Doanville and Longstreth Fires Burn Dozens of Acres in Ohio
U S Ranger J R Seward reports two forest fires in Athens and Hocking counties burned over 70 acres at Doanville and about 65 acres at Longstreth in Wayne National Forest. The Doanville blaze started when two boys poured oil on a puddle and ignited it. The Longstreth fire was linked to a slack pile from an abandoned mine. Firefighting crews, each about 20 men, fought the flames with two fire trucks apiece. No buildings were lost. land damaged is owned by Frank Benna. The incident prompted a warning to avoid burning until winds subside. The boys face possible juvenile court action. The fires occurred two miles north of Nelsonville near the county line.
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Doanville
Longstreth
Wayne National Forest
William Hosfield
Richard Moore
Forest Service
Deanville
Seward
Athens County Juvenile Court
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Ranger
Frank Benna
Columbus
Addis Sanborn
Lawrence Ferriman
Nelsonville
Hocking
Death linked to Route 33 hit and run in Athens area
John W. Morgan 40 of Lower Plains was found along Route 33 northwest of Chauncey late Saturday night, believed to have been struck by a car in a hit and run. He was taken to Mayor Hines office where he was pronounced dead by County Coroner Dr. John Hins. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Dowler and Ferguson with burial at Clarks Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Morgan
Lower Plains
Route 33
Chauncey
George Bateman
Morgan
Alfred Savage
Columbus
Bateman
Savage
W. D. Hines
John Hins
Beaumont
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Donald Allen
Clarks Chapel
Sunset Serena ders radio show at Athens High School
The DAV radio show Sunset Serena ders from WPAR Parkersburg WV will air Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Athens High School auditorium. Gerald M Glover chairman says Conrath Bean chapter 37 Disabled American Veterans sponsors will use receipts for rehabilitation work among Athens County disabled veterans.
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Sunset Serenaders
WPAR
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens High School
Gerald M. Glover
Conrath Bean
Athens County
Unauthorized Liquor Sale Charged In Athens
Cliff Girard 35 of Athens pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquor without a state permit and was fined 100 dollars plus costs before Mayor Franz Woodworth. Willard H. Brown 21 of Athens pleaded guilty to improper operation of a motor vehicle, fined 10 dollars and costs, plus 10 days jail suspended on good behavior, and ordered not to drive until May 5. Four men including Ora Rhoades 53 Athens William Jaynes 42 Athens Route 3 Fred LeMasters 50 Athens Route 5 and Earl Lockary 40 Amesville were fined 5 dollars and costs each for intoxication.
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Cliff Girard
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Willard H. Brown
Ora Rhoades
William Jaynes
Fred LeMasters
Earl Lockary
Amesville
Mrs Marcinko Dies Sunday in Long Bottom
Rose Marcinko 77 died Sunday at her Long Bottom home after a week long illness. Survived by three daughters Pauline Brewer Christine Perko and Rose, seven sons George Athens Charles Long Bottom Joseph Lancaster Thomas The Plains Paul Roderick and Otto at home, 29 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Husband predeceased her 23 years ago. Requiem high mass planned Tuesday 9 am at Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy. Altar Rosary Society meets Monday 6:30 pm to recite the Rosary. Burial in Linwood Ohio.
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Rose Marcinko
Long Bottom
Pauline Brewer
Columbus
Christine Perko
Bridgeport
George
Athens
Charles
Joseph
Lancaster
Thomas
the Plains
Paul
Roderick
Otto
William Riley
Sacred Heart Church
Pomeroy
Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Parish
Linwood
Ohio
Births and admits at ShelterinG Arms Hospital
Mr and Mrs Holly Hudwell of Athens welcome a son. Donald Cooley, Bertha Downey, and Mrs John Wrase admitted for major surgery medical and accident care. Discharges include Mrs John Herron and daughter, and several Athens and Amesville residents.
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Holly Hudwell
Athens
Donald Cooley
Bertha Downey
John Wrase
John Herron
New Marshfield
Ben Dickens
Lenley Ball
Amesville
Effie Lewis
Glouster
Virginia Carsey
James Munro
Attendance Compulsory At Vet Meeting at Memorial Auditorium
Wesley Miller, VA training officer, announced that all Public Law 346 veterans must attend a meeting at Memorial Auditorium on April 8 or 9 at 7 p m to fill Form 1908 Change in Training Status. Duplicate copies must be filed and leave time noted on the forms. Veterans who interrupt schooling June 9 may sign a special address form for summer checks.
