Private Cameron Freed After Captivity in Japan War
Private Cameron, captured on Corregidor by Japanese forces, has been freed per a War Department telegram to his mother Mrs Stella Cameron of Baltimore Ohio. A December 1942 form card was all the family had during his captivity. His sister Mrs Inez Wade lives in Athens.
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Cameron
Corregidor
War Department
Stella Cameron
Middleport
Baltimore
Inez Wade
Athens
Wounded in Action Telegrams Sent to Two Families
The Athens Messenger reports Sergeant Harry A. Hope was slightly wounded in Luxembourg on December 10 while serving with the 50th Division of General Patton's Third Army. His wife Thelma Hope works as a price clerk in the War Price and Rationing Board, and his parents live in Athens Route 3. Also, Pvt. Fred B. Rowland was seriously wounded in Germany on February 7. a brother, Staff Sgt. Ray Rowland, serves in England. their mother is Mrs. George C. Rowland of Union.
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Wfriday
Athens
Harry Hope
Fred Rowland
Harry A. Hope
Luxembourg
War Department
Patton
Third Army
Hope
Thelma Hope
War Price and Rationing ‘Board
John T. Hope
Mary Ellen (Snedden) Rowland
St May Aye
Pvt
Fred B. Rowland
Germany
Rowland
George.c. Rowland
Union
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Statt
Sgt.- Ray. Rowland
England
National Guard
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Normandy
Gertrude Matheny
Second St
Cpl
Hubert Matheny
Belgium
B. R. Matheny
McBee ,Co
Dow
H. B. Noble
Matheny
Cherbourg
France
Sgt
Hitler
The
Ohio
St Joseph Aspirin dominates market with new pricing
The ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as the top selling brand at 10¢ with a large economy size of 100 tablets for 35e. It claims faster relief and superior performance, urging demand for the product.
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St. Joseph
Red Cross Worker Earns Praise for Care from Athens Chapter
A former Red Cross field director writes that serviceman PT Howard praised Ellen Biddle of Athens County Chapter for swift care after medical issues en route from Fort Riley to Fort Meade. Biddle arranged hospital transfer, bed, and a nurse, and documented delays for military police.
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Red Cross
Dayton
Home Service
American Red Cross
Alexandria
Ellen Biddle
Athens
James P. Devine
Baltimore
Devine
Kathryn Ellis
Eastern Area
Parkersburg
W. Va
William ‘Howard
Fort Riley
Fort. George
Miss Biddle
Stolen Car Recovered By Police in Athens
Walter McGee of Union Furnace came to Athens to claim a car recovered by Athens police. The vehicle had been stolen Tuesday evening from a parking space at Logan Clay Products Company.
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Athens
Walter McGee
Union, Furnace
Logan Clay Products Co
Hocking River tops 14 feet as rain, snow drive rise
The Hocking River reached 14.42 feet this morning, the highest level this year after recent rainfall and snow. Athens saw a high of 56 and a low of 31 yesterday with a 34 degree morning reading. In Middletown a man, Jesse Donahue, 68, killed his wife Gertrude Wells, 18, then shot himself. In Columbus a fire killed Robert King, 44, and his wife Anna, 39, in their kitchen caused by kerosene explosion.
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Hocking
Athens
Middletown
Jesse Donahue
Gertrude H. Wells
Edward R. . Cook
Columbus —II
Robert
King
Anna
Uto
Athens Police Seek Suspect in Campus Molestation Reports
Athens police believe a second man may be at large after an initial suspect was detained. Chief Grogan said some girls identified the arrested man as their molester, while others described a younger man. Reports include indecent exposure and non-physical fright but no confirmed grabs. The 56 year old was examined and court approved his removal to a hospital. his brother then took him away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
J. B. Grogan
Grogan
Messenger
C. H. Creed
Athens State Hospital
Roberts Halts County Salvation Army Drive For Fund
Mr. L. W. Roberts chairman of the Advisory Board in Athens called a halt to contributions to the maintenance fund drive. He said letters were sent without his knowledge and the drive would end soon as Red Cross campaigns begin. The drive had surpassed the quota by about 700 dollars in cash and pledges and will be used to cover demand over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Roberts
Salvation Army
Athens
Roberts
Hunter
Red Cross
Major Hunter
Ninth grade iMusic program at Athens Junior High event
Four songs performed by Athens Junior High ninth graders under Miss Clara Kuenzii featured at the AHS assembly with solo by Mary Barnes. Later, Ann Channell presided as student body president and cheers closed the assembly.
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iMusic
Athens
AHS
Clara Kuenzii
Tchaikovsky
Mozart
Cesar Franck
Mary Barnes
Bannow
Ahs-Logan Fame
Ann Channell
Service News From An Eighth Air Force Fighter Station
A trove of World War II notes from England chronicles Lt. Carl E. Calloway of Coolville and Lt. Robert MacCombs of Buchtel earning wings and combat honors. It covers missions over Berlin and Germany, medals won, and letters home from soldiers in the 8th Air Force and related units.
