Athens men in service win promotions and transfers
News notes list Army and Navy personnel from Athens area stationed nationwide. William G. Fraedrich earns technical sergeant acting battalion HQ supply sergeant. Bryson Russell becomes corporal technician. Wilkie Monroe Allen graduates at Fort Belvoir and serves as foreman before enlisting. Other brave men transfer to Camp Wolters Texas Camp Lee Virginia Fort Knox Kentucky Fort Ben Harrison Indiana and Camp Breckenridge Kentucky.
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Athens
Quartermaster Unit Training Center
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
William G. ‘Raedrich
Technical Sergen
Bryson Russell
Wilkie Monroe Allen
Boyd W. Allen
Fort. Belvoir
Williamson Shaft “Construction” Co
John “McMahon
William. McMahon
Jacksonville
Raymond F. Fairenilé
J. E. Fal
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Camp Wolters
Texas
Pvt
Rex A. Lanta
Ed Lantz
Trimble
Camp Lee
Teen Sworn as Apprentice in Naval Reserve
The Plain records a teen oath of enlistment in the Naval Reserve. Elmer Chute at 520 E Main presided as a recruiter and the enlistee was sworn in as an apprentice, later noted to be a third class cook. The brief entry highlights local figures and the Navy service path.
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Hill Howard
the Plain
Naval Reserve
Ised
Ieeper
Elmer
Pomeroy Boy Fractures Leg After Truck Fall
A Pomeroy boy, 5, suffered a fractured leg last night when he fell under a moving truck while trying to climb aboard. The driver was absolved of blame after police investigated. At Asbury Methodist Church near Guysville, Sunday School begins at 2 08 with a preaching service at 8 o clock led by Rev. M. E. Mitch.
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Salvation Army
Wong
Ann
Young
Pomeroy
Robert. Ouashelt
Grain and Produce Stocks Mixed in Market Notes
Shaky OCR text shows scattered phrases about grain and produce markets, stock movements, and prices. Mentions include references to earnings, percentages, and notes on produce pricing. The readable fragments indicate a brief market snapshot rather than a cohesive article. No clear entities beyond generic market terms emerge.
Athens County Honors Blackout Effort In Fat Collection
Athens County led by Commander Harold E Wise reported 417 volunteers on duty during a citywide blackout for fat collection amid coal shortages. Officials noted some missteps from volunteers and traffic delays during test warnings while praising overall participation and announcing a forthcoming fat collection by Girl Scouts with cans in paper sacks for five cents a pound.
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Athens County
Athens
Harold E. Wise
Athens Citiens Defense Corps
BB. Buckley
Defense Councand
Glen Linnes
Tom
Yesserday
Uty
Emer Veltare
Red Cross
Port Com
Dy Kineeney Fedten
Tuets
Highway Patrol
the McBee Co
C D. Shaler
Ohio University
Stan
Defense Corps
Ash
Petwone
Yale Graduate to Direct Student Group at Wesley Foundation
Adrian Michigan born Me McNaughton arrives in Athens to lead the Wesley Foundation at the Meth od Church after Yale Divinity School and Adrian College training. He previously served as student leader at Yale and Michigan and was assigned by Bishop H L Smith during the Ohio Conference. Theodore W Shoemaker leaves Wesley Foundation to become Yellow Springs Methodist pastor. February 1943 income totals 10.428 billion with 28 percent rise from 1942.
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University of Michigan
Yale University
Afto
Ohio
Methodist Church
Columbus
Theodore W. Shoemaker
Wesley Foundation
Yellow Springs
Gas Rations Not Planned Across Eastern States Plan
Eastern States XI Committee said no immediate plan to impose gasoline restrictions on the Middle West. Interior Secretary and petroleum administrator Ralph K. Davies noted that building up reserves in District 2 would have little effect in the East due to transportation.
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Lekeg Fialy
Eastern States XI Committee
Middle West
Interior Secretary
Ralph K. Davies
Bulding
Middle
Atlantic Seaboard
Presidential primary urged by Senator Wheeler
Senator Wheeler of Montana backs a constitutional amendment to bring direct presidential primaries to all races. He condemns horse trading at conventions and argues public openness helps voters judge candidates. The article notes a proposed primary plan and cites an Alexander Church service with speaker Eugene Cote.
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Senate
Wheeler
D-Mont
Alexander. Presbyterian Church
Eugene Cote
Bike Lights Required Warns Grogan Over Night Riding
Police Chief J B Grogan warns against riding bicycles at night without lights or reflectors. He says unlighted bikes are dangerous and may be impounded if violators persist, noting several bikes were seized last fall to stop the practice. State law requires lights and a reflector on the rear at night.
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J.B. Grogan
Grogan
Urea
State Inc
Ration Roundup Stamp and Coupon Details Across Goods
The notice outlines ration details for stamps and coupons covering meats cheese butter fats canned fish coffee sugar and shoes, including expiry dates June 15 to Aug 30. It lists Gasoline coupons valid through July and inspec tions required by September, with vehicle mileage rules and fuel allocations for zones A B C to last until September 30.
Private Autos Seized for War Effort Warned by Ohio Official
Ohio officials said private automobiles may be seized to support the war effort. Hal G. Sours stated Ohio would cooperate with the Army to commandeer motor vehicles for troop transport and supply duties if necessary. Nash, acting president of the American Association of Vehicle Administrators, outlined possible procedures for future seizures during wartime. The Fifth Area meeting was scheduled for July 3.
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Cones — Tay
Rigaway
Hal G. Sours
Ohio
Sohn
J.” Nash
American” Association of Vehicle Administrators
Nash
Cos Irmy Corps
Special Service Honors Servicemen At Stewnet Church
A service honoring servicemen called to duty in the Forces will be held at the Astim Holiness Church in Stew net on Saturday evening June 12. Speakers include pastors Rev. R. Didcock and Rev. B A. Ane of Nelsonville. All invited to attend.
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Stewnet
R. Didcock
BA. Ane
Nelsonville
Willard Carsey and Lewis Williams fined for intoxication
Willard Carsey and Lewis Williams were fined five dollars each after pleading before Mayor Franz Woodworth on intoxication charges. Carsey, aged, was committed to the county jail for nonpayment. A separate note mentions a Christmas or Children’s Day program planned at MU Liberty U with services by Rev. Guy White and times listed. A patrol report notes Marion Francis Graham, 44, a coal miner, was stopped for unsafe operation and will be arraigned in Chauncey. Mrs. Stanley Nida, 44, underwent emergency endectomy with a favorable outlook.
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Willard Carsey
Richland Ave
Lewis Se
Wiliams
Hickory St
Franz Woodworth
Carsey
MU Liberty U
Smaller Crop Yields Seen Amid Weather Problems
A May forecast from the Agriculture Department warns of lower crop yields due to adverse weather. The War Food Administration cites flood and drought as damaging factors, urging strict conservation. Still, May production shows an 11 percent rise from the previous year, with plans for a Sunday afternoon church gathering at Graham Chapel.
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Wasi
Agriculture ‘Department
Chester
Davie
Utp Wean Ve
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Ohio Fuels
Thomas Williams
Fort Fisher
Camp Breckenidge
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Dean Williams
Syracuse
Clyde L. Wile Hime
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Pomeroy Boy
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
City Hall
Athens, D
Cross Bros
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Athens County No. 1
NEA Telephoto
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New York
J. E. Rash
County Fats Salvage
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General Salvage Committee
Washington, D. C
Mia L.A. Hamilton
Mia
Paul Fontaine
Dr. Aan
Yale Graduate
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Lowe Brothers Coat System
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Berry Hotel
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