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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1942

Page

5

Deadline Reached for Filing Service Ceiling Prices With Local Boards

Athens County service firms must file ceiling prices on consumer services with their local War Price and Rationing Board by Sept 10 1942. Athens area boards cover Athens York and Waterloo townships while Rome Carthage and Troy townships use Coolville board. Explanatory leaflets accompany the filing and copies must be kept on premises.

Athens Messenger Athens Leonard Prater York Waterloo Nelsonville Rationing Board Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Rome Carthage Troy Coolville Prater

Last Summer Convocation Announces Film on Power and Land

The Ohio University summer convocation series ends with the film Power and Land. Dean Irma E. Voigt said the film, deposited by the U S Department of Agriculture, will be shown Thursday Sept 17 at 9 45 a m in Memorial Auditorium.

Ohio University Power and Land Irma E. Voigt U. S. Department of Agriculture Memorial Auditorium

Krauss couple welcome son at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Dr and Mrs Paul G Krauss of 19 N May Ave announce the birth of a son Wednesday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Earl Thompson of The Plains was admitted Wednesday evening for a fractured leg from an accident at Hocking Mine Co. Mildred Winkler seven year old daughter of Kenneth Winkler of 66 Maplewood Drive was admitted for medical treatment. Charles Andrews of 47 Franklin Ave and Mrs Jennie Webb of Athens Route 3 were admitted today for major surgery. Miss Rowena Sprout of 22 Second St was released today.

Paul G. Krauss N. May Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Earl Thompson the Plains Hocking Mine Co Mildred Winkler Kenneth Winkler Maplewood Drive Charles Andrews Franklin Ave Jennie Webb Athens Rowena Sprout Second St

Old Take Ostrex Tonics Promise Peppy Feelings After 40

A 7-year-old doctor endorses Ostrex stating it boosted patients and led him to try it. The ad claims tonics contain calcium phosphate vitamins and stimulants to combat weakness after age 40. Available for 20 cents in Athens at Gallaher Drug and Athens Pharmacy.

Athens Gallaher Drug Athens Pharmacy

Rain Drenches Athens Dropping Temperature

Continued rain fell yesterday afternoon and last night into this morning, totaling .62 of an inch. The Athens thermometer reached a noon value of 75 degrees, with yesterday’s high at 91 and last night’s low at 65.

Athens

Freshman Orientation Week Planned at Ohio University

Under Deans Voigt and Lange freshmen week begins Sept 27 with counseling and College Problems course. About 500 admission cards sent. expected freshmen enrollment around 700, down from last year's 1,000.

Irma E. Voigt Laurence W. Lange Ohio University FE. A. Hansen University College Dean Hansen

Miner Seeks Compensation From State Workmen Funds

William Arnold appeals an Industrial Commission of Ohio ruling in Common Pleas Court requesting participation in state workmen's compensation funds. He says injuries at Sunday Creek Coal Co. on March 24, 1936 led to kidney damage and total disability since February 4, 1938, with prior benefits allowed through December 15, 1940. His disability claim was denied at rehearing.

Industrial Commission of Ohio Common Pleas Court William Arnold Sunday Creek Coal Co Arnold

Disabled Veterans To Meet Monday Night

Disabled American Veterans Conrath-Bean Chapter 37 will meet Monday Sept 14 at 7 30 p m in the Armory club room. Plans for the Forget-me-not drive Sept 26 will be set by Daniel A. Pierce. Proceeds aid rehabilitation and hospital service. After a name change by Congress signed July 14 all veterans wounded or disabled in service are eligible to join, Commander McGraner announced.

Conrath-Bean Armory Daniel A. Pierce McGraner

County USO Campaign Raises Over Six Thousand Dollars

Athens County USO drive tops six thousand in contributions from individuals and firms including Walter Smith Raymond Ayers Eddy Walcott and Evans Grocery. Campaign finish planned once funds reach county treasurer Ralph Palmer with final deposits at Bank of Athens. A meeting of all committee members will convene early next week to prepare.

Athens County USO Frank Harvey Harvey Ralph G. Palmer K. T. Crossen American Legion Bank of Athens Walter Smith Raymond Ayers E. E. Dupler Ellis South Clarence Samford Evans Grocery Eddy Walcott Pearl Helwig P. A. Vorhes H. W. McCaskill Will Shammel Oliver Martin James Day Oliver Dahl John Hope Elizabeth Simkins John Cable Carl Nessley Sarah Hatcher Forest E. Johnson C. W. Fishinger Robert Gates Dawes C. R. White Masonic Lodge Amesville Earl C. Seigfred Watt Grover D. A. Bullock L. G. Connett E. C. Class Walter P. Porter Carl J. House Tri-State Lumber and Creosoting Co Don Campbell Ray Bean Foster Bean Ralph Byron L. D. Robinson Guysville USC

Radcliff Social and Brief Personal Notes

Local notes mention Private Sanford Kinnison of Ft Sill visiting his parents. Capt Raymond Cooper with wife and four children of Charlestown Md visit relatives. he once taught locally and is now at Aberdeen Proving Ground. A daughter Patricia Lee born Sept 4 to Mr and Mrs Francis Cameron. baby died Tuesday. father in Army. Elmer Wiseman moves family to Woodville for work. Schools opened in Vinton Township with lower enrollment. Breta Eberts returns from Arkansas. J W Wells Jr on furlough. will leave Sept 15 for Camp Benjamin Harrison. Frank Dailey reports his son Edward arrived overseas safely. Red Men Plan Dance at Red Men's Hall Saturday 9 pm to midnight with Donna McCray quartet and Harry Bradley calling.

Radcliff Sanford Kinnison Ft. Sill Oklo Robert Kinnison Raymond Cooper Charlestown McArthur Captain Cooper Aberdeen Proving Ground Francis Cameron Minnie Mae Biffle Patricia Lee Elmer Wiseman Oreton Woodville Vinton Township Breta Eberts Arkansas J. W. Wells, Jr Camp Benjamin Harrison Frank Dailey War Department Edward

Guard and ROTC to Exercise in Friday Maneuvers

Officers and non commissioned officers of the local State Guard will cooperate with the Ohio University ROTC in maneuvers Friday night. Lieut George Parry of Athens Co B said the new training set from regimental HQ at Columbus updates each drill night. Tuesday saw corporals teach squads first aid maps and orientation. Company B adds three recruits James Breese William Breese and William Chalfan of Chauncey and Athens.

State Guard Ohio University George Parry Athens Co. B Columbus James William Breese Athens William Chalfan Chauncey

Red Cross Seeks 250 More Women for Surgical Dressings

Athens Red Cross appeals for at least 250 additional women to handle surgical dressing units, warning that failure to meet quotas will halt the program. Units operate daily with Army directives, and volunteers must work three hours per shift, with materials available at the Red Cross office.

Red Cross Ellen Biddle Athens County Athens Miss Biddie

Combined O U Music Recital Is Scheduled

The Ohio University School of Music will present a combined recital next Wednesday at 8 in Music Halls Auditorium. The Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs join advanced students in voice violin and piano with The Marine’s Hymn arranged by Fred Waring as a highlight.

Ohio University School of Music Music Halls C. C. Robinson School of Music Fred Waring Men's Glee Club Waring

Knights of Columbus Hosts Athens County Fair Helpers

The Knights of Columbus refreshment stand committee treated volunteers to a party at the K. of C. hall Wednesday. Guests enjoyed refreshments a social hour and an impromptu musical program led by Mrs. Agnes Padden with Mrs. Helen Dresher at the piano. George Dresher and E H Galler oversaw arrangements and bridge was played.

Knights of Columbus Athens County Fair K. of C. Hall Agnes Padden Helen Dresher George Dresher E. H. Gallaher

Fred Dewey Fined In Mayor's Court

Fred Dewey age 62 of Mill Street was fined five dollars and costs after being found guilty of an intoxication charge by Mayor Franz L. Woodworth. Dewey had pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on September 8.

Fred Dewey Mill St Franz L. Woodworth Dewey

Home Nursing Class To Meet at Hospital

The Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross will start a home nursing class on Tuesday September 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Ellen Biddle announced that Miss Valencia Prock of Athens will teach the course from 2 to 4 o clock. All women wishing to enroll should report to the hospital at that time.

Commissioners of Jurors Athens County Ohio Commissioners of Juroera Common Pleas Court Said County The American Red Cross Sheltering Arms Hospital Ellen Biddle Valencia Prock Athens

Fire Defense Class Meeting Tonight in Science Hall

Interested persons are asked to attend a meeting of a Fire Defense Class at 7 o'clock tonight in Science Hall, third floor, sponsored by the Committee on Civilian Defense.

Science Hall Committee On Civilian Defense

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