Screening Tests Ordered for 48 Local Registrants
Forty eight registrants from County Selective Service Board No. 2 area must report for screening at the board’s Legion Building in Nelsonville on Thursday July 15. Names and addresses span Nelsonville Athens Pratts Fork Coolville Deanville Shady Warne Stewart and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messinger
AT - Men
Nelsonville
Lsonville
County Selective Service Board No. 2
An Legion Building
Brent I
William Weeder
Deanville VM
Coolville
Hannett
Graham
Cool E
Simons
Arni Urd LeMasters
Cool- Airew Quinn
Shary E
Warne Stewart
Gu Peyton
Alyhn Thomas Taylor
Inez
Deanville
Denit
Athens
Hahn
Gister
Ackil Ather Wrest
Nelsonville Ensign Hoch Commissioned in Naval Air Corps
Ensign Gerald F. Hoch son of Mr and Mrs Garrett Hoch of 474 Poplar Street Nelsonville was commissioned in the Naval Air Corps at Corpus Christi Texas on June 12 Since then he has been on an overseas flight mission and reports seeing planes bearing swastikas He is based at the naval air station Melbourne Florida Hoch graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1940 attended Ohio University two years was in ROTC Pershing Rifles played in the university band active in Beta Pi and Boy Scout honor organization He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in April 1942
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald F. Hoch
Garrett Hoch
Poplar St
Nelsonville
Naval Air Corps
Corpus Christi
Tex
Naval Air Station
Melbourne
Fila
Ensign Hoch
Nelsonville High School
Ohio University
Pershing Rifles
Beckert’s Father Dies at Piqua Sunday
Joseph Beckert 81 retired tobacco merchant and university professor R F Beckert died Sunday at his home 330 St Piqua He is survived by daughter Mildred and son Professor Beckert Burial set for Wednesday at 9 a m at a local cemetery in Piqua
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beckert
R. F. Beckert
St. Piqua
Beckert
Mildred Beckert
Professor Beckert
Plains collision injures two in rainy evening
A two vehicle accident on the Plains caused injuries to occupants Rozie Welch and Gaynette Athens as rain-slicked roads led to a sideswipe. State patrol reported both vehicles damaged, with the truck and car involved in the evening crash on the Plains.
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Plains
Assenger
Gaynette
Navy speakers available in Athens recruit drive
Navy recruiters in Athens announce speakers and information on WAVES and SEABEES with hopes of boosting applications. Windisch says local inquiries rise for WAVES, SEABEE applications lag but expect improvement as service benefits become clearer. Groups may request talks through the Navy office in the Athens Post Office Building. The notice also mentions a Friendship Class meeting at Richland Avenue Church tonight with tax stamps requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Windisch
Athens
Navy Office
Athens Post Office
Richland Ave
Esther Mingus
Myrtle O'Brien
SPORTSMEN TO MEET AT ATHENS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Izaak Walton League plans a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Athens County Courthouse commissioners' office to discuss club affairs and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
Commissioners
Athens County
Military Promotions and Deployments of Local Servicemen
Herbert Hartman, U S Naval Academy graduate, promoted to lieutenant commander and serves with the Seabees at Camp Peary Virginia. Glenn F E Swisher, Army Air Forces cadet at Ellington Field Texas, heads to navigation training to earn second lieutenant wings. Carl Rhorick’s son has arrived in North Africa after working as an airplane inspector at Patterson Field. Arthur Hall promoted to T 5 from private first class with Army service in New Orleans. James F E McCarty, ex Glouster plumber, graduates Coast Artillery Seacoast course at Fort Monroe. Ray Dunfee promoted to sergeant at Courtland Alabama AAF base. John R Haller sent from Camp Grant to Michigan State College for ASTP chemical engineering training.
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Herbert Hartman
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Seabees
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
Hartman
Annabelle Hartman
S. High St
S. C. Hartman
Cambridge
Athens
Army Air Forces
Ellington Field
Tex
Glenn FE. Swisher
E. W. Swisher
Guysville
Harlingen
Texas
Swisher
Roe Rhorick
Carl
North Africa
Patterson Field
Fairfield, O
Arthur R. Hall
James A. Hall
Deanville
New Orleans
New York Coal Co
Chauncey
Pfe
James FE. McCarty
Glouster
Seacoast
Department of Enlisted Specialists
Coast Artillery School
Fort Monroe
John R. Haller
E. S. Haller
Camp Grant
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Mich
Busy 4-H Club Meetings Schedule Summer Activities
The Romette 4-H Club met July 8 at Rome High School with five members and two advisors. Demonstrations on flat fell seams and gingham care were given. Other clubs met at members' homes to discuss projects, stitch sewing basics, and plan next meetings for July 15 and beyond.
