Community Cooperation Guides Athens Blackout Test
Athens Tonight conducts its first citywide blackout drill under Army observation. Defense Corps trained volunteers enforce rules from 9 to 1030 pm with signals from Bardin Bros and Mead Co plants and campus heating houses. Violations may bring arrests and fines up to 500 dollars to uphold community cooperation.
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Athens
MES
Ohio
Community Cooperation
Spirit
Defense Corps
Franz Woodworth
Harold E. Wise
Graduates Sought for Federal War Work Examinations
The Civil Service Commission holds its third annual exam to recruit college seniors and graduates for federal war work. Applicants must graduate by Sept 30 and file by Aug 27 with the Washington office. Nursing education consultants and medical technicians are also sought with salaries up to 4 600 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
J. L. C Kelley
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Athens
Trimble 4-H Club Picnic at Jacksonville Grove
The Trimble Stitch for Victory 4-H Club held a picnic at Jacksonville Grove on July 24 with members Dorotha Lee Antle Janet Farich Joanne Gooding Ruth Grisby Shirley Kay Heiser Martha and Margaret Myers, two guests Mary Ann Sharp and Neil Bailey, and advisors Margaret Addington and Mrs Nira Bailey. The next meeting will be at Dorotha Lee Antle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Stitch For Victory
Jacksonville Grove
Dorotha Lee Antle
Janet Farich
Joanne Gooding
Ruth Grisby
Shirley Kay Heiser
Martha
Margaret Myers
Mary Ann Sharp
Neil Bailey
Margaret Addington
Nira Bailey
ROTC to Camp at Lake Hope August 7 9
Ohio University cadets will move from the drill field at 3 10 p m Friday to Lake Hope Zaleski for a three day ROTC camp replacing regular summer camps. They will learn tent pitching site selection defense marching field mess first aid and grenade and bayonet drill with outguards and night compass problems plus church services and organized mess prep.
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Ohio University
Zaleski Park
Athens
John Stauffer
Eric
DAV Renames Disabled American Veterans in New Charter
Earnest McGraner, commander of the Athens chapter, announced the Disabled American Veterans became DAV under a new federal charter signed by the President. The change allows modern veterans with injuries or disease to join and receive hospital and compensation benefits like World War I veterans. The Athens chapter ranks tenth among 96 Ohio chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest McGraner
Athens
McGraner
Ohio
Steubenville
Daniel A. Pierce
Pierce
Captain Snyder Reassigned to Infantry Center in Alabama
Captain James M. Snyder, instructor in military science at Ohio University, is ordered from ROTC duty to the Infantry Replacement Center at Fort McClelland Alabama to train selectees in basic infantry. He had a five day leave with Mrs. Snyder at Morgantown West Virginia. Major Raymond A. Lee will take over his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Snyder
Ohio University
ROTC
Infantry Replacement Center
Fort McClelland
Ala
Fort McClellan
Snyder
Morgantown
W. Va
Sixth Armored Division
Pine Camp
N. Y
Raymond A. Lee
Nine admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital
Sheltering Arms Hospital received nine patients over the last two days. The list includes State Guard Corporal Martin A. Coyle of Hamilton, treated. Mrs. Donis Welch of Athens for minor surgery. Otis Zimmermann of Athens for minor surgery. Charles Fernly of Guysville for minor surgery. Miss Rita Brown of Glouster for major surgery. Miss Marjorie Rose of Athens for minor surgery. Miss Maude Landis of Carbondale for major surgery. Miss Opal Graham of Athens for major surgery. May Long of Athens for medical care. Discharges include Herman G. James Jr of Athens, Mrs. Dorothy Pincelli of Albany, Mrs. Jennie Rhodehaver of Carbondale, Sharon Wilson of Athens, and Ronald Ray of Nelsonville BR 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
State Guard
Martin A. Coyle
Hamilton
Donis Welch
Union St
Athens
Otis Zimmerman
Poplar St
Charles Fernly
Guysville
Rita Brown
Glouster
Marjorie Rose
W. State Athens
Maude Landis Carbondale
Opal Graham
Herman G. James, Jr
Dorothy Pincelli
Albany
Jennie Rhodehaver
Carbondale
Sharon Wilson
Second St
Ronald Ray
Nelsonville BR. D. 2
Defense Corps directs blackout safety and wardens update
All Defense Corps personnel must stay home for alert calls and then proceed to posts once notified by phone. During the blackout, beats will patrol Richland Ave. area. contact H. C. Henkle or F. Theodore Paige for control center access. Corrections issued on wardens' district listings and a mass volunteer meeting planned at Athens High School after the blackout.
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Bardin Bros. Co
Mehee Co
Ohio University
Athens State Hospital
Defense Corps
Richland Ave
H. C. Henkle
F. Theodore Paige
Athens High School
Athens Volunteer Defense Corps
Harold E. Wise
Grosvenor
Carpenter
Maplewood Drive
Franklin
State
Grosvenor St
N. Congress
Carpenter St
Mrs. Miniver Heads to Athens Theater Run
Francis F Lottin announces unlimited Athens appearance of Mrs Miniver at Schine's Athena Theater with a continuous daily run starting Friday Aug 7. The film, based on Jan Struthers international bestseller, drew record New York crowds at Radio City Music Hall and is praised as one of the ten best films.
