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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1942

Page

5

Athens City Schools announce 1942 43 staff changes

Athens Ohio September 9 1942 five new teachers join Athens High School junior high and deaf school staffs due to four male instructors in the armed forces and resignations. Replacements include Harold Lee Kathryn Myers Ethel Reese Kathryn Enlow and Mildred Murphy, with Pfleger position left open.

Hens Ohio Athens Messenger Athens High School Harper C. Pendry Athens Lee O. Ramey F. L. Preston J. B. McQuown Raymond Pfleger Harold Lee Painsville Ohio University Lee Kathryn Myers Oakhill Millersburg Esther Blackburn Kathryn Enlow Ohio State University Enlow Athens County Kenton Kingsport Tenn Mildred Murphy Ethel Woolf California Murphy Teacher's College Columbia University

Robbery at Lithuanian Savings and Loan nets 4764

Two gunmen robbed the Lithuanian Savings and Loan Association, taking 4764 dollars and dropping 3000 in escape. Civil War veteran James J. Baxter, 95, dies, reducing Allen County to one remaining Civil War veteran.

Cleveland Lithuanian Savings and Loan Association Lima James J. Baxter Allen County

Appropriations Approved by Athens City Council

Athens City Council approved funding for multiple city departments to ensure operations through the year end. Mayor Franz Woodworth reported August court collections totaling 885.88 dollars. Safety Director A N Johnson was praised for widening a section of E State Street. A fatal auto collision in Alto Chil licothe claimed Andrew J Gilliam, 60, of Hillsboro Kentucky, who carried a registration card.

Athens City Franz Woodworth A. N. Johnson E. State St Alto Chillicothe Andrew J. Gilliam Hillsboro

Civil Service Sought for Federal Posts at Athens Post Office

Job openings announced by Mr. J. L. C. Kelley include Purchasing Officers with salaries 2000 to 4600 a year and Refuge Manager and Refuge Aid posts in national wildlife refuges. No tests for Purchasing Officers. applicants rated on experience. Closing date October 19, 1942 for Refuge positions.

J. L. C. Kelley Athens Kelley United States Civil Service Commission United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Fish and Wildlife Department of the Interior

Two Drivers Arrested By Highway Patrol

Wayne E. McMillan of Jacksonville was arrested yesterday morning on Route 13 for drunken driving and bound over to the grand jury after pleading not guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Charles H. Simpson, 31, of Millfield, arrested for being under the influence while in control of a vehicle, was arraigned and fined $50 and costs.

Wayne E. McMillan Jacksonville Franz Woodworth Charles H. Simpson Millfield Woodworth

Jacksonville Reunion Committees To Meet

All committees of the Jacksonville Old Settler's Reunion and Home-Coming are called to meet Thursday evening September 17 at 8 o'clock in the mayor's office. All committeemen are urged to attend to settle details of the home-coming.

Jacksonville Old Settler's Reunion

Amesville parents welcome daughter at Shelter ing Arms Hospital

Mrs. and Mrs. Stanley Cole of Amesville are the parents of a daughter born Monday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. The report lists admissions including Sarah Bickley The Plains for major surgery Fyerett Bolin Albany for medical treatment and Leo Potts Albany Route 2 for medical treatment. Several others were admitted Sunday Tuesday and today for medical observation treatment or surgery with releases noted for several residents and visitors including Clarence Savage from The Plains promoted to Sergeant in the Army Air Force at Randolph Field Texas.

Stanley Cole Amesville Sheltering Arms Hospital Sarah Bickley the Plains Fyerett Bolin Albany Leo Potts Walker St Hattie Hanning Walter Beck Dayton William Munn W. G. Munn Mary Jane Efaw Woodland Ave Fila ' Morris Herman Marquis Oil City Story Henderson Cleveland Athens Rachel, Eckles Maplewood Drive Brennie Stout Bernard Edwards Glouster Anthony Christman Wellston Anna Williams Paul Cotton Randolph Field Texas Clarence Savage Army Air Force

Manley Means Dies in Pasadena California

Friends in Athens learn of the death of Manley Means a native of Albany who died last week in Pasadena California He was about 90 years old at his death He spent about 40 years in California and was a traveling salesman selling farm implements.

Athens Manley Means Albany Pasadena Calif Means California Mr. Means Mary Drake W. M. Vorhes Harrisonville Mary Jane Dye

Civil Defense First Aid Class Begins Sept 14

The Defense Corps announces a 20 hour civilian defense first aid course at the Elks Club Room from 7 to 10 each Monday starting Sept 14. Commander Harold F. Wise says Miss Sarah Hatcher of Ohio University will teach. All are welcome.

Elks Club Harold FE. Wise Sarah Hatcher Ohio University

Boys in Camps Thank Auxiliary for Gifts

Pvt. L F E Smith stationed at Camp Edwards Massachusetts sent a thanks letter from North Carolina. The Ladies Auxiliary of UMWA Local No. 8 also received a note from James E. Buffington of Morris Field North Carolina praising gifts for soldiers and their morale.

UMWA Pvt L. FE. Smith Camp Edwards Mass Pvt. Smith North Carolina James E. Buffington Morris Field N. C Buffington

Transfer Athens Bay To New Jersey Camp

Pvt. Thurman L. Tucker, son of Mrs. Emma M. Tucker of Athens, has been transferred from Company C, 36th Battalion, Camp Croft, S. C., to Camp Kilmer, N J, after completing his infantry replacement training.

