War History Scrapbook Project Records Athens County Efforts
Dr Clarence Samford directs tenth grade history students at Athens High School in assembling a county wartime clipping collection begun six months after Pearl Harbor. The project, aided by Ohio University students, gathers articles on Civil Defense, rationing, Selective Service, Red Cross, and local war activities for a county library archive.
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Athens Sénior Hi
Athog County
Clarence
Civil Air Patrol
Raxdens
Vic
Justice
Sale
FBY
Pearl Harbor
Messenger
Chubb
Uble
Ohio University
Samford
Margaret Willams
H.C Pendry
Oliver Li. Wood
Alboert
T. Votory
Ohio Vise
Tremett Diet Promise Advertises Quick Weight Loss
A vintage advertisement touts Tremett as a risk free weight loss aid without exercise or harsh dieting. It claims dramatic results within 30 days and offers a full refund if not satisfied. The copy targets overweight individuals with sensational language and lists Gallaher Drug Stores as the place to buy.
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Wright
Gallaher
Gas Consumers Praised For Economy At Athens Rotary
District Manager F W Phillips of Ohio Fuel Gas Co praised consumers for wartime economy in a speech before the Athens Rotary Club. He credited civilian restraint during last winter’s cold spells with preventing a lull in war materiel production and outlined his rise through gas service roles and university courses that prepared him for industry challenges.
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F. W. Philips
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Athens
Yeaterday
Phillips
Columbus
Ohio State University
Colmbus
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Carrier pigeon found at Frank Gillham home hopes owner located
A carrier pigeon stopped at the Frank Gillham home Baker Settlement is being kept there in the hope the owner can be found. An aluminum leg band reads AU-43 PGH 7866 on one leg and 363 on the other.
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Frank Gillham
Baker Settlement
Athens High Grad Enlists in Navy with Perfect Attendance
Nay Harold Finsterwald of 26 Hocking St trustees the Athens High graduate, noted for perfect attendance over 12 years. He reported for Navy duty at Columbus today, as patrol Vadeta was set to meet tonight at 7:39 at the airport.
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Athens
Civil
Air
Patrol Vadeta
Harold Finsterwald
Elmer ‘Finsterwald
Hocking St
Navy
Columbus
Athens High
Lost mutton reported. owner urged to report
City police recovered meat found in the Athens business section and urged the owner to report to the police station. K T Crossen Post American Legion will meet at the Post Home Wednesday at 8:30 PM with refreshments after the business session. Leon T Heinlein, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Heinlein, has been promoted from second to first lieutenant at the AAF Navigation School San Marcos Army Air Field Ti.
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Athens
B. Grogan
Leon T. Heinlein
Wilbert
Earle Heinlein
New Plymouth
AAF Navigation School
Gas Coupons Stolen From Seel Service Station
Gas coupons taken at Seel Service Station in Canaanville Road last night. Entry gained by forcing the front door. Burglar familiar with the shop opened a metal box with coupons and rifled the cash register and drawers but found no cash. Sheriff George Bateman investigated.
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Jone
Gamoline
W. W. Seel
Canaanville ‘Road
George
Bateman
Waa
Banquet Honors Five New Farm Bureau Members in Athens Area
Members from Meigs Washington Athens counties are honored at a Berry Hotel banquet. John W. Smith of Zanerville leads the event with Marjorie Malone assisting. Ohio Farm Bureau in Columbus hosts the Five New Members Club banquet for about 250 qualifiers. Prizes, entertainment by three students, and a humorous program by Edward A. Wright of Denison University conclude the evening.
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Athens’ Coun
Berry’ Hotel
Afterallia
Meigs
Washington
Athens
Zanerville
Ohio
Marjorie Malone
Athens County Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau
Columbus
Miss Malone
Benton Jonés diGuysville
Patty Gray
Toron
Jocelyn Morgan
Codlville
Edward A. Wright
Denison University
Granville
Seventh Loan Workers in Townships Leaders List
A garbled OCR list shows workers in Alexander Ames and Athens Townships for the 7th War Loan. It names chairmen and members including D. Ganiite, Mrs Sidon Bolin, Mrs Crorge Evans, Eva Allen, Merlé Chase, Emary Allen, Miss Jessie Lorte, Dorothy Sedwick, Nelia Mi Te, Alice Sedwick, Nelle Weeley, Rolly Loester, Julia White, Mr. W. E. Marion, Etva Cooper, Lucy McDonald, Marie Michael, Dorothy minister, Jeanette Tipton, Thelmy Linscott. Many names are uncertain or misspelled.
