The Tri-County Herald, Volume 75, Numbers 1-5

Tank Graduate Pvt, Charles L. Goodman spent Chnstmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Goodman, Me was recently graduated from Tank Mechanic School at Ft. Knox and is. now a private first class. Me was inducted into the army at Ft, Thozna*r z&pril 14, and left Pot. Charles L. Goodman for Pine Camp, N. T., May 12, where he has been stationed with the Fourth Armored Division. He reports that the people in New York like the soldiers very much and have them visit their homes over week-ends, Before entering the service, Pvt. Goodman was employed at Patterson Field. His opinion on the present war is simple—if the country is jiot worth fighting for, it is not worth living in. Heads Council in Fairfield Little new business was pre­ sented to the first regular meet­ ing of the Fairfield council on Fri­ day night of last week, when the group met for their initial regu­ lar meeting of 1942. All com­ mittees had previously been named for the coming two-year period, and D. £?. Lynn, serving his first term on ' the ‘village' governing group, named president of Council. Regular bills approved by council were ordered paid, and no action taken to confirm the ap­ pointment to position of marshal. Discussed was the matter of government aid for extension of sewer and water facilities for the village V/ith the question of the is- suanle of revenue bonds,, a direct obligation against the funds col­ lected from the operation o f the utilities, in order to secure neces­ sary funds to proceed v/ith the work. Mayor Carpenter urged the full Investigation of the dangers and difficulties represented by such action before any definite move in the direction of revenue bond Issuance be taken. R e s u l t s » » » « The following ad appeared in the Want Ad Section of the Tri- Chuuty Herald, issue o f Fri­ day, January fit ............................................. iimn»)n'w^ i-iii«WMliiii<nn« .......... m . h mil “FOR RENT; Sleeping room tar 1 nr 2 gentlemen, 2 blocks from PattersonField, 58 Greene Street, Fairfield.” By Saturday, January 10, 22 people had called, wanting to rant the room. You, too, can have the same quickresults. If youhavesome­ thing te sell, or to rent, orwant to buy, m any other selling imsmm, just 'phone *8 or 139 ,m& m m m m Imnffiffiniiriir lift ------ -"‘-‘f“ Green© C o u n ty L i b r a r y Tilnst C h u rch S t » PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF OSBORN-FAIRFIELD AND SERVING GREENE, CLARK, AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR No. 3. FRIDAY, JAN. 16* 1942 EAST XENIA DRIVE, OSBORN, 0H !$ Drive For Red Cross Funds In Progress In County Greene County is now in the midst of the campaign to raise her share of the $50,000,000 Emergency Defense money for the Red Cross. "We are all aware of the needs and know also that all of this money will go to work among American Forces wherever they are. We cannot forget the Pearl Har­ bor disaster in which our forces were struck down without any provocation and without a n y warning. The needs in the Phil­ ippines are just as great. The Red Cross is on the . job ministering to the comforts of our men and we must do our share to keep the supplies flowing in that direction. Greene County’s share is $12,- 000 — a portion of which has been raised already. The goal set for Osborn, Fairfield, and the local community is $2,000, but it is the hope of the local Red*Cross Chap­ ter that this figure will be far greater in the actual proceeds When the drive ends January 31, Due to increased numbers of per­ sons living in this community and tiie realization that we may be in, great danger because of our near­ ness to the Fields in the present conflict, it is urged that everyone give and give generously so ‘that we may be prepared when and if disaster strikes. Fifteen per cent of all the proceeds gathered in the community will be retained to be used in the community. Many of you may ask, where will this money go? And you have a right to ask ’this question. Perhaps, you can picture better what the Red Cross is doing in Hawaii from the cablegram re­ ceived December 12 in Washing­ ton, D. C., from the chairman of the Hawaiian Red Cross. It reads: “Food supplies, blankets, clothing, surgical dressings, canteen, motor corps and medical supplies func­ tioning well under great stress.” Twelve 50-bed Red Cross first aid' stations had been set up in Hawaii, completely equipped with doctors, (Continued on Page 4) Organization Of Clubs Urjder W ay The Defense Recreation Pro­ gram, Don McCullough directing, will begin organization of club groups tonight, Friday, and on Monday night of next week. An organization for those interested in photography is on schedule for Friday night, and a gymnastics group for Monday night. Mr. Mc­ Cullough pointed out that people wishing to participate in these or other groups need have no particu­ lar skill, talent, or experience, but only an interest in the ac­ tivity. There will be scheduled danc­ ing-to follow the basketball games, and Saturday night dancing from nine until twelve. On Tuesday of next week an entirely different type of program will he offered when a concert ensemble -will be present from Columbus to give a program of classical music. The public is invited to attend, there being no admission charge. The First Aid group, organized a week ago, with Norman Luce and Waldo Zeller instructing, had an attendance of approximately eighty at the second meeting on January 14. Tile group will meet on each Wednesday evening for a two-hour session starting at 7 pm. Prompt attendance is urged in order that the center may be released for other activities at 9 pm. Garden Club Tuesday The regular meeting of the Gay­ er Garden Club, which Was to meet Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, has been postponed until next Tuesday, Jan. 20. It will be held as pre­ viously planned at the home of Mrs, O. B. Armstrong, of West Xenia Drive. Bank Will Clos©At2:30 , ■. y. - «r y ' . •> ■ •/vw,*' b ft vT*w V* . * V. .