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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
Athens Ohio prepares for the inaugural air mail pick-up next Monday with a special cachet on letters. Postmaster Francis Frebault urges residents and businesses to mail five to six thousand letters, noting envelopes bearing the cachet become souvenirs and publicity for Southeastern Ohio.
Eight new members, all veterans of the present war, joined the K. T. Cros sen Post of the American Legion in notable ceremonies. The inductees: Kenneth E. Elliott, Louis A. Guy, Nolan F. Hoyd, Charles R. Johnson, Robert N. Scott, Filmore M. Taylor, Wade Tom, and Jake E. Wogan. Also awarded to James William Cumley for his Buckeye Boys State 1943 participation while serving in the Air Corps at Sheppard Field Texas. Commander Ailstock said two boys will be sent to 1944 Boys State with selections announced soon.
Athens County farmers are being sought to help Ashtabula County during haying. Two hundred men are needed for three weeks starting around June 15 to 20. Experienced farmers preferred with transportation provided and a minimum satisfactory labor guarantee. Contact the Athens County extension office this week. Session Meets Tonight at Presbyterian Church to discuss church matters.
Reproduction of the first flight cachet designed by Postmaster Francis P. Frebeult marks the inaugural air mail pick up in Athens. Residents are urged to drop letters at the Athens Post Office this weekend to ensure a large air mail haul, with sending instructions in the accompanying news story.
Jimmy Dickens sixteen month old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Dickens 55 Stewart Sr died Wednesday afternoon in Children's Hospital Columbus after a two day illness He is survived by Robbin his brother Porter Dickens Athens grandparents and Preston Ramsburg Coolville funeral services will be Friday at two o'clock in Central Ave Methodist Church Rev E E Cole officiating burial in West Union Street Cemetery friends may call at 303 West Union Street after seven tonight
Mrs. T F Cecil reports the death of Lucy Merrill of Carsonville Michigan at her home. Daughter of the late Mias and Maria Bailey of Cutler she married McClellan Merrill in 1892 and moved to Michigan. Survived by sister Letha Cecil Belpre two sons Ira and Vern Merrill daughter Mrs Watson Melbourne eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and husband died in 1940. A brother F C Bailey of Cutler died in 1921. Burns prove fatal to 17 month old Sendra Leah West in Springfield after scalding incident.
Athens mayor Franz Woodworth proclaims Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27 as Poppy Days. Citizens are urged to wear memorial poppies from the American Legion and Auxiliary to honor World War I dead and those dying in World War II.
All officers and members of Con rath-Bean Chapter No. 37 Disabled American Veterans are urged to attend the meeting Friday evening May 12 at 7 30 p m. Election of officers for the coming year and other business will be discussed by Commander Earnest McGraner. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Most Reverend Edward G. Hettinger administered the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Pauls Church in Athens. The class included 61 children and 13 adults with multiple clergy assisting and a Benediction to follow. Forty hours devotion is set for May 22 to 24 and May crowning on May 28.
Isaac J. Heinzman 45 of Orient pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth for speeding on Route 33 north of Athens. He was fined $15 and costs after arrest by state highway patrol.
A resident recalls a quiet American town with a village green and a Service Flag in Town Hall boasting 27 blue stars. The speaker notes ordinary life with hard work, Friday socials at the Parish House, and children who play baseball and go fishing.
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