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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1941

Page

5

Carthage-Troy to Decide on Proposed School Levy

Athens County voters in Carthage Troy Lee and Bern townships face a five year three mill school levy proposal by the Carthage Troy Board of Education to fund current expenses. Local option questions will allow separate votes on liquor sales wine packages and related liquor laws at the November 4 election.

Carthage Troy Lee Bern Athens County Board of Elections R. J. Isselstein Navemhar Carthage-Troy

Hysell appeals Industrial Commission decision in Ohio case

Faye Hysell appeals a denial by the Industrial Commission of Ohio of her husband Ralph Hysell’s workers compensation claim. The suit in Athens County Common Pleas seeks coverage under the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund after Ralph was injured while employed by Manhattan Coal Co. in Athens County.

Faye Hysell Athens County Common Pleas Court Industrial Commission of Ohio Workmen’s Compensation Insurance Fund

Carroll Woman Praises TON JON No 2 for Digestive Relief

Isabelle Rexroad of Carroll Ohio testifies that TON JON No 2 moved her bowels more than once daily and regulated them restoring liver function and easing stomach upset. She notes relief from headaches sleep problems and dizziness and plans to continue the remedy as advised by a TON JON health representative at Quick's.

Isabelle Rexroad Carroll Lancaster Quick's Ton Jon Health Athens Cut Rate Union St

Citizens Welcome Too At Course for Aliens

Aliens and citizens seeking final citizenship papers will attend weekly government classes in Glouster starting next Tuesday at 7 p.m. instructor Karl Gardner of Chauncey leads sessions on American government from local to federal levels with an English only format and interpreters available.

Glouster Karl Gardner Chauncey Common Pleas Court Gardner

Driver Permit Sale To Start At Athens City Hall

The sale of 1942 automobile driving licenses will begin next Monday at Athens City Hall, announced by David Johnson deputy registrar of motor vehicles. People must show a 1941 license to obtain a new one. those without 1941 licenses must take out driving permits. All drivers must have licenses or permits by Oct 1. License costs 40 cents and permits 65 cents.

Athens City Hall David Johnson Johnson

Field Day Planned at Reedsville in Hybrid Corn Tour

The third annual hybrid corn field day will be held Monday at C. E. Humphrey farm half a mile south of Reedsville on Route 124. Observers will see 75 hybrids and inbreds, including Ohio experiments and late U S hybrids, with 55 acres of crossing plots open for inspection. The main commercial hybrids Iowa 939 and U S 13 will be showcased along with a modern storage building. The tour begins at 10 a m and is open to all interested.

C. E. Humphrey Reedsville Ohio U. S Iowa

Bus and Truck Collide on Route 33 Near Athens

A Valley Public Service Co bus and a truck sideswiped on Route 33 four miles south of Athens. No injuries were reported. Bus driver Delbert Williams, 38, of Rutland Route 2, and truck driver Joe Von Rehn, 21, of Middleport, were involved. Minor damage to both vehicles.

Valley Public Service Co Athens Delbert Williams Rutland Joe von Rehn Middleport

Stock Market Dims Amid World Tensions and Tax Worries

Mild bidding favoured a few stocks while leaders lagged. Bonds and commodities were uneven as buyers held back due to a clouded international scene including reports of a U S destroyer attack by an unknown submarine. Dun and Bradstreet notes retail activity up 23 to 28 percent from last year.

New York U. S Atlantic Dun & Bradstreet

Eggs and Butter Prices Hold Steady on Market Report

Government graded eggs show steady values across U S Extras large and medium classes with slight variations. Poultry prices stay flat with heavy hens at 20 to 22 cents, butter receipts totaling 976,736 with 92 score creamery butter at 83 to 84 cents.

U. S

Live poultry and fowl market price list

Live poultry slow. Colored fowls heavy and mediums 20 21. Leghorn fowls 14 16. Rock broilers 4 lbs and up 22. Broilers colored medium 20. Leghorn broilers 19. Eggs cases included extra firsts 33 seconds 27428 nearby ungraded 32. Poultry fowls colored lb and over 20 4 lb and over 17 3 lb and over 14. Feg horns 3 lb and over 14 white and ply mouth rock springers 4 lb and over 21 3 lb and over 21 2 lb and over 21 1% lb and over 31.

Nelsonville

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs opened generally steady with top 11.90 for 180 to 220 lb. cattle and calves steady to strong. Slaughter cattle and baby beef type yearlings sold readily as dealers remained active. steer and heifer prices varied with weight classes and load offerings. Salable cattle about 100, calves 100, sheep 700 with choice lambs around 11.75 to 12.25.

Ohio NYA Office Head Wesley Miller Resigns

Wesley Miller, supervisor of the NYA office in Athens, resigns to accept a graduate fellowship at Ohio University. He will work in personal relations under Dean L. W. Lange and serve as head counselor at the Men's Dormitory. No successor named yet for the NYA office.

