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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

5

Rallies Across Athens County to Feature Taft Jenkins and Stewart

Athens County Republican leaders schedule three rallies with Mayor James G. Stewart of Cincinnati U S Senator Robert A Taft and Congressman Thomas A Jenkins as speakers The noon luncheon at Hotel Berry limits tickets but invites all interested The program starts about 1 pm with band performances and open house at the hotel An open meeting at Nelsonville High School follows at 7:30 pm with a 6 pm dinner at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Glouster hosts an 8 30 pm meeting in the high school auditorium The Glouster High School Band plays 8 to 8 30 pm leading a torchlight parade to the auditorium County and district candidates will be introduced George Bender addresses Shade High School at 7 30 pm Saturday night with entertainment and lunch planned

Athens County James G. Stewart Cincnnati U. S Robert A. ‘Taft Thomas A. Jenkins Berry J. W. Wilson Athens High School Stewart, Tait Jenkins Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Presbyterian Theigh School Glouster Mg Glouster, Stewart George Bender the Shade High School

Calendar sets for Poultry Record Raisers in Rathens County

Readable notes describe calendars and records for poultry producers in Rathens County. The schedule includes annual inspections, entries of sales and expenses, and egg production data. Extension agents compile data for Ohio State University to study production trends and advise on feeding housing and disease controls.

Rathens P.E.P Sidney Grange Albany Grong Everett He’ Carbaughe Athens Agent Martere Alment Ohio State Uni

Shade School Dance Set by Junior Class

A dance at Shade High School auditorium is planned for Wednesday October 18 sponsored by the Junior Class under Ruth Klingen and Kurs. Weekend visitors include Miss Helen Davis Dayton Mrs Ermel Chesser and Jon Mr and Mrs Seigle Johnson Athens and others from Albany Columbus Columbus area.

Shade Shade High School Unifder Ruth Klingen & Kurs Leonard Davis Roy Bosworth Helen Davis Dayton Ermel Chesser Jon Seigle Johnson Athens Frank Davis Ina Albany Arthur Buck Ronnie Columbus Margaret Spires Wilkesville T 5 Twilla Jean Smith Annie Swartz 9 Shade Richard Williams Guysville R. D Floyd Williams Harry Dandakis Dorothy Jones Cleveland George Malfoy Charles Bobo Mary Chappell Clifford Patrick Carl Brickles Adena O'Brien Libbie Burson Glen Jewell Downington Dawson Meeks Eva Foughty Betty Searles Pinegrove Opal Sinclair Hazel Chesser Day Steward Earl Cowen Zara Creamer Lizzie Cowan Dayton Carlos Cowen

Veterans News From Saipan And Europe On Furloughs

Sgt Bill Allen son of Mr and Mrs William H Allen home on 30 day furlough after serving with New York 27th Infantry. He earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star and carries shrapnel from Saipan. Various other service members receive updates on awards, training, and home visits as families in Athens Massillon and nearby towns hear of dispatches from Italy France and beyond.

Bill Allen William H. Allen Stimson Ave Saipan New York 27Th Infantry Sergeant Allen Boss Shade High School Ohio University Pvt William John Gwilym Camp Fannin Tex Mrs John Gwilym Glouster Missouri

Bartlett Rally Day Service Held

Bartlett community gathers for Rally Day at the church Sunday morning with Dorcas Sunday School meeting midweek and a community canning center set up in the Grange Hall. Visitors include families staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Fleming. King Rudahigwa of the Jantu Watussi in Central Africa is described as seven feet nine inches tall.

Bartlett Dorcas Grange Hall C. E. Fleming Rudahigwa Cen- I Africa

Ho.12 Daily timetable entry amid strike notes

The document shows a fragmented schedule from Ho.12 Daily with times around 2 times in the morning, an event at West Bouma, and a reference to Diplomat Daly at 9 82 am. It mentions a Sunday skip and a 6 80 pm daily record, plus notes about a meet in the Central South district and a strike related alias Seifert Bau.

Main Limited Rational Limited Daly

Waterloo Sophomores At Judy Home Party

Waterloo High School sophomores gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Mildred Judy’s home for a birthday party. Monalee Smith led bingo, Freda Collins Hing topped Chinese checkers, games included Truth and Consequences. Gifts were given to Mrs Judy. refreshments served to Norma Lovsey Elda June Hunter Monalee Smith Barbara Graham Freda Collins Harold Morgai Dent Saylor John Bridge Bob Doolittle Laird Smith Harry Dicktron Dale Hawk Emerson Thompson and Mr and Mrs Judy.

Ame Sypmomore Lass Waterloo High School Mildred Judy Monalee Smith Freda Col, Hing Emerson ‘Thompson Jury Norma Lovsey Elda June Hunter Barbara Graham Freda Collins Harold Morgai Dent Saylor John Bridge Bob Doolittle Laird Smith Harry Dicktron Dale Hawk Emerson Thompson Mrs. Judy

Water levels dip in Athens County survey shows decline

Ohio Water Conservation Department reports Athens County wells 1-2 inches lower than in July. The Hate survey, begun three years ago, tracks surface to water level in each county via a designated observer. In 26 counties wells were measured in July and October. five counties show higher levels while 21 show lower levels.

Athens County Ohio Water Conservation Departant

Van Meter Wounded in Action Again

Mrs Myrtle Van Meter of Guysville Route 1 received a War Department telegram stating her son Pfc Everett Van Meter was wounded in action on September 21 and is getting along fine. This marks his second wound after an earlier injury on June 6, from which he recovered.

Lena Blackford Gramt War Department Pvt Art Blackford Blackford Myrtle van Meter Route 1 Pfc Everett Take van Meter Pfc. van Meter

Floyd Gale Leaves Athens for Alliance Nazarene Church

The Rev. Floyd Gale pastor of the Church of Nazarene resigns to accept a call at Alliance Nazarene Church. He will deliver a farewell sermon Sunday at 7 30 PM. The Gale family has built churches across the southeast Ohio region and has lived in Athens four years. They will move to Alliance next week. Their other son serves as a transport pilot in England. A successor will be announced later.

Floyd Gale Church of Nazarene Alliance Nazarene Alliance Gale Hyeen Ohio Athens

Grubb Youth Dies After Illness at Home Near Cutler

Jond Grubb 17 died Wednesday morning at his son Fred Grubb’s home near Cutler after weeks of illness. Survived by two brothers, Grubb of Haydenville and Clyde in Italy. wife Jeanette Allen Grubb predeceased him. Body to lie at White Funeral Home until Friday afternoon. services at Centennial Church at 2 p.m. EWT.

Coolvill Speciary Jond Grubb Fred Cutler Grubb Haydenville Clyde Italy Jeanette Allen Grubb White Centennial Church

Words Lose Meaning When Spun Too Much

Hodges and a doctor discuss how words lose meaning when overused especially tolerance. The speaker agrees with the doctor that tolerance is simple to grasp as respect for others rights, extending to small acts like enjoying a beer now and then. The exchange centers on everyday civility and word usage.

Hodges Doctor

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