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Alexander, Amits
Athi Ms
Alexander
Ganiite
Sidon Bolin
Crorge. Evans
Maxie Crassen
RW. Water
David Feth
Eva Allen
St Aen
Merlé Chase Dirs
Emary Allen
Gandea Ames
Jessie Lorte
Dorothy Sedwick
Nelia Mi Te
Alice Sedwick
Misa
Nelle ‘Weeley
Rolly Loester
Glarénee’ Henderson
Bert
Gladys Sayre
Julia
W. EB. Marion
Athens
Itre Plains
Etva Cooper
Lucy McDonald
Marie Michael
Dorothy Minister
Alte. Cooper
Jeanette Tipton
Thelmy Linscott
Mayor reports May collections of 992.66 dollars
Mayor Franz Woodworth announced May receipts totaling 992.66 dollars at the June council meeting. Athens council filled Ward 2 vacancy by oath, with John Swanson taking office following George Ashworth’s resignation at last night’s session.
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Franz Woodworth
Athens City
John Swanson
Athens
4H Officers Advisors Gather Tonight in JT Meeting
4H officers and advisors listed for a JT gathering include Mrs. Neftia Smith Oakdale Mrs Vaughn Far ich and Mrs Noel Brunton Trims ble Mrs Lara Gillett and Mrs May Showers Greens Run and Mrs Erma Roberts Miss Jeah nette Blackford and Mr Eldon Jordan Chauncey.
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Neftia Smith
Oakdale
Vaughn Farich
Noel Brunton
Trimsble
Lara Gillett
May Showers
Youth Center Elections Set For Thursday and Friday
Athens Youth Center to elect student officers by regular ballot this Thursday and Friday. Miss Ruth Ann Grover assistant director announces a president secretary and three vice presidents to be elected. Twelve council members and six chairmen for committees will be chosen, with names of officers to be announced Saturday. Parents and townspeople welcome to visit.
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Athens Youth Center
Ruth Ann Grover
Leslie Clark
Youth Council Plans Benefit Party June 26
The Athens County Youth Council will host a benefit party at 8 30 pm on June 26 at the Athens Grange Hall to raise funds for materials and council activities. Advance tickets available from listed members and at Farm Bureau Co-Op Office. refreshments by Bernadine Terrell and Dorothea Mace.
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Athens County Youth Council
Athens Grange Hall
Youth Council
Beth Dailey
Albany
Charles Hingenberg
Canaonville
Bernadine Terrell
Bernice
Richardson
Dorothea Mace
Athens
Kenneth
Donald Loeffler
Amesville
Busy 4-H Club Meetings Report Albany Area
4-H clubs in the Albany area report ongoing activities. The Albany Sewing Club under Mrs W G Munn voted to keep its name, with Nita Munn as president and other officers elected. Chauncey 48 Club names Patricia Ley as president and Barbara Ryan as news reporter. Victory Cookers of Oakdale met at Nellie Smith home and sold candy for 2.32 dollars with planned summer activities. county agents Wright and Villa Tippie led the sessions.
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Albany
W. G. Munn
Albany High School
Hemmers
Nita Munn
Joanna Whaley
Mary F. Bean
Ruth Ann Stack
Benny Jean Whaley
Chauncey 48 Club
Patricia ‘Ley
Joanne Lewis
Joyce Schoonover
Barbara Ryan
Edna Geiber
Barbara Canter
Woodena Ferrer
Erma Roberts
Cookers of
Oakdale
Club Calendar Women’s Class Meets at Ivill Church
The Women’s Class of the First Christian Church Ivill meets with Mrs. Paul Porter at 540 Richland Ave Tuesday at 7 30 PM in a scheduled club calendar note.
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First Christian Church
Ivill
Paul Porter
Richland Ave
Club Leaders To Meet At Coolville School
The Romettes met at advisor Mrs. Jarvis home for a regular meeting at Athens Shrine on June 1. There are 12 members present. Next meeting set for June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Christine will demonstrate a basis stitch. members asked to bring a dish and own table service. Installation of supreme treasurer and school of instruction at 7:30 p.m. Reception for officers to follow.
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Romettes
Jarvis
Athens Shrine
Christine Antly
At & P.m
School of Instruction
WCTU
First Methodist Church
Graduation Week Reflections At Athens Senior High
Round About Town notes Athens Senior High graduates finish exams and head to careers, college, or military service. Fifteen graduates join Uncle Sam’s ranks in absentia, while others prepare for futures beyond the schoolroom with seasoned travelers’ tales and lessons.
