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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1942

Page

5

Youths Enlist in Navy Sub-station Sees Strong Recruitment in Athens

Athens Naval Recruiting Sub-station reports ongoing enlistment since Pearl Harbor. More than two men per day join across the Naval Reserve and regular navy, with 81 total enlisted in the Navy, Naval Reserve, and V-5 and V-7 programs since December 7. Names listed include Gordon Kitchner Ross and Walter William Gray among regular navy enlistees, plus several from Athens and nearby towns in the Naval Reserve. Prior to January 22, 32 had enlisted in Naval Reserve and 14 in the regular navy. 14 joined regular navy for six years between December 8 and January 22. An additional 13 men entered V-5 and V-7 programs.

Athens Pearl Harbor U. S. Navy Naval Reserve E. S. Lashmett Gordon Kitchner Ross William Leslie Barber Nelsonville Walter William Gray Dexter Robert Allen Mattox Middleport George William Morrison Glouster Clarence Milford Bjork John Paul Buck Anthony Joseph Ridolfo Paul Curtis Shellman Lloyd Tobias, Jr Joseph Floyd Chapman Guysville William Lee Chapman Athens Route 4; George Lester Cline, Chauncey; Walter Curtis Gabriel the Plains Thomas Rupert Garlinger Buchtel Dayton Arthur Hupp Trimble Harry James Johnston Chauncey Emmett Lucas Millfield George Albert McCoy John Harry McCoy Racine Carl Blair Smith Shade Charles Marion Watson McArthur Verle Vencl Hughes Delbert Hutchins Andrew Francis Covella Marion Charles Elliot Donald Arthur Cottrill John William Cowie Norman Earl Hubbard Syracuse Robert Leslie Monroe Carl Henry Moody Edward Hershal Russell Lawrence Rocky Vargo Ralph Barnhart Merrill Evertt Kimble Coalville David Edward Barnhart Harold Franklin Boling Fred Kenneth Bratka Jacksonville Robert Ray Craig Max Edward Drake Willard Nelson Fielder Harold Clinton Hull Harrisonville Perry Charles Hulbert Herbert Hunt Ralph Douglas Jackson Elmer William Guseman Cloyd Sylvester Householder Gilbert Cavanaugh Robert Vernon Juniper Rex Argubrite Reedsville Dale Edward Barnhart Coolville Paul Eugene Coen Pearl Everett Dailey Howard Earl Mount Joseph Pletiik, Jr Star Route Pomeroy Phillip Schall John Glen Abry Carl Colbert Waldron Philip Merwin Stauffer Navy

Plains Names Honor Pupils At Plains High and Elementary

The Plains schools announce honor rolls listing five seniors nine juniors five sophomores five freshmen three eighth graders and three seventh graders. Named seniors include Mary Goins Jean Bingman Irene Douglas Pat McFarland Walter Sams.

the Plains High School Mary Goins Jean Bingman Irene Douglas Pat McFarland Walter Sams Aileen Davies Geraldine Davies Jeanette Parfitt Mary Kennedy Juanita Young June Brooks Mary Campbell Jack Linscott LaDonna McDonald Georgia Michael Ruth Bickley Vada Bricker Paul Kail Roy Shamel Paul Batchelder Robert Evans Ralph Gabriel Nellie Stalder Donna Baughman Mary Jo Baughman Donna Gabriel David Winefordner Ralph Kail Wilma McHarg Dale Wharton

Plains Troop Plans Outing for Tonight

Boy Scouts of The Plains Troop plans a weiner roast for Monday night February 16 assembling at 7 p.m. The outing follows a regular meeting at The Plains High School last Monday with Roy Cline saxophonist and Robert Thompson pianist entertaining. Attendees included Rev. Frank Noel scoutmaster Walter Sams assistant scoutmaster Junior Noel Dale Wharton Robert Hawk Dud Stalder Robert Hill and many others with visitors Mr Willard Rowland and Mr Wharton.

Boy Scouts of the Plains Troop the Plains High School Roy Cline Robert Thompson Frank Noel Walter Sams Junior Noel Dale Wharton Robert Hawk Dud Stalder Robert Hill Robert Shafer Robert McAllister Robert Lopez Robert Charney Walter Reed Joe Kennedy Ralph Karl Bill Slater David Winefordner Lloyd Platt George Dresher Robert Guess Bob Evans Bernard Hillen John Goodman Dale Channel Willard Rowland Mr. Wharton

Infant Charles Sharp Dies of Pneumonia at Hamley Run

Charles Sharp an infant son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Sharp died today at home in Hamley Run from pneumonia. He was 13 months old and survived by grandparents Mrs Cornelius Sharp Mr and Mrs Algood three brothers Granville Richard Franklin age ten six four and sister Elizabeth age eight. Funeral services will be at Hoodlett Funeral Home New Marshfield Thursday at noon with burial in West State St Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Charles Sharp Theodore Sharp Hamley Run Cornelius Sharp Algood Granville Richard Franklin Elizabeth Hoodlett New Marshfield West State St

Martha French Dies at Home of Her Daughter

Martha French age 1 died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. George L. Stout in Mineral. She leaves four daughters Mrs. Stout Mrs. Lina Scott of Chillicothe Mrs Arthur Antle of Amesville and Mae French at home and Carl French of Lima. Her husband and daughter Carrie Greisheimer of Portsmouth preceded her in death. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Mineral Methodist Church with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery.

