Robinson Seeks District Legion Post Vice Commander
Donald F. Robinson of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion will run for district vice commander at the 5th District Convention in Lancaster June 27. Delegates from Athens Post 21 include Robinson and six others with alternates named, plus two Athens juniors chosen for Buckeye Boys State participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald F
Spinny) Robinson
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Lancaster
Robinson
John T. Cox
Post
Athens
Army Air Force
K. T. Crossen Post
Joe D. Mechem
Frank R. Murphey, Jr
Carl D. Heck
Ben Williams
Bert Barnes
Francis Lavelle
Columbus
Nolan Mace
Frank Queenan
Demolet
Mechem
Alvarez
Frank L. Harvey
John
Howie Method Demonstration At Berry Hotel Athens
Well known Indianapolis expert and ex Army Medical Corpsman offers a free demonstration of the Howe method for ruptures at the Berry Hotel in Athens Tuesday June 22 from 10 a.m. to p.m. The technique claims rapid openings for rupture cases regardless of size or location and promises same day return to work. The Howe Rupture Shield is described as waterproof sanitary and indestructible with a heat fitted design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.S. Army
Berry Hotel
Athens
Howe
P.O
Michigan St
Ind
Security for Support Asked
Ada Bratton files in Common Pleas Court to turn over 250 dollars held by Mayor Mickle as security for child support in the Bratton divorce case. Plaintiff says Willard Bratton is leaving jurisdiction, making payment difficult. petition to be heard today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Clerk of Courts
Ada Bratton
Bratton
Willard Bratton
Common Pleas Court
Real Estate Transfers In Nelsonville and Athens Townships
Real estate transfers include Ralph M and Ellen Stewartson to Clara May Showers for Inlets 321 and 322 in Nelsonville, Ora B and Wilma M Darnell to Elza R and Hazel A McGraner for 1.5 acres in Athens Township, and reverse transfer with coal rights excluded. Other deeds name Elza and Hazel McGraner to Darnell for RD No 2 and 1.5 acres, Millfield village tracts to Joseph Mesaros, Edward Maleski to Gerald and Grace Mingus for 10 acres in Trimble Township, and H W and Violet Baughman to Dwight Tripp for Campbell’s Fairfield additions Lots 1205 and 1206 in Athens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M
Ellen Stewartson
Clara May
Longstreth
Nelsonville
Ora B
Wilma M. Darnell
Elza R
Hazel A. McGraner
Athens Township
Athens
John D. Earich
Joseph Meszaros
Millfield
Edward Maleski
Gerald
Grace Mingus
Trimble
H. W. Baughman
Violet Baughman
Dwight Tripp
Campbell
Fairfield
City of
Panama Canal Army Commendation Ribbon for Sgt Jerry Whyte
Sergeant Jerry C Whyte formerly of Athens received the Army Commendation Ribbon during a Pacific Sector Review at Ft. Clayton Canal Zone. He was honored for meritorious service at Aguadulce and Rio Hato Air Base from January 1 1947 to January 20 1948 and led maintenance of two hundred miles of telephone lines a mess hall vehicle care and welfare of twelve men while with the 75th Signal Service Battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Jerry C. Whyte
Athens
Pacific
Ft. Clayton
Canal Zone
Paul W. Rutledge
United States Army Caribbean
Whyte
Aguadulce
Rio Hato
Army
L1th Signal Company
Panama
Okinawa
75Th Signal Service Battalion
Bess Laughlin
Lancaster St
Air Force restricts enlistments to meet strength limits
The Air Force resumes strict and quota based enlistments effective June 1 to stay within authorized strength ceilings. High school graduates get priority, only three year terms are allowed, minimum test average 90, and unmarried men may enter in four lowest grades. Veterans may enlist up to Technical Sergeant based on prior rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Air Force
Harold F. Buck
U.S. Army
Buck
Air Force
Reservists Called to Voluntary Active Duty for Navy Needs
The Navy announced up to 5000 enlisted male Naval Reservists with specific rates may report to active duty voluntarily to fill personnel gaps in the Fleet and Navy Department. Eligible rates include radiomen, aviation rate specialists, yeomen, storekeepers, machinist mates, electricians mates, boilermen, and aviation electronics technicians with various pay grades. Applications available at Naval Reserve Training Centers and must be mailed to the Ninth Naval District in Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington D. C
Naval Reserve Training Center
Naval Reserve Office
Navy Recruiting Station
Ninth Naval District
Great Lakes
Ill
Army opens nine to twelve month active duty tours
Second Army Headquarters at Fort Meade Md announces an Army program allowing certain Enlisted Reserve Corps members to volunteer for active duty tours of nine to twelve months. Assignments limited to the Zone of the Interior unless written agreement for other areas. Promotion on active duty allowed. clothing and equipment issued. Retired and ER transferred personnel, National Guard, and pensioners are ineligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Army
Fort George G. Meade
Interior
National Guard
Ohio veterans receive autos for amputees under VA program
