Men of Athens County report for duty at Fort Hayes
Twelve men from Athens County left for Fort Hayes Columbus to report for duty in the Army. Inducted January 4 at Clarksburg they stayed at home on inactive status until today. Mrs Agnes Padden of the American Legion and Gideon society presented care packages. Lee S Roach was made corporal among those going to Fort Hayes.
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San
Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
Fort Hayes
Selective Service No. 1
Columbus
Beaguty
Clarksburg
Dus
Agnes Padden
American Legion
Currier
Carl Hanson
First St
Homer
OUR MEN IN S SERVICE
Cloyd S. Householder on 30 day leave after 21 months in the South Pacific. Pvt. Robert E. Dalton of Lincoln Airbase on furlough with his parents. Cpl. Robin Cordray sent from Wendover Field to Orlando for further training. Mrs John Finnearty learns her husband Pvt Finnearty has transfers from North Africa to Italy.
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Cloyd S. Householder
Richland Ave
South Pacific
Robert E. Dalton
Lincoln Airbase
Lincoln
Nebr
Dayton Dalton
Stewart
Sioux City
S. D
Cpl
Robin. Cordray
Wendover Field
Utah
Orlando
Fila
John Finnearty
Millfield
Private Finnearty
North Africa
Italy
Albany High salvage drive yields heavy metal haul and fund drive
At Albany high and elementary events, students collected 11 pounds of fats, 9710 pounds of iron, 3893 pounds of tin, 415 pounds of aluminum, 5200 pounds of paper, and 127 pounds of rags. War Savings Stamps sales totaled 194.85 with grade three leading at 62.25. A dance in the high school gym on January 29 funds equipment for the elementary building.
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Future Farmers of America
C. W. Shaver
Albany
Hilah Williams
Women Escape as Car Catches Fire on Route 33
Mrs. George Pennell of Athens Route 4 and her daughter Mrs. Jerry Dixon of Rochester, Pa., escaped injury when the Pennell automobile caught fire Friday afternoon. They stopped the car, fled as flames appeared under the hood, and the car burned except for the tires and spare. They were en route to visit Pennell's son Jack Collins after driving along Route 33 and turning onto Angell Ridge Road south of Athens. State patrolmen were dispatched to the scene.
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George Pennell
Athens
Jerry Dixon
Rochester
Pennell
Jacke Collins
Angell Ridge Road
Mrs Bush to Speak at McGuffey Club Meeting
The Athens County William Holmes McGuffey Club plans a Monday evening session in the Little Theater at Athens High School. Guest speaker will be Mrs F W Bush. The program will include a male quartet, a reading class with McGuffey readers, and reminiscences by Mrs Rodney Goddard.
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Athens County
William Holmes McGuffey Club
Little Theater
Athens High School
F. W. Bush
McGuffey
Rodney Goddard
Four Divorce Actions Filed in Athens County Court
Four divorce petitions were filed in the Athens County Common Pleas Court within eight days. Oran Miller seeks custody of two sons from Hardee B. Miller, alleging gross neglect and willful absence. Wilma June Cleary seeks divorce from William J. Cleary with custody and support terms, restoring maiden name Wilma June Shingler. Branch Townsend sues Lucy May Townsend after 34 years of marriage, requesting incorporation of a separation agreement and other relief. Fred Hall petitions for divorce from Inn Hall of Columbus alleging gross neglect and willful absence. The couples were married in Athens on September 10, 1930. July 13, 1938. August 29, 1909. and April 3, 1915 respectively.
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Athens
William J. Cleary
Baer Field
Fort Wayne
Ind
Covington
Cleary
Wilma June Shingler
Branch O. Townsend
Lucy May Townsend
Route 4
Townsends
Townsend
Fred Hall
Inn Hall of Columbus
Six-Year-Old Evelyn Ber nice Graham Keeps Perfect Sunday School Attendance
Evelyn Bernice Graham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren N Graham of near Albany, has five years of perfect Sunday School attendance. She travels six miles each Sunday with her parents to Albany Methodist Sunday School, started when she was one year old and has attended every week since.
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Evelyn Bernice Graham
Warren N. Graham
Albany
Evelyn Bernice
Albany Methodist Sunday School
Plan Two Day Program For Poultry Raisers
A two day program for poultry raisers is planned at the Ohio State University Poultry Department on Tuesday February 1 and Wednesday February 2. Ross Wright Athens County extension agent announced the event. The first day focuses on turkey growers and hatchery men while the second day features a general program and annual meeting. For more information contact Wright's office.
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Poultry Department
Ohio State University
Ross Wright
Athens County
Wright
Lena McElhinney Dies At Leading Creek Home
Mrs Lena McElhinney 59 died at her Leading Creek home this morning. Survived by husband Walker and siblings Mrs Chauncey Vance Mrs Lorenzo Scott Mrs Ralph Davis all of Middleport Mrs Slomer Carson Leading Creek and Nyal Price Rutland Funeral services likely Friday from Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with time pending Notice of Appointment George W Rose of Glouster appointed Administrator De Bonis Non of Cynthia Wallace estate Creditors must file claims within four months Dated January 1944 Frances D White Probate Judge of Reid County
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Middleport
Lena McElhinney
Leading Creek
Walker
Chauncey Vance
Lorenzo Scott
Ralph Davis
Slomer Carson
Nyal Price
Rutland
Rawlings- Coats
George W. Rose
Glouster
Ohio
Cynthia Wallace
Athens County
Francie D. White
Reid County
OU Night Classes Organize Saturday Meeting
Ohio University announces evening and Saturday morning extension classes with three courses set for February start. A planning meeting will be held Saturday January 29 in Ellis Hall Room 102 at 10 oclock. registration and fee payment available at Ellis Hall or Registrar offices.
