Air-WACS Plan Flights From Ohio University Airport
Air-WACS to conduct 18 minute training flights at Ohio University Airport this week. Army recruiting officer Amy Morrison says Civil Air Forces pilots will support the effort. Officers from Athens and Lockbourne will supervise as women are urged to join the Army Air Corps and aid recruitment amid manpower strain from preparations for an Allied invasion.
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Propean
Gullet
Lockbourne
Louise Cleszynski
Jeeanor Rezabek
Pvt Holmes
Pfc
Bennie
Thorne Wangsworth
Racine
Coffeyville
Kans
Army Air Field
Army Air Forces
Longsworth
Ohio University
Post Office Examinations Open For Athens Ohio
Open competitive examination announced for substitute clerk and city carrier at the Athens post office. Appointments limited to six months beyond the war, pay 65 cents an hour with about 300 dollars extra per term. Written test required. blanks from Mr. Kelley and returned to the U S Civil Service, Post Office and Court Cincinnati Ohio. Announced today by J Le.
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Athos
Athens
Mately
Kelley
Disitth U.S. Civil Service U.S. Post Office
Cincinnati 2
Ohio
J. le
Scouts Meet for Pictures Tonight at Methodist Church
Scouts aged 59 94 96 and 94 will gather tonight at clock time in the Scout room of the Methodist Church for group pictures to be used during National Boy Scout Week. All Scouts are urged to be present for the photo session.
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Methodist Church
Arrest report from Sheriff on Brotherhood event details
Roy Savage faces assault accusations as Cadet Poole is named in the case. City officials levy fines and suspend jail time for good behavior. The Men's Brotherhood of the Church plans a Saturday event led by Sheriff George Evan and Lt. Poole and Mills organize dinners with Dr. J F Dr and others coordinating activities.
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Roy Savage
Vuanvisie
Men's Brotherhood of the
George Evan Church
JB Brannan
Franz Woodworth
Savage
Poole
G. E. Mills
D. Williams
J. F
I. G. E. Mills
Thor Olson
City considers garbage service vote by Athens residents
Mayor Franz Woodworth announces a six month push to decide if the city should take on garbage collection. Residents may register at the City Waterworks Office in Athens to indicate interest starting in February.
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Franz Woodworth
Athens
City Waterworks
City Hal
Men Enlist In Navy Here
Five men recently enlisted in the Navy have been sworn in at Columbus according to Chief Ed Shields local recruiting officer. The inductees are Leonard Lewis Buchtel Harold Leman Glover Robert Lee Poling Nelsonville Robert Lee Tate 61 N Court St and Thomas Mer Metcalf Athens Route 2 Shields said many applicants are seeking naval service including WAVES and expects the trend to continue.
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Navy
Columbus
Ed Shields
Leonard Lewis. Buchtel
Harold Leman Glover
Walker’ St
Robert Lee Poling
Nelsonville
Robert Lee Tate
N. Court St
Thomas Mer Metcalf
Athens
Shields
Driver 15 Fined in Route 75 Tail Light Case
William Roy Humphreys aged 22 of Jackson pleaded guilty before Mayor J. W. Barnhill in Hamden to driving a automobile with no tail light. He was fined $5 plus costs after arrest early Sunday by state patrolmen on Route 75 south of McArthur. A separate note says Albany Schools plan a benefit dance at Albany High School on Saturday, January 29 with music prizes and refreshments.
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William Roy Humphreys
Jackson
McArthur
J. W. Barnhill
Hamden
Albany
Albany High School
Resisted Officer Fined in Hickory Street Incident
Homer McWilliams 21 of Hickory Street was fined 100 dollars and costs by Major Franz Wood for resisting an officer. The brief court action recorded the offense and penalty without additional details.
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Homer McWilliams
Hickory St
Franz Woodworth
Military promotions and assignments across families in wartime
A stream of wartime notices lists promotions from private to corporal and sergeant, plus transfers and new postings for service members in the Army Air Forces, Navy, and Army ranks. Names include Nye, Campbell, Kincade, Doo little, Mills, and Hayes, with locations in Italy, North Africa, Guadalcanal, Casper Wyoming, Keesler Field, Nashville, and more.
