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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1941
Page
5
Six Athens County contractors submitted specifications for repairing the county jail and sheriff's residence. The project, costing four to five thousand dollars, aims to start by April 1 and finish in early May. Commissioner Stratton noted expected budget appropriation this month to fund the work.
An old fashioned health tonics ad claims 8.8.8 Tonic improves weak blood digestion and appetite. It touts benefits for run down condition and restored vitality, urging readers to ask their druggist for 55.3 and the large 20 oz bottle at a saving.
Funeral for Mrs. Ruth Davis Brown wife of Monroe Brown of West Brighton Staten Island was held Saturday afternoon March 1 at 2 pm at Ferguson Funeral Home. The Ohio University graduate pianist active in Methodist and D A R circles left two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Dorothy Ann. Relatives from several states attended.
Opportunities for women in the national defense program were announced Saturday by the manager of the Sixth U. S. Civil Service District. Women will be recruited to fill vacancies as minor inspectors of ordnance material in the Cincinnati and Cleveland Ordnance Districts earning 1260 dollars yearly. Requisite experience includes three months inspecting ordnance or six months in repetitive machine operation. Full information at Athens post office building.
Clyde D. Shaffer age 22 of New Philadelphia was fined 10 dollars plus costs for unsafe operation of an automobile. State highway patrolmen arrested him on Route 33 near Chauncey Saturday night.
An old advertisement touts Prunlax as an energy booster and laxative remedy. It claims relief from constipation and related symptoms and promotes use for adults, children, and infants. Athens Pharmacy is named as exclusive seller in Athens.
Athens Lodge No. 973 will initiate 75 candidates Tuesday night. The event honors Joseph G. Buch grand exalted ruler of the national Elks order.
Wilbur Colburn fined $100 by Mayor Cliff Cornell after arraignment in Pratts Fork for driving while intoxicated. Officials say the case involved an accident Sunday damaging the front and right side of Willis Kerns of Athens damage occurred on Lancaster Street as reported by officers Maple and Bradfield.
Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 p m High Priest Wm B Drake urges good attendance. Visitors will be welcome.
Temperatures climbed to 52 degrees in Athens on Sunday, marking a yearly high. By Sunday night the mercury dipped to 39, then rose to 49 by late morning today.
An evening Route 35 collision west of the city sent John Richards 23 and Charles Dennett 42 brothers in law both of Rio Grande and Mrs Leonard Pigman 22 of Rodney to Holzer Hospital with facial injuries and cuts. The crash involved two cars near the former Fred Foster farm.
Gallia County Automobile Club reviews state highway maps showing seasonal weight restrictions. The highway department ordered a 25 percent reduction in load weights for spring thaw risk to roads and bridges.
A Sunday night meeting at Athens High School discussed forming an Athens area council to unify civic groups and address county problems. The group plans surveys with Ohio University staff, seeks broad local participation, and names a committee to organize the proposed council.
Local relatives report the death in Columbus on Friday of Mrs. Anna Lanning Davis, 85, a former resident of Gallipolis. A sister, Mrs. Charles Bowen of Columbus, survives her. Funeral services and interment were held in Columbus this afternoon.
Gallia report by Edwin McCormick, official weather observer, shows February had the lowest precipitation in ten years with only .38 inch. Temperature ranged from 9 to 62 degrees, and nearly half the days were clear.
Mary Louise Mohr of Gallipolis performs in a piano recital sponsored by the Ohio State University music department in Columbus on Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday night services at Pratt Street Wesleyan Methodist Church start at 7 30 PM instead of 7 PM from Wednesday March 5. Service time adjustment announced by the church to accommodate parishioners.
The buffalo is deemed the most dangerous animal by experienced African big game hunters due to its relentless attack and strong pursuit to defend its territory, making it a formidable adversary in the field.
