Six Counties to Gather in City for Armed Forces Induction Guidance
Tonight at 7:30 in Ohio University Men’s Gymnasium a meeting will brief leaders from six Southeastern Ohio counties on induction processes. Participants include George L. Fahey and Lieut F A Duffy, with Dr. Hershel Her, J. David Ferguson, and O Weible presenting council notes.
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Rogram
Ohio
Ohio University
O. C. Bird
Atlionce
al Ae Varwaawe
George L. Fahey
Tion
Miliining Division
Fifth Command
F. A. Duffy
Navy
Hersheler
Io State Council of Defense
J. David Ferguson
O. Weible
Introto
Memf
Athens
Washington
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking Coun
Help Offered Every Farmer By AAA Here
At the state AAA meeting in Columbus for county committeemen officers discussed aiding farmers and the war effort. Elmer F. Kruse said committees must assist with priorities, certificates of war necessity, gas for farm trucks, farm operations, and copper wire rationing, plus dairy feed payments. Irvin A. Wolfe added Athens County programs are active and farmers not in AAA can visit 141 1/2 S. Court St. for help with gas, dairy payments, machinery, and other AAA services.
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AAA
Columbus
Elmer F. Kruse
Office of Defense Transportation
OPA
Irvin A. Wolfe
Athens County
S. Court St
Kiwanis Club Hosts Boys To Film Night On 1942 League Movie
Athens Kiwanis Club hosted a screening of Safe at Home a 1942 National League sound film. Police Chief J B Grogan arranged the showing with guests including members sons and Civil Air Patrol cadets. The film contrasted infield play pitching bunting and double plays and included World Series rounds between the Yankees and Dodgers. War Stamps prizes and kites were awarded to attendees.
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National League Sound
Athens Kiwanis Club
J. B. Grogan
Cincinnati Baseball Club
National League
New York Yanks
Brooklyn Dodgers
Civil Air Patrol Cadets
Bankers To Report on New Service to Farmers
Ohio bankers plan a Columbus meeting April 13 under the Agricultural Committee of the Ohio Bankers Association. Emerson J. Boyd, president of Second National Bank Warren and association president, announced the expansion of farm services in rural and semi rural districts. Banks are creating farm departments or assigning officers to support food production financing.
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Columbus
Agricultural Committee of the Ohio Bankers Association
Emerson J. Boyd
Second National Bank
Warren
Association
Ohio
Protective deer law limits heavy loads on Lapp deer transport
A local statute restricts road weights for Lapp deer used in transportation, capping loads at 130 pounds on the back of the sledge and 190 pounds overall. The measure aims to regulate animal drawn transport and protect animal welfare and public safety.
Men in Service from Messenger Area Sent to Training Posts
Eight local servicemen have joined the Army and are being sent to training stations from Fort Thomas Kentucky. Five are bound for Infantry at Camp Wolters Texas and Camp Fannin Texas. The others go to Camp Hood Texas and Ft Sill Oklahoma. Several families report updates from relatives serving overseas and training at Great Lakes.
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Army
Fort Thomas
Infantry
Camp Wolters
Tex
Alexander Marshon
Glouster
Carl E. Smathers
Buchtel
Marshall L. Ward
Chauncey
Edward Westbrook
Stewart
Paul R. Whan
Athens
Carl L. Phillips
Infantry Rtc
Camp Fannin
CAP Patrols Wooded Areas In Ohio Forest Regions
Aerial patrols of forests in southeastern Ohio resume Monday. The State Forestry Department and Civil Air Patrol coordinate. J H Rogers of Canton to cover south to Gallipolis, northeast to Tuppers Plains, and west to Athens. Howard Straley of Marietta covers areas north of Athens and around the Muskingum River.
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Ohio
State Department of Forestry
Civil Air Patrol
J. H. Rogers
Canton
Mr. Rogers
Gallipolis
Tuppers Plains
Athens
Howard Straley
Marietta
Muskingum River
Public Address System Stolen From Thirty-Three Night Club
Thieves broke into the Thirty-Three Night Club owned by Robert M. Rood taking a public address system and an electric gun from the amusement device. Entrance gained through a side window, Sheriff George Bateman reported.
