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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
5
Lausche pledges to fight political bosses and push a practical program of conservation in Ohio. He urges top soil preservation and land restoration after strip mining, warns of economic harm from degraded water and land, and calls for unity to advance conservation in the state.
Nominee Mr Lausche mayor of Cleveland and veteran of the First World War spoke to a gathering at Athens High School. He passed the 1920 state bar exam with the top grade in a class of 160, served as Municipal Court Judge in Cleveland and later as judge in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He drew notice in 1940 for a war on racketeering and was elected Cleveland mayor in 1941, winning re election in 1943 by 71 percent.
With the Fifth Army in Italy Pfc Delbert E Smith of Athens Route 3 and Pfc Gerald Warren of Deanville serve as riflemen with the 349th Infantry Regiment. The unit aided the Gustav and Hitler Lines, pursued Germans from Garigliano to the Arno, ambushed a fleeing armored company, and fought through rugged terrain to capture Fondi totaling 95 miles gained in 46 days of combat. Merlin A Bail arrived in Radcliff on 10 day leave and will visit his sister’s family in Carpenter after returning from the European campaigns. Set Paul Woods has earned the Wings and Boots of the Paratroops at Fort Benning after training and five jumps including a night tactical jump. Sergeant Laurence Ayers, wounded in France Aug 15, writes of tough times and desire to finish the war and return home after Japan. Miss Mary Louise Burke of Portland, guest at her grandfather’s home in Athens, learns of California meeting between her brothers John Burke of the Marine Commandos and Paul Burke in the Army, who had not seen each other in 20 months. Roy Paul Gordon of Coolville RFC graduated from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Norman Oklahoma and becomes eligible for a petty officer rate. Two Messenger area men, Pvt William J Tolliver of Buchtel and Pvt William G Wells, transferred from Camp Atterbury to Camp Blanding for basic training, with Pvt Charles E Young retained at Camp Atterbury.
The Rev. Robert G. Purrington rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd and missionary to Hocking Valley will move to the Diocese of Iowa to work there starting November 1 He will continue services in the Hocking Valley through October and begin his new duties November 5 His new address will be Estherville Iowa from which he will supervise activities in northern and western Iowa counties
Albany Grange will observe Booster Night on Saturday September 30 at 7 p.m. All past and charter members are urged to attend and bring sandwiches pickles and cookies for refreshments.
Athens Chapter No 39 Royal Arch Masons will hold a special meeting at 7 30 tonight to confer the Royal Arch Degree on a class of candidates announced by Ernest E Hart high priest.
Herbert L. Everett age 48 of Athens Route 3 died last night in White Cross Hospital Columbus after a 10 month illness. A farmer and WWI veteran, he was a member of the Athens Aerie of Eagles and the Athens Chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Survived by wife Nelle and six sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Canaanville Methodist Church Saturday at 1 pm, Rev. Samuel Eisen. burial at Canaanville. Friends may call Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home after Friday noon.
The article traces the historical role of the fine arts in worship from ancient and medieval didactic use to modern Christian services. It notes the Puritans banning art in New England and today’s growing effort to enrich church services through dance music painting sculpture and drama to deepen meaning.
Major Raymond A. Lee announced 11 Ohio University ROTC students qualified as marksmen with small bore rifles and authorized to wear the badge. Scores ranged from 141 to 189 with names including James Farley Chesterhill Wendell Whitacre Walter Saving Andrew Essman William Carr James Deissle John Tritipp Richard Baughman and Patrick Creedon.
Health commissioner Dr. HH T. Phillips will address the Athens Grange Booster Night on Saturday at 8 30 pm. The program covers General Sanitation Conditions of Athens County with a flower and vegetable exhibit and music. Prizes include blue and red ribbons for winning displays. Three judging divisions apply to flowers and vegetables.
A $25 penalty is fixed for a stray dog roaming over neighbors' lots in London as home gardens gain importance. The rule targets dog owners whose pets threaten garden spaces and property boundaries.
Athens Council No 15 will confer Royal and Select Master degrees at the Masonic Temple Friday at 7 30. Members are urged to attend, according to Eugene R. Jacoby, the master.
A hometown reflection on patriotic family unity during war. Ben Ryder serves in the Navy while his sister works in an airplane plant and Ma volunteers at the canteen. The piece argues the family bond sustains America through shared purpose and mutual respect.
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