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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1944

Page

3

Summer jobs offered to Ohio teachers in war effort

Joseph R. Devore of the War Manpower Commission urged Ohio teachers to file job applications with the Athens office of the U S Employment Service. Uses interviewers will register high school juniors and seniors for war plant or civilian work in the next 60 days, with mass registration at schools. The Civil Service joins, offering jobs in private industry or government. In Athens County 400 teachers, statewide about 40 000 instructors.

Ohio Joseph R. Devore War Manpower Commission Athens United States Employment Service Employment Service Devore United States Civil Service Athens County

Ration Roundup for Five States Details Stamp Values

The Associated Press rounds up wartime ration news for Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia detailing processed foods sugar stamps and canning sugar limits airplane stamps gasoline tire inspections fuel oil coupons and liquor allotments including timing through 1945 and required license notes. The bulletin lists A 8 through Q 8 stamps five and ten point values and rules on coupon use and storage.

Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana West Virginia Creok

War Pictures At Legion Home Friday

K T Crossen Post of the American Legion presents a free four reel sound motion picture show at Legion Home Friday May 5 starting 8 30 p m Servicemen ex servicemen and families are invited The Arctic feature and Tuniasian campaign Sicilian invasion are shown Films supplied by Atlantic Refining Co of Pennsylvania Also notes Stierly Siamese twins hospital status Phoenixville Pa enters fifth day of struggle against death doctors say inevitable

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Atlantic Refining Co Pennsylvania Phoenixville

Our Men in Service From Athens County Area

Local men serving in the armed forces are profiled with overseas duties and homecomings. Pvt. Paul L. Wogan returns from 30 days’ furlough in San Diego after 10 months abroad and recalls major battles on Bougainville and Guadalcanal. Other updates note deployments, training at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Great Lakes, home visits, promotions, and Red Cross support from New Guinea to North Africa and England.

Paul Wogan Sharpsburg Pvt Paul L. Wogan Marine Corps San Diego Calif Bougainville Guadalcanal New Caledonia Samoa New Hebredes Paul William Whatley North Africa A. E. Whaley N. Congress St Bessie Baughman Whaley Chauncey Whaley Overseas Camp George Meade Baltimore Robert R. Jones Ray Jones Athens Red Cross New Guinea Athens County

Arthur Enlow Buys Jersey Cow From Amesville Seller

Arthur J. Enlow of Albany purchases a registered Jersey cow named Sybil Noble Observer Queen 1384401 from W. E. Thompson of Amesville. The American Jersey Cattle Club, with offices in New York City, oversees registrations and transfers for the herd. Jersey identification resembles fingerprinting and helps track herd members. Jerseys comprise about 42 percent of U.S. dairy cows.

Arthur J. Enlow Albany W. E. Thompson Amesville Sybil Noble American Jersey Cattle Club New York City United States

Foreign War Veterans Meet Friday in Floyd Bolin Post

Floyd Bolin Post No 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars invites all officers and members to a Friday meeting May 5 at 7 30 p m. Installation of officers for 1944 1945 and other business will be addressed by Adjt Ray Howard. Eligible veterans of the present war in foreign waters welcome with refreshments served afterward.

Floyd Bolin Adjt Ray Howard

Painful Burns Relieved by Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment

Mrs. Bessie Elia of Hawthorne New Jersey praises San-Cura Ointment for treating very painful burns. The advert says it lessens pain prevents infection and promotes healing of minor sores burns cuts and rashes. Sold at druggists for 35 and 60 cents. use San-Cura Soap 25 cents before applying.

Bessie Elia Passaic Ave Hawthorne N. J

War Board helps repair shops secure parts for civilian equipment

The War Production Board offers simplified access to materials and parts for electrical and mechanical repair shops to keep refrigerators, washing machines, radios, clocks, bicycles and other civilian gear in operation. Repairmen can use a simplified form to obtain items for maintenance, repair, reconditioning and resale.

War Production Board Edward J. Mulligan Columbus WPB Service Trades Division Office of Civilian Requirements

Fred Waring Salutes Girl Scouts on WLW Radio Tonight

Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians will salute the Girl Scouts of America tonight at 7 oclock on WLW. Mrs James Householder Athens Girl Scout commissioner asks all Athens scouts to listen to the broadcast.

Fred Waring Girl Scouts of America WLW James Householder Athens Girl Scout Athens

Victory Gardens Cabbage Family Growers Guide

The article outlines cabbage and related greens like kale, turnip and chinese cabbage, noting their vitamin value and easy cultivation. It covers planting times, spacing of 15 by 30 inches, variety recommendations for eating and storage, soil needs including lime and moisture, disease resistance, manure and fertilizer, and timing for sowing seed before frost.

Victory Garden Committee T. M. Wolfe Enid Swarner Ross Wright Jersey Wakefield Golden Acre Wisconsin Ohio

Invitations Sent For Democratic Dinner In Athens County

Athens County Democratic chairman C. E. Handley announced invitations were sent to Executive and Central Committee members and three Democratic workers in each precinct for a dinner at Hotel Berry Friday at 6 30. He urged all committee members and precinct workers to attend, noting any misses were unintentional and that attendees are his guests.

C. E. Handley Athens County Democratic Hotel Berry Mr. Handley

Mayor Fines Two for Intoxication in Amesville

Milo Bean 62 of Wolf Sr. and George Roberts 57 of Amesville were fined five dollars plus costs each by Mayor Franz Woodworth on intoxication charges.

Milo Bean Wolf Sr George Roberts Amesville Franz Woodworth

Parrot and Pipe Spar End in Laughing Accord

A domestic quarrel over a parrot and indoor pipe smoking leads to a humorous reconciliation. Will Dudley and his wife laugh off the clash after the parrot returns with Will’s corn cob and the two share a beer. The columnist warns about living and letting live.

Will Dudley Will

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