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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1943

Page

5

Athens youth arrested for theft of gas coupons

Ray Yoho age 20 of 44 Central Ave was arrested by Athens police and federal marshals for stealing gas coupons used to obtain 1,000 gallons of gasoline from the Frank White Co. He had been employed as a driver and previously worked at a taxi company. The theft was traced through sales records on Oct 18 and will be prosecuted in Columbus federal court.

Ray Yoho Central Ave Arpy Athens United Yes J. B. Gro Goho T” Gasoline Ra Co Frank White Yill Grogan Yoho Columbus Boys Innial School Jed Isfield Reformatory Mary John Hayes Steve Philip Secret Service

Infant George Scott Dies Shortly After Birth

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott of New Marsh died shortly after birth at their home Sunday. Burial followed at Newfield Cemetery. The Scotts also have other children.

George Scott New Marsh Neweld Scotts

On the Job You Have to Take Twice as Many Steps

Advice urges workers to pace pace and stay steady as workloads double. Shifts demand more movement as tasks rise, with footwear a practical focus for comfort and endurance.

Two County Ration Boards Merged Under OPA Orders

The Coolville War Price and Rationing Board will join the Athens Board effective December 1, consolidating Rome Carthage and Troy Townships under a single regional unit. Inspections continue and forms for tires remain available at prior stations with mail in applications to the Athens Board. Residents may visit Athens for adjustments or corrections to their rationing needs.

Office of Price Administration Columbus Coolville War Price and Rationing Board Athens Board Leonard Prater Coolville Rome Carthage Troy OPA Prater Chapman Brothers Athens

Five Pounds of Food Daily For Army Men

Supplying the Army with food is a major Quartermaster Corps task. Soldiers worldwide receive a standard five pounds of food daily, via mess halls or packaged rations, with balanced diets and specific rations like Field Ration A C and D, K, and special packs for parachute troops and flyers.

Quartermaster Corps Continental United States

Mineral man fined for hunting without license

Gilbert Buckley of Mineral was fined 15 dollars and costs by Magistrate J W Bailey after pleading guilty to hunting without a license. State Game Protectors C H Moore and Ed Eberst made the arrest. Mer­cury dropped to 15 in Athens with 44 as high yesterday and 39 at noon today. Tony Padden of 6 Kern Street was fined 5 dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth for intoxication.

Gilbert Buckley J. W. Bailey C. H. Moore Ed Eberst Athens Tony Padden Kern St Franz Woodworth

Take Clothes To City Hall

Don Peden announced a change for collecting clothing in Athens. The Community Service Club will staff Athens City Hall this week to receive and sort donations from 1 30 to 3 each afternoon Tuesday through Saturday, before sending items to cry cleaners for destitute people in liberated territories and Allied nations.

Athens Don Peden Court St Athens City Hall Community Service Club C. J. Ailstock City Hall the Messenger

Allied patrols in Northwestern Hukwang Valley seize positions

The Associated Press reports Capt Dow Grones of Athens Ohio led UN Army officers directing patrols into the Hukwang Valley along the upper Chindwin River. Roy E Hawk son of Mr and Mrs William Hawk of Athens arrives at Fort Sill Oklahoma for 17 weeks of basic training. Pfc Charles R Lillie son of Mr and Mrs C O Lillie of Athens goes to Billings General Hospital Fort Benjamin Harrison for four months of advanced technician training.

Associated Press Burma Dow Grones Athens United Nations Army Hukwang Valley Chindwin River Roy E. Hawk William Herbert Hawk Freda E. Hawk Richland Ave Field Army Replacement Training Center Fort Sill Okla 32Nd Battalion 8Th Regiment Charles R. Lillie C. O. Lillie Route 5 Billings General Hospital Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind Ashford General Hospital Sulphur Springs W. Va

Leaders Urge Initiation by All Chapters

Prof. George Starr Lasher, head of Ohio University School of Journalism, returns from the 35th National Interfraternity Conference in New York. Resolutions urged initiation of men by every chapter to ensure continuity. Alumni interfraternity councils urged. postwar problems discussed. fraternity activity reported at over 90 percent of camps. Lasher met alumni including daughter Mary Elizabeth from Editor and Publisher.