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Robert M. Rood
George Bateman
Stores to Close for Good Friday Observance
Athens merchants will close Friday afternoon from noon to 2 pm in cooperation with local churches. S G Foster, president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association, announced the plan as part of religious services.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
S. G. Foster
Association
Waterloo War Fund Adds 20 Names to 100 Per Cent List
Twenty additions to the 100 Per Cent List for Waterloo Township were announced by Mrs. Alva Judy, township chairman, as part of the Red Cross War Fund drive. Also ten more large contributors were listed, with thanks to solicitors, teachers, Local 1184 of the United Mine Workers, and schoolchildren.
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Waterloo
Red Cross War Fund
Alva Judy
New Marshfield
United Mine Workers of America
Youth Fellowship Council
The
Methodist Church
Wscs Society
Christian Church
Hoodlet Funeral Home
Ralph Sharpe
James Pollock
Marshfield
Carbondale
Pilgrim Holiness Church
FFA of Waterloo High School
William Brown
Miles Hoon
Mineral School
New Marsh
Hazel Buck Day Old Dies at Home on Tuesday
Hazel Irene Buck day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Branch O Buck died at the family home Vore Ridge Tuesday afternoon. The Buck family includes Emerson at Camp Gordon Ga and Chester and Raymond at home with grandfather Elwood Buck. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at the family home and burial in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the home.
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Hazel Irene Buck
Branch O. Buck
Vore Ridge
Four Churches Schedule Holy Week Services
Pre Easter services were held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Monday and at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Tuesday. Tonight each church will hold its regular prayer meeting. Thursday a service at Nazarene Church with communion. Friday service at Free Methodist Church. Pastors from all four churches participate.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Nazarene Church
Free Methodist Church
Mills of Dayton Seeks Republican Attorney General Nomination
Candidate Herbert D. Mills of Montgomery County seeks the GOP nomination for attorney general. A veteran lawyer and war veteran, Mills has served as assistant prosecuting attorney, assistant attorney general, and special counsel under Bricker and Herbert. He resides in New Lebanon with his wife and daughter.
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Mr. Mills
Dayton
Montgomery County
JC. C., Crabbe
John W. Bricker
Thomas J. Herbert
Mills
Herbert D. Mills
Jackson Township
Steele High School
Ohio State University
American Legion
37Th Division
War Veterans Republican Club of
Ohio
New Lebanon
Price Office abandons corn ceiling hikes
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration will not raise the ceiling price for corn for the crop year ending next October. No increase is contemplated as the year advances.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Athens High School Play Set for April 14 Evening
The AHS senior class presents a three act comedy titled Wedding Spells in the high school auditorium Friday April 14 at 8 pm directed by Mr A A Nellis. Cast includes Don na Ayers Reeves Fos ter Hawk Jack Tritipp Jim Farley Ann Peden Esther Gale Bettie Coon Patricia Conner and others with production staff guiding scenery posters and programs. The school orchestra under Robert K Hamilton and industrial arts printing classes contribute to the event.
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Athens High School
A. A. Nellis
Mambhare
Donna Ayers
Reeves
Foster Hawk
Steve Arlen
Jack Tritipp
Charlie Cooney
Steve
John Deissle
Julia Pettingill
Sally Link
Angelica Wayne
Ann Peden
Frances Brown
Esther Gale
Niki Murphy
Bettie Coon
Ruth Auburn
Patricia Conner
Blake
Jim Farley
Sigsbee Sullivan
Jim Hallett
Robert K. Hamilton
Harold Sauer
Commercial Art Club
Ethel Woolf
Easter Sale At Cussins And Fearn Store
Clarks Chapel WSCS schedules an Easter sale at 36 North Court Street at Cussins and Fearn Store on Saturday April 8. Proceeds support church projects and community outreach.
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Clarks Chapel
WSCS
Cussins and Fearn Store
N. Court St
Schools Observe Good Friday Holiday in Athens Districts
Athens City and Athens County schools will observe Good Friday as a holiday and resume classes on Monday. University Elementary School Easter vacation coincides with the university schedule and will resume classes next Tuesday.
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Athens City
Athens County
University Elementary
University
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