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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1943

Page

7

Athens County Mines To Resume Full Time Operation Tuesday

Athens County coal mines will return to full operation on Tuesday after two days idleness amid wage contract controversy. Miners may rejoin tonight for night shifts as publishers received word from international officers via the district president. Officials expect a settlement within two weeks as operators and workers anticipate a resolution.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Athens County Mines Athens County Trimble Meia T. Rainey United Mine Ers Owens District J. Rainey

Swisher Dies at Asbury Church Area

I. M. Swisher died Sunday morning at his Guysville Route 1 home after a three month illness. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Kayser and Mrs Hazel Law, both of Guysville Route 1. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Asbury Church with burial to follow in a nearby cemetery.

I. M. Swisher Guysville Ury Church Rt. Kayser Hazel Law Asbury Church Every

Krecker Speakers At State Dinner On Ohio Academy Stand

The Ohio Academy of Science met at Ohio State University in Columbus last weekend. Attendees from Ohio University included Dr. F. H. Krecker retiring president, and several professors from zoology psychology botany geography physics. Amos Anderson was elected vice president. Speakers included Anderson Gier Cooper Roach and Frew.

Ohio Academy of Science Ohio State University Columbus Ohio University F. H. Krecker Rush Elliott William C. Stehr Hershel Gier Lee Roach T. C. Frew James P. Porter Amos Anderson A. H. Blckle A. W Boetticher Cooper Roach Frew

Mayor Fines Three Drivers In Athens County Weekend

State patrolmen reported three arrests and an accident in Athens County over the weekend. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined Hazel Williams of Columbus 10 dollars for speeding, Hugh Stephenson of Stewart Route 1 for permitting an unlicensed driver, and Clarence Davis of The Plains for speeding. An off road accident on Route 216 near Nelsonville left L. J. Corwin and three passengers uninjured.

Athens County Franz Woodworth Hazel L. McWilliams Columbus Hugh Douglas Stephenson Stewart Route 1 Clarence E. Davis the Plains Nelsonville L. J. Corwin Glouster

Puppet Show at University Elementary Fuses Puppets and Story

Grade two pupils supervised by Helen Evans staged a three act puppet show titled Pranks of Robin Goodfellow at University Elementary School. Children used puppets for the Robin Hood tale and involved themselves in scenery, stage setup, and puppet making with impromptu speeches.

University Helen Evans Robin Goodfellow Amelia Potts Ruth Walters Mary Leonard

Spring Cleaning Day in Athens Tomorrow

Athens residents are urged to place trash in curbside containers for early morning collection. Mayor Franz Woodworth announced a city salvage campaign with iron to be collected separately.

Athens Franz Woodworth

Sheltering Arms Daily News Briefs

Mr and Mrs Carl J Cook welcome a daughter born Sunday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Alma Tinker underwent an emergency major operation Sunday. William Watkins, recently discharged, was admitted again for medical treatment. Josephine Guerra underwent a minor operation today. Alex Radovich and Stanley Vrabec, students, were fined $5 and costs each after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth on assault and battery charges.

Carl J. Cook Stewart St Sheltering Arms Hospital Alma Tinker Lancaster St William Watkins Columbia Ave Josephine Guerra Alex Radovich Stanley Vrabec Franz Woodworth Jerry Zadan

Men at Hocking Mine Donate 85.50 to War Fund

Members of Local 5096, United Mine Workers of America at Hocking Mine contributed 85.50 to the Red Cross War Fund. The donation was collected by voluntary gifts, announced by Miss Ellen Biddle, Red Cross executive secretary. The Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star added 20 to the fund.

Red Cross 5096 United Mine Workers of America Hocking Mine Ellen Biddle The Athens Order of Eastern Star

Social Notes of Hemlock and Surrounding News

Hemlock reports Miss Sally Simon taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan for appendectomy. Mrs. Mildred Post learns husband Ralph transferred from Fort Thomas Kentucky to Fort Knox Kentucky. Pvt John Santos and Pvt Alex Ciber of Camp Young California visited Nina Davis. Pvt and Mrs Wallace Tharp returned to Columbus. Mr Tharp left Columbus to return to Camp Blanding Georgia after furlough with parents Homer and Vivian Tharp. William Tokie, Margaret Orris and daughter Anna Mae visited Zanesville. Mrs Jane Smith returned from Dayton. Mrs Mildred Snowden and Mrs Glenna Williams visited Lancaster. Mercer Levion and Ray Latta of Corning visited Wednesday evening. Harvey Betts of Nelsonville visited Thursday. Mrs Isabelle Murray Congo visited in Williams home Friday. U S Crop Corps plans to enroll about 360000 women for farm work this year, 60000 from cities and towns.

