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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1943
Page
5
The Hocking Valley area reports miners receiving checks for the first two weeks of November. Christmas pay is promised with a special end of December payout. Future pay on December 14 15 23 and 30 will reflect contract terms and project load.
Ed Shields of the Navy Recruiting Station in Athens reports two local girls Pauline Huddy and Gemma Girolami volunteered for the WAVES. Dorothy Edleman leads training preparations in Athens while Melvene McKibben recalls early duty on watch shifts and training moves toward officer training and shore duties.
Mayor Frans Woodworth announced a citywide tin can collection in Athens for tomorrow. Families should place cans at the curb for pickup by municipal workers driving city trucks through all parts of Athens.
The K. T. Crossen Post American Legion will hold its monthly meeting at the post home on Wednesday at 8 pm. Members are urged to attend to finalize plans for Christmas activities, observances, and an immediate membership quota drive. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The Presbyterian Church young adults class will hold its monthly party Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church. The program committee includes Mr and Mrs Woodrow West Mrs Ann Minnis Miss Katherine Duffy and Mr and Mrs Carl Sylvester. A brief business meeting will precede the event.
Athens County extension agent Ross Wright stresses proper brood sow nutrition as they begin production. A suggested ration includes corn oats alfalfa or meal protein supplement and minerals, fed five to six pounds per sow daily or as ear corn with the rest fed dry or as slop. He notes exercise aids pig health.
Athens residents show strong interest as Col. Carlos P. Romulo prepares to speak at Memorial Auditorium Ohio University this Saturday night. Kiwanis Rotary ticket sales 50 cents tax included started yesterday with committees named for publicity logistics and hospitality among others.
Mrs. Edna Raber age 65 died suddenly Monday evening at her Trimble home. Funeral arrangements are being made. Survived by four daughters Hazel Alberta Morrison Eva Anson Emmeline Zimmer and son John. Also five grandchildren and brothers Clem Grover Koons John Wylie Koons Tom Koons J Grandy Sadie Phillips.
Mrs Chester Casie adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs William Reiber of Pomeroy died yesterday at her Akron home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 PM in Ewing Chapel with friends calling. The funeral party will come to Pomeroy Wednesday.
Senators from Corn Belt states urged government price control agencies to raise the Chicago ceiling on corn from 1.07 per bushel to between 1.20 and 1.26. They said a higher ceiling would encourage marketing of the current crop and ease livestock feed shortages. Senator Reed of Kansas organized a conference with about a dozen farm state senators and price officials to discuss the move.
Athens experienced a cool day with a high of 41 and a low of 19. At noon today the temperature stood at 35 degrees.
William M. Cook of Athens serves as a carpenter's mate third class in the U S Navy Construction Battalion in Europe as Seabees erect and maintain shore bases. Other Athens area servicemen include Private Claude L Steppe and Pvt Howard H Haning with Camp and hospital assignments, and Pvt Charles Donaldson to Fort Sill. Mrs Robert Brown of Amenville visits Los Angeles while Pfe Robert Brown earns sharpshooter rifle medal in the Marines.
Muscatine police report florist Clarence Secrist charged with petty larceny for allegedly stealing wreaths from cemetery graves. He was released on $100 bond after an investigation found multiple complaints of grave molestation over several months.
Rear Admiral W. H. Blandy announced that the Navy has new weapons “fully comparable” to German radio controlled devices and acoustic torpedoes. He said some have been used for months, remain secret from public and enemy, and cited a 4000 percent torpedo production increase and advanced fire control that speeds range and load computations. Night battles in the Pacific credited to these advances.
The Navy’s Ship Repair Unit reports rapid filling of four ratings and invites qualified men in Athens to interview for remaining positions. Available ratings include metalsmith blacksmith boilermaker crane operator diesel and gasoline engine mechanic electrician machinist and sheetmetal worker. Lieut Joseph Zunser will interview at the Navy Recruiting Station Post Office Building Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm.
Columbus report shows only 35 beer wine and liquor permits voted out across 27 counties, with declines from 1940 and 1938 totals. James Blair of the state liquor Department notes a 10 percent drop in permits from March 1 to September 1, 1943, mainly from reduced permit cancellations.
Allied headquarters in Algiers reports modern battlefield surgery saving thousands of badly maimed soldiers. Col. Joseph J. Martin of Rockford Illinois, Fifth Army surgeon in Italy, warns American families to expect more crippled veterans returning home and requiring care.
Allied Headquarters confirms thirteen United States Army nurses are missing since November 8 when their transport plane overshot its destination en route from Africa to Italy. They were assigned to an air evacuation unit and next of kin have been notified.
Mrs. Robert S. Beightler wife of the 37th Division commander now serving in the Southwest Pacific will serve as receptionist at Gov. John W Bricker s national presidential campaign headquarters announced by the Governor today.
Capt. Richard Allen of British Overseas Airways Corporation, an Australian, set a new trans Atlantic air speed record from Montreal to a British airport aboard a Liberator bomber. The non stop flight covered 3,100 miles in 11 hours 35 minutes, beating the Lancaster record by 21 minutes.
Congress members from Kentucky and Virginia predict a price ceiling hike for burley tobacco after talks with government officials. Legal notice states Goldie Rankin filed for divorce against David Rankin in Cane No. 18244 of the Court of Common Pleas, Athens County Ohio, with hearing set after January 7, 1944. George W. Robe is attorney for the plaintiff.
An ad promotes Mohawk medicine as a remedy for constipation from refined foods. It claims to stimulate digestion and regulate bowels, relieving sourness gas bloating and sluggishness. Caution warns to use only as directed and in small doses. By mail 15 cents.
The Athens Kiwanis Club reorganization meeting of Troop 59 of Boy Scouts was held with George Fee in charge. Officers to be elected and patrol leaders chosen next Monday at 7:30 in East Side School. Scouts Ted Frey Paul Vercoe and Carlos Bean qualify for second class tests at Camp Dupler Sunday. Alfred Carpenter completed life scout requirements. Open to all 12 plus interested in membership. call Fee or Carl Sylvester for advancement at Camp Dupler.
Miss Ellen Biddle Athens County Red Cross executive secretary asks individuals and organizations planning to send gifts to the Army General Hospital at Cambridge to contact her office first. She urges consulting the Red Cross before purchases or deliveries to ensure gifts meet acceptance criteria.
The text appears to describe a cautionary note about using nasal drops with guidance to open nasal passages for freer breathing. It advises to follow directions and avoid misuse. The fragment suggests a consumer health instruction style without clear credited sources or outcomes.
Receipts exceeded expectations as Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association treasurer Lawrence Worstell reported strong participation in Christmas Seals. The letter mailed with seals outlined year’s spending including tuberculin skin tests in schools, literature, chest X-rays, minor surgery, milk and food for selected cases, and health education.
Rural sociology extension specialist R Bruce Tom from Ohio State University spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club about War Nerves and Recreation and the need for proper recreation to ease tension. He introduced coworker Marjorie Luh who covered juvenile delinquency and remedies. Other guests included Fred Lee Tom William Mechem and T H Mettera.
Adjutant General Donald B. Pancoast announced that 70 company officers of the Ohio State Guard will start a five day instructional course at Knox Kentucky beginning next Monday.
The institute program for tonight is postponed indefinitely due to several scarlet fever cases near New Marshfield. Programs in other communities this week will proceed as planned.
A vintage advertisement urges daily liver bile flow to prevent constipation and headaches. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy used by Dr F M Edwards for sluggish liver bile and bowel movement, claiming gentle stimulation and overnight results with label directions 206 609.
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