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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1942

Page

5

Pit Storage For Food To Be Explained

Food storage on farm aims to ease shortages with pit storage demonstrations near Athens. Ross Wright says events on Nov 3 at Boyd Allen’s Slats Gravel Bank and Riley McDaniel’s Carthage road farm with B Tussing from Ohio State assisting. Schools closed statewide for fall teacher conventions.

Athens Ross Wright Boyd Allen Riley McDaniel Carthage Gay Stewart B. Tussing Ohio State University Farm Security Administration Extension Service

Educators Address War Adaptation at 1942 Ohio Meeting

At the 1942 Southeastern Ohio Education Association session in Memorial Auditorium four speakers discussed adjusting families to war. Kenneth C. Ray urged teachers to support children and parents through hardship. Frank E. Pauly urged purchase of War Stamps and Bonds. Dr. Roma Gans advocated education's social role and lasting peace. Dr. Arthur Murphy spoke on balancing moral ideals with realism. The event featured invocations by Rev. Thomas E. Sexton and performances by Ohio University glee clubs.

Southeastern Ohio Education Association Memorial Auditorium Kenneth C. Ray Roma Gans Teachers’ College Columbia University Arthur Murphy Department of Philosophy University of Illinois Frank E. Pauly Defence Sevince Ray Thomas E. Sexton Stor Church of God John A. Miller Men's Glee Club of Ohio University Philip L

Theats to Education Outlined by Dr Gans

Dr Roma Gans of Teachers College Columbia addressed about 150 Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association members at the School women's Dinner. She warned of three threats to education including rapid circular changes and campaigns, economy driven pay cuts, and subtle censorship.

Roma Gans Teachers’ College Columbia University Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Christian Church Gans Dr. Gans

Teachers Told to Set an Example by College Leader

Dr. Arthur Murphy of the University of Illinois spoke at the schoolmen's banquet at First Methodist Church urging teachers to model virtuous living. Jackson High's W K West presided. Athens High students provided music under Floyd Prince. John R Teichert elected next year's banquet chairman.

Arthur Murphy University of Illinois First Methodist Church

Mrs Starkey Undergoes Goiter Operation in Columbus

Mrs. Sam Starkey of Nelsonville underwent a goiter removal operation Tuesday at Grant Hospital Columbus. Her condition is reported as fair. She is the former Blanche Kelley of Athens and daughter of Mrs. Mary Kelley of 33 Walker Street. Room 214 at Grant Hospital.

Sam Starkey Nelsonville Grant Hospital Columbus Starkey Blanche Kelley Athens Mary Kelley Walker St

How to Have a Comet Named for You

Explains that discovering a comet earns the discoverer an astronomical name as the comet bears their name. Encourages pursuit of comet discovery as a path to lasting recognition in science.

Athens High pep rally fires up for football vs Logan

Ath ens Senior High School held a pep rally with slogans Three Up and Three to Go as the Swing Band played Dont Sit Under the Apple Tree and He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings. Reverend Edwin A Brown urged focus on the future as cheerleaders led pre game cheers for AHS.

Athens Senior High School Logan Athens High Joe Pete Vanity Marilyn Covert Kate Seaman Godard Lit Tle Kouitz Mary Pierce Edwin A. Brown Methodist Church Brown Ann Peden den McKinstry Sally Link AHS

Legion Parade Draws Hundreds for Eighth District Meet

Athens hosts the American Legion and Auxiliary Eighth District Conference with a 1 30 p m parade along College Street featuring the Ohio University Band ROTC and area bands. Athens Citizens Defense Corps members are asked to assemble at 1 pm at the Methodist Church in armbands. District Commander O F Sharp leads the meetings with speakers Rossiter Williams Oak Hill and Lieut A L Bouton. Public invited to sessions at Athens High School starting 9 am with registration at 9 . afternoon program follows parade.

Athens The American Legion Auxiliary College St Ohio University Athens Citizens Defense Corps Legionnaires Harold Wise Methodist Church Legion Hocking Fairfield Gallia Meigs Vinton Perry Jackson Athens High School O. F. Sharp Rossiter Williams Oak Hill Ohio A. L. Bouton State Highway Patrol

Halloween Party at Carbondale Saturday Eve

A community Halloween party will be held at the Neighborhood House in Carbondale on Saturday evening October 31. Prizes will be awarded for prettiest scariest funniest and most original costumes and for the best couple. Stunts genres and informal dancing will entertain attendees.