Pimples Vanish Overnight Claim for Kleerex Medicated Liquid

Advert reads a safe medicated Kleerex that dries pimples overnight. Users praise clear complexions after applying before bed. Money back if unsatisfied. 47c bottle offered by Athens Pharmacy on Court Street.

Athens Pharmacy 7 Court St

Athens Area Servicemen Enter Training and Promotions

Five men from the Athens area depart from Fort Benjamin Harrison to basic training in Greensboro and Camp Kohler. Promotions include Second Lieut. Robert H. Wheaton in the Middle East and Lieutenant William Phipps MacDonald after OCS at Fort Benning. Other updates note Pfc. Clyde Mansfield Jr. earning expert bomber mechanic status at Keesler Field and John E. Lumberger advancing to staff sergeant at Camp Breckinridge.

Robert H. Wheaton Fred Wheaton Athens Ninth U. S. Air Force Middle East Provost Marshall William Phipps MacDonald J. F. MacDonald Anderston Ind Army Infantry Fort Benning MacDonald Camp Wheeler Clyde Mansfield, Jr Clyde Mansfield E. Mulberry Sr Army Air Forces Technical Training Command Keesler Field Miss John E. Lumberger John Lumberger Glouster Camp Breckinridge Murray City High School 389Th 98Th Infantry Division

All Invited to Discussion on Water Conservation

Open meeting at Hotel Berry on Wednesday evening May 5 at 7 30 EWT will discuss water conservation for the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys and post war conservancy plans. Speakers include Dave Warner of the Ohio Conservation Department and R F Schulkers of the Ohio Development and Publicity Commission. Sponsored by the Athens County Industrial Association with Hocking County conservancy leaders and Burr Oak Dam Association officials.

Hocking Sunday Creek Hotel Berry Dave Warner Ohio Conservation Department R. F. Schulkers Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Athens County Industrial Association Hocking County Burr Oak Dam Association

4-H Leaders Outline Wartime Roles for Youth in Athens County

Athens County 4-H leaders heard two speakers detail new wartime duties for clubs. Mrs. Staats urged youths to pursue education as a path to contributing to the war effort, while C. C. Lang said children must actively support community groups now.

L. C. Staats PTA C. C. Lang Columbus Jeanette Parfitt Bernadine Terill Amesville

Five Fined by Mayor for Intoxication Charges

Five persons were fined five dollars and costs each after arraignment before Mayor Franz Woodworth for intoxication. The defendants named are Elizabeth Edwards 32 Grosvenor St Roy Patterson 62 Millfield Peter S Parsons 51 Amesville James Jackson 65 New Marshfield and Carlos Sams Ath ens Route 4.

Franz Woodworth Elizabeth Edwards Grosvenor St Roy Patterson Millfield Peter S. Parsons Amesville James Jackson New Marshfield Carlos Sams Athens

American steel industry capacity exceeds eighty eight million tons

The article states an estimated current production capacity for the American steel industry at more than 88,000,000 net tons. This figure reflects overall capacity rather than actual output, indicating substantial scale and industrial breadth.

Scout Board of Review To Meet This Thursday

The Athens County Boy Scout Board of Review will meet Thursday at 7 p m in the scout room at First Methodist Church Athens. A district committee meeting will follow at 8 15 p m and all district committee members are asked to attend.

Boy Scout Board of Review Athens County First Methodist Church Athens George Fee

Weather Update From Athens After Heavy Rain

Athens warmed after 25 inches of rain fell yesterday. At noon the temperature reached 62 degrees and today’s high so far is 65 with a low of 50 overnight.

Athens

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Bowel Aid

Doctors warn constipation causes headaches and dullness when liver bile fails to flow daily. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are pitched to stir liver bile and tone intestinal action. Follow label directions. 15 30 60 cents. All drugstores.

Richard Moore Funeral to Be Held Tuesday in Highland Church

Funeral services for Richard Moore who died Sunday morning at his home will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in Highland Church conducted by Rev Ralph Reuther. Burial will follow at Beechgrove Cemetery. He is survived by his wife. Friends may call at the residence anytime before the service. World largest strawberry market note references Wallace NC.

Pomeroy Richard Moore Highland Church Ralph Reuther Beechgrove

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