Army Advisory Board Names D Project Sub Committees
The Athens Army Advisory Committee unveiled its sub committees led by Col. William H. Speidel with chairs including Rev. Harold F. Kellogg and Charles Woodworth. Members will study World War II honor rolls, employer leaves for National Guard and Reserve, schoolRecruiter coordination, Universal Military Training, and public Army policy outreach.
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Athens Army Advisory Committee
William H. Speidel
Speidel
Speider
E. T. Hellebrandt
Homer T. Baird
Harold F. Kellogg
John Jagers
C. J. Ailstock
Iris Fierce
Ernest McGraner
William F. Strickland
Charles Woodworth
Co. B. Nye
Evan Edwards
Lewis McBride
Gail Watkins
Raymond A. Lee
Compton
D. M. Goddard
William R. Lee
Evan R. Collins
Ray E. Cavenee
A. G
T. S. Robe
Gladys E. Brooks
Earl C. Cooper
Death claims Athens County man's sister
Mrs Anna Kittle King 64 of Crooksville died after a four month illness. Survived by husband Clint King three sons Paul Akron Byron Cleveland Morian Crooksville three daughters Madge Walters Dayton Martha King Ohio University faculty and Mary Ruth King at home. Also three grandchildren and brothers Hull Kittle Glouster and Fred Kittle Athens. Funeral Saturday 1 pm at Crooksville Christian Church with burial in Crooksville Cemetery.
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Anna Kittle King
Crooksville
Clint King
Paul
Akron
Byron
Cleveland
Morian
Madge Walters
Dayton
Martha King
Ohio University
Mary Ruth King
Hull Kittle
Glouster
Fred Kittle
Athens
Birth Announcements and Admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital
Births noted for Nelson Rothnar at Zaleski and Ernie Welch at Harrisonville. Admissions include Wayne Kastely of Athens for medical care. Discharges list several mothers and infants from Athens Glouster Dexer New Marshfield. Names include Emma Palmer Athens Barbara Conway Zaleski Ruthadell Wilson Guysville and Dan Morrison Athens with listed partners and ages.
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Nelson Rothnar
Zaleski
Ernie Welch
Harrisonville
Wayne Kastely
Athens
Charles Rife
Dexter
Lewis Gatchel
Glouster
Robert Smith
Elmo Landis
Delmar Taylor
New Marshfield
Emma Palmer
Barbara Sue Conway
Ruthadell Wilson
Leslie Windsor
Guysville
Dan Morrison
Henderson To Go on Trial in Gwinn Slaying
Ten extra petit jurors were summoned for the second degree murder trial of 23 year old Charles R. Henderson, set to begin Monday in Athens. The list adds jurors from Athens and nearby towns alongside the original October venire as authorities prepare for the Gwinn case.
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Henderson
Gwinn
Charles R. Henderson
Veniremen
Athens Route 5
John Gwinn
Meigs County Woman Dies Here Thursday
Mrs. Martha Mace 87 longtime Meigs County resident died Thursday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Widow of Armstead Mace she had lived with daughter Mrs. Carrie Morrison for 10 years. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. J. R. Head Missoula Montana Mrs. Zora Couch Spokane Washington Mrs. Daisy Moore Columbus and son Charles E. Mace Spokane. Funeral at Temple Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Martha Mace
Meigs County
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mace
Armstead Mace
Carrie Morrison
Carpenter
Montana
Morrison
J. R. Head
Missoula
Mont
Zora
Navy plans enlistment of women in regular service
GI Board outlines tentative steps to appoint and enlist women in the regular Navy with expected authorizing legislation next session. Enlistments may run 2 to 6 years under continuous service, with other terms 3 4 or 6 years. postwar rating structures may apply. Women over 31 may qualify if combined age and active service under 31. extensions to June 30 1948 remain voluntary.
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Congress
Navy
Wartime aviation cadets may be reinstated under 1948 program
Athens Recruiting Station announced that curtailed Aviation Cadet program ends may see reinstatement for unmarried men ages 20 to 26 with two or more years of college. About 35 000 cadets affected by training terminations could be accommodated as the program expands to 3 000 cadets in 1948. Former cadets should contact Headquarters US Air Force Aviation Cadet Section in Washington, D C for instructions. Other interested men should reach T Sgt Harold Buck at the Athens post office for guidance.
