Expected To Register for Selective Service in Athens
One hundred fifty men who have turned 21 since Oct 16 are to register in Athens on July 1 for the second peacetime manpower draft. Residents of Athens Trimble and Dover townships register at City Hall. Registrants receive a certificate and must carry it. attorneys offer free help with forms.
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Il el Inilitinemiem Racens Adiatiats
Athens Messenger
Athens
America
Trimble
Dover Townships
G. D. Gorham
Athens County
Selective Service Board
Nelsonville
American Legion
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claim Bile Flow Promise
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate bile flow, cure constipation, and improve mood. It promotes a daily output of two pints of bile and urges readers to buy 10¢ or 25¢ packages to feel “up and up.”
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Carter
Youth on Bike Struck by Car Injures 12 Year Old
Jackie O Neal aged 12 of Athens was slightly hurt yesterday when struck by F O Gorrell 65 of Marietta after trying to turn in Route 50 Alternate. Gorrell swerved into a ditch to avoid the boy. car damage about 50 dollars.
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Jackie O'Neal
Athens
State Highway Patrol
F. O. Gorrell
Marietta
O'Neal
Gorrell
Redtown
Fred Burdiss
Jacksonville
Alex Docy
Glouster
Burdiss
Docy
State Patrol
Bruce Lloyd
Richland Ave
Cliff Cornell
John W. Smith
Albany
Cornell
Smith
Frank Meyers Enlists In Aviation Service
Harry D. Jolly was appointed agricultural aide at the U S Forest Service Station in Athens replacing Frank W Meyers who recently enlisted as an aviation cadet in the Naval Air Corps Jolly came from Bemidji Minnesota and will lead surveying and land acquisition work planning efforts.
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Harry D. Jolly
U. S. Forest Service
Athens
Frank W. Meyers
Naval Air Corps
Jolly
Bemidji, Minn
Weather Update From Athens Records Warm Day
The mercury hit 88 in Athens yesterday, fell to 57 overnight, and by noon today reached 84 as warm conditions persisted.
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Athens
Home Atmosphere Planned For Recreational Centers
The United Service Organizations will build over 360 home like service clubs for soldiers and defense workers. The design includes a 45 by 50 foot lounge with a fireplace, snack bar, a ladies parlor, a social hall 45 by 70 feet, and sleeping cots in some locations. The government funds construction and USO covers operating costs, with a nationwide drive to raise 10.765 million dollars.
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United Service Organizations
Athens County
National Fund
Uncle Sam's Soldiers and Sailors
United Service Organizations For National Defense
Francis Lavelle
Samnaien Naw Hain 22
USO
YMCA
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
YWCA
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers Aid Association
Grange Plans Fair Exhibit at Athens County Fair
The County Pomona Grange decided to exhibit at the Athens County Fair during their all day meeting on Saturday with about 100 in attendance. Mrs. L. F. Miller was named chairwoman for arrangements. A program of music and entertainment followed the noon dinner, featuring acts by Charles Wise Freddie Wise and others. The next meeting is planned for Coonville in September.
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Athens County
Pomona Grange
L. F. Miller
Frank Radcliffe
Charles Wise
Wigal
Freddie
Bridge
Marshall
Rome Grange
Brill
Troop 59 Plans Stay at Camp Kootaga
Boy Scout Troop 59 meets Thursday at 7:30 in the J C of C rooms on E State St to finalize Camp Kootaga plans and collect registration fees. Raymond Atkins, scoutmaster, says milk bottle funds will support camp expenses and a return-trip fund. Prospective members Johnny Nye and Jerry Cavanaugh will join. Nye receives registration, Cavanaugh is introduced.
