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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1943

Page

5

Ohio University to Hold Secalaureate Services this Sunday

Memorial Auditorium will host secalaureate services at 10 20 am with Dr Oliver C Carmichael chancellor of Vanderbilt University delivering the address. A life size bust of Ewing will be presented as part of the ceremonies and the processional will feature Prof Thomas N Hoover.

Ohio University Ewing Ry Cotton Rneeto del Hare Cage Ohio Univera Memorial Auditorium Benginning Sas Oliver C. Carmichael Ions University Nashville Lancaster Thomas N. Hoover Fay of Pa Dube

House Struck By Lightning Causes Major Damage

The frame residence of Mrs. Ama Gott, aged 72, was struck by lightning early this morning. Timber from the ceiling tore away, plaster ripped, and blinds shredded as part of the structure sustained extensive damage. Mrs. Gott escaped injury as a wall timber fell away and fire did not spread. The article notes related details but focuses on the event and damage.

Ama Gott Oman Cotton Ohio University Bac Presbyterian Theo- Mt Logical Seminary Chicago St. Presbyterians Columbus Michele Nese Webster Colile Princeton Electr Myot Harealten Theological Seminary U. S.army Field Artillery India China Japan Joseph Cook Foundation Delta Sigma Rho Phi Beta Kappa

Blood Donor Unit to Return in June at Church

The Athens Co Red Cross Blood Donor Unit returns June 2 9 and 4 at First Methodist Church with Miss Valencia Prock county health nurse in charge of volunteers Miss Hazel Roach manages the canteen and Mrs Amy Cutter directs the Motor Corps Dr Frey notes registrations start in about a week and those who donated March 17 19 may donate again after an eight week interval.

Red Crows Frey Athens Co First Methodist Church Valencia Prock Hazel Roach Amy Cuter Ruth Herbert Health Ffice Herbert Pete Fons

Local service notes on World War II personnel and hospital updates

The War Department informs Athens area families that Corp William Larch is a patient at O Riley General Hospital Springfield Missouri after returning from the South Pacific. Other updates include Roy G Washburn completing the Medical Field Service School at Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania and Lieut Washburn, Ohio University alum, preparing for peacetime medical duties.

Robert E. Larch Athens War Department Corp William Larch O'Reily General Hospital Springeld Larch States South Pacific 14Th Field Artillery National Guard Berende Rurst Roy G West Point Medical Thi Army” School Washourn Ohio University

Margaret At Chesterhill Dies After Stroke

Margaret At Chesterhill dies at 65 at her home after a recent stroke. Her family, long in Athens before returning to Chesterhill in 1936, includes husband Walter two daughters Mrs. Edward Moran of Athens and Mrs. Jay Perpont of Utica one granddaughter Margaret Ann Pierpoint four sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements at St Pauls Catholic Church in Athens were not finalized. The Altar and Rosary Society plans to visit the Palmer home to say the rosary.

Margaret Sestuga Valmer Chesterhill Athens Chester Palmer Walter Edard. Moran Jay Perpont Utica Ova Margaret Ann Pierpoint J. H. Chogulll Syracuse Frances Me Hugh Palmer Home Chesterhil Carmel Hospital Columbus Ralph Wood Indianapolis War Department Wood R. W. Seaman Rman Spurrier Robert “W Hullman Stewart Stewart Methodist Paul McGinnis Otlock Dire John Bennett Bartlett Gd Til Dennis Hallowell B.C. McCurdy Emily Ms. Ee North Main St S B. Zumbro McCurdy William Mayle Curtis S. B. Zambro Margaret Palmer Route 4 Frances Pierpoint Cuca Thelma Fare Mix Carlon Zambro Rom Mich Walter Zambro Route 1 Cheserhill Jeanette’ Carpenter Alice Carpenter Wayne Jeanette Ats G. H. Young Mary Jane McGinnis Irs Lewis Smith Arthu Boston Davis Ronald John W Africa Wilton van Fossen Goins Mire Addie Shoo

Chesterhill News Briefs Recap of Local Inductions and Moves

Chesterhill and surrounding areas report service induction of Private Ralph Wood and other soldiers, hospital recoveries, and changes of residence. Detailing moves of families to new properties, interments, and a forthcoming sale of household goods, with community notices on illness and road to recovery.

