Lieutenant Scott Smith Killed in B-17 Crash in Germany
Lieut. Scott Smith 24, Albany native and Ohio University alumnus, was killed when his B-17 crashed in Germany during a mission after three engines failed from enemy fire. He parachuted safely, while the rest of the crew survived. His father received official notice from the War Department and his squadron commander praised his calm, heroic conduct.
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THE
Athens Messenger
PACE
Scott Smith
Germany
J. W. Smith
Albany
Navy
War Department
Smith
Albany High School
Ohio University
Air Corps
Marfa Air Base
Texas
Joyce Perry
Central Ave
Athens
Inez Trout
Alibany
Our Men In Service 15th Air Force Details and Honors
Long Bottom Ohio pilot Lt Victor Bahr flew 35 missions over the Mediterranean and Himalaya corridors in a B-24. He earned the Air Medal with three clusters and helped pioneer instrument bombing in the Blechhammer oil attack. His unit earned the Distinguished Unit Citation amid action across Italy Hungary France Yugoslavia Greece Austria and Germany.
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Italy
China
Victor A. Bahr
Hungary
France
Yugoslavia
Greece
Austria
Germany
15Th Aaf
Blechhammer
Mediterranean
Bahr
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
Army
Chester
Buel Ridenour
Troop Carrier Command
Jackson- Ville-Trimble
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Factory
Columbus
Fifteenth Air Force
Mary Eva Meeks
Pennsville
Frost Threat Hits Athens Area Fruit Crops
Last night’s freeze in the Athens area may have damaged fruit crops. Orchard owners fear peach losses and damage to apples while temperatures fell to 25 degrees and the Hocking River rose earlier.
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Athens
Mercury
Hocking River
Farmers Asked To Complete 1945 AAA Farm Plans
Athens County AAA office requests every farmer to prepare a farm plan listing livestock, intended 1945 crops, and soil building practices. Plans must be signed before June 1 to receive conservation materials or payments, with dairy feed payments covering April and May.
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Athens County
AAA
Irvin A. Wolfe
Wolfe
Workers Entitled To Insurance Receipts
Clarence F. Lockwood of the Zanesville Social Security Office states that under the Internal Revenue Code employers must provide each employee with a written record of wages paid for old age and survivors insurance taxes. The statement, kept by the employee, is to be furnished at least annually and when employment ends.
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Clarence F. Lockwood
Zanesville
Social Security Board
Ask Removal of Fruits From Price Controls
Martinsburg West Virginia residents urge Congress to remove perishable fruits from price controls citing wastage of apples under CFA rules. Eastern Panhandle growers warn of acute losses and ask action to free fruits from price regulation. Glouster Mission revival continues with Evangelist Ernest Williams preaching Sunday services at 2 PM and 8 PM.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Eastern Panhandle
Congress
Glouster Glouster
Glouster
Ernest Williams
Rabbit breeders to meet in Sun
The Athens County Rabbit Breeders Association will meet in the Junod Building on North Court Street Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Carl J House secretary invites interested parties to attend.
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Athens County
Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Junod
N. Court St
Carl J. House
Canning Sugar Limited During Season Warns Households
Athens housewives may apply at the Local War Price and Rationing Board for home canning sugar. The OPA will issue coupons starting April 16 and applications, which may be mailed, require Spare Stamp 13 from War Ration Book Four for each family member. Each person may receive up to 20 pounds, family up to 160 pounds, with allowances based on four quarts canned per pound and up to five pounds for jellies and relishes.
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Athens
OPA
Columbus
N. Court St
Rose Cunningham Dies At Brent Kentucky Home
Rose Cunningham, born Rose Garlinger Boyce, a former resident of Athens and Meigs Counties, died March 29 at her Brent Kentucky home after a three year illness. She leaves husband Warner Cunningham, son John Garlinger, daughters Anna Mae Caffery Winnifred Craign Nell Gloeckner, stepson Roy, half-sisters Frances Hilger and Maggie Graham, 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial was in Brent March 31.
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Rose Garlinger Cunningham
Athens
Meigs
Brent
Tommie
Eliza Boyce
Warner Cunningham
John Garlinger
Anna Mae Caffery
Winnifred Craign
Nell Gloeckner
Roy
Francis Hilger
Maggie Graham
Divorces Filed in Athens Court and Other Notices
Glennis E. Foughty sues Eva Mae Foughty for divorce in Athens County Common Pleas Court with next of friend C Edward Foughty. marriage date November 11 1943 in Gallipolis. Katie S Porter seeks divorce from George E Porter and restoration to Katie Spitzer. married May 10 1941 in Lancaster. Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association to meet April 8 at 2 30 p m. Carl Milo Stalder serving in South Pacific granted divorce from Eva Ellen Stalder with child custody and support.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Glennis E. Foughty
U. S. Navy
C. Edward Foughty
Eva Mae Foughty
Gallipolis
Katie S. Porter
George E. Porter
Katie Spitzer
Lancaster
Carl Milo Stalder
South Pacific
Eva Ellen Stalder
Chauncey Man Fined for Intoxication Plea
Samuel Williams, 66, of Chauncey, pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth to a charge of intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Chaytuncey
Samuel Williams
Chauncey
iMayor
Franz Woodworth
Youll Be Asked To Pledge Extra War Bond Purchases
Athens County youths will distribute War Bond pledge forms to every home for the Seventh War Loan Drive. Gov Lausche urges faculty and authorities to mobilize support, stressing bonds as investments for the future and urging each home to pledge. The campaign aims for individual Ohio purchases totaling 403 million dollars.
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Athens County
Glen Hanes
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Lausche
everRome
Herman Humphrey
Courses in First Aid Will Be Taught Here
The first Red Cross advanced course in first aid, taught by Miss Charlotte Latour ette, will meet in Ohio University Women’s Gymnasium Thursday night April 12 from 7 to 10. The 10 hour course prepares for the instructors’ course led by Allard C. Hardy at the Men's Gymnasium April 30 to May 4, 7 to 10 each night.
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Red Cross
Charlotte LaTourette
Ohio University
Allard C. Hardy
County collects car fees totaling March receipts
Mrs. Alberta Grones reports Athens County Title Department March fees amounting to 356.55 with 263.90 to the county treasury and 92.65 to the state. Titles issued include four 1942 automobiles, three 1942 trucks, one 1944 truck, two 1945 trucks, three motorcycles, six motorscooters, 30 used trucks, and 182 used passenger cars. There were 98 liens noted and 141 liens cancelled.
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Alberta Grones
Athens County
Pimples Disappeared Overnight with Medicated Liquid
Advertised medicated liquid promises to dry and clear pimples overnight. Consumers report rapid results with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The product, priced at 80 cents, claims to leave users with a clear complexion and renewed confidence.
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Route Five
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Philippines
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Wash
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Basil W. Holland
13Th Aaf Fighter Command
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Carl H. Beasley, Jr
45Th Division
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ATC
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James W. Boyd
Belgium
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William Boyd
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Charles R. Duncan
C. D. Duncan
White's Mill
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Greens Run
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Ilinois
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New Marshfield
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Marie Moore
Haydenville
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FEAR
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Athens Home Telephone Co
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
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Brent, Ky
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Athens Pharmacy
Court Street
Cross Bros
W. Union St
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Aydie
Pinkham
Gov't
Smeck Flying Service University Airport
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Minneapolis
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S. Court Street
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Loyal Order of Moose
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Roy Burton
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