Increases for White Would Cut Other Offices Says Commissioners
Athens officials dispute Judge Francis White petitions for extra funds in 1945. Harold J. Rose notes state appropriations cover Juvenile and Probate Court costs but no general funds remain. Judge Henderson hears the matter as petitions seek 3120 for Juvenile Court operations and 2075 for Probate Court admin expenses.
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Athens Athens Messenger
Athens
Francis White
White
Common Pleas Court
Harold J. Rose
Ralph Elliott
Rose
Phil Henderson
Hocking County Common Pleas Court
Men in Service Letters Reach Home Frontline News
A flood of wartime letters from Meigs County and surrounding areas shares updates on soldiers abroad. Efaw and Gilbert in Germany recounts, while others in Sicily, Italy, and the Pacific report illnesses, wounds, and recoveries. Families note training, promotions, postings, and reunions as servicemen press toward victory.
Torrent T To gs Rugby Jacket For Dad And Son
A rugged water repellent jacket from Rugby Knit Mills Inc features Ike Eisenhower styling and is promoted as tops for sport, leisure, and work in wet or dry weather. The ad urges gifting Dad both as self and others with a range of models priced to satisfy quick approval from J L Beckley and Sons.
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Rugby
Quick OK
Rugby Knitting Mills Inc
J. L. Beckley& Sons
Week Remains for Candidates to City Primary
May 2 is the final filing day for party primaries in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster. Athens County Elections Clerk David Johnson urged voting. The city primaries move from August to July 31 to allow absent war voters to cast ballots in the fall general election.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
David Johnson
Athens County
Urge Daily Prayer for Guidance of Conference
Athens Mayor Franz Woodworth and Rev Joe B Maffett president of the Athens Ministerial Association urge Athens residents to set aside one minute each evening at 6 pm to pray during the San Francisco Conference. They emphasize belief in the power and proximity of prayer for guidance of conference policymakers.
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Athens
Franz Woodworth
Joe EB. Maffett
Athens Ministerial Association
San Francisco
Allen divorce suit filed in Athens County court
Agnes Allen sues Arthur Allen in Athens County Common Pleas Court for divorce on neglect of duty. She seeks alimony custody and support of one minor child. Couple married July 5 1937 in Columbus.
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Agnes Allen
Arthur Allen
Columbus
Athens County
War Loan Leaders To Attend Dinner Tonight In Athens
Athens County 7th War Loan leaders will meet at Hotel Berry this evening at 6 o clock. Former Ohio governor John W. Bricker is slated as principal speaker. The event is arranged by the Athens Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs with rotary cooperation from Nelsonville and Glouster clubs.
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Athens County
Merchant Marine Cadet Test Dates Announced
Examinations for U S Merchant Marine Cadet Corps Academy appointments will be held on the last Saturdays of May September and November and on the last Wednesday in July 1945. Applicants must be unmarried U S citizens ages 16 years 6 months to under 23 with 15 high school credits. Physicals align with Navy Midshipman standards. Graduates are commissioned ensigns in the U S Naval Reserve and U S Maritime Service with deck or engine licenses. Applications are from the Supervisor, U S Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, War Shipping Administration, National Theater Building Washington DC. 16 HIGH TEMPERATURE. The Athens high yesterday 76 low 57. Rainfall .87 inch.
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Training Organization of the War Shipping Administration
United States
Navy Department
U. S
Naval Reserve
U. S. Naval Reserve
U.S. Maritime Service
Athens High Band to Present Friday Night Concert
The Athens High School band will give a concert Friday at 8 p m in the school auditorium under Karl Vr W4Later. Don Bingman leads the band in The New Moon selections while Ursula Green conducts Rhythmoods medley. Solos include Polka Lilacs and Summertime with a trumpet trio for Flirtations. Tickets are on sale at the high school or at the door.
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Athens High School
Sousa
Victor Herbert
Washington Post
Karl E. Vr
Don Bingman
Service of Dedication Held at Plains Church
A Sunday night dedication service at The Plains Methodist Church honored local service men and women. The event, in collaboration with the Methodist Cru Gage for Christ, aimed to raise funds for war torn countries. Participants included H W Humphrey Lucy Me ened Barbara Mason and Paul Batchelder in a playlet. Prayers were offered by Mrs Sn der David Winefordner Mrs Tip ton and Mrs Calvin. A candle was lit for each armed forces member as his name was read and family stood at the altar rail. The Rev Caf frey spoke of those who have given their lives in service.
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Methodist Church
Crugage For Christ
H.W. Humphrey
Lucy Meened
Barbara Mason
Paul Batchelder
Snder
David Winefordner
Tipton
Calvin
Caffrey
Martin To Close Shop For Duration of War
G H Martin tinner and furnace man will close his shop at 490 Richland Ave for the duration of the war as his son Cloyce G Martin is called to report May 1 for armed forces service. Suffering rheumatism, Martin notes his son was his only experienced helper and operation cannot continue without him. He has run the shop 20 years in sheet metal furnace spouting and air conditioning work.
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G. H. Martin
Richland Ave
Cloyce G. Martin
Martin
Change Meeting Place for Graham Chapel Prayer Band
The prayer band meeting formerly set for the Harris home will be held at the Jeffers residence on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jeffers host the gathering replacing the planned home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris.
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Graham Chapel
Wayne Harris
Sam Jefferson
Herron Liberated From German Prison Camp
Merritt W. Herron of New Marshfield reports liberation from Bad Orb Prison Camp in Germany on April 3. He traveled by plane to France and is recovering in a hospital, having lost weight but remaining in good condition and expecting return to the United States soon. Pvt. Herron, with the 106th Infantry Invasion, was captured at St Witch on December 16. His brother Earl Herron serves as a cook with an armored company in the Third Army.
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Canton
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iGuysville Rural Routes To Have Better Service Announcement
Postmaster W B Klingenberg informs all rural route patrons that from May 1 rural carriers will leave Guysville Post Office at 8 45 a m instead of 8 15 a m due to Star Route service from Parkersburg to Athens. Mail will then reach rural routes the same day rather than being held for pickup.
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