Athens Bay New Jersey Camp Croft S. C Thurman L. Tucker Emma M. Tucker Garfield St Athens 36Th Battalion Army Camp Kilmer N. J

Riley Jr. files divorce action in Springfield court

Allen L. Riley Jr. files for divorce from Ella W. Riley in Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty. He seeks custody of two children aged 16 and 11. The couple married February 2, 1924, in Springfield.

Allen L. Riley, Jr Common Pleas Ella W Riley Springfield

Sunday School Wiener Roast Planned by Berea Class

The Berea Sunday School Class of Alexander Presbyterian Church will host a wiener roast at Mrs. Geraldine Hooper’s home near Athens Country Club on Friday evening September 11 starting at 7 o clock.

Beulah Craig Elsie Exenkemper Methodist Church Ben Mathias Dick Thomas Dick Garrison Jerry Roof Bobby Blower Charles Kenneth Nelson Tommy Frasure Phyllis Kirkbride Janet Kales Joan Wilson Mary Jane Lois Donna Sue Powell Mary Lou Wilson Vernon Kales Thelma Frasure S. Valley St Mable Gray Berea Alexander Presbyterian Church Geraldine Hooper Athens Country Club

Convicted Bund Chief Seeks to Keep U.S. Citizenship

Fritz Kuhn former Bund leader now in Dannemora State Prison protests denaturalization efforts from prison claiming lifelong loyalty to American constitutional principles and attachment to the republic in a letter to U S Attorney Mathias F Correa.

New York Fritz Kuhn Bund Dannemora State U.S Mathias F. Correa Kuhn

Major Lee Returns to Resume Military Duties at Ohio University

Major Raymond Lee of 5 Morris Ave has returned from Fort McClelland Alabama to Athens to resume duties as instructor in military science and tactics at Ohio University. He attended Officer's School while at Fort McClelland.

Raymond Lee Morris Ave Fort McClelland Ala Athens Ohio Unyersty Lee

Athens County War Bond Quota Set for September

The Treasury announces September war bond quotas for Ohio counties led by Athens County at 111200, with a statewide Ohio allotment of 55 million dollars and a national goal of 775 million. Other southeastern counties listed include Meigs 33700 Gallia 33300 Jackson 141900 Vinton 12600 Hocking 54600 Perry 52300 Morgan 20200. The September total includes carryover from prior months and future quota adjustments based on monthlies sales performance.

Ohio Athens County Henry Morgenthau, Jr Treasury Meigs Gallia Jackson Vinton Hocking Perry Morgan Treasury Department

Warren Bennett Enlists in Air Corps at Patterson Field

Warren Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bennett of Middleport Ohio enlisted recently as a private unassigned in the Air Corps at Patterson Field awaiting appointment as an aviation cadet.

Morgan Walters, Sr Burdett Walters Columbus Signal Reserve Corps Cleveland Burdett ATR Corps Warren Bennett Charles Bennett Beech St Middleport Ohio Air Corps Patterson Field

Mrs West 81 Dies in Springfield After Long Plains Residence

Mrs Elmer West aged 81 died in a Springfield hospital after living with a daughter in Springfield since April. Funeral services are set for Thursday at The Plains Methodist Church. Survived by husband and eight children. two children had died earlier. Children include Edward of Athens Clark and Joseph of Columbus and several daughters in Springfield and Athens.

Elmer West The Plains Springfield West George Cowan the Plains Methodist Church Cowan Sarah Henley Lula Finney Cromer Bailey Athens Katie Matheny Michigan

Mrs Lucy Tewksbury Dies After Illness At Home

Mrs Lucy Maston Tewksbury wife of G J Tewksbury died Tuesday evening at her Richland Avenue home after a long illness. She belonged to Albany Methodist Church New Marshfield Order Eastern Star and several Granges. Surviving are her husband two children Emmett Wingett and Archie Tewksbury two grandchildren Lucille Wingett and Jimmy Tewksbury three brothers Charles Matson William and Pearl Athens R D and sister Mrs John Glass Athens R D. Funeral at Albany Methodist Church with Rev Howard E Warner in charge. Burial in Town House Cemetery. Friends may call at home anytime.

Lucy Maston Tewksbury G. J. Tewksbury Richland Ave Albany Methodist Church New Marshfield Order Eastern Star Albany, State and National Granges Emmett Wingett Albany Archie Tewksbury Lucille Wingett Jimmy Tewksbury Charles Matson Ravenswood W. Va William and Pearl Athens R. D John Glass Athens R.D Howard E. Warner Town House Cemetery

Scouts Leaders Attend Kootaga Area Council Meeting

Representing the Athens District Committee of Boy Scouts Dean Lawrence W Lange district chairman and Ed Sells finance chairman will attend the Kootaga Area Council Executive Board meeting Thursday evening at the Wilmar Restaurant in Parkersburg.

Athens Boy Scouts Dean Lawrence W. Lange Ed Sells Kootaga

Athens Grange Holds Regular Meeting With Program

Sixty five members and guests attended the Athens Grange regular meeting. Summit Grange presented the program including readings by Effie Bridge and Jeannette Jones, a contest and jokes by Mrs Wigal, a song The Cour ties by Ed Hawk, readings by Mrs Oscar Andrews and Jeannette Jeenes on wartime value shifts and opportunities previously taken for granted.

Athens Grange Summit Grange Doleful Effie Bridge Jeannette Jones Wigal Ed Hawk Oscar Andrews Jeannette Jeenes

Clear Up Your Lazy Liver With Herb Recipe

A home remedy promises relief for biliousness sour stomach indigestion loss of appetite gas and bloating by mixing 1 ounce of ZODEX Concentrate into a pint of water. Available from druggists with a money back guarantee ad copy.

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