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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1945

Page

5

Halloween Parade Promises Prizes for Costumed Kiddies

The Kiwanis sponsored Kids Halloween Party resumes tonight at 7 p.m. in Athens. Led by the Athens High School band the parade forms at Lindley Hall and travels Court and Mill streets to the athletic field where contests and costume judging follow. Witches and goblins on display may win prizes. children urged to dress bravely and bring noisemakers. Police and patrol officers monitor traffic on parade route.

Kids Kiwanis Athens Clarence Keleh Athens High School Lindley Hall Court St State St Washington State Sts Mill St Service Club

Features Legion Post Benefit Dance on Armistice Day

Harry Simmons announces an Armistice Day Benefit Dance by K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 at Hotel Berry on Saturday November 16. The program includes Ann Putt Anderson rhumba, Jo Faires songs, Donna June Smith baton twirling, D. H. Sams Belford Nelson and R. H. White numbers, Bonnie Herron act, Jocelyn Morgan accordion, Rex Koons ten piece band, and Irvin Family fiddlers for square dancing. Open 8 p.m. to public, servicemen, veterans and spouses. tickets at door or from Legion members.

Harry Simmons K. T. Crossen Hotel Berry Ann Putt Anderson Trimble Jo Faires Glouster Donna June Smith Athens D. H Jonesy Sams Belford Irvin Legion

Hospital Admits and Discharges Listed in Glouster Area

Oct 30 admit Paul McAllister and wife Gloster with newborn son. Mrs Fred B Shafer at 464 Richland Ave for medical care. Oct 31 admission Kenny Eaves McArthur after an accident. Mrs Albert Stoncel Glouster discharged.

Arms Hospital Paul McAllister Gloster Fred B. Shafer Richland Ave Kenny Eaves McArthur Albert Stoncel, Glouster

Trimble Grange to Hold Inspection on Nov 3

State Deputy Everett Carbaugh announced that Trimble Grange will hold its annual inspection on Saturday night November 3 at Trimble. All members are asked to be present for the event.

Trimble

Manhunt for Armed Ex-Con Davis Near Millfield

Thomas Davis, an armed ex convict sought for the Perry County deputy sheriff slaying, led authorities on a dawn to dusk search across Athens County near Millfield after a trail from Millfield to a junction road ended. A posse of 24, led by Sheriff Claire Butts, hunted the wooded hills while a bloodhound from West Virginia followed the trail. Davis was last seen asking food at the Mayles home and was identified from a family snapshot. A $500 reward was offered for his death or capture.

Athens County Thomas Davis Perry County Millfield Shei County Claire Butts Davis West Virginia Millfield Mine Jacksonville Federal Amesville Morgan County Herbert Minshull Roy Mayles Crescent Ridge Bateman Delbert Mayles Mayles Delbert Panaunt I' mm Yeres Davis Mr. Mayles Terry Davenport Maxine Betty Frank Joyce E. S. Finsterwald Athens Post J. B. Grogan Marietta Highidea Sheriff's Bateynan Nellie Phillips Leff Butts

Sea Ordeal Story Told by a Survivor of Indianapolis

David A. Thompson describes the sinking of the heavy cruiser Indianapolis on July 30 in the Philippine Sea about 350 miles from Leyte. He and 179 others survived five days on a floater net with little food or water before 18 were rescued by a destroyer. many faced extreme thirst, injury, and delirium before Guam and a hospital followed, and Thompson returns home on 34 day leave reporting for active duty in Columbus.

M. M. Bryson Glouster E.M David A. Thompson Reese Thompson Hollister Columbus David Indianapolis Guam Thompson Philippine Sea Leyte

Stocks and Livestock Prices Rise Amid Mixed Trade

New York market shows scattered stock gains with hogs and cattle uneven but generally higher. Pittsburgh and Cleveland livestock and produce reports list steady to active prices for steers, heifers, cows, and lambs, with grain and potatoes quoted and a public auction notice for the Hastings estate in Ohio.