Martha French George L. Stout Mineral Stout Lina Scott Chillicothe Arthur Antle Amesville Mae French Carl French Lima Carrie Greisheimer Portsmouth Mineral Methodist Church New Marshfield

Athens Senior High Band and Glee Club Concert at School

Athens Senior High School Band and Boys' Glee Club present a 7:30 p.m. concert in the high school auditorium. Nearly 100 students, directed by Floyd K Prince, perform modern classical and patriotic pieces including Balaton Pax Ft Labor Minuet and Bolero. The Boys' Glee Club adds Ciribiribin I Think of Thee Margarita Soft Shadows Falling School Days I Saw Sammy and Sally in Our Alley. Tickets available at the school.

Athens Floyd K. Prince F. L. Buchtel Jane Maccombs Cadenza Club Gabriel Pares Hayden-Holmes Herbert L. Clarke Army Harry L. Alford Edward van Loock Crosley Irving Berlin Boys’ Glee Club Pestalozza-Wick Margarita Meyer-Helmund Flemming Denza Sammy Sally Wick

Draft Is Most Democratic at OU Convocation

James argues during an Ohio University convocation that the non voluntary draft is more democratic and effective than volunteering. He calls for universal registration for men 18 to 65 and for women to participate in the crisis. Col Churchill, Dr Horace Houf, and Sherwood Jones emphasize systematic fairness and youth duty.

Ohio University Herman G. James James George James M. Churchill Ohio University Rotc United States Horace T. Houf Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1 Sherwood Jones Ohio University Inter-fraternity Council Youth of America

Athens Teachers Begin Courses in First Aid

Athens City Schools enroll teachers in Standard First Aid to bolster civilian defense. Staff participate in defense stamps drives and Red Cross, with plans for emergency housing space and air raid drills amid rising student defense stamp ownership.

Athens Eugene Cottle Civilian Defense Organization Red Cross Defense PTA Commerce Art Department Athens School Board

Cleveland Spencer Dies In Hospital on Sunday

New Straitsville Ohio June 14 1935 Cleveland Spencer 57 died Sunday morning at Perry County Hospital New Lexington He is survived by a son Harry Elyria two brothers Monroe Spencer Columbus Frank Spencer Elyria and three sisters Mrs Della Reynolds Elyria Mrs Nellie Jones Elyria and Mrs Alfred Mathews Sr New Straitsville The funeral will be Tuesday at two o clock at the home of Mrs Alfred Mathews Sr New Straitsville with Rev George M Hughes in charge

New Straitsville Cleveland Spencer Perry County Hospital New Lexington Harry Elyria Monroe Spencer Columbus Frank Spencer Della Reynolds Nellie Jones Alfred Mathews Sr Alfred Mathews George M. Hughes

Eastern Star Plans for Dinner and Inspection

The Athens Chapter Order of Eastern Star announces its annual inspection Friday evening February 20. A 6 p.m. dinner precedes the inspection at the Christian Church dining room. Reservations should be made with Sarah Westfall.

Athens Order of Eastern Star The Christian Church Sarah Westfall

Wingett Father and Son Register for Military Service

Wayne Wingett and his son David, age 20, registered for possible military service at Lodi High School. Wingett, a World War I veteran and examiner for the State Department of Taxation, served in the army previously.

Wayne Wingett David Lodi Wingett State Department of Taxation

Athens City Hall seeks defense corps volunteers by deadline

The Athens Citizens Defense Corps calls all unregistered volunteers to report to City Hall by Thursday February 19 to organize, assign duties, and prepare for a mass meeting. It details demolition, road repair, decontamination, and emergency food and housing crews with required training and leadership.

Athens Citizens Defense Corps Messenger Husky Public Works Department Laverne S. Lausche Corps Lausche

Valentine Party At West Side School For First Grade

Spend Dollar To Entertain Miss Louisa Steele's class at the West Side School. PTA award winners spent the dollar on a Valentine party with a table decorated in theme. Prizes went to Keith Gloeckner and Larry Schwartz for a fast Valentine jig-saw puzzle.

