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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1941

Page

5

Company B Garners Governor's Cup At Camp Perry

The Ohio State Guard unit, Company B, 2nd Infantry from Athens returned from Camp Perry on Lake Erie after a week of training. Capt. C. L. Woodworth praised the troops whose drill and administration earned the Governor's Cup for rifle marksmanship with a score of 91.8. Col. Christy presented an order and the unit received toilet kits while officers hosted NCOs at Cedar Point.

Ohio State Guard Athens Camp Perry Lake Erie C. L. Woodworth W. C. Christy R. M. Chesseldine Louis M. Hauser Cedar Point 2Nd Infantry Ohio Craig Slagle George Perry Col

Driver Flees After Collision Injures Mother and Son

Four people were treated at Shelter ing Arms Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on U S Route 50 near Hebbardsville. Clay Milliron and Mrs Lillie Milliron suffered head and scalp injuries. Mr Morton Wilson Mrs Ruth Milliron, and Roller Bricker also treated. Milliron faces charges of leaving the scene and driving while intoxicated. Bricker charged with intoxication.Milliron and Bricker were later arrested and were to be arraigned before Judge O F Rowland.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens City Hebbardsville Morton Wilson Rutland Clay Milliron E. Union St Lillie Milliron van Vorhes Harry Milliron Milliron Bricker

Two Army Men Injured in Route 50 Motorcycle Crash

Two soldiers returning to Camp Lee Virginia on a motorcycle were seriously hurt when the bike skidded on a wet road about one mile east of Coolville on Route 50 and hit a car. Marion Lutes and Dean Sheets, both 24 from Indiana, suffered skull fracture and multiple injuries. They were treated at St Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. the car occupants Mr and Mrs Thomas Marschick and their eight year old son were unharmed.

Camp Lee Route 50 Coolville Marion Daniel Lutes Bloomington Ind Dean Sheets Lebanon St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Thomas Marschick Kinskier, Mich

Henry Martin Killed in West Salem Garage Incident

Henry Martin killed Henry Martin Jr a former Athens County resident Monday in a West Salem garage. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM in West Salem.

Henry Martin, Jr Athens County West Salem

League To Meet

The Izaak Walton League will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Fire Department.

Izaak Walton League Fire Department

Price Denounces Labor Strikes Law and Praises CIO Stance

Thomas J. Price of the United Mine Workers warns against laws curbing labor rights and blocking strikes as a threat to democracy. He cites CIO resistance to anti labor measures, wage gains, and wage scale unification across northern and southern coal fields, praising John L. Lewis and UMWA leadership.

Thomas J. Price United Mine Workers of America Old Settlers Jacksonville Congress of Industrial Organizations CIO United Mine Workers Price Appalachian North South John L. Lewis

Teachers of Rome Named

The Rome-Canaan District opened its schools with few staffing changes. High school faculty includes principal C. R. Glazier and teachers Dwight Barrows Margaret Laverty Charles Bolin James Russell D. C. MelIntorf Bernice Russell Wanda MacDonald. Stewart grade teachers are A. B. Christman T. O. Kincade Estella Seaman Helen Jeffers Christine Byron Mildred Dean Grace Russell Agatha Brill. Canaonville grade teachers are A. M. Shaw Maxine Whiley Freda Poston. Kilvert school lists Martha Mullins. First day session was shortened with noon dismissal. Stewart Kilvert lunchrooms will serve lunch starting Sept 8.

Rome-Canaan C. R. Glazier Dwight Barrows Margaret Laverty Charles Bolin James Russell D. C. MelIntorf Bernice Russell Wanda MacDonald Stewart A. B. Christman T. O. Kincade Estella Seaman Helen Jeffers Christine Byron Mildred Dean Grace Russell Agatha Brill Canaonville A. M. Shaw Maxine Whiley Freda Poston Martha Mullins Kilvert Stewart and Kilvert

Eight Day Old Baby Dies at Bartlett Home

Fred Wilford Thompson eight day old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson died at the family home in Utley. He is survived by his parents four brothers one sister and two grandparents. Funeral services will be held at the home at one o clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev Carl Beard with interment at Mt Hermon.

Bartlett Fred Wilford Thompson Robert Thompson Utley Carl Beard Mt. Hermon

Drunk Driver and Speeder Fined by Athens Police

Waverly Campbell of Cleveland was arrested Sunday by Athens police for driving under the influence. He was fined $100 and costs and committed to jail by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Hugh Shearer of Weston West Virginia was arrested yesterday for driving 60 miles per hour on East State Street and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Waverly Campbell Cleveland Athens City Cliff Cornell Hugh Shearer Weston W. Va E. State St

Sheltering Arms Birth and Local Admits Report

At Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr and Mrs Donald McKay of Atlanta Ohio are the parents of a daughter born Saturday morning. Joseph Monday The Plains underwent a minor surgery Saturday morning. Estel Collins Pomeroy Route 1 admitted for medical treatment Saturday. Edsel Exline Millfield Route 2 treated Sunday for head and elbow injuries from a fall. Mrs Lucy Rose 126 E State St admitted Sunday for medical observation. Mrs Minnie Pierce 170 Second St admitted Monday for medical observation. Robert Drake 19 Elmwood Place underwent a major surgical operation today. Paul Bruce Losey four months old son of Mr and Mrs Russell Losey Gloucester Route 1 admitted last night for medical treatment in critical condition.

Sheltering Arms Donald McKay Atlanta Sheltering Arms Hospital Joseph Monday the Plains Estel Collins Pomeroy Route 1 Edsel Exline Clyde Exline Millfield Lucy Rose E. State St Minnie Pierce Second St Robert Drake Elmwood Place Paul Bruce Losey Russell Losey Glouster Route 1

Preston Begins His New Term as County Treasurer

County Treasurer John Preston began his second four year term and said he would keep the same staff. He urged taxpayers to pay this week and avoid a last minute rush before the Sept. 10 deadline, asking them to bring receipts from last taxes paid.

John Preston Preston

Legion Will Elect Officers Wednesday

The monthly meeting of K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion rooms. Members are urged to attend as officers will be elected for the new year and other matters will be discussed, announced James P Cumley adjutant.

CIO Price K. T. Crossen The American Legion Legion James P. Cumley

Lost cash reported by Floyd Hondell in Athens

Floyd Hondell of Athens Route 3 told police he misplaced more than 60 dollars between the A and P Super Market and Mill Street Saturday night.

Floyd Hondell Athens Mill St

Gas Well Case Bonds Ownership Of Coal Strata Gas

Judge Phil Henderson rules that gas from Linscott Well No. 1 comes from coal strata owned by R. W. Finsterwald and Gordon Gray. Defendants Waterford Commercial and Savings Bank and D. T. Orndoff are enjoined from trespass and asked to account for gas taken from the plaintiffs' coal seams.

Phil Henderson Logan Today R. W. Finsterwald Gordon Gray Waterford Commercial and Savings Bank, Waterford D. T. Orndoff. Stacknart Linscott Well No Henderson

Three Boys Held After Bennett Co Robbery

Three youths robbed The Bennett Co plant at 76 E State St Saturday night taking four gallons of ice cream several boxes of cottage cheese and popsicles Entrance was gained by breaking a door lock They were arrested Sunday One had prior trouble and was sent to the Boys Industrial School They were to appear in Juvenile Court today.

Bennett Co E. State St Boys Industrial School

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