Carbondale

Illegal Liquor Output Hit by Sugar Shortage

Sugar rationing slashes moonshiner production as shortages curb illegal liquor output. Government agents seized 1,536 stills and detained 2,833 people in July through September, versus 2,782 seizures and 5,581 arrests in the same quarter of 1941.

Washington

Coiled Tragedy Ends Life of Marion Man in Field

Claude L. Cates age 57 was killed when his coat became entangled in a corn picker in a Marion field. The accident occurred during farm work, and the loss is reported by local authorities.

Marion Claude L. Cates Mr. Jenkins Washington Oral Daugherty Congress Burr Oak Dam PWA

Downard Funeral Services Set for Sunday

Funeral services for Harvey P Downard, who died Thursday morning, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock at Jagers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Harvey P Downard Jagers Funeral New Marshfield

Jerry Lash Funeral Arrangements Announced

Funeral services for Jerry C. Lash who died Wednesday at his home 19 Mill Street will be held Sunday at two o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev. Howard Warner. Burial will follow at Hebbardsville. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Jerry C. Lash Mill St Howard Warner Hebbardsville

Nazi Methods Are Described Continued From Page One

Mr. Deuel spoke in Jay Allen’s absence as wartime correspondent for major papers. Dr. J. D. Williams and B. A. Stevens spoke on democracy preparation and the School Survey Commission. Stevens urged four reforms to Ohio’s school finance and salaries. A state tax base and fair property evaluation were among the proposals.

Deuel Jay Allen Newspaper Alliance Chicago Tribune London News Chronicle United States J. D. Williams Marshall College Huntington W. Va B. A. Stevens Ohio Education Association School Survey Commission Williams Stevens Ohio

Sparks Ignite Grass Fire at Race and Wolf Streets

Grass fire sparked by flying embers from a passenger train at Race and Wolf Streets around 3 10 this morning. Fire Chief C A Parker said flames were extinguished by firefighters with no damage reported.

Race and Wolf Sts C. A. Parker

Louis Wilcox Dies in Zanesville After Heart Attack

Louis T. Wilcox, son of the late M. T. and Mrs. Wilcox of Ames Township, died Thursday in Zanesville from a heart attack. He left a wife Lizzie Clark and six children, and his sister Mrs. L. B. McCune of Athens survives. Funeral services and burial are set for Saturday afternoon in Zanesville.

Louis T. Wilcox M. T. Wilcox Ames Township Zanesville

Carl Patterson Rites Planned in Chesterhill

Funeral services for Carl Patterson Morgan County civic leader who died Thursday will be held Saturday at two o’clock at the Friends Meeting House with burial in Friends Cemetery. Body remains at Fawcett Stone Funeral Home until Saturday morning and friends may call. no flowers.

Chesterhill Carl Patterson Morgan County Friends’ Meeting House Friends’ Cemetery Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home

Tip Book Operator Fined by Mayor in Gambling Case

Louis Abraham a 53 year old proprietor of the Pastime Poolroom on West Union Street pleaded guilty in Mayor Franz L. Woodworths court to unlawfully exhibiting a gambling tip book. He was fined $10 and costs.

Louis Abraham W. Union St Franz L. Woodworth

Miriam Lee Joins WAAC for Des Moines Duty

Miriam Lee daughter of Major and Mrs R A Lee 56 Morris Ave has orders to report for WAAC duty at Des Moines Iowa next Tuesday. A Concord State Teachers College graduate she enlisted in the WAAC at Columbus and was sworn in September 19. Her father serves with ROTC at Ohio University.

Miriam Lee R. A. Lee Morris Ave Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Des Moines Miss Lee Concord State Teachers College Athens W. Va ROTC Ohio University WAAC Columbus

Poston Community Church Sunday Services Schedule

Poston Community Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m, preaching at 2 p m, and evening services at 7 30 p m. Parishioners are invited to attend all sessions.

Poston Community Church

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