Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at American Legion Hall
Mrs. Elsache Dean presided over a regular meeting of the Daughters of Union Veterans at the American Legion Hall. The group noted the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Columbus the week of June 10 and planned allied events. A memorial dinner was set for May 16 at the Legion Hall. Contributions totaling twenty six dollars benefited the Red Cross and cemetery upkeep for Union graves. Refreshments followed and birthday honors were presented to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eis
Daughters of Union Veterans
Amercan Legion Hall
Elsache Dean
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
Du.v
Legion Hall
Red Cross
Chib
GAR
Vira Beal
Mary Diel
Kate Shaver
Flora Williams
Sarah Seiple
Blanche Phillips
Nellie Jones
Blanche Dean
Blanche McCune
Blanche Algeo
Nora Ate
Kinson
Miss Ohio University Crowned At Interfraternity Prom
Miss Ohio University Joanne Duke, a Willsville sophomore, was crowned at the Interfraternity Prom in Men’s Gym before about two thousand attendees. The event featured Bob Rice and his orchestra, a court led by Paul Brickman, and a moment of silence for Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Capt Roy Klopstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rice
Joanne Duke
Ohio University
Interfraternaty Councerl
Duke
Willsville
Lindley Hall
Interfraternity Council
Paul Brickman
Wanda Pratt
Cal
Omega
Ironton
Helen Dennison
Rochester
N.Y
Alpha Gammas Delta
Ginny Manes
Alliance
Carol Gieshner
Ashland Greek Jetters
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Roy Klopstein
Frank B. Cullum
Clark E. Williams
Mack Taylor
Asher Pacht
Gene McClelland
Paul Swayhouse
Randy Gutherie
Kay Parrett
Jack Ferguson
Tom Thompson
Fred Wheaton
Walt Maroney
Jack Shannon
Dick Harner
Seven Hurt in Route 13 Head-On Crash
Seven persons were injured in a head-on collision on State Route 13 near Millfield early Sunday about 2:30 am. Millfield physician treated injuries on scene. all were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Injured include Waveline McClellan 20 with compound leg fracture and possible skull fracture. Ernest Hawkins 20 internal injuries. Woodrow Lyons 32 concussion and facial and leg lacerations. Elsie Lyons 27 arm fracture and facial injuries. Virginia Culbertson 20 fractured leg. William Karcher 18 fractured right leg. Leo Adams bruises. Akins was a driver, McClellan’s passenger. Lyons car occupants also among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Atate Highway Panolmen
Sheltering Arms
R Waveline McClellan
Ernest Hawkins
Woodrow Lyons
Chauncey
Elsie Lyons
Woodrow
Mose
Virginia Culbertson
Logan
William Karcher
Lancaster
Leo Adams
Akins
McClellan Girl
Lyons
Athens Girl Graduates in Army Medical Class
Private Carrie J. Augustine of Athens completed an eight week surgical section course at William Beaumont General Hospital El Paso Texas as part of the Army Medical Department Technicians program. After a 30 day on the job training she will be assigned as a technician at an Army hospital. She is the daughter of Mrs Sylvia Augustine of Athens Route. Also, 4-H Older Youth meeting is set for tonight at Ath ens Grange Hall at 7:39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie J. Augustine
Women’s Army Corps
Athens
Wiliam Beaumont
Geneva Hospital
el Paso
Gustine
Army
Sylvia Augustine
Augustine
Local Man a Prisoner
Alfred Cornell, 7 percent, reported wounded and taken prisoner by Germans on November 5. He enlisted March 14, 1844 and went overseas last August, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cornell of Shafer Street. Betty Cornell, his wife, at 31 Brown Ave, received the letter. Cpl Leo Van Nest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Van Nest of Shade, wounded in right leg in Germany, in hospital. Norman Cornell wounded in action, treated at Butler Pa and Battle Creek Mich, now furloughed at home.
