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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1945

Page

7

Special Education Starts in Athens County Schools

Athens County to begin a new special education program under Ohio legislative support. Iris Fierce appointed organizer and supervisor, with testing planned for about 3 000 students. Program uses in-class instruction with medical and diagnostic screening, and funding shared by state and local districts.

Athens County Ohio General Assembly Glen Hanes Iria Fierce Guy Fierce Mound St Athens Ohio’ S University Circleville Lancaster Ashland Miss Fierce

Major Don S. Grones Returns on 30 Day Leave

Major Don S. Grones, OSS veteran who spent 13 months guerilla fighting behind enemy lines in Burma and served with Stilwell Road screening forces, arrives in town for a 30 day leave with his mother Mrs Alberta Grones and sister Hattie Lu Grones. He traveled from Calcutta to New York aboard a Navy transport and will return to Washington after his leave.

Don S. Grones Burma Alberta Grones Hattie Lu Grones Elmwood Place Major Grones Office of Strategic Service Athens National Guard Camp Shelby Mist Miami Fla Ceylon Stilwell Road

Operators of Motor Bikes Need Permits

In Ath ens area parents of youths under 16 are warned about the State Drivers License Law. No one under 16 may receive an operator license except 14 or 15 year olds with a special approved application. If approved by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles the license is provisional for the specified needs. Minor operators require a parent or guardian to sign agreeing to financial responsibility for liabilities. Police and highway patrolmen must enforce the license rules.

Athens Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Licenses for Drivers Ready in 1946 Drive

The 1946 drivers licenses go on sale at Mrs Betty Barstow deputy registrar 5 Mill St near Court St. Drivers must show last year’s license to obtain a new one and must have a new license by Oct 1. Fees are 40 cents for license 65 cents for temporary permits 90 cents for chauffeurs. Office hours 8 to 5 daily and extended the last week of September.

Men’s Class at Plains Postponed to Sept 17 Meeting

The Plains Methodist Church Men’s Class meeting set for Friday night Sept. 14 is moved to Monday Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Dean W. Gamertsfelder of Ohio University will speak. All men in the community are invited to attend as the discussion focuses on community projects.

The Plains Methodist Church Dean W. Gamertsfelder Ohio University

Navy twins aid Seabee base on Guam in 1940s service

G. J. and H. A. Rainer, 28 year old Navy twins, serve as machinists mates with a Seabee unit in Guam. Their brothers Alvin and Hiley Jr. also serve in the Pacific. The four Rainer men have been overseas 17 months and their family ties are noted as they support the base construction and Navy duties.

Guam Galion Ohio G. J H. A. Rainer Galion Iron Manufacturing Co Hiley Rainer Rainer Pacific Alvin Hiley Rainer Jr Tmachimusts Lula Rainer G. J. Rainer Guysville Tourse Front St. Marietta B. A. Rainer Marietta Navy Seabees

Stock market mixed as highs persist and produce prices rise

New York trading shows mixed indices with limited gains near midday while high valued shares reach multi year peaks. Agricultural desks in Athens Cincinnati and Pittsburgh report varying prices for eggs beef pork and produce, with livestock demand uneven and insurance policies noted for veterans under public 16 guidelines.

New York

Veterans urged to obtain full benefits under laws

Ernest McGraner of American Veterans urges all disabled veterans to file Form 526, list all disabilities and dates, and provide service details. If denied due to in service diagnosis, veterans may seek private medical opinions. Present evidence of chronic conditions within a year of discharge and act now to preserve benefits.

Ernest McGraner American Veterans Veterans Administration McGraner

Wreck Near Crooksville Kills Two Coal Miners

A collision near Crooksville killed two coal miners, Wayne E. Farley and Bert Sorell, both of Zanesville. Three other miners were injured: Ralph Shipley, 35. Charles Dennis, 41. and William Holsky, 37. Deputy Elva Fletcher reported the fatalities and injuries.

Paul Baldy Rendville Clarence H. Parsons Racine Indiantown Gan Military Reservation Charles K. Perry Athens Zanesville Indiantown Gap Crooksville Oil Company Elva Fletcher Wayne E. Farley Bert Sorell Ralph Shipley Charles Dennis William Holsky

Morristown Holiness Church Moves Prayer Meeting

Due to illness the weekly prayer meeting will be held tonight at 8 in the home of Mrs. Mary Meinhart in Chauncey replacing the venue with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Walton.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Mary Meinhart Marion Walton

DAV To Prepare for Forget-Me-Not Drive Meeting Notice

Vontath-Bean Chapter No 37 Disabled American Veterans will meet in the club room at the Armory Friday evening September 14 at 7 30. Arrangements will be made for the Forget-Me-Not Drive to be held Saturday September 22. Any veteran of any war hospitalized for wounds or injury is eligible for DAV membership.

Armory DAV Ted Ee

Mad Dogs and Wagging Tongues

A county faces a mad dog scare after a spaniel bit the postman and rumors spread fear and missed school. The piece condemns gossip about soldiers at Army camps and urges caution, noting milk and beer as favorites and arguing wagging tongues harm morale.

Phoebe Token

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