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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1944

Page

6

Nelsonville Area Selectives Fail To Pass Final Tests

Fifteen of the Nelsonville area registrants were classified 1 A as physically qualified after pre induction exams in Clarksburg W Va Thirty one registrants were in the group twelve were rejected and four require further examination The 1 A men will be placed in a pool for future quotas The approved men include Clyde Stuart Guy Betts James Wilber Clarence Col New Marshfield Paul Wilson Ley Athens Roy Monroe Barnhart Don old Edward Fink Clarence Liled Chutes Paul Edgar Linson Robert Clark Manford Wend Ralph Bernard Calloway Ray mond Gene Juniper James Warden Marcum and others Two colored registrants Oren Miller and Isaac Santford Dalton were accepted for Navy duty with induction to follow The Great Smoky mountains are described in the note.

Nelsonville Atkins County Selective Service Board Clarksburg W. Va Clyde Stuart W. Columbus St Nelsone Guy Edward Betts Newfield James Wilber Mineral Clarence Frank Col New Marshfield Paul Wilsonley Athens Army Roy Monroe Barnhart Coolville Don Edward Fink Chestnut St Nville Navy Clarence Columbus U.S. Navy Oren Miller Frederick St Isaac Santford Dalton Zanesville Stewart

Fidelis Class and Naomi Circle Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville society notes report Fidelis Class of First Presbyterian Church meeting at Mrs. Saltz home with 15 members present. Naomi Circle of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Stalter home with 12 members and a rummage sale planned for March 18. Also mentions a Buenos Aires tremor aftermath and an 1844 bruise remedy anecdote.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church John Saltz W. Washington St Carrie Cox E. J. Kessinger Naomi Circle Methodist Church R. R. Stalter Stella Betts Stalter Phillip Parry, Jr

Demand for Workers Shows Steady Drop

The National Industrial Conference Board reported a continuing decline in labor demand through late 1943. In November, employed or armed forces numbers fell by 1.2 million, mainly due to reduced farm work after harvest, with civilian nonfarm employment 100,000 below October levels.

New York National Industrial Conference Board

Tree falls kill 9 year old in Chillicothe area

A 9-year-old, Herman Barnhart, was killed when a falling tree struck him as he watched his father, Albert Barnhart, cutting trees near Kingston. The incident occurred yesterday in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe Herman Barnhart Albert Barnhart Kingston

Ben Smith Dies in Colorado

Ben Smith aged 66 a former Nelsonville printer died at the Printer's Home in Colorado Springs after an attack of acute indigestion. He lived at the home for three years and leaves his wife Winnie Beard Smith of Lancaster and one sister in Washington. Funeral and burial will be in Colorado Springs.

Nelsonville Ben Smith Typographical Union Colorado Springs Colo Mr. Smith Athens T. Erven Wells Buckeye News Squire Asher Buckley Milo Bennett Toledo Lancaster Winnie Beard Smith

Petty Officer Rex Clark Returns on 21 Day Leave

Petty Officer Rex Clark of the U S Navy, a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Ted Clark, surprised them with a visit after two months without letters due to military restrictions. He served in battles at the Gilbert and Marshall Islands and was photographed in Life Magazine January 17 from his ship. He left Saturday morning for the receiving station after a 21 day leave.

Rex Clark U. S. Navy Ted Clark Gilbert and Marshall Islands Life Magazine Clark

Langsville Briefs Move to Charleston and Local Guests

Langsville notes report Mrs L E Fnts minger traveled to Charleston to visit her brother Will Mc Knight who is seriously ill. Neva Kennedy and family were Sunday guests of Elwood Nelson in Dexter. Langsville Ladies Aid met at the church with Rev Denison and wife as guests. Grace Savage formerly of Langsville married Eric Denny of Eno.

Langsville L. E. Fntsminger Charleston Will McKnight Neva Kennedy Wayne Carl Beulah Beatrice Elwood Nelson Dexter

Senator Mechem Heads to Akron for Hearing Sessions

Senator Stan ley Mechem, chairman of the Small Business committee, travels to Akron for several days as the committee from the last legislature holds hearings.

Senator Mechem Akron Nelsonville Stanley Mechem

WAC Group Commended For Spirit

Mary Margar et Savage of the WAC, now stationed in England, is cited in a Christmas commendation from the transport commander Colonel Ward L. Schrantz. The note praises the 176 enlisted women and 10 officers aboard for discipline, training, and soldierly spirit during transfer from a disabled vessel to the United Kingdom.

Nelsonville Mary Margaret Savage WAC England Oliver Savage Buchtel Ward L. Schrantz Athens County United Kingdom 174Th Edith M. Davis

Assembly Pastor Speaks on Delinquency at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High School held an assembly sponsored by Gordon Thompson. Rev E C Bond spoke on juvenile delinquency and personal responsibility, urging students to pursue education and faith. Student roles included Rodney Jonas leading colors, Eileen Davis pledging allegiance, and Bud Hull MC.

Nelsonville Gordon Thompson Rodney Jonas Eileen Davis Bud Hull Richard Kelly D. W. Codding Raymond Connett Marguerite Locke Shirley Sayers Ester Juniper E. C. Bond

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