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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1942

Page

4

Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for October Court Term

Athens County officials announced the October grand and two petit jury panels for the Common Pleas Court. Grand jurors include Mrs. Bertha Pierce and Chauncey Frank Arbaugh. first petit panel reports Oct. 12. Second petit panel and further jurors named with numerous Athens area addresses listed.

Common Pleas Common Pleas Court Alberta C. Grones Athens County Bertha Pierce N. Shannon Ave C. A. Fwing Maplewood Drive Bernice Junod Frank Bellows Kurtz L. G. Connett Athens R. D New Tope Chauncey Frank Arbaugh Albany Blanche Johnson Nelsonville Dan McKinley Glouster Nanna Hester Mineral Earl Johnston Ray Michael the Pigins Nina Russell Frost Stella Studer Grosvenor St Gilbert Crawford Athens William Beckley Helen Stright New Marshfield Alfred Andrews Glouster R. D Ruth Grove the Plains Coke Lawson Guysville R. D Sarah Reeder Clarence Ins Sharpsburg Bable Mansfield B. E. Walburn Grace Angel

Fred Beverage Dies Thursday At Residence

Funeral services for Fred Beverage 30 who died Thursday after a short illness at 11 Van Vorhes St will be held Saturday at 3 PM at the residence. He owned Race St grocery for 16 years and was a Knights of Pythias member. Survived by son Charles, daughter Mrs W W Lee, two sisters, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his wife Mary Ayers Beverage who died in 1935. Burial in W Union St Cemetery after services by Rev Frank Donaldson.

Fred Beverage van Vorhes St Beverage Cushman Beverage Athens County Mary A. Ayers Race St Knights of Pythias Charles Beverage W. W. Lee Athens Anna Hawkins Mellie Bean California Edward Beverage Cincinnati James Beverage Middleport Frank Donaldson First Christian Church W. Union St

Athens County native James E France dies in California

James Everett France of Santa Maria California, a Athens County native and brother of C N France, dies at his home. He is survived by two sisters Alice Nye Chauncey and Norma Davis Detroit. Probate notices announce Inventories and Appraisements filed for estates of George H Nye Elmer Wy Cunningham Wayden McVicker with hearings set September 24 1942.

James Everett France Athens County Santa Maria Calif C. N. France Athens Alice Nye Chauncey Norma Davis Detroit George Harvey Nye Elmer Wy Cunningham Wayden McVicker Wayde C. McVicker Francis D. White

RAF to Army Air Corps Transfer Tells of Hively Move

A cablegram to Mrs. Howard Hively reports her husband Lieut. Hively is transferred from the Royal Air Force American Eagle Squadron to the U S Army Air Corps in England. He has flown Spitfires since January and earned nine or ten German planes plus a Dieppe raid honor. Mrs. Hively and daughter Davis live with her parents, the Beasleys, 60 Morris Ave.

Howard Hively Eagle Squadron Royal Air Force U.S. Army Air Corps England Hively Dieppe Davis Fred R. Beasley Morris Ave

Akron man named Lieutenant Junior Grade in Naval Personnel

Clifford L. Hughes of Akron has been commissioned a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Naval Personnel Bureau Officers Appointment Section and will be stationed in Arlington Virginia. He earlier earned a 1933 Ohio University degree and a Yale Master’s, and worked as assistant personnel director at Firestone in Akron.

M. D. Hughes Strathmore Boulevard Clifford L. Hughes Akron Ohio Bureau of Naval Personnel Arlington Virginia Hughes Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Phi Beta Kappa Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Local hospital admits and releases noted

Mrs. Allen Swick of Langsville was admitted for observation at Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday night and released today. Joe Cavanaugh of Zaleski and Harold Burch of 76 May Ave were released today. Lowell Collins of Pratts Fork was released Thursday night. State employees bought War bonds totaling 488000 dollars through payroll deductions in the last six months. Jack Milburn Pfe of Athens arrived at Branch Immaterial Replacement Training Center at Fort McClellan Alabama on Sept. 15 after induction at Fort Thomas Kentucky.

Allen Swick Langsville Sheltering Arms Hospital Joe Cavanaugh Zaleski Harold Burch May Lowell Collins Pratts Fork Columbus Pfe Jack Milburn Athens Branch Immaterial Replacement Training Center Fort McClellan Alabama Fort Thomas

Applications Sought for Official Tire Inspectors

The Athens War Price and Ration Office announces open applications for official tire inspectors under the revised state tire conservation program. Leonard Prater says all forms must be returned by Tuesday September 22 when current inspectors will be relieved. Applicants need complete tire equipment and solid knowledge of construction and repair.