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Army Air Base
Casper, Wy
Ahlan W. Doolittle
Elizabeth Doolittle
Carbondale
Chauncey Girl Serves At Cairo Conference
Private Herman of Chauncey served as one of 13 WAC telephone operators handling secret switchboards at the Cairo conference with President Roosevelt. The Chauncey native, daughter of Mrs. Maggie Sweazy and the late Mr. L L Sweazy, graduated from Chauncey Dover High School and began WAC training February 11 at Fort Oglethorpe. She arrived in North Africa August 5. Her husband is Harry H Herman of Columbus. Her mother stays in Columbus this winter.
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Huth Sweazy
Chauncey
WAC
Cairo
Roosevelt
Maggie Sweazy
L. L. Sweazy
Chauncey- Dover High School
Fort Oglethorpe
North Africa
Harry H. Herman
Columbus
W. Main St
Dew Earns Medal for Valor at Bougainville Beachhead
Sergeant Howard J. Dew, formerly of Glouster, awarded the Star for gallantry at Bougainville during combat at Empress Augusta Bay. Despite a serious left-side wound from a grenade, he pressed forward with his platoon, inspiring men to quick enemy reductions.
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Howard J. Dew
Glouster
New Georgia
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville Island
Solomons
Dew
Bougainville
Ona Dew
The
National Carbon Works
Fostoria
Dog Poisoning Reports Prompt Police Appeal
Police reported new dog poisonings with Chief J P Grogan noting severe penalties for offenders. Residents are urged to contact the department with any information. Highs reached 46 in Athens with a 29 degree low. noon temp was 41.
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Police Department
J. P. Grogan
Athens
Knights of Columbus 30th anniversary dinner in Athens
Athens Council Knights of Columbus observed its 30th anniversary with a Sunday dinner in the K of C Clubroom. Rev Father William A. Kelly and Jack Bennett spoke detailing Catholic clergy support and wartime service. Virginia Segale and Mrs Agnes Paden provided music and singing as greetings from officials were read.
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Athens
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
William A. Kelly
Nelsonville
Jack Bennett
Ohio University
Father Kelly
Bennett
Virginia
Segale
Wellston High School
Frank ‘Segale
Agnes Paden
Ted Banner
Edward P. McHlugh
John A.ward
Wm. M. Corry
Dion McDermott
George Civille
Fred Sanders
Degree to be conferred at Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 tonight
The Master Mason Degree will be conferred at Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 regular meeting tonight at 7 30. Ernest E Hart master asks all members to attend. Also notes Mrs George Carsey of Elliott Street received a telegram from her son Carol Burris saying he accepted a job in New York City after leaving Kroger on West State Street.
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South Pacific
Ernest Campbell
Dolly Campbell
F. State St
First Sea
N. Shute
Campbell
134Th Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
Fami
Levies
140Th Field Artery
Fijis
Guadalcan Buster Islands
New Georgia
Woodland Ave
Efaw
Hotel
Paramuthia Lodge No
Ernest E. Hart
New York
George Carsey
Elliott St
Carol Burris
New York City
Kroger
West State St
Ohio
Orient
Atlantic
Free tree units offered to Athens County landowners
Athens County game protector C H Moore announces free wildlife food land cover plantings for farmers. Each unit includes 125 red pine and 42 food bearing shrubs. delivery April 1. No farmer may receive more than two units and must plant per provided rules. Contact Moore at 228 May Ave or call 488.
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Athens County
C. H. Moore
Moore
May
Rotary Club Athens Reviews Photography in the War Slides
At a Monday meeting at Hotel Berry members viewed a photo series titled Photography in the War. The slides, provided by Eastman Kodak, showcased wartime photography from plants to the fighting fronts and were presented by Dean Laurence Lange and Dr. Shipman of Ohio University.
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Athens Rotary Club
Berry
Eastman Kodako
Dean Llurence Lange
Is Shipman
Ohio Universit Wealth
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