Athens County selects 33 for general military service
Se lectees from Athens County Draft Board No 2 reported to the Legion building for final typing at Parkersburg. Thirty three of the 49 remaining were classified 1-A for general military service, with 14 in 1-B and 12 remediable defects awaiting correction. Names of the 33 men are listed.
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Nelsonville
Ft. Hayes
Athens County
Legion Building
Frank N. Poston
Appeals Board
Colonial
Michael
Michael Canter
Lathrop
L. E. Evans
City Ministerial Association
B. A. Awe
W. M. George
Lloyd Evans
Athens County Draft Board No
Parkersburg
Advisory Board
Denzil F. Dalton
John W. Andrews
Ralph A. Brown
Ralph Cook
Harvey W. Slater
James A. Amsbury
Cecil Everett Baker
Raymond D. Tabler
Russells. Brill
Floyd Fletcher Smith
John Danko
Clarence Jackson
George H. Simonton
Raymond H. Llewellyn
Harold R. Lonas
Morgan Monroe
Perley E. McDaniel
John E. Call
Roger W. Wolfe
Clarence H. Caldwell
Wilbur A. Griffith
Eldon W. Brooks
George Auflick
Hubert N. Dickson
John S. South
Bernard J. Coakley
William R. Clark Howard G. Donaldson
Joseph Burdette
Fenton J. Dalton
Walter H. Whitmore
Foster F. Klingenberg
Paul Cloid Kurolvech
Methodist Youth To Hear Lecture In Nelsonville
The First Methodist Church in Nelsonville hosts Rev. Wm. M. George delivering a morning sermon on The Availability of Christ at 10 30. A Young People's Service follows at 6 with a Stereopticon lecture Alaska Our Last Frontier. Evening Worship at 7 features The Glory of the Commonplace Life.
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Nelsonville
Wm. M. George
First Methodist
Alaska
Methodist Church
William M. George
Alice George
Rev Evans announces church services in Nelsonville
Rev L E Evans of the Church of Christ lists next week's schedule. Sunday School 9 30, morning worship 10 30 with the subject The Power of the Second Touch. Intermediate and Senior Endeavor at 6 and 5 pm, evening worship 7, choir at 7, midweek meeting Wednesday 7.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Bankers meet in Columbus for mid winter session
Phillip B Weller John V Wood L R Kgleh Ralph Parks C D Crawford and Alonzo Figgins attended the Ohio Bankers Association mid winter session in Columbus at the Neil House Thursday to participate in the meeting with colleagues from across the state.
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Nelsonville
Phillip B Weller
John V. Wood
L. R Kgleh
Ralph Parks
C. D. Crawford
Alonzo Figgins
Columbus
Ohio Bankers Association
Neil House
Civilian Defense Council pushes school role in war effort
The Civilian Defense Council outlines school duties during wartime emphasizing practical teaching, democratic ideals, safety, savings, and first aid. It advocates Town Hall meetings, Defense Saving Stamps, and coordinated library resources, with parental input and no pressure on students. E. J. Arnold signs off.
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Civilian Defense Organization
Civilian Defense Council
Education Committee
Ohio University
Civilian Defense Committee
E. J. Arnold
Legion Volunteers Form Auxiliary State Patrol Unit
Nelsonville report details an American Legion auxiliary patrol formed to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Volunteers will train about 20 weeks, work two hours weekly, and may escort troops or aid in disasters without pay. Noted leaders include Frank Keys and Bricker endorsement. Next Athens class begins Wednesday.
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Legion
Nelsonville
Frank Keys
American Legion
Lynn Black
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Glouster
Nelson- Ville
Highway Patrol
The
John W. Bricker
Legion Post
Fred Mulligan
Frank Shivers
Ed. Carter
Connett
Margie Clark
Mildred Carlin
Goldie Duskey
Gertrude Gill
Lulu Hoskins
Mary Jacobs
Alberta Klinebriel
Myrtle Nanna
Mable Kennedy
Dorothy Ruscoe
Ethelyn Smith
Zeta Bowers
Alice Kelso
Deanville
Helen Chappie
Lucy Covert
Grace Covert
Dora Betts
Edith Huffman
Tara Hunter
Nelle DeLong
Ethel Lang
Gertrude Nixon
Bertha Nixon
Grace Thompson
Syena Thomas
Buchte
Jefferson St
Funeral services for Sarah Linscott Keirns held at Hooper Ridge
Funeral services for Sarah Linscott Keirns, died Sunday at her son Pearly Keirns home near Ames ville, were held Tuesday at Hooper Ridge Church with Rev. W. D. Robinson in charge. Community quartet sang. pallbearers were nephews. Burial in Hooper Ridge Cemetery. large crowd.
