Lieutenant Scott Smith Killed in German B 17 Crash
Lieut. Scott Smith 24 son of J W Smith of Athens died Nov 26 when his B 17 on a mission over Germany crashed after three engines were shot out and bombs jammed. All other crew parachuted to safety. Smith remained calm and believed he could reach the Belgian border. he had attended Albany High School and Ohio University before enlisting. He is survived by his father and two sisters in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Smith
J. W. Smith
Apany
Germany
War Department
Smith
Fadhem
Albany High School
Ohio University
Air Corps
Marfa Air Base
Texas
Doyce Perry
Central Avge
Athens
Inez Trout
Albany
Eighth Air Force
England
Carl E. Calloway
Coolville
Flight Teader
78Th Fighter Group
Europe
Calloway
RAF
Mamie Calloway
Cocilville
Jacksonville-Trimble
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Factory
Columbus
Fifteenth Air Force
Mary Eve Meeks
Pennsville
Farmers Asked To Give 45 Information to AAA
Athens County AAA chair Irvin A. Wolfe says farmers must complete 1945 farm plans listing soil building allowances and intended crops and livestock. Farmers not yet contacted should visit the county office to file plans before June 1 to be eligible for conservation materials or payments. Dairy feed payment period runs April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
AAA
Irvin A. Wolfe
Wolfe
Workers Entitled To Insurance Receipts
Clarence F. Lockwood of the Zanesville Social Security Office says every employer must provide each employee with an annual written statement of wages for old age and survivor insurance taxes. The statement must be retained by the employee and given when wages are paid after December 31, 1939, and also whenever the employee leaves employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Lockwood
Zanesville
Social Security Board
Our Men in Service 45th Air Force Roles in Europe and Asia
Long Bottom’s Lt. Victor A. Bahr flies B-24 missions over Italy Hungary France Yugoslavia and Greece earning the Distinguished Unit Citation and Air Medal. Other Ohio servicemen including Pfc Basil W. Holland and Sgt Clair T. Newell receive medals and praise for actions in Europe and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force
Italy
China
Victor A. Bahr
Mediterranean
Himalaya Mountains
North
Burma
Wilma Y. Bahr
Pomeroy
Bahr
Hungary
France
Yugoslavia
Greece
Austria
Germany
15Th Aaf
Blechhammer
Behr
Bain
Southwest Pacific
Basil W. Holland
Athens Route 2
Army
13Th Aafp Fighter Command
Pvt
Holland
Rainbow
Seventh Army
Robert M. Mingus
Ernest Mingus
Jacksonville
Mingus
Cleveland
Fifth Air Force
Philippine Islands
Clair T. Newell
Jesse M. Newell
Long Bottom
Ennis C. Whitehead
Newell
Chester
Buel Ridenour
Troop Carrier Command
Removal of Fruits From Price Controls Urged
Eastern Panhandle growers ask Congress to remove perishable fruits and vegetables from price control amid alleged wastage of apples under OPA rules. Glouster revival meeting continues with Rev Ernest Williams as evangelist scheduled Sunday services. Athens County Rabbit Breeders Association meets Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Junior Building N Court St, invitation extended. First Christian Church Junior Choir to meet Saturday at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
OPA
Eastern Panhandle
Congress
Glouster Glouster
Glouster
Ernest Williams
Athens County Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Junor
N. Court St
Carl J. House
First Christian Church
Killing frost threatens Athens fruit crops
A killing frost in the Athens area could severely damage fruit crops with peaches and blooming apples most at risk. Orchardists await afternoon checks after warmer hours to assess bloom damage. Temperatures fell to 25 in Athens and 22 in other areas, with highs near 65 and later in the forties. The Hocking River rose to 13.55 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hocking
Canning sugar limited for home preservation season
Athens housewives may apply to the Local War Price and Rationing Board for home canning sugar. The OPA will issue coupons beginning April 16 and mail them after approval. Applications may be mailed or hand delivered. each family may apply twice this year and receive up to 20 pounds per person, with a 160 pound per family cap, based on one pound per four quarts canned and up to five pounds per person for jellies relishes and catsup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
OPA
Columbus
N. Court
Rose Cunningham Dies At Home In Brent Kentucky
