Penick OU grad dies in Japanese prison camp
The family of Ralph Penick a 1939 Ohio University graduate learned he died in a Japanese prison camp after being listed missing in action at Manila. Details note his ROTC service and prior overseas duty in Bermuda and the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Penick
Department
Neil Gilham
Okisiawa
Charles EB. Jenninger
Iwo Jima
Hebron
Ralph R. Penick
Chio University
Paming
Fredric Webb Arrives Home From Captivity
Staff Sergeant Fredric Webb returned to Athens on Monday on a 60 day leave to spend time with his wife Jean Morton Webb and her parents Prof and Mrs. R L Morton. Webb, an Army Air Corps radio operator aboard a B 17, was liberated May 2 after fifteen months as a prisoner in Germany. He arrived overseas in January 1944 and will report after furlough to the AAF Redistribution Center in Miami Florida for reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredric Webb
Athens
Jean Morton ‘Webb
R.L. Morton
AAF
Miami
Memorial Service for PFC Edward Bolin at Athens First Methodist
Memorial services for PFC Edward F Bolin who died from wounds on Okinawa will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Athens First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Harold F Kellogg He was the son of Mr and Mrs Sam Bolin of 7 N Me Ave a graduate of Athens High School and had entered service October 6 1941 He sailed overseas January 1942 and fought in many Pacific campaigns He leaves four brothers Charles and Frank in the South Pacific Aaron and George in Amesville and a sister Mrs Paul Barnes of Athens
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Gilham
Roy Gilham
New ‘Maralefield
Helen “Allen
Athens
Republic: Steel. Corp
al _ Gilham
Waterloo High School
Army
Bermuda
South Pacific
Aervice
Athens Ry Club
Allen
Elmo Scott
James Gilham
Medical Corps
Germany
Paul, Gilham
Signal Corps
John Gilhay
Paat
Mary R. Jennings
Inoate
George Smith
Maatte A
Shanghai
China
Bataan
Rand Caprenisior
Shing
Arthur. J. Penick
Hebron
Manila
Bay
Jonathan M
Edward F
Okinawa
Methodist
Harold’ F. Kellogg
Bolin
Sam “Bolin
Ave
Jie
Charles
Frank
Intin
South Pacificana
Akron
George
Amesville
Paul Barnes
Busy 4-H Clubs Plan Officers Training at Grange Hall
The three 4-H clubs at New Marshfield and the Baker Settlement club meet at Grange Hall New Marshfield Friday at 3 for an officers training session led by advisors Mrs. Arthur Stiles Mrs Alma Rhorick Rich ard Hartley and Mrs Nancy Pierce Assistants include Margaret Hunter and Reba Withers The Happy Hustlers discussed projects filled out books Next gathering at Mrs Flensie Davis's home Ruth Me host hosting Twelve members and a visitor attended The Jolly Sandwich Makers met at Reba Withers home After the business meeting sandwiches were served Next meeting June 29.
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New Marshfield
Baker Settlement Club
Grange Hall
Arthur Stiles
Alma Rhorick
Richard Hartley
Nancy Pierce
Margaret ‘Hunter
Reba Withers
Flensie
Davis
Stily
Ruth
Will
Oté
Patricia’ Frost
Reba
Patty ‘Lewellyn
Deana
Lee Colling
Shirley - Jackson
Mr Woodrum Dies Leaves Wife and Large Family
Peter Woodrum death notice states his wife and seven daughters and three sons survive. Services will be held at home at a time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Woodrum
Mr. Woodrum
Hal
Prison break trio linked to West Virginia flight
Donald Cross 30 of Nelsonville and Leonard Dunfee 28 of Athens faced jail transfer after a May 23 escape from the Athens County Jail. Cross was arrested in Montrose West Virginia while Dunfee, a parole violator, allegedly attacked Sheriff Bateman during the escape. Cross claimed to travel on foot toward the Ohio River with uncertain alias. skull injuries were reported for another theft suspect.
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Donald Cross
Nelsonville
George
Bateman
Athens County
Montroe
Elkins
Ee Meey
Leonard Dunfee
Athens
Ohio Penitentiary
The
Cross
West Virginia
Randolph County
W. Va
sJand
Crosa
Sidney
Russell
Glouster
Charleston
Dunfee
Grand Jury
Duntee
Montrose
Stabers
Bill Allen On Leave From Okinawa Visit In Athens
Lieutenant Bill Allen of the 27th Infantry Division, wounded on Okinawa, is in Athens visiting his parents and recovering on convalescent leave. He holds the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and two Bronze Stars. after 30 days he returns to Thayer General Hospital, Nashville, to continue treatment.
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William H
Bill) ‘Allen
Okinawa
Athens
W. H. ‘Allen
Maplewood ‘Drive
Allen
27Th Infantry Division
New York National Guard
Guam
Hickam Field
Thayer General Hospital
Nashville
Tenn
Saipan
Army
Ohio University
New Auto Stamp Due Sunday Says Internal Revenue Official
Harry F. Busey the Columbus collector of internal revenue announced today that a new federal motor vehicle use tax stamp for the current fiscal year must be displayed on windshields starting Sunday and that deputies will enforce the tax during July. The stamps are green and on sale at offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larive Forte
Harry F. Busey
Internal ‘Revenue
Suits Decided Against Industrial Commission
In Athens Common Pleas Court Edward Gabriel sued the Industrial Commission of Ohio and a jury found for the plaintiff decreeing Gabriel entitled to participate in the state Insurance fund under the Workmen's Compensation Law. A jury also ruled in favor of Sadie Tedrow in her suit against the Industrial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gabriel
Commission of
Ohio
Athens
Common Pleas
Gabriel
Sadie Tedrow
Industrial Commission
Janet McFadden 12 Dies at Marshfield
Janet Elaine McFadden, 12, daughter of Mrs. Mary McFadden, died early today at her Marshfield home after a brief illness. Funeral in the Methodist Church Saturday at two, Rev. M. T. McDonald presiding. burial in Marshfield Cemetery. Calling hours at Hoodlett Funeral Home after seven tonight. She is survived by her mother and siblings Robert, Larry, Barry, Dean, Danny, Keith, Judith Ann, plus other family. her father and one sister preceded her in death.
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New Marshfield
Janet Elaine. McFadden
Mary McFadden
Methodist
M. T. McDonald
Marshfield
Hoodlett
Robert
The
Navy
Larry
Barry
Dean
Danny
Keith
Judith Ann
Soldier Sues for Divorce in Athens County Court
A soldier, married to Sarah Stump since November 4, 1937 in McArthur, filed for divorce in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The complaint cites extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Stump, who entered the Army May 4, 1942, went overseas last October and returned this month. The couple, residing in Carbondale, have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ployd Stump
Athens County
4-H Leaders to Meet at County Extension Office
4 H leaders will meet Friday at 8 30 p.m. in the county extension office to discuss 4 H work. Mr C C Lang assistant state club leader will attend. FIRST TOMATOES! The first ripe tomatoes were reported this morning from Fred Graves garden 85 Mill St Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lang
Fred Graves
Mill St
Athens
Doctor's Wartime Labor Sparks National Cooperation
A doctor who worked nonstop to detect fatigue in others also served patients of absent physicians and kept abreast of war related medical advances. Citizens supported him by attending First Aid classes, aiding nurses, and backing a national blood bank turning it into a reality. Cooperation deepened national spirit and readiness for the road ahead.
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America
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