West First Graders Plan May 14 Party at Elementary

West First Grade pupils, guided by Miss Mabel Darst, set a party for Friday May 14 from 2 03 p for children planning to enter February 1 1944. Parents urged to accompany children for the event. A newborn was born last night at Sheltering Arms Hospital with doctors Rose Sweenes Madison Aves. John Shuler of Mill Street admitted for medical care Wednesday. Daisy McKibben of Zaleski dismissed from hospital today. Salvation Army Athens to honor mothers with a special Mother’s Day service Sunday May 5 carnations for attendees.

Mabel Darst Bine Lensero Sheltering Arms Hospital Rose Sweenes Madison Aves John Shuler Daisy McKibben Zaleski Salvation Army Athens

Union Furnace Social Notes Chronicle

Union Furnace social notes list neighborhood visitors and guests from Cleveland Columbus Logan and Nelsonville. Names include Mrs Louise Jennings Amos Clark Dan Jones Emma Johnson William Kennedy and many local families visiting relatives and attend church or events. Also mentions schoolboy Leonora Holloway killed after darting from a bus.

Sectson Minaret Johnson Cleveland Kasingme Miller Columbus Louise Jennings Amos Clark Logan Nee Charles Clark Larry Powers de Bey Mra Clarence King John ‘Thompson West Virginia Dan Jones Emma Oliver Dick ‘Thomas Walter McGee Arthur McQuaide Coumbus Charles Clare Charles Murray Pet Fred Murray U.S. ‘Army Trent Ernest Mur

Social Notes of Radcliff and Local Neighborhood updates

Radcliff and area residents share furloughs visits and relocations. Elmer Wiseman and children Dale and Harold Dean visit relatives in Minerton and Oreto Hoger Pain of Oreton injures hand at Vinton Rural High. Leal Rose moves to Ralph Cooper farm. William Tattan moves near store to Geo Burns place. Emmett Mark and sons of Toledo visit George and family in Union Aida Junior class events draw crowds. Dale Wright and Betty Pierce go to Columbus for work. Mary Lou Pierce spends weekend at Rome. Sherman Napper Grendon Cavin James Bilfie and Elmer Lowe to report to Ft Hayes for May 6 exam.

Mauer — Nes Euett Ee Pierce Benjamin Harrison Elmer Wiseman Dale Harold Dean Woodville Minerton Ore Hoger Pain Mire Vy C.fain Oreton Vinton Rural High School Leal Rose Holcomb Ralph Cooper William Tattan Itagerty Geo. Burns Emmett Mark Mary Lou Pierce Rome Sherman Napper Grendon Cavin James Bilfie Elmer Lowe Ft. Hayes

Air Cadet Ackley Enlisted From Rome High School

The air cadet known as Ackley from Rome High School has enlisted in May TaD and arrived at Ryan Field in December for training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Aylmer Ackley of Athens Route.

Fisteman AU Vort Morrison Taste Tower Claire R Nice Flemie ‘Nice Aitiene Hat Home Army Air Forces San Anta Aviation Ackey Ryan Field Hemet Calif Aylmer Ackley Athens Ackley Rome

Liquor Ration Starts June 1 At Wesleyan Church Notice

Liquor rationing begins June 1 with outlets closed between May 0 and June 16 to issue ration books. Schedule shows by residence at stores with lettered-group dates May 17 to May 28. Athens resident Henry Householder dies in Los Angeles after long business career. funeral to be held in Los Angeles. Preaching services announced for McDougal Church Sunday night.

Fisher Athens Los Angeles Calif Harvey G. Houses Holder Henry Householder Vinton County J. the Houses Holder Tow Angeles Householder Charleste Newhall Cali Eva Walters Newhall Ro Hans Scker Maddieport Hiesie Meno Gat McDougal Church

Two Shot Incidents At Selfridge Field

A second shooting at Selfridge Field left a Black private wounded and a sentry arrested. Congressman Shafer said Rep May assured an investigation by the House Military Affairs Committee. The early morning firing at 4 a m involved Private William Bridges and a civilian guard at the base.

Elfridge Offner Army Air Shafer Rey Mich Washington May D.ay House Military Affairs Committee Ward Ramey Day William Bridges Montclaiere

Scout Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday Afternoon

The Scout Council will meet Monday afternoon with Hamilton Transportation official Harley Bini in attendance to discuss planning and safety matters for local programs.

Sirl Scout Council Ae Hamilton Portation Mee Harley Bini Tions

Deputy Named to Fill Vacancy in Erie Township

Sheriff George Bateman appoints Allen as deputy sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by William Christian's resignation. Allen will devote full time to the post, effective yesterday. The Mercury reported a high of 31 yesterday with 60-degree low overnight and cooler temperatures noon today.

Er Township George Bateman William Christian Allen

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