George Starr Lasher Ohio University School of Journalism New York City Commodore Navy Baldwin Connecticut Jorgensen University of Connecticut Lasher Mary Elizabeth Trade

Dr. Frank Warner, 88, Columbus Physician Dies

Columbus physician and surgeon Dr. Frank Warner, 88, died last night. He attended the funeral of film actor Warner Baxter, who was named for the Ross County native.

Columbus Frank Warner Warner Baxter Warner Ross County

Leah Foreman, Hancock County’s oldest resident, dies at 102

Mrs. Leah B. Foreman, Hancock County’s oldest resident, died at the age of 102. The obituary notes her long life and status as the county’s eldest local figure.

Panhellenic Dance at Ohio U Gym With Uniformed Escorts

The Panhellenic semi formal at Ohio University Women’s Gym featured couples dancing on floor and balcony with Bill Schwitzgebe and his Varsity Club band. Guests included Deans Voigt and Lange and numerous couples. sorority crests and a Greek goddess statue decorated the gym. Also announced are a Chi Omega rummage sale for Hospital Fund on Dec 4 and meetings of Daughters of Union Veterans and UCD Club with host Miss Nelle Pickering and Mrs Lucy Michael respectively.

Panhellenic Council Ohio University Women’s Bill Schwitzgebe Dean Irma FE. Voigt Dean Laurence Lange R. W. Finsterwald Richard McKinstry Fred Picard P. G. Krauss George Starr Lasher Chi Omega Sorority Schine Athena Court St

Pitfalls of Love in a Theatrical Espionage Plot

In a drama set around Madge Graham’s stage and a spy ring, Charles Spencer plans to force Steve Redfield into service through staged blackmail. Margaret and Dicky prepare to influence Redfield by exploiting his theatrical career and ties to Milner’s covert network.

Steve Redfield Madge Graham Madge Mary Versteen Madges Charles Spencer Secret Service Philip Veritzen Steve Marion Morton Edge Jack Bickett Margaret Eee Dicky Lanafield Redfield Servce

Albany PTA Meeting With Guest Speaker and Potluck

Albany PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school with a guest speaker and potluck refreshments. Mrs J P Jordan of New Rochelle New York is visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs B F Cutler on Roosevelt Drive. The Woman's Music Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Margaret A Benedict at 21 Sunnyside Drive.

Albany Pta J. P. Jordan New Rochelle N. Y B. F. Cutler Roosevelt Drive Woman's Music Club Margaret A. Benedict Sunnyside Drive

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands of sufferers praise NORITO a quick acting formula for neuralgia neuritis sciatica and rheumatic pains. The advertisement promises fast relief with an ironclad money back guarantee if the first three doses fail. See your drugget today and try NORITO with confidence.

Norito

Penetro Cold Relief Salve Promises Two Way Action

An OCR style ad touts Penetro salve as relief for coughs and muscle aches from colds. It claims medicated vapor soothes congested breathing and a warming plaster on the skin, with a white stainless product priced 25 and 35 cents.

Fifth Meeting in Series At Athens School of Religion

This evening at 7 15 p m the Athens School of Religion meets at First Methodist Church for its fifth session with the sixth and final gathering set for Dec 6. The cooperative program covers Old and New Testaments Child Psychology Teaching Methods Missions World Peace and more.

Athens School of Religion First Methodist Church H. T. Houf Zion Baptist Church James Boren Thailand

CCE Forum To Discuss Discipline Wednesday

Athens County Council for Childhood Education schedules a forum on discipline on Wednesday December 1 at East Side School. A panel including Miss Mary Flanagan chairman Mrs. John W Dowler Dr Herschel T Gier Mrs Glenn Scott Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey and J B Grogan will share views from home church school city and county officials. Open to all interested people and welfare workers.

Athens County Council For Childhood Education East Side Mary Flanagan John W. Dowler Herschel T. Gier Glenn Scott Athens County Children's Home Gilbert Courtney Chauncey J. B. Grogan Athens

W C T U to Meet at Presbyterian Church

Athens page notes the W C T U will meet Wednesday at 2 p m in the Presbyterian Church with Mrs S E G Pedigo leading the program. Major and Mrs Carl M Poston and two children and Mrs E M Poston of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley at Windy Hills Farm. Major Poston who served abroad in the Pacific area has returned for several months and will depart again on a foreign assignment.

W.C.T.U Presbyterian Church Carl M. Poston E. M. Poston Columbus Fred R. Beasley Windy Hills Farm Major Poston Pacific Area

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