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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

5

Petition Filed for Athens County Soil Conservation District

Athens County petitions were filed for a soil conservation district. A public hearing is set for April 5 in Columbus at 2 p.m., chaired by John F. Cunningham of Ohio State University. Landowners outside municipalities would vote if the petition gains approval.

Athens Messenger Athens County Soil Conservation District State Soil Conservation Committee Athens County Ross Wright Columbus John F. Cunningham College of Agriculture Ohio State University Wright Mr. Wright

Buckleys Canadies Cough Mixture Ad

Buckleys anadiol Cough Mixture promises quick relief from coughing by loosening phlegm and clearing airways. The ad touts a non syrup formula priced 45c and 8c, with distribution noted in Glouster at Economy Store and Drury Drug Store.

Buckley Canada Glouster Drury Drug Store

Kenny Pickets Await Parley at C D Kenny Co

Freight was unloaded behind closed gates at the strike bound C D Kenny Co as picketers watched from the street. Negotiations are expected to begin tomorrow with a federal conciliator arriving. Strikers have kept vigil since Monday morning amid posters on parked cars announcing the strike.

C. D. Kenny Co AFL Teamsters’ and Chauffeurs

Charting a course through wage costs and price freezes

Harvester outlines how rising wages, higher materials prices, and frozen prices threaten profits. Management argues only government price increases can sustain wage hikes and production, warning of losses if the wage and price disputes are not resolved. It appeals to farmers, city dwellers, and 39,000 stockholders to consider a fair path forward.

Harvester

Disastrous 07 Flood Anniversary Recalled In Athens

The Hocking River flood 39 years ago crushed Athens with six to seven deaths and 1000 displaced. Water shortage halted The Messenger, railroads suffered massive damage, and homes along Richland Avenue were swept away while several rescuers died.

Hocking Athens Charles L. Creamer Richland Ave Messenger Hocking Valley K&m B&o University

Flood Control Report Explained in Hocking County

Army engineers explained that no developments justify a detailed survey since last year’s hearing in Logan on a Brush Creek reservoir. The report notes property and population do not match project costs and says the decision can be appealed to Washington before March 29, not affecting Burr Oak reservoir authorized in 1944 act.

Hocking County Army Logan Ohio River Division Columbus Brush Creek Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors Washington Burr Oak Reservoir

Discharged Veterans Listed by Towns and Ranks

A long list of discharged service members from Ohio towns includes Glouster clients Wallace Pierce and Cecil Hartley, The Plains Charles McCallcar, Gore Dean Hood, Logan Virgil Robinson, Harrisonville Clarence Jordan USNR, Bradford Norman Cain, Diltz, Corning Grover Alexander, New Lexington John Lybarger, Bellows Brady, and many others. The report enumerates ranks from Pvt. to colonel level in a roster by town, with no further details on unit or discharge dates.

Trimble Miles E. Wolfe Gore Dean A. Hood Middleport Warren D. Black Logan Virgil M. Robinson Frederick Primmer, Jr Robert C. Bryan Elson K. Kennedy Harrisonville Clarence S. Joridan Corning Pic Grover C. Alexander Walter E. Storts Gerald R. Wood Arthur W. Osborn Charles B. Stephens Pfic Clyde A. Fleming Gallipolis Fkc William H. Saunders Pfc Dowald F. Rose Harry G. Rutherford WOJG Granville C. McDaniel New Lexington John Ee Lybarger James A. Bail Vernon E. Johnson Scarpenter Hal B. Harmon Guysville Denny M. Ashcart

Dzuro to Speak on More Than Conquerors at Deanville

Capt John M Dzuro recently returned from service in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters will address Deanville tonight at 7 pm on the topic More Than Conquerors. He served at Sicily and Anzio where he led religious services for 7000 men across 33 units four times daily for 62 days and held weekly Jewish services. He was awarded the Legion of Merit and later served in the Foggia area and the Philippines with the 37th Division as Protestant chaplain.

John M. Dzuro Deanville Community Center Dzuro Sicily Anzio Foggia Philippines

Soldier Arrested Five To Face AWOL Charge

Harold E. Darnell a 19 year old soldier was arrested after being absent from Camp Atterbury Indiana since February. Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce will turn him over to Columbus military police per Sheriff George Bateman.

