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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

5

Men of Athens county cited for military duty across areas

Nineteen men from Athens Trimble and Dover Townships Clarksburg West Virginia were examined for the armed forces and accepted for the Army with one accepted for the Seabees The board announced more inductees to follow Names listed include Claude Steppe Marion Gillogly Arthur Smith Richard Reeder Charles Tate Jr Paul Whaley Harvey Lenigar Melvin Mur Paul Yarger John Forgoress Robert Mulligan Carl Wicks Robert Kittle and Raymond Zopp with orders to active duty in two weeks and one Seabee recruit to report in Huntington WV as fireman first class

Athens Trimble Dover Clarksburg W. Va Army Athens County Selective Se Navy Kgil Baker Grosvenor Huntington Claude Lowell Steppe N. Colge St Paul Marion Gillogly Oute Arthur McClelad Smith Richland Ave Ichard Harold Reeder Harles Edward Tate, Jr Paul William Whaley Hauncey Harvey Owens Lenigar Melvin Clarence Mur Glouster Paul Leo E. Union St. Frankatrick Ferry James Emerson Holland

Our Men in Service Sees Many Local Servicemen Rise

United States Navy and Army personnel from Athens area receive commissions and promotions. Ensign Thomas N Hoover Jr with 1933 Ohio University degree awaits orders. several cadets arrive in Texas for basic training. Privates First Class and corporals advance at Camp Grant Camp Chaffee and Fort McClellan. Transfers include Camp Niantic and Camp Crowder. families report overseas duty, promotions, and moves from Camp White to Bermuda.

Thomas N. Hoover, Jr T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place U.S. Naval Reserve Ensign Hoover Ohio University Michigan Ohio State Universities General Chemical Defense Corp Pt. Pleasant Albert L. Seott F. FE. Scott W. Washington Sr Thomas 8. Sharp G. E. Sharp McArthur Ohio Pecos Army Air Field Texas

Zemo Doctor’s Formula for Skin and Scalp Relief

Zemo aids healing for eczema psoriasis and scalp irritations. It soothes itching and burning from external causes. The stainless invisible preparation can be applied anytime without visible residue. Over 25 million units sold pricing 35 cents to a dollar.

Local Fliers Honored for Army Service

Forty veteran airmen earned the Distinguished Flying Cross or an Oak Leaf Cluster for at least 50 operational missions with the Southwest Pacific Allied Air Forces. Sgt. Robert L. Barlow of Athens Ohio received the DFC for 50 missions, flights April 19 to July 26, 1942. Burl S. Ashley of Letart Falls Ohio received an Oak Leaf Cluster for transports during February 7 to March 25, 1943.

Allied Australia Robert L. Barlow Athens Burl S. Ashley Letart Falls George C. Kenney Southwest Pacific Barlow Ashley

Mrs. Duncan Funeral To Be Held Friday

Mrs. Trecie Ett Duncan 67 died at her Homer Township home. Funeral at Wrightstown Christian Church Friday at 2 p.m. EDT with Rev. Arza Ball officiating. Burial Joy Cemetery. Survived by husband L. G. Duncan five sons two daughters and 22 grandchildren. Children named Owen Floyd Chester Chesterhill R D 1 Herman Glouster R D 2 Edgar Kensington Edith Robinson Glouster Agnes Rowan Columbus.

Chesterhill Trecie Ett Duncan Homer Township Morgan County Wrightstown Christian Church Joy Cemetery Arza Ball Duncan L. G. Duncan Owen, Floyd and Chester Chesterhill R. D Herman Glouster RD Edgar Kensington Edith Robinson Glouster Agnes Rowan Columbus

C S O Meeting Set at American Legion Hall

GLOUSTER The regular meeting of the C S O will be in American Legion Hall Friday at 7 30 p m Urged strong attendance as business of importance will be transacted. Herman Curry 61 of 304 Highland Ave arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth and fined five dollars and costs for intoxication. First lung surgery was performed by Dr Everts Graham at Barnes Hospital St Louis Mo in 1933.

