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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1942

Page

5

Ohio U Alumni to honor Richard C Cole in Tokyo raid tribute

Alumni of Ohio University plan a noon Sunday luncheon at Lindley Hall to honor Richard C Cole the pilot in the Tokyo raid. Martha Cole will receive a certificate and Clare Williams alumni secretary reports the event features toastmaster Noble C Shilt and Ohio graduate M Foster as principal speaker. Reservations close May 29 at University Wilson Hall.

ESBAY Messenger Athens Ohio Rive Ohio U Richard C Cole Tokyo Clare Noble C. Shilt Washington, D.C Bae Aaning Mian Bing William, ‘Woods College Fulton Tonz

Fire Damages Athens Home At State Street

A fire at the home of Mr and Mrs A W Matters 162 E State St caused about 200 damage in a second floor bedroom. City firefighters confined the blaze to that room after an 825 am alarm. Ten Athens Fire Department members responded and HOY SCOUTS RESCUED.

Athens A. W. Matters E. State St Athens Fire Department

ZEMO Advertisement Claims Relief For Itching Skin

An ad touts ZEMO as a physician backed liquid for itching skin with claims of 30 years of experience and Omnicea brand association. It promises rapid relief, cites over 25 million packs sold, and lists price points from 60 cents to 1.90 dollars, noting limited trial quantities.

ZEMO Omniceaa

Limits on Packages Sent Out of Nation

War and Navy Departments limit overseas parcel mail to ensure space for war essentials and reduce port delays. Post Office restrictions prohibit mailing any first class air mail or parcel to destinations outside the continental United States over 11 pounds, 18 inches long, or 42 inches in length and girth. Applies to all such mail including Army Post Office deliveries via New York Seattle and San Francisco.

War and Navy Francis Frebault Athens War and Navy Departments Post Office Department Continental United States Army Post New York San Francis Seattle

McGraner Re-Elected As Commander of DAV

Ernest McGraner was unanimously reelected to a sixth term as commander of the Conrath-Bean Chapter of the American Veterans of the World War at a Monday night meeting in the Athens Armory. Officers installed next meeting include Harry F. Minney senior vice commander William J. Mansfield junior vice commander Daniel A. Pierce adjutant treasurer Clarence Mulling chaplain Edison Gaston and Earnest McGraner service officer. Members were urged to attend Memorial Day services in Athens on Saturday.

Conrath-Beanhapten Ernest McGraner W. Union ‘St Athens Harry F. Minney Athens Route 5 William J. Mansfield Stewart St Daniel A. Pierce W. Stimson Clarence Mulling Chauncey Edison Gaston Stella Ave Earnest McGraner Conrath-Bean

Army and Buying Bonds Robert Chute Sends Money to Mother

Robert C. Chute Jr son of Mr and Mrs RC Chute of 2 Miller Street serves in the Army in Hawaii and buys War Savings Bonds. He sends his mother 57.50 to purchase a 50 bond despite earning 44 monthly after insurance. Chute a Athens High School graduate and former Ohio University senior was inducted last November.

Robert Chute Mother Athens Hiwaii Robert C. Chute, Jr RC. Chute Miller ‘St Foreign Service Chute Athens High School Fenior Ohio University

Children Allowed to Fish in Locust Heights Pond

The Locust Heights Pond received aquatic vegetation on May 22 consisting of elodea chara ceratophyllum hornwort yellow lilies white lilies cattails and a rush species to provide cover for young fish shade and habitat for aquatic insects. The plantings aim to aerate purify and stabilize the water while enhancing the pond’s appearance. Earlier stocking included 75 gizzard shad 165 bluegills and 50 bullhead, with recent additions of 75 bullhead catfish and 125 bluegills.

Locust Heights Lee Division Roach

Pearcy Enlists in Navy Construction Regiment

Second Guysville man to enlist at Athens naval recruiting substation is Daniel A. Pearcy age 33 carpenter's mate first class accepted this week by recruiting headquarters in Cincinnati Ohio Lashmett announces Pearcy is a son of Mrs Mary Cornell Pearcy of Guysville The first Guyaville resident to join the construction regiment was Richard Hayes who enlisted March 9 Both men will receive indoctrination training and be assigned to active service outside the continental United States.

Guysville Athens U. S. Navy Daniel A. Pearcy Naval Cincinnati ES. Lashmett Pearcy Mary Cornell Pearcy Guysvile Guyaville Richard Hayes Continental United States

Ohio flier among 14 graduates at Randolph Field Texas

Lieut Peter B Seal ot was one of 14 Central Ohio fliers in Class 42 E fighter pilots graduated at Randolph Field Texas The class called the sixth post Pearl Harbor brood and largest in the field history Wings were pinned on graduates and mailed to honorary members including mothers and sweethearts

Peter B. Seal Central Ohio Randolph Field Texas

Funeral set for Mrs Tyron in Ames Township

Funeral services for Mrs Owen Tyron who died Monday at her Ames Township home will be held Wednesday at two in Concord Church. The Rev Gil Adrian and Ed Millfield Route 1 will conduct the service. She is survived by two sisters Miss Grace Sayre near Concord and Mrs Frank Cole Long Bottom.