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Athens
Mrs. Miniver
Francis F Lottin
Schine
Athena Theater
England
Lechine
Athena
New York
Radio City Music Hall
Jan Struthers
Robert Mitchell seeks workmen's compensation fund participation
Robert Mitchell, asserting carbon monoxide poisoning at Manhattan Coal Co. Nelsonville on April 8, 1938, and resulting disability, petitions Common Pleas Court after Industrial Commission denial. He seeks entry into state workmen's compensation funds. Also notes Hocking Valley Livestock 4-H Club meeting at Bernadine Terrell’s home on July 28 with health as an extra project topic and an upcoming Aug 11 meeting at Doris Klingenberg's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Robert Mitchell
Manhattan Coal Co
Nelsonville
Mitchell
Industrial Commission
Hocking Valley Livestock 4- H Club
Bernadine Terrell
Doris Klingenberg
Miners Invite Public Picnic At Sportsman Lake
Miners union officials announce a Sunday picnic at Sportsman’s Lake Circle Hill. They promise a free, good time with roast chicken and dressing for 400 pounds plus coffee and beverages. Chauncey Hocking and Kimberly Locals of the United Mine Workers of America oversee the event.
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Sportsman's Lake
Circle Hill
Chauncey, Hocking, and Kimberly
United Mine Workers of America
Farmers Urged to Buy Winter Coal Now
Athens County figure Frank Pugh urges farmers to order coal for delivery as soon as available to ensure supply for winter. He warns war related strains may cause shortages after Sept. 1 despite current ample stock. The Buy Coal Now push aims to bolster wartime fuel protection amid transportation and labor constraints.
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Frank Pugh
Athens County
Pugh
Canada
Solid Fuels Coordinator For War
Foraker Sues for Divorce and Custody of Children
Mrs. Bicknell R. Foraker files a divorce suit in Common Pleas Court against Edwin B. Foraker of Logan Route 1. She seeks custody of two minor children, temporary and permanent alimony, and asserts gross neglect of duty and failure to provide. The couple wed August 21 1923 and have been separated since August 16 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell R. Foraker
Common Pleas
Edwin B. Foraker
Logan Route 1
Foraker
Elections Office Extends Hours in Athens County
The Athens County Board of Elections office in the courthouse will stay open until 4 p m Saturday announced by clerk Mrs Hazel W Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Elections
Hazel W. Coon
Ways To Save on County Expenses in 1943
Discussion of Athens County budget for 1943 focused on saving expenditures and delinquent tax collection. A. H. Brant of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce urged tax collection and considered reductions in jail maintenance election costs and soldiers relief. He also proposed reappraising property values, noting 1931 appraisals are outdated and a new one could cost about 30000 dollars. The meeting included county officials and local business leaders. Herb Rast and S Shafer Sr. pled guilty to intoxication in Mayor Woodworth's court, fined five dollars plus costs.
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Athens County
Board of County Commissioners
A. H. Brant
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Brant
C. O. Gibson
Harry A. Mettler
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Commissioners
Harry A. Mattler
C. CO. Gibson
John H. Preston
Claudis Chappel
Herb Rast
S. Shafer Sr
Franz Woodworth
Wilson
Republican Party
Tenacles
Athens County Republican
Central Committee
Johnson
Heck
MR. Johnson
Hockingport
Meigs County
Fast Lubrig
Athens Township
West Lubrig
Waterloo Township
Messenger
Duke Wilson
Athens County Republican Organization
Athens County Tav ern Association Organized for Retail Liquor Dealers
Athens County tavern association formed uniting 75 Ohio county groups under Buckeye Retail Liquor Dealers. officers elected H F E McCann president Bob Williams vice president Pat Patestitides secretary treasurer Jim Parkis Athens Paul Scheibel Millfield A W Hallett Nelsonville Ralph Hitchings Nelsonville. Plan next meeting Sept 8 to set goals. Troop 59 Boy Scouts cancel overnight hike due to blackout. scouts remain as Volunteer Defense Corps messengers. next hike planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens County Tavern Association
Buckeye Retail Liquor Dealers Association
Rupert P. Rossman
H. F E. McCann
Athens
Bob Williams
Nelsonville
Pat Patestitides
Jim Parkis
Troop 59
Boy Scouts
Volunteer Defense Corps
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Paramount Memorials
Cross Bros
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Millview Inn
Lake Hope
Zaleski
Ohio University Rotc
Charles H. Fair
Military Science
Cadet Corps
Red Cross
Robert C. Kenney
Quincy
Mass
Stanley Ruf
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert Cook
Wellsville
Milton Norris
Cleveland Heights
Homer von Behren
Danville
Robert W. Edwards
Lancaster
DAV
Alabama
Kenneth Galvin
James Abraham
Hal Rowland
W. D. Hill
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T. W. Gaston
T. W. Matson
Carrol Davies
Avon Place
Broughton
Ee Secur Et
St. Joseph
Mobil Metro
A. F. Jeutter
North Lancaster St
Athens, Ohio
Herpes Saunders and His Boys
Nite Club
U. 8
Ranch’'s Bakery
Republicans
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R. A. Dalton
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