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Air Force
Athens
US Air Force
Aviation Cadet Section
Washington
D. C
Harold Buck
Army Extension Course program to offer 1000 new courses
The Army plans rapid expansion over three years, preparing about 1,000 new courses for the Extension Course program. This boost aims to broaden access to civilian and military education through expanded distance and home study.
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Army
Early Gift Exchange Urged by Athens Merchants
Athens shoppers faced a bleaker morning as Christmas buying set a new local record with purchases about 10 percent above last year. Merchants say exchanges must be completed by New Year’s Day for local customers, and by January 5 for out of town buyers.
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Athens
Oscar Fulton
The
Athens Retail Mer
Land Transfers in Athens County Prompt Several Property Deals
W B and Emma Noyes sell to C E and Mary J Coleman three tracts in Carthage and Troy Townships totaling 50 acres plus 12 acres and a 25 by 12 rod plot. Suttons sell to Coffmans a School Lot in Canaan Township. Ackleys sell to Jeffers a quarter section in Waterloo with exceptions. Van Dyke sells four tracts in Alexander Township totaling 3.50 7.30 2.50 and 37.37 acres with reservations. Buck Burk and others sell to Bolin Inlet 8 of Athens Township. Joseph sells to David. Addingtons swap in Trimble. Multiple other transfers include Front St. tracts in Gloucester and various Inlets and Additions in Athens and surrounding townships.
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W. B
Emma Noyes
C. E
Mary J. Coleman
Little Hocking
Carthage
Troy Township
Grover
Lucy K. Sutton
Burland
Forrest Coffman
Athens
Canaan Township
George P
Mary M. Ackley
Ray
Ethel G. Jeffers
New Marshfield
Waterloo Township
Frank R
Edith E. van Dyke
John R. Pringle
Alexander Township
Carl C
Pauline S. Buck
Wade W
Catharine E. Burk
Henry
Eliza Bolin
Inlet
Athens Township
Lil
Trimble
Paul E
Ann I. Addington
Canton
Clyde Earl Addington
Oscar P
Fay Bingham
James J
Rose Sweeney
McKinstry
Parker
Lewis
Blanche Talbert
Glouster
James Carey
Front St
Violet Starn
Athens County
M. Adeline Gilkey
Jess Gilkey
McCoy's Addition
Albany
Lee Township
Millie F. Brown
Hawley L
Mary E. Sprague
Fairfield
Clarence J
Mildred R. Crum
Trustees of
Ohio , University
Outlet
E. H
D. H. Moore
Glen O
Lillian H. Staneart
Robert H
Jean Grace Moore
Beckley
W. Va
Florence B
Delta Schoonover
Gail B
W. N. Fielder
Franklin T. Blackford
Edward B
Maxine Blackford
Dorothy A. Blackford
Angelo
Rose Pappas
Jackson
Fort Hayes Offers 150 Courses for Reserve Personnel
Headquarters Ohio Military District Ft Hayes announces a postwar self study program started in March 1946. It aims to keep Organized Reserve Corps and National Guard members prepared for wartime duties by studying the latest military developments. Applications available at Ft Hayes or through unit commanders.
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National Guard
Organized Reserve Corps
Henry Hefti
Erle Bridgewater, Jr
Fred H. Sands
R. B. Rypma
Raymond A. Lee
Ohio Military District
Ft. Hayes
Eight Year Old Killed in Elevator Shaft Fall
In Cleveland an eight year old boy Arthur D. Smith died after falling into an open shaft at the Lederee Terminal Co warehouse. The child accompanied by his stepfather George A. Layhue a watchman, was left unattended as Layhue moved to inspect another area.
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Cleveland
Arthur D. Smith
Lederee Terminal Co
George A. Layhue
Older Jobless Dominate BUC Rolls
Columbus Ohio unemployment data show older workers facing job hurdles as 45 and older comprise most first time beneficiaries. Officials note that easing age hiring rules could aid reemployment while November benefit recipients fall to postwar low, with non veterans outpacing veterans.
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Columbus
Frank J. Collopy
Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Ohio
Collopy
Divorce Granted On Cross Petition In Common Pleas Court
Mrs. Virgene Sheffield is granted divorce on her cross petition as John Sheffield’s petition for gross neglect of duty is dismissed. Custody of a child goes to the mother. she receives household goods while Sheffield keeps the automobile. The father must pay $7.50 weekly for child support.
