Athens Co. Resident Killed in German Air Raid
Sergeant Earl M. Semons 22 son of Mr and Mrs y Semons of Columbus and former Athens County residents died on a bombing mission over Bremen Germany on Nov 26 His death confirmed by wire from his wife and parents He was a graduate of North High School Columbus and served as air gunner stationed in North Africa and England Survived by his parents and four sisters Services set for Dec 12 at 10 30 pm at Livingston Ave Methodist Church Columbus His parents reside at 729 Livingston Ave Columbus.
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THENS
Athens
AIT Pvr
Athens Co
Germany
Earl M. Semons
Iarcn
Nelson
Emma Hanning
Albany
7. C
Central Ave
Frank G. Millfield
Harlin
T Lemons
South High School
Columbus
Cleveland Ave
Columbus and Southern Electric Company
North Africa
England
Semons
Edna ‘Marie Semons
Anna
Helen
Salt Lake City
Utah
Livingston Ave
St. Columbus
Charles M. Hayes
Charles Hayes
N. Congress St
Hayes
Italy
Mounted Cavalry
Services for Curtis Gilmore To Be Friday
Curtis Gilmore aged five weeks died Wednesday at his Pomeroy residence. He was a member of Masonic bodies in Bosworth Lodge Chapter 80 Council 46 and Ohio Valley Knights. survived by Mrs James Mathewson Wade A Gilmore Helen Gilmore Ralph G Gilmore and Edgar P Gilmore. Wife died in 1929. Calling at home until 10 Friday morning then removal to Ewing Home for services at 2 30 Friday afternoon burial at Gilmore Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Curtis
Masonic Lodge No
Bosworth ‘Council
Ohio Valley Eee
James Mathewson
Powell
Wade A. Gilmore
Minersville
Helen Gilmore
Ralph G. Gilmore
Edgar P. Gilmore
Columbus
Ewing Eral
Gilmore Cemetery
Salvation Army seeks toy donations for Athens children
The Salvation Army in Athens urges residents to donate old toys to be repaired and repainted for needy children. Donors may leave toys at the Salvation Army location 20652 for pickup by workers and distribution by Santa. The plea notes many fathers are serving and children lack gifts this year.
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Salvation Army
Athens
Legionnaires Assist Patrol in Ohio War Service
American World War I veterans comprise an auxiliary to the Ohio State Highway Patrol totaling 3 115 men. They patrol with officers, perform desk work, and can be called for emergencies including plane crashes, train wrecks, fires, and other disasters. Since February 8 1942 the corps has logged 4482 man hours across 52 plane crashes 15 train wrecks and 12 explosions and emergencies.
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Uncle Sam
Auxilia
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio Department of the Legion
Franklin County
Air Force First Troop Carrier units in large maneuvers
OAR MEN ON SERVICE AT CAMP MACKALL participate in week long airfield drills with an entire airborne division. Officers Jackson and Tippett command gliders and troop carriers in field maneuvers including medical evacuations by air. Purple Heart recipient Pvt. Hayes and other service members are noted amid reports from Athens Chauncey and nearby towns.
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Camp Mackall
William W. Jackson
Athens
Nell FE. Tippett
Chauncey
Air Force
First
Ece
Air
Schedul
Jackson
George Jackson
R.D
Tippett
Sam _ Tippett
Army Air Forces
Kiwanis Hears Center Plans
Eight members of the student committee presenting for the proposed Student Center spoke to the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry. The group included Jim Farley Pete Vanity Julian Snyder Wally LaBaw Barbara Algeo Jo Ann Paterna Donna Ayres and Carlos Spurbeck with guests Lieut Lynn H Keiser William A Mechem Glenn L Atkinson Carl Sylvester and Chief Ed Shields in attendance.
