Athens County 37 at First Meeting of Coordinating Committee
The Athens County Veterans Coordinating Committee announced aims and functions at its first gathering of 37 members hosted by the K T Croawen Post of the American Legion. The group outlined actives under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 covering education, employment, housing, and health with involvement from Ohio University, veterans groups, and local banks and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens County Veterans Coordinating Committee
K.T. Croawen
American Legion
John W. Bricker
Ralph H. Stone
J. R.O' Devore
War Manpower Commission
F. A. Lavelle
The
Veterans’ Organizations
Darrel Adams
Colmbus
Veterans Administration
Dilley
Ohio University
F. H. Sands
Bank of Athens
NBA
Philip Welter
First National Bank
Nelsonville
J. H. Schaad
Farm Security Administration
J. H. McClure
Athens National Bank
HL H. Sands
U. S. Employment Service Office
Athens
Extension Service
United Spanish-American War Veterans
AAA
Ohio General Assembly
Veterans’ Service
J. KE. Householder
C. J. Allstock
John Wood
Veterans Coordinating Committees
Armed Services
the Legion and Auxiliary
Red Cross
Soldiers Relief Commission
U. S. Employment Service
Farm Bureau
Kiwanis
Selective
State expert discusses reforestation in Southeastern Ohio
F W Dean from the Ohio Experiment Station spoke at Mechanicsburg School on natural forest recovery. He said topsoil loss prevents natural growth of white oak elm and ash, but subsoil supports sumac and sassafras and native woods can reclaim land over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
F. W. Dean
Ohio Experimentation Station
Mechanicsburg
Dean
Waterloo State Forest Reserve
Hocking River Rises After Rain in Athens Ohio
The Hocking River rose to 10.58 feet as Athens reports a high of 58 degrees and a low of 49 with 0.73 inches of rain. Mention of German Oder and Rhine rivers notes their flow through industrial mining and farming regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hocking
Oder
Rhine
Germany
Hat and Mug as Symbols in a Married Couple's Respect
A reflection on how a hat and a mug evolved into meaningful symbols within a marriage, representing mutual respect for each other’s rights and differences of opinion. The objects signify how small daily items can embody shared values and lasting partnership.
Veterans Group Initiates Aid Program With 127th AAF
A six month effort by the 127th Army Air Forces Group in the Mediterranean honors Cpl. Harry V. Gorby and highlights air crews including Lt. Carl F. Calloway, with praise for the group’s bomb destruction record. The bulletin notes training programs in Italy and updates on service members from Ohio, including Bastogne references and local families. Also covered are a Washington state base pilot and a mayoral fine in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Harry V. Gorby
Securacy
Bom
Gorby
Margaret
N. Shafer St
Athens
Funeral for Samel Hayes in McArthur today
Mrs W Ho Warthman of Poplar Ave attends the funeral service for her uncle Samel Hayes this afternoon in McArthur. City Federation White Elephant sale chairmen will meet at City Building Friday afternoon at 2 30 p m
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SALE
White Elephant
Married Couple Fight Over Bottle
A couple argues over their last dose of PRO-LAM medicine. The ad promotes PRU-LAX as a gentle, effective laxative for gas dizziness headaches heartburn indigestion and constipation with a money back guarantee from Athens Pharmacy in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
North Court St
New Policy on Ration Books Is Announced
Local War Price and Rationing Board announces a new policy on reissuing war ration books three and four. Effective today applications for reissuance are held for 30 days. Coupons will be torn out up to the issuance date, not the application date.
