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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1945

Page

5

Labor Relations College in Ohio Is Recommended

Father Kelley, chair of the New York State Labor Relations Board, urged Labor Education in an Ohio address. He proposed creating a Labor Relations College in Ohio and urged labor to expand internal education, scholarships, and public relations with press and radio, to shape public judgment. He cited New York and Ohio as leaders in labor education and called for state support and curricula in schools and teachers colleges.

Labor Relations College Ohio Father Kelley William J. Kelley New York State Labor Relations Board Ewing Auditorium University Tes Babor Labor America Organized Labor College For New York New York State Joint Legislative Committee On Industrial and Labor Conditions Great Britain Ohio State University At Columbus Ohio Federation of Labor Kent State University

Army Specialized Training Reserve tests set for April 12

Dr. Ray G. Wood of the Ohio State Department of Education and Army College Qualifying Test regional director announced a nationwide ASTRP qualifying test on Thursday, April 12, in Ohio and West Virginia colleges and high schools. Eligibility requires a birth between Oct 1, 1944, and Aug 31, 1945, and not older than 17 years nine months on the first day after high school graduation. Maj. Gen. James L. Collins said those passing may apply for a free scholarship of two to four 12 week college training semesters.

Ray G. Wood Ohio James L. Collins Fifth Service Command Ft. Hayes Columbus ASTRP

White Elephant Sale Raises Funds for Ath ens Youth Center

Mrs H M Woods and Mrs A F Jeutter announced $75.85 raised at the White Elephant sale for the Athens Youth Center on Saturday. The event collected items for use at the center, thanked donors including schools PTA and J H Kennedy for truck use, and noted many items were not delivered due to flooding with a rummage sale planned later.

Athens H. M. Woods City Federation A. F. Jeutter Woods Jeutter PTA J. H. Kennedy Messenger

Emma J Shields Dies At Home Of Daughter

Emma J Shields age 83 died Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs Em mett Williams in Chesterhill after a two week illness. She was born in Marion Township Morgan County to Alfred Strahl and Anna Stephens. A Rebekah Lodge member, she is survived by three daughters Beatrice Williams Chesterhill Mrs Brooks Clark Kent and Mrs Mary Hurbley Youngstown, and one son Baron J R Shields Waynesboro Va. One daughter Jessie died in infancy. Husband Charles Oliver Shields died 33 years ago. Funeral services at Fawcett Funeral Home Tuesday at two conducted by Rev J A Bretz. Burial Malta Cemetery.

Chesterhill Emma J. Shields Emmett Williams Marion Township Morgan County Alfred Strahl Anna Stephens Rebekah Lodge Shields Beatrice Williams Brooks Clark Kent Mary Hurbley Youngstown Baron J. R. Shields Waynesboro Jessie Charles Oliver Shields Fawcett Funeral Home J. A. Bretz Malta Cemetery

Nurse Rose Clark Promoted to First Lieutenant in England

Rose Clark of the American Nurses Corps, stationed in England since July 1944, has been promoted to first lieutenant. A former Vinton County health nurse and Athens High School graduate, she represents ongoing wartime medical service.

Rose Clark American Nurses Corps England Vinton County Athens High School

Woman Falls Into Water in Flooded Home

Mrs. Colerick of 385 West State Street was rescued from deep basement flood water at about 8 40 this morning by George Miller of the City Waterworks after slipping on basement stairs. A neighbor heard her screams and called for help before Miller arrived. She was taken to a physician for treatment.

John Colerick West State St George Miller City Waterworks Joseph McBride Colerick McBride Miller

Hill Farmer To Speak at Meeting Here

The seventh and final soil and water conservation meeting will be at Mechanicsburg School on Wednesday March 14 at 7 30 p m Ross Wright county extension agent announced Danville’s Co B Blubaug a longtime State Soil Conservation Committee member will discuss practicing Soil and Water Conservation on Southeastern Ohio farms Local vocational instructors say every farming operation should hear Mr Blubaug A local talent show starts the program Dorothy Frank chairs the Athens Community Institute and John Sheridan leads the soil and water conservation group as sponsors of the meeting

Mechanicsburg Ross Wright Co. B. Blubaug Danville State Soil Conservation Committee Ohio Billbaug Wright Dorothy Frank Athens Community Institute John Sheridan Soil and Water Conservations Group

Emmett Brickles Rites Set For Tuesday in Chester

Belpre Meigs County native Emmett Brickles 66 died Monday after brief illness at his son Wayne Brickles home near Sumner. Survived by two sons Homer and Wayne two daughters Weltha Stanley and Aurelia Hing two brothers Hubert and Pearl two sisters Mary Stiles and Phoebe Lee and nine grandchildren Funeral services postponed by flood to be held Tuesday at Chester Methodist Church conducted by Rev Miller burial Cherry Ridge Cemetery Spencer Funeral Home Belpre open for calling until service time

Belpre Emmett Brickles Wayne Brickles Sumner Meigs County Bedford Township Quin Isabelle Brickles Eagles Lodge Athens Brickles Homer Brickles Texas Welth Miller Cherry Ridge iFriends Spencer Funeral Home

Tewksbury Dies At Albany At 76 Sunday Night

Albany notices report Mr. J. S. Tewksbury, age 76, died Sunday night at his Albany home after illness since September. Survived by brothers William of Akron and Andrew of Orlando Florida and sister Louella of Albany. Burial Wednesday at Hebb Partsville Cemetery at three o'clock slow time.

