Pte John Manda Killed in Action on Okinawa May 1
The Athens Messenger reports Pte John Manda age 25 son of Mr and Mrs George Manda The Plains was killed in action on Okinawa May 1 His parents were notified A memorial mass will be read later He served with the 165th Infantry 27th Division after training at Camp Walters Fort Ord and other campaigns including Saipan and Iwo Jima He leaves three sisters and a brother in the Navy Reserve
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Athens Messenger
John Manda
Okinawa
George Manda
the Plains
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Pic
Manda
Camp Walters
Tex
Fort Ord
Calif
Stesione Islands
Macon Durn
Gilbert Isl
Saipan
New Hebrides
Mary Manda
Columbus
Helen Manda
Joseph Flcer
Ann and
Naval Reserve
Joseph
Troy Business Woman Dies in Coolville
Nellie White 84 widow of Charles White longtime Coolville store owner and undertaker died at home. Funeral at her residence Thursday at two in charge of Ray Holman North Baltimore. Survived by daughter in law Mrs CL White of Coolville two grandsons C L White Jr and Jack White in the Pacific armed forces, plus nieces and nephews.
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Coolville
Nellie White
Charles White
Cool Ville
Ray
Troy Township
Clyde J. White
Law
CL. White
Sgank
Mate C. L. White Jr
Carp
Jack White
Pacific
White
August 8 Deadline Set for Candidate Filings
Election board clerk David Johnson reminds that August 8 is the final day to file petitions for candidates in the November election. Village and township officers and education board members will be elected. ballots include service members and civilian absentees with deadlines in place. Primary bills in Athens and Nelsonville occur July 31. ballots available for service members and absentees, with office hours and submission cutoffs noted.
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David Johnson
Election Board
Boards of Education
Justices of the Peace
Johnson
Edward Hummel
Athens
Nelsonville
St.Glouster
Ration Roundup from AP on stamps and fuel details
The Associated Press notes ration details for meats fats and processed foods with various book four stamps and dates. Shoes stamps remain valid with no cancellation plans and gasoline coupons switch dates. Ration boards begin accepting applications for increased allocations.
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Associated Press
OPA
Local Red Cross Notifies Families Of Liberations
The American Red Cross will notify families of thousands of liberated Allied prisoners of war through prioritized communications. Messages may request health and welfare information, with overseas delivery by the Red Cross, while families are advised not to seek meetings or contact the War Department. Local cases include Lt Harry A Keirns, Leonard C Scott, Sgt Jack B Sickels, Pfc William C White, and others notified in Athens County.
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Red Cross
Army
D. R. Zenner
United States
War Department
Athens County
American Red Cross
Jennis Keirns
Route One
Millfield
Harry A. Keirns
Thelma R. Scott
Fern St
Athens
Leonard C. Scott
Maxime Morgan
Allen St
Glousstery
Crawford Morgan
Wilma B. Sickels
New Marshfield
Set
Jack B. Sickels
W. O. White
Grosvenor &St
Pic
William C. White
Death of John C. Ewing in Sheltering Arms Hospital
John C. Ewing died Monday noon at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a four year illness. He was 40, born in Athens County, lived most of his life there, and belonged to the First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Violet, four children Pauline, Marybelle, Charles, and James, a sister Mary Linseott, and his parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services are Wednesday at 4 PM at Dewter and Ferguson Funeral Home, Rev. O. M. Awe officiating, with burial in Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 PM tonight.
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John ¢. Ewing
Athens
Sionday Noon
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens County
First Christian Church
Ewing
Violet Ewing
Pauline
Marybelle
Charles
James
Dewter and Ferguson Funeral Home
O. M. Awe
W. Union St
James E Gibson Dies At Work In California
Mrs James A Bell Athens Route 4 received word of the sudden death of her brother in law James Edgar Gibson 60 in Long Beach California last Saturday while at work in a shipyard He leaves a son Harrell in the Marines in the South Pacific Also note a meeting of Constitution Lodge No 426 F A M New Marshfield on Thursday June 14 at 8 pm Master Mason degree to be conferred on one candidate All Masons invited by Master Walter Hawk
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James A. Bell
Athens
James Edgar Gibson
Long Beach
Calif
Ild
F. É A. M. New Marshfield
Walter Hawk
Rutherford Speaks at Athens Rotary Club Meeting
Dwight Rutherford, Athens insurance man, spoke to the Athens Rotary Club about his life, work, and hobby. He shared details of his move from Minnesota to Ohio, his education at Ohio University, and his long career in insurance. He also discussed his collection and donations of fire marks to the Smithsonian and the London Museum.
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Dwight Rutherford
Athens
Athens Rotary Club
Lawrence Worstell
Iron Range
Minnesota
Meigs County
Rutherford
Ohio
Ohio University
Smithsonian
London
England
Rites for Mrs. Eddy Will Be on Thursday
Stella Walsh Eddy, who died Sunday, will have a requiem high mass at St. Pauls Church Thursday at nine. Burial is in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Altar and Rosary Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet at 14 E State St Wednesday at 7 30 to recite the Rosary. Friends may call at the home any time.