WPB Brown-Out Rules Cited by Mayor Woodworth
Mayor Franz Woodworth quotes WPB prohibitions on electricity use under brown-out orders. Prohibited outdoor advertising, display lighting, marquee power over 160 watts, white way street lighting beyond safety needs, and outdoor sign lights with exceptions for essential signs. Violations may trigger disconnection by the electric supplier and reconnection conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War ‘Production Board
Franz Woodworth
WPB
War Production Board
Hill Field Utah employment drive aims to fill Civil Service posts
Alfred F E Stratford Industrial Safety Training Supervisor Ogden Air Technical Service Command Hull Field Utah will visit Athens Friday and Saturday to interview and hire for Civil Service positions at Hill Field Clerks clerk stenographers clerk typists aircraft service me chanics helpers junior warehousemen and mechanic learners both men and women eligible transportation provided to Hill Field Stratford will be at the United States Employment office in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred FE. Stratford
Ogden Air Technical Service Command
Hull Field
Utah
Athens
U.S. Civil Service
Hill Field
Stratford
United States
Finsterwald Appointed Secret Service Officer in 1945
E S Finsterwald named secret service officer for 1945 by Harold J Rose acting prosecuting attorney with compensation set at 125 dollars per month not to exceed 1500 dollars for the year Judge C F Rowland also approves Finsterwald as deputy sheriff under Sheriff George Bateman Revival at Zaleski Prayer Band Mission led by Rev Otto Miller of Chillicothe with evening services and a Sunday dedication on February 25 conducted by pastor Mrs Myrl A Grate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Finsterwald
Harold J. Rose
Act~sing
C. F. Rowland
Secret Service
Rowland
Finsterwald
George Bateman
Zaleski
Otto Miller
Chillicothe
Mra
Myrl A. Grate
Linscott and McBride Wounded in Action in Europe
Pvt James Paul Linscott 21 son of Mr and Mrs Homer Linscott Trimble Route 1 was wounded slightly in France Feb 2 War Department telegram to parents. He writes from a Paris hospital living a life of ease and enjoying hot water and clean sheets. Pfc Leo B McBride 45 Moore Ave notified wounded Jan 25 with Fifth Army in Italy. This is his second wound in five months. He says he is getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Paul Linscott
Homer Co
Linscott
Trimble
France
War Department
Linscotts
Paris
Ames-Bern High School
Stella McBride
Moore Ave
Pfc
Leo B. McBride
Fifth Army
Italy
McBride
3rd Graders Make Bread at University Elementary
University Elementary School third graders completed a two week project on making whole wheat bread. They bought wheat, cleaned it by hand, separated weed seeds, washed and dried, ground, sifted, mixed ingredients, and baked bread. The loaf was stored and samples given home with the recipe copied for mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
University Home Nursing Classes Start At Sorority Houses
Red Cross home nursing classes began last night at Ohio University sorority houses Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Beta Phi. Sessions run 7 to 10 every Wednesday for eight weeks, with students learning home care, hospital bed making, first aid, and more. A 24 hour completion requirement earns a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alpha Gamma, Delta
Pi Beta Phi
Ohio University
To Meet at Albany Grange on Food Production
A 1945 program planned by lecturer Mrs Winifred Hooper for Albany Grange meeting Saturday night February 24 at 8 p.m. County Extension Agent Ross Wright will speak. Members should bring farming and gardening questions for the quiz box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Hooper
Albany Grange
Ross Wright
Stettin Hosts Notable U-Boat Shipyard Complex
The city of Stettin is highlighted for its extensive shipyards, one of which specializes in U-boat construction, marking its prominence in German naval industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettin
Germany
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BROV
Berry Hotel
Hocking River
Joe Marsh
Dee
Jane
United Stotee Browers Foundation
George Washington
Ohio Food Market
Norman Dean
Calivary
Eighth AM Force
England
Carl FE. Calloway
Mamie Calloway
Coolville
Eighth Air Force
Calloway
Troy High School
Europe
15TH
RAF
Harry Lackey
Sergeant Lackey
Clarence I. Cash
C. B. Cash
Woodland Ave
101St Airbourne Division
Battle of
Bastogne
101St Division
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Chester Sanborn
Glouster
Thomas ©. Sanborn
Sanborn
Charles L. Ogg
D. A. Ogg
Second St
Fourth Air Force Base
Everett
Wash
Nye Chevrolet Co
Air Field
U. S
Roy RK. Christy
Chester
Belgium
Holland
Christy
Margaret Christy
Grover E. Christy
Gerald BR. Douglas
Emerson Douglas
Eleanor Douglas
Seaman Douglas
Solomon Islands
Willis R. Grant
Deloris Grant
Millfield
Great Lakes, Il
William Martin
Albany
Franz L. Woodworth
Bataan
Clayton Rollins
Luzon
MacArthur
U. S. 25Th Division
Leo McBride
Quick's
Post Office
Ohije
Peiraton & Minor
Thornton & Minor
Gallaher Drug
N. CoDay
Feenamint
Carter
Mikes
Miles
VICKS
Mennen
Oll
Johnson
Clapp
Gerber
Upjohn
Giant Cashews
Konklers
Dr. LeGear's
Dr. LeGear
Blue Jay Corn
Fasteeth
S. S
Benuzit
Upjohns
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