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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
6
The Athens Messenger reports Mrs Nina Harris denies charges leading to her suspension. Police clarify no order to close liquor establishments Monday after Armistice Day confusion. Firemen responded to a hog pen blaze at the Children’s Home grounds at 3 40 am, with damage confined to the sky.
Eight witnesses testified in a Civil Service Commission hearing over Mrs. Harris field representative duties. The session before Chairman Carl Smith and Secretary Gertrude Jones examined reports, itineraries, training of staff, and alleged subordination, with later suspension decisions to be issued. The board also announced eight men inducted for military service at Fort Hayes and listed qualified and transferred candidates.
Eugene Lehman, 62, died at his home in the Diamond area. He is survived by his wife Jennie, a daughter Marian Barney of Logan, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Haydenville Church with burial in Haydenville Cemetery. Friends may call at Stout Funeral Home in Nelsonville.
A sixteen year old student caused a near panic at Athens High when a tear gas bomb in his locker exploded. He claimed he got the bomb from the State Guard, which an officer denied. The boy faced juvenile court with a forthcoming hearing.
Athens residents contributed clothing to a nationwide collection. Leonard Prater, local chairman, announced that 100,000,000 pounds have been baled and shipped and more consignments are en route to war sufferers overseas, with arrival anticipated by Christmas.
Two serious injuries raise concern as six teen riders are hurt in two separate automobile-streetcar crashes in Cincinnati. The incidents occurred early today, with hospital notes listing admissions from Shawnee Athens Guysville and The Plains areas. No further details on fatalities provided.
Athens County Conservation Committee hosts a 7 30 p m meeting at Amesville High School Auditorium on November 12 to discuss changes to Ohio fishing regulations. Harold Vaughn chairs the event while C H Moore notes statewide hearings in Columbus December 13 and urges collaboration with sportsmen groups and farmers. A follow up meeting will occur after the new year to discuss game regulations and elect officers as the county committee plans district representation.
Funeral services for Arley Phillips age 74 who died Wednesday night at his daughter’s home in Glouster will be Saturday at 2 PM at the Elliott residence. He lived near Glouster all his life and leaves four children Mrs Venus Elliott Mrs Faith Pedicord Bremen Mrs Edna Kassler Glouster and Frank Phillips Coming. His wife died four years ago.
The FOE Athens Aerie of Eagles will initiate about 50 new members Sunday after noon November 11, raising lodge membership above 1000. George Herman of Springfield, past state president, will speak. The event also marks the 42nd anniversary of the local aerie. At the war peak the group had 152 members in service and bought $15,000 in war bonds. A chicken dinner will be served after the initiation.
City Hall and service departments will close November 12 in observance of Armistice Day. Water department operations will stay open all day Thursday and extend the water bill payment deadline to Friday November 16, 1945. The Athens Office of Price Administration will also be closed Monday.
Air members of Conrath-Bean chapter No 37 Disabled American Veterans are urged to attend the regular meeting Friday at 7 30 pm in the club room at the Armory Commander Earnest McGraner announced that any veteran discharged for disease or injury is eligible for membership Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Victory Loan Navy Special train arrives at Athens depot Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm. It showcases radar, naval guns, carrier aircraft, amphibious tanks, and a Norden bomb sight with crew of 25 officers and Navy Coast Guard and Marine Corps personnel. Cars display the USS Ward gun, a two man submarine, Coast Guard helicopter, LVT, radar, F6F Grumman Helicat, and related rescue gear.
William D Eples 53 died at Bethesda Hospital Zanesville after injury at Rend-Mar coal mine Tuesday morning. He worked at Rend-Mar and belonged to United Mine Workers and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survived by four sisters. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from his home. Burial in New Lexington Cemetery.
Weather observer Mrs Cc N. France reports yesterday's high reached 74 degrees with a low near 48 degrees. The drop in temperature reflects a cooling trend across the area.
Two neighbors, Mel Bates and Jud Polk, debate the factory's role and the farm's value. They agree the rivalry ends in a draw and toast with a glass of beer brewed from farm grain, praising industry and agriculture. The piece urges mutual respect and unity across trades.
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