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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1943

Page

7

Victory Garden Protection Ordinance Approved by Athens Council

Athens council approved an ordinance to protect Victory Gardens and to provide full health department supervision of all taking places in the city. The measure, (outlined for future regulations) includes licensing and regular inspections of food and drink establishments, along with penalties for destruction or theft of gardens. The council also addressed new taxi fare adjustments, funds for the civilian defense unit, and street widening on W State Street.

Aystas Enes Sens Amusement Co Athens Victory Gardens Riverside Pee Ree & Analing Aorta Conted Wilson United States Public Health Service Cole Victory Car Ana Suger Canseau Res Hil Columbia Ave Home St Waterred Bby Counell A.N. Johnson W. State St Lancaster St Miller Axe Johnson

Dowler Listed With BEW in Washington D C

The Chicago Tribune notes Dowler of The C D Shaler Co Athens serving on the Federal Board of Economic Welfare in Washington D C. The report lists executives and lawyers now with BEW including Dowler from Chicago as president of National Brands. The first group includes men earning over $8000 yearly before government service. The Midwest contribution totals 265750 annually with BEW salaries and expenses around 101008.

Dowler C.D. Shaler Co Athens Board of Economic Welfare Washington D.C Chicago Tribune Federal Board Chiago National Brands Midwest BEW

Say To Be Presented At Ames Bern Friday

The seniors at Ames Bern High School present Aunt Susie Shoots the Works in a Friday evening play. Theambassadors say the show will feature a lively performance and familiar humor.

Ames-Bern Susie Ames-Bern High School

New Nazi Diver Plane Features Rearward Front Guns

Ale Tech Magazine describes the ME 210 Germany's latest dive bomber fighter, mounting two 13 mm machine guns on the fuselage sides in barbettes. The guns are sighted and remotely controlled by the rear gunner and point rearward to protect against pursuing aircraft.

Germany Ale Tech

Toothpicks as Javelins in Kiwanis Indoor Meet

Athens Kiwanis held their first indoor track meet at Hotel Berry with events run by Harold Wise and A H Jack Rhoads. Ohio University officials Nessley and Bolin timed and scored as ten measure distances were attempted. The Sincos captained by George Leruven Atenesen beat the Sohos led by D G Haley 82 to 12 in a playful endurance final as toy horns blared longest.

Athens Kiwanians Hotel Berry Harold Wise A. H Jack) Rhoads Carl Nessley Charles Bolin Ohio University Athletic Department Sincos George le Ruven Aétensen Sohos D. G. Haley

What You Busy With WAR BONES

A fragment describes air at high altitude with 25.00 feet measurements and stifling conditions. It notes the air is too thin to breathe and a person can lose consciousness quickly without oxygen, signaling danger in extreme environments.

Legion Will Meet at Post Home Wednesday Evening

The American Legion post will hold its monthly meeting at the post home on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. An officer will report on the Eighth Arthur incident and decisions of importance are expected. A good attendance is urged. Athens man fined in city court yesterday. George W. Frashier, 54, was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth after a guilty verdict on a charge.

Athens George W. Frashier Franz Woodworth

Our Men in Service Brings Updates from Military Families

Pvt Fred M Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrence Sharpsburg returns home on a 15 day furlough from McDell Field Fin where he has served six months in the Army Air Forces Ordinance Division He is a graduate of Ames Vern High School James C Lanning 19 son of Mr and Mrs W D Lane King arrives at Camp Wolters Tex to begin basic training as an infantryman He has been assigned to a battalion emphasizing heavy weapons Columbia Aves receives honorable discharge from the United States Army due to the 18 year age limit After days in Athens with relatives Mr Thompson begins work with the Cussing Co earning position nearby

Fred M. Lawrence Fred Lawrence Sharpsburg McDell Field Fin Ordinance Army. Air Forces Ames Vern High James C. Lanning W. D. Lane King Rutland Camp Wolters Tex Columbia Aves Athens Thompson Qua

Missionary Society Convention To Be Held In Corning

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of God will hold its convention in Corning on Friday May 7 starting at 2 p.m. An afternoon and evening session will feature Miss Daisy Maiden, a 20 year veteran of missionary work in China, as guest speaker. She will share native costumes pictures and other items related to her talks. All Churches of God in eastern Ohio District are invited to attend and representatives are asked to be sent from each church for the convention.