A vintage ad promotes Penetro Nose Drops claiming two drops open a stuffed nose and help prevent colds when used early. The copy touts a “2-drop method” and urges a stitch-in-time approach with a small supply sold for 25 cents.
William H. McClain 64 owner of McClain Dairy Athens Route 1 died at Sheltering Arms Hospital at 7 25 am after a long illness. A native of Illinois he worked 22 years as dairy operator in Athens County since 1916 after time with Eli Lilly in Pittsburgh and H K Mulford in Philadelphia. He was a registered pharmacist with strong Indiana ties and held Masonic and Eastern Star offices. He leaves his wife Letha no children. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the McClain home with Rev. Fred Lachs. burial Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call after Tuesday noon.
Ross Wright in Ohio reports a new booklet from the Agricultural Extension Service at Ohio State University outlining a year long, size based food program for farm families and small incomes. Free copies are available at the extension office in the Athens Post Office Building.
The State Liquor Board revoked beer and wine permits of P. K. Beckler and James G. Gibbs at 126 W. Union St Athens after they were charged with illegal possession of liquor.
The Athens Masonic Club will hold its regular meeting at the club rooms Tuesday March 4. As a result of a recent contest the losing team will serve refreshments to the winners at 6 30 p m. The business session will follow.
The March meeting of the League of Women Voters is moved to March 20. The league will meet with the American Association of University Women and a special feature is planned. Location to be announced.
The Athens High School President's Club hosted an informal dance in the old gym Friday after the Ath ens Logan basketball game. As with past dances, up to 150 couples attended. Music came from an electric recording machine and proceeds fund a sport dance planned for March 21 featuring Jimmy Littler's orchestra.
Draftees from Athens County may be sent to Oregon for military service after reports from Walter Lawrence Whaley of Glouster. Whaley, just back from Fort Hayes in Columbus, said a rumor linked to Oregon corrections. Parents of the four men who left February 21 confirmed they had been sent to Oregon.
A noon radio program on Athens County crop visitation and 1941 plans featured Frank Pugh AAA chairman and Ross Wright extension agent. Pugh reported county farm data while Wright proposed home garden steps to boost family food production.
Louis J. Scerba a 27 year old resident of Nelsonville was fined $50 and costs by Mayor Dew for driving while intoxicated. State highway patrol arrested Scerba on Route 33 south of Nelsonville Saturday night.
At Sheltering Arms Mrs Edwin Gaylord was admitted Sunday night for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Ralph Richey welcomed a daughter born Sunday night at 11 o'clock. Several local residents including James Brandeberry Stewart Mrs Cora Campbell Mrs Dora Droz and H C Henkle were released Sunday night. Mrs Henry Fisher underwent a major operation Monday morning. L F Jones Athens funeral director shows slow but improving condition after last week’s automobile accident.
Logan Man Dean A. Bailey age 20 of Logan was arrested on Route 33 by state highway patrol Saturday night. He was arraigned before Mayor Dew of Nelsonville and fined 10 dollars and costs on an unsafe operation charge.
Athens County Draft Board announces 10 area men in the fifth call to report Wednesday at 8 am. Walter Whaley is rejected by the Fort Hayes medical inspector for bronchitis. Names include Morrison, Henson, Conaway, Lowry, Manning, Anderson, Frost, Karns, Hoskins, Frederick. Sixth call set for March 10 and seventh around March 15.
Mrs. P L Fagan died at her Angell Ridge home Sunday night at 7 45 after a five year illness. She was born July 2 1869 daughter of the late John and Caroline Robinson of Clarks Chapel. She taught in Athens County schools twelve years and in Shelby County Iowa two years. Survived by husband two brothers Joseph and Harry Robinson Clarks Chapel a nephew and two nieces. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Wednesday at 1 30 officiated by Rev Stanley Jeffery burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after noon Tuesday at the home.
The K. T. Crossen Post Number 21 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening March 5 at 7 30 in the American Legion rooms. Legionaries may register for the Defense Program at this time.
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