Farm Conservation Program Expands Under War Food Admin
The War Food Administration announces conservation practices under the Farm Program. Phosphate and lime applications boost soil nutrition and farm yields. The 1945 AAA plan targets erosion control, pasture improvement, forestry, and water conservation across states, with active farmers and county committees guiding implementation. Over 4 million farmers expected to participate to protect soil and water resources nationally.
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War Food Administration
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Actop Yisias
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AAA
Athens Honor Roll of Servicemen and Families
Local families report servicemen overseas with notes on promotions, landings, and resting periods. Letters from Europe and the South Pacific describe battles, training, and medals won. Families in Athens and surrounding towns share updates on husbands sons and brothers serving in the armed forces.
Virgil Nataly Dies Overseas December 21
Virgil L Nataly dies from wounds received in action on December 17 overseas. Corporal Nataly resided in Morgantown West Virginia and is survived by his mother Mrs Georgia Nataly sister Rita Maseioli and brothers in law Pvt Cath O Erwin and Henry A Miller. He is the son of Mrs Myrta Erwin Robinson of Harmony Road.
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Edwin Nataly
Herod
Virgil L. Nataly
Nataly
Morgantown
W. Vas
Stasaan
Lee
Bari
Second Son Is Lost in Action
Mrs and the family report their son was killed on Christmas Day. Samuel L. Rowland died a year earlier after bailing out of a Flying Portrass over Holland. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs J M fe and two siblings. Lowry and Albany relations noted.
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Set
Samual L. Rowland
Holland
Rowland
J. M. Fe
Iéles, Samsterhill
Laws Ll. Lowry
Albany
Ethél Lowry
Shade
Frott Growers Plan for Sessions in Cincinnati
The Ohio Vegetable and Fruit Growers Association and the State Horticultural Society will hold meetings February 5 to 8 at the Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati. W. F. Kampf of Athens, president of the horticultural society, announces sessions focusing on vegetable data and potato statistics with a special segment on small fruits.
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Ohio Vegetable and Bata Growers
Netherland Plaza
Ginga Flats
Wright
W. F. Kampf
Athens
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Horticultural Society
Athens County Rabbit Breeders Association
TuHéd
N. Courert
Knights of Columbus District 29 Meeting Highlight
Ray H. Bernett of Stauhenville speaks for Edward P. McHugh as Knights of Columbus leaders plan a January 2 gathering at Ath éris Hall. Local councils appoint committees to study rights under the Bill of Rights and assign specialists to handle service topics.
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Ray H. Bernett
Stauhenville
Edward P. McHugh
the Knights of Columbus
Will Addiasé & District 29
Athéris K
Hall
Jocal
Knights of
G. L
Mx Bernert
Sunset Garden Club discusses birds and plant care at meeting
Sunset Garden Club members reviewed how birds overwinter and fed them with corn while debating shrub use. Mrs Kennedy summarized a University of New Hampshire survey on growing African violet plants, noting watering, sun, and warmth as keys to blooms. A Christmas bazaar plan was approved to repeat next year, with Mrs Asshoti presiding in the president’s absence and a social hour featuring a gheshiant course.
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Sunset Garden Club
Méchanicsburs
Owen Kennéidy
Mifk
Kennédy
University of New Hampshire
Rouse
John Asshtofi
Aon
Charles Nagle Dies Suddenly in Dayton
Charles Nagle aged 77 died suddenly Wednesday at the home of his daughter in Dayton. He leaves his daughter Mrs Gertude Math Athélis and two brothers Grover and George Maine. Funeral home arrangements at Baire and Ferguson and burial at the W Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday.
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Charles Nagle
Sbioté Seutte
Daughtio
Gertude
Athélis
Brothtte
Grover
George Maine
Bath
Baier Ana Ferguson
W. Union St. Cemietéry
Futera
Joseph Christy Dies At Rocksprings Home
Joseph Christy aged 88 dies at his Rocksprings home after services. Surviving are his wife and children. The announcement notes many local attendees and a later service in Nelsonville with church school at 9:30.
