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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1942

Page

5

Theta Chi installs new chapter at Monmouth during merger push

Prof. George Starr Lasher of Ohio University installs a Theta Chi chapter at Monmouth College as part of a merger plan. The event establishes the Beta Pi chapter with Monmouth links to Beta Kappa and Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Gamma foundations, expandingTheta Chi to about 70 chapters.

Theta Chi George Starr Lasher Ohio University Monmouth Ill Monmouth College Pi Beta Phi Kappa Kappa Gamma Beta Kappa Beta Pi

War Bonds urged by Athens County workers meeting

Judge O F Rowland and other leaders spoke to 75 War Savings Program workers at the Athens High School Little Theater. The group prepared to spread the final drive across the county to back soldiers and speed their return home.

Athens County War Savings Program Athens High School National War Savings Ramnaion

Miners Pledge War Bond Purchases in Athens County

Athens County miners and locals of the United Mine Workers pledge monthly War Savings Bond purchases totaling 12 000 to 15 000 dollars with current pledges at 8 775 dollars. Leaders urge citizens to support democracy by investing, stressing national finance for both war and peace.

Athens County H. T. Rainey United Mine Workers of America America Mr. Cornell Rainey

Fire defense demonstrations set for campus tonight and Thursday

Dr. Donald R. Clippinger of Ohio University leads the first of two fire defense demonstrations tonight at 7 15 in Science Hall for the drivers corps. H C Dorman requests all drivers attend. The second session Thursday at 7 p m covers air raid wardens, called by J H Trautwein and Dewey Goddard.

Donald R. Clippinger Ohio University Science Hall H. C. Dorman Clippinger J. H. Trautwein Dewey Goddard

Mine Locals Back Athens County Industrial Association

Three more United Mine Workers locals voted financial support for the Athens County Industrial Association. The locals are No. 648 at Mine 255 Glouster No. 202 at Mine 267 Hollister and No. 16 at Bailey Run Mine.

United Mine Workers Athens County Industrial Association Fred W. Weber Glouster Hollister Bailey Run

Custody Sought in France Civil Petition

Garnet France files in Common Pleas Court alleging Harold France shows extreme cruelty gross neglect of duty and habitual drunkenness. They married August 27 1931 and have a nine year old daughter. Mrs France seeks custody and reasonable support.

Common Pleas Court Garnet France Harold France

Bond sales leaders at Woolworth in Athens weekly total

Clerks at the F. W. Woolworth Co in Athens sold 1079.95 in War Savings Bonds and Stamps during May 11 through 16. Clarice Cunningham led with 660.15 in sales for the week.

F. W. Woolworth Co Athens Clarice Cunningham

Theft Reported From Ohio University Student Home

The theft of a gold wrist watch and a man's finger ring occurred at Cavin LeMoine's residence 18 North College Street. LeMoine is an Ohio University student from Mansfield and the incident was reported Monday to Chief of Police J B Grogan.

Athens Cavin LeMoine N. College St Ohio University Mansfield J .B. Grogan

Sherwood to Speak at Athens Hospital Commencement

Charles L. Sherwood director of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare will be speaker at the Athens State Hospital commencement exercises. A class of three nurses will graduate with diplomas presented by Herbert R. Mooney. Ohio University students Beatrice Martin Lucas Mary Conner and Pauline Rose form the graduating class. Dr John W Danford will deliver the invocation and benediction.

Charles L. Sherwood Ohio Department of Public Welfare Athens State Hospital Beatrice Martin Lucas C. O. Martin Shade Mary Conner Fred Conner Athens Pauline Rose Frank Rose Sara Mae Endich June Crawford Marjorie McClure Ohio University Herbert R. Mooney State Department of Public Welfare John W. Danford C. H. Creed R. S. Moynan H. H. Fockler Beatrice Postle G. W. Blanton W. T. Carr R. P. Bausch

Public Invited To Review ROTC Thursday Evening

Ohio University to hold the 1942 spring ROTC review Thursday at 7 15 p m at the baseball field. The event includes a parade awards presentation escort to the color and a retreat parade before President James and Miss Barbara Lee Brown. Cadet Capt Richard P Banks leads Company G in the ceremony with seating provided for spectators.

