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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
5
Archer Diehl of Capitol College Extension in Columbus will deliver Albany High School's commencement address on Thursday May 17. He is noted as a former Ohio superintendent and a leading epigram writer whose punchy lines boost his speaking appeal.
Frank Beach notes strawberries thrive in well drained beds in Athens County with home and commercial plots needed. Best planting methods include annual replanting, autumn plowing, and two vigorous leaves per plant. Varieties Premier Catskill Fairfax Mastodon Wayzata Green Mountain suit local soils. fertilizer two pounds per 100 square feet. plant spacing 18 inches in 42 inch rows. runners 8 inches apart.
Governor Lausche will administer the oath of office at the outdoor inauguration of Dr. John C. Baker as the fourteenth president of Ohio University in front of Cutler Hall on Friday at 3 pm. The event repeats the McGuffey induction, includes the Ohio University Band, and features a brief address by Lausche and Baker after the oath.
The notice lists updated expiration dates and eligibility for many ration programs. It covers Meats Fat and ETC Book 1 through June 2, processed foods through July 31, sugar through August 31, shoes and gasoline coupons, fuel oil periods, and confirms no immediate cancellation plans by OPA.
Two district OPA officials from Columbus will explain reasons for and effects of the new meat control program at meetings of Class II slaughterers in Columbus Martins Ferry Newark and Athens during the next two weeks. Meetings are set for Columbus May 10 Martins Ferry May 11 Newark May 14 and Athens May 15. OPA records list 145 slaughterers in Columbus 64 in Martins Ferry 92 in Newark and 48 in Athens.
Court Street and downtown businesses resume full lighting tonight after the brownout ends. V E Day services drew hundreds to Ath en churches with a street parade lit by red lights. Many attendees later gathered at the American Legion Hall to celebrate. Pvt Esther Laneve James of 4 W Union St in the Women's Army Corps has left Fort Des Moines for training at William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso Texas and will be assigned to duty in an Army hospital after completion.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. McGrath announce the birth of a son, John Henry, May 3 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Aaron McGrath of Athens Route 5, Mrs. Carl Shulze of Dayton, and Mr. Hubert Haji of Fairfield. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George D. Hall of Nelsonville. The W. T. Club benefit party at 614% N Court St. was postponed to next Wednesday night.
Fifth graders at Mechanicsburg School under Miss Margaret Duncan sold Victory stamps and bonds Tuesday morning after radio messages of victory. The total sales reached $318.90 with numerous students and teachers buying stamps or bonds across grades, including Cloyce Martin and Miss Edna Felt among the bond buyers.
Veterans' Club of Ohio University schedules a 7 PM re show of Introduction to Combat Fatigue at Memorial Auditorium in Athens. Four veterans from OU will give brief talks on war, civilian life, sanity, and marriage with Jim Grimm introducing the speakers.
In Athens Grange the event honored prizes for house dress contest won by Mrs. H. R. Jacoby and menu roll contest won by Miss Agnes Terrill. Water son High School teacher Mrs. Mildred Judy judged. Third and fourth degrees went to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Meutzling Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Chase and Mrs. Olin Baker. George Snider accompanied singing. Guests included Chief Petty Officer George Cain and Mrs. Cain. Sixty four members attended and hosts served refreshments.
Dean E. A. Hansen of Ohio University will speak at the Plains Methodist Church Men's Sunday School Class gathering Friday at 8 oclock. All men of the community are invited. The class lineup includes M. C. Bryan as teacher and L. V. Calvin as assistant, with C. J. McCullough as president and Ray Michael as secretary.
Albany residents report a 1941 coach owned by James P. Dobb was taken from his curbside on Monday night and found abandoned by state highway patrol officers on The Plains Road near Grosvenor Crossing yesterday. The car sustained no damage.
A Boy Scout district reorganizing meeting for Athens County will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church. D. D. Montoya of Parkersburg WV announces the session with Gus Walker of Cincinnati to outline plans to revive active scouting in Athens. A new district committee will govern scout matters and parents of registered scouts and boys nearing 12 are urged to attend. The gathering welcomes all interested in the Boy Scout program and those interested in starting a cubbing program in Athens.
St Pauls Catholic Church will mark the 50th anniversary of its cornerstone laying with a combined religious and social program on May 13. Invitations have been sent to former pastors and parishioners. The history of the Athens church traces to 1846 with Mass in the county courthouse and growth through Congress Street church to the College Street edifice completed after ground was broken in 1895.
L. D. Buck age 87 died Tuesday at his daughter Leona Williams home in Coolville. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Friday at Asbury Church conducted by Rev. John Pollard. Burial in Asbury Cemetery. He leaves six children Vida Grace Frank Clyde and Clarence plus others. Friends may call at White Funeral Home until 1:30 PM Friday.
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