Limestone Emphasis Marks Year's Farm Program
War Food Administration highlights soil improvements through lime phosphate and other fertiliers in the 1948 Agriculture Conservation program. Payments support lime soil treatments cover crops and erosion control while extending pasture and range improvements to boost livestock production and soil productivity nationwide.
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War Food Administration
Ind
Dodd
The
AAA
State Agricultural Colleges ‘and Experiment Station
Nataly Virgil Dies Overseas December 21
Public notice reports Corporal Virgil Nataly died overseas on December 21 1944 at an Army hospital following service with a U S unit. The notice lists burial at a later date and names family members including Pvt Carl E Bihin and Sgt Henry Aalle with ties to Truax Field and Beaufort Naval Air Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Nataly
Magen Forsath
Satay
Ora
Fe Bhai
Arms Hospital
Gera
Naty
Carl E. Bihin
Tee Yen
Setringer
Truax Field
Wits
Ant Henry Aalle
Naval Air Station
Beaufort
Second Son Is Lost in Action
Mrs Harold Ceanell of 4 First St learns from her brother Islaw and sister Mr and Mrs James J Rowland that their son Private Elmer D Rowland was killed in action on Christmas Day. His brother Private Samuel Le Rowland died a year ago in a Flying Fortress mission over Holland. He is survived by his parents grandparents and an aunt and two uncles, with the mother formerly Ethel Lowry of Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ceanell
Islaw
James J. Rowland
Elmer D. Rowland
Theie Fomny
Samuel le Rowland
Flying Fortress
Holland
Pte Rowland
J. M. Lowry
Loretta Goodwin
Hear Shade
Sam Rowland
Chesterhil
Lowell Lowry
Albany
Rowland
Ethel Lowry Lot' Shade
Fruit Growers Plan Meetings in Cincinnati for 1948
The Fruit Growers Association and the Ohio State Horticultural Society will hold their 1948 meetings at the Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati instead of Columbus. W. F. Kampf, Athens, is president of the society. The vegetable growers meet Feb 5 and 6 and the fruit growers Feb 7 8. Emphasis will be on current vegetable and potato culture and packing quality fruits will be discussed in a special session.
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Ne Amo Vegetapie Annorate Growers Association
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ross Wright
W. F. Kampf
Athens
The
Horticultural Society
Athens County Servicemen in World War II Update
A long local notice lists Athens County soldiers sailors and airmen in service. Harry Barnes Jr and Harry Baron of Glouster are mentioned with families and assignments including Camp Atterbury and Camp Barkley. Several others from Athens area including Gerald Goodman and Ray Moorehead send gifts home from overseas. The report notes promotions, overseas postings in England New Guinea Saipan and France and medals earned, with updates on family letters and training bases at Little Creek and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barnes, Jr
Glouster
Harry" Baron
Featherston Pesti Rowe
Teaver Valley
Lloyd
Feteren
Lew Berne
Lewis R Glogcknet
Timbus
Camp Atterbury
John Barnesters
Camp Barkley
Tex
Bertes
Shoemaker
Calif
Gerald F. Goodman
Pre. Goodman
Belghim
Paris
H. C. Shirley
Athens
Bona
Versailles
Leste
Belgium
Paris Island
Philippines
Wright
A. Atehinte
Ised
Simone
Rome-Canaan
Aifts
Ana
Gerald, Jr
Goodman
Een
Serviee
Rhyland
France
Holland
Belgum
William
W. Figley
Thomas Figley
Navy
Little Creek
Waxraining
Medium
Magen
Figley
Glouster High School
Fatty Shirley Wright
Install Officers in Church in Sunday Ceremony
An installed service for First Christian Church officers will occur after the morning worship Sunday. Installed are Elders F R. Richey T R. Bennett A W. Easler M. Vermillion C D. Samford Dana Barnhill. Deacons E W. Bingman Leland Stokes Carlos Camyferoh Clyde Beverage E A. Davis Floyd Shafer Paul Newirling Ausfires Oxley Pearl Chase Howard Brookins Lyle Dabritz George F's. Deaconesses Mrs William Dayson Mrs Dana Barnhill Mrs R D Graham Mrs M T Vermillion Mrs EA Davis Mrs Fred Stautfer Mrs Thomas Gibson Mrs Clyde Beverage Mrs H T Phillips Mrs Charles Tribe Mrs Mary. Sean and Leland Stokes will be installed as clerks. Miss Ethel Beekman as church treasurer. Rabbit Breeders to Meet in Junod Building at 2:30 pm Sunday Jan 21. all members and those interested in rabbit breeding urged to attend. Mercury in Thirties: Athens highest yesterday 35, low 24. today’s low 24, moved up to 30 by late morning.
