Athens County 122 Men Take Service Tests Amid Flood
A group of 122 registrants from Athens County No. 2 Selective Service Board left Nelsonville for pre induction exams in Clarksburg West Virginia. Twenty two others could not travel due to flood conditions. Four buses carried the group with Albert Gardner as leader and Thomas Newsom Harry West and Ward Phillips as assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Selective Service Board No. 2
Clarksburg
W. Va
Clarksrg
Albert Gardner
Amesville
Thomas Newsom
Coolville
Harry West
Ward Phillips
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Clubs Honor Athens Ration and Selective Service Boards
Nearly twenty current and former members of the Athens area rationing and selective service boards were honored at a Hotel Berry dinner by the Kiwanians and Rotarians. More than 80 attendees received Certificates for Meritorious Service signed by President Roosevelt, recognizing their civilian wartime contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Hotel Berry
Kiwanians
Rotarians
Carl A. Frey
Kiwanian
Roosevelt
Howard C. Bobo
Bobo
A.C. Gubitz
Lois Baumgardner
Marjorie McClure
Marilyn Todd
Virginia Fitzgerald
Leonard Prater
War Ration Boards
L. C. Baker
H. D. Noble
A. E. Whaley
A. C. Gubitz
Fred Williams
Fire Board
Homer Gaul
Howard Stout
Mr. Baker
Food and ‘Shoe Board
Dwight Rutherford
J W. Bolin
Arthur Easler
Ross Wright
C. T. Gandee
Grace Gerard
Vivian Roberts
Price Control Board
Selective Service Board
Athens
Army Officer Shoots Eight in Arlington Rampage
An Army officer went on a shooting spree injuring and killing multiple people in the Arlington area. Lt. Aldace Minara, 38, and Capt. Aubrey Serfling were among those shot. Sgt. John Roberts and Corp. Robert Sampson were forced to drive the gunman, who then shot Police Officer Simpson. Swancutt was wounded by Officer Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldace Minara
Pomona
Calif
Swancutt
Aubrey G. Serfling
Preston
Minn
Serfling
Corp
Robert Sampson
John E. Roberts
Arlington
Ray Schiegel
Los Angeles
Schiegel
Schiegels
Simpson
E. F. Cole
Nestor Brule
Cole
Big Dog ranks in military life as feared leaders
The term BIG DOG marks high rank from private to colonel. It signals authority and triggers quick obedience in soldiers. The phrase suggests an admirable model soldier when the leader appears.
Boothe Cool Relief for Diaper Rash Eases Nursing Care
A pediatric guidance note highlights Boothe products offering cooling relief for diaper rash and discusses prevention strategies to reduce recurrence. The advice emphasizes gentle cleansing, dry skin, and timely care to protect infants.
Athens Police join nationwide drive to collect guns for resistance
The Athens Police Department announces a national campaign to gather small firearms for underground forces in Nazi occupied Europe. Authorities say Allies will pay attractive prices. citizens are invited to sell, not donate, with weapons inspected at police headquarters and receipts issued. Captain F W Clarke of Shaker Heights coordinates Ohio efforts and reported over 1,000 pistols collected in eight cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Europe
J. B. Grogan
United States
Holland
France
Belgium
F. W. Clarke
Shaker Heights
Ohio
Captain Clarke
Messenger
Grogan
N. B
Fred W. Clarke
Company B to Rehearse at Weekly Drill
Company B Ohio State Guard will stage a dress rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m in Athens Armory as part of preparations for a federal inspection on March 15 by a Fifth Service Command officer. Members will wear khaki uniforms with steel helmets leggings and ammunition belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Guard
Athens
Fifth Service Command
John Newcomb
Joseph H. Price
Emerson E. Thompson
New Marshfield
Leo M. Scheiderer
Marysville
Retired Carbondale Postmaster Led Long Service
Donald B. Lowry retired after decades as postmaster at Carbon dale from 1927 to 1944 and Mineral from 1899 to 1901. He also served as a justice of the peace for Waterloo Township from 1907 to 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Donald B. Lowry
Mineral
Waterloo
P. O. Mace
Granville Crow
Fort Belvoir
Freda Crow
Orville Crow
Fred Beal
Logan
George Beal
Porter
Lydia Stanley
Dayton
Electa Arnold
Garnet Lithtritz
Nellie Lowry
Darrel Figgins
