Athens Plans Dark Storefronts Under War Board Order
The brown out will be observed in Athens beginning tomorrow night under a War Production Board order effective Feb 1. Mayor Franz Woodworth announced that outdoor commercial lighting will be prohibited. street lights stay on for safety, and signs and window lights may go dark except where necessary for business or safety. The measure aims to save coal, with an estimated 10 percent reduction nationally, freeing two million tons for essential use.
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Columbus
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Worst Winter Returns With More Snow and Cold
The ongoing harsh winter persisted with additional heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Last night’s low reached record lows, and by late morning the temperature barely rose above 15 degrees, signaling continued frigid conditions in the area.
Lloyd Shingler Dies At Barberton
Lloyd Shingler aged four of Mineral died Monday in a Barberton hospital after a short illness. He previously went there last Thursday for employment. Survived by his wife Eileen Brewer of Mineral, a son Kenneth Shingler from a former marriage, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Shingler of Mineral. Funeral services set for Friday at one o'clock in the family home at Mineral.
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Barberton
Mineral
Shingler
Eileen Brewer
Kenneth Shingler
Fisher Station
George Shingler
Medal Sent To Parents Of Thos Haller For Air Medal
Tech Sgt. Thomas B. Haller, a radio operator on a B-17 shot down over Germany Oct 10 1943, is a prisoner in Austria. An Air Medal for meritorious conduct and coolness in action on five missions has been received by his parents Mr and Mrs E S Haller 87 Grosvenor St. In two weeks the Hallers have received five letters from him dated August September and October. He could write two letters and four postal cards monthly. Two other Hallers sons serve: John a Private in the Fifth Army in Italy and Earl a chief petty officer in the Seabees who returned from France in December and is at Davisville R T.
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Thomas B. Haller
Austria
E. S. Haller
Grosvenor St
Lenemy
Haller
Germany
Hallers
Greater Crop of Pigs Needed in 45
The nation’s farmers are urged to boost the spring pig crop to a goal of 5,734 million hogs as Irvin A. Wolfe of Athens county AAA warns the current estimate is well below target. He urges farmers to retain more sows for spring farrowing, citing strong meat demand and price protection, with hog price support extended to March 31, 1945 at 12.50 per hundredweight for 200 to 270 pound hogs. A. L. Jandes and Delmar W. Sams from the local Farm Bureau attended a petroleum conference in Columbus last week.
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Athens County
A. L. Jandes
Delmar W. Sams
Farm Bureau
New House
Columbus
Hard Head and a Warm Heart Describes Baker
Dr. John Calhoun Baker, soon to assume Ohio University presidency, is praised as a hard head and warm heart. The Harvard Business School Alumni Bulletin credits his counsel, administrative skill, and research work, noting his long service at Harvard and his fit for university leadership.
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John Calhoun Baker
Ohio University
Harvard Business School
Mohl Named Credit Manager at The McBee Co
M Mohl named credit manager at The McBee Co by comptroller Ben F Cutter. He arrives from Washington DC where he worked with the Social Security Board. Earlier he led West Virginia Employment Bureau as business manager. previously he was cashier at The American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. He and his wife and two children reside at 42 Elmwood Place.
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McBee Co
Ben F. Cutler
Athens
Washington, D. C
Social
West Virginia
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Mohs
Martha
James
Elmwood Place
Cans and Fat Salvage Drive Announced for Athens
Athens residents are urged to prepare two salvage drives on Thursday led by Fats and Tin. School children will collect used kitchen fat starting at dawn with Harpers Pendry in charge. Families should place containers out by morning. Mayor Franz Woodworth says five tons are needed to fill the railroad car for shipment.
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Army gifts reach 2836 in Athens Maintenance Fund drive
Total cash and pledges reported in the Salvation Army Maintenance Fund Campaign in Athens amount to 2836.45 dollars. L W Roberts, general chairman, says reports are not yet complete but the 3300 dollar goal seems in reach. Subscriptions can be left with Charles Cornwell at his S Court Street store. Sgt Richard A Jones, husband of Nora Hall Jones of Glouster, serves with an Air Service Command Depot in England and helped set world records for repairing aircraft instruments in 1944 and 1945. He has 27 months in the service, 25 overseas, and was praised by Brig Gen Isaac W Ott for the double record.
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Athens
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Charles Cornwell
S. Court St
Richard A. Jones
Nora Hall Jones
Glouster
Air Service Command
England
Sergeant Jones
Isaac W. Ott
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Strawberry Growers Mulch Plants to Protect Crops
Athes County strawberry growers should mulch their plants now while the ground is frozen to protect against snow melt and heaving. Ross Wright, county extension agent, says use corn fodder or straw, with manure avoided due to weed seeds, and leave mulch in place until the danger of freezing passes.
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Ross Wright
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Pocahontas Lodge Sets Wednesday Regular Meeting
Pocahontas Lodge will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a regular session. All officers are asked to be present.
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Round About Town Letter From Sailor Fellow in Jive
A lighthearted column reproduces a 19 year old sailor lad’s jive letter to a sailor’s wife, with playful banter about morale and letters from home. It notes local ties including George Blackmore, a 22 year old coast guardsman, and Bill Sprague, a hospital apprentice, plus a village notice about a birth and a church WSCS meeting.
Farewell Parties For Mr Carl Nessley Ahead Of NYU Entry
Mr Carl Nessley former Ohio University assistant professor of physical welfare leaves Thursday night for New York City to attend New York University for graduate work. A dessert bridge was held Saturday January 27 at the home of Prof L C Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell with four tables in play. A Sunday January 28 farewell for Nessley was hosted by the Youth Fellowship Group of First Methodist Church at Ursula Green’s home. Nessley’s class of high school age boys and girls presented a farewell gift and Nessley plans to return to Athens in August. Mrs Nessley and daughter Carol stay at their home.
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New York City
New York University
L. C. Mitchell
Fairview Ave
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Ohio University
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Arden Place
Athens
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E. State
OU Faculty to Welcome New President and Wife
Ohio University prepares formal welcome for Dr John C Baker and Mrs Baker arriving from Lincoln Massachusetts. An informal at home event is set for Sunday February 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p m in Lindley Hall Lounge. Mrs Baker will stay a week to oversee redecorating of the president's home and they plan additional social gatherings before her departure.
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Athens
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Woman's Music Club Hears Madrigals Program at Foster Home
The Woman's Music Club met at Mrs. Harry Foster's home on E. State St to hear a program titled The Madrigalion Era and its Consequences. Mrs. Raymer McQuiston led a discussion on 17th century vocal chamber music while a choral group directed by Mrs. Melvin Danielson performed madrigals. Performers included Miss Mary Blayney Miss Helen Manser Mrs. Carli Nessley Mrs. Philip Peterson Mr. Philip Peterson Mr. Carl Nessley Mr. Fred Carpenter and Mr. Neil Thomas. Additional talks covered the violin's development and yearly clavier music. Piano works were played by Miss Mary T. Noss with violin solos by Mrs. L. C. Mitchell accompanied by Miss Noss. Mrs. C. W. Janssen closed with Folies d Espagnol. A brief business meeting followed chaired by Miss Clara Kuenali. Lt. Louis Willard Russell visiting from naval duties in Miami arrived, then left for San Francisco for navy communications work.
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E. State St
Harold Rose
H G. J Stalder
Kathleen Campbell
Handel
Mary T. Noss
L. C. Mitchell
Louis Willard Russell
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Miami
Fla
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Mill St
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Calif
Navy
Thelma’ Starling
Martins Ferry
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