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First Christian Church
F. FR. Richey
T. R. Bennett
A. W. Easler
M. Vermiliion
C.D. Samford
Dana Barnhill
E. W. Bingman
Leland Stokes
Carlos Camy Feroh
Clyde Beverage
E. A. Davis
Floyd Shafer
Paul Newirling
Aus Fires Oxley
Pearl Chase
Howard Brookins
Lyle Dabritz
George F
William Days
Son
R. D. Graham
M. T. Vermillion
EA. Davis
Fred Stautfer
Thomas Gibson
H. ‘T. Phillips
Charles Tribe
Mary
Sean
Leland | Stokes
Harry Iking
Harry Spang
felina‘Lianeau
Fas
Ethel Beekman
Athens County Rabbit Breeders Association
Junod
N. Court
Athens
Knights of Columbus Group To Meet Here
Hugh Deputy of the Knights of Columbus will address the District 29 meeting in Ath. Committees from local councils will aid returning servicemen in securing rights under GT Bills of Rights. Mr Bernett will give instructions and each committee member will be chosen by experience to handle specific serviceman case aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Hugh
Knights of Columbus
Bernett
Fathers Night Observed at East Side PTA Meeting
In the January East Side PTA gathering Mr. Carl Nessley of Ohio University spoke on Character Development Through Recreation noting that sports teach health, skill, leadership, and democratic values. He ended with poems by Grantland Rice and J D McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
PTA
Carl Nessley
Provestof
Ohio University
Parent-Teacher Association
Sunset Garden Club discusses birds and plants at meeting
Sunset Garden Club met Tuesday night at Mechanicsburg School to discuss backyard birds and feeding habits. Mrs Owen Kennedy highlighted bird nutrition and the Africa Violet growing survey from the University of New Hampshire, noting key tips on watering, warmth, and winter sun. The group praised the Christmas Decorations Bazaar, planning a repeat next year, with Mrs John Ashton presiding in the president's absence and a refreshment hour served.
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Sunset Club
Sunset Garden Club
Mechanicsburg
Owen Kennedy
John Ashton
Nagle Dies Suddenly in Dayton
Charles Nagle aged 77 died suddenly Wednesday at his daughter’s Dayton home. Born in Eleoto County he spent most of his life in Athens County and lived in Dayton 12 years. He leaves a daughter two granddaughters a sister Mrs Gertrude Matheny of Athens and two brothers Grover and Georges Nagle of Athens. Funeral services at 2 PM Saturday at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nagle
Levi Stephen ‘Gon
Dayton
Eeioto County
Athews County
Mr. Nagle
Gertrude Matheny
Athens
Grover
Georss Nagle
Two O'Cl
Club Calendar Updates and Local Meetings
WSCS of Richiard Ave memho meets at the church with Mrs. Mary Masel directing a community program on Friday the 18th at 7 p.m. Sereno Lodge 10.C.F will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in LOOP Temple with installation of officers and refreshments. 608 H Circle hosts Rosser at 34 W Washington St tonight at 7 30 p.m. Wh
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WSCS
Richiard Ave
Memhoi
Mary + Masel
Sereno Lodge
Loop
Temple
Rix Rosser
W. Wiington St
Marie Dixon Contract Bridge Club Meets
Mrs Marie Dixon leads a contract bridge gathering at Lindley Hall with high scores by Mrs A D Townsend and Joseph Marion Christy. Christy, 68, dies at home in Rock, rings awarded to Miss Cora Evans, consolation prize noted, many guests attend, eight children and twelve grandchildren listed as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searee Renterverenteneer
Lindley Hall
Pomeroy
Mra
A. D. Townsend
Joseph Marion Christy
Richard Rutkoskie
Rock Ond
Cora Evans
Beth Coms Baughman
HM. Stinson
Albany
Richard Button Wi
Oskie
Christy
Vne
George
Sarah Smith
Albert
Elsie
Cora Evans Tones
Cliford
Raymond
Esta Dae Vid
Columbus
Manuel Christy
Miami
Service Nelsonville Morning Prayer With Tiffany Sunday
Residents of Nelsonville are invited to a morning prayer service led by Tiffany Sunday at 9:00 AM at the Episcopal Church The gathering occurs on the third Sunday after Pentecost and is open to all parishioners and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Tiffany
Episcopal Chiten
Farewell Party for Miss Kathryn Farley at The Cabin
A farewell party for Miss Kathryn Farley was held Saturday night by George Hooper at The Cabin on Albany Road. The gathering featured dance and music with Miss Farley receiving an ankle bracelet as a going away gift from high school friends, and many attendees including Sally Fisher and Bernard Cooley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmcaltynartey
Wilmington
George Hooper
Heorge McHenry
Albany Road
James
Sally Fisher
Margaret Rowland
Bernard Cooley
Ben Ferguson
Norman Rousty
Richard Whitehouse
Ruth Rowland
Janet Ingerham
Dick City Pinger
Ray Kellogg
Jean Vercoe
Sally Hawkins
Larry Keenan
Lewis Moore
Bob Hawk
Lenora Graham
Janice Wiggin
John Good
Ruth Thomas
Dorothy Bean
Bill Ashton
Conrad Josten
Jerry Josten
Tom Davis
Hob Ayersoo
Club Committees Plan Events For Friday And Saturday
The Marine Army Navy Women's Club lists Friday night duties at the canteen with Mrs Everett Barnhart as chair and committees including Mrs Grant Bean Mrs Donald Behichett Mrs Arthur Brooks and Mrs Frank Dunn. Saturday evening committees are headed by Mrs William Lee with members Mrs Richard Banks Mr BF Beckler Mrs Paul Sands and Mrs Gerald Stauffer. Junior choir practice at First Christian Church is scheduled for Saturday at 1 pm.