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Rome High School
Athleen Jarvis
May Frost
Alice Coyle
Norma McCune
Kay Frost
Loyal Sons 4-H Club
Carl Phillips
Virgil Walls
Patricia Laziman
Nancy Risley
Susan Gooding
Margaret Schaffer
Hope
Earless Hess
Canaanville
Busy Bee 4-H Club
Ada Ruth Sutton
Donna Leah Johnson
Ruth Anna Grigsby
Eileen Leake
Athens Ration Office Closure Tuesday for Repairs
The War Price and Ration Board office in Athens will close all day Tuesday July 13 for repair and alteration of the counter equipment. Leonard Prater, chief clerk, said this will help clear a backlog of A gasoline applications due by July 21 for motorists. The office will reopen Wednesday morning at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Ration Board
Leonard Prater
Woman Dies Saving Dog From Freight Train
Norwalk report states 75 year old Mrs Henrietta Cathergood of Monroeville tried to rescue her dog from a freight train’s path and was struck and killed. The dog also died in the incident as the locomotive passed. Coroner J D Bradish documented the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Henrietta Cathergood
Monroeville
J. D. Bradish
Local births and admissions reported at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Sgt and Mrs David W Jones 464 Richland Ave are parents of a son born last night. Pvt and Mrs Paul Carter Athens Route 4 are parents of a daughter born Saturday night. Miss Roberta Pierre 12 Smith St was admitted Saturday night for medical treatment and was discharged today. Mrs Minnie Mc Henry Athens Route 1 was admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Ora Darnell The Plains underwent a major operation today.
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David W. Jones
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Paul Carter
Athens
Roberta Pierre
Smith St
Minnie McHenry
Ora Darnell
the Plains
Two Men Fined by Mayor for Intoxication
Rudolph Barnett of 460 Richland Ave and Marvin Paul Booher of 88 Maplewood Ave were arraigned before Mayor Franz Woodworth and fined 5 plus costs each. The rest of the text mentions Maine fishermen with 6 percent good swimmers.
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Franz Woodworth
Rudolph Barnett
Richland Ave
Marvin Paul Booher
Maplewood Ave
Two Cab Drivers Arrested For Speeding North Of Athens
State highway patrolmen arrested two taxicab drivers on U.S. Route 33 north of Athens early Sunday for speeding. Robert Newton Scott 20 of Richland Avenue pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth, fined 25 dollars and costs. Martin Hall 32 of Park Hotel was cited to appear in mayoral court at 5 p.m. Cyril W Penrod 29 of Crooksville Route 2 was cited for insufficient brakes and ordered to appear before Mayor Mercer at Crooksville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Robert Newton Scott
Richland Ave
Franz Woodworth
Martin Hall
Park Hotel
Cyril W. Penrod
Crooksville
Mercer
Driver Pleads Guilty to DUI in Athens Area
Bert Barnes, 43, of 2 y Elliott Street, pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a Sunday arrest on U S Route 33 north of Athens by state highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barnes
Elliott St
Franz Woodworth
Norito Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Thousands sufferers of rheumatism sermtica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis cheer NORITO quick acting formula relieves exhausting muscular aches. If three doses fail the money is refunded under an ironclad guarantee. See your druggist today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norito
Nortto
Ohio University hosts 420 ASTP students in summer program
Four hundred twenty men aged 18 to 22 began Army Specialized Training Program studies at Ohio University. They receive twelve texts each, six math hours weekly, seven hours physics weekly, three hours chemistry, two hours geography, and six hours of English plus six hours of physical education under university instructors and staff led by Col. Brannan and Prof. Bird. An outdoor-focused schedule aims to condition men for winter instruction and intercollegiate service-team activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Army
John B. Brannan
Physical Welfare
Drs
St. FE. Benz
Ro KR. Adeamson
G. T. Wilkinson
Carl Denhow
Dre. FE
F Wilsey
J. BD. Batchetler
C Ny Hansen
HH. Roxeberry
Dpd
Bh Green
BE. McCloire
Emmett Rowles
J. B. Fawards
FY Poston
J. FL Lauseche
G. O. Dykstra
R. EB. Mahn
A. H. Blckle
L. W. Lange
C. FE. Cooper
Col. Dow
P. UL. Fontaine
J. B. Heidler
R. A. Foster
J. H. Hess
PP. G Krauss
H.R. Jolliffe
J. B. Veiet
J. A. Ondis
BE. A. Wray
C ON. Mackinnon
G. A. Lash
H. TH. Peckham
R Murray
University
O C. Bird
Nessley
FE. Wise
Thor Olsen
CC. J. Howse
UCT
TC. Peden
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J . Reeves, Jr
Mervin Junior Skivers
John Harvey Hannahs
Washington St
Josep Wion
Ru DeFord
Franklin Alliam Benford Powell
Kenneth Paul Kreider
Son St
Paul Eugene
Oak St
Raymonder
W. Washington
Joe Reeves
Leonard Kesterson
Stanley Ryan
Joseph Griffin
William Edwin Inman
Lester Willard Young
Allan Leslie Jago
Flao Leonard Tenney
Howard Eldon
New Marshfield
Dale Sapp
Pratts Fork
Willis Whited
Athens Rt
Br Lee Hunt
Chee Wi
Piqua
Shoe Repair
W. Union ST
Navy
Athens Pharmacy
LeGear
Lee
W Lee
Cpl
Ray Dunfee
Lulubelle Dunfee
Courtland
Ala
Waterloo Victory Workers 4-H
Harold Morgan
Floyd Beveridge
Bill Beveridge
Sicily
Charles W. Kouns
U.S. Army Signal Corps
NEA
U.S. Signal Corps
Maine
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohlo
SLOC
State
Federal
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Frankfurters
Ort
Sacha Callies
LIC
Nabisco
ASTP
J. P. Trepp
French and Miller
Regulary
St. Joseph Aspinin
Ceneen Ptt Ha
SON
Berry Hotel
Seabeers
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