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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
5
Athens police announce a Bicycle Field Day at the Fairgrounds next Monday with events for all ages. Registration by 2 pm, races including slow, relay, and geared bike contests, prizes for winners, and a safety emphasis led by Police Chief J. Rogan. If weather delays, event shifts to Thursday July 8.
Hocking Valley Livestock held its business meeting Wednesday evening at Beth Marshall's home near Guysville. The program featured a history quiz and a dumb spelling bee led by Bernadine Klingenberg and Rt Rhodehaver. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marshall.
The Athens County Selective Service Board No 1 based at Athens City Hall is trying to locate Clarence F Starkey whose last address is 405 Court Street. Mail to that address is returned and if Starkey does not report within a week he will be classified delinquent.
Pvt. Robert J. Sprague of Athens writes to Ellen Biddle praising the Red Cross for aid at Fort Slocum New York. He details a Red Cross bus to the subway, a canteen at the dock, travel help in New York City, money lending, wrapping, sewing, hospital care and overnight accommodations for service members.
Myrtie Lou Blauser daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Blauser writes in this months Reader's Digest giving a young perspective on war and future. She attended elementary school in Marietta graduated Westfield High Bartlett Class of 1942 active in public speaking dramatics ranked sixth in a state extemporaneous speaking contest. She works now in the Ohio River Division of the Army Engineers Corps in Columbus. Mrs Blauser summers at Cutler plans to return to Athens residence in September. Mr Blauser has been in Liberia since November 6 1941 and hopes to fly back around July 15. Miss Blauser intends to enter Ohio University School of Journalism in September.
Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 F and A M will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple to confer the Master Mason degree on one candidate. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome, announced Worshipful Master George M Snider.
Cmdr Charles L Woodworth promoted from captain to major serving with Army Air Forces Basic Training Center at St Petersburg Florida. Others include Raymond W Marquis completing training at Chanute Field and ASTP transfer for John M Welsh. Weldon G Blodgette and Everett E Barnhart assigned or serving at Camp Hood Casper Air Base. Wade H Howard in Navy boat training at Great Lakes. Willis M Wiseman on overseas duty after Tank Destroyers School at Camp Hood.
Clarence Samford of Athens High School told Athens Rotarians that the war increases American history, social studies, economics, geography and government courses. He warned youth may graduate without US history, urging more courses and link to citizenship while noting crowding out of some subjects. Dean Armbruster retired as club president. Dr. Frank B. Dilley to lead next year.
Kiwanis Club presents a 10 o'clock show at Schine's Athena Theater tomorrow to raise cards and magazines for troops aboard train in Athens. The program features Sis Hopkins with Judy Canova, a Popeye cartoon, and two colored cartoons. Admission is one deck of cards or 10 magazines. open to all ages 6 to 60.
Ohio State Liquor Director Don Fisher reported that less than 80 percent of qualified registrants bought their maximum liquor ration during the initial four weeks ending June 26. Whiskey led purchases, and state stores ended the period with ample stock of packaged spirits including popular brands.
In eastern Ohio, all but two mines resumed full operations ending a prolonged stoppage. United Mine Workers District 6 President John Owens said Willow Grove and Dunglen remain idle and expressed hope they would reopen soon.
Benjamin Stanton of Coalville and Fritz Sams of Frost were fined 15 dollars and costs each for fishing without a license by Justice of the Peace J. W. Bailey. Willard Guess of Frost paid 15 dollars and costs for failure to display name and address on a trot line. arrests by State Game Protector C. H. Moore.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Lodes welcome a daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital. A son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Conrad Martin in Akron. A son born to Mr and Mrs A Beshara in Gloucester on Saturday. A son born to Mr and Mrs Paul Booker at 88 Maplewood on June 21. Mrs Phyllis Logan Davis underwent a minor operation yesterday. Bert Knight underwent a major operation yesterday. Judy Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs G E Mitchell at 5 N Shannon Ave had a tonsillectomy today.
Heavy rain swept Athens ending a blistering stretch as temperatures fell from 96 to 68 by afternoon with 1.27 inches reported. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. France noted the rain and regional cooling effect.
A display of textbooks and reading materials for school administrators and teachers opens Wednesday in Room 313 Ellis Hall at Ohio University. The exhibit, linked to the Health and Nutrition Institute, runs through Friday and is open to the public.
The Associated Press outlines changes in wartime rations. Meats and cheese stamps expire June 30 while certain blue fruit and veg stamps become valid July 1. Coffee stamps shift dates late June to July and August. Gasoline A coupons allow four gallons through July 21 with new books issued July 22. Fuel oil periods start July 1 and stove rationing may come in August.
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard’s replacement and Davis’s resignation follow disputes over price control authority for production. The meat butter and coffee subsidy rollout without Davis’s knowledge spurred opposition from farm state members and contributed to his decision to step aside.
The Athens police report several thefts from Victory Gardens with a city ordinance carrying a 300 dollar fine and six months in jail for garden molestation. Vernon Otey, 21, was fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication. Bessie Love, 48, was fined ten dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace.
The War Department announced a Reserve Program granting 17 to 18 year old high school graduates military scholarships for basic Army training at selected colleges. Up to 25 000 Reservists, in addition to 150 000 active ASTP participants, will be admitted. Reservists remain inactive and wear civilian attire until 18th birthday, then enter active duty for trained service.
Lieut. Col John E. Brannan announced that 99 more men joined the Army Specialized Training Program at Ohio University yesterday, bringing the campus total to 175. A 62-man unit arrived from the University of Utah for Company B in Howard Hall and another unit from the University of Wyoming joined Company A in the Men's Dormitory.
Ross Wright county extension agent spoke to Athens Kiwanis Monday night on pest control for Victory Gardeners. Dr C A Frey announced details of a free show at Schine's Athena Theatre Wednesday at 10 AM to raise magazines and playing cards for Mrs Ernest McGraner to distribute to troop trains. Dan Kovach George Rose of Glouster and Harlan Nelson attended. All mines in the Hocking Valley area were reported working to Gay.
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