Nelsonville
Mattie Gabriel
Cherrington Hospital
Dave Kennard
George Treadway
St. Louis
Bessie Brooks
Guy Adams
Grace Treadway
Johnson Named New Clerk of Athens County Elections Board
David Johnson of Athens, Republican, was elected by unanimous vote to be the Athens County Board of Elections clerk. He previously held the post and serves as deputy registrar of motor vehicles. He succeeds Edith Koehler who had been serving temporarily after Hazel Coon’s resignation. John Call was elected chairman. Other board members include C. E. Handley, Walter King, and Anna Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Athens
Athens County
Walter King
Coolville
Anna Evans
Call
Evans
Edward J. Hummel
Youth Taken To Hospital After Head Wound
Robert Lee, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Lee of 79 Stimson Ave, was reported in serious condition at White Cross Hospital Columbus after a bullet wound to the head. He had been taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital earlier. Parents found him wounded in the bathroom. police not called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
Roy Lee
Stimson Ave
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Stewart
Lena Mayle Dies at Home of a Daughter in Cutler
Lena Leota Mayle age 50 wife of Grosvenor Mayle lifelong Cutler resident died today at the home of her daughter Mrs Harry Mayle Cutler after a two year illness. Survived by husband 8 children 15 grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral Friday at 2 pm EWT at Cutler Mission Church with Rev Elder Smith officiating. Burial Mt Liberty Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mayle
Belpre
Lena Leota Mayle
Grosvenor Mayle
Cutler
Harry Mayle
Elmer Haris
Arnce Mayle
Gertrude Mayle
Hulen Lucas
Winifred Mayle
Christina Mayle
Norma Lucille Mayle
Margaret Dickinson
Stella Kennedy
Canton
Louise Holbert
Ft. Knox
Pvt, Oo Mayle
USMC
New River
Elson
Homer Harris
William Harris
Stewart
George Harris
Athens
Ruetta Parsons
Frost
Carrol Mayle
Cutler Mission Church
Elder Smith
Rendville
Mt. Liberty Church Cemetery
Overnight Penetro for Miserable Colds Ad
Advertises Penetro cold remedy with mutton suet base and new medicated formula. Claims relief from colds coughing and muscle aches. Price 25 cents for single and 35 cents for double supply.
Fire protection in rural areas under study by Athens council
The Athens City Council discussed contracting with surrounding communities to provide rural fire protection using city equipment when safely needed. City officials noted state law allows such arrangements with paid access by property owners and insurers. The meeting also approved jailer quarters renovations and funding for current needs, plus surface work on Avon Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Nate Af Wee Af Manson
Avon Place
Hocking River Flood Surges to 16.48 Feet
The Hocking River rose to 16.48 feet by noon as flash floods overflowed creeks and roads. Route 13 from Millfield to Corning, Route 329 between Stewart and Guysville, and Route 78 east of McConnelsville were closed. other routes remained open. Rainfall yesterday totaled 1.47 inches, per observer Mrs. C. N. France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Millfield
Corning
Stewart
Guysville
McConnelsville
Amesville
Athens
Carbondale
France
Take off speeds of small helicopters contrasted with planes
The take off speed of small heli copters is approximately 60 miles an hour, but the plane can be driven as slowly as its driver wishes, which will make the anticipated family size helicopter simple and safe.
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Athens Messenger
Athens County No. 2
Horse Marine
John R. Shaner
May's Landing
N. J
Usmc Mounted Patrol
Caribbean
Paradise
Monument Co
George C. Shaw
W. Main St
Logan, Ohio
Charles Danford
E. F. Sells
A. B. Sias
J. H. Kennedy
J. P. Cumley
H. T. Houf
C. C. Cornell, and
George Banks
Boothe
Ayalas Etsi
Eddie Algeo
Mgr
Nye Chevrolet
Court ST
Athens, Ohio
St Joseph
ASPIR
the City Loan and Guaranty Company
Fred Sanders
Carbondale News
Lady
Joey
404Th
Fort Worth
Tex
Johnson
Jaranes “Coffe
Puta Oil
Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Edwards
DeLaval
Kerr Hardware Co
Colt
Savage
Remington
Smith & Wessons
Smith & Wesson
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