‘.On Monday, „ January 26, the closin^hour/.of'ihe -First National Bank, Osborn,'will be changed from 3 p.trt. to 2:30 p.m., accord­ ing to information released this week by bank ofiicials, The change Js necessitated by the increased amount of work required in order to conform to state and federal banking laws, and the fact that the lobby o f the bank has been so crowded at closing time that in. effect the hank closed at 3:30 or 4:00 p.m, instead of 3:00 p.m. At the annual stockholders’ meeting of the bank on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the board of directors serving for the past year were returned to office. Those serving on the hoard are: O. B. Kauffman, H. R. Kendig, Paul M. Whaley, M. D. Rice, C. C. Sloan, and Fred Kauffman. NO T I C E All graduate nurses in the com­ munity are requested to contact Mrs. Kenneth Schloss. for regis­ tration of Emergency Red Cross or Civilian Defense work in Greene County, Dietitians and practical nurses are also asked to register. Registrations are to be made before January 18th. Church Opens As Reception Center Opening of the church as a re­ creation center to civilian and soldier personnel in this locality is being announced this week by Rev. L. A. Donnally, pastor of the Methodist Church of Fairfield- Osborn. The church will be open seven days a week, and through week-days will open at 7:30 a.m, and be open until 10 pm. with a receptionist in attendance from the hours of one to 10 p.m. daily. Plans include the development of a lounge with radio, victrbla, writing materials, etc,, with games toV include basement activities such as shuffle board, darts, etc. The use of the local church is Concert JHW -Ma*,-. w. mu 1UL1U ui tui w • g. AwrottttiTrwoi'tro/? iv» 4Via n n n pa ■ ® "rT Tufesd&y* funds earmarked in the conference of which this church ‘is a-part, for recreation afid reception eenterk in army camp areas, and is a part of .the sum raised throughout the Methodist Churches of the United States, a number of months ago on “ Compassion” Sunday. Funds collected at that time were distributed to churches in England for rehabilitation work, as well as development such as is being done locally. Under present plans those work­ ing under Mrs. Harry Pritchard, who is chairman of the under­ taking, plan to develop an in­ formation bureau to serve, strang­ ers in the community as well as furnishing a reception and re­ creation center. Thursdays of each week'have (Continued on Page 4) 5 Many Soldiers Receiving Tri-County Herald In Camp Following are the names o f local men serving in the armed forces o f the United States, who are receiving the Tri-County Herald without charge. The paper will be sent to any man serving in any branch o f the army, navy, air corp or marines, on request by the man in person or a member of his family. There is no charge. Maj. W. A. Jennings Armored Force School Fort XnOx, Ky. Ms, an# Mrs, Itoed Zbeilno, of Hobble Am , were the Saturday dinner gneate o f Mr. and Mr*. WitMsm i t e n w a , of Hebbks Ave. Ray Lowell McClellan Battery B, 14th Postal Artillery Fort Casey, Washington CPL H. M. Carpenter, Jr, Base Weather Station Alferook Field Canal Zone Pvt, Milo Koogler A.P.O. 37, Co. L 147th Infantry Camp Shelby Mississippi Alton O. Birch 3 1 1 b O im t v s t k m BqwwJraw Franco FM«t : Cabal Zone Pvt, William Kenvin Hq. Hq. Battery 25 Bfa t , A. Nn Henry Barracks , San Juan Puerto Rico Sgt, R. W. Shellenberger No. 1 Jefferson Ave, Langley View Hampton, V&, Donald E. Clark U.S.S. Mayo New York c/o Postmaster New York City Dale 33; Bietrick U.S.S, Argonne Division 2 Vm tl Territory of Hawaii {ConrtnttKd on Vstg* 4) Plan Homo Unit In Downey Plat Osborn council met in regular session on Wednesday night of this week and spent a four-hour ses­ sion in discussion of village g.cc«>- lems and transaction of routine business. Council referred to the street committee and the intei/sted property owners thfsjequest f^r closing of alleys along tht old traction right-of-way, and tha re­ quest of Mr. Aleshire, of Spring- field, developer of theMeadowlawn Plat, that he be released from his performance bond in the develop­ ment, since all work has been completed. Mr. Schierenbeck, rep­ resenting the S. & S, Homes, laic before council a plan to develop a part of the Downey Plat, of East Xenia Drive, under FHA, building eighteen homes in the area, and requested of council a letter Indi­ cating that streets would he pfcved# in order to meet FHA regulations. Council ordered the letter pre­ pared. A contract with the trustees of Mad River Township for fir# (Continued on Page 4) Next Tuesday night, Jan. 20th* at 8 p.m., the Bath Township De­ fense Recreation Center, will in­ augurate the first of a serias of cultural events to be held si the center. A fifteen-piece ccpjerfc ensemble will be presented an evening of classical and SMbi- classical music. The eilsemh** is made up of leading professional musicians from Columbus, vy?ny of whom have appeared, with out­ standing symphonic aggregations, throughout the country. Augment-, ing this fine organization will ba a leading vocalist, chosen from a select group who have been heard at many Columbus functions. Tha program promises to be outstand­ ing and prompt attendance is re­ quested. Seats are limited, and after the program has started ad­ mittance will ba made only during intermissions between the num­ bers, If sufficient interest Is shown in this type of presentation, arrange­ ments will be made to offer monthly concerts. Paper Drive Saturday A paper drive sponsored by tb# Parent-Teachers Association will be held Saturday, January 11, in the local community. The Boy Scouts will «Mi*t in gathering to­ gether the paper* and magazhwf for this drive. The boyar will go from house to house and collect; the papers and magazine* to be picked up by Mr. M * o y Bate*’* truck. The people of the com­ munity are asked to cooperate i » this drive by having all papers and magazine1* they wish to give ready for the boy* when they call. All loos* paper and waste paper should ba put In * box or bag |and all paper* and magazines iftd fid trmSMs,