Wesley Miller NYA Athens Ohio University L. W. Lange Miller

County Grange Dates Are Set

Ath ens County Grange inspection dates for 10 granges were announced by county deputy Don Sanders. Inspections occur at Troy Coolville Sept 6 Canaan Sept 9 Rome Stewart Sept 10 Albany Sept 13 Summit New Marshfield Sept 16 Athens Sept 18 York Sept 19 Loch Shade Sept 23 Trimble Sept 27 Amesville Oct 7. Members urged to attend for yearly review and program planning with credits for achievements.

Athens County Don Sanders Troy Coolville Canaan Rome Stewart Albany Summit Grange New Marshfield Athens York Loch Grange Shade Trimble Amesville Sanders

Five Athens 4-H Members to Attend Ohio Club Congress

Three Athens County 4-H Club members and one advisor will attend the Ohio Club Congress in Columbus starting Sunday. Attendees are Twila Knowles Jeanette Blackford Carlisle Chalfant and Mrs Merle Johnson with Ross Wright as county agent. Sessions on the Ohio State University campus cover vocational interests the 4 H program counselling leadership and members in communities and homes. Governor John Bricker will attend a banquet next Thursday and parts of the program will be broadcast by Station WOSU.

Athens County Ohio Club Congress Columbus Twila Knowles Albany Jeannette Blackford Chauncey Carlisle Chalfant Lottridge Merle Johnson Athens Ross Wright Ohio State University John Bricker WOSU

Bush children undergo tonsillectomies at Sheltering Arms

At Sheltering Arms Kenner Bush and Joan Bush, children of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Bush of Strathmore Boulevard, had tonsillectomies at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning.

Kenner Bush Joan Bush G. K. Bush Strathmore Blvd Sheltering Arms Hospital

Davis Family Reunion at Lancaster Fairgrounds

The Thomas Henry Davis reunion will be held at the Lancaster Fairgrounds on Sunday September 7. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Thomas Henry Davis Lancaster Fairgrounds

Hog and cattle market report with varied prices

Hog salable supply about 4000 head with steady to firm bids. Prices range from 9.25 to 11.95 per cwt across weights 100 to 400+. Sows around 9.25. Cattle and calves totals near 950. Weekend trade softer than midweek but steady. steer and heifer prices mainly 8.50 to 10.50 with baby beef yearlings around 10.75. Bulls 7.50 to 8.50. cutters 6.50 to 7.50. Dealers steady.

Gas odor signals supply shift for Athens area

Ohio and West Virginia gas firms accelerate summer rehabilitation to meet defense needs. Oriskany sand gas via Line E 18 delivers to Athens with a distinct odor from Clin ton gas. Frank W. Phillips says highly colored gas may last two to three weeks during Spencer Compressor Station and United Fuel Gas plant rebuild. Customers may notice odor aiding leakage detection.

Athens Oriskany Ohio Fuel Gas Company West Virginia Crawford Clinton Frank W. Phillips Spencer United Fuel Gas Co

Picnic for Mine 255 Workers Set at Greens Run

The second annual picnic and home coming for past Mine 255 Local 648 United Mine Workers workers will be at Greens Run Schoolhouse on Sunday September 7. Bus transport from Glouster starts at 9 am with a day of events including a Greens Run vs Poston boys softball game races prizes a Glouster High School Band concert and speeches by Oral Daugherty mine manager and Pacifico state UMW vice president.

United Mine Workers Greens Run Glouster Poston Glouster High School Oral Daugherty Pacifico

Plenty to Eat and It's Good in Navy Letter

Albert Banik from Murray City writes to Recruiting Officer Lashmett from Great Lakes Naval Training Station praising Navy chow as plentiful and good. Banik recently enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve in Cincinnati after being accepted at the Athens Post Office recruiting station. His older brother Thomas has served in the Navy for 12 years. they are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Banik.

Men’s Magazine U. S. Navy E. S. Lashmett Albert Banik Murray City Great Lakes Naval Training Station Banik U. S. Naval Reserve Cincinnati Athens Albert Thomas Paul Banik

Herbert Speaker at Odd Fellows Meeting

John A. Herbert grand master of the Odd Fellows addressed about 200 people at the Athens and Vin ton Counties IOOF Association gathering in Stewart High School. H. M. Bennett led, with music from the Coolville Band and local choirs.

John A. Herbert Odd Fellows Lodge Athens and Vinton Counties Ioof Association Stewart High School H. M. Bennett Coolville Band Stewart and Guysville Richard Hart Joan Crawford Joe Hutchins Noble Grand Stewart Lodge D. C. Carr Glouster Gaylord Cook R. I. Wolf R. C. Greene

Canaan Group Meets At Home of Suttons

Canaan Township conservation group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Sutton last Friday. Ada Ruth Sutton played accordion selections. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Canaan Grange Hall on Tuesday Sept 9. Members to name a county official and describe duties and salary.

Canaan

Deputy Sheriff Returns Worthington for Probate Court

Deputy Sheriff B C Day traveled to Columbus to transport Carl Worthington back to Athens to face a non support charge in Probate Court.

B. C. Day Columbus Carl Worthington Athens

City Hall Arrest Highlights Public Drunkenness Case

Deanville resident fined $25 and costs for intoxication after arrest near City Hall. Mayor Cliff Cornell imposed the fine and ordered jail time for non payment of costs.

Robert McNeal Deanville Cliff Cornell

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