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Alfred Cornell
Betty (Moore) Cornell
Browm Ave
Jie
John Cornell
Shafer St
Henry Martin
Leo van Nest
Germany
Denver van Nest
Shade
Norman
Butler
Battle Creek
Mich
Flood Control Hearing Next Wednesday in Logan
Citizens in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys are urged to file written evidence for the flood control hearing set for 10 a.m. next Wednesday at the Hocking County courthouse in Logan. Mayor Woodworth and Athens officials coordinate a central office to collect materials from state institutions, county offices, and volunteers for Army engineers. Submissions should be delivered by Tuesday evening to ensure inclusion at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Logan
Hocking County Courthoase
Franz L. Woolworth
Athens
Army Engineers
Woodworth
Alexander and Lee Clothing Drive Under Way Through April
United National Clothing Campaign continues in Lee and Alexander Townships. Mrs. Thomas Smith, chair, urges all residents to bundle usable clothing and place on designated porches or at the schoolhouse. Committee contacts listed for convenient drop points. Albany youths plan April 19 house to house collection with porch drop offs. Churches organizations and the school join the effort with Mrs. Woodow Barnes as co chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National Clothing
Lee
Alexander
Thomas Smith
Smith
Guy Wingett
Lester Cooley
John Ingram
Mel Albaugh
Eldon Daily
Christian Church Welcomes 57 New Members Dinner Planned
First Christian Church will greet 57 new members Wednesday evening in the church dining rooms. Miss Eileen McDaniel, student director, arranged the program. A covered dish dinner at 6 30 will be served. Rev Joe B Maffett will introduce new members and Dr C D Samford will extend a welcome. Guest speaker Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ will speak. Junior Choir led by Mrs C E Heft will sing. Miss Hilda Logston will read, and a trio with Clorine Clutter Patty Robinson Edith Rowland will sing. A piano duet by Guale Vermillion Monia Lee Vermillion and other selections will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
First Christian Church
Eileen “McDaniel
Joe B. Maffett
C. D. Samford
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
AHS Senior Class Presents The Sunshine Twins Comedy
The Senior Class of Athens High School will stage a three act comedy titled The Sunshine Twins by Dana Thomas in the school auditorium on Friday April 20 at 8 p.m. The performance promises humor and light entertainment for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunshine Twins
Dana Thomas
Athens High School
Sunshine Twins Cast and Greenhouse Sales Featured
Marilyn Todd plays Connie Robinson in The Sunshine Twins with Francis Frebault as Gabby and June Schuler as Mrs. Robinson among a large cast led by Harold Finsterwald. Also listed are Mary Hughes Delmar Lee and Leo Prather in a dual bill with a toy of comedy and a talent scout plot. Reserved seats go on sale at 8:30 Wednesday at the high school. Also includes wartime ration updates on stamps and coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Todd
Connie
Sunshine Twins
Francis Frebault
Gabby
June Schuler
Mrs. Robinson
Clint Robinson
Harold Finsterwald
Don Bingman
Glenn Robinson
Marilyn Covert
Norma Robinson
Jeanne Reed
Bebe Prather
Robbinson
Mary Hughes
Norma
Delmar Lee
Leo Prather
Deanue McPherson
Pauline Doyle
A. A. Nellis
Athens Men In Service Share War News And Promotions
Sgt Charles E Pidcock wounded last September in combat served with an armored battalion and his family appears in town circles. Lt Col Richard Faubion promoted to lieutenant, and Pvt Frank R North writes from Germany after 14 months overseas. Major reviews and other servicemen updates tie to Ohio University and local towns while Dean Maxwell is fined for intoxication by Athens mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Field
Air Technical Service Command
Richard Faubion
Natanelle
Rachel Geraldine Faubion
Ives
Springfield
Faubion
Athens High School
Ohio University
Frank R. North
Germany
John W. North
Detroit
Nelsonville
North
Belgium
Jack Campbell
Roundabout Town Red Cross notes travel by air and road