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Kootaga
Johnny T. Nye
Jerry Cavanaugh
Nye
Cavanaugh
Camp Dupler
Kay Parrett
Parrett
Jim Porter
Dick Paynter
Agency Aids Service Men In Red Cross Support Plan
The American Red Cross urges families to notify the Athens County Chapter immediately of any emergencies that require a service member's return. Local chapters coordinate with Army and Navy officials to verify need before furloughs are granted, with field directors at military centers enabling rapid contact between troops and home communities.
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American Red Cross
Ellen Biddle
Athens County
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Davidson Sues Two Doctors Over Remodeling Fees
Davidson files in Athens County Common Pleas Court against Dr Sherman E G Pedigo and Dr Rudolph Pedigo claiming $1 880 45 for remodeling work on 15 W Union St The Bardin Brothers Co Inc sues Charles Ulbrich for $188 94 for building materials plus interest from Nov 8 1938 and costs.
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John Davidson
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Sherman E. G. Pedigo
Rudolph Pedigo
W. Union St
Bardin Brothers Co., Inc
Charles Ulbrich
Summer Lunch Program Extends to 14 Athens County Schools
In Athens County 14 schools will serve noon lunches this summer. Gardens totaling 34 acres at 10 sites will supply vegetables, with WPA labor and surplus federal commodities supporting the meals. A total of 25 workers are employed to grow, harvest, and can produce, including 4,000 quarts canned for winter.
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Athens County
Helen C. Chapman
Buchtel
Chauncey
Deanville
Millfield
Floodwood
Glouster
Greens Run
Happy Hollow
Hollister
Jacksonville
McLeish
Mineral
Oakdale
Poston
WPA
Athens County Health Department
Coolville
Stewart
Glouster Boy Shot While Handling Revolver
Billie Wright seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Wright of Glouster accidentally shot himself in the left shoulder while attempting to repair an old loaded revolver. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital where doctors said the bullet did not hit the lung and his condition was not serious. Leonard Scott of Athens Route 4 had an emergency appendectomy at the hospital yesterday. Mrs Evelyn Ward of 41 Mill Street and Mrs Gladys Klinger of 104 Grosvenor Street were discharged from the hospital last night.
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Billie Wright
Earl Wright
Glouster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Leonard Scott
Athens
Evelyn Ward
Mill St
Gladys Klinger
Grosvenor St
Blue Ribbon 4-H Club Plans Thursday Picnic
The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club will hold a picnic meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Athens County Fairgrounds. The prior meeting at Mrs. Finsterwald’s home included a business session, games, and refreshments. The Loyal Sisters 4-H Club met in Pleasant Hill for a business discussion about a boat trip and installations of officers.
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Blue Ribbon
4-H Club
Athens County Fairgrounds
Finsterwald
Union St
Loyal Sisters
Florence Snow
Idamae Brown
Patty Webb
Virginia Rogers
Blanche Gwinn
Turner Type Founders Suit Against Athens Printing Co
The Turner Type Founders Co. filed suit in Athens County Common Pleas against FE. D. Woodworth of the Athens Printing Co. for $855 plus interest from August 6, 1940 and foreclosure of a mortgage on printing equipment.
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Turner Type Founders Co
Athens County Common Pleas Court
FE. D. Woodworth
Athens Printing Co
E. Mill Sr
Olive Tablets Offer Digestive Aid And Liver Support
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for constipation and sluggish liver. It claims daily water, fruit and vegetables help digestion and urges use tonight with prices 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢ sold at all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
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Optometric Service
S. Court
Frank Meyers
Gallaher
Court St
NSUR
Member
Federal Reserve System
Grange Plans Fair
Camp Kootaga
Scott's
Agency
Aids Service Men
Davidson
Glouster Boy
Blue Ribbon 4-H Club
ST. Joseph
Lake Huron
Detroit
Baltimore & Ohio
Sues Printing Firm
Greyhound
West
New York
Wash
D.C
San Francisco
Union Bus Station
Nee Ong Valusa
Rex Fly
Jergen
Konkler
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Canada
Central
South America
Empe
Athens National Bank
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