Salvation Army campaign names new leaders in Athens area
After a Sunday meeting at the local citadel 92 West Union Street L W Roberts general chairman announced added leaders for the Salvation Army campaign E F Sells chairman Advance Gift Committee H D Palmer chairman Retail and Commercial Division Mrs J B Roberts chairman Women s Division Dr C H Creed Athenssu Hospital Dean Irma Voigt University Division Harper Pendry Schools Division and Charles A Cornwell campaign treasurer The campaign to raise 3300 will run January 22 through 29 Major John Hunter public relations secretary for the Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky Division will assist with organization plans Mrs Roberts will lead house to house solicitation in Athens and Richland Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Campaign Executive Committee
Citadel
W. Union St
L. W. Roberts
Cam
E. F. Sells
Advance Gift Committee
H. D. Palmer
J.B Roberts
C. H. Creed
Athens Sue Hospital
Irma Voigt
Harper Pendry
Charles A. Cornwell
Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati
Hunter
Camp Edwards
Cape Cod
Mass
USC Federal Recreath
Joe Goodrich Dies in Action at Loomis School Windsor
Lt. Joe Goodrich killed in action in Germany on November 22. He had been former assistant manager at Woolworth's in Athens and roomed with Mrs. Andrew Murphy at 50 Mile Street during two years in ens. Headmaster N H Batchelder notes he made a good record and faced dangers bravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Murphy
50 Mile St
N.H. Batchelder
Loomis School
Windsor
Canada
Joe Goodrich
Germany
Goodrich
Woolworth’s
Athens
Murphy
Good
Choir Room Robbery At First Methodist Church
Police report a theft in the choir cloak room of First Methodist Church during morning services yesterday. Named losses include a gray Chesterfield coat, black gloves, white scarf, brown leather billfold, keys, cosmetics, pigskin gloves, a black fountain pen, side rule, a red leather billfold, ration books, and a pencil set. Several individuals are listed as victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B. Grogan
Ruth Ann Grover
L. C. ‘Stgats
Ursula Green
Neil D
Thomas
James Cassels
Robert Rockey
Evan Price Funeral Held in Straitsville
Funeral services were held in Straitsville for Evan Price who died at his Detroit home. Price, unmarried and formerly a local resident, is survived by two brothers Dr. Price of Newville and Dr. Dan Price of Ambus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Price
Straitsville
Strattsville
Detroit
Price
Dr. Price
Newvile
Dan Price
Ambus
Burglars Rob Confectionery and Grocery in Albany
Burglars last midnight ransacked William Bolton’s confectionery in Albany and forced entry to Perry Munn’s adjoining grocery. They fled when awakened. Sheriff Bateman said two cigarette cartons, a pair of men’s shoes, and about 350 dollars in change were taken from the shop and confectionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourglars
William Bolton
Albany
Perry Munn
Clarence Bobo
Boltows
George Bateman
Harry Mettler Home on Leave
Harry A Mettler age 19 era Athens County prosecuting attorney arrived in Athens on an 80 day leave after 18 months at sea He commands an ST operating in the European Theater Mrs Mettler met him in New York City the day after Christmas and accompanied him home The Mettlers and their daughter reside in the Congress Apartments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stont
Harry A. Mettler
Athens County
Athens
Mettler
Europea
Fronia Linscott Dies At Chauncey Sunday
Fronia M Linscott aged 7 at Mill Street New England Presbyterian Chauncey. she leaves husband Dixon H Linscott one daughter three granddaughters a sister Laura Inman Guysville a brother James Manhorter Athens parents seven siblings preceded in death funeral Wednesday 1 30 pm Dowler land Ferguson Funeral Home Rev Gilbert Court burial Union Street Cemetery contact for funeral ham ter Tuesday noon. Crosed yellow lines for crossing double yellow line in Pensing other care Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey arrested by state highway patrol Sunday night on Route 33 north of Chauncey fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fronia M. Linscott