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Virgene Sheffield
Common Pleas
John Sheffield
Sheffield
Divorce suit filed eleven weeks after wedding
Mrs Bonnie Sherman asks Common Pleas Court to dissolve her marriage to Joseph Sherman of Smithfield after an 11 week union. She alleges gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeks a temporary support allowance and restoration to her maiden name Wicks.
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Common Pleas Court
Bonnie Sherman
Joseph Sherman
Smithfield
Sherman
Wicks
Trimble Man Sued Over Auto Sale in Common Pleas
Errett Ball files suit in Common Pleas Court against Sylvester Napper for $325 plus interest over an automobile sale on August 16, 1946. Ball alleges Napper agreed to pay $825 but has paid only $500 so far.
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Common Pleas
Errett Ball
Sylvester Napper
Trimble Ball
Napper
Athens Cotillion Club Dance at Armory Saturday
The Athens Cotillion Club announces a monthly dance this Saturday from nine to twelve at the Armory. The event invites members and guests to enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing.
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Athens Cotillion Club
Armory
Yule Brings Cold Spell After Christmas
A cold wind and light snow settled over the city after Christmas. The low dropped to six degrees at dawn, with a 38 degree high later. Snow measured about three quarters of an inch, and the forecast noted a morning low around 28 degrees as of 9:30 a.m. Friday per weather observer Mrs. C N France.
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Mercury
C. N. France
Five Men Fined Christmas Day In Mayor Court
Five men pleaded guilty and paid fines of five dollars and costs each on intoxication charges in the Christmas Day session of Mayor Franz Woodworth. The group included John R. Sewell Aaron Thomas Collins William E. Bartlett Rexford Nickoson and Howard L Evans along with two others Luzern D Pierce and Louis Skinner who also faced intoxication counts and fines.
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Franz Woodworth
John R. Sewell
Albany
Thomas Collins
Athens
William E. Bartlett
Columbus
Rexford Nickoson
Howard L. Evans
Oak Hill
Woodworth
Luzern D. Pierce
Highland Ave
Louis Skinner
Sunnyside Dr
Firemen Called Twice In Athens On Christmas Eve
Athens firemen answered two calls on Christmas Eve but reported no fire damage. Mrs. Frank Shea summoned the department about 4 20 p m when a kitchen range pilot light failed and roared like a blowtorch. The second call from Bill James residence cited chimney soot ignition. Assistant Chief Dalton urged callers to contact 190 directly to avoid delays.
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Athens
Frank Shea
S. Shafer St
Charles Dalton
Bill James
Riverside Dr
Dalton
Fire Department
Snow Closes Roads As Holiday Crashes Hurts Two
Snow at three quarters of an inch blanketed area roads delaying crews who kept main highways passable. Two Christmas crashes were reported with Edward Binford severely injured after a Route 13 crash near Glouster. A three car Route 50A collision near Amesville left one driver under arrest for suspected drunkenness.
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Harry Richards
Columbus
Edward Binford
Glouster
Binford
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Andy Goodman Glouster
Amesville
Romanus Cunningham
Cutler
Dr. Westfall in Critical Condition in New Orleans
Dr. Stuart Westfall, son in law of Mr and Mrs F W Phillips, is listed in critical condition at Charity Hospital New Orleans after a virus infection in the bloodstream left him unconscious for ten days Mrs Phillips wife of the doctor’s son in law traveled to New Orleans to be with him and his family.
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Stuart Westfall
F. W. Phillips
New Orleans
Westfall
Eileen Phillips
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Vera Pauline Reynolds
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Frederick Spurgeon Cooper
Violet Mae Keirns
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F. P. Ables & Son
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James Knight
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Wiost Slote
Bessie May Weser
Huntington
Mary A. Underwood
G. M. Foster
Coalville
Coolville
Jesus
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Church OF Christ
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Athens Bottling Works, Inc
Chauncey, Ohio
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Pee Ie Wan and
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Cross Bros
Frank H. Cross
State Highway Patrol
Clyde EF
Parsons
Harold L. Glover
Edward Thomas
Sugar Creek
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Leonard Lent
R. E. Stephenson
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