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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1941
Page
5
Kenneth C. Ray Ohio Education Director urges Ohio schools to end desk job bias and build a community integrated program. He outlines seven principles emphasizing continuous learning, democratic experiences, art and science training, support for handicapped students, and adult and community education with local councils.
The National Youth Administration now accepts youth in school for trades training tied to national defense. An Athens County youth recently gained private employment after resident center training, with Lawrence Skinner of Glouster hired as a welder's helper at Republic Steel in Canton. Training is open to 16 year olds, but work may start at 17 due to child labor laws. some trades allow earlier study.
Private Edgar R Crislip of Athens has been selected for a course in advanced electricity at Chanute Field Illinois through the Air Corps Technical School. He joined the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron and entered service in Columbus on October 1 1940. The instruction will qualify him as an expert and aid promotion prospects. He is the son of Mrs C B Bartlett of Athens and attended Trey High School at Coolville graduating in May 1940.
Dorothy D. Mulpas files for divorce from Robert Mulpas in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Married Aug 20, 1920, they have three minor children. Petition accuses gross neglect and extreme cruelty. husband left in October 1940. Mrs Mulpas seeks divorce alimony and child support.
Fragmentary listings show daily and Sunday rail times for several lines including National Limited and New York Central. Entries reference south and north bound departures, various stations, and times such as 1:20 am and 11:06 am with unclear order.
Francie Marion McHarg of Lower Plains, 75, died after a several month illness. Born in Athens County, he was a coal miner and farmer, attended Zion Church, and is survived by wife Flora a son Russell a brother James two sisters Mrs George Gabriel Jr and Mrs Elizabeth Barker and a half sister Mrs Mabel DeLong. Funeral at Zion Church Friday at two with burial in adjoining cemetery. calls after Thursday noon.
National Youth Administration officials announced the NYA legal offices are relocated to the third floor of the Masonic Building at Court and Union Streets. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon Saturdays.
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation to close on November 11 as per Section 8301 of the Ohio General Code. Claimants scheduled for Tuesday reporting should come in on Wednesday, officials said.
Mrs. Clara Miles mother of Walter Miles member of the Ohio Censor Board died at her Columbus home. She was a native of Athens.
A divorce case filed by John H. McDonald against Frankies H. McDonald in Athens County Common Pleas Court was dismissed today at the plaintiff’s request. The article also notes an estimate of 80,528,000 voting age Americans.
Dr Robert Srigley assistant resident in surgery at University Hospital Columbus son of H Stigley of Athens has written a 44 page book When To See Your Doctor designed to acquaint laymen with the symptoms and simple descriptions of eight major U S diseases pneumonia cancer appendicitis intestinal obstruction diabetes pulmonary tuberculosis syphilis and heart disease The booklet includes body diagrams and explains when to see a doctor It is published by College Book Co and will be sold at newsstands and College Book Store The Harvard graduate discussed his work with eminent doctors and trained at Charity Hospital New Orleans and University Hospital prior to his staff appointment.
The Albany High School junior class presents a three act play titled Good Grations Grand ma Friday night at 8 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Henry Breckenridge George Breckinridge Charles Donaldson Mrs Lenox John Gandee Helen Allen Helen Tewkshure Cecile Allen Eloise West Clancy police investigator Worley Baughman Wiggins Lawrence Munn Sam Ralph Russell Delicia Thelma Stanley.
Nightly evangelistic meetings are held at the Luhfig Pile Grim Holiness Church under Rev. Bo F L Pugh of Chillicothe. They began Monday and run until November 15 with special music each evening led by G C Armbruster. Pastor Rev Charles Honk assists.
Mrs Gertrude Van Dyke at Sheltering Arms Hospital underwent an appendectomy today. Miss Cevelia Cavanaugh of Zaleski admitted for observation. James Algeo, son of Mr and Mrs J E Algen, was released last night. Wal ter Hartnell at 116 Lancaster St remains for observation with no visitors requested. Ohio University employees excluding faculty will meet Thursday at Berry Hotel at 8 o'clock, Royal E Clements from Columbus to attend. Alliance bans Sunday beer sale. ordinance awaiting mayor signature Floyd H Senn.
An advertisement touts a tonic described as a simple, effective remedy for weak tired folks. It claims two tablets with water, three times daily before meals, will restore sleep, calm nerves, enrich blood, and boost strength within days with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes relief from insomnia and fatigue.
A 1941 fire report by Fire Marshal Harry Dalton and city officials notes an increase in fires in Athens through November compared with all of 1940, yet overall damage drops from 82 375 to 3 520. Major incidents include a Bartlenth blaze on April 14 and several out-of-town calls, with safety rules issued urging caution in burning debris.
Alfred Wright of Hollister found guilty by a jury on October A was fined 100 and jailed today by Judge OF. Rowland in Athena County Common Pleas Court. His driver’s license was revoked for six months.
A coal truck rear ended a milk truck on Route ABD Tuesday, causing 70 gallons of milk to spill into a ditch. Drivers Jidaon Swatey and Maurice Covert were named. no arrests reported. Edmond Van Hort was later stopped for driving on the left side on Athens Route 3.
The divorce suit requests custody of a two year old child, alimony, and child support with claims of desertion since Aug 10 1940. The plaintiff accuses extreme cruelty and failure to provide necessities. A money suit seeks back support totaling $280 plus costs from Aug 10 1940 to Nov 4 1941.
Luther Edwin Stanley aged 19 from Athens was the first man to enlist in November through the Athens naval recruiting sub station. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Homer B H Stanley of Fern Avenue. Stanley enlisted in Cincinnati and served with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Wooster before being sent to Great Lakes, Illinois for seven weeks of naval training.
A brief pamphlet discusses the causes of epilepsy, noting expert opinions and inviting readers to learn more. The text mentions publication at a New York address and references medical discussion in a professional setting.
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