Glouster American Legion Hall Herman Curry Highland Ave Franz Woodworth Everts Graham Barnes Hospital St. Louis

397 Men At Ohio U For ASTP Courses

Ohio University hosts 397 ASTP students after two new groups arrive. 50 from Colorado State College join Company B at Howard Hall and 29 from the University of Wyoming join Company A at the Men's Dormitory. Credit authorization by the Executive Committee allows college credit for ASTP courses and records will be kept for transfer after the war.

Ohio University Army Special Training Program John E. Brannan Colorado State College Fort Collins Colo University of Wyoming Laramie Wyo Colorado Howard Hall Wyoming University

Disabled Veterans To Meet Friday Night

Conrath Bean Chapter No. 37 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold a meeting Friday at 7 30 PM. Delegates to the State Department convention in Columbus Ohio on July 24 and 25 will be elected. all members urged to attend.

Conrath-Bean State Department Columbus Ohio

Hufford Baby Dolores Zane Born In Oakdale

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hufford announce the birth of a 14 pound daughter Dolores Zane at their Oakdale home on July 4. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Holland Sr. of Corning and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hufford of Oakdale.

Glouster Charles Hufford Dolores Zane Oakdale John Holland Corning Ben Hufford

County Unit of National War Fund To Be Organized

An Athens County unit of the National War Fund will be organized tonight at the American Legion Home 8 Court St at 8 30 o clock. A state division representative will explain objectives and services. The fund aims to raise and distribute money for approved war related appeals through coordinated local campaigns. Agencies include USO British War Relief Society United China Relief Queen Wilhelmina Fund Greek War Relief Polish Russian Yugoslav Relief and others.

Athens County National War Fund American Legion President's War Relief Control Board United Campaigns Red Cross USO British War Relief Society United China Relief, Inc Queen Wilhelmina Fund Incc Greek War Relief Association, Inc Polish War Relief, Inc Russian War Relief, Inc United Yugoslav Relief Fund American Social Hygiene Association, Inc World Emergency and War Victims Fund YWCA War Prisoners’ Aid YMCA Committee For United Seamen's Service, Inc French Relief Fund Norwegian Relief, Inc Belgian War Relief Society, Inc United Nations Relief of the A. F. of L. National Cio Committee For And Refugee Relief Trustees, Inc

Bishopville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Bishopville news notes list numerous visitors and family gatherings across Bishopville and nearby towns. Names include Alden Wells Ravenna Lena Davis Pedicord Shaner Shaner Dwight Steffy and more with a focus on family summer home visits and weekend visits around Columbus Glouster and Trimble.

Bishopville Alden Wells Ravenna Lena E. Davis Glen Pedicord Linda Lou Carter Columbus Gallipolis Pedicord Ohio State Patrol Far Peugh William Peugh West Point Jessie Wilson Peugh Maneuvers Arkansas Jesse White James Caroline Ann Pomeroy Ernest Kill Chris Day W. S. Worden Gracia Akron Anthony Spain Larry Lancaster Orland Richardson Elton Pedicord Hattie Hoon O. W. Richardson Colmbus Elmer Shaner David Mark Dwight Steffy Carol Janet Glouster Louis Stump Muskingum River Stump P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Ronnie Carol Ann Barberton Betty Linscott Parker Linscott Lena Davis Merle Danford Trimble Ann Wilson Ernest Gill Caroline White

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Meets for Scriptural Program

The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Helen Vess home with Lelia Weiling delivering the scripture reading. Prizes were won by Flora Blarkson Vera Bryan Millie Hanning and Welling. A refreshment service followed by several local residents visiting and traveling guests from nearby towns.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Helen Vess Lelia Weiling Flora’ Blarkson Vera Bryan Millie Hanning Welling Vess Vernice Smith Cora Davis Ida Chalfant Della Olbers Glads Kempton Bertha Heffken Flora Harrison Lelia Welling Erse Canter R. H. Werner Millfield John Davis Carl Welling Walter Spurges Camp Swift Texas Alex Spurges P. M. Smith Bishopville P. M Smith Henry Heffken Mont Davis Mona Joan Columbus Cleerland Davis Jean Risley John Wenger

Robert Dunnett Dies In Toledo After Stroke

Glouster mourns as Robert Dunnett dies in Toledo Wednesday from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered about ten days earlier. Former Glouster resident, survived by wife four brothers and three sisters. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM on Hoiles Avenue in Toledo.

