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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

5

Bond Sales Urgently Needed in Athens to Reach Quota

In Athens the Seventh War Loan nears end with 65.3 percent of its quota met. D M Goddard urges canvassers to press bonds to any contact, aiming to raise 141,169 dollars to hit the local target. County needs 337,755.28 more. rural solicitors asked to devote all time. The county chairman notes lingering excuses and urges voters to act before the deadline.

Athens City D. M. Goddard Jetty Ttig Saessman Goddard Okinawa Herman Humphrey The Uunty

Silver Star Awarded Posthumously to Pte. George R. Gibson

By direction of the President the Silver Star is awarded posthumously to Pte. George R. Gibson 18 of Harrisonville for gallantry in Germany from March 23 to 24 1945. He warned his officer of sniper fire, was mortally wounded, saving the captain. Gibson a Harrisonville High School graduate enlisted August 28 1944 and served overseas since January. He leaves his parents six brothers and received the Combat Infantryman’s Badge March 11.

George R. Gibson Frank Gibson Harrisonville Germany Gibson Fifth Service Command Fort Hayes Columbus Pfc Harrisonville High School Robert Gibson France Cpl James Gibson Reno Nev Don John Gary Gordon Robert H. Hawk North Africa Corsica Italy Helen Hawk Coolville Bobbie G. V. Hawk Athens Hawk Mitchell 12Th Air Force War Department Fort Dix Keesler Field Miss

Mitchell and Tyree Released From Army

Camp Atterbury Indiana releases Ohio soldiers with 95 points or more under the adjusted service plan. T-3 Howard N. Mitchell and Cpl Roy Tyree Jr. return to civilian life. Other notes include Capt R Wichterman on a 30 day leave, Pvt Robert Hawk’s 30 day furlough with family before redeployment, and Gunners Mate 1c John P Bobo returning to Seattle after ship repairs.

Camp Atterbury Ind Ohio Army Howard N. Mitchell Athens Cpl Roy Tyree, Jr Middleport

Expansion of Lawhead Press Highlighted in Athens Talk

Peter F. Good, Athens printing and publishing manager and City Council president, spoke to fellow Rotations about the growth of Lawhead Press. The firm founded by A. T. Lawhead near the turn of the century now handles state-wide book, catalogue, magazine and high-class job printing with modern equipment. Expansion plans follow the war period,Good noted, as the business broadens its reach in Ohio.

Athens Lawhead Press Peter F. Good Good Athens City National Council Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Ohio Printers Federation Ashtabula Ohio University Theodora Lawhead A. T. Lawhead Civil Air Patrol

Robert Harrold Rites To Be in Nelsonville

Nelsonville service for Robert Harrold who died Monday in Toledo will be held at Stout Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Nevesea Gallacher Drug Oxford Nelsonville Robert Harrold Toledo Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn

Tickets On Sale For Athens High Benefit Concert

Tickets for a Wednesday benefit concert at Athens High School Auditorium are on sale at the Youth Center Logan's Music Shop Prof C. C. Robinson's office and at the auditorium door. Proceeds support the Youth Center.

4 H Clubs of County Busy

The Sunset Garden Club met at Mrs. Flossie Davis home. ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be Thursday night. The Senior Pollyannas met at The Plains home economics room and held a skating party at the Rollercade Friday evening. Eight members attended the Stewart Romettes meeting at the high school and plans to buy 4 H song books were made. The Albany Livestock 4 H Club Hilarious Hemmers and the Junior and Senior Kitchennetts will meet in the Albany vocational agriculture room Thursday at 8 p m with a training session for advisors and officers at 8 30 p m.

Sunset Garden Club Flossie Davis Athens Plains Home Economics Room Rollercade Stewart Romettes Albany Livestock 4-H Club Hilarious Hemmers Albany vocational + agriculture room the Plains Garden Club Plans Garden Club Lucy McDonald T. M. Wolfe

Masons at Marshfield To Give 25 Year Pins

Constitution Lodge No 426 F and A M of New Marshfield will hold a special meeting on Saturday June 30 at 7 30 p m to present 25 year pins to several members All members and Master Masons are urged to attend by Walter Hawk master Refreshments will be served.

