Massing of Colors to Open Flag Day Ceremonies in Athens
The Athens Flag Day service on OU campus Sunday at 11 45 a m will feature a massing of the colors with Ohio University ROTC and Color Guard. Rev Frank Donaldson leads the planning with Rev Gilbert Courtney delivering the address and Mayor Franz Woodworth presiding. If rain moves events indoors the ceremony will shift to Memorial Auditorium.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Courtney
Frank Donaldson
First Christian Church
Ohio University
American Legion
Franz L. Woodworth
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
Ohio University Rotc
ROTC
America
Robert G. Purrington
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Fred E. Lachs
First Presbyterian Church
Donaldson
Philip L. Peterson
Ohio University School of Music
Memorial Auditorium
Mrs Horace Allen Dies in Troy Ohio
Mrs Horace Allen mother of Miss Amy Allen of Ohio University Library staff died in Troy Ohio on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the family home in Troy today.
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Horace Allen
Amy Allen
Ohio University Library
Troy
Bolin Announces Candidacy for Athens County Commissioner
Charles E Bolin announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Athens County commissioner. He is a two term Athens Township trustee and ran in the previous nomination race, missing by 39 votes. He and wife Georgia Evans have four children and live on a farm south of Athens. He belongs to the Athens Grange Elks and Eagles.
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Charles E. Bolin
Bolin
Athens County
Athens Township
Children May Enter School Until June 19
The Ohio University Elementary School will continue to register children for Summer School until Friday June 19. Parents should arrange placements soon. Activities include nature study led by Irene Elliott of the Audubon Society, gardening with Eisen and Evans, water and plant life projects, medicinal plants with Ward, outdoor kindergarten with Hoyle, soy bean cultivation with Cooper and Jack Rhoads, and instrumental music led by Thackery. Dramatics with puppets and marionettes, overnight camping, and hikes are planned, with swimming privileges still under consideration.
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Ohio University
Edith Beecher
Irene Elliott
National Audubon Society
Eisen
Evans
Miss Olson
Miss Ward
Waterloo Forest
Miss Hoyle
Miss Cooper
Jack Rhoads
Mr. Thackery
Sophomore Honor Roll At Athens High School Names Students
The Sophomore honor roll at Athens High School for this year includes Maxine Bethel Frances Noble Frank Allen Grant Ferguson Jack Stokes Arthur Yoho Donna Ayers Betty Bartlett The resa Beal Pat Connor Jean Dow Jauvanta Young Raymond Dunfee Jim Farley William Hammerle John Hyre Vernon McKibba Clyde Smith and Peter Yaney.
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Athens High School
Maxine Bethel
Frances Noble
Frank Allen
Grant Ferguson
Jack Stokes
Arthur Yoho
Donna Ayers
Betty Bartlett
Theresa Beal
Pat Connor
Jean Dow
Jauvanta Young
Raymond Dunfee
Jim Farley
William Hammerle
John Hyre
Vernon McKiba
Clyde Smith
Peter Yaniy
Two Women Admitted for Treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mrs. Mabel Howson of Carbondale and Mrs. Millie Kenney of 119 E Union St were admitted today for medical treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Eileen Saulters of Athens Route 3 was admitted for a hand injury at work and released after treatment. John Van Ness of Millfield Route 1 and James Wallace of Millfield were released today.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mabel Howson
Carbondale
Millie Kenney
E. Union St
Eileen Saulters
Athens
John van Ness
Millfield
James Wallace
United Nations Flags to Be Displayed in Athens
The Athens Knights of Columbus banner display will feature 26 handmade United Nations flags including the United States and Mexico. Led by E H Gallagher, with Elizabeth Gallagher and others, the exhibit runs June 14 and 18 in Summer's & Son Music Store window and supports bond sales and events. Countries shown include United States England Russia China Australia Belgium Canada Costa Rica Cuba Czechoslovakia Dominican Republic El Salvador Greece Guatemala Haiti Honduras India Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Poland South Africa Yugoslavia Mexico.
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Mexico
Elizabeth Gallagher
John A. Rowan
Elizabeth Lavelle
Margaret Josten
Walter Baird
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Summer's & Son Music
S. Court St
United States
England
Russia
China
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Costa Rica
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Dominican Republic
el Salvador
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
India
Luxembourg
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Poland
South Africa
Yugoslavia
Ninth Graders Talk on Aspects of War
Certificates of promotion were awarded to 106 Athens Junior High School students at a high school auditorium ceremony. Principal Sherman Gilmore and Board member W. B. Drake distributed certificates while students delivered six themed talks on war for freedom highlighting American ideals and Allied resolve.
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Athens
Sherman Gilmore
W. B. Drake
Board of Education
euuluDeTe
Kiver Wy Michiy Bers
Mr. Drake
Wallace la Baw
America
la Baw
Draft Papers Mailed To Athens County Registrants
Selective Service will mail occupational questionnaires to registrants of Athens County Board No. 1. Question no 5 asks for detailed duties at the current job, with reminders that incomplete forms are returned. Registrants may seek help from employers union officials U S Employment or advisory board members at local offices to ensure complete answers.
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Athens County Board No. 1
Athens City
Board No. 1
U. S
S. Court St
Selective Service Advisory Board
John W. Bolin
Security Bank Bldg
R. W. Finsterwald
Cline
Gordon Gray
Security Bank
John F. Newcomb
Harold J. Rose
Max Wilson
Chauncey
Denver Bricker
Pete McDaniel
Millfield
J. L. Altman
Hoy Seckinger
Jacksonville
M. M. Bryson
Merril Ogg
P. J. Stanley
Thomas Williams
Glouster
Former Athens county workers visit hometown
Two former employees of the Athens County Agriculture Conservation office at 14 South Court Street, now working in Washington DC, were weekend visitors in Athens. The visitors were Miss Margery Lowery of the Division of Shield Labor Relations and Miss Gleen Dorr of the U S Maritime Commission Office.
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Athens
Ogg Sisters and Teacher Leave for West Coast Visit
Miss Helen Dorothy Ogg and Miss Selma Neigler depart by train planning a Los Angeles to Santa Maria trip to visit Lieut. Charles L Ogg, brother of Miss Ogg, stationed with the Army Air Corps in the west coast.
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Helen Dorothy Ogg
Second St
Selma Neigler
Racine High School
West Coast
Los Angeles
Santa Maria
Charles L Ogg
Miss Ogg
Army Air Corps
Lucas Boys Send First Letters From Overseas
Mr and Mrs Mike Lucas of The Plains received first letters since January from their two sons in service. John Lucas serves with the Army in Australia and Mike Lucas in the Navy.
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Mike Lucas
Plains
John Lucas
Army
Australia
Navy
Ohio University ROTC Graduate Patrick White Stationed in Georgia
Patrick D. White of Nelsonville a 1942 Ohio University graduate and ROTC second lieutenant has been stationed at Camp Wheeler Georgia according to military notice.
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White
Georgia
Patrick D. White
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Camp Wheeler
Marines Recruit Here in Athens June 18
Sgts. James F. Galloway and Carlos Smith of the United States Marine Corps will be at the Post Office in Athens Thursday June 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to recruit men for the Marines. Their visit targets physically capable men aged 17 to 88 who are willing to be trained and issued a rifle with ammunition and range time.
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James F. Galloway
Carlos Smith
United States Marine Corps
Athens
Judge Rowland Seeks Re Election for Athens County Judge
Judge Rowland filed his petition as a Republican candidate for the Athens County Common Pleas Court judge. His public service includes president of City Council and two mayoral terms. He began law practice in 1908 after graduating from Ohio State University and spent 23 years in trial work before his election as judge.
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Rowland
Athens County
Ohio State University
Courts of
Ohio
Athens
No Need for Rush To Get Extra Sugar This Week
Leonard Prater announces no rush to obtain sugar purchase certificates as the county ration office in Washington Street stays open daily through June. Registrars are needed to assist with this program which supports canning fruit and making preserves and needs volunteers.
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Leonard Prater
Washington St
Shade High Alumni Dinner and Dance Planned
Shade High School graduates of 1942 are invited by Claudis Chappel president of the Shade Alumni Association to attend a potluck dinner and dance at the high school gym Friday. Dinner starts at 6 PM and dancing with Gerald Hoffner's orchestra runs from 8 30 to midnight.
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Shade High School
Claudis Chappel
Shade Alumni Association
Gerald Hoffner
Kelso Brown Jones Enter State and Local Races
John P. Kelso of Nelsonville filed as a Democratic candidate for state representative. Alfred Brown of Jacksonville seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. James A. Jones of Athens runs for county auditor as a Republican. Judges F Rowland and Francis White seek Republican Common Pleas Court judgeships. Ralph Elliott of Nelsonville seeks Republican county auditor. Thomas Williams of Glouster seeks Democratic county auditor. Dr E LeFever of Glouster runs Republican for state representative. Charles Stratton of Republican for commissioner. Fairfield County’s 1940 population adjusts filing rules, moving state senator petitions to Lancaster.
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John P. Kelso
Nelsonville
Board of Elections Office
Alfred Brown
Jacksonville
James A. Jones
Athens
F. Rowland
Francis White
Common Pleas Court
Ralph Elliott
Thomas Williams
Glouster
E. LeFever
Charles Stratton
Fairfield County
Athens County
Lancaster
Local Board Notified by Secretary of State
Fore John FE Sweeney acting as secretary of state has notified the local board about an official action or update. No further details are provided in readable text.
That Glorious Grand Feeling At 49 Cents
Advertisment praises Old Mohawk Bitters promising a grand feeling from regular bowels. Claims normal movement once daily and offers a money back guarantee at Gallaher’s Drug Store.
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Gallaher
Judge Seeks Reelection Amid War Duty
The candidate cites strong voter visitation and wartime duties as reasons for a limited campaign. He pledges impartial law administration if nominated and elected, aiming to meet voters before the primary and assure equality and fairness.
Walter Daniels Pleads Guilty on Intoxication Charge
Walter Daniels age 68 of W. Washington Sr. pleaded guilty to intoxication when arraigned before Mayor Franz L. Woodworth. He was fined $5 and costs.
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Walter Daniels
W. Washington Sr
Franz L. Woodworth
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