Ohio University Rotc Ohio University Herman G. James Barbara Lee Brown Clearfield James Brown Richard P. Banks Oneonta N. Y James M. Churchill

Man Confesses To Ten Car Thefts In Athens Area

Lloyd Bryan Martin, 33, of Zanesville Route 1, confessed Monday afternoon to stealing from 10 parked cars in Athens on April 24. Police recovered $200 in motion picture equipment and a camera tied to various breakins across Logan and New Lexington, while a brother was fined for receiving stolen property.

Athens New Philadelphia J. B. Grogan Lloyd Bryan Martin Zanesville Grogan Martin Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Logan New Lexington Jersy Enid Swarner N. Lancaster St Perry County

James at Conference on Education Crisis President James Attends

Dr Herman G James president of Ohio University attended a Columbus conference on education needs in the current crisis. The event was sponsored by the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy Through Education with participants from education fields and the National Association of Manufacturers.

Herman G. James Ohio University Columbus National Commission For the Defense of Democracy Education National Association of Manufacturers

Rowland and Backley to Speak at Shade Group Meeting

A joint PTA and community session on the War Savings Bonds Drive will be held at Shade School on Thursday May 21 at 8 15 p m. Speakers include Dr B B Backley health director and Judge O F Rowland. All citizens of Alexander and Lodi Townships are invited.

Shade School B. B. Backley O. F. Rowland Alexander and Lodi Townships

Cemetery Cleanup for Mt Zionee Township Party

Residents of Mt Zioneee in Lodi Township are not summoned to meet at the cemetery on Friday morning May 22 to help clean the lot.

Mt Zioneee Lodi Township

Local Hospital Reports Surgery and Release

Miss Ruth Jones of Athens Route 1 had an emergency appendectomy Monday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Sadie Tedrow of 7 W Stimson Ave underwent minor surgery today and Mrs Nell Lowry of Carbondale was admitted for a major operation Wednesday. Miss Josephine Quest of 32 N Congress was released today.

Ruth Jones Athens Route 1 Sheltering Arms Hospital Sadie Tedrow W. Stimson Ave Nell Lowry Carbondale Josephine Quest N. Congress

East Union St drainage inadequacy prompts council action

Athens council approved a study of storm water disposal in the University Elementary School area after complaints of inadequate drainage. A university delegation led by Dr. A B Sias was heard, and a committee with city and university officials will inspect the area Thursday to determine repairs or sewer line rebuilding. The meeting also covered monument records, land for a water line right of way, fire department pay, and a committee to improve Locust Heights Park for public use.

University E. Union St Athens Ohio University A. B. Sias Edith E. Beecher P. F. Good W. State St Eliza Brown Davidson George A. Custer Atty W. E. Peters Council J. Clyde Edmundson R. J. Studer Locust Heights East

Meeting Postponed by Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce

The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce announced that the meeting scheduled for tomorrow night May 20 is postponed to Wednesday May 22. Frank Cook, president, said the change was made to accommodate members.

Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Frank Cook

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Athens Messenger Lasher Rowland Cliff Cornell Trimble Fred H. Sands Bank of Athens Frank Pugh Athens County War Board Ross Wright Mr. Sands Pugh Athens County War Leavings Committee War Savings Group Thomas Williams S. S. Underwood J. B. Davis E. T. Brewer Belsonville Glen Haynes Buchtel Herman Ruble Nelsonville Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield Dan Budsworth Lathorp Clarence Collins New Marshfield Anna K. Price Wakefield Merwin Mansfield Zemo Baia Kerr's WILL Messenger Cole Bros. Circus Defense Corps Mine Locals Pledge Association Backley Shade Group Logan Monument Co Cherrington Hospital Logan, Ohio East Union St Suhuluions Mother Steele Pvt Harold Steele T. E. Steele Fredericksburg SELLE R Service City Dressed J. H. Gross New York Central Pearl Harbor Cleveland Sentative Philippines Sam New York Central System U. S Donald Barstow Common Pleas The United States State of Ohio Court of Common Pleas Ady
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