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Stella Walsh Eddy
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Cornelius Gallagher
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Altar and Rosary Society
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
E. State St
Dogs Quarantined Across Canaan Ames York Amid Rabies Alert
Athens County orders quarantine on all dogs in Canaan Ames York and nearby townships after rabies concerns. Owners must confine dogs to premises. violations carry up to 100 dollar fine or 90 days in jail. Series of county meetings with 4-H leaders and advisors held in Athens and surrounding areas to coordinate response.
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Eva Kinsey
Columbus
Athens County
Albany
Bart Allen
Canaan
Ames
New York
Athens Township
H. T. Phillips
Mise Tippie
Elmhealth
Wood Place
7th War Loan Workers Named in Brey Waterloo York and Rome Townships
Lists of laborers and volunteers for the 7th War Loan across Brey Waterloo York and Rome Townships include chairmen H H Chapman and Mrs Citl Brown and multiple named workers from each area such as Miss Ora Duntee Miss Roberta Humphrey Mr L M Walden Roy Gilham Edward Hawk Hurley Eidcock Rudolph Bielameyer Ralph Williams and others detailing local participation and leadership.
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Brey
Waterloo
York
Rome
Troy
H. H. Chapman
Ora Duntee
Roberta Humphrey
L. M. Walden
Ray B
Chevalier
G O. Shanks
Earl Clark
Kenneth Davis
Cit! Brown
Dolores, Nixon
Lulu Hoskins
Robert Bethler
Gay Sharp
Elsie Weaver
Mary Eulen Perry
Grace Covert
Madelyn Wagner
Stella Krotche Rome
G. Clarys Cunningham
W. OW. Buck Earl Mace
Helen
Moore Pear
Russe
Chapman
Meetings Held At York Township and Oakdale Home
Two meetings were held today in the homes of Miss Reeda Foughty of York Township and Mrs. Vaughn Earich. Advisors attended from Chauncey Trimble Greens Run and Oakdale.
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Reeda Foughty
York Township
Vaughn Earich
Chauncey, Trimble
Greens Run
Oakdale
Boy Confesses Theft From Athens Church Funds
A 16 year old boy on parole from Boys Industrial School signed a confession admitting two thefts from First Methodist Church in Athens within 10 days. He stated the amount stolen totalled 45 dollars. The latest break in targeted the secretary's office cabinet last Sunday.
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Boys Industrial School
First Methodist Church
Athens
J. B. Grogan
Pru-Lax Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
A testimonial claims daily misery from constipation improved after using PRU-LAX. The user describes constant worry, gas, and lethargy before noting restored bowel function and reduced stomach pains. The ad urges readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy with a caution about following directions.
William Merritt Rites Held at Letart Today
William Merritt Tr. Merritt, 79, died at his Letart home where he lived all his life. Survived by one son Barney Wheeling and six daughters Guldie Rollins Letart Tillie Kinzel Alto Sylvia Kay Proctorville Maggie Winchell Syracuse Della Shields East Liverpool Elizabeth at home. Funeral at Guiding Star Church at 10:30 this morning with burial in Letart cemetery. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church meets Wednesday at home of Mrs. George Shamel The Plains.
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William Merritt
Letart
William Tr. Merritt
Barney
Wheeling
W.va
Guldie Rollins
Tillie Kinzel
Alto
W. Vay
Sylvia Kay
Proctorville
Maggie Winchell
Syracuse
Della Shields
East Liverpool
Elizabeth
Guiding Star
Naomi
The
Plains Methodist
George Shamel
the Plains
Potato rationing in Youngstown and Athens noted
A Page One report recalls potato rationing with limits in Youngstown and Athens where only three pounds per person may be purchased and margarine is restricted. Readers describe scarcity of new potatoes amid a freeze, with old types or substitutes like macaroni and rice common. A reader shares a tuna casserole recipe for meatless meals.
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Youngstown
Athens
M.B.R
Medal for heroic action earned by Athens High alum
Pfc. Robert J. Mills, 406th Infantry Ninth Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mills of 271 E State St, received the Bronze Star. On March 15, 1945, he crossed a dangerous river with 14 others to locate enemy forces and protected a beachhead while others reconnoitered. He and nine others later explored a steel mill area, gathering vital information aiding future operations. Mills enlisted August 1, 1944, and fought from Belgium to Germany with General Simpson's Ninth Army.
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Ceabas
Athens High School
Robert J. Mills
406Th Infantry
Ninth Army
Howard Mills
State St
Germany
Athough
Pft
Mills
Ohio
Bob
Athens High
Belgium
England
France
Holland
Simpson
Putnam Field
Picnic and meeting notices from local clubs and groups
Tuesday Needle Club hosts its annual picnic at Mrs. W. W. Totman’s home in Athens Route Three. Wednesday Pythian Sisters meet to plan attendance at the Nelsonville district convention June 14. Sew-So Sewing Circle holds a potluck dinner at Mrs. R. W. Oxley’s home. Thursday Graham Chapel Prayer Band meets June 14 at the Chapmans. Also a State of Ohio Insurance certificate lists the Associated Fire and Marine Insurance Company’s 1943 financials with assets and surpluses noted.