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Memorial Auditorium
Wesley Miller
Miller
Invasion of France To Be Told Tonight
Col Richard W Barker will describe the invasion of France in June 1944 at 7 30 p m in the Little Theater Athens High School The talk is part of Army Week and open to the public Navy planes from Port Columbus were to circle Athens at 3 p m weather permitting Court Street flags and local homes display war trophies in seven stores
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France
Richard W. Barker
Little Theater
Athens High School
Barker
Athens Second Army Civilian Army Advisory Committee
Port Columbus
Court St
Navy Reserve Information Unit Extends Stay in Athens
GI Board members of the U S Naval Reserve traveling information unit will remain another week at the Athens post office from 11 a m to 6 p m to answer veterans questions. Enlistment in V-6 inactive reserve carries no active duty unless a national emergency, no drilling or cruises unless requested, and counts toward longevity. Non veterans aged 17 to 39 may join. Waves and college veterans seeking commissions at the local station will also be welcomed.
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U.S. Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Air Station Offers Aviation Training at Port Columbus
Port Columbus Navel Reserve Air Station opens an aviation training program to all V-6 members including younger and older age groups. It covers physics mathematics and aerodynamics with ground and link trainer instruction. Drills run Saturdays and Sundays with pay up to 120 dollars for the full course and 10 dollars per month for four drills. Uniform allowance of 150 dollars for first grade. transportation and meals provided at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve Air Station
Port Columbus
V-6
Columbus
4-H Club Movies Shown Across Athens County
4 H club movies will be shown this week in Athens County to spark interest in the 4 H movement. Villa Tippie, emergency 4 H assistant, notes the county council backs early organization and enrollment. Clubs form in communities with enough boys and girls aged 10 to 21, in crops and livestock or home economics, with an adult volunteer as advisor.
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Athens County
Villa Tippie
Merchants Association To Meet Tuesday At Hotel Berry
The Athens Retail Merchants Association will hold a noon meeting at the Hotel Berry on Tuesday. Secretary Oscar Fulton announced the session will cover several urgent business topics.
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Hotel
Berry
Oscar Fulton
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Minstrel "Cornzapoppin" at local high school auditorium
The minstrel show Cornzapoppin is set for Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It is sponsored by the VFW and the PTA with proceeds benefiting the Recreation Fund.
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VFW
PTA
Hearse catches fire in Logan on Court Street
A hearse owned by Heinlein funeral home in Logan caught fire Saturday night while driven north on Court Street. A chemical extinguisher was used to extinguish the blaze, per Fire Chief C. A. Parker.
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Heinlein Funeral Home
Logan
Court St
C. A. Parker
Lodge to Meet New Marshfield
Delilah Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at the Grange Hall according to secretary Mrs Eileen Russell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Delilah Rebekah
Grange Hall
Eileen Russell
Marshall College honors include McPherson on honor roll
Francis Orland McPherson son of Mr and Mrs Raymond McPherson of Athens Route 4 was named among Marshall College sophomores on the first semester honor roll He is a graduate of Athens High School.
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Huntington
W. Va
Francis Orland McPherson
Raymond McPherson
Athens
Marriage License Report for James Knight and Clara Kerr
James Gibbs Knight, 21, Nelsonville, and Clara Belle Kerr, 20, Nelsonville, secured a marriage license. The filing confirms both applicants are residents and intend to wed in the near term.
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James Gibbs Knight
Nelsonville
Clara Belle Kerr
Army regular commissions open to former officers on choosing pattern
Former Army officers who graduate by July 15 may apply for Regular Army commissions with the Second Army Headquarters announcing. Applicants must be under 28 and commissioned since July 15, 1944 unless applying for specific corps. Applications go to the Adjutant General in Washington with personal and education details. deadline April 15. appointments expected in September. Also notices of enlistees and assignments at Ft Hayes and Athens recruiting office.
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Second Army Headquarters
Air Corps
Judge Advocate General's Department
Medical
Dental
Veterinary
Chaplain's Corps
Adjutant General Attention Agsor
Washington
D. C
New Bonnets Are Scattered Easter Wind Spreads Fashion
A strong wind yesterday scattered Easter paraders and new bonnets. Cooler weather today followed a Saturday heat wave with a high of 86 degrees. The Hocking River fell from 8.20 to 6.96 feet as temperatures cooled from 86 to 45 degrees.
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C. N. France
Hocking River
Athens memory lane and notable locals in small town life
The Pure Oil News piece by Edwin Watts Chubb recounts 46 years in Athens Ohio celebrating its culture and leaders. He lists Reading Club milestones Memorial Auditorium notable residents and Athens institutions including Ohio University Messenger circulation telephones and local companies.