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Ohio University
Ellis Hall
J. F. Dixon
Putnam Hall
Athens Group Heads to Forecast in Columbus
Athens participants in the two day National Forecast Council include Gordon K. Bush of The Athens Messenger F E Dowler president National Brands Stores C B Nye Nye Chevrolet Co C D Shafer president The Co D Shafer Co Treva Irene Shaw secretary National Brands Stores The event opens with H H Hampton Nickel Plate Railroad and includes Otton D Donnell Ohio Oil Company as general chairman Gov John W Bricker will welcome attendees Fen 2 dinner speaker Charles Fr Kettering General Motors vice president The Columbus Chamber of Commerce co sponsors the session.
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Athens
National Forecast Council
Ohio Development and Publcity Commission
Columbus
Gordon K. Bush
The
Athens Messenger
F. E. Dowler
National Brands
C. B. Nye
Nye Chevrolet Co
C. D. Shafer
Co. D
Charles Fr. Kettering
General Motors
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Development and Publicity Commission
Lewis Long Dies at His Mother's Home
Lewis Raymond Long aged 35 died this morning at his mother's home 11 Maple St after a three and a half year illness. He was born in Athens and lived there all his life. He leaves his mother, one brother Edward C. Long, and three sisters Kathleen Long Stalker Leta Long Boling and Helen Long. Funeral at his mother's home Friday at two o'clock conducted by Rev. E. C. Kenney. Burial in Hebbardsville. Friends may call after Thursday noon.
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Lewis Raymond Long
Nellie Long
Maple St
Athens
Mr. Long
Edward C. Long
Robert R. Stalker
Kathleen Long
Harold F. Boling
Leta Long
Helen Long
Dayton
Clinton Long
E. C. Kenney
Hebbardsville
Compensation Claim Filed in Court Here
Nick Bendervich seeks to continue participation in the State Workmen's Compensation Insurance Fund by suing the Industrial Commission of Ohio in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He says a Dec 23 1935 coal mine injury blinded his right eye and the commission later denied the claim. Floyd Wilkes’ case against the Industrial Commission was dismissed by agreement of the parties.
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State
Nick Bendervich
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Bendervich
Industrial Commission
Floyd Wilkes
Elizabeth Haning Fined for Intoxication in Columbus
Elizabeth Haning aged 33 of Columbus was fined $25 and costs today by Mayor Franz Woodworth after a charge of intoxication.
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Elizabeth Haning
Columbus
Franz Woodworth
Athens OU Training Offers Paid Trade Apprenticeships
Men and women aged 16 to 55 in Athens and surrounding areas are invited to learn sheet metal, machine shop, or aircraft engine work with pay. A Civil Service Commission representative will interview applicants January 27 28 29 1944 at the Athens USES office. Trainees will receive about 200 hours of basic training at 1500 dollars a year, then be moved to Patterson Field and later to the Maintenance Division with raises to 1620 and 1824 dollars yearly respectively. Eligibility requires eight years of schooling and a medical statement, with no prior work experience needed.
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Athens
Howard H. Sands
Civil Service Commission
Patterson Field
Dayton
M. Court St
Ohio University
Department of Training
War Manpower Commission
USES
Scouts to Collect Waste Paper in Citywide Drive
Will conduct a two week waste paper collection in Athens. Boy Scouts urge cooperation. if not visited contact 24911 to schedule a pickup.
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Boy Scouts of
Athens
Virginia Judge Rules Against Coal Miners
U S district court in Lynchburg Virginia holds the Fair Labor Standards Act does not require coal mine operators to pay underground workers for travel time in mines. Judge A D Barksdale says the act does not intend to radically change coal wage structures.
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Lynchburg
A. D. Barksdale
U.S District Court
Barksdale
Preview of Spring Athens Warmth Delights Residents
Athens residents enjoyed an early spring preview with temperatures reaching 65 at the day’s peak and a 55 degree low overnight. By noon today the reading stood at 57 degrees.
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Athens
Navy Seeks Men For Naval Reserve Specialist Commissions
Navy seeks civilians to qualify for specialist commissions in the Naval Reserve with three main groups: college graduates under 35, technical specialists 35 to 50, and applicants for special procurement programs. Applications to Room 105 Old Post Office Building Columbus. Axis trade halted on overseas vessels after war, says Adm Land.
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United States Naval Reserve
R. S. Finkbine
USNR
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Old Post Office
Columbus
Finkbine
Aspirin Ad Promotes St. Joseph Brand Tablets
An old advertisement urges consumers to ask by name for St. Joseph Aspirin not generic aspirin. It touts superiority and reliability and notes it is the world’s largest seller priced at ten cents per package of 36 tablets, 20 cents for 36 or 100 for 35 cents.
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St. Joseph
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