Cincinnati New York Wall Street Hoosta Vestels Can Lee --Nenn Nee Neeses Robing Mills Smelt and Ret Ohio - Pittsburgh Beth Med- Golem Curtiss-Wright Douglas Aircraft du Pont Goodrich Commons Wethers Goodyear Harvester Montgom Ward Nat Dalry Pittsburgh Cleveland

Radio Highlights and Courtroom Noir On Air Tonight

Radio program listings feature T W Fulton Lewis Jr hosting, a guest armchair detective analyzing Halloween Murder mystery, Dave Hurley and guests answering if house cats threaten game birds. Edale Cantor marks 25th anniversary milestones. Louis Armstrong performs for service personnel at Geiger Field. A nurse reveals a new switch in The Case of the Death a la Carte. Brenda Joyce and Allyn Joslyn star in Venus Didn’t Diet. David Harding pursues The Cage of the Smugered War Criminals.

T.w—Fulton Lewis, Jr WHKG Edward Everett Horton el- Tory Queen QES WBNS Hurley Dave Newell WCOL Edale Cantor Nbc-Wlw Louis Armstrong Geiger Field Spokane Wash WHKC Brenda Joyce Allyn Joslyn Cbs-Wens David Harding

Man freed from decade brick stomach by ERB-HELP remedy

A man reports ten years with a constant sensation of a brick in the stomach. After taking ERB-HELP, the feeling vanished the next day. He notes regular bowels, reduced gas and headaches, and renewed energy. ERB-HELP contains herbs cleansing bowels and aiding digestion. Sold at Athens Pharmacy and Betts in Nelsonville.

Athens Nelsonville Betts

Warm October Weather Not Unusual Says Forecast Official

Mrs. N. France, weather observer, notes October warmth is not unusual. She reports 78 yesterday, 19 the day before, and 45 at night. Past records show Oct temperatures in the 80s and a 92-degree reading in some years.

Navy lieutenant receives promotion before Okinawa departure

Lt. C. B. Parrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Parrett of Athens, promoted to lieutenant commander in the U S Navy. He served as a Military Government officer with USNR for three years and participated in the Easter invasion of Okinawa. He heads to San Francisco from the Pacific. Willis R. Grant of Millfield and Fred Ellis family updates follow with returning brothers Arthur and Robert Ellis from overseas. Pvt. Elmo Smith returns to Camp Atterbury after 45 days furlough with Athens parents.

Okinawa States C. B Byron) Parrett C. K. Parrett S. College St U. S. Navy Parrett USNR San Francisco Pacific Theater Alaska Korea Willis R. Grant Millfield Fred Ellis Athens Arthur Ellis Eto Robert Ellis Ft. McClellan Ala Houston Tex Arthur Robert Ellis Elmo Smith Camp Atterbury Ind Dan Smith Pvt Smith

Minstrel Show Set for Amesville Junior Carnival

The Darkie's Jamboree minstrel show is planned for November 14 during the Amesville Junior Carnival. Cast includes James Justice Robert Meschher Leona Zarley Ray Pierce Clifton Linscott Charles Jones Cecil Bailey and others. The program features singing by Dick O Neal Harold Tryon David Thompson and a girls ensemble with Virginia Moore Joyce Bruce and others. The show culminates with crowning of the ring and carnival queen.

Darkie Amesville James Justice Robert Meschher Leona Zarley Ray Pierce Clifton ‘Linscott Charles Jones Cecil Bailey Dick O'Neal Harold Tryon David Thompson Virginia Mary Moore Joyce Bruce Donna Kuhns Ara Meg Pherson Pamela White Carol Jago Mary Sealock Mary Armstrong Pan Alley Band Gene Rohinson Ardith Boudinot Dolores Quinn Richard Pierce Gerald McKinley Hazel Thompson Ralph Koker

Supervisor To Accept Applications for Loans

Delmar J. Kunz field supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office will be in Athens at the county agent's office from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov 6 to accept applications from farmers for loans to produce crops or to purchase feed for livestock. Farmers needing financial aid should meet Mr. Kunz at this time.

Delmar J. Kunz Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office Athens Mr. Kunz

Current Event Club Music Night at Mrs Maffett’s Home

The Current Event Club meets at 58 Columbia Ave Friday at 7 30 p m Nov 2 for a music night program. Members answer roll with musical events as Mrs W W Lee serves as program leader.

J. B. Maffett Columbia Ave W. W. Lee

Savannah Lodge Meets for November Election of Officers

Regular meeting of Savannah Lodge No. 466 F and A M will be Thursday Nov 1 at 7 30 p m in the hall in Guysville. W S Snodgrass Master requests all members present for election of officers.

Savannah Lodge Guysville W. S. Snodgrass

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