Harold E. Darnell Frank Joyce Columbus Military Police George Bateman Camp Atterbury Ind Bateman

Rector Resigns From St Timothy's Episcopal Church

The Rev. Dr. John R. Stalker, rector of St Timothy's Episcopal Church for 28 years, resigned yesterday to become professor of practical theology at Bexley Hall Divinity School of Kenyon College in Gambier Ohio.

Massillon John R. Stalker St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Bexley Hall Divinity School Kenyon College Gamnbier

Athens High Debate Squad Heads To State Tournament

Athens High School debate team earns spot at the State Tournament at Ohio State University April 5 and 6. The first team features Carolyn Herbert Jo Ellen Young affirmative and Joann Paterna Al Gubitz negative with a reserve squad listed. Greek squad earned state berths by defeating Dayton at Newark in February and will also debate at the American Legion meeting next Tuesday.

Athens High School Ohio State University C. H. Roberts United States Carolyn Herbert Jo Ellen Young Joann Paterna al Gubitz Jackie Deem Joann Vance Emma Lee McCune Marian Vanity Gary Ripley Athens American Legion Dayton Zanesville Newark Roberts

Athens County Music Teachers to Elect Officers at April Meeting

The Athens County Music Teacher's Association announced officers will be elected and a year’s program outlined at a meeting April 29 following a club gathering at Athens High School. Plans include county school exchange assembly programs and National Music Week observance in May. Southeast District Music Festival in Jackson March 23 and the National Music Educators Conference in Cleveland March 27–April 2 were discussed. Members present included Miss Malone chairwoman along with Mrs Luella Clifton Rome Alice McCombs The Plains Grace Wood Chauncey Marjorie Malone Coolville Pauline Heft Athens Junior High John Simcox Glouster and W C Fingerhut Athens.

Athens County Music Teacher’s Association Athens High School County Exchange Assembly Jackson National Music Educators Conference Cleveland Luella Clifton Rome Alice McCombs the Plains Grace Wood Chauncey Marjorie Malone Coolville Pauline Heft Athens Junior High John Simcox Glouster W. C. Fingerhut Athens Miss Malone

Engineers To Meet At Hotel Berry This Thursday

Hocking Valley Society of Professional Engineers will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hotel Berry. Speaker will be Engineer George Clark of Ohio University who has recently returned from England.

Hocking Valley Society of Professional Engineers Berry George Clark Ohio University England

FSA Officials Attend Columbus Staff Meeting

L. A. Cramer, district FSA supervisor, and L. C. Ridenour, associate FSA supervisor, attended a staff meeting in Columbus on Thursday and Friday.

FSA L. A. Cramer Farm Security Administration L. C. Ridenour Columbus

Warren Wolfe Dies at Home in Racine

Warren Wolfe aged 74 died at his Racine home after a long illness. He is survived by wife Libbie Wolfe, a brother Mettof East Liverpool, and a sister Mrs. John Compton of Columbus. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the residence with Finsterwald Funeral Home in charge. Burial in Letart Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

Warren Wolfe Racine

Major Woodworth to Address IOOF Meeting in Jacksonville

Maj. Charles Woodworth of Athens will address the Athens County IOOF Association at its session in Jacksonville Friday evening. All Odd Fellows are invited to attend.

Charles Woodworth Athens Athens County Ioof Association Jacksonville Odd Fellows

VFW Post to Elect Officers at Floyd Bolin Post 3477

Floyd Bolin Post 3477, VFW, will hold an officer election at 7 30 p m on March 15. Commander C T Ailstock announced the meeting details.

Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW C. T Ailstock

Watt's Suppositories Advertised For Prostate Trouble

Railroad man claims backache and urinary issues stem from Prostate trouble. Watt's Suppositories, marketed after the doctor’s death, are sold nationwide with testimonials. Pack includes one dozen for $1.25 or two dozen for $2.50. money back if no relief. Sold at multiple pharmacies in Athens and surrounding towns.

Watt Clines Pharmacy Athens Starks Pomeroy Balls Pharmacy Nelsonville

From where I sit housing strain and shared homes

Keefer Cole describes a town facing a housing shortage with two families sharing a home. He notes six children and a dog in one house and four children with three cats in another. He and Sara cope with crowding by sharing four glasses of beer, framing moderation as a friendly postwar relief.

Keefer Cole Connecticut Sara

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