Mill St New
England
Dixon H. Linscott
Laura Inman
Guysville
James’ Manhorter
Athens
Dowlerland Ferguson Funeral Home
Gilbert Court
W Union St
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
Delocks
Franz Woodworth
Legion of Merit Awarded to Master Sgt Cal Hitchcock
Master Sgt Cal Hitchcock 37 of Lowell Ohio received the Legion of Merit at a review and presentation in Italy for exceptionally meritorious conduct from September 1 1943 to March 14 1944. He devised a simplified method for monthly statistical reports now adopted in other theaters. Hitchcock previously assisted in statistical analysis of population and industrial labor before the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Allied Air Force
Italy
Legion of Merit
Cal Hitchcock
Lowell
Mary . Hitchcock
Athens
Hit ‘Cock
Air Force
Chinan
Simpson
McBee Co
Armed Forces
Naval Air Base
Corpus B . Christ
Mr. Simpson
McBee
Joe
Cilians
A-B. Roe
The
Bee Co
Vice
Fort Benning
Pfe
Robert W. Hoskinson
E. State St
Fred L. Wiker
Inspect the Lambert Studio Demonstration Tonight
The Ohio University amer club will inspect the Lambert Studio this evening at 8 oclock. A demonstration of lenses will be given by Mr. Darrell Tom. The meeting is open to active and associate members only, and cards must be presented at the door. Charles E. Calentine, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Naaman Calentine, has returned to Pensacola after completing training and receiving a Fireman Pia rating. He joined WAVES in 1943 and trained at Sampson, N.Y. He attends training with his parents in Rich mond. He is a graduate of Ames-Bern High School and previously worked for International Harvester Co. in Springfield, following basic training at Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Amer‘club
Lambert
Darrell Tom
Charles E. Calentine
Naaman Calentine
Odessa Midkiff
Richmond
Pensacola
Pia
Advanced
Beisel
Rich- WC
Midkiff
Guysville
Route 1Mond
Calentine
Belgian women doctors praised after Malmedy rescue
Dr Cecile Van Ackere and Madame Cemille Detry, a social worker, became heroines in Malmedy, caring for casualties during terror days as bombs and shells struck the mountain town. The article notes the Belgian women risked their lives amid German threats and the river exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Malmedy
Belgium
Hocking
Cecile van Ackere
Madame Cemille Detry
Brandenberg and Longstreth Families Report Servicemen News
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Brandenberg of Athens Route 2 and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Longstreth of Charleston W Va share letters from sons serving overseas. Sat Ray Brandenberg notes twenty one months abroad and Severn D Longstreth reports service in Germany with the Army Signal Corps after twenty eight months civilian employment with C P Telephone Co. of Charleston.
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Wes Brandenberg
Athens
Ray Brandenberg
Sergeant Brandenberg
C. B. Longstreth
Charleston
W. Va
Cpl
Severn D.longstreth
Germany
Corporal Long~streth
Army Signal Corps
C. and P. Telephone Co
HomeRansacked After Death of Andrew Sehon
Pleasant West Virginia reports the home of Andrew L Sehon Jr Hartford was ransacked Saturday night after his death on Saturday afternoon. Money was said to be kept at the home but it is unclear if anything was stolen. Sehon lived alone with a housekeeper and his body was moved to a Mason City funeral home. The intruders emptied files and bureau drawers. county officers and fingerprint experts from the State Department of Public Safety are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
W. Va
Andrew L. Sehon
Hartford
State Department of Public Safety
Mrs Mary C Coon Dies at The Plains After Illness
Mary Catherine Coon aged 63 died at her home at The Plains on Saturday night after a heart attack. She leaves a son, Arthur, and other relatives. Funeral services will be at The Plains Methodist Church Tuesday at two with Rev F C Kenney officiating. Burial in Union Street Cemetery.