Albany J. S. Tewksbury William Tewksbury Akron Andrew Tewksbury I Orlando Fla Louella Tewksbury Partsville

CAPC meeting postponed to Wednesday night at high school

CAPC news announces the meeting moved from Tuesday night to Wednesday night at 7 30 PM in the high school venue. The change aims to accommodate attendees and ensure quorum. Residents are advised to note the new date and time.

Three Fined by Mayor Franz Woodworth

Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined five dollars and costs each by Mayor Franz Woodworth. They are Charles Sanborn age 55 of W Union Street Dean Maxwell age 45 of Athens Route 4 and Pat Griffin age 60 of Athens Route 2. Savannah Lodge No. 466 F and A M will meet at Guysville Thursday March 15 for Master Mason Degree practice.

Franz Woodworth Charles Sanborn W. Union St Dean Maxwell Athens Pat Griffin Guysville Savannah

Soldier's Faithful Loss Shocks Cain Family

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cain of 378 Richland Ave. received a War Department telegram that their son, Pfc. Miles C. Cain, 22, was seriously wounded in the Philippines on Feb. 4. A later letter disclosed he had lost his left eye while serving with Ohio 37th Division. Cain, a veteran of the New Georgia, Guadalcanal campaigns, had been stationed across Bougainville, Flat Islands, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. He enlisted Dec. 1, 1942, trained at Camp Wheeler, Ga., and went overseas in March 1943 after working for Zerkle Transfer Co. in Middleport prior to service.

Frank Cain Richland Ave War Department Miles C. Cain Philippines Ohio Cain New Georgia Guadalcanal Flat Islands Bougainville New Zealand New Caledonia Pic. Cain Camp Wheeler Zerkle Transfer Co Middleport

Ration Roundup Details Stamp Validities and Limits

AP report outlines continued rationing across meats and fats blue stamps through spring into June, sugar five pounds via stamp 35, shoes airplane stamps indefinite, gasoline coupons four to five gallons, and fuel oil period one through five remaining valid for rest of heating season with last year period four and five also good.

Associated Press OPA

Men in Service Award Badges and Commission In Europe

Pvt Hunter Brown son of Mr and Mrs Hunter Brown St Clairsville awarded Combat Infantryman Badge for ground action in France. Forrest Donald son of New Straitsville receives Purple Heart at Roosevelt Base California after wounds from action October 25 1944. Martin O Ginnan of Jacksonville Florida earns battlefield commission to second lieutenant in Company E 393rd Infantry Regiment, husband of Virginia Ginnan and Jacksonville High School 1933 graduate who mined before service.

Hunter Biddle) Brown Hunter Brown St Clairsville France United States Forrest W. Donaldson New Straitsville Frank R. Walker USN Roosevelt Base Terminal Island Calif Donaldson 99Th Infantry Europe Martin O. Ginnan Jacksonville 393Rd Ginnan Virginia 0. Ginnan Jacksonville High School

Speeding fining and revival at Luding church notice

Speeder Gilbert P Cooper 26 of Ath ens Route 1 pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz L Woodworth to driving under the influence at 30 mph in a 35 mph zone. He paid a $10 fine plus costs. A revival meeting at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Luding features Rev James Carder as evangelist and the Grate sisters as singers with Pastor N L Russell. An aspirin ad promotes J Joseph Aspirin at 10c for 100 tablets offering value and speed.

Gilbert P. Cooper Athens Franz L. Woodworth Luhrig Pilgrim Holiness Church Luding James Carder

Duo-Piano Artists Bartlett and Robertson In Athens

Personalities of the music world Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson, duo-piano artists, bring a concert to Memorial Auditorium Athens Tuesday night as the season finale of the Community Concert Association. Since 1927 they have toured the U S and abroad, performed with major orchestras, made Columbia Masterworks records, and appear regularly on radio. The event is open to Athens Association members and reciprocity members from Parkersburg.

