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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

5

Athens County men report for Navy induction in Columbus

Fifteen Athens County men from Selective Service Board No. 1 depart by train to Columbus for Navy induction. John Floyd Rankin of Millfield is named leader. three volunteers include Rankin Edward Moleski of Glouster and Carl Ferguson of Athens. Gifts accompany departure and similar gifts were given to Army volunteers. The list of others includes Norris of Columbus Smith of 175 Second Street Bennett of Hollister Adams of The Plains Clouston of 198 West State Farley of Campbell Street Evans White Osborne and Barnatt with other locals named.

Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1 Columbus Navy John Floyd Rankin Millfield Rankin Edward John Moleski Glouster Carl Grant Ferguson Church St Athens Agnes Padden War Activities Committee K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Gideon Society Victor C. Norris George Nathan Smith Robert William Bennett Hollister Willard Adams the Plains Conrath Martin Clouston Donald Hugh Scurlock Akron William Clarence Channell Charles W. Barnatt Marion Garth Reid Miller John Lewis Farley Campbell St Marvin Evans White Congress St William Osborne

Moone's Emerald Oil Offered for Foot Pain Relief

An advertisement promises fast relief from aching inflamed feet with Moone's Emerald Oil. The copy claims one bottle provides clear results, with short treatments leading to lasting comfort and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Moone Ady

Athens County Schools Complete Final Fund Distribution

Glen Hanes announced the final distribution from a legislative fund totaling 17,474.94 to 12 Athens County districts for rehabilitation of school buildings and debts. Districts listed include Albany Ames-Bern Athens Rural Carthage-Troy Jacksonville-Trimble Luhrig The Plains Rome-Canaan Shade Trimble Rural Waterloo and York.

Athens County Glen Hanes Albany Ames-Bern Athens Rural Carthage-Troy Jacksonville - Trimble Luhrig the Plains Rome-Canaan Shade Trimble Rural Waterloo York Hanes Jacksonville-Trimble

Athens State Hospital Herd Receives Notable Classifications

The Holstein Friesian Association of America reports Athens State Hospital herd inspected by C I Miller Medina one of seven officials. Five animals earned a "very good" type score, second highest. This marks the herd’s second type classification. The program helps prove sires and locate outstanding brood cow families.

Athens State Hospital Holstein- Friesian Association of America C. I. Miller Medina United States

Thirteen Messenger Carriers On Weekly Honor Roll

Thirteen Athens Messenger carriers earned Honor Roll status for the week due to satisfactory service to all customers. The honorees are Lynn Sanford Billy Driscoll Robert Nida Jimmy Westfall Roger Gilkey Geneva Ban Merrill Thomas Danny Watkins Charles Gilkey Ben Roberts Donald Cain Junior Hatcher Danny Morrison.

Athens Lynn Sanford Billy Driscoll Robert Nida Jimmy Westfall Roger Gilkey Geneva Ban Merrill Thomas Danny Watkins Charles Gilkey Ben Roberts Donald Cain Junior Hatcher Danny Morrison

Our Men in Service Honor Roll From Athens County

Mr and Mrs Harold Jones receive the Purple Heart posthumously for Pvt Harold Jones who fell on Los Negros Island in the Pacific. Many local families report sons advancing in rank or serving abroad with the U S forces in Europe Asia and Africa.

Harold Jones

Boy Scouts of Athens Plan Week End Hike

The Commando Hike by Boy Scout Troop 59 will run Saturday night from Camp Dupler at 5 p.m. with Athens scouts and others. Participants supply evening meal, breakfast cooked by those testing skills. Return to Athens by 9 a.m. Sunday. Parents must provide consent blanks.

Boy Scout Troop 59 Boy Scouts of Athens Camp Dupler David Evans Albert Vickers Claude Westfall John Fee Raymond Atkins Carl Sylvester

Ration Roundup from The Associated Press

For Ohio and nearby states the notice lists ration stamp validity for processed foods, meats, sugar, and other commodities. It notes red stamp values for fats, canned milk, sugar allocations through 1945, shoe stamps, gasoline and tire rules, fuel oil periods, and liquor allotments ending May 20 for Ohio.

Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana West Virginia

Milhoan Funeral To Be In Coolville Sunday

Jerusha Smith Milhoan 77 died at home of her son Hiram in Coolville. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at White Funeral Home with interment in Bethel Cemetery. Survived by son, two cousins John Humphrey of Albany and Mrs Nora Wise of Coolville. husband Phillip Milhoan died in 1941.

Coolvill Jerusha Smith Milhoan Hiram White Funeral Home Bethel Cemetery Milhoan John Humphrey Albany Nora Wise Coolville Phillip Milhoan

Gift Rites To Be Held Sunday at Alexander

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Renolds Gift 69 who died in Columbus Thursday will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Alexander Presbyterian Church. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Survived by husband Elmer S. Gift a retired railroad employee. They celebrated their golden anniversary last month. Native of Athens County she lived in Columbus for years and was a member of the Eastern Star.

Rose Renolds Gift Columbus Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Gift Elmer S. Gift New York Central Railroad Athens County Eastern Star

Fisher to Speak at Ohio University Spring Exercises

Dorothy Canfield Fisher American author will address Ohio University spring commencement on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium on Personal Relations in an Industrial Society. Her speech follows performances by Sara Mae Endich and Marjorie Stevens with organ pieces and a benediction by Rev. Joe B. Maffett.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Fisher Ohio State University Sorbonne Paris Columbia United States Sara Mae Endich Steubenville Malotte Marjorie Stevens Conneaut Allen R. Kresge Locke MacDowell Joe B. Maffett The Christian Church

Road Funds and Limestone Allocated by County Officials

Gallia County Commissioners allocate 15000 dollars for the county engineer to maintain and repair roads. They also set aside 30 yards of limestone for the Paul Roush road project in Morgan Township with trustees to haul and spread the material.

Paul Roush Morgan Township

Athens CAP Cadets and High School Band Stage Evening Review

About 500 Athens residents attended a joint Athens High School Stadium program by the Civil Air Patrol Cadets and the high school band. The event featured a CAP military review led by Lieut. C B Nye with inspection by Col John Brannan, plus a 7 piece band set and a second set of songs including Alexander's Ragtime Band and Boogie Woogie Broccoli.

Athens Athens High School Civil Air Patrol Robert K. Hamilton CAPC C. B. Nye Brannan Eddie Oldfield James Farley John Brannan Ohio University Farley Oliver Wood G. K. Bush J. S. Sherrard Floria Imperial United Nations Rythmoods Alexander South Rampart Street Parade Sons of the Black and Red Don Harris A. A. Nellis

Pimples Vanish Overnight Ad Ends Pimples

An Athens Pharmacy pitch promotes Kreezes as a safe medicated liquid that dries pimples overnight. It claims quick, clear results with a money back guarantee if not convinced after first use.

Athens Pharmacy

Free Hearing Consultation Announcement

Are you hard of hearing or troubled by ordinary conversation You are urged to come for a free consultation from 9 30 a m to 7 30 p m R J Foster an acoustic and hearing specialist with Maico Company will personally examine anyone with defective hearing free of charge You may be accompanied by a family member or close friend with normal hearing.

Berry Hotel R. J. Foster Maico Company Ady

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