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Millfield
Sarah Linscott Keirns
Pearly Keirns
Amesville
Hooper Ridge
W. D. Robinson
Athens
Lewis Easler
Trimble
Clyde Kasler
Asa Kasler
Harlan
Homer
Fred
Emmett
Albert
Daniel Linscott
Keirns
Columbus Grove
Samuel
Emily Deffenbaugh
Katherine
Lee
Coral Teagarden
A. T. Triplett
Joe Jones
Zanesville
Stockport
Mary Davis
McConnellsville
Davis
Reverend W M George Preaches at Concord Union Church
The Concord Union Church hosts Rev. W. M. George for Sunday service at 2 30 o'clock in the afternoon. A historical note explains the origin of the word nickname from the term an ekename meaning an added name.
Market For Broilers In This Area Discussed
Nelsonville residents and poultry raisers met at the Legion Building to explore launching a local broiler industry. The nearby Southeastern Ohio egg auction has boosted interest, with its marketing facilities seen as a ready market for broilers. A follow up meeting is planned within two to three weeks.
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Nelsonville
Legion Building
Southeastern Ohio
Nelsonville Social Notes survive and church events update
Memorial services for Frances E. Willard conducted by the Women's Christian Temperance Union at Mrs. Merle Stewart's home on Jackson Street. Reports include 63 sick calls, 676 literature pages distributed, and a $1 donation for camps. A March meeting is planned at Mrs. W. M. George's home. A new youth class will meet at 9:30 A.M. Sunday. Fidelis Class bake sale postponed. Mrs. Mary McCarty sustained a broken left shoulder, hospitalized in Zanesville.
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Nelsonville
Frances E. Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Merle Stewart
Jackson St
Fay Howard
L. E. Evans
Sam Starkey
W. M. George
George
Shearer
Evans
Davis
Valentine
Mary McCarty
Zanesville
Helen Candy
Pilgrim Holiness Church Services Set in Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville schedules Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and a 7 00 evangelistic service. The Rev B A Awe delivers the sermon in morning and evening services. The Young People's Society meets at 6 00 with Miss Lillian Kinsey serving as president.
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Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. A. Awe
Young People Society
Lillian Kinsey
Magazine Campaign Reported Successful
Gallipolis notes brisk sales in the high school magazine subscription drive with progress described as satisfactory. Prizes will be awarded to participants as students work toward funding a sound apparatus for the school room.
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Gallipolis
Western Union To Place Office in Pt. Pleasant
Western Union Telegraph Co. will establish a downtown Pt. Pleasant office with W H Garis of State College Pa as temporary manager. L W Getty will host the office in his book and novelty store, with Getty to take over as manager later.
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Western Union
Pt. Pleasant
Point Pleasant
Western Union Telegraph Co
W. H. Garis
State College
L. W. Getty
Garis
Union Station
Vinton County Court Notes Retirements and Cases Highlight Board Changes
Two long serving Vinton County board of elections members will retire this spring. D. A. Martindill of McArthur and J. W. Brewer of Zaleski have totals of over 30 and 12 years respectively. Court actions include real property disputes, a divorce case, and a state wage claim. Lincoln Birthday closed courthouse and selective service exams noted. Tax collections and tire rationing updates appear alongside marriage licenses.
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Zaleski
Brewer
Republican Executive Committee
Claude Herrold
McArthur
Martindill
C. W. Smith
MacArthur
D. T. Reese McArthur
State Highway Department
Vinton County Court House
Lincoln
Vinton County
Irma Mae Allen
Ivan Seitz
Jackson Twp
Fern Dozer
Harrison
Meeting Called By County Defense Council Chairman
Walden F. Roush urges all committee members to attend tonight at 7 30 in the courthouse for a local defense council meeting.
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Point Pleasant — County
Walden F. Roush
Local Defense Council
Roush
Home Nursing Classes Study Safer Homes in Nelsonville
Nelsonville and York Township home nursing classes study safer home practices and hazard prevention. Classes led by officers include president and program chair. enrollments list numerous attendees across Nelsonville Deanville and Buchtel groups with schedules and meeting times at 16 Jefferson St and rotating afternoon hours.
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Nelsonville
York Township
Beatrice Adamson
Agnes Bateman
Jessie Baker
Emma Beard
Elizabeth Dean
Thelma Ely
Maude Evans
Mable George
Elizabeth Hall
Bertha Hoskinson
Freda Hoch
Adda
Hawk
Bertha Ingram
Hazel
Katzenbach
Mary Kessinger
Lorraine Kontner
Bertha Lawson
Margaret Langley
Adda Lewis
Helen Mohney
Wilmena Mender
Maude McClain
Marquise Morris
Ethel Midkiff
Susan Myers
Treva Pospichel
Lou Johnston
Audrey Shafer
Marie Walker
Bessie Warehime
Webb
Fannie Williams
Mary Jo Wolfe
Elaine Wolfe
Lucille Wright
Ws Warren
New Straitsville Defeated By McCluney In Basketball
New Straitsville's basketball squad fell 62 to 12 at McCluney on Friday night. The notes list local visits, school events, a student council lineup, a Curtis Wright trainee, and upcoming euchre and dance at the K of P Hall on Feb 16 along with other community happenings.