Glouster Sam Dunnett Robert Dunnett Ued Toledo Dunnett Sam Henry Frank Columbus James Toledo Eliza Campbell Elizabeth Border Joseph Leach Atis Hoiles Ave

Lieut Roger Kittle Speaks To Glouster Kiwanis Club

Lieut Roger Kittle returning from Fort Riley addressed Glouster Kiwanis at Hotel Gordon during a six o clock dinner. Harold Kittrell proposed a Ladies Night and the club planned to invite Kiwanis Ladies soon. The secretary was asked to mail the Local Kiwanis paper Contact to service members. Local service members include Major Lowell Burnell Lieut Roger Kittle and Lt Al Craft.

Glouster Kiwanis Gordon Roger Kittle Fort Riley Kansas Harold Kittrell Geo. H. Campbell Loreal Club Lowell Burnell Ife al Craft

Glouster Social Notes Echo Travel and Visits

Glouster residents and relatives scattered to Columbus Toledo Detroit and Athens with numerous visits and departures. Local travelers include Mr and Mrs Raymond Kempton and Mrs Jennie Brandebery leaving for Detroit and Toledo while Mrs Mary Hawk returns from Athens and other families visit Columbus Greenville and Marion before a Marshfield 4-H Club meeting at Barbara Kennard’s home Friday.

Glouster Raymond Kempton Jennie Brandebery J H. Henshaw Angie Henshaw Brandebery Toledo Kemptons Detroit Mary Hawk Marie Mechem Athens BE. K. Bryson Mary Isabel Bryson Billy Columbus Bryson Browner Sells Ernie Burdiss George Burdiss EB. L. Maxwell Jacksonville Ernie Burdiss Maxwells Margie Fierce Jean Morrison John Fierce Everett Fierce Ll. W. Ley al Craft C. A. Pride Greenville Burt Judson Dayton Paul Bingman Marion Gleus Volmer C. F. Bingman Paul Gwyllim Williams Waverly William Williams Vern Hall T. N. Noon Buffalo N. Y Chester Post, Corning Emma Kasler Charles Kasler Kasler Post

Penetrating Fungicide Ad Promises Quick Results

An advertisement promotes a penetrating fungicide claimed to reach germs quickly. It costs 35 cents with a money back guarantee if not pleased by morning. The ad touts full strength application and local availability at Quick's Drug Store.

Quick's Drug Store

Local GLOUSTER News in Brief Mentions Service Members

Letters from servicemen center on their postings and scores from training. Orland W Richardson scores 190 hits in rifle practice at Ft. Scriven Ga and seeks contact through Mrs BE Pedicord or phone 1874. Tunisian stamps reach Miss Kay Swart from Pvt Rolland Higgins in North Africa.

Glouster S’vt Orland W. Richardson Ft. Scriven Pvt. Richardson BE. L. Pedicord Kay Swart Pvt Rolland Higgins North Africa Camp Wheeler South High St. Glouster Lena Maxwell George Burdiss Fort Benjamin Harrison Keesler Field Miss Air Corps CL. Wankowski

Mrs. Thomas Dupler Dies in Charleston

Mrs. Thomas Dupler, a former Glouster resident, died in Charleston West Virginia on June 22 after a period of illness. Burial was in Charleston. She lived with daughter Elizabeth Duper McPheeters for many years and is survived by a daughter in Charleston and a son in Detroit along with several grandchildren. The Duplers were early Glouster residents with Mr Dupler once owning a stove business and serving as Athens County Commissioner.

Glouster Thomas Dupler Charleston W. Va Mra W. J. McPheeters Will Dupler Detroit Duplers Mr. Dupler Athens County

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