Athens Leonard Prater Prater

Union Furnace Social Notes

Union Furnace residents and families are listed visiting attendances and social events. Names include Bert Stover funeral attendees, relatives from Logan Columbus Lancaster and Kingsport Tennessee, plus soldiers and travelers visiting kin.

Union Furnace

Yeomanettes remembered as WWI Navy workers in Athens

Local Athens women who served in World War I with the U S Navy are recalled as Yeomanettes. The article details training at Norfolk Virginia, pay, uniforms, duties in storekeeping, and daily routines, noting the 24-hour call, shifts, and Roosevelt's later review.

Susan Mahrer Athens U. S. Navy WAAC The WAVES Uncle Sam's Navy Walter Baird Mill St Watt Grover Nellie Griswold N. Court St Charles Beckler W. Washington St Byron Wolfe Columbia Ave Norfolk Franklin D. Roosevelt

Enrollment in Athens City Schools Edges Down

A three percent drop in Athens City Schools enrollment is reported by Superintendent Harper C. Pendry based on the first week figures. Total enrollment is 1144 this year versus 1180 last fall, with senior high 340 this year vs 360, junior high 320 vs 327, and elementary 484 vs 493. Two fewer teachers are employed for the first semester, one on leave with plans to return in the second semester.

Athens City Harper C. Pendry

Clarks Chapel Social Notes Recap of Visitations and Local News

Local social notes list reunions and visits among residents of Clarks Chapel and nearby towns. Ella Dillinger reunites with son Charles in Columbus after a ten day trip. Martha Robinson returns to Marysville for a teaching position. Other updates mention Irene Maxwell visiting Athens aunt, Robert E. Hedges’s nine day furlough, and various family gatherings. Athens weather noted as warm with 86 high and 62 low. Pfe Norman Baxter arrives at Scott Field Reception Center in Illinois.

Clarks Chapel Ella Dillinger Charles Dillinger Columbus Ray Rose Maxine Jennie Dillinger Eileen Walls Martha Robinson Marysville Joe Robinson Irene Maxwell H. T. Phillips Athens Robert E. Hedges Great Lakes Training School Elson Hedges William McClanahan Dana McClanahan Michigan Bryan Sams Marietta Jesse Sams Oliver Wells John Dillinger Ores Swartz Hugh Sheridan James Maxwell Gordon Ruth Brill Glen Cook Blanche Phillips Otto Shaver Point Pleasant Edson Hedges Mercury

Five Athens men enlist in Navy recruit training at Great Lakes

Five men from Athens and vicinity joined a record Navy recruit training week at Great Lakes Illinois. John R Grubb Pierce R Baird James Call Hank D Vaughn and John D Murphy will undergo drill seamanship and physical training before possible nine day home leave and subsequent active duty at sea or advanced Navy schools.

Great Lakes Ill U. S. Naval Training Station Athens John R. Grubb Ina Mae Grubb State St Pierce R. Baird Gerald H. Baird Washington St James Call W. Franklin St Nelsonville Hank D. Vaughn Isaac E. Vaughn Trimble John D. Murphy Frank Murphy McArthur Navy

Mayor Fines Two on Intoxication Charges

Orlville Jewell aged 44 of 9 Moore Ave pled guilty to intoxication and disturbing the peace and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor Franz L Woodworth and sent to the County Jail for nonpayment. Emmett Williams aged 35 of N Lancaster Sr also pled guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Orlville Jewell Moore Ave Franz L. Woodworth Emmett Williams N. Lancaster Sr

Circle 10 To Meet At Methodist Church

Circle 10 of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 P M for a pot luck supper and quilt work. Members should bring sandwiches dishes and table services. For the quilt bring needle thimble and thread and hang cancelled sales tax stamps. In Athens County Probate Court hearing on many estates is suspended until October 5 1942 at 9 A M with listed administrators and guardians and avenues for exceptions.

Circle 10 First Methodist Church Athens County Ohio Nettie Kenney Mary C. Kenney A. B. Wells Esther Louella Chute Alonzo Figgins Hulda Minear John V. Wood May P. Harris J. E B. Bailey W. A. Ruth Lucy F. Holsington Ray F. Holsington Mary Ginnan Andrew Thomas Ginnan George Wend Ray Wend Mary M. Humbel Reymond Charles Humbel

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