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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1941

Page

5

Radio Star Frank Crumit Invited To Ohio University Homecoming

Frank Crumit native of Jackson and Ohio University alumnus will be a guest at Athens Homecoming. He will be honored at the Ohio Miami game Saturday afternoon when the university band performs his song Round on the Ends High in the Middle. Crumit and his wife direct NBC Red Network broadcasts. he may join the band in singing with the girls trio.

Frank Crumit Jackson Ohio University Ohio-Miami Crumit Athens Curtis W. Janssen Mr. Crumit Julia Janderson NBC Red Eddie McWilliams Phi Delta Theta Three Collegians Keith-Orpheum Greenwich Village Julia Sanderson

Get those reports in solicitors urged in drive

Community Chest appeals for all solicitors to finalize reports as gifts rise to 8178.18 dollars toward a 10000 dollar goal. The McBee Company and its workers contributed over six percent, with a new list of 1000 firms and additional donors providing twenty five dollars or more.

Community Chest McBee Co Kroger W. Union Western Union Farley Dry Cleaning McPherson's Shoe Repair Edith E. Beecher Pedigo A. B. Roe D. R. Zenner Jr S. F. Cutler the McBee Company

Zemo Product Ad Claims Soothing for Eczema and Scalp Irritations

An odorless liquid Zemo formula touted for quick relief of itching and burning from eczema psoriasis and other skin and scalp irritations. The ad notes 30 years of use a healing aid and that over 25 million packages have been sold with prices 36 60 and 1.00.

Court Places Evener On 2 Year Probation

Virgil Evener of Athens pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to a larceny indictment and was placed on two years probation by Judge O F Rowland. The case concerns a theft at the Fred R Beasley warehouse last summer. Probation requires indoor by 8 PM for 60 days, bans intoxicants, and monthly reports to Probation Officer Fred Burdis.

Virgil Evener Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F. Rowland Evener Fred R. Beasley Fred Burdiss

Schedule for Driver Tests Expanded by State Patrol

The State Highway Patrol announced a new schedule for driver license examinations for applicants over 18. Examinations will be held each Thursday from 9 am to noon and open to those with licenses from other states. Tests for under 18 remain on the third Tuesday each month.

The State Highway Patrol

Wisconsin regents grant PhD to Renkenberger at meeting

Bertram A. Renkenberger of Athens was awarded a doctor of philosophy by the University of Wisconsin board of regents. He was among 388 graduates receiving degrees. The Summit Grange plans its annual Halloween social and masquerade on Thursday October 30 at the Grange Hall with vegetable soup and sandwiches for sale.

Madison Wis Bertram A. Renkenberger Grosvenor St Athens University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Renkenberger Summit Grange Grange Hall

Athens Man Finds Relief With Ton Jon No. 1

An Athens Ohio resident describes severe indigestion gas and sleep problems caused by dyspepsia. After years of discomfort and nightly harsh laxatives he reports Ton Jon No 1 provided thorough elimination and steady improvement.

J. E. Hunkerford Athens Ohio Im. K. Ho

Sportsmen To Give Opinions On Thursday

Local fishing regulation talks advance as the Athens County Conservation Committee hosts a public meeting on Thursday October 30 at 7 30 p m at the Athens Fire Department. Attendees will receive questionnaires to vote on fishing issues and county reps will take part in district meetings before the December 9 public hearing.

Ohio Conservation and Natural Resources Commission Ed Sharpe Athens County Conservation Committee Ohio Division of Conservation Athens Fire Department Don Waters B. F. Swartz Conservation Division George M. Trautman

Ralph Bolin Enlists For Service in Navy

Ralph Carter Bolin aged 23 of Athens Route 3 enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve. Recruiting officer E. S. Lashmett reported Bolin has attended Shade High School and served with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Boise Idaho. He will spend seven weeks at Great Lakes for training.

