Paratrooper Sgt Charles Green Killed in Italy in World War II
Nellie Green Lyons was notified by telegraph that her son Sgt Charles Green age 22 was killed in action in Italy on November 9 He had served as a paratrooper and rose to sergeant after basic training at Wheeler Army Air Field Fort Benning He had fought in Africa Sicily and Italy He graduated from Troy High School in 1940 and played on the basketball team His father J W Lyons is a World War I veteran and he leaves his mother father and a stepbrother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Green Lyons
War Department
Charles Green
Italy
Green
Sergeant Green
Troy High School
Ington
D. C
Department
Wheeler Ga
Fort Benning
Boggs
N. C
Ica
Sicily
Charles S. Moore Named New Humane Officer
Charles S. Moore of Athens Route 1 is appointed humane officer for Athens County by the Humane Society. The action is approved by Emma Palmer Roger J Metcalf and Harry Metcalf, directors, Probate Francis White and Mayor Woodworth. Moore may be reached on Route 1 or by phone at 20956. Sunday School lead by Mrs Carrie Chan at The Plains Nazarene. Pastor Frank Noel preaches 10:45 a m and 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Moore
Athens
Athens County
The
Humane Society
Emma Palmer
Roger J
Harry Metcalf
the Society
Francis White
Woodworth
Moore
Carrie Chan
At the Plains Nazarene
Frank Noel
Ladds Orchard Featured In National Magazine On Ohio Fruit
The 35 acre Ralph Ladd orchard near Hebbardsville is highlighted in the December American Fruit Grower with six photos of Ladd and his half sister Grace Warren. The 12% acre farm produces Red and Yellow Delicious, Jonathan, Rome Beauty and Stayman apples sold to Athens Ice and Storage Co. 6,000 bushels this year, 9,000 last year. The article credits careful spraying and details used to keep fruit nearly blemish free. In Richland Avenue, the second fire within 24 hours at Alfred and M. Cornell's home left the family destitute with Christmas presents lost and a tree destroyed. fires damaged first and second floors before being controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ladd
Hebbardsville
The
American Fruit Grower
Mr. Ladd
Grace Warren
Ladd
Jonathan
Rome
Athens Ice and Storage Co
Hocking Valley
National Magazine
Ohio
the Magazine
Athens
Alfred Cornell
Richland Ave
Cornell
F. J. Beasley Co
Charles Rider
Richland
Woodand Aves
Everett Person
C. A. Parker
Parker
Harry Dalton
Blackmore's Grill
S. Court St
Columbus
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in Nelsonville
Ralph G. Schultz, 31, of Nelsonville Route 1 pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 25.00 and costs by Mayor Herman G. Ogg after state highway patrolmen said his car rear ended a vehicle driven by Mrs. June Hashman, 22, of 1152 Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Schultz
Nelsonville
Herman G. Ogg
Schultz
June Hashman
Chestnut St
Army air crews home on leave and navy recruits from Athens area
Capt Roger J. Jones Jr and First Lieut Joseph Gill return on 15 day leaves from Fairmont Army Air Field Nebr both pilots of a B 24 bomber in combat training. A Merry Christmas cable from Pvt Frank Ferry in England. Local men joining Navy include Garrett Hudnell of Athens and Hubert Bezdek to Princeton for duty as an ensign. Nine Athens County men report for basic at Great Lakes with nine day furloughs after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger J. Jones, Jr
R. J. Jones
Elmwood Place
Joseph
Gill
C. M. Gill
E. State St
Fairmont Army Air Field
Nebr
Jones
Hubert Bezdek
Princeton University
Navy
Athens County
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
David Eugene McClain
Athens
Lee Edmond Barrows
Harland Bernard Harris
Amesville
Russell Joseph Norris
Glouster
Ralph Smith
Charles Bynon Faires
Russell Alfred McVance
Jacksonville
Price Eugene Davis
Stewart
Emerson Sunday Barstow
Buchtel
Ernest Jay Glass
Carbondale
Glouster Teams Set For Tonight Bowl of Games
The Glouster Chauncey Dover Blue Devils face the Glouster Tom Cats tonight at 7 30 at Chauncey. The Reserves play at 6 30 followed by the Varsity contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils
Glouster Tom Cats
Noble Named To State Post In Ohio Penitentiary
Ray A. Noble of Columbus is appointed deputy warden of the Ohio Penitentiary, effective January 1, succeeding retiree August Park. Noble, 48, has served since 1940 as a field examiner in the State Welfare Department and previously held posts with the U S marshal service, Ohio adjutant general’s office, Mahoning County relief, WPA, and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank D. Henderson
Ohio Penitentiary
Ray A. Noble
Noble
August Park
State Welfare Department
U. S
Ohio
Ohio Adjutant General's Office
Mahoning
Works Progress Administration
Athens
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Penitentiary Guard
Funeral Rites Held for Lewis R Northrop Chauncey
Funeral services for Lewis R Northrop age 57 former Chauncey resident were held Thursday at the Church of God Chauncey with pastor Clarence Way presiding. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include wife Mary ten children ten grandchildren his father and five sisters and two brothers Sister Mrs William Adams of near Chauncey is noted as a sister.