Rose Cunningham, born Rose Garlinger Boyce, longtime Athens and Meigs Counties resident, died March 29 in Brent Kentucky after a three year illness. She was wife of Warner Cunningham, mother of John Garlinger and three daughters, plus a stepson, two half sisters, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial took place in Brent on March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garlinger Cunningham
Athens
Meigs
Brent
Tommie
Eliza Boyce
Warner Cunningham
John Garlinger
Anna Mae Caffery
Winnifred Craign
Nell Gloeckner
Roy
Francis Hilger
Magpie Graham
Two divorces filed in Athens County court records
Glennis E. Foughty, a U. S Navy member, through his friend, seeks divorce from Eva Mac Foughty, a minor, with marriage dated November 14, 1943 in Gallipolis. Katie S. Porter seeks divorce from George E. Porter and restoration to Katie Snitzer after a May 10, 1941 Lancaster wedding. A Clark’s Chapel Cemetery Association meeting is set for April 8 at 2:30 pm. Carl Milo Stalder, serving in the South Pacific, seeks divorce from Eva Elfen Stalder, with child custody and support granted to Mrs Stalder. Chauncey resident Samuel Williams, 66, fined 35 plus costs for intoxication after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Glennis E. Foughty
U. S Navy
C. Edward Foughty
Eva Mac Foughty
Gallipolis
Katie S. Porter
George E. Porter
Katie Snitzer
Lancaster
Carl Milo Stalder
South Pacific
Eva Elfen Stalder
Ohio students to pledge extra War Bond purchases
Athens County students will help distribute pledge forms for the Seventh War Loan Drive. Gov Lausche urges schools to mobilize leaders and students to secure one signed pledge from every household, aiming for Ohioan bond purchases totaling 495 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Glen Hanes
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Lausche
Herman Humphrey
Chaman
Courses in First Aid Will Be Taught Here
Red Cross offers an advanced first aid course led by Miss Charlotte Latour ette at Ohio University Women’s Gymnasium on Thursday night April 12 from 7 to 10. The 10 hour course leads toward the instructors’ course by Yard Co. Hardy at the Men’s Gymnasium April 30 through May 4 each night from 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Charlotte LaTourette
Ohio University
Ayard Co. Hardy
County Collects March Car Fees In Athens County
Mrs. Alberta Grones, clerk of courts, reports Athens County Title Department receipts in March totaled 356.55 with 263.90 to county and 9 265 to the state. Titles issued included four 1942 cars, three 1942 trucks, one 1944 truck, two 1845 trucks, three motorcycles, six motorscooters, 30 used trucks, and 182 used passenger cars. There were 98 lien notations and 141 liens cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Grones
Athens County
Pimples Vanish Overnight With Ekleerex Remedy
Advert shows a medicated cream Ekleerex that dries pimples overnight promising clear skin. It claims users notice a red sore fade by morning and offers a money back guarantee if not convinced. Sold and recommended locally.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Scott. Smith
Ane
Smeith
St.Joseph
Carpenter Home. Co
Athens Home Telephone Co
W. C. Frum
Route Five
Cpl
Albert K. Frum
Philippines
Harold Sherlock
Betty Jo
S. Court St
Sherlock
Camp Sutton
N.C
Fort Lewis
Wash
Robert D. Johnson
L. G. Johnson
University, Terrace
Hondo Army Air Field
Hondo
Johnson
AIR Service Command
India
William H. McCoy
Nell H. McCoy
Middleport
Ordnance Company
McCoy
India-Burma
Williams Field
Chandler
Arizona
Army Air Forces
Earl W. Miller
O. A. Roush
Arthur E. Roush
AIR Transport Command
Victor P. Moore
Marie Moore
Haydenville
National Fireproofing Co
Burma Road
Jeen
Carl H. Beasley
45Th
U. S. Third Army
Beasley
Siegfried Line
43Rd
George Patton
Harold Davis
Mill St
Sudan
ATC
Jennie Boyd
James W. Boyd
Belgium
Alberta Kirkendall
Wal- Ham Boyd
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Cherbourg
Charles R. Duncan
C. D. Duncan
White's
Hadley Electrical School
St. Louis
California
Casius Judson
Greens Run
Pfc
Thurman Judson
Illinois
George David Hunter
New Marshfield
Brenner Pass
Hunter
Waterloo
Logan's
C. B. Hunter
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
City Hall
Rose Cunningham
Brent, Ky
Clarks Chapel
Chauncey
Samuel Williams
Franz Woodworth
Howard Camp
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court Street
County
Court S
Cross Bros
Cme
Aisa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Gov't. Approved
Schaal Smeck Flying Service University Airport
Aunt Minnie
Minneapolis
Jaynes Furniture Co
S. Court Street
Loyal Order of Moose
Berry
Parkersburg
Harold A. Schaffer
H. A. Schaffer
Roy Burton
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