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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

5

Two Athens Burglaries Solve. Gilkey and Wilson Arrested

George Gilkey and Glennis Wilson, both 20, of Athens, were arrested on charges of breaking and entering after the two burglaries. They allegedly entered through a front window of a Shater store, took 12 cartons of cigarettes and money including wine from a juke box, with one man pleading guilty earlier. Authorities say the confessions describe taking cigarets and other items during the break in.

Athens George Gilkey W. Union St Glennis Wilson Shafer St George Bateman J.B. Grozan Wilson Woodworth Sven Fame Pilce Esters Bateman Grogan

Miami Workshop Reports JAMES BAIN KILLED Made to County Teachers IN ACTION NOV. 20

The Miami University summer workshop on advancing Ohio education was discussed before the Athens County Teachers Association. Ohio University faculty members Dr A B Sins Dean T C McCracken and Dr I E Benz outlined workshop results, issues considered, and future plans while callers noted bond sales and educator action. James Bain 23, infantry officer in Germany, was reported killed on Nov. 20, leaving wife a Marine Corps reservist and parents in Evansville Indiana.

Miami Workshop James Bain Miami University Ohio Ohio University Athens County Teachers’ Association Christian Church Ohio Education Association A. B. Sins T. C. McCracken I E. Benz Miami Bean McCracken Benz Isles John L. Blair Colege of Education Kent State Tiversity W. A. Yauch Blair Mecracaen Sias Herman Humphrey Athens County Glen Himes EL. Koehler County Association Columbus Lawrence Calvin Missina Felt Wees Ve Ua James R. Bain Germany Carl Stickney N. Congress St James F.bain Evansville Ind Athens Bain Hodges First Army Marine Corps’ Women's Ruth Bain Cole Bains James Jimmy Central

Flora Darby Dies at Home in Harrison Township

Mrs Flora Graves Darby 76 died at her home in Harrison Township Vinton County last night Funeral services are set for Saturday at two o clock at Boblett Church with Rev Joseph Danb officiating Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery She is survived by two children Gleneth at home and Mrs Cleo Brown Marshfield two sisters Mrs Elin Hunter Canada and Mrs Nora Allison Circleville one brother Oscar Indiana and four grandchildren The Men s and Women s Class New Marshfield Church of Christ will meet tonight December 14 for a Christmas class party with a 25 cent gift exchange Members should bring pop and finger foods

McArthur Flora Graves Darby Harrison Township Vinton County Boblett Church Joseph Danb Darby Faray AL Marshfield New Marshfield Church of Christ Andy Full

Henry Link Formerly of Athens Dies at 78

Henry F Link aged 78 formerly of Athens died Wednesday about 0 40 AM at his Columbus home after a weeklong illness He was born in Cincinnati came to Athens in 1869 and with Frank Stones ran a men s furnishings firm at 298 Court St for 43 years He retired and moved to Columbus eight years ago Surviving are his wife Elizabeth daughter Wheatley Link sister Rosa Singback and three grandchildren Funeral services will be Friday at St Paul s Catholic Church Athens with burial in W Union Street Cemetery The Athens Lodge of Elk conduct services at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home tonight Friends may call the funeral home at any time

Henry F. Link Athens Retail Clothing Merchship Columbus Mr. Link Cincinnathnd Athens George Link Athens State Hospital Henry Link Frank Stones Grones & Ink St Paul's Catholic Church W. Union St Athens Lodge of Elke Dowler and Ferguson

Athens Women Sent to WAC Training Center

Athens women Marguerite Brooks Carrie Augustine and Ethel Sager left Cleveland for basic training at Fort Des Moines Iowa with the Women's Army Corps. Brooks is wife of Sgt John L. Brooks serving with Army Air Forces in India. Carrie Augustine is daughter of Mrs Sylvia Augustine.

Women's Army Corps Cleveland Stet Wac Ft Des Moines Marguerite F. Brooks John L. Brooks Army Air Forces India Ethel F Sager McKinley Ave Carrie F. Augustine Sylvia Augustine Brooke Army Pvt Lawrence. L.sinter Infantry

Summit Grange Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

Summit Grange will host its annual Christmas party and gift exchange on Saturday December 16 at the Grange Hall. Members are asked to bring popcorn or candy.

Summit Grange Party Summit Grange Grange Hall

Air Medal honors for Jacksonville airman in Burma

Char es F Riley 19 of Jacksonville receives Air Medal for heavy bombardment missions with the 7th Bombardment Group in the Tenth Air Force in the Burma theater. He tallies 19 combat missions and 175 flight hours in five months. Other notes include military training and awards for Major Franklin Brickles and Lt. Bob Yaw, with family mentions in Athens and Guysville.

10Th Air Force Burma Chares F. Riley Ella Riley Jacksonville Tenth Air Force Triin-Furma Riles Riley Jacksonville-Trimfle Murphy Motor Co Glotster Armed Forces

Hiring Record To Be Studied On War Worker Intake

Joseph R. Devore directs Lipon area employers to review hiring records for compliance with Region V employment stabilization plan as Ohio War effort loses about 300 male workers in 90 days. Keenan orders strict enforcement to release workers to fill war jobs.

Ohio Power Commission Manpower Commission Joseph R. Devore Bridgepart Lipon WMC E. L. Keenan Devore

McGraner Up As District C Candidate

Community notice lists local veterans and dependents, including Dawiey and Daw, with Air Medal mentions and service details. It reports basic training locations Camp Atterbury and Pacific service notes, plus a 38th annual county farmers event at Carity on January 30 31 per Ross Wright, county pension agent.

Ee ER England Donald Dawiey Ivor Daw New Straitsville Asana RAF Dawley Wars Dexter Tye Cpl Hobart Nelson Ciarity Ross Wright

Murray City Woman Anna Mae Mitchell Dies at 48

Anna Mae Mitchell age 48 died this morning at her Murray City home. Survived by husband John and children Gilbert Jack William Ellen Le Bee Mone Goan Gertrude Betty, four brothers William Phoenix Edward Hayes Tomut, two sisters Ella Johnson and May Hashman, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Murray Crryatt Anna Mae Mitchell John Gilbert Jack William Mars Ellen le Bee Mone Goan Gertrude Betty Columbus Phoenix Edward Hayes Murray’ City Thoumat Akron Ella Johnson May Hashman Murray City

Legume hay production and wheat crop impact in on farm study

The report outlines legume hay production challenges for winter feeding and notes a trial at the Onin Experimental Station testing top dosing. It mentions an average potential yield increase linked to manure spread on wheat fields and its effect on stand quality, with caution about uneven application.

Thatcher Onin Gsue

Local Boy On Poster Highlights Athens County Sailor

A local U S Employment Office poster from the Office of Manpower Washington features Athens County residents, including Andy Kastely of Athens Route 4 and Millfield, in a Navy recruiting image. The large poster shows a helmeted sailor beside a gun with ship and sea scenes and photos of naval aviators and sailors.

U.S Office of Manpower Wgton Athluity Athens County Andy Kastely Athens Navy Naval Aviietors Mary Eastley Millfield

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