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Joseph Christy
Rocksprings
Riéhtana Ave Meth Church Club Calendar Update
WSCS of Riéhtana Ave Methodist Church meets Friday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Mary El as program leader. West Side PTA hosts a community program Friday Jan 19 at 7 pm. Serene Lodge LOCF meets Friday am in 10 07. Temple officers installation and inspection follow Fetres hens. M and H Circle meets with Van Rosser 84 W Washington St tonight at 7 30 pm.
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WSCS
Riéhtana Ave
Methodist
Irs. Maryel
West Side
PTA
Uv & O Serene Lodge
Lo.c.f
Temple
van Rosser
W. Washs Beatrington St
Miss Hazel Tubbs Recovering After Ice Fall
Miss Hazel Tubbs of Hooper Street was moved from St Anthony's Hospital to Sheltering Arms Hospital after an ice fall injury. She had surgery on January 12 and works in the McBee Co shipping department. A Sans Souci Club bake sale at Schine's Athena Pester Saturday starts 9 30 a m. A rummage sale by the Women’s Gasca Club at City Hall Saturday begins 9 00 a m.
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Sheltering Arms
Miss Hazel Tubbs
Hooper St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Miss Tubbs
The
McBee Co
Sale Sans Souci
Sehine
Athéna Pester
Gasca Club
City Hall
Fathers Night Observed at East Side PTA Meeting
The East Side PTA held Fathers Night with a talk by Mr Nessley on character development through recreation. He linked sports to skill learning, health, discipline, democracy, and tolerance, and the meeting approved donations to Scout funds while noting upcoming Founders Day with a guest speaker Mrs Sullivan.
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East Side
PTA
Car
Nessley
Bhmsical Welfare
Ohio University
Bast Side Pa
NésSley
Grantland Rice
Flay
J. DB. McCar
Paratrooper Purple Heart among wartime notices
The item notes Sergeant Jones in the Ninth Weather Squadron returning from a 22 day furlough to Miami for reassignment. It also records the posthumous Purple Heart awarded to Private Bernard B. Tom for actions in Holland, with family details, and several social notices from Providence Rhode Island including attendances and relocations.
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Evan Gblies
Ninth
Cariibean
Evan J. Idonés
Park Place
Jones
Miami
Fla
Farewell Party for Miss Kathryn Farley at Albany Road
Kathryn Farley was honored with an ankle bracelet gift at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. George McHenry on Albany Road. The event featured songs and dancing with many guests including Sally Fisher, Margaret Rowland, Bernice Ferguson, Ruth Rowland, Dick Clip, Ray Keilings, and more in a lively send off.
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Kathryn Farley
George Hooper
George McHenry
Albany Road
Kathryn
Faibhis
Games
Daheing
Juthéis
Sally Fisher
Margaret Rowland
Bernara
Man Club Committees Plan Friday Event At Canteen
The committees of the Marine and Army workers meet to arrange a Friday night gathering with Mrs Everett Barnhart as chair. Other organizers include Mrs Grace Bean Mrs Donald Benihétt Mrs Arthur Brooks and Mrs FRARK Dubh. Saturday evening committee members listed are Mrs Willem Lee chair Mrs Richard Banks Mrs BF Beckler Mrs Paul Sands and Gerald Stauftes. Junior Choir Practice at First Citatan Church is set for 1 3 Fay Saturday.
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Marine
Army
Everett Barn
Hart
Gracé Bean
Donald Benihétt
Arthur Brooks
Frark Dubh
Willem Lee
Richard Banks
BF Béckler
Paul Sands J
Mes
Gerald Stauftes
Ruth Ellen Story Birthday Party Guest List
Ruth Ellen Story honored as guest at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Frank D. Story at 246 EF State St. The event featured a pink and white color scheme with entertainment planned by Mrs. Charles Tribe and Miss Ethel Beekman. Guests included Virginia Colémat, Miss Hull, Mrs. Vaughn Shepard, Richard Stump, and several others.
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Ruth Ellen Story
Frank D. Story
State St
Charles Tribe
Ethel Beekman
Paul Porter
Miss Story
Virginia Colémat
Miss Hull
Vaughn Shepard
Richard Stump
Mildred Banks
Allen Riley
Meisal Ratinsbn
Velma Stanstart
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