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Athens
Ohio
Pure Oil News
Dean
Edwin Watts Chubb
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Berlin
London
Dean Chubb
Memorial Auditorium
Athens Home Telephone Co
The
McBee Co
Athens State Hospital
H. E. Sibley
Chicago
Gale Lpolis
Beneficiaries Named in Three Wills From Ohio Estates
In Edith G. Mertz estate Ironton based heirs Dan C. Rapp executor and seven others named including James B. Rapp Margaret Wentz Nellie Mc Connell J Lowell Rapp Casper M. Rapp Eloise G. Ours Wilbur A. Rapp. Another will in Glouster names Grace C. Bryson beneficiary of W W Bryson estate. Athens residents Flora B. McDaniel named in Thomas N. McDaniel will.
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Edith G. Mertz
Athens County
Mertz
Dan C. Rapp
Ironton
James B. Rapp
Margaret Wentz
Nellie McConnell
J. Lowell Rapp
Casper M. Rapp
Eloise G. Ours
Athens
Wilbur A. Rapp
Cleveland
Grace C. Bryson
Glouster
W. W. Bryson
Flora B. McDaniel
Thomas N. McDaniel
W E Bingman Dies at Age 88 in Coolville
William E. Bingman 88 of Ireland Coolville died Saturday night at his home. Survived by wife Ella Cunningham Bingman four children and eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A member of IOOF lodge Grange Farm Bureau and Ireland Congregational Church funeral Tuesday at 2 pm with calling hours tonight and 1 to 2 pm Tuesday at the church.
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Coolville
William E. Bingman
Ireland
Ella Cunningham Bingman
Howard M. Bingman
Washington Court House
Grace Kennedy
Columbus
Ind
Ella Clark
Norma Brandeberry
Bingman
William
Susan Roler Bingman
Wesley Bingman
Ioof Lodge
The
Grange and Farm Bureau
Ireland Congregational Church
Rites Set Tuesday for James Snyder
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 10 a m at Coolville Cemetery for James Snyder a former Ireland community resident who died Saturday night in an Athens rest home.
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Coolville
James Snyder
Ireland
Athens
Troy Grange to Meet Coolville
Troy Grange will meet Tuesday evening for first and second degree work. The meeting was announced today.
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Troy Grange
Coolville
Patrol Arrests Reported After Weekend Incidents
Patrol reports two vehicle collisions on Route 56 involving Herman E Brown of Carbondale and Harry M. Liggett of New Marshfield with no injuries or arrests. Separately three drivers Charles Llewellyn Clyde Gabriel and Everett Baughman were fined for speeding with specific amounts listed.
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Herman E Brown
Carbondale
Harry M. Liggett
New Marshfield
State Highway Patrol
Franz Woodworth
Charles G. Llewellyn
Clyde Gabriel
Athens
Everett W. Baughman
Tuppers Plains
Air Conditioning System Installed at Local Restaurant
Claude Westfall announced the installation of a year round air conditioning system at his restaurant at 45 S Court St. The $2,500 project was carried out by local workers under the direction of H S Caldwell of Lancaster, who engineered and supervised the work.
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S. Court St
Claude Westfall
Westfall
H. S. Caldwell
Lancaster
Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain
Thousands sufferers from rheumatism sciatica lumbago and neuritis find relief with NORITO a quick acting formula. It promises fast easing and offers an iron clad guarantee with money back if the first three doses fail to relieve pain. See your druggist today.
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Norito
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U. S. Ranger
J. R. Seward
U.S. Forest Service
DAV
Rter
Ature
Carter
R. E. McCammon
Mgr
Economy Savings & Loan CO
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Merchants Association
Fredrick Searles
Ft. Hayes
Kenneth E. Simms
Army
Pacific
First Cavalry Division
Oscar I. Robinson
Charleston
Robert Hollingsworth
Atheny
Gallipolis
CHUBB
Carthage
Rome
Lodi
Alexander
Waterloo
Troy
York
C. H. Grosvenor
Santa Claus
Satan
Ohio University
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Arctic Circle
the Messenger
W.E. Bingman
Ingrid Bergman
Rob’t. Montgomery
Westfall's
Caldwellee CO
Wie
General Electric
Kroger
State
Court Brothers Produce
J. W. State St
Church of the Nazarene
the Plains, Ohio
Otto Davidson
J. Ney Lakin
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
H. G. Householder
Sec
Pascal Celery
Meat Department
Bologna
O. E. Clyse
R. L. Thompson
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