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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1941

Page

5

Real Estate Tax Receipts Surpass Charges in Athens County

Athens County Treasurer John H. Preston reports a 百分 100 plus collection of real estate taxes for the year. Total charge 547 535.17 dollars includes 543 836 in taxes and 3 699.17 in special assessments. Total collected 555 312.50 dollars, 7 777.33 more than the charge, with 312 209.50 from the first half and 243 103 from the second half. The 37 175.32 year over year gain comes despite more delinquent taxes than unpaid taxes this year.

Athens County John H. Preston

Canary and Dog Travel to Florida with Mantzs

Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Mantz of 218 W. Washington St. returned from a month long car trip to Florida. They toured the east coast, stayed three weeks at Clearwater Beach, and returned along the west coast with their 16 year old canary and their Samoyed Fritz who has logged over 5 000 miles.

O. O. Mantz Washington St Florida Clearwater Beach Canary Fritz

ROTC Fall Drill Impresses Crowd at Ohio University

Ohio University ROTC held fall drill with 615 cadets the largest corps in history. Lieutenant Colonel Chester Hummell led a highly polished review before 300 spectators, honoring President Herman G. James and retiring Miss Eleanor Schulz.

America Ohio University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Herman G. James Eleanor Schulz Chester H. Hummel James Alma Mater Ohio Hummell

Children to receive smallpox inoculation in Athens area

The Athens City-County Health Department schedules winter smallpox vaccination for students in multiple area schools. Visits run from 9 am to 1:30 pm with staggered sessions at Canaanville Kilvert Rome Stewart Coolville Lottridge and Shade schools. Parents may bring children over one year old to any listed site at the designated times.

Athens City-County Shade

Church Brotherhood Plans Dinner Series

The Men’s Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church will hold three dinners with post dinner programs. Carleton Calkin, Louise Rose, and Jerry Rudhuysen are featured for the first event. January speaker is Dr Short of Columbus. March honors Dr Geoffrey Morgan in California. Arrangements by Dow, Miller, Jagers, Cornwell, and Roseberry. Women’s Association serves the dinners. tickets sold in sets of three.

Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church Carleton Calkin Ohio University Louise Rose Jerry Rudhuysen Short Columbus Geoffrey Morgan California C. L. Dow Wesley Miller John Jagers Charles Cornwell H. H. Roseberry Women's Association of the Church C. E. Cooper

Rivers Found Guilty In Bennett's Court

Harry Rivers aged 60 of Athens Route 3 was found guilty of intoxication and disorderly conduct by Magistrate T R Bennett. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and jailed for failure to pay. Rivers was arrested November 11 at his home and pleaded not guilty at arraignment. His wife testified to support the charge.

Harry Rivers Athens T. R. Bennett Rivers Bennett

Worley Zimmerman Dies at 72 in Stewart

Worley Zimmerman, 72, died Wednesday evening at his home in Stewart. He is survived by his wife, two children Mary and William, and seven step-children. Funeral services are set for Saturday at two o'clock in the Methodist Church with Rev. B. H. Pugh officiating. Friends may call at the home.

Worley Zimmerman Stewart Mary William B. H. Pugh

Running Board Rider Killed in Cincinnati Car Crash

Samuel Gambino, on the running board of a car, was killed when the vehicle crashed into a light pole in Cincinnati. He was giving driving instructions to the driver, his aunt Mrs. Angeleano Pur pora.

Cincinnati Samuel Gambino Angeleano Purpora

Highland Ave Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication

William Dailey of Highland Avenue pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor Cliff Cornell this morning. He was fined $10 and costs after being arrested by city police Wednesday evening at State and Court Streets.

William Dailey Highland Ave Cliff Cornell State and Court Sts

Leader John D. King Heads Ohio Knights Council Degree

Leader John D. King will head an all star team to confer the third degree on a local Knights of Columbus class on Sunday November 16. The first degree will be exemplified by Athens Council and the second by McGahan Council of New Lexington. The class honors Rev William G. Dowd chaplain of Athens Council and includes candidates from several cities. Degree work is in the Eagle building North Court Street followed by a buffet lunch in the K of C Hall.

John D. King Ohio Knights of Columbus K of C. Council Athens Council McGahan Council New Lexington William G. Dowd Eagle North Court St K. of C. Hall

Mule Kicks Farm Worker for $500 in Damages

Willar Coey files in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking $500 from Car and Lela Welling after a mule kicked him in the face on June 23 1941 while plowing. He says the injury cost two weeks of work and $20 in medical fees and disfigured his face.

Car Lela Welling Athens County Common Pleas Court Willar Coey Defendents Coey

Arrest of Canton Man for Unpaid Fine

Lloyd Ferguson 26 of Circleville was returned to Athens by Police Chief Joseph P. Grogan after arrest in Canton for failing to pay a $100 fine and costs from last July in the mayor's court.

Lloyd Ferguson Circleville Athens Joseph P. Grogan Canton Ferguson Grogan

Declamation Contest At Plains On Sunday

A Prince of Peace declamation contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches will be at The Plains Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. High school students Boyd Allen Patricia McFarland Ruth Armbruster Betty Hill Mary Kennedy Jack Linscott Ruth Bickley will participate.

Ohio Council of Churches Plains Methodist Church Boyd Allen Patricia McFarland Ruth Armbruster Betty Hill Mary Kennedy Jack Linscott Ruth Bickley

AHS Cast Presents Second Fiddle Tonight

The sophomore junior play Second Fiddle by Geurnsey LePelley opens tonight at 8 in the high school auditorium. Director A A Nellis reports all is ready after dress rehearsal, with Aunt Marion played by Carolyn Hopkins and Betty Heavener as the mixed up heroine.

A. A. Nellis Geurnsey

Strike patrol duty hinted for Ohio division in 1940s

In Hattiesburg Mississippi AP reports tense mood among more than 19 000 soldiers of the 37th Ohio Division as orders hint at possible strike patrol duty. Some furloughs reportedly ended abruptly while units prepare for alert movement within 24 hours. Maj Gen Beightler meets staff in Washington after briefing regimental officers.

Hattiesburg Miss 37Th Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Robert S Beightler Washington

Not Guilty Verdicts in Pancake Assault Case

A jury in Common Pleas Court led by Judge O F Rowland found Raymond Pancake not guilty of assault and battery and Roy Pancake not guilty of assault and battery and carrying a concealed weapon after a May incident at a Deanville beer bar. The trials were consolidated.

Raymond Pancake Roy Pancake Court of Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Deanville Ceer Harry A. Mettler John P. Kelso Deanville

Local Births and Medical Updates from Sheltering Arms

At Sheltering Arms Mr. Raymond Niggemeyer underwent an emergency appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Addington are the parents of a daughter born this morning. Released from the hospital today were Mr. Porter Dicken and Mrs. Lucille Bennett. Sherwood Jones, a student, was transferred to the university infirmary.

Raymond Niggemeyer Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital Dennis Addington Trimble Porter Dicken W. Union St Lucille Bennett Morris Ave Sherwood Jones University Infirmary

Ohio State Dental Board Names 12 Oct Passers

The Ohio State Dental Board announced the names of 12 persons who passed the October examination. Included is Athens James R. Acomb of 14 Palmer St.

Columbus Ohio State Dental Board Athens James R. Acomb Palmer St

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