Louisa Steele West Side PTA Archie Schwartz Larry Schwartz Carmel Willa Jean Marlow Keith Gloeckner Ronnie Saunders Billy Marlow Virginia Huffman Bill Wolfe Donald Tolliver Jerry Galvin Nancy Goodchild Blaine Carpenter Raymond Goodfellow Larry Hamilton Leonard Mitchell Charles Lee Carr

Betty Pincelli Dies at Home in Albany

Betty Pincelli 22 died Sunday morning at her Albany home after an eight month illness. She lived in Albany all her life, was a Albany High School graduate and Baptist. She is survived by husband Dow. daughter Sue. parents Winfield and wife. two sisters and seven brothers. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Friends may call at G F Pincelli’s Route 50 home.

Betty Pincelli Albany Albany High School The Baptist Church Hayes Jean Clarence William Clyde Glen Columbus Jack Waverly Hebbardsville G. F. Pincelli

Paramuthia Lodge Plans Tuesday Master Mason Degree

A special meeting of Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 Free and Accepted Masons will be held at the Masonic Temple Tuesday at 7 30 p m to confer the Master Mason Degree Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served after the degree work announced today by Ural V Westfall worshipful master

Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 Masonic Temple Ural V. Westfall

Admission and discharges at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. Bertha Daggett, 36 N High St, admitted Sunday for major surgery today. Discharges include W A Carpenter 46 Elmwood Place Roy L Dupler 537 Richland Ave John Hull Athens Route 4 Charles Bond McArthur Route 2 and C W Henderson Amesville. Also released Sunday Steve Forgoress Trimble and Sam Jeffers Athens Route 5.

Bertha Daggett N. High St Sheltering Arms Hospital W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place Roy L. Dupler Richland Ave John Hull Athens Charles Bond McArthur C. W. Henderson Amesville Steve Forgoress Trimble Sam Jeffers

Red Cross expands First Aid class offerings in Athens County

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter will offer more Standard and Advanced First Aid classes as new instructors become available. Advanced courses include instructors Miss Charlotte LaTourette and Mr. William Herbert with many named participants from Nelsonville and Chauncey, detailing skills from wound care to artificial respiration.

Athens County Red Cross Chapter Red Cross Charlotte LaTourette Rosemary Austin Marjorie Beasley Alice Bijornstad Anna Jean Cannon B. F. Cutler Estelle Gottlieb Mary Gruber Rita Hammond Sarah Hatcher Jewell Moore Nellie Moore Audrey Meighan Ann Matheny Valentia Frock William Herbert James Atterholt Ralph Broadel Byron Brown Rowan Crawford Gerald Davis Howard Daly John Fekete William Hess Robert Johnson Charles Jones

William Deal Preaches At Pilgrim Services

Evangelist William S. Deal of North Carolina leads a revival at the Athens Pilgrim Church on Congress and Washington Streets with nightly 7 30 services this week. He preaches on topics including Wrestling With God The Flint Christian Wells of Salvation and A Challenge To Youth with singing led by Deal and others.

Athens Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts William S. Deal North Carolina

Izaak Walton League Meeting on Fireplace Construction

The Izaak Walton League holds a Tuesday 7:30 p m meeting in the fire department rooms. President F P Bundy will speak on Theory and Practice of Fireplace Construction with suggestions for modifying the cabin fireplace.

League Izaak Walton League F. P. Bundy Lzank Walton Cabin

Nudge Your Lazy Liver Tonight

An old advertisement promotes Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards to stimulate bile flow and ease constipation. It pledges vitality through vegetable tablets and urges readers to buy boxes priced 15 30 and 60 cents at local drugstores.

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Plains Security Bank Court ST. Athens Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Aeen L. H. Donaldson Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Standard Fuel Company Ohio Hampton Coal Company Murray City HM. Donaldson Esther Louella Chute Washington Street Esther Lovella Chute Oaen A. B. Wells Eather Louella Chute Joan F. Newcomb Cleveland Spencer Eastern Star Wayne Wingett and Son Athens City Hall Defense Corps Harold E. Wise Dwight Rutherford D. B. Green Hugh Jefferson Oscar Fulton H. C. Dorman P.O. Nichols Roy Robinson Joseph B. Grogan W. J. Trautwein Blaine R. Goldsberry Laverne F. Lausche Frank Phillips Fulton Watt Grover Grover City Waterworks Public Works Division War Department Health Department R. K K. Green Beechnut Coal Company Carbon Hill R. BF. Green Emergency Food and Housing Corps H. J. Huffman Virginia Paramuthia Lodge Ralph McCambridge Jacob Pierce Fred Schleicher Mark Ullman Jerome Zaden Otto Zeman Pég Barber Claire Beebe Dorothy Brock Edith Hardy Robert Harrison Lois Hodgson C. D. McClanahan Gladys Post Paul Seifs Connie Vollman William Deal Josepi Lostro Building Athens, Ohio Ara Ltue Athens Pharmacy Florida Celery Dixie Maid Dixie
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