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New Straitsville
McCluney
Arnold Morris
New Lexington
Earl Slatzer
Fred Blankenship
Lena Blankenship
Albert Hite
Columbus
Vernon
Stanley Hoy
Sandusky
William Smith
Joan Hoy
Della Hoy
Andrew Phillips
Sam Nixon
St. Augustine Church
Moxahala
Priscilla
Nelle Shuttleworth
Mabel Devol
Velma Hite
Minnie Tucker
Rosa Blosser
Flossie Lillico
Josie Stobbs
Anna Abram
Dora Blankenship
Mrs. Hughes
Minnie Bird
Jessie Orndorf
Virginia Rowland
New Plymouth Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Red Cross Fund
Mrs Maggie Haas visited relatives in McArthur while Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller hosted a family dinner. Otto Newton of Jackson Township stayed with daughter Lena McDaniel's family. Illnesses include F O Stout Earl Frantz Wilmer Hardesty and Hopkins clan. Red Cross fundraiser netted 37 dollars at Friday chicken supper with local students as waitresses. Prof M L Harbarger Elizabeth Heinlein from Logan attended along with Secrest Witte from McArthur and FE T Ansel of Columbus. Rev J M Stewart received 24 dollars collected by Lawrence Dunn and assistant Michael for Brown Township Red Cross work.
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New Plymouth
Maggie Haas
McArthur
Charles Fuller
Otto Newton
Jackson Township
Lena McDaniel
F. O. Stout
Earl Frantz
Wilmer Hardesty
Hopkins
Frances Willard
Hawk
Red Cross
M. L. Harbarger
Elizabeth Heinlein
Logan
Secrest
Witte
FE. T. Ansel
Columbus
Funeral for Mrs Catherine Maurer in Buchtel
Mrs Catherine Maurer 84 died Thursday at her daughter's Chillicothe home. Funeral Saturday at St Patrick Church Buchtel, Rev Father Kelley presiding. Body to Warren Funeral Home then John Sheskey residence for Rosary tonight at 7. She leaves two daughters and a son, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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Nelsonville
Catherine Maurer
Chillicothe
St. Patrick Church
Buchtel
Father Kelley
Warren
John Sheskey
Site for Federal Home Project Opens Habitat Debate
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce reports heavy inquiries from skilled workers and families about rental housing. Few houses are available and plans for government emergency housing are uncertain due to flood-zone restrictions. Potential sites near Route 35 and the state hospital line are discussed, with flood lines limiting development south of the city and near Chickamauga Creek.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce
TNT
Kanau 2
C. E. Holzer
McCormick Creek
State Highway Department
Homer W. Walter
Stewart A. Clendenin
Pine St
State Hospital Line
Chickamauga Creek
Barber Service Tops Nelsonville City League Victory
Barber Service defeated Galvin Sohio 1026 to 913 in a City League match. Raymond Patton led with 255 in points and 6 for top pin honors as other players posted solid totals. In the Shoe Factory League, Weasels versus Woodpeckers and Woodchucks against Termites scheduled tonight. Also notes: Shea led in totals 617 and 2635 team score. school fundraiser reports $16 raised with $131 goal pending.
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Nelsonville
Barbers Service
Galvins Sohio
Raymond Patton
Wolf
The
Weasels
Woodpeckers
Woodchucks
Termites
Barber Service
Smith i
Barber
Friedrich
Galvin Sohio
Patton
Cookson
Gardner
Mellinger
Registration Weekend for Men 20 to 44 in Athens County
Nelsonville area men ages 20 to 44 not yet registered must report for registration Saturday Sunday or Monday under the amended Social Security Act. Registration sites include Amesville Coolville Stewart Shade New Marshfield Albany and Nelsonville with school buildings used except in Nelsonville where the Legion building is used. Hours are noon to 6 p m Saturday and Sunday and 7 a m to 9 p m Monday.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Draft Board
Ames ‘Ville
Coolville
Stewart, Shade
New Marshfield
Albany
Legion
Sowers Family Visits Columbus for Eye Examination
Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Clarence Sowers take their son Jack to Columbus for an eye examination on Tuesday.
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Nelsonville
Clarence Sowers
Jack
Columbus
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