Collection Campaign Lifts Athens County to 36 Percent Above Goal
Athens County officials announce victory loan drive results showing total bond sales of 1,631,482.75 against a 1,191,000 goal. Individual sales reached 899,403.75 with E bonds oversubscribed by 10.66 percent, marking the first countywide E bond success.
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Athens Messenger
Athens County
H W Humphrey
Humphrey
J Alexander
James
Athens
Bern
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Lee
Lod
Rome
Trimble
Troy
Waterloo
York
Athens City
Nelsonville
Delinquent Tax Letter Campaign Faces Athens County
A countywide effort to collect delinquent real estate and utility taxes is under way in Athens County. About 300 letters are being mailed to property owners warning of taxes due and outlining foreclosure steps if unpaid, with reminders to contact the treasurer and prosecuting attorney to arrange payment before February 15, 1946.
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Ed Lasch
Athens County
Harold J. Rose
Ohio Public Expenditure Council
Council
Rose
Counts
Ralph Elio
MoRose
State of
Ohio
Vet Training To Be Traced At Berry Hotel Dinner
Sixty McBee World War II veterans will be dinner guests at the Berry Hotel tonight at 6 30 pm. Leon Shingledecker of Cincinnati will explain apprenticeship and on the job training under the GI Bill of Rights as it applies to McBee training programs. Harper Pendry of Athens City Schools will attend as guest and observer. John McBride Harry D Furst and T S Robe will represent the Athens District Office of the Veterans Administration. Department heads and foremen from the McBee plant will supervise the trainees.
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McBee
Berry Hotel
Leon Shingledecker
Cincinnati
Ohio Apprenticesmp Council
Harper Pendry
Athens
State Department of Education
John McBride
Harry D Furst
T S Robe
Veterans Administration
New Reserve Plan Offered
A directive allows Army Enlisted Reserve members to request discharge to reenlist in the Regular Army in their ERC grade if done before February 1. Lt George J Cath of the Athens Army Recruiting Station announced the plan calling it attractive. After January 31 ERC members will be enlisted only as privates and must regain former rank via promotions.
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Army
George J Cath
Athens
Lt Cath
ERC
Catir
Injured Worker Wins Compensation Award
After 30 minutes of deliberation a jury favored continuation of compensation for Herman Brown in the case against the Ohio Industrial Commission. Brown will receive workers compensation for an eye injury. Attending the annual Ohio Education Association meeting were Glen Hanes and Lt. Calvin.
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Herman Brown
Ohio Industrial Commission
Common Pleas
Brown
Glen Hanes
Athens County
Calvin
the Plains High School
Oho Education Association
Columbus
Winter Lingers as Cold Spell Keeps Athens in Deep Freeze
Athens residents faced continued winter with a low of minus one and a high of 20 degrees. Weather observer Mrs C N France notes the cold snap follows a 72 degree spell two weeks earlier that may have softened expectations for winter.
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Athens
C N France
Evangelistic Services at Free Methodist Church
Evangelistic services in progress at Free Methodist Church 16 Campbell Street with Rev Hermon L Jones of Urbana preaching Each evening at 730 pm through February 3 continuing daily announcements note the venue and speaker.
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Free “Methodist Church
Campbell St
Hermon L Jones
Urbana
Markets New York rails lead solid market gains
New York markets edged higher with steels, rubber, and selected industrials lifting overall averages to fractions above the prior session. Trading started quietly with a steady tone as investors weighed refining, aviation, and heavy equipment equities among others.
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New York
Army Transportation Jobs Listed by USES
Job opportunities listed by the U S Army Transportation Corps at the Athens office of the United States Employment Service. Chiefs engineers first officers and masters are sought with need for able bodied seamen and crew. The notice also notes cattle and livestock prices in a related Merchant Marine listing.
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U. S Army Transportation Corps
Athens
United States
Employment Service
H H Sands
Mather
Radio Highlights and Dime-Store Talent Lineup
Radio highlights list programing for the Roosevelt birthday drive with the March of Dimes broadcast and a night of network listings across ABC and CBS. The slate includes Truman’s message at 11 15, Sammy Kaye, The Steel Strike coverage, Tonight’s variety shows, and a long chain of musical acts and sport segments.
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Athens
Jo Tompkins
Elmwood Place
Desmond D Ash
S$ Court St
E . Conant, Sr
Clyde M Marshall
Grosvenor St
Guy C. Gabriel
John R Carr
Raymond V Carsey
Fern St
Clayton E Power
Union St
Logan
Carl E .Good
Evie R Davis
William J Daugherty
Momm
Floyd N
Hiles
John J. Halby
Pfe
Raymond D Hood
Nelsonville
John R. Jones
Harold J. Shelton
Charles W Warren
Gallipolis
Robi W Mayes
Ernest L Criner
Middleport
Chas F Pomeroy
Charles H Frank Glouster
Foster G Lewis
Paul G Whaley
Loren R Phhps
SSML
Robert R Craig
Francis W Holcomb
New Straitsville
Harry D Hustan
Kenneth M Hicks
Bremitt MceDon
New York
Franklin D Roosevelt
Rutland
Marion E
Hull Mall
Grain and Produce Grades and Marks in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh
Cincinnati produce and eggs listings show wholesale grades for corn, scales, and consumer grades. Entries note No 1 and 2 standards, tent receipts, candied grade A, large and medium sizes, and assorted weights. Pittsburgh items list government graded eggs and various AA and A grades with size categories.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Eggs Government
Sumer
PTA Meeting and Critical Condition Reported
The Athens Township PTA will hold a regular meeting on Thursday January 24 at 7 30 pm at Athens Township School. Harold Grubbs formerly of near Athens is reported in critical condition at Giant Hospital Columbus after an operation Friday. The item notes a train locomotive order by Ene Railroad Co. to cut travel time on Jersey City to Chicago line.