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Chauncey
Lewis R. Northrop
Church of God In
Clarence Way
Greenlawn
C. F. Wallace
Theodore Kelzenburg
John Marshall
Flo Kelzenburg
Mary
William Adams
Teachers Have Christmas Party in Home Economics Room
Teachers enjoyed a Christmas party in the Home Economics room on Wednesday night. Lowell Cole led entertainment and Christine Brown led singing while Helen Sims arranged refreshments and Analee Vore handled favors. A gift exchange occurred with several teachers present including Supt. Wayne Matthews and Principal Leah Featherston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Lowell Cole
Christine Brown
Helen Sims
Analee Vore
Supt
Wayne T. Matthews
Leah G. Featherston
Shirley Thomas
Ruth Hartley
Ruth Fiske
Pauline Bowe
Erma Roberts
Frances L. Howard
Mrs
Floyd Cooper
Christmas Greeting From Overseas Soldier to Chauncey Hammon
Pvt. Willard H. Lanning sends Christmas wishes from North Africa to Mrs. Vess Ham mond Chauncey. He enlisted January 11 and has been overseas since May. His wife Arvella Risor and their two month old son Roger Leon live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kisor, before he goes to the Army. Willard worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Columbus before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Vess Hammond
Pvt
Willard H. Lanning
North Africa
Arvella Risor
Roger Leon
Fred Kisor
An, R. D
Willard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus
Ration Roundup: U S War Ration Details by State
The Associated Press outlines current rationing for Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. It lists Green Stamps A through F, Brown Stamps L through P, Sugar Stamp 29, Shoes Stamp 18, and gas, tire, fuel oil, and liquor allowances with expiry dates and book numbers. It notes coupon validity through specified dates and state license requirements on coupon faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Marshfield Resident Cleophas Barnett Dies at 65
Cleophas K. Barnett 65 a Virginia native who ran a farm in New Marshfield died after a several weeks illness. Survived by wife Mary and children Lester Chesapeake and Edith Mc Neal Middleport. Funeral at Christian Church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in local cemetery. Friends may call Hoodlet Funeral Home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Cleophas K. Barnett
Virginia
The
Christian Church
Barnett
Mary
Lester
Chesapeake
Edith McNeal
Middleport
Hoodlet
Chauncey Pupils Stage Holiday Operetta and Playlet
Chauncey Elementary grades presented the operetta The Magi's Gift in a medieval setting with special costumes and dances. Primary pupils performed the Santa Claus playlet with various figures. High school students staged a one act with music, while Sugar Creek and Millfield schools held Christmas programs led by staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Brown
Sugar Creek
Gladys Simpkins
Bernadene West
Irene Grogan
East Millfield
West Millfield
Christmas Program at Chauncey Church of Christ
Services at the Church of Christ in Chauncey on Sunday December 19 begin 9:30 a m with Sunday School where Primary Department children present a Christmas program. The service continues with Communion and morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Sunday Service Schedule at Church of God
Chauncey Howard Pennell presides over the Sunday School at 9 30 a m. followed by morning preaching at 10 30 and evening service at 7 p m. The Young People's meeting at 6 15 p m is led by Flo Kelzenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Church
Carbondale
Chauncey
Howard Pennelly
Church of God
Flo Kelzenburg
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Thens Messenger
Torch
Aratrooper
Africa
Fharles Moore
Durkee
Tcloc Toe
Wokar
Merica’s
A&p
A&p Food
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Alfred Cornells
Valley
R.E. Burson
Frank Ferry
England
Garrett Harley Hudnell
U. S. Naval Armed Guard Center
New Orleans
8Th Naval District
H. M. Hudnell
Seaman Hudnell
British Isles
Caribbean Sea
the Plains High School
Cpl
Paul James
Norval James
Millfield
E. James
E. Union
Onaries Neilson
Ihe
W Plains
Ted
Calvin Juniper
U. S. Navy
South Pacific
Charles Nelson
Charles
JL. D. Nelson
the Plains
Ohio University
Army
Raymond McPhersor
Canton
Orland McPherson
Athens High School
Kroger
Josie Scott
Woodland Ave
John. E. Scott
George Misner
Lancaster
Audrey Misner
Misner
Sgt
Floyd Misner
Pfc
Herman Misner
Louisiana
BERRY
SS Capital Finance Corp
State
Northrop
Marshfield
Dew Nelsonville
Berry Athens
Ie Joseph Aspir
California
Paramount
Cross Bros
W. Union St
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
City Hall
Athens Home Telephone Company
Alll
C. L. Jones
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