Stra Owen Tyron Ames Township Concord Church Gil Adrian Trimble Mill Field Grace Sayre Concord Frank Cole Long Bottom

Admissions and discharges at Sheltering Arms Hospital

At Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning Miss Lil Han McKee of Buchtel and Mrs Alice Joachim of 170 Morris Ave were admitted for medical treatment. Also admitted was Charles E Grosvenor of Athens Route 4. Released today were Carrie Ranson of Northwood Drive Clark Hunte of New Marshfield Guy Campbell of 107 Mill Street Max Martin of Millefield Route 1 Ruth Jones of Athens Route 1 and Mildred Kratzer and her infant son of 36 Shannon Ave.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Lil- Han McKee Buchtel Alice Joachim Morris Ave Athens Carrie Ranson Northwood Clark Hunte New Marshfield Guy Campbel Mill’ St Max Martin Millefield Ruth’ Jones Mildred Kratzer Shannon Ave

County Jail Reopens After Fire Code Upgrade for June Parade

Athens county jail resumes operations after remodeling to meet state fire code. Seven inmates transferred from Nelsonville City Jail while county women remain housed there. County bike parade and contests slated for June 4 at county fairgrounds with Chief Grogan leading planning and prize efforts amid plans for a dusk parade and riding demonstrations.

Nelsonville City Nelsonville City of Athens Bateman W. Washington St Potie Grogan Pace 1 Committee of Police Achoo

Band Concert and Cleanup at City Park Program

A city park event outlines a cleanup Saturday noon May 30 at Locust Heights with workers to finish by 4 PM. Lunch and supper are planned. School Band directed by Floyd Prince provides music while an Ohio University Band quartet performs at 6 PM. Postal replies requested to Forest Service Box 68.

City” Park Locust “Heights Floyd Prince Ohio University Band Curtis W. Jans Joseph Thackery

Athens Rural Exercises Set For Thursday Speaker Dr Shoemaker

Athens Rural school will hold commencement exercises Thursday evening at 8. Dr. F L Shoemaker professor of education at Ohio University will address the ceremony. The program includes music by the school orchestra the assembly singing America and a salute to the flag led by Robert Langston with songs by the Girls Chromsolams and an invocation and benediction by Rev Floyd Gale.

F. L. Shoemaker Ohio University Athens Rural Mechanicsbairg America Assembly Robert Langston Kent Board of Education Floyd Gale

Worstell Addresses Athens Rotary Luncheon

Attorney Lawrence G. Worstell spoke at the Athens Rotary Club noon luncheon at Hotel Berry. He outlined changes in legal procedure over the years and how larger city firms operate. Worstell, native of Athens, practiced in Cleveland before returning home and also owns coal interests in Athens and Meigs Counties.

Lawrence G. Worstell Athens Cleveland Worstall Meigs Counties

George W Tucker Dies At Home In Glouster

George W Tucker aged 2 died Tuesday at his residence 57 Home St. He is survived by his wife Catherine and son Frank of Glouster. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at two at Jagers Funeral Home with calling hours at any time.

George Tucker George W. Tucker Home St Catherine Frank Glouster Jagers Funeral Home Deelock

AHS Scholars Are Guests of Kiwanis Club

Six Athens High School students were honored at the Kiwanis Scholarship Recognition Light dinner. Recipients included Martha Lou Dowler first in county senior scholarship, Bill Pendry second, Frances Noble first in district, Virginia Coleman first in district, and Bill Hammerie with Juavanta Young tying for district first in geometry and state standings. Speakers noted by Dr C D Samford and announced upcoming Kiwanis International Convention events in Cleveland with Donald M Nelson and Thurman Arnold among speakers.

Athens High School Athens Kiwanis C.D. Samford Igh Martha Lou Dowler Bill Pendry Frances Noble Virginia Coleman Bill Hammerie Juavanta Young Cleveland Donald M” Nelson The War Production Board Thur~ Man Arnold U.S

Currier & Ives Prints to Be Shown at Ohio University

Ohio University museum will feature Currier and Ives Civil War lithographs during commencement week. Curator Dr W A Matheny announced the display from the Morris collection of Athens. Selections include The Battle of Fort Sumter The Surrender at Appomattox and rare Lincoln funeral lithographs and the Monitor Merrimac clash.

Currier & Ives Ohio University Museum W. A. Matheny C. H. Morris Athens Hatlee Fort Sumpter Lee Carter Lincoln

Fine Suspended For Arrested Millfield Man

James Kisor of Millfield appeared in T K Bennett Justice of Peace Court charged with assault and battery. He pleaded guilty and was fined fifty dollars plus costs. the fine was suspended on the condition that he maintains good behavior.

James Kisor Millfield T.K. Bennett Justice of Peace Court

Gas masks demo by Athens Civilian Defense unit

About 49 attendees at Athens Civilian Defense Volunteer Corps first gas defense class in Super Hall inspected and tried on U S Army gas masks. Lieut. Charles H. Fair and Dr. Donald Clippinger led demonstrations on effectiveness, types, and dangers of gas. Class will be repeated and certification requires attendance. schedule outlines sessions for various groups through Friday.

Athens Civilian Defense Volunteer Corps Super Hall U. S. Army Charles H. Fair Ohio University Department For Military Science and Tactics Harold E. Wisco Fairance Wise Clippinger Drivers’ Corps Red Cross Motor Corps McBee

Masonry inspection set for Guysville lodge Thu evening

Savannah Lodge No. 468 F and A M schedules annual inspection. Worshipful master announces a chicken dinner served by the Ladies Aid Hall from 6 to 7. The event highlights the lodge’s May activities and community gathering.

Masons Guysville Savannah

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