Athens Honors World War II Veterans at Local Gathering
Eight Athens High School alumni veterans from World War II visited coach Harry Lackey and his wife at the Addicott home in Elmwood Place Monday night. Guests included Edwin McPherson Evan Jones Bill Sprague David Nichols John Fisterwald Basil Rutter James Burt and Joe Vanity. The event featured cokes and cookies as veterans shared wartime stories. Lackey, recently discharged from the Army, will return to Athens Senior High School next semester as an instructor and resume coaching duties next year.
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Athens
Harry Lackey
L. J. Addicott
Elmwood Place
Lackeys
Addicotts
Florida
Lackey
Edwin McPherson
Evan Jones
Bill Sprague
David Nichols
John Fisterwald
Basil Rutter
James Burt
Joe Vanity
AHS
Athens Senior High School
Pharmacists Mate William Sprague Ends Leave for Cincinnati Report
Phm Mtr 3c William Sprague, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague of 53 Morris Ave, ended a 30 day leave at his parents’ home and left for Cincinnati to report for reassignment. He recently returned from a month of Pacific Navy service and served with the Marine Corps during the Peleliu invasion, later working as a surgical technician in a Navy hospital on Peleliu.
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J. R. Sprague
Morris Ave
William Sprague
Cincinnati
Sprague
Pacific
Navy
Pelelem Island
Marine Corps
Pelelehu Island
Dinner Honors Higgins Family Trounces Time and War News
Mr and Mrs Homer D Higgins hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Sergeant Brewster Higgins and son in law Lieutenant Woodrow Wills who just returned home. Higgins discharged at Camp Atterbury after 47 months in the Army Air Force including New Guinea Dutch East Indies Philippines and Okinawa. Wills on terminal leave after 27 months in the Navy and previously coached Gallipolis High School before service. Betty Higgins accompanies Wills and their son Don in Chicago where they reunited.
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Homer D. Higgins
Sgt
Brewster Higgins
Woodrow
Woody) Wills
Higgins
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Army Air Force
3Td
New Guinea
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Okinawa
Wills
Navy
L.C.T
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Llithia
Leyte
Chicago
Betty Higgins
Married Peoples Class Meeting At First Christian Church
Twenty-two members gathered January at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Maffett 58 Columbia Ave with Allan Barnhill assisting. Dr. H. T. Phillips spoke on tackling difficult tasks. a spelling bee and tongue twister contest awarded prizes to M. T. Vermillion Lucille Schreider George Fee and Claire Ball. Next meeting set for Feb 25 at Mrs Lucille Schreier 304 Highland Ave with Mrs Jeanette Howdyshell assisting.
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Christian Church
Maffett
Married Peoples
First Christian Church
J. B. Maffett
Columbia Ave
Allan Barnhill
H. T. Phillips
M. T. Vermillion
Lucille Schreider
George Fee
Claire Ball
Barnhill
Lucille Schreier
Highland Ave
Jeanette Howdyshell
Dinner Party Honors Guest From Hollywood
The Farm Bureau Youth Council announces a district meeting in the Women’s Gymnasium starting Saturday morning and ending Sunday afternoon. A game and dance party is planned for Saturday night with special emphasis on the event.
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Farm Bureau Council
District Farm Bureau Youth Council
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to Play in Athens
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra under Sevitzky performs Saturday January 26 at 8:30 pm in Memorial Auditorium. The program features the renowned conductor and a group noted for boosting American symphonic careers with many young players from the Evans era and recent tours across 12 states.
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Memorial Auditorium
Reekers
Athens
America
Falen Levitzky
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Sevitzky
Westward Hope and Flat Tires on Route 66 Journey
A travel diary recalls a Route 66 trek from Santa Rosa toward Texas and New Mexico with war veterans, a string of tire flats, and a vibrant stop near Houck. The writer observes Guadalupe range terrain, Indian reservations, Albuque rque plains, and contrasting cultures as they meet an educated Navajo mechanic and Indian women in colorful dress. The piece ends noting Carrie Chappel’s family visit after illness.
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New Mexico
Half Moon
Santa Rosa
Frisco
Tennessee
Guadalupe County
Guadalupe Range
Rio Grande
Pecos
Texas
Albuquerque
Mesa
Santa Fe
Houck
Arizona
Gallup
N. M. Houck
AHS Cheerleaders Elected and School News Jottings
AHS announces its cheerleading squad with Jane Winthisch Esther Farley and Joan Daler named as leaders Good luck to them Norma Coon Martha Jo Wise and Ardath Hansen also honored for football season. Sympathy to Danny Tolson and Tom Ashton after injuries on the Logan field. Junior High Party reports dancing games and snacks with guidance from Mr Gilmore and Junior Council. Slumber party at Rose La Velle’s house featured Marilyn Poling Jane Windisch and Betty Reeder. Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses and Embraceable You sung at Friday assembly with pep from Mr Criston. New cheer leaders introduced and led a first appearance yell. Athens Skatite Club hosted a ham skate with Parkersburg guests and skating costumes on display. Foop Club memories recalled from charter members Bill Mansfield Carl Mathews and Bill Ford.
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Myrtie Lol Blauser
AHS
Jane Winthsch
Esther Farley
Joan Daler
Norma Coon
Martha Jo Wise
Ardath Hansen
Jasne Grover
Janice Ingerham Sane
Mr Criston
Mark Ther
New Wonder Bait Promises Quick Rat Control
An Athens Ohio drug store advertises a ready mixed rat bait claiming fast action and easy use for pest control. The notice highlights a low price and suitability for homes, pets, and stock, urging customers to purchase at 16 S Court St.
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Wonder Bait Kids
Sarail
S. Court
Athens
Ohio
Wednesday club calendar and church supper notice
Pythian sisters meet for potluck supper and social hour at First Christian Church at 6 30 p m with covered dishes and table service. University students with Christian Church background invited as special guests. Senior Choir practice at 7 09 p m then PEO annual guest night at Women's Faculty Club at 7 50 p m. Ride A We Club meets Thursday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Harry Faulkner 67 1 2 E Mulberry St 600 UCD. Club Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs L W Russell 60 Mull vs
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Pythian Sisters
First Christian Church
Christian Church
Ride
Harry Faulkner
Mulberry St
UCD
L. W. Russell
One Woman to Another Delves a Child's Curious Talk
Joyce visits a friend and asks about snow and nature while the elder explains and adds questions. The conversation turns to Joyce's grandfather who never had children and the remark that he would have liked grandchildren.
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Joyce
Josce
Avoid Those Embarrasing Questions By Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett urges readers to give veterans time after military service to decide their civilian plans. Do not press with questions like what they will do next. such inquiries add pressure and imply lack of progress. A church announces an old fashioned chicken dinner at Mt Zion Baptist Church on Thursday January 24 at 5 pm with tickets at local shops and church door.
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Ruth Millett
Weill
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Congress and
Carpenter Sts
Bell and Lomax
Careers for Women Topic of BPW Meet
The Business and Professional Women's Club schedules a January 29 program titled Career Opportunities for Women with Marguerite Loos State Supervisor of Distributive Education speaking. Invitations go to high school seniors and college freshmen. The event occurs in the Women’s Club Room on the Ole Building’s second floor.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Thunsday
Marguerite Loos
Educaton Tor
Ole
Woman seeks owner for stray puppy in Athens route four
Mrs Forest Mingus of Athens Route Four asks if a small white puppy, possibly a collie, wandering to her home Sunday has an owner. If none, she wonders if a child wants it as a pet and asks interested parties to send a card with a contact number.
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Forest Mingus
Athens
Route Four
Saunday
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