Meade winning a Good Conduct Medal for vehicle efficiency improvements.

Gary Hudnell Edna Maye Burke Hudnell Central Ave Clinton Kelly Floyd Linscott the Plains Jack Linscott Wertheim Germany Burgomeister Gilayer Linscott Pacific “Area L. 3 Steinmetz Athens Cpl Lewis Steinmetz Europe Southwest Pacific States England Belgium Wesel Lewis R. Steinmetz Wayne Fl Welch Fort Meade Welch

Divorces Granted by Judge Rowland in Athens County

Divorces granted here for three husbands after default for appearance. Petitions cite neglect and custody of four children. One case notes government support of nine dollars monthly for the children while the husband serves. A separate action against John Thompson was dismissed without prejudice.

Dof. Rowland Athens County. Com Ittley Attefault Petiti Sabo John ‘Thompson

Maud Maurita Gay Born at Marshfield Home

Mr and Mrs announce the birth of Maurita Gay on June 25 at their home on Marshfield Route 2.

Bi ‘Ter Maurita New Marshfield Route 2

Veterans Get First Chance On Farm Machinery

Veterans receive preference certificates to obtain farm machinery under War Production Board orders. County AAA committees issue certificates. dealers must honor them if the veteran can meet price and terms. Certificates aid reestablishment in farming and wartime food production, with penalties for misuse and procedures for appeal.

WFA AAA War Production Board

Two Fined in City Court On Intoxication Charges

Mayor Garth Downey presided as 67 year old resident at 11.4 N Court St and 43 year old Arthur Norman of Sharpsburg pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court this morning. Each was fined five dollars and costs. Tron ore deposits have been discovered recently in Labrador and northern Quebec.

Garth Downey N. Court St Arthur Norman Sharpsburg Franz Woodworth Labrador Quebec

Gas Relief Ad Sparks Local Testimony in Athens

A local Athens testimonial praises Erb-Help for fast relief from gas and bloating after a painful episode. The ad claims the product uses 12 herbs and promises meals become pleasant again, urging readers to visit Athens Pharmacy for this medicine.

Athens Athens Pharmacy

Worstell Named Receiver in Athens Stripping Co Case

Lawrence G. Worstell, Athens attorney, appointed by Judge F. Rowland as receiver for the Athens Stripping Co. partnership of William E. Howell and Leonard L. Burgess. He is to take possession of company assets, manage the business, collect sums due, and hold property pending further court orders.

Lawrence G. Worstell Athens F. Rowland Common Pleas Court Athens Stripping Co William BE. Howell Leonard Il. Burgess Raymond Hi Bod OPA Evel OD

Expanded Job Service for Veterans by USES

USES launches enhanced veteran job service with trained staff in Athens to advise on opportunities, interview and refer veterans, and promote veteran interests locally. Officials stress developing openings by working with employers to meet qualified veterans with suitable orders across Athens and surrounding counties this year.

Pcos Sands Athens WMC United States Allenloyers Ergns Athensanton

Girls to Sell Buddy Poppies for Veterans

Floyd Bolin Post No 3477 of the American Legion, Met erans, announces its annual Buddy Poppies sale on Saturday June 30. Poppies will be sold by Athens Senior High School girls. Funds support rehabilitation and hospital work for county veterans. World War II veterans have raised the need this year.

Floyd ‘Bolin C. A. Parker Athens Parker

Athens Sees Warm Days with Unsettled Nights

Athens records a warm spell labeled summer resort weather with pleasant nights. Temperatures ranged from a high around 4 to a low near 53 last night, and mid morning readings reached 74 degrees as the day progressed.

Athens

Appraisers Named as Court Approves Asset Sale in Coal Case

Fred H Beckler John Gibbs and L B Light named appraisers to value all property and assets of the company with court approval. Worstell sold a Thew Deisel shovel with Kohler light plant to Rend Mar Coal Co for 15000. Athens Stripping Co operates a strip mine in Hocking County near the Athens County line amid five lawsuits including one by Hendley Lundgren Co for 5800 and another by Cuckler for 2265.95.

Fred H. Beckler John Gibbs L. B. Light Worstell Thew. Deisel Kohler- Light Rend, Mar Coal Co Athens Stripping Co Haseen Hocking County Athens Hendley-Lundgren Co Cuckler

William N. King Dies in Cleveland Today

New York Central System general attorney William N. King, 62, died today in Cleveland. He attended Ohio University in Athens and began railroad service in 1908 as a claim agent for several railways including the Heeching Valley, Kanawha & Michigan, and Zanesville and Western.

New York William N. King New York Central Cleveland Ohio University Athens Heeching Valley Railway Kanawha & Michigan Zanesville and Western Railways

Grand Jury Holds Jesse Hillen in Assault Case

Homer Rinehart files affidavit in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court against 53 year old Jesse Hillen of W Union St. Hillen pleads not guilty and is bound over to the grand jury. He is released on a $200 bond.

Homer Rinehart Athens Franz Woodworth Jesse Hillen W. Union St Hillen

Dairy Payments Set For April to June Through Athens County AAA

Irvin A. Wolfe announces dairy production payments for April May and June administered by the Athens County AAA Office starting July 1. Rates: April 0c per hundredweight for whole milk and 17c per pound butterfat. May and June 25c per hundredweight for whole milk and 10c per pound butterfat. Producers may file applications in July and August.

Athens County AAA Irvin A. Wolfe

Hughes Released From Camp Atterbury

Austin B. Hughes Jr of Athens Ohio Route 3 was released from service at the Camp Atterbury Separation Center. He qualified under the Army's adjusted service pay system with 85 or more points. The report mentions ocean depth as about 13 000 feet and advertises Mexiana chafe powder for topical relief.

Camp Atterbury Ind Austin B. Hughes, Jr Athens Army

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