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Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
Jim Farley
Pete Vanity
Julian Snyder
Wally LaBaw
Barbara Algeo
Jo Ann Paterna
Donna Ayres
Carlos Spurbeck
Lynn H. Keiser
William A. Mechem
Glenn L. Atkinson
Carl Sylvester
Ed Shields
Navy
Athens Warm Spell Persists With 50 Degree High
The warm spell continued in Athens with daytime highs reaching 50 and a 40 degree low last night. By noon today the temperature had risen to 55 degrees.
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Athens
National Day of Prayer Proclaimed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt proclaims January 1 as a National Day of Prayer seeking strength and guidance for widening warfare and the responsibilities of securing victory. The call urges Americans to reflect on duties and resolve in difficult times.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Production resumes at Amercan Steel and Wire after walkout
In Cleveland workers at American Steel and Wire Co. resumed production after about 1,200 men staged a day long walkout that had closed the plant.
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Cleveland
Amercan Steel and Wire Co
Indictment in Fatal Hotel Room Shooting
Martha Jane Brewer 49 wife of a soldier was indicted for second degree murder in the Nov 9 fatal shooting of Massillon salesman Harry Johnson in a Canton hotel room.
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Canton
Martha Jane Brewer
Harry Johnson
Massillon
Christmas Seal Sale Encouraging in Athens County
The Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association called early sales encouraging. Seals were sent to 3,850 residents on Nov 23 and 1,217 have contributed 1237.16 so far. The drive continues through Christmas.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
More Farm Machinery Authorized for 1944
Cleveland report says manufacturers will receive higher priority to raise new farm machinery output by 60 percent under War Production Board plans. Deputy regional WPB director W F Duckworth announced last night that all restrictions on repair parts manufacture were lifted.
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Cleveland
War Production Board
W. F. Duckworth
WPB
Ohio U., Cedarville College Inauguration Attendee Named
Mr. Benjamin Franklin IV will represent Ohio University at the inauguration of Dr. Ira Dwight Vayhinger as President of Cedarville College on December 10.
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Ohio U
Benjamin Franklin IV
Ohio University
Ira Dwight Vayhinger
Cedarville College
Headache remedy touts St Joseph Aspirin sale
An advertisement promotes St Joseph Aspirin as a superior headache remedy. The offer lists 86 tablets for 20 cents or 100 tablets for 35 cents, branding it as a first choice over genuine Bt and pre Aspirin products.
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St. Joseph
Ultra modern Athens High School art studio showcased
The Athens High School art room serves over 150 junior and senior students with a two year program featuring costume design watercolor clay and wood work. A large mural of the United States with Uncle Sam dominates the space alongside displays of student work and a Commercial Art Club promoting school activity.
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Athens High School
U. S
United States
Uncle Sam
Athens-Logan
Athens Hi
Ethel Wolfe
Ohio University
Kent State University
Columbia University
California
Alaska
Miss Wolfe
Ionare
Rhea Nelle Iy Downey
Commercial Art Club
Penetro salve advertised for colds and chest pain relief
Daily reports of cold symptoms with chest muscle soreness and nasal congestion prompt use of Penetro salve. The ad claims two actions: external counter irritant improves circulation and eases chest tightness, and inhaled vapors soothe nasal membranes for fast relief.
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Bremen
Magnesia
the Cline Pharmacy
Curtis Gilmore
America
Wnnworld Scrapbooks
Dresser
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court ST
Legionnaires
Auxiliary State Patrol
Bernard W. Blake
D. O. Blake
Hockingport
Army Air Forces Training Command
Chanute Field, Ill
A. H. Huggins
High St
Pvt
Clifford A. Huggins
Ireland
Pfe
Dale Eugene Whipple
Camp Hale
Colo
New Marshfield
Auxiliary Patrol
General Headquarters
State Highway Patrol
American Legion
Ohio
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Perry
Vinton
Kiwanis Hears Center
Athensee & Storage Co
Soft Water Dept
Margaret Josten
Paris
Jack Stokes
Dinningstein
McKelvey’s
I. O. F. Hall
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
E. Stanley Haller
Fast State St
Capital Finance Corporation
Wilson's Store
Chauncey, Ohio
Part
Utte
Athens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
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