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PTA
Athens Township
Educational Moving Pictures
Harold Grubbs
Near
Athens
Columbus
Cleveland
R E Woodruff
Ene Railroad Co
Jersey City
Chicago
Court Grants 3 Divorces and Four Petitions Filed
Three divorces were granted in Common Pleas Court. Martha Robinson was awarded a divorce from James G. Robinson and restoration of her maiden name. Custody of the two minor children was awarded to the ex wife. Bernard I Porter was granted a divorce from Wyona Porter on neglect grounds and custody of one child was granted to the wife temporarily. Four petitions for divorce were filed by Harold Mullenix against Irene Mullen, Robert McCutcheon against Bernarda McCutcheon, Nora E Jones against Richard E Jones, and Garrett H Hudnall against Edna Maye Hudnall.
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Common Pleas Court
Martha Robinson
James G. Robinson
Martha Hunter
Freda Justice
Jesse F Justice
Bernard I. Porter
Wyona . Porter
Harold Mullenix
Irene Mullen
Robert McCutcheon
Benarda McCutcheon
Nora E Jones
Richard E Jones
Garrett H Hudnall
Edna Maye Hudnall
Store Plans Discussed at Southeast Ohio Meeting
Representatives of Clover Farm stores in the Southeastern Ohio District gathered at the Berry Hotel last night to hear suggestions for improvements. Norman Deitz of Weber Flour Milling Co urged better store upkeep and low prices to boost volume and outlined a nine point program for improvements. W M Ripley of Beasley Co led the meeting. H Sedwick chaired. After the business session, attendees enjoyed games and refreshments.
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Clover Farm
Ohio
Berry Hotel
Norman Deitz
Weber Flour Milling Co
Selina
Kan
W M Ripley
F J Beasley Co
Sedwick
Beasley
WSCS Meeting at Brooks Russell Home
Albany WSCS will meet at Brooks Russell's home on Thursday January 24 at 2 pm for a church group gathering.
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WSCS
Worrow
Albany
Brooks Russell
FFA Wages Post War Extermination Contest Results
The Albany Chapter of the Future Farmers of America announced scores from an extermination contest in Athens County. Bernard Allen and Jimmy Elliott led teams. Elliott's squad won with 3 977 points while Lawrence Bean earned first place in inches with 2 320 points and James Wallace took second at 1 544.
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Athens County
Albany
Future Farmers of America
Tve
FFA
Bernard Allen
Jimmy Elliott
Elliott
Lawrence Bean
James Wallace
PTA Hears Patrolman
The Shade PTA regular meeting was held January 17 in the school auditorium with Mrs Mulred Allen presiding. State Highway Patrolman Jerry Priser spoke on highway safety and bicycle rules.
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Shade Pta
Muldred Allen
Freda Kennedy
Mechanicsburg
Jerry Priser
Priser
H T Gier
Oho University
Gier
Virginia Rogers
Jimmy
Billy Knight
Sheltering Arms Hospital Admissions and Dismissals
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Alfred Smith of 21 Woodward Ave for major surgery and Miss Nina Whitacre of Chester Medical Center for medical care. Dismissals include Miss Beatrice Whalen of Point Pleasant and Mrs Charles Butcher with daughter of Harrisonville, along with other listed patients.
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Alfred Smith
Woodward Ave
G A. Fleming
Amesville
Mirs Nina Whitacre
Chesterml
Medical
Effie Harmon
Glouster
Beatrice Whalen
Point Pleasant
Renee Glickman
Congress St
Otto Schrappe
Chauncey
Charles Butcher
Harrisonville
Ted Carpenter
George McVey Dies at Home in Logan
George McVey, 70, died at his home on East Front Street Tuesday night after two years of ill health. He operated the McVey service station for over 20 years. Survived by wife Alice a daughter Breta McVey Smith of Columbus two sisters in Columbus and two brothers near Creola. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Logan
George McVey
E Front St
McVey
Depot St
Alice
Breta McVey Smith
Columbus
John
Henry
Creola
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MR. Jones
NOOS
Mis
Anaconda
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Beth Steel
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler
Columban
Curtiss Wright Douglas Aircraft
du Pont
Elec Gen Motors
Geedrich
Goodyear
Kat Harveater Krogeree
Montgom Ward
Penn RR Procter and Gareble
Sears Roebuck
Ind
J. Trated Aircraft
L. S&s Rubber L
Steel
ABC
Canal
Sammy Kavesx
Tou
Benjamin Fairless
Sir
Mrs North
Hildegarde
Eddie Cantor
Bach
Hollywood
Kay Kyser
Alan Ladd
CBS
Eller
Queen
Dr Christ
Frank Simatra
Ann Southerns
Maisie
Andrews
Edds Duchin
Inside of Sports
Rhino Ray Band
Bill McCane
Norman Leo Saylor
Ethel Eileen Beveridge
New Marshfield
J MM
Cole
W. Catt
T. Mich
Keystone Custodian Funds
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securities Chine
Geri
Gertrude Brumley Brokaw
University Terrace
Gerald Brokaw
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Jack Teagarden
INC
Real Estate Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Pure Oil
O. U
Richland Avenue
Rainbow Inn
Pomeroy Road
Yale Tires
McMullen's Service Center
Court St
Dan Downey
State St
Richland Ave
Pat Burns
Washington St
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