The VA in Columbus reports 1133 seriously disabled World War II veterans have received vehicles at government expense under autos for amputees. Vehicles cost 1,802,953 dollars. Eligible veterans must apply by June 30 but should submit 15 days early. Two war veterans may hold up to 10,000 dollars in insurance across US Government and National Service Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Veterans Administration
Columbus
N. K. Blosser
Six NSLI conversion options for WWII veterans announced
A VA release to N K Blosser shows six permanent NSLI choices for converting WWII term policies. Veterans may convert part or all of a $10,000 term policy to Ordinary Life, 20 Pay Life, 30 Pay Life, Endowment at 65, Endowment at 60 and 20 year Endowment. Also noted are naval and personnel updates on Wilfred Davis and Gilbert Thompson related to service and the USS Valley Forge cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
N. K. Blosser
Fire crew arrives to find kitchen fry pan fire
Firefighters rushed to 150 percent Mill Street at 5 10 p m Thursday with two engines and nine men but found only an overcooked meal. Fire Chief Clarence A Parker said the fry pan of meat in David Stewart's kitchen caused the self contained alarm. No damage beyond smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill St
Clarence A. Parker
David Stewart
Parker
Clinic Band To Present Elms Concert at Ohio University
The 103 member Ohio University Clinic Band will give a twilight concert under the elms on campus Sunday at 7 15 p m. Conductor Alvin R Edgar of Iowa State College Ames will lead. The program includes Hail America Prelude and Chorus Panis Angelicus Two Pair of Slippers Cole Porter songs and The Thunderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Clinic
Elms
Alvin R. Edgar
School of Music
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Music Department
Daniel L. Martino
Civil Service Exams Open at Wright-Patterson AFB
The U S Civil Service Examining Board at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton announces open competitive exams for permanent federal positions including warehouse man supply inspector and materials dispatcher with hourly wages from 1.04 to 1.77. Also listed are aqua fuel system operator sanitation equipment operator and engineering operator with wages from 1.11 to 1.73. Applicants need not take a written test but will be judged on experience including armed forces service. Contact local secretary W H Oldfield at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Federal Civil Service
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes Update
Shelterings Arms Hospital records list patients from Athens and nearby towns. Major surgeries include Mrs. Charles Bail and Frank Rauch Sr. Minor surgeries include Opal Perry Clyde Harmon Roger Kasler and Louis Ruman Jr. Discharges include Mrs. Joyce Rogaski Anna O Hara and Sigmond Kozma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bail
Athens
Frank Rauch, Sr
Opal Perry
Carpenter
Roger Kasler
Clyde Harmon
Eleanor Ruman
Louis Ruman, Jr
Sam Pidoccda
Joyce Rogaski
Chauncey
Anna O'Hara
Nelsonville
Sigmond Kozma
Millfield
Fire Chief Warns Athens Drivers on Emergency Road Rules
Fire Chief Clarence A. Parker sternly warned Athens motorists to clear streets at the alarm and stop for fire equipment. He cited dangers from hurried queues and spectators delaying fights, describing fines for disobedience and urging police action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarence A. Parker
Parker
Mill St
City Hall
Millfield Youth Hurt in West Virginia Mine Accident
Edward Snyder a 19 year old Millfield resident is in serious condition after a mine tipple collapse in Montgomery West Virginia a dirt loaded car ran off course and crushed the tipple causing back injuries. He is the son of John Snyder of Millfield and Mrs Pearl Palmer of Columbus and lived with his grandmother Mrs A T Triplett of Millfield while his father worked nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Snyder
Millfield
Montgomery
W. Va
Snyder
John Snyder
Pearl Palmer
Columbus
A. T. Triplett
One Traffic Offense Leads To Another
Donald F. Swartz of Bradner was arrested for unsafe operation of a truck after police found license plates on his vehicle issued for another. He paid $10 and costs for unsafe operation and $50 and costs for borrowed plates in mayor's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald F. Swartz
Bradner
Swartz
Trimble Lodge to Meet for Third Degree Conferment
The Trimble Lodge 557 F and AM will confer the third degree at a Past Masters meeting on Monday. C J Tippett the worshipful master invites visitors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble Lodge
F&am
C. J. Tippett
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Geo. L. Howe
Uae
Es Ve
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Civil Service Room Post Office
Athens, Ohio
Athens Home Telephone CO
R. C. McCammon
Economy Savings and Loan Co
Capital Finance
McCammon
L. J. Ingram
R. G. Dale
G.I. Bulletin Board
United States
Navy
Mputee
GI Insurance
Wilfred Charles Davis
USN
Martha E. Davis
Church St
Hospital Corps School
Gilbert F. Thompson
FC2
Park Blvd
San Diego
Calif
Valley Forge
St-Joseph
C. L. Bobo
Albany, Ohio
Civil Service
Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Weber
W. Union
Me Cy
the Prince of
Piisoners
Dove Brand
Golden Dove
Al-Mo-Co Corp
Cincinnati
Cross Bros
Frank H, Cross
Union St. Athens
Beasley and Mathews, Inc
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