Foreign Missionary Society The Church of God Corning Fray Daisy China Churches of God Ohio

Local Hospital Brief on Discharges and Operated Patient

AL shelter note states Mr. Morris Ave area patient at Sheltering Arm Hospital Mex Estella underwent surgery today. Carman New Marshfield discharged, along with Mrs Mary McBee and her daughter from 2h E State St. Miss Eller Newleun of Carbondale also discharged.

Ma Sare Sero Morris Ave Arma Hospital Mex Estella Carman New

Coal Miners Return To Work In This Division

5000 coal miners resume work in division as plants reopen amid ongoing controversy. Mines listed include Carton No 1 and 88 operated by Oral Daugherty Nebo, Tendle and Shawmee bridges, plus Corning and Buckingham units. Reported activity details are incomplete but indicate widespread restart across multiple mines and companies.

Rocking Valley Feria Carton Alloo Oral Daugherty Nebo He and Star Coal Co Tendle Bridgewater Coonville Corning Buckingham Coal Nharew Atk Nesa Mr Gp Cone Kieriy Ay i. Sea Fy Lawrence Sna Ming de Vay Goethe New York Ca Chauncey Hunn Bick Dumont Roy Kaleeration

Army and Civilian Agencies Doing Grand Job Luchs Says

Rev Fred Luchs told the Athens Rotary Club that army camps in the South show a grand effort with youth. He spent six weeks as a guest pastor in South Carolina troop centers and cited Red Cross USO and churches aiding soldiers and families. Loneliness and lack of social contacts drive unrest. protests include factory strikes and high wartime wages. He urged community churches to aid soldiers returning to civilian life.

South Fred Luchs First Presbyterian Church Athens Luchs Tivehs Livchs

Sias Elected SAR State President At Springfield Meeting

The Ohio chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a meeting in Springfield last Saturday electing Sias as president. Attendees included Dr B Heidler re elected state board member, Wok Peters SC and ES Haller Amnens. The 1944 state meeting is planned for Laima.

Ohio Sothe Springfield Ewings The SAR B. Heidler Ats Wok Peters SC. 5 ES. Haller Amnens Laima

East Side Children Entertain PTA by School Show

East Side Elementary students under Miss Clara Kuenhane music director for Athens Gy Schools perform for the PTA on Wednesday May 5 at 2 45 p m The program features songs such as A Spring Song Yankee Doodle and Over the Waves with the rhythm band playing Goes the Weasel Marines Hymn and Stars and Stripes Forever directed by Nancy Wright and Roger Prince.

Fast Side Elementary Gendes Clara [Kuenane Athens Gy Marines High Nancy Wright Stars and Stripes Roger Prince

Athens County records report April revenues and vehicle data

In April the Athens County office logged 360 dollars in revenue for the titling office with 350.25 dollars figures noted. State and county shares split 102.75 and 257.30 dollars. Vehicle activity included 287 new vehicles, 10 new trucks, 18 used trucks, and 220 used cars. Sixty seven ranges on vehicles were recorded, and 141 mortgages were canceled. A mayor fined 81 cars after Franz Woodworth faced the charge of disturbing the peace.

Athens County Alberta Franz Woodworth

Ration Roundup from May ration coupons and limits

The notice lists May validity windows for Red Coupons 1 and F, Blue Coupons M and J, and various stamps for sugar coffee shoes tires and fuel. It describes replacement books, mailing, eligibility rules, and seasonal adjustments to ration allowances and board permissions.

Luckoff Asked to Name 6 Man Board for OPA

Report notes Luckoff was asked by Bernards Haley of the Ay parel and Textile Division to present views on retail markups. The event was set in Washington yesterday with discussions started at the Last Towne House next Sunday night at 8.90. Rev. Jobe Allan announced the plans.

Luckett's, Inc Luckoff Sam Con Athens Bernards Haley Ay Parel and Textile Division OPA Washington Ola Taney Pening Jobe Allan

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