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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
5
An old advertising block touts Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming to wake the liver to pour two pints of bile daily. The copy suggests bile flow prevents decay and indigestion, promising relief from sourness and malaise and urging readers to buy the 10¢ and 25¢ packages.
Athens County Red Cross directors unanimously decide to exit the Community Chest effective Oct 31 due to increased national service demands. Local chapter must fundraise for defense work while continuing services across Army and Navy territory, with Roger Connor named chair of the 25th Roll Call.
Sgt Melvin Krider of the United States Marines was at the Athens Post Office all day to recruit enlistments in the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve. Eligible ages are 17 to 30. Reserve enlistments cover the present emergency. Those who missed Krider may inquire at the Columbus substation. William H Ford, 19, son of Mr and Mrs George Ford, 42 W Washington St, enlisted last Dec 12 and is home 13 days after serving at Paris Island and attending the Quantico telephone school.
National Honor Society initiated 16 juniors and seniors at a formal afternoon ceremony. Seven juniors include Jane Mac combs Martha Lou Dowler Henry Miller Harry Peckham Gene Kissner Ruth Ann Grover Betty Henderson. Seniors tapped in April include Doris Buck Jean Miller Martha Copeland Mary Margaret Graham Mary Virginia Bingman Martha Hoisington Elizabeth Krecker Bill Roberts Jack Grover. The candle light service was led by officers Pat Sherrard Warren Stack Jean Herron Elizabeth Kolenich with sponsor Miss Anna Pickering and pianist Helen Radford. A reception followed for parents and friends.
Troop 59 of Boy Scouts will meet Thursday at 7 30 in the Junior Chamber of Commerce rooms to arrange Parents Night on June 5. Parents of scouts are asked to reserve June 5 for a demonstration. The Messenger will publish the full program later.
Dr. A B Sias of Ohio University will deliver the commencement address at Mechanicsburg Rural School tonight at eight. The Ohio University orchestra will provide music and twenty four students will be graduated.
Paul Selby speaker from Columbus says a Ohio diploma today outshines Harvard before the Civil War era. A. Z. Penrose introduces the graduates as diplomas are awarded to 33 Troy High School seniors amid orchestra and glee clubs. Certificates presented to Coolville, Hockingport, and Torch pupils. best citizens honored.
The Athens temperature climbed to 92 yesterday with a low of 59 overnight. At noon today the reading was 90 degrees as heat persists in the area.
Advertises Clements Iron Tonic with manganese and iron as a body building remedy. Promises two weeks treatment for 89 cents. Urges sharing with friends and purchasing at Athens Pharmacy, offering a receipt for Royal Dinnerware and mentions a plan.
Seven men from the Athens area departed at 8 o'clock for Fort Hayes Columbus to join the 15th Athens County Draft Board No 1 call. The group includes Francis Forrest Dye Floyd Edward Hammond Richard Laney Imes Eugene Marquis Harry Allen Hope Thomas Wiley Cruikshank and David William Hook.
Ath ens High School distributed its 1941 yearbook this week edited and business managed by Bill Roberts. The bulldog insignia graced the cover for the first time as the general theme with red and black colors and stylized bulldog artwork throughout.
Private Leo W Martin of Camp Shelby Mississippi has completed a two week furlough to visit his wife and his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Martin Athens Route 5. He returned to Camp Claybourne Louisiana where he will spend a month in maneuvers before rejoining Camp Shelby.
Athens County deputy sheriffs resume work after a funds transfer by the county commissioners to cover salaries. A separate transfer funds the recorder's salary, while Sheriff Bayless notes old cars and contemplates alternatives. Recorder Claudius Chappel loses help as Frances Evans is ill, leaving the office short staffed.
J. R. Stratton, field executive of the Hock Hocking Area, calls for Athens Scouts to march in uniform Thursday at 4 PM from the Courthouse to distribute flags at cemeteries. They will report to City Hall and aid police with crowds and traffic near Memorial Day events.
Athens High School music honorary Cadenza Club initiates Joan Woolley John Reed Howard Bobo and Elizabeth Krecker yesterday afternoon Edwin McPherson and Jennie Sue Rousey presented solos Refreshments followed the initiation
Elwin R. ONeill supervises Ohio University critics and leads Athens Rural School at Mechanicsburg. He will take a one year leave of absence for 41 42 to treat a severe sinus condition. He has served five years in these roles and holds a BS and an MS from OU. He is co author of a seven book series of elementary and junior high exercises and author of a five book history series awaiting publication.
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