Four Athens County Men Reported Missing in Action
War Department telegrams list four Athens County servicemen missing in action in Belgium and Germany. Pfc William David White, age 19, technical Sgt Daniel Armbruster, Staff Sgt Albert Wigal, and Pvt Edward Swaro are reported missing with family details and service histories. White's wife is a student at Ohio University. Armbruster is brother to a Tunisian casualty. Wigal’s brother serves in New Guinea. Swaro leaves behind three children and is married to Mrs. Sarah Swaro of Glouster.
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Athens Messenger
Athens County
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Wigal
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Swaro
Albany
Ohio U
War Department
William David White
Daniel Armbruster
Albert Wigal
Edward Swaro
G. E. White
Grosvenor St
Belgium
Irene White
Williams-burg
Ohio University
Fife
White
Athens
Ohio’ University
Camp Roberts
Calif
ASTP
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Camp Maxie
Tex
Grover Armbruster
Ravenna
Armbruster
The
Plains High School
Harry Aufirste
Germany
Albert Wiga
Logan's
Fort Jackson
Sarah Swaro
Glouster
Pvt
James Rankin
John Swaro
Contempt of court suit filed against Albany School Board
Hilah Williams former Albany teacher has filed contempt of court actions in the District Court of Appeals and Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking renewal of a continuing contract and back pay. The suits name Albany School Board members George Bean William Munn Howard Mesing Virgil Toulafer Stanly and George Sette as respondents. Williams claims the board refused to tender a continuing contract and seeks judgment of 576 dollars and interest from January 15 for the school year.
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Howard Mesiing
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Toulafer Irtum Tie Stanly
Williams
IMU
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Fourt
Stalder Brothers News From War Fronts Across Europe
Mrs. Cnaries Moe receives a letter dated December 30 from brother Kenneth Joe Stalder reporting he and his crew are back from a ten day absence after their plane was shot down on a mission. He is an aerial gunner stationed in England, with first mission over Germany on Thanksgiving Day. Another brother, James Gil ert Stalder, serves in an anti aircraft unit in Belgium. A third brother, Carl Stalder, is in the infantry somewhere in the South. Families Mr. and Mrs. Miia Stalder of Chauncey share the update.
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Kenneth Joe Stalder
Stalder
Aout
England
Germany
Pfe
James Gilert Stalder
Belgium
Fetter
Pet
Carl Stalder
Cine
Infantry
Miia Stalder
Chauncey
Audrey Sauters
Richland Ave
Dana Sauters
First Army
Dwane H Deem
John W. Dem
W. Carpenter St
France
Sheriff Seeks Details on Two Stove Repairmen
Athens County sheriff George Bateman asks for information on two men operating as coal and wood stove repairers in the county amid complaints of inflated charges. One case involved minor repairs for a senior citizen in Mineral, with a $25 bill.
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George Bateman
Athens County
Salvation Army Campaign Dinner Set to Launch
A Salvation Army annual maintenance campaign opens with a dinner Monday Jan 22 at 6 p.m. in Berry Hotel bail room led by L W Roberts and H D Palmer with team captains including Byron A Wolfe Ralph L Miller William A Mechem Don K Barstow and G E White who will head the American Legion Team. Attendance urged. reporters should call the Berry Hotel campaign office or local citadel to confirm reservations by Saturday. Major John Hunter notes strong support from business and professionals signaling a successful effort.
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L. W. Roberts
Areacy
H. D. Palmer
Byron A. Wolfe
Ralph L. Miller
William A. Mechem
Don K. Barstow
G. E. White
Berry Hotel
Cam
Roberts
Citadel
John Hunter
Four Indicted in Athens County Grand Jury Arraignments
Four defendants pleaded innocent before Judge C F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court after grand jury indictments last Monday. Alfred Deal of The Plains, a coal miner, faced charges of assaulting Emma Deal on Oct 18. Cecil Johnson of Riverside Drive denied forging a check dated Dec 20. Leslie Porter Dowler of New Philadelphia was placed on probation for ten years for failing to provide for a 10 year old ward, with support and costs obligations. Esther Goldsberry of Clark's Chapel was involved in the proceedings. the report also notes Navy deserter Harrison Vandergrift and Sgt Harold Young related to overseas service and letters from England.
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C. F. Row
Athens County
Breas
Alfred. Deal
the Plains
Emma Deal
Ing Tral Harrison
Leslie Vandergrift
Navy
Clarence Gordon
Ridenour
Melg Canty
Rowland
Bata
Cecil Johnson
Riverside Drive
Robert Rutter
Mary’ Johnson
Jal
Leslie Porter Dowler
New Ph
District DAV Meeting In Cambridge Set For Jan 21
Athens district commander Earnest McIaner announced a Cambridge gathering for the Disabled American Veterans on Sunday January 21. A service school will be held at the American Legion Home from 11 am to 1230 pm with National Service Officers Bernard Southard and Edward Brock and Veterans Administration officials in charge.
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Earnest McIaner
Athens
American Legion
National Service
Bernard Southard
Edward S. Brock
DAV
Veterans Administration
Charles Warren Liggett
S. 1c
Fletcher General Hospital
William Lig
the Plains
Minnie Matlack Dies At Home In Tuppers Plains
Minnie Osborne Matlack aged 74 widow of W E Matlack died Wednesday at her daughter Ethel Arbaugh’s home in Tuppers Plains. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Tuppers Plains L B Church, with Rev J L Morgan in charge. interment in Christian Church Cemetery. She is survived by four children Glen Akron Emil Parkersburg Freda Green Jot Cincinnati and Arbauzh.Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the U B Church.
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Minnie Matlack
Coolville
Minnie Osborne Matlack
W. E. Matlack
Ethel Arbaugh
Tuppers Plains
Tuppers Plains L. B
J. L. Morgan
Christian Church
Pru Lax Promises Relief From Constipation
An old aid advertisement promotes PRU LAX a Case care senna laxative claiming it relieves gas heartburn indigestion and headaches from constipation. It urges use tonight with a money back guarantee and notes benefits for men women and children.
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Standard Oil marks 75th anniversary with 75th birthday cakes
Standard Oil Company of Ohio sent 85 birthday cakes to residents turning 75 on January 1 across 85 Ohio homes. The three deckers with 75 candles celebrated the company’s 75th anniversary, surpassing actuaries' estimates by 18 people. Ohio census data then cited about 162 000 residents aged 75 or older.
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Insurance Actuaries
Standard Oil
Mrs Cameron Injured When Car Hits Tree in Logan
Mrs Charles Cameron was injured this morning when her auto swerved from an ice rut on Front Street in Logan and struck a tree near the Conkle home. Mr Cameron escaped injury. both were en route to Columbus. Mrs Cameron was taken to Sheberty Arms Hospital for treatment. doctors could not yet determine injury extent.
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Cameron
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