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Inmen's Canteen
The
Marine Army, Navy Women's Club
Everett Barnhart
Grant Bean
Donald Behichett
Arthur Brooks
Frank Dunn
William Lee
Richard Banks
BF. Beckler
Paul Sands
Gerald Stauffer
Ruth Ellen Story Honored Guest at Birthday Party
Ruth Ellen Story was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mrs Frank D. Story of 26 State Street. The event featured a pink and white color scheme, table arrangements, and refreshments. Guests included Miss Virginia Coleman Miss Helen Hull Mrs Vaughn Shepard Miss Mildred Banks Miss Ethel Beekman Miss Velma Stanbart Mrs Charles Tribe and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Story
State St
Ruth Ellen Story
We ‘Walhyight
Charles. Tribe
Ethel Beekman
Paul Porter
Miss Story
Virginia Coleman
Helen Hull
Vaughn Shepard
Richard "Stump
Mildred Banks
Allen Riley
Neisel Robinson
Velma Stanbart
Charles Tribe
Flos
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Bpiday
Feu
Paramount
Cross Bros. W. Union
Logan
Fred Moorehead
Cpl
Ray
Moort
Hhead
Corporal Moorehead
Athens High |Y
Dorothy Mooreherd
Bruce A. Norton
James D. Norton
Hollister
Tean
Philadelphia
States
Thomas Winget
Lotenan Dow Cook
Warne Winget
South’ Pacific
Camp Allerbiy
Charles Shields
Pos.t Ind
Fon
Peatline
Jane 2A
Coon
Plains
Camp Hood
Bill Kasler
Quartermaster Corps
Inez"Kasler
Trimble
Kasserith Ton
Add
Harmon Kesler
Trimbie
Daniel Armbruster
Germany
Earl E. Minerd
England
Basil A. Minerd
Hanlin Ave
Minerd
Pfe
George R
Bob) Dearing
Paul Dearing
Buchtel
New Guinea
Dearing
Athens County
South Pacific
William JH. Smith
Moore Ave
Pacific
Gerald Glass
Elwyn Door
Evans
Clarksburg
W. Va
Smith
John Hook
Mie
Harvey Chesser
Albany B.D
Harvey Chesser, Jr
C. Chesser
Saipan
Fred Dowler
Drive
Davwler
FL. Khox Ky
Armored Division
Lillie Randolph
Pvt Linder H. Randolph
Bvithones
Ninth Weather Squadron
Caribbean
Evan J Tones
Park Place
Igeant Jones
Main
Fin
Pre Berard Be Tom
Aston
Strand
Fred’ Lee Tom
St. the
Aecoration
Pre
Bernard B. Tom
Russell C. Gabriel
Providence
Rhode Island
Russell C
H. D. Mathews
Ave
Girl Scout Fund
Howard Minis
Charles Sullivan
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
al Pta
Tes Nagle
Marie Dixon
Joseph Christy
Sheltering Arms
Hazel Tubbs
Hooper St
Thurdsiay
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Lee
Tubbs
McBee Co
Lovel Club
Sehine
Gasco Club
City Hall
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
Kathryn Farley
M.aln
Big Bamby
Rauch
Jaynes Furniture Co
Union St
Athens, Ohio
Pane Surer
Court ST
Guardians
Ata Gohsinn
America
Athens Home Telephone CO
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