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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

5

Graduates Slated From Ohio University in 1941 Class

Nearly 450 students are set to receive degrees and diplomas at Ohio University’s spring commencement on Monday June 9 with 471 candidates listed. The baccalaureate service will be Sunday June 8 in the Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Athens residents among graduates include Harry M. Armbruster George M Bright Margaret Spaulding Cree Mary Elizabeth Davies and others from Athens addresses.

Ohio Universit Tes James Fulton Zimmerman University of New Mexico Albuquerque A. D. Stauffacher Plymouth Congregational Church Lansing Mich Alumni Memorial Athens University Harry M. Armbruster George M. ‘Bright W. Car- St Morris Ave Helen M. Han Ting W. Carter St Robert Edgar Hawes Vivian Heddleson W. Washington, St. John Krinks Heintz

Tadpoles Toad Study Highlighted By West Side School

Second grade at West Side School runs a science table under Miss Pauline Kimes. Students collect tadpoles and study their growth toward frogs while learning nesting habits and bird songs. Kroger Co employees gain two weeks paid vacation as policy. Frank B Pauly to speak at Athens Retail Merchants luncheon.

West Side Pauline Kimes Jimmy [Jeffery Bonnie Coss Paul Ossborne Ann ‘Matthewson Frank Guseman Kroger Co Accte B. P. Redman Louisa Steele Columbus Eurth Kroger Frank B. Pauly Cation Ohio State

Seven to Leave for Army on Wednesday

County Draft Board No 1 announced seven men will depart Wednesday morning May 28 in call No 15, bringing May to 11 called with three having left May 12 plus one replacement. The volunteers include Francis Forrest Dye age 32 Athens barber single Floyd Edward Hammond age 22 Athens Route 2 CCC enrollees single Richard Laney Ines age 23 Athens piano dealer organist single Eugene Marquis age 27 Columbus coal miner single Thomas Wiley Cruikshank age 24 Jauncey filling station attendant single David William Hook age 25 The Plains truck driver single.

Axnews County Draft Board No. 1 Francis Forrest Dye Voluunteer Athens Barber Floyd Edward Hammond

Pow Wow for Scout Leaders Two Day Meeting

J R Stratton announced a two day Pow Wow for Scout Leaders May 24 and 25 at amp Dupler. Hocking Area leaders will attend with junior assistant scoutmasters senior patrol leaders and troop scribes. A round table discussion on patrol tradition and spirit will precede a Sunday morning religious service.

Amp Dupler J. R. Stratton Hock- Hocking Stratton Beta Pi Ohio, University, Scouting Fraternity

Sheriff Requests Funds Transfer to Pay Deputies

Athens County sheriff Bayless asked the county commissioners to transfer 411 from equipment to the deputies salaries fund to avoid payroll lapse tomorrow. If not moved funds, deputies will discontinue work and other offices face exhausted salary funds this week.

Athens County sheriff_ Cnaiie Bayless Sheriff's Office Clerk of Courts

Schools Close May 27 in Athens County

The academic year ends officially May 27 for all schools in Athens County. The Plains and Mechanicsburg close two days later on May 29.

Athens County the Plains Mechanicsburg

Navy fingerprinting offered at Athens Recruiting Substation

Naval Reserve officers wishing to have fingerprints taken may do so at the Athens Navy Recruiting Substation room 126 in the Post Office Building, according to E S Lashmett, recruiter.

Naval Reserve Athens Mavy Post Office E. S. Lashmett

Miss Devlin to Attend NYA Meeting in Columbus

Irene L. Devlin, assistant to the president and chairman of the NYA Committee at Ohio University, will represent the university at a NYA college officials meeting in Columbus on May 23. About 40 college representatives are expected for meetings linked to Ohio State University campus affairs.

Devlin Columbus NYA Irene L. Devlin Ohio University Collumbus Ohio State University

Coolville Society Notes Reflect Weekend Visits

Mor anaism and local gatherings fill a weekend in Coolville as Vern and Harry Pullins of Lancaster host guests, Erving Le May from Columbus visits home, and Marybelle Barnhart visits Lancaster. Wednesday evenings bring William Crawford and Evangeline White to the Le May home for a birthday tribute.

Nowert Barnhart Vern Pullins

Weather Notes From Athens Seventy-Five Year Ago

The record shows yesterday’s high around 95 degrees while the low reached 57. This morning the temperature rose to 88 by late morning.

Athens

Derby Clinic Friday Encourages Local Soap Box Racers

The third Soap Box Derby Clinic meets Friday at 7 30 pm in Nye Chevrolet show rooms Athens chaired by Lewis Sabo. Officials outline wheel construction brakes and racer frames as entries from Athens County and nearby towns prepare racing kits under $10 with some wheel sets available for boys needing assistance.

Nye Chevrolet N. Court St. Athens Lewis Sabo Roy's ‘Auto Supply Floyd Wolfe Jaycee Harold Junod Harry C. Hoffman Youngstown Taster of Ohio Independent Order Odd Fellows Serenosonville Glouster Chauncey Lodge Room Plains Albany Coolvile Worstell Odd Fellows Association Land Lodge Athens County Junod

Address by George Breiel on fraternalism and youth ethics

George Breiel, director of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of 160F, will speak on fraternalism in a troubled world and the Odd Fellows moral education program. The association invites Odd Fellows Rebekah members and all public and school officials to attend, focusing on youth preservation and democracy.

George Breiel Sovereign Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Rebekah

Scouts to Poster Bonds at Roosevelts Request

Athens Boy Scouts will install 150 bond posters Saturday evening in response to President Roosevelts request. Scouts report in uniform to 160 1-2 W State St at 9:00 AM Saturday with J R Stratton, scout executive of the Hock Hocking Area, coordinating the effort.

Roosevelt Boy Scouts America Athens Boy Scouts Erning J. R. Stratton Hock-Hocking State St

Flying Cadet Examining Board Visits Athens for Cadet Exams

The Flying Cadet Examining Board No. 2 of Fort Hayes Columbus will return to Athens for three days in June to recheck examinations and to conduct physicals for new applicants. The program targets single men aged 20 to 27 who meet physical and mental requirements. After 735 months of training cadets become second lieutenants in the Army Air Corps Reserve and serve three years at a salary of 245 dollars per month, with Major James Zimmerman, board president, noting the National Guard Armory as the venue.

Flying Cadet Board Flying Cadet Examining Board No. 2 Fort Hayes Columbus Athens Army ‘Air Corps Reserve James ‘Zimmerman National’ Guard

Two Drivers Fined in Athens for Unsafe Operation

The state highway patrol fined William Stone, 67, of Athens ten dollars plus costs for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. Stone was arrested on Route 33 north of Athens. Daniel Holbert, also of Athens, was fined five dollars plus costs at the same time for driving with...

Cliff Cornell William Stone Athens State Highway Patrol Stone Athen Daniel Holbert

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