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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1944

Page

15

Malone and Kelly Sentenced in Ohio Penitentiary

Donald Malone Nelsonville and Clyde Grant Kelly Amesville were sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to automobile theft in Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge O F land also fined Charles Petitt Glouster for petit larceny and released other defendants on bond with several arraignments postponed for Edward Wilbur Matheny James Lauderbach and Clyde Sidders to be arraigned next Monday

Resee SSS NEES Athens Messenger Athens Donald Allen Malone Nelsonville Clyde Grant Kelly Ohio O. F.land Athens County Ves Lasher Zematcy Reed Malone Jesse van Bibber State Trolmen McArthur Kelly C. D. Henry and Son Amesville Humphrey Beveray Washington County Petitt Lena Strausbaugh Everett Ball the Plains Ralph Nice Guysville Edward Wilbur Matheny James Star James Lauderbach Kimberly Clyde Sidders Springfield

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Relief

Advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as an antiseptic for aching feet. Claims early relief after first application and complete results with continued use, noting no staining or greasiness and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Moone

Powell Heads Eagles Lodge or Next Year

Kenneth Powell was elected president of the Athens Aerie of Eagles at a Wednesday night meeting. Officers will be installed June 6 and include A. P. Hatch as vice president, Harry Risley chaplain, G. M. Romine secretary, Otho Castle treasurer, Leslie Coon trustee, and J. H. Walburn junior past worthy president. The lodge plans a Mothers Day service May 14 at 2 pm open to the public with invitations to mothers of service men. The Athens Aerie has 816 members and owns its home at Carpenter and Court Streets, with War Bonds investments and a May 27 USO fundraiser dance planned.

Kenneth Powell Athens Aerie of Eagles A. P. Hatch Harry Risley G. M. Romine Otho Castle Leslie Coon J. H. Walburn Lodge Aerue Carpenter and Court Sts Sportland USO Fund

Athens County men enter various military training and stations

Five Athens County men move from Fort Thomas Kentucky to training stations. Heightland Perry join 132nd Hospital Camp Howze Texas Mills Ritchie go to 121st Hospital Camp Swift Texas Snyder transferred to 1471st Engineer Camp Gordon Georgia. Other updates include Navy induction at Great Lakes Illinois Ten men begin naval indoctrination with aptitude tests for future school or sea duty plus multiple promotions transfers and furloughs among local soldiers and their families.

Athens County Fort Thomas Orvall W. Heightland William T. Perry Athens 132Nd Camp Howze Texas William F. Mills Donald R. Ritchie U. S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Naval Service Lloyd H. Copeland W. Union St William C. Whitlatch Delbert C. Stover Albn Sherman Kyle Don W. Newman Buchtel Richard M. Craig Chesterhill Raymond FE. Baker Coolville Walker L. Norman Hockingport Ralph L. Judson Republic Ave Glouster John C. Ward Kingsville

Ration Roundup of Processed Foods and Gasoline Stamps

Summary of wartime ration details including blue and sugar stamps Book 4 and Book 3, with dates and quantities for sugar canning, gasoline, tires, fuel oil, stoves, and OPA radio broadcasts. Notes on requirements for license numbers, tire inspections, and local board procedures.

OPA WCOL Blue Network Chester Bowles John H. Summers

Pimples Disappear Overnight with Kleerex Remedy

An advertisement claims Kleerex dries pimples overnight with a safe medicated liquid. It promises a clear complexion by the next day and offers a money back guarantee if not convinced. The product is sold and recommended locally at 50 cents.

Fisherman Pleads Guilty To Fishing Without License

Hubert Henderson of Chauncey pleaded guilty to fishing without a license. He was fined $15 and costs by Magistrate J W Bailey. The arrest was made by State Game Protector C H Moore.

Hubert Henderson Chauncey J. W. Bailey C. H. Moore

Bishopville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Bishopville notes log visits and travels among residents. Leslie Gardner and son Irvel spent weekend in Columbus, while Elton Pedicord visited McConnelsville. Pfc Donald Kasler leaves May 6 for a Louisiana camp after a furlough with his parents.

Bishopville Leslie Gardner Irvel Columbus Elton Pedicord McConnelsville Donald Kasler Louisiana Miles Easler Anna Grubb Julia Kittle Chris Spain Ohio Chris Day Betty Jean Stump Carrie Roberts Athens Douglas Smith John Wagener Dwight Harry Wagener Elyria Floyd Millioan Wageners Jennie Cheney Cheney Glouster Goldie Ahle Nellie Milhoan Neeley Moody Earl Mingus Louis Stump Betty Jane Roberts Miss Alvenda Nelsonville

Ohio University ROTC Inspection Led by Lt Col Buechner

Lt. Col William H Buechner led the annual ROTC inspection at Ohio University yesterday afternoon under the university stadium. Thirty two men served in the unit commanded by Lt Col J E Brannon with William Huntsman and Toby DeVries in leadership roles. heavy rain moved the review to the grandstand area.

Ohio University University Stadium William H. Buechner Buechner Middle-West Ball State Teachers College Muncie Ind J. E. Brannon William Huntsman Barnesville Toby DeVries Lone Beach N.Y University Athletic Field

Birds Build Nest at Athens Junior High School

Ira Starkey and Imogene Laughlin report sparrows making a home in bricks of the Central Junior High School Building. Students watch the mother bird feed the young and return with food, noting birds seem fond of the school and the sight puzzles them.

Ira Starkey Imogene Laughlin Athens Athens Junior High School Central Junior High School

Baumhart Named Head of Wisconsin Naval Office

Lt Commander A D Baumhart 36 of Vermilion Ohio resigned his Ohio congressional seat in 1942 to join the Navy and yesterday took charge of the Naval Office Procurement for Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. He is a former Ohio state senator.

Milwaukee A. D. Baumhart Vermilion, O Ohio Navy Naval Officer Procurement Office Wisconsin Upper Michigan

Thelma Risley Resigns to Join Ohio Packing Co.

Mrs. Thelma L. Risley, deputy in the Athens County Sheriff’s office under George Bateman, resigns to become secretary to A. L. Morris of The Ohio Packing Co. in Athens. She will begin her new duties next Tuesday at the plant formerly Stedman Packing Co.

Thelma L. Risley Athens County George Bateman A. L. Morris The Ohio Packing Co Stedman Packing Co Athens

Millerite visit notes at Millfield household

Mr and Mrs Maurice Kurrens and their son Jr of Athens R D visited Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Orvill Russell in Millfield.

Pvt Paul William Whaley A. E. “Whaley Athens North Africa North Ireland Edward Markins Trimble Clarence England Middle East B. A. Lucas Murray City Melvin Lucas Maurice Kurrens

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