Ethel Bartlett Rae Robertson Thhrough Columbia Memorial Auditorium Community Concert Association Athens London Royal Academy New York Philharmonic Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra Igliso B.B.C Toscanini Philharmonic Columbia Masterworks Athens Community Concert Association Parkersburg

Wednesday Club Elects New Officers

The aAiany Wednesday Club met at Mrs. Charles Shaver's home on March 7. Elected for the coming year are Moss Florence Brown as president Eldon Dailey as first vice president Perry Munn as second vice president H M Stinson as recording secretary Edward Lasch as corresponding secretary Frank Stevens as treasurer Earl Baughman as parliamentarian and Orville Daily as historian. The program featured a paper titled Rayons and Nylons by Mrs. H M Stinson. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

aAiany Charles Shaver Moss Florence Brown Eldon Dailey Perry Munn H. M. Stinson Edward Lasch Frank Stevens Earl Baughman Orville Daily

Club Calendar shifts and society notes in Athens

Athens County notes report a Monday club meeting at 1 30 p m with Mrs Gertrude Brumley 7 University Terrace and a 7 30 p m Eastern Star meeting led by President Mrs H F Cakenougher Also a Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles potluck after its 7 30 p m gathering Mrs Byron Danford visited Columbus with her daughter in law and Cullen Irish land and son then traveled to Athens to stay with Mrs IC E Rydholm Flight Officer Cullen Irish is stationed in England Mrs Irish and son reside with Mrs Danford at 163 N Lancaster St Mrs L C Baker returns home from Waukegan IL two weeks visiting her son in law and daughter pharmacist Mate and Mrs Carl Clifford and sons Curtis and Kenny.

Athens County Democrat Women’s Club Gertrude Brumley University Terrace H. F. Cakenougher Athens Order of Eastern Star Eagles Mon Iday Byron Danford Cullen Irish Land Son Columbus Irish Albuquerque N. M IC. E. Rydholm Cullen Irish England Troop Carrier Command Service L. C. Baker E. State St Waukegan Carl Clifford Curtis and Kenny

Fighting Lady Filmed In Pacific Seen At Local Theater

Photo report details an anonymous flattop in action in the Pacific, shown at a local theater last week and praised for its photography. Navy officer Edward Finley helped with the shots and plans to return to Ohio University after the war.

Pacific Naval Edward Finley Ohio University Wavy Finley March of Time QO. U. Journalim George Starr Lasher O. U B and O Athens Roberta Holobaugh C. A. Parker Stewart St India John Stack Charles Stack University of Cincinnati Navy John Jean Herron Tom Tinker Tom Turkey David Fetch Red Cross D. I. Gandee Feths Tom Turkey

McDougal WSCS Meets at Home of Mrs LaFollette

McDougal WSCS met at the home of Mrs Addie LaFollette for an all day meeting with a potluck luncheon for ten members. The next gathering is set for March 15 at Mrs Irvin Wolfe's home on Church Street. Priscilla Needle Club plans a one o clock lunch at Mrs J D Haskins home on Grosvenor Street with regrets due by Tuesday noon.

McDougal Wis.c Addie Lafollette Irvin Wolfe Church St Athens Priscilla Needle Club J. D. Haskins Grosvenor St

OU Girls Stage Annual Prep Follies in Memorial Auditorium

Athens students performed a dramatic potpourri of skits and songs in the University of Oklahoma Prep Follies, featuring Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Mu acts. Costumes ranged from Victorian to phosphorescent, with choruses and solo numbers and interludes recalling last year’s scenes.

O. U Memorial Auditorium Alpha Delta Pi Mej Foxholes Alpha Gamma Delta Joyce White Timmy Overholt Daisy Alpha Xi Delta U.S.S.O.U Jo Fares Athens Sylvia Schuler Lois Dixon Ch Omegas Patty Denton Barbara Pritchard Prep Follies Patty Dentons Ann Rogalsky Wanda Quest Phi Mu Pat Patterson Zeta Tau Alpha Dll Jenny Peg Brown Anna Mae Keever Mary Calkins Joan Seaman Phi Sigma Sigma Itterbugs Rae Fi Beta Phi St. Louis Mary Ann Menual Sally Link

Prep Follies War Memorial Theme Opens Skit Night

A lively Prep Follies at Memorial Hall featured a skit with Patricia Connor Mary Brown and Beth Riley. Isabell Brown Betty Lee McCashill directed with Anne Maccombs on piano. The chorus wore pastel outfits and sang Stardust. Mary Kennedy of Athens participated.

Patricia Connor Mary Brown Beth Riley Isabell Brown Betty Lee McCashill Anne Maccombs Air Corps Mary Kennedy Athens Elizabeth Kolenich

Glamor Tips From Wanda Mead For Winter Turban Style

Glamor columnist Wanda Mead demonstrates a bold winter turban using a bright net over a wrapped white head scarf. Clip and center the net, tuck ends at the back, and layer another net for extra fullness to achieve a page boy backdrop look.

Wanda Mead Vanda Wanda

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