Athens County reaches war bond goal near 826000
February report shows 6,474 Athens County residents subscribed to 761,839 in Fourth War Loan bonds. county trails its 826,000 quota. final totals expected after March 1. Subscriptions from corporations and institutions total 541,274 beyond local individual efforts. several major firms and state agencies allocated purchases to Athens County.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
F. H. Sands
War Finance Committee
United States Savings
Gaetan FY Pn
Sands
Treasury Department
McBee Co
Ames
York
Nelsonville
F. W. Woolworth Co
New York
Alexander
Bern
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Lodi
Rome
Trimble
Troy
Waterloo
Athens City
Seek Applicants for Training at Ohio
Men and women aged 16 to 55 in Athens and nearby areas are invited to learn a trade while paid. H H Sands of the USES announced a Patterson Field representative will interview applicants in Athens February 21 to 23 for civil service positions. Trainees choose sheet metal or machine shop courses at Ohio University with a starting salary of 1500 dollars per year. Upon basic training completion they transfer to Patterson Field at government expense.
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Athens
H. H. Sands
United States Employment Service
Civil Service Commission
Patterson Field
Dayton
Ohio University
Department of Training
J C Hall OU Graduate Dies in Niles
J C Hall 57 of Niles died Thursday in a Youngstown hospital. A Morgan County native and Ohio University graduate, he taught chemistry at Niles High School and formerly led Nelsonville schools. Surviving: wife Gladys Pough Hall two brothers Wendell Fred and sister Mrs Don Brown. Funeral services in Niles and Glouster Sunday at 2 oclock with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
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H. A. Elkins
E. State St
Jesse Charles Hall
Niles
Youngstown
Hall
Morgan County
Ohio University
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Nelsonville
Niles High School
Gladys Pough Hall
Fred
Wendell
Don Brown
Glouster
Maplewood Cemetery
Gasoline Fire Damages Basement in Athens Home
Firefighters were called to 66 Stimson Ave in Athens last evening to extinguish a small basement fire. Charles Grossenbacker said gasoline on clothes ignited while washing. Fire Chief C A Parker reported only slight damage.
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Athens City
Charles Grossenbacker
Stimson Ave
Grossenbacker
C. A. Parker
Mayor Fines Albany Man for Intoxication
Perry Russell 33 of Albany was fined $5 and costs today by Mayor Franz Woodworth for intoxication in a municipal proceeding.
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Perry Russell
Albany
Franz Woodworth
Separate Returns Effect Savings For Man in Service and His Wife
An article explains how a serviceman and his wife, the Doughboys, can save taxes by filing separate returns. It details their 1943 earnings, deductions, and credits, showing that individual filings yield larger refunds and lower liability than a joint return, with specifics on tax amounts and forgiveness of 1942 tax.
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Johnny Doughboy
Johnny
Mary Doughboy
Mary
Victory
Doughboys
Church
Johnn
Sam
Treasury
Tim
Ration Roundup for Ohio and Nearby States
Ration details cover processed foods meats sugar shoes gas fuel and tires with stamp values and expiry dates across Ohio Michigan Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia. Also notices the dismissal of Floyd E. Williams v Industrial Commission of Ohio in Athens County Court.
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Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Floyd E. Williams
The
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Williams
State
Disappeared Over Night with Kleerex Pimples
A promotional note claims Kleerex clears pimples overnight using Kieeres liquid. Users praise clear complexions and reduced embarrassment after a single application. Athens Pharmacy backs the product with a money back guarantee and bold recommendations.
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Kleerex
Athens Pharmacy
Statewide physical fitness plan outlined in Athens meeting
Ohio officials in Athens outlined a state wide program uniting school college and community activities to condition all residents for home war and industrial service. The plan envisions county and local efforts with a learn to swim campaign for youths 16 to 18 and uses school recreation facilities statewide.
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Athens
Paul E.andis
State Department of Education
John B. van Why
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Glen Hanes
Athens County
O. C. Bird
Sarah Hatcher
Charlotte E. la Tourrette
Ohio University
Mildred Fink
Fred Mullenix
Marietta
Meigs
Gallia
Washington
Perry
Hocking
Vinton
Noble
Jackson
Heard Landis
Ohio State Council of Defense
Landis
Fifteen Messenger Carriers Make Weekly Honor Roll
Fifteen Athens messenger carrier boys appear on the weekly honor roll for delivering a complaint free week. Recipients include Tilly Driscoll, Herbert Harris, Jimmy Westfall, Roger Gilkey, Tom Bowler, Gene Merrill, Thomas Danny Watkins,anny Morrison, Ren P Soman, Dick Clippinger, Charles Vy, Ben Robe, Carlos Ty, Don Carr.
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Athens
Tilly Driscoll
Herbert Harris
Jimmy Westfall
Roger Gilkey
Tomm
Gene Merrill Thomas
Danny Watkins
Anny Morrison
Ren P Soman
Dick Clppinger
Charles Vy
Ben Robe
Carlos Ty
Don Carr
Rainfall and Temps Report from Athens
Rainfall in Athens yesterday measured .12 inch. The high reached 43 degrees and the low last night was 35. At noon today the temperature stood at 37 with clear skies.
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Athens
Ohio U postpones Founders Day and games amid scarlet fever
President W. S. Gamertsfelder announced the postponement of the Founders Day convocation and the Ohio Miami basketball game along with dances and other large university gatherings for an indeterminate period. He said precautions are being taken to prevent spread and that closing the university is not believed necessary.
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W. S. Gamertsfelder
Ohio-Miami
Gamertsfelder
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