In a breezy town column readers learn Sgt Tom Buidle returns to the U S after months on the Gold Coast of Africa, his wife Marianna Linscott travels from Amesville to meet him. Other travelers include Sgt William Cline and wife from Stinson Field, Texas, plus Mrs John Himes and daughter Aurelia Beasley visiting Athens. The piece recalls letters from E R Cobby in Lone Pine and memories of local residents, wartime service, and a West Side PTA meeting upcoming with Dr H T Phillips as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Buidle
Africa
Marianna Linscott
Amesville
Texas
Tom
Fort Sam Houston
William
Bill
Cline
Geneva Stauffer
Stinson Field
San Anton- 10
Lockbourne
al Base
Columbus
Cincinnati
Athens
John Himes
Ann Beasley
E. Rey C Cobby
Lone Pine
Calif
Will McLean
Geath Valley
U. S
Tsanamint Range
Nevada
California
Gallup
Mexico
Apple Polishing Weekend at Ohio University Climaxed by Tea
Ohio University hosts its 18th Apple Polishing Weekend from April 20 to 22 with dances in Memorial Auditorium, a Saturday Song Festival featuring 13 women’s glee clubs, and social teas in sorority and fraternity houses. Women’s League sponsors the event honoring faculty and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Women's League
Mrs Harry Shields Hosts Bridge Party at Home
Mrs. Harry Shields entertained a bridge group Friday evening at 93 Congress St. Guests included Mrs. William Jurkovic and Mrs. Walter Davis. High score went to Mrs. Woodrow Wills, second to Mrs. Jack Moore, consolation to Mrs. Walter Davis. dessert followed. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR to meet April 21 at the Women’s Faculty Club hosted by Mrs. E. T. Hillebrandt. Sayre Study Circle meets Tuesday with Mrs. Mamie Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shields
Donna Gaitten
Congress St
William Jurkovic
Walter Davis
Woodrow Wills
Jack Moore
PuZe
Dar
Nabby Lee Ames
Pwalt
Women's Faculty Club
E. T. Hillebrandt
Sayre
P. m
Mamie Steele
Personal notices of furloughs and family deaths
Sgt and Mrs William Chine arrived for a 21 day furlough with relatives in Albany and The Plains. Mr and Mrs Robert S Wood of Zanesville spent the weekend at Canaan Road. Mrs John W Dowler was called to Columbus by her mother Mrs Charles Thomas Dowler and family attended funeral services there. Martha Lou Dowler returned to Ohio Wesleyan University after the funeral. Mrs Woodrow Wills and son Dan returned from a four week visit to Coshocton Newcomerstown and New Philadelphia. Group Five Women’s Council First Christian Church meets Monday at 7 30 pm chaired by Mrs Guy Fierce.
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William Chine
Sananton
Tex
Alvin D. Cine
Albany
Merwin Stauffer
the Plains
Robert S. Wood
Zanesville
Canaan Road
John W. Dowler
Morris ‘Ave
Columbus
Charles Thomas
Dowler
Athens
Martha Lou Dowler
Ohin Wee Lsaw University
Woodrow Wills
Dan
Richland Ave
Coshocton
Newrcomerstoun
New Philadelphia
Women's Council
First Christian Church
Guy Fierce
Mound St
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Miss Ohio University
Ohio U. Inter-Fraternity
Bob Stansbury
Ohe State Uniiversity
John Wittiz
Dave Burley
Jay Boey
Ralph Warne
Bill Harm
Ken Reese
Beb Lapp
Tom Wilson
Bob Heidt
Lowell Ellett
Clarence Keener
Charles Wood
Jim Cumley
Anne Heller
Thens
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Alan
Kydia E. Pinkham
Alexander and
Evan
Rome
Florida Oranges
Socal Ea
Haddeck
Frankfurters
P. Sie
Associated Press
OPA
Charles E. Pidcock
Matheny
France
McBee Co
Gertrude Matheny
Wallace Pigcock
Barberton
St. Tay Varidante Af Rau
Wren
Sue Losiuculs
Elnora Pidcock
Sam Pidcock
Carroll Bean
Dessie Sickles
Frank Webb
Chris Pidcock
George A. Pidcock
Coast Artillery
New Guinea
Cpl
Sam W. Pidcock
Sth Air Force
Pearl A. Clark
Mrc
Mary E. Clark
Mineral
715Th
Italy
Clark
BR_and C Railroad
Pfc
Pisa-Florence
J Arno River
84Th Infantry
Raymond E. Fairchild
Ira F. Fairchild
Fairchild
Harry E. Wise
McArthur
Bulge
Bernard Matheny
A. B. Roe
Charles C. Schoch
Cpl. Schoch
McBee
Dean Maxwell
Franz L. Woodworth
Athensens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Charles S. Martin
the Messenger
Clarence W. Martin
McBee Company
Martin
Cassino
15Th Air Photo and
Ratho Corps
Fifth Photographic
High St
Court St
PTA
H. T. Phillips
O.U
Bridge
the Security Bank
Memberederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ohio
W.ba
Ioof Hall
St.Joseph
Pomeroy
Ambrose
H. R. Kelley
Sonotone
Na Wai Nasar
A. Ourse
Lowe Brothery
Lowe Brothers
Neptunites
Ccadure Led
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