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Eighth Air Force
England
Carl E. Calloway
Coolville
Berlin
78Th
Calloway
Luneburg
Germany
T&th
Mamie Calloway
Robert MacCombs
Ellen MacCombs
Buchtel
94Th Bombardment Group
Roosevelt
Brunswick
Flying Fortress
Janey Gal
MacCombs
Clyde H. Chadwick
Athens
20Th
Normandy
France
Chadwick
Divorce Suit Filed in Athens County Court
Ardith Bowles sues Charles Bowies in Athens County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married Oct 11 1921 in Athens and parents of three. Plaintiff seeks permanent alimony and permanent support and custody of one minor child.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Ardith Bowles
Charles Bowies
Athens
Buy Your Tag Saturday Boosts Athens Youth Center
Athens High School girls will sell tags tomorrow to raise funds for the Athens Youth Center. Proceeds finance improvements to the recreation building on West State Street. Sponsored by the City Federation of Women's Clubs, sales run 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deanue McPherson leads the girls. committee chair is Mrs. Wilson Smith with aides Mrs. John Jagers and others.
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Athens
W. State St
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Deanue McPherson
Wilson Smith
John Jagers
Laura Bailey
Cora Evans
James House- Jpider
Paul Fontaine
Women Wanted to Serve With Red Cross Overseas
More than 200 women are sought along with 45 social workers and staff aides for immediate hospital assignments in Germany France Belgium and Britain. Additional workers are needed for Army and Navy hospitals in the Pacific to support 2,000 already overseas. Over 3,000 Red Cross workers serve in U S military hospitals with 30,000 casualties monthly returning for care and adjustment. Training includes obstacle courses forced marches and hikes. Information from Miss Ellen Biddle Athens County Red Cross Chapter.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Britain
Red Cross
Red Cross Hospital Service
European Theater of Operations
Pacific
American Red Cross
Red Cross Hospital
Ellen Biddle
Athens County
Red Cross Chapter
Mrs Amy Dyson Dies in Mount Clemens Funeral Here Monday
Mrs Amy Dyson aged 88 died Thursday at her Mount Clemens home after years of poor health. A former Athens resident widow of shoe store operator David Dyson she owned Flat Tront Square. Survived by daughter-in-law Mrs George Dyson of Athens and nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Athens Monday 9:30 am with burial at West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call Jagers Funeral Home after 7 pm Saturday and rosary at 7:30 pm Sunday.
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Amy Dyson
Mount Clemens
Mich
Athens
David Dyson
Tront Square
Dyson
N. College St
William
Melvina Beasley
Amesville
Frank J
Marshall Beasley
George Dyson
Lucille Dyson Beer
Toronto
Canada
Jagers Funeral
Schedule Announced for Social Security Visits in Athens and Nelsonville
The Social Security Board announced revised visit schedules with representatives at the U S Employment Service office in Athens from 1 to 3 PM on the fourth Monday each month except May 21. In Nelsonville the office hours are 9 AM to noon and 1 to 2 PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Appointments may be made by mail with the Zanesville office or via the local postmaster.
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Social Security Board
Athens
Nelsonville
U. S. Employment Service
Zanesville
Pimples Disappear Overnight With Kleerex
A medicated liquid called Kleerex claims to dry pimples by morning. Users report a red pimply face turning clear after one night with no risk and a money back guarantee if not convinced. Sold by Athens Pharmacy 1 N Court St.
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Boc
Athens Pharmacy
N. Coart St
Phillips Gives New Order On Quarantine Violations
Dr. H T Phillips Athens County health commissioner announces quarantine rules for scarlet fever. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars or 90 days in jail. Schools must exclude ill children and those with fever. Contacts must quarantine at home for a week.
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Phillips
Athens County
H. T. Phillips
Movie To Be Shown At Meeting of WSCS
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will meet at the church on Friday March 2 at 2 PM Miss Mina Fry will lead devotions A motion picture Campbell Friendship House will be shown under Mrs F R Horn The Executive Board meets at 1 PM
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Turkey Expected To Enter War on Axis
ANKARA It was freely predicted here that a special meeting of the Turkish National Assembly this afternoon would declare war on Germany and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ankara
Turkish National Assembly
Germany
Japan
Killed Accidentally by Brother in Youngstown Cowboy Play
Auly 6 year old Teddy Aitleger was shot and killed yesterday by his 7 year old brother Bernard while they played with a pistol found on top of a clothes closet. The incident happened in Youngstown and authorities are interviewing family members.
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Youngstown
Teddy Aitleger
Bernard
Cowboy
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Signal Corps
NEA
J.E. Hoover
Williamsport
Manila
Hoover
Carpenter's
Carpenter Howe. Co
Howard Camp
Burtone
N. Court Street
Ramon ‘Pops
Logan
Cleveland —Vpi
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E. 72Nd
Washington
House
Senate
Sciote
Portsmouth
Ralph Preston Russell
Perry Russell
Sunnyside Drive
Naval Air‘ Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Marine Corps Air Station
Santa Ana
Calif
Fin
Dwane H. Deem
79Th Cavalry
7Th Army
John We Deer
W. Carpenter Sr
Deem
T. J. Thomas
Danville
Phc
John
Thomas
613Th Clearing Company
Medical Corps
Thomas E. Thomas
105Th Engineers Battalion
Pauline Harvey
Deanville
Cpl. Harvey
Harry Harvey
Floodwood
ST. Petersburg
Fla— S
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Lawrence Inscho
AAV
Inscho
South Pacific
Virgine Davis
N. Lancaster St
Eugene B. Davis
Italy
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
City Hall
Athens, D
Faulips
General Code of
State Department of Health
Board of Health
WSCS
Vicks VA
Paramount
Cross Bros
W. Union St
Rel Ee Ey
Telephone Exchange
Athens Home Telephone Co
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