Banquet Concludes Fourth 1944 Session at McBee Co Sales School
The Fourth 1944 session of the McBee Co Sales School ended with a hotel banquet. P M Nner and H C Davis, visiting from New York, addressed new members about the organization’s goals. The school ran a month with lessons on sales, accounting, and product use, housed at Bella Hall Delta Fraternity Home.
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Athens Messenger
McBee Co. Sales School
Messee Soales School
Hotel Berry
P. M. Nner
H. C. Davis
New York
Bella Hall Delta Fraternity
Asalir
A.J. Bodary
Detroit
Indus
Felis
Mgt Sre
Andrew Duran
KE. Hughes
W. Taner
Ralph Swesney
Chicago
M3 NB White
Kiana
Guir Fae
Grensore
W. Laven Houstom
Meinyre
New Sik
Smith New York
Iy One Cay
Peargh
Overseas Dweller McDonald Sent Abroad From Ohio
Mrs. Fred Leroy McDonald of Dover formerly of Athens reports her husband Private McDonald is in Germany after enlisting last day and basic training at Tex. He went overseas in October after working for Republic Steel in Masilon. He attended Luhrig Grade School and Athens High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Dover and the father of a three year old son Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leroy McDonald
Dover
Athens
Private McDonald
Germany
Tex
Republic Steel Corp
Masilon
McDonald
Luhrig
Athens High School
John McDonald
Vernon
Local War Loan Progress Highlights Health Champion Elizabeth Ann
A fragmentary report traces war loan quotas and totals for several districts and notes Elizabeth Ann Lassawood, born frail as an incubator baby, who grew into a healthy freshman at Wittenberg College. The piece mentions her status as a health champion at a National Health Club Congress in Chicago and lists multiple district figures and totals.
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Alexander
Ames
Athens
Bern
Waterloo
Athens City
Nelsonville
Gress
Chicago
Lassawood
Miss Laughner
Wittenberg College
Army Specialized Training Reserve Program enrollment push ends
Mobilization officers at Fifth Service Command Headquarters Fort Hayes Columbus urge high school youths to enlist in the Army Specialized Training Reserve Program before December 31 to gain college instruction. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalents and under 17 years 9 months on assignment. those not yet graduated by Dec 31 may enlist now if they will have finished by March 1, 1945. Applications accepted at Fort Hayes or Huntington, W. Va., recruiting stations.
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Fifth Service Command
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Huntington
W. Wa
Commandery to Meet for Funeral of Sir Knight Williams
Commandery No 15 Knights Templar to hold a special meeting Sunday at 5 PM to conduct the funeral service for Sir Knight Charles H Williams at the Methodist Church at 2 PM. All members must wear full Templar uniform. Location details and additional ceremonial notes follow in the readable portion of the text.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Charles H. “Williams
Gouren
Christmas Program at Union Methodist Church
A Christmas program and a two act play are set for Sunday night at Union Methodist Church at eight. The event opens with carols and a dialogue by Clarence Shaw and Nancy Pierce titled Bygone Days. Cast includes Richard Hartley, Bob Hartley, Harold Bolin, Gordon Bolin, Louie Hamilton, Snedden family members, and Junior Russ as shepherds. angels include Martha Snedden, Betty Montgomery, and Mary Rowland. The Truth About Christmas features Carl Snedden Audrey Shaw Betty Montgomery Bob Snedden Martha Snedden Harold Bolin Mary Rowland Louie Hamilton Gordon Bolin Wilma Romine Ronnie Wagoner Mary Hamilton Virginia Cullison Pattie Pierce. The Rev. McDonald will pronounce the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Methodist
Clarence Shaw
Nancy Pierce
Richard
Bob Hartley
Harold and
Gordon Bolin
Louie Hamilton
Bob
Carl ¢ Snedden
Junior Russ
Shepherds
Martha Snedden
Betty’ Montgomery
Mary Rowland
Carl Snedden
Audrey Shaw
Betty Montgomery
Bob Snedden
Harold Bolin
Wilma Romine
Ronnie Wagoner
Mary Hamilton
Virginia Cullison
Pattie Pierce
McDonald
Messenger boys in Athens excel despite winter weather
The Messenger carriers in Athens continued their strong service this week, earning honor rolls for consistent performance. Tom Bowier topped the list with an 18th straight week, while Donal Dougie reached 150 weeks of noted service, joining other long-serving carriers recognized for their reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Tom Bowier
Donal Dougie
Tom Pew
Bartlett Class Holds Annual Party
Bartlett Dorens class held its annual Christmas party at the church with thirteen members present. New member Mrs. Em met Shaner joined the class. The Dorens Class and WSCS purchased new rugs for the Methodist Church. Seven names were added to the church honor roll Curt Hollingsworth Keith Keney Ned Keney Dick Graham Billie Sapp Cecil Secoy Clarence Secoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Haskins
Texas
Carl Secoy
Dan Kidd
Jessie Webster
Fred Arnold
Cl Ence Fleming
Dayton Hale
Columbus
Ohio State Grange
Lester Burfield
Marietta
Ella Burfield
Madge Spies
Lowell
Emily Gage
M. B. Newton
John Beazell
Fall in Snow Causes Death Of Williams
Charles H Williams age 86 building contractor died after a snowstorm fall on Court St His death followed complications from a fractured shoulder He leaves a wife Mary Williams and sister Lucy Crammer of Ostrander Funeral set at Lythe First Methodist Church Sunny Sunday at two with Rev Kellogg and Knights Templar aid Burial at Clark s Chapel Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home after Saturday noon and at the church between one and two oclock Sunday
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Court St
Charles H. Williams
State St
Williams
Lodi
Ine
Athens
Mary Williams
Lucy Crammer
Ostrander
Isaac
John
J. Harvey Williams
Lythe
Harold F. Kell Jlogg
Athens Commandery No. 15
Knights Templar
Clarks ¢ Chapel
Jagers
Local wartime notices salute promotions and service
Mrs William Ballinger reports husband promoted from private to corporal in the Army Air Forces. Cpl Donald E Sanders of Athens serves as turret gunner in the Second Bombardment Group, 15th AAF in Italy as B 17s fly their 300th mission in the Mediterranean. Hopert Taviera, 82, home on leave after nine months at sea with torpedoed ship. life belt punctured, rescued after five hours in water. Sgt Lester B Shumway graduates from small arms weapons mechanics at Aberdeen Proving Ground and returns to Camp Campbell. Robert Lloyd Morrison promoted to Carpenter’s Mate Second Class at San Diego Naval Repair Base.
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Cpl
Donald E. Sanders
Athens
15Th Aaf
Italy
Hopert Taviera
C. T. Minerd
Coolville
Minerd
Pvt
Claude W. Minerd
Blanding
Lester B. Shumway
Ofr
Frank Shumway
Millfield
Ordnance ‘School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Sergeant Shumway
Camp Campbell
Robert Lloyd Morrison
Athens Route 5
U. S. Naval Repair Base
San Diego
Calif
A L Beal Dies After Illness of Ten Months
A Levens 6a year old died after a ten month illness in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Born in West Virginia and a Pratts Fork resident for fifty years, he leaves wife Jennie Beal a son Vern M Beal Richland Ave and siblings Pearl Elmer of Athens Amzy of Millfield and Ednay Ley of Columbus plus three grandchildren. Funeral at Dowler and Ferguson on Sunday with Rev Joe Maffett. Body to mausoleum at W Union St Cemetery before burial.
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A. Levens
Pratts Fork
West Virginia
Beal
Jennie Beal
Vern M. Bes
Dowler and Ferguson
Joe Maffett
W. Union. St
Burlingham, Comet
Texas Panhandle
Two Athens County Men Paroled by Ohio Panel
Two Athens County men, identified as facing charges of grand larceny and burglary with larceny, are among 52 prisoners granted paroles by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. They are to be released from the London Prison Farm in January. The report also notes Rio de Janeiro as the world’s leading coffee port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens County
Jack Tennehill
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Santos
Rio de Janiero
Christmas Program At West School Tonight
The West Side School presents a Nativity scene in a center stage stable this evening at 7. The program includes a family group by the tree, a student choir, and carols Led by a list of named students and choir members. Special numbers include Kolyada and Oh Holy Night with a large chorus and numerous soloists. A speeding arrest report concludes the item with Donald D. Simms fined $5 by Mayor John Crow.
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Christ
Joseph
Harry’ Meek
Mary
Ann Mattewson
Joe McBride
Charles
Goo
Jerry McDaniel
Bill
Burns
Angel
Jeanine Stace
Wisemen
Billy Love
Richard Gas
King
Dick Neal Chanotte
Larry Hughes
Nequelyn Fisher
Lois Wright
Will Sing
Keith Gloedkner
Phillip
Gerry
Ronald Saunders
Ron
Ia Kern
Peggy Bean
Daire Carmichael
Bill Frckson
Regina
Wood
Carolyn Stnce
Damon Edgar
Jerry Oaison
Shirley Hunter
Nancy Rowney
Jimmy Hanson
Barbara Parsons
Billy Hamer
Sheppard Raymond
Meek
Patricia Adams
Donald Matheny
Sandra van Meter
Mickey Melragon
Danny Smith
Janice’ McDanve
Dickie Biggin
Karen Tlunsicker
Larry Elliott
Shirley Minera
Teri O'Nall
George McDonald
Char
Apeeder
Donald D. Simms
Creola
Mc-Arthur
Simms
John Crow
Free Public Showing Of WWII Films Announced
The Fifth Service Command dispatches announce two official sound films, "Highcasting to Victory" and "War Report on German Morale," available at no charge to groups via the Industrial Services Officer in Columbus Ohio. The twelve minute release aims to educate civilians on wartime morale and Nazi influence.
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Fifth Service Command
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Athens Home Telephone CO
Fred L. McDonald
Athens Pharmacy
Berry Hotel
Wrivorce
Grace A Morris
Athans
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Common Pleas
Harold "Norns
Ewan
Bolivia
South America
Bartlett
William Ballinger
Ruth
Bayless
Palmer St
Army Air
Marianas
Trinidad
United States
Pacific
A. L. Beal
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
E. Washington
Guy Mal Athens
Athens Co
West School
Es Gaskins
Roger Bean
Helen Bodkins
Barbara Carmichael
Virginia’ Carsey
Sue Daft
Nancy Janson
JoAnn Jackson
Dixie Johnson
JoAnn Leffler
Shelby ‘Effler
Don Meek
Ona’ Mcbon‘id
Gerald Gaskins
Betty Bails
Jerry Scott
Barbara Richards
Jenny Young
Joanna Davis
George Schall
St. Joseph Esi Cae
St Seue
O. F
Eays Tgkclvers
Cacitra
Rmy Motion Pictures
Cross Bros. W
Union St. Athens
Master Mix
PMH Mus
Matso
F. J. Beasley CO
Athens, Ohio
Amesville Mill
Amesville, Ohio
Itor
Stewart Mill
Stewart, Ohio
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