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Athens
Army
Navy
AHS
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Fever Free at Last Says County Doctor
Dr. H reports Scarlet Fever gone and rabies on the rise countywide. Dr. Phil Lips notes one mad dog killed near Nelsonville and another reported in Canaan Township. Athens Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar to hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at Tem ing Sir Knights welcome. The Graham Chapel Prayer Band meets at the Hawk home Thursday evening with Henry Lauer as leader. Children’s Day program set for Graham Chapel Sunday evening June 30 at 8 45.
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Phillips
Nelsonville
Canaan Township
Ttt
Athens Commandery No. 1
Knights Templar
Harold 4. Pierce
Graham Chapel
Herbert Hawk
Henry Lauer
Athens Garrison Officers Visit Highlights Personal Notes
Capt John W Stewart of Ft Meade is in Athens with family for a five day visit to attend part of the Athens High School commencement where his son Jack graduates. Dr James P Porter and wife return to Ohio University ties. Darrell Ulbrich and family enjoy a picnic. Dwight Tritipo and wife travel to Pittsburgh. Helen Long and Mary Floyd visit. Mrs Nettie Bean hosts guests. Mrs Mary Rhodes visits Dexter.
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John W. Stewart
Ft. George G. Meade
Athens
Jack
A. Atkinson
Morris Ave
Ft. Meade
Athenw High School
Darrell Ulbrich
Charleston Army Air Base
S. C
Ruth Lowry Ulbrich
Darrell Tr
Dwight D. Tritipo
EL State St
Pittsburgh
Howard ¢. Whiston
Jack Tritipo
Naval Training Base
Bainbridge, Md
Whiston
C.D. Shafer Company
Sarver
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Helen
Marianné
Helen Long
Air Technical Service Command
Mary Floyd
Wright Field
Dayton
Nellie Long
Si Maple St
Nettie Bean
van Vorhes Sty
Elwood Sherman
Bellevue
Chapman Douglas Marriage Takes Place at Sallipolis
Mr and Mrs Rk Chapman of Route Four Athens announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma Eileen to Dell Douglas son of Mr and Mrs George L Douglas also of Athens Route Four. The marriage occurred June 4 at Sallipolis. A kitchen shower will be held Saturday night June 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Jeffers near Shade Route 33. All friends and relatives invited.
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Rk. Chapman
Route Four
Athens
Wilma Eileen
Dell Douglas
George L. Douglas
Sallipolis
Sam Jeffers
Shade
Betty Lou Wingett Weds Herman Bernard in Gallipolis
Mr. and Mrs. Ray W Vilie announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Lou Wingett to Herman Bernard, son of Mrs. George Bernard of Guysville. The couple wed in Gallipolis on June 1 and will reside in Miamisburg Ohio. A shower and dance will honor them Saturday night June 9 at Mrs. George Bernard’s home in Guysville. Friends of the couple are invited.
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Ray W Vilie
Betty Lou
Herman Bernard
George Bernard
Guysville
Gallipolis
Miamisburg
Ohio
Ingett, Suys
Guysvville
Ely
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Cartier
Frank Gilham
Cape.news
Me Twinkle Twinkle Zz
Pitle
Ste Star
Studded
Logan
Seel
Farm Bureau
Carpenter
Robert W. Hollingsworth
Court Street
Slariaty Company
Youth Center
Villa Tippie
Ross
Coolville School
Carthage
Coalville School
Robert Boggs
Clyde Parrish
Clyde Stout
Columbus-Athenian Club
Columbus - Athenian Club
Georgia Kilpatrick
College Ave
Rosa Hill
Tzura Creamer
Red Cross
Pocahontas Lodge
Boston
Beacon, Hill Social Register
West
Harvard
Hus
Rembrandt
H.bt
Smeck Flying Service University
James Pp. Porter
New York City
Congress St
Porter
Edward R. Harris
FL Peoples
Jeff
Mary Rhodes
Moore, Ave
Sarah Rife
Dexter
Wemen
Chile
Ahderiaa
Grammailen
Pri
Fenality
Conus Supture
East Main
Cafemins
Cai
Sunnyfield
Whitehouse
Meat Dept
Crokers
California
Chapman-Douglas
Betty Lou Wingett
Mr. Herman Bernard
Cecil C. Sarver
Lydie
Piatie
Moody
Rexall Drug Store
Rexall
BOF pWaLity
Dexene
Kerr Hardware Co
Stanley's Shoe Store
South Court St
Theva Shoe
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