Constitution Lodge A. M New Marshfield Walter Hawk

Up and Down Weather In Athens Today

Quick change weather prevailed in Athens with a temperature near the high mark yesterday. The Mercury rose to 9% yesterday and this morning stood at 65. Last night’s low was 62. Doanville man fined Orville Warren of Doanville arrested on intoxication charges by Sheriff George Bateman. fined $5 and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth. Prayer Band to Meet Graham Chapel will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs O L Fulton Thursday evening with Mrs Effie Chapman as leader.

Athens Doanville Orville Warren George Bateman Franz’ Woodworth Graham Chapel O. L. Fulton Effie Chapman

Social and Personal Evening at Coulee Club Honors Wagner Couple

A spring social at the Coulee Club honored Mr and Mrs P J Wagner who are set to leave Athens Thursday for their former home in Chicago. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Clarence Flowers and others on Congress Street. Guests also included Mr and Mrs Ralph Dupler Prof and Mrs George Clark and more. Bridge followed the dinner as Wagner, office manager at Ohio Packing, and his wife Marianne and son Peter prepare to depart Athens after a year there.

W. C. Frum Athens Robert OH. Frum Scott Field Keesler Field Miss Albert Frum Paul Fram Philippines John C. Hanning Sgt Kermit Hanning, Co 337Th Infantry 5Th Italy James Pacific David D {Price, Jr USNR New Straitsville Eec W.T. Club N. Court St P. J. Wagner Vane Wagner Ralph Dupler George Clark M.s. van Nostrand Joe Klingenberg Ohio Packing Company Marianne Peter Aon Medan Ef

Anna Belle Houck and Ruth Alice Wright Host for Gene Kissner

A luncheon and bridge party at 21 Elliott St marked a sendoff for Miss Gene Kissner who departs Sunday for Middletown to take a new position. Guests included Ruth Ann Grover, Barbara Danford, Bettie Lee McCaskill, Danford, Hattie Tay Grones, Ruth Ann Grav ier, and Martha Dowler with prize awards shared among attendees.

Gene Kissner Middletown Anna Belle Houck Ruth Alice Wright O. G. Houck Elliott St Danford Hattie Tay Grones Ruth Ann Gravier Martha Lou Dowler Martha Ellen Walsh Barbara Danford Run Aore

Freckle Pride Sparks Controversial Health Advice

A dubious magazine piece claims freckles boost sex appeal and vitality with quotes from doctors and researchers. It suggests freckled women are more energetic and attractive, urging readers to embrace freckles despite a supposed inferiority complex among lighter skinned women.

van Guinterthae Roger Current M.B.R

Tuesday Club Calendar for Presbyterian Women

Groups meet Tuesday at three locations with hostesses Mrs Arthur Boyles Mrs C W Gross and Mrs nee McCracken. Times listed include 3 30 p m 2 p m and 2 30 p m A Wesleyan Bible Study Hour runs from to 39 p m at Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev E C Kenney as teacher.

Presbyterian Women's Association Arthur Boyles Pine Place C. W.gross Morris Ave Nee McCracken Eltinwood Place Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney

Homemakers' Club Meeting This Wednesday

Homemakers' Club will meet Wednesday at 10 30 a m with Mrs Earl Marquis at 56 Shafer Street Pat luncheon at noon.

Homemakers’ Club Earl Marquis Shafer St. Pat Ae Ely

CCL Meeting Discusses Behavior Training Problems

The Junior Girese of the Child Conservation League met June 21 at Mrs. William Lee's home. Mrs. R. H. Patterson led the discussion on Behavior Training and its Various Problems after a brief business session. Mrs. Lee hosted a dessert at the end. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Robert Hollingsworth.

Girese Child Conservation League Wiliam Lee R. H. Patterson Lee Robert Hollingsworth Morris Aye

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