Ralph Carter Bolin Athens Route 3 United States Naval Reserve E. S. Lashmett Athens Bolin Shade High School Civilian Conservation Corps Boise Idaho Great Lakes Lil

Rotary hears records of four past presidents

Athens Rotarians heard recordings on The Four Avenues of Rotary Service by Walter D. Head Ed R. Johnson William R. Marnier and Armando de Armeda Parieria. The messages are distributed by Rotary International to clubs worldwide.

International Rotary Rotary Athens Hotel Berry Walter D. Head Ed R. Johnson William R. Marnier Armando de Armeda Parieria Rotary International

Hit and run driver sentenced to jail in fatal collision

Charles H. Lehman age 26 of Logan Route 3 received 60 days in jail and a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal collision that killed Mrs. Fanny Sparks of Haydenville on Route 33. His license was suspended for one year. Lehman claimed he feared stopping after seeing Sparks in the road. State patrol traced him by a headlight glass fragment. the 1939 Chevrolet belonged to his father Arthur Lehman.

Charles H. Lehman Logan Lehman Fanny Sparks Haydenville C. F. Rowland Common Pleas Court Arthur Lehman Sparks Albert Sparks Thomas Spence Corporation Nelsonville Hayden Ville

Boy Fatally Struck? and Buses and Ditching Rides

Six year old David Goldsberry ran onto Route 682 in The Plains and was struck by Tharon Simpkins causing a broken right hip and facial injuries. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Also on Route 50 near Guysville Arthur Stimson's car went into a ditch injuring Maude Stimson. A Valley Public Service bus left Route 33 north of Athens after steering failure. no injuries reported.

David Goldsberry Gilbert Hartman the Plains Tharon Simpkins Palmer St State Patrol Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarence Goldsberry Arthur Stimson Cincinnati Guysville Maude Stimson Valley Public Service Athens Roy Stout Columbus

Windows to Be Soaped by Youngsters Friday

Students from city grades 3 through 6 and University Elementary will decorate shop windows in a Halloween contest led by F. J. Taylor. Decorating runs 3 to 4 p.m. Friday with judging afterward, followed by a parade at 6:30 p.m. from Lindley Hall to Court Street, then dancing at the Athens High School athletic field with a recording system. Merchants hosting window displays include Beckley's Kerr's Cornell's Woolworth's Woodworth's Mechem's Central School Drake's Cussins and Fearn Carpenter's Gillilan's Walker Zenner's Milldeck's Burnett-Smith's Silvus Ohio Food Market and the East Side and University School classes.

Athens Kiwanis Club F. J. Taylor University Athens High School Court and Mill Sts Lindley Hall Court St Middleot Beckley's West Side School Kerr's Cornell's Woolworth’s Woodworth's Mechem’'s Central School Drake's Cussins

Racine Social And Personal Highlights From Local Notes

Racine residents report charity pear canning at Rev and Mrs McCarley home with participants from Simpson to Gloeckner. Cad members extract water moccasins on Clark Jiden farm. Ohio Univ students travel to University of Maryland event. Families note sons abroad and in the armed services.

Racine Marian Simpson Betty O'Connor Jan Neigier Walter R. McCarley Mary Jean Watson Betty Hoback Mildred Byers Robert Cleland Delmar Byers Jay Gloeckner Pomeroy Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Clark Jiden Cecil McClaskey Paul Decker Lawrence Teaford George Worthen N.Y.A Chillicothe Baltimore Glen Martin Company Edward Salser Kenneth H. C. Compton Ronald and Gary Columbus Allen Salser Ellwood City Donald United States Republic Iceland Carl Easterday David Camp Blanding Fla Fort Sill Okla Marion Bernard Eynon Camp Wolters Dallas Texas

Mrs Rosa Sanders Dies at Home in Ohio University Area

Rosa V Sanders 16 Oak Street died suddenly at 7 am at her home. She leaves husband R L Sanders an Ohio University campus policeman and two daughters Mrs Doris Whitwell and Mrs Eileen Robinson both of Cleveland. Funeral arrangements not completed today.

