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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1945

Page

2

Russians Close On Berlin Front In Oder Offensive

Marshal Zhukov leads a large assault along the Oder timed with the Rhine push, reaching within 29 miles of Berlin. Heavy fighting reported at Niederwutzen and Kuestrin with 125-mile front activity and multiple breaches of defenses. Moscow silent on the wider offensive.

London Gregory Zhukov Oder Rhine Berlin Niederwutzen Zehren Ernst von Hammer Kuestrin Stettin Bay Crossen Moscow Zhukov Pomerania Stettin Stalin Stepenitz Gollnow Massow

Mason City Soldier Wounded in Action

Mason City corporal Joe E. Berry, serving 30 months in the armed forces, was wounded in the Philippines in February. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Berry of Mason City and has received the Purple Heart after partial amputation of his car in hospital care.

Middleport Joe E.berry Philippines Thelma Howard Young Berry Albert Berry Mason City Pfc Paul Hudnall Frost Camp Atterbury Find Blanche Chaney Harold Dick) Jewell Letha Jewell Shade Great Lakes Naval Training Center Robert E. Cooley Clarence Cooley Hooper Billings Gena Hospital Indianapolis Ind Coley Third Army France Cherbourg le Haye de Puits Falaise Seine River Bridge‘head Paris Seri Cooley Luneville Metz

Backache and Leg Pain Warn of Kidney Trouble

The notice warns that backache and leg pains can signal kidney issues. Doan's Pills are recommended for relief and to remove waste from the body. The ad urges readers to seek treatment rather than endure symptoms.

Malawi Nate Nature Leon Gade Pele Doan

Hