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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

5

Second Papers To Become U S Citizens in Athens County

Twenty five residents of Athens County filed petitions for naturalization with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The list includes natives of England Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Russia and Scotland among others. Final citizenship exams will be held in the Common Pleas Court in early June.

BP Englands Tesiys Poland Austra Ceechenlavan Hungary Russia Sestland Turkey Carmelo ‘Limo Glouster Ttaly Tho United States Giovanni Cannetela Nina Andinot Tiantere Michele Gloster of Fire Bronislaw Glenicki Buchtel Po | Grary Joseph Mi Fale Nelsomine Re Astra Giouster Rosite Czechoslovakia Katie Chik Athens Kae Mary Manda Plains Ceechoslovakia Ini England Mary Zachary Olive Stumpf Jane Tait Apotonia "Zelnick Herchel Lekutowicz Hens Raymond Ashby Nelsonville Sydney CG. Everson Albany James Goodfellow Stewart Mary Begg Scotland Aspasia Demetriou Mary Lewicki Murray City The Common Pleas Court

Troy FFA Scrap Drive Next Monday for War Bonds

Troy FFA to collect scrap material on Monday May 25 using trucks and trailers to canvass Carthage and Troy Townships. Funds from the sale will buy War Savings Lands and Stamps. If not contacted, donors should call Mr C T Newsom or an FFA member for pickup. Elected Troy FFA officers were Harold Swisher president William Kayser vice president Clayton Lamp secretary Ira Crawford treasurer Paul Hayes reporter. Plans were made for several members to attend the Ohio State University conference and judging contest June 5 and 6.

Roy Ffa Carthage Troy CT. Newsom 1 FFA

Weeds Surpass Vegetables After Last Week’s Rains

Rains over the past week have spurred weed growth more than vegetables. Gardeners may delay weeding until showers end, says Ross Wright, Athens County extension agent. The best time to cultivate is when the topsoil looks dry and not packed, making weed removal easier and garden work more pleasant.

Ross Wright Athens County

ROTC Public Review Honors 569 at Ohio University

The 1942 ROTC review at Ohio University honored 569 cadets with a parade and awards at the university baseball field. Major James I Golden announced a formal military review, with Colonel Raden set as reviewing officer and various society and post leaders presenting medals and honors to outstanding cadets and bandsmen.

Unio University Reserve Universe Training Corps James I. Golden Infantry Us" Army Ohio University Ohio University Rotc Raden Fwth Corps Ft Hayes Columbus Tire Teview Milton Re Norris J.P" Cumley Kc’ Crossen Post American Legion Athens Graber der Homer C. Caskey Chi James A. Wiley Charles L. Woodworth W. Wen Robert Nye Howard W. Neilson Rex Koons A. Eighth Harry G. Mundy Norman M. Bad First Clase Stephen Fivas John E. Collis

Baccalaureate at Rome High to Be Sunday

Rome High prepares for baccalaureate Sunday with a Methodist circuit sermon in the Greene auditorium and Monday May 25 at 8 30 p m for commencement. Dr Karl H Serns of Columbus will deliver the address as students and scholarship awardees are announced.

Greene Methodist Circuit Karl H. Serns Eleanor Six Aylmer Ackley Nellie Crippen Olive Burk Marva van Horn Dale Aldridge Mary H. Copeland Thomas Rose Charles Patterson Doris Poston Robert Barrows Goff Duntee Betty Parsons William Chesser Mary Agnes Copeland Gail Steinmetz Shirley Seaman Richard Barnes Thomas Griffin June Goff Dunfee Rome Miami University High School Columbus

Services Announced For Pilgrim Church

Services announced for Athens Pilgrim Church at Congress and Washington Streets begin at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m a sermon by the Rev Helena Laneholtz. Young people's meeting at 6 45 p m and evangelistic services at 7 45 p m a Wednesday prayer meeting is planned.

Athens Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Helena Laneholtz

War Bond Campaign Update From Albany High School

War bond drive details announced with Walter as campaign chairman. June 1 is the deadline for Albany High School and related events. Preston reports expected total collection to exceed 300000 with final receipts near 28800.

Mire E. F Dauiey Lee ‘Ownamp Albany ‘High School John Walter Watty Nates Coons Nea Columbus York John 7 Walter Dr Athens County Sohi Preston Sam Fort Brose Dave Sena J.C. Walter

Hobo Party at Athens Seamiye Meeting Leads to Fines

The May meeting of the Athens seamiy featured a “hobo” night with twenty one participants. Rags in style danced and refreshments were provided. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined Carson Sama and Emmett Williams after pleading guilty to intoxication. Rainy cool weather marked the day with a high of 94 and a low of 63.

Athens Athens Hall Florence Now Kenneth Loeffler Hoton Pes Ou Franz Woodworth Carson Sama Emmett Williams Lancaster St Mercury

State of Ohio Sues Jane Wither for Aid Overpayment

In Commons Pleas Court today the state of Ohio named Jane Wither as defendant in a suit seeking 1194.46 dollars. The claim alleges the state furnished aid for the aged to Wither during her time and she allegedly received funds improperly.

Jane Wither Commons Pleas Court Tate of Ohio Fem

Senior Class Is Honored at OU Assembly

The annual Senior Day Convocation at Athens highlighted the largest class in years about 488 students. President Herman G. Tames urged dedication to the war effort and society, while Don Davis and Nelle Foster spoke or sang, with musical performances and tributes marking the event.

Herman G Tames James Don Davis Perons Ountry Nelle Foster Athens Heaven Hughey Backenstoe Backentoe Polichi Y Telle Newman Powell Torch Frank Ayers Robert Pisley Sitved “Cocumell John. Hlinka

Workers Hurry to Place Park Job Openings

A garbled notice appears to invite applications for park work and shifts. It references names, scheduling, and federal supervision, with partial legible phrases about starting today and basic worker requirements.

Bond Program at Shade School Bond Drive Details

Athens County residents were urged to support the Purchase War Bonds at Shade High School during a combined PTA and community meeting. Judge C F Rowland spoke on the campaign while Dr B B Buckley outlined health programs in public schools. Wayne Winett and Si Allen led local chairs with teachers aiding canvassing in Lodi and Alexander Townships.

Athens County PTA Shade High School Lodi Alexander Township C. F. Rowland B. B. Buckley Si Allen Shade Pta Wayne Winett Mary Dell Maxwell Howard McClain Robert’ Boo Gertrude Weisenbach Lod Wingett Bart Cowen Hubert Buck

Richland Church Schedule Announced for Sunday Services

Richland avenue senior church sets Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening worship at 7 30 with sermon theme Delights Breeds Mischief. Union Church schedules School at 1810 a m and worship at 9 30. New Marshfield Church School at 9 30 and worship. Clarks Chapel School at 10 15 and morning worship at 11 30.

Richland Ave

Prisoners in Mine Are Players in AHS Mystery

Athens High School presents Wings of the Morning tonight at 8 in the auditorium. Cast includes Howard Bobo as Dr Banning and Bill White as Geoffrey with Ellen played by a student, plus an ensemble of New Yorkers and locals. The four week rehearsal produced dramatic lighting and a mine shaft finale as characters explore memory and fate.

Athens Dr. Banning Howard Bobo Majtor Geoffrey Bill White Geoffrey Ellen Eben Forthright Ben Fulton Ben Fulton, ‘To the Mystery House United States David Nichols Ruth Gentry Adrian Powell Bull Pendry Joan Leben Tra. Ellis Yeonne’Lanoine Fauntelle Martin

Revival at Luking Pilgrim Holiness Church Start May 26

Revival services at Luking Pilgrim Holiness Church Luke ig begin Sunday evening May 26 with Rev Dickson in charge. The Rev Charles Hook is pastor. An evangelistic service Friday is set for 7 30 pm with a young people's meeting at 6 30 pm.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Luke Ig Dickson Charles. Hooks Pam Ung

Private Services for Ralph Moore Saturday Afternoon

Private funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence for Ralph Moore, son of Mr. Moore. The service will be conducted by Timberlake Burn in Sand Rock Cemetery. Miss Esther Schoppert, Rutland, wed from Sheltering Arms.

Ralph Moore Ralph Ison Th ‘Timberlake Esther Schoppert Rutland

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