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Arens
Prian Wome
Athens
ELAS
Ing
Odes White
Mary Catherine Koon
Age Armored Unites
Arthur
Cap Caves
Milliard
Nebr
Dines Powell
Wellsville
C. Rett
James
Judith Ann Daggett
Coon
Wesleyan ‘Methodist Church
the Plains Methodist Church
F.C. Kenney
Union St
Canteen Girls Hand Out Cookies and Smiles
On a snowy Saturday near Christmas Suzanne helps four canteen workers deliver cookies fruit and chips to service members at the Marine Army and Navy Club in Athens. The group began two years ago funded by bake sales and local donations and now receives ongoing support from dozens of firms and individuals in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Marine, Army and Navy Club
M.a‘n
Uncle Sam
Ater
Athens
Athens Women's Club
Glouster
St. Joseph Aspirin Promises Cold Relief Aches
Advert explains millions seek relief from colds with St Joseph Aspirin easing muscle aches and headaches. Gargling hastens sore throat relief. Urges readers to look for the St Joseph name on the box for authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Aspirin
District Memorial Service Held At Nelsonville
Athens OES Chapter 175 held the twenty first annual district meeting memorial service in Nelsonville on Saturday January 6 with Athens members named including Amy Kimes Grace Walker and many others. The session included nominations and various organizational notices for Monday January 8 and a postponed city federation meeting.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Lan
Esther
Christian Church
Flossie Killa
le E. Carpenter
Grand Sentinel
Ohio
Ural St
J. C'smith
Westfall
Wesleyan Service Guild
Margaret McMonday
Or. Hare
Mildred Banks
Madge John- Jerras Son
Alma” Hudson
Flora Pierce
Community canteen packs 250 snack sacks weekly
The local American Legion Post lends its rooms for canteen workers who assemble 250 sacks of snacks each week. A Snappy assembly line passes sacks as messages from grateful service members appear on cards, with officers listed for a club and many members named among volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Everett Barnhart
Kenneth Reeder
Richard Banks
Jo Galvin
Herbert Kadison
Fred~ He
Francis Eta
Robert Apple
Paul Sands
Sarah Chapman
Harold Sherlock
Tia Slater
Leslie White
Cole
Dorothy’ Mulp Lois Mulpas
Virgle Quivey
Mary Herron
Pierce
County Garden Club Hosts Dr Reis On Decor ating the Garden
Athens County garden club members will join Albany Community Garden Club on Thursday at 2 pm to hear Dr Victor Reis extension floriculturist from Ohio State University discuss decorating the garden. The event is at Mrs H M Stinson’s home in Albany.
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County Garden Club
Dr. Reis
Garden Club
Athens County
Albany Community Garden Club
Victorit Reis
Ohio State University
H. M. Stinson
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J.B. Roberts
Paris
Starling Shingler
Min
Mutton
Pometa
Harry Mettler
Fronia Linscott
the Security Bank
Ance Commasivs
Federal Deposit Insur
Gee
OUR
WEN
T. M. Hanning
Harry Dix
Oahu
Dixon
Forrest B. Spencer
Pauline A. Spencer
Maxine Efaw
Smith St
Huband
Edmond Efaw
Captain Efaw
John Clarence Lyle
Leona Lyle Davis
Wilkesville
11Th Armored Infantry
Lyle
Florence
Bologna
St. Leo
Algeria
Anzio
Arno
Yankees
Andrew Sehon
Capc News
Cea v9
Mariie
Army and
Davy Club
Hazel
Panseeacw
Suzanne
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
Alpha Delta Pi
Don Bers
City Federation
Hathamar
First Methodist Church
Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
Edith Cooley
Ora Haning
Glen Romine
Mae Woodgerd
John Leviner
Marine
Army, Navy Women's Club
William Lee
E- Union St
Child Conservation
Child Conservation Club
George Evans
N. Congress St
W. H. Brooks
N. Court St
Gladys Brooks
New Guinea
Sergeant Brooks
Camp Crowder
Pacific Area
C. J. Harris
Charles Rock, Jr
Syracuse
Ind
John W. Williams
Cuyahoga Falls
William Gillogly
Springfield
William Horn
Newberry
Horn
Virginia Davis
Gillogly
C. Hall
Vance Corporation A
Berry Hotel
McCammon
Mgr
Lydia E. Pinkham
N. C
Florida Oranges
Tangerines
Resh
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