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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1943

Page

9

Athens Armory Screen Test list for 182 men

Athens County Service Board No 1 announced 182 men must report at Athens Armory Wednesday at 9 am for screening tests. Several transfers from other boards are noted, with many named individuals from Athens and surrounding towns prepared to attend, some listed with addresses and dormitory locations.

Athens Armory Athens County Athens Paul T Pave' Satonetty Henrick Wakefield Thon Son Slate Arthur Edward Person Akron Thomas Ed Or Azan Columbus James Son’ Christman Sorian Doebbler Finke Quint William Raymond Masat Falls Church Curtis Pels McPeak Palmer Stesewagi Lee Gay Middleport Bryant McQuown Pensa- Ouille Eugene Buck Toiddleports Glouster Fred ‘Ity Medina Thomas Hoover Elmwood Adrian Herron Harold William Paren Locust Heights Paul Wilson Feevser State St George Fec Sheldon Donald E. Barr Lancasy St Nathan S. Croy Charles Franklin Collin Poster Donald Gabriel Colum Daniel Russell Wickerham Rupert Earl Chesser The Virgil Peart Slapater Houte Albert Robert Man Cleveland Vernard de ‘Edwards Wayneed Point Pleasant W. Vac Luc Harold Mayles Powhatan Emerson Wandling Everett Elias Spencer Day Donald Roy Cheadle Dayton Clarice Egard Tinkham Bruce Robinson Raymond Charles Bardin Je. Scoulege Earl Addison Theodore Nell Tracewell S.cou Barberton Ouster Hen- Adam Milets Clarence Arbert Riley Lim Handa Gloster James Henry” Selber Ralph Wadley Chauncey’ Mckinley

Food Dealers Meet Tonight Delayed on Price and Clothing

Local ration board officials from CW Stolzenbure are premiering tonight to discuss price changes and clothing concerns. The meeting focuses on upcoming adjustments and attendees are urged to be present at the office for briefing.

CW. Stolzenbure Bearty Prien Delly of

Unclear street heat fall sparks worker walkout

Report notes employees quit work last Thursday noon amid unrest at former car barns. Forecast for Athens shows Apri and showers continuing today with temperature around 60s. Stock details mention 400,000 non mechanical and 148 gas and electric ice boxes to be released soon from stock for local use.

Ame Panne Cme Sun Chauncey Idie Todday

Deacon's Voice In Africa Tied to OU Reunion Mention

A letter from Lieut. Jack Gleason of Portsmouth to Dick McConnaughy, an Ohio University student, describes a late night incident in North Africa. The voice asking for a Colonel Gardiner turned out to be Capt. P. A. Baldy. Deal and Baldy were allied with Tank Destroyer Battalion and the Ohio Bobcat tank. Gleason notes bad weather, shrapnel injuries to himself, and his tank named Ohio Bobcat bucking the Tunisian front.

North Africa Jack Gleason Portsmouth Dick McConnaughey Ohio University Sigma Pi Paul Baldy Rendviley Kennet Deal Newark McConaughey Afric Deal Kenny Gardiner Deacon Deal P. A. Baldy Baldy Batallion Batalion

Funeral for Charles O Neal in Plains

Charles O Neal died at 9 30 Sunday night at his Plains home after a long illness. Born in Ames Township he was the son of the late David and Susan Johnson O Neall. Survived by wife Estella South O Neal two daughters Grace Dowler von and Lucille Parker an adopted daughter Betty Coon five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at First Methodist Church Ath lent Thursday afternoon at 2 30 past Frank Note. Burial in W Union St Cemetery. Friends may call at home anytime.

Charles V. O Neal Plains Ames Township David Susan Johnson O'Neall Estella South O'Neal Grace Dowler von Lucille Parker Betty’ Coon Methodist Church To Lock Tew Frank Note Plains Church of Nazarene J O'Neal W. Union St

Jodell Hospital on The Plains dies after ill health

Jodell Bean daughter of Me and Mix Carroll Bean of The Plains died Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after years of illness and recent complications. Survived by two sisters Mrs Sam Pidcock and Caryol Ann, and a brother James. Funeral at The Plains Church of God Tuesday at three with Rev Bailey. burial in Hockings Cemetery. Friends may visit the home. Also notes several hospital admissions and surgeries in the area, including a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Harrison.

Jovfell Bean Mix Carroll Bean the Plains Sheltering Arms Sam Pidcock Caryol Ann James Columbus Plains Church of God D. J. Bailey Hockings

Restoration of Stedman Plant in Athens Aims At Food Processing

A group in Athens debated reestablishing a meat packing operation on the old Stedman property to combat black market activity in Ohio and nearby West Virginia. Athens County Industrial Association sponsors the effort with officials from the Federal Distribution Administration and local business figures meeting in Athens to discuss permissions and potential impact on the region.

Stedman Ohio West Virginia Athens Athens County Industrial Association Gordon K. Bush AAA Lale Frank Push Rove and Poot Chicago Asher Goldfine Sted Snroker George "Fercuson Federal Ribution Administration Colum Triction Sahel Co Walant Ohio River Paul Booker Ass Aviation B. Nye

Inez Mills Joins WAAC Training Center Arrival

Inez Mills of 414 Richland Ave Athens arrives at Fort Kent with a unit of auxiliaries to form the Fourth WAAC Training Center. Mills, sister of Virgene Duncan, will train at Fort Devens preparing women to replace men in enemy jobs. An estimated 10,000 auxiliaries receive initial training at Devens, with hundreds arriving weekly for advanced instruction.

Richland Ave Athens Fort Kent Fort ‘Oglethorpe Peronnel Women's Army Auxiliary Mills Virgene Duncan Fort Devens

Transfers reveal six Athens men sent to wartime camps

Transfer of six men from the Athens area to camps was announced. Names include Robert B. Killian at Fort Knox Kentucky Leland B. Wilson at Newport News Virginia John F Meadows Wendell Keels Kenneth Ro Clary Clarence Metin and others. Several receive promotions and new assignments in artillery and training roles.

Athens Fort Hayes Robert B. Killian W. Mulberry St Leland B. Wilson N. Congress St Fir Armored Group Fort Knox John F. Meadows Long Bottom Newport News Wendell 8. Keels Camp Butner Kenneth Ro Clary Galli Calvary

Can't Stop Now To Worry About Cost War Drive Message

City National Bank president J H McCoy told over 100 workers in Adiens that the nation must not hesitate on war bond funding. The Athens County drive chair, Judge Rowland, outlined a $1705.08 county quota with banks already contributing $81,000 and loans to be raised locally. Local leaders including Lieut Col John Brannon and various bankers urged participation as the war bond program continued in April.

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