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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1941

Page

5

Navy Enlistment Open to University Juniors and Seniors

The U S Bureau of Navigation reopens the V 7 Reserve Midshipman Program allowing juniors and seniors to enlist on inactive duty while remaining in school to qualify for officer training. Applicants must be U S citizens native born, 19 or older, provide registrar statements, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Athens Messenger Athens Cutee University Navy United States Bureau of Navigation United States FE. S. Lashmett Athens

Cards Remind 1500 Of Seal Sale Campaign Reach

The year’s campaign cards aim to reach diverse walks of life as part of a broader effort to promote the seal sale. Community groups and individuals respond across sectors, echoing a call to participate.

Fire damages Benz dwelling and family safe

Firefighters responded to a Benz dwelling fire on Parveen Avenue in Berender. The blaze damaged the home before it was controlled. residents were not harmed. Fire units from Gunme and Merrett streets assisted, with crews from Wo Une and Teele Camere Almere on scene.

Parveen Merrett Camere Almere Bet

Federal Agency Lends Money To Purchase Farm Machinery

The Farm Security Administration will lend funds for repair and overhaul of farm machinery for eligible borrower families. Athens County supervisor Lee ter W. Bailey announced the loan program details, outlining loan requirements and eligibility.

Farm Security Administration Leeter W. Bailey Athens County

Efans Are Here for Christmas Holiday

Fragmentary OCR note shows a holiday season display with mentions of coats and figures like Carson. Readable entities are sparse. context suggests a local festive setup and shopper activity. No clear dates or full names present to specify events or locations.

Recruiter Joke Snively Sought Marines 1911 15

unclear OCR text notes a person named Joke Snively in Athens recruiting Marines between 1911 and 1915. It mentions a recruiting officer for a group, with contact hours listed as afternoon times. The fragment hints at office visits and meetings, but many words are garbled.

Joke E. Snively Athens Weite

Child Recovers From Auto Injuries in New York Hospital

A child injured in an automobile incident is recovering at a New York hospital. Reports note treatment by medical staff and ongoing observation.

Red Cross Fund Drive Puts Athens County Total Over Seven Hundred

In a mall event the Athens County American Red Cross War Relief Fund Drive total reached 707 dollars. Local children from Coolville and Netaonville contributed small sums with phrases of hope and sacrifice, while adults urged more support for the war effort.

Athens County Coolville Netaonville

Vinton County Youth Missing Two Sought as Others Safe

The report notes a missing youth case in Vinton County with two others located safe. Authorities from McArthur outline ongoing search efforts and safety status of the remaining individuals.

Vinton County

Sheep Claims Totals Against Athens County Recount

Sheep claims filed with the Athens County Commissioners over the last six weeks total $780 for 34 sheep killed and 29 injured in dog attacks. Largest claim is Frank Koehler of Rome for $101. Other claims come from Rome Township Troy Town and Oren Kenney with various totals.

Athens County Commissioners Frank Koehler Rome Rome Township Troy Town LE Fairchild Oren Kenney

Enlistment Notices For Navy Service Muddle

Two youths listed for Navy enlistment with misspellings and partial details. Names include Walter Warfe Seelth and Robert Allen Maetion, ages 16 and about 7, sons of Jobe Cerk Seek of 6 Page Street and Mr and Mrs Eileworth Mattes respectively.

Walter Warfe Seelth Jobe Cerk Seek Robert Allen Maetion Eileworth Mattes

Sheltering Arms Residents Named in Obituary Notes

At Sheltering Arms Mr ant Mra Pete Recum 97 Eh Melherry and ant Mr ant Mre Kart Wisler 63 Rietiant Ave. Genghirs tern Moniey morning.

Ant Pete Recum Eh Melherry Kart Wisler Rietiant Ave. Genghirs Tern

Troop 56 to Greet Leaders At Meeting

Troop 56 plans a meeting in the club room of the Fit Methodst Church Teesday evening with Roy K Duper as ecoutmaster and Jimmy Willems as generant soulmaster. Senior patrol leader 1 conded the meeting and Corp M Kreteer of the State Highway Patrol will be guest speaker.

Rey Roy K. Duper Jimmy Willems Fit Methodst Teesday Dee Corp . M. Kreteer State Highway Patrol Don Pox Close Sevet John Good

Funeral services held for Mr Brett Parker of Flint Michigan

Funeral services were attended by family and friends in Outaf town for Mr Brett Parker of Flint Michigan. Attendees included Mr ant Mea CF and Teccteon along with several others.

Outaf Town Brett Parker Settey Ant Mea CF Teccteon Woshington Doc Ant Catgribes Fiepd Parker Flint, Mich

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