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Needle Club
W. W. Totman
Athens
Pythian Sisters
Joof Hall
Nelsonville
R. W. Oxley
van Vorhes
Graham Chapel
G. B. Chapman
Holly Kelley
Eadet
Spa
Ins
Ohio
Columbus
Dressel
County Grange Meeting Postpones Local Contests
The Athens County Grange will hold a meeting on Thursday June 14 at the Shade School Building. The soy roll and house dress contest for local dranger entries will not be held at this time.
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County Grange
Athens County Pumone
the Shade
AAUW To Meet At Five Oaks In Kansas
The AAUW will meet in convention session Thursday June 14 at Five Oaks Kansas the home of Dean Irman Voigt due to travel restrictions no national convention this year Each branch to meet in session with materials from National headquarters theme The University Women's Responsibility In this Time of Crisis For reservations contact Miss Grate Leslie by telephone
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AAUAY
Five Oaks
Dean Irman Voigt
Fach
University Women's Responsibility
Grate Leslie
Aoa
Personal News Highlights From Local Military and Family Visits
Mrs. Coo Herrly of Niagara Falls NY visits her brother and sister Mr and Mrs George Rasp at 21 Elmwood. West Point graduate Don Nelson Jr. is noted as a 1945 class member. Vanikye family seen in Columbus to visit son Fred on furlough en route from Ft Knox to Ft Riley. Dana Fuller leaves for Bedford to visit Robert Wickham family. S Sgt Daniel Armbruster, a German POW from December 22 to April 12, on 60 day furlough, visits his in laws Grover Armbruster. He plans to rest at a Miami Beach home and then move to Florida with his wife. Lt William Jurcovic on 30 day leave in Athens with wife and daughter Judy, prior Brazil assignment as Navy Physical Fitness instructor. to Chapel Hill NC for new post. wife and child to join at end of leave.
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Coo, Herrly
Niagara ‘Falls
XN. Y
George Rasp
Elmwood
Eek
Herrly
West Point Military Academy
Don T. Nelson, Jr
Col
D. T. Nelson
R.om Vanikye
Columbus
Fats Fred VanDyke
Ft. Knox
iFt. Riley, Kas
Daniel Armbruster
Grover Armbuster
Court St
Armbruster
Hnms
Ravenna
Miami Beach
Florida
William Jurcovic
Athens
Judy
Jurcovic
Will
Chapel Hill
Rian
UCR Club Picnic at Mrs. Dupier Home
The UCR Club holds a picnic at Mrs. Roy Dupier’s home 537 Richland Ave on Thursday at 6 pm. Members should bring their own food.
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UCR
Roy Dupler
Richland Ave
Phyllis Mathews To Take Position In Washington
Phyllis Mathews leaves Athens to take a government post with the Signal Corps in Washington D C A farewell dinner given by her parents Mr and Mrs George Mathews at 69 Stimson Ave attended by Miss Phyllis Bean Miss Helen Dorothy Oge Miss Kathleen Orr and Dorie Mathews A graduate of Athens High School she joins this year’s class A Mother’s Circle potluck dinner and officer installation details follow without delay
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Phyllis Athews
Washington, D.C
Signal Corps
George Mathews
Stimson Ave
Phyllis
Phyllis Bean
Helen Dorothy Oge
Kathleen Orr
Dorie Mathews
Athens High School
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Lydia
Pinkham
Yaore
Findham
Carpenter
Robert W. Hollingsworth
Court Street
Marietta
Rardin Bros
Edgerton
Stanley's Shoe Store
South Court St
Marion
Troy Business
John C. Ewing
James E. Gibson
California
Rotary
Mrs. Eddy
Wes Villa Tippie
Anname
Amenville
Mire
James Mescher
Guysville
Stewart
Coalville
Clyde Parrish
Athens Pharmacy
Russell Hall
Rock Rifle, Road
Rita Jean
C. R. Wilson
G. Co
Hall of
Richard
Carla
Wesleyan Bible Study
Wesleyan Bible Study Group
Wesleyan Methodistsoreh
Rey
EL C. Xenney
Sidney Collett
Youth Fellowship
Girls Youth Fellowship
Girls of
Central Ave
Methodist Church
Moore
Kerr Hardware Co
Smeck Flying Service Oernone Ot
AAUW
Dana Fuller
Www H. Brooks
N. Court St
Bedford
Robert C. Wickham
Gallaher Drug
Cope
Rexall Drug Store
Rexall
Phyllis Mathews
Washington
Fred White
Joan Miller
Pett
Logan
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