Rosa V. Sanders Oak St R. L. Sanders Ohio University Doris Whitwell Eileen Robinson Cleveland

Pre-Election Vote Light Reported by Board Clerk

Pre-election voting has been light say R. J. Isselstein, clerk of the election board. To date 156 ballots have been cast and ballots will be ready for presiding judges on Saturday morning. judges must call in person for their ballots at that time.

R. J. Isselstein Election Board Isselstein

Local births and medical news from Sheltering Arms notice

Sheltering Arms Hospital reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Don Updegraff of Harrisonville on Sunday. Also listed are several medical updates including major surgery for Mrs. Murl Damon, a daughter born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadwick, and emergency procedures and medical observations involving students and residents. John Sheridan announces a Senior 4-H Club meeting at Athens Grange Hall on Wednesday evening October 28 at 8 p.m. with Ohio University 4-H invited. all attendees requested to wear masks.

Don Updegraff Harrisonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Murl Damon W. Union St Richard Chadwick Fourth Ave Robert Hoppman Ohio University Shorthill N. J C. H. Priode Pomeroy D. H. Haley Franklin Ave G. E. Mitchell Richland Ave Robert Grider Church St Charles Andrews Albany H. P. Curry Highland Ave John Sheridan Athens Grange Hall At & P.m

Athens County seeks quarter mill levy for jail repairs

Commissioners urged voters to approve a 0.25 mill levy in 1942 to fund repairs and improvements to the Athens County jail and the sheriff’s residence. They outlined state fire marshal standards and detailed wiring plumbing and heating upgrades required for compliance and safety.

Athens County Charles Stratton John Hope Ray Bobo Board of Commissioners

Candidates To Speak At Meeting Thursday

A non partisan candidates meeting is set by the League of Women's Voters in the Athens County Courthouse court room Thursday night Oct 80. Questionnaires were sent to candidates and they will present their qualifications. Invitations went to AEW Women’s Business and Professional Club and the Republican and Democratic Clubs. Both men and women urged to attend.

League of Women's Voters Athens County AEW Women's Business and Professional Club Republican Democratic

Miss Darst Elected Elementary Leader

The Department of Elementary School Teachers at Memorial Auditorium elected officers for 1942. Miss Mabel Darst of West Side School Athens was chosen chairman with co chairmen Miss June Smith of Jackson and Miss Nellie Wooley of Amesville.

Department of Memorial Auditorium Mabel Darst West Side School Athens June Smith Jackson Nellie Wooley Amesville

Salvation Army Revival Continues at Pomeroy

POMEROY The revival campaign at the Salvation Army building on Main Street is progressing well. Tonight Miss Jean Prahl of Conneaut will preach.

Pomeroy Salvation Army FE Main St Jean Prahl Conneaut

Correction on assault case filed in Redtown court

Mary Burch filed charges in the court of Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett against Nellie Smith for assault in a menacing manner. The defendant pleaded not guilty and the case was held for the grand jury. The Messenger previously carried the names in reverse order.

Mary Burch Redtown Court of Justice of the Peace T. R. Bennett Nellie Smith Messenger

Coldest Noon Temperature Recorded This Fall

The today noon temperature reached 39 degrees, the coldest this fall, observed by Mrs. Co. N. France, weather observer. The prior noon low was 58 degrees last Thursday, with Monday’s high 74 and low 37.

Co. N. France

Also Mentioned on This Page

Radio Star McWilliams Athens State Hospital Varsity O Gchio Miami Zemo Grange Plans MR. J. FE. Hunkerford TON Jon Quicks Ton Jon Health Quick Upton St TO Guide Commission Ralph Bolin Navy Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store West Union St William M. Young College of Fine Arts Richard Sauer Harry Ellerman American Institute of Electrical Engineers University of Maryland College Park Auditors Recorder's Office Probate Clerk of Courts Children's Home Athens City Netsorville Glouster Chauncey Meigs County Jas Miss Darst Colonial Colonial Finance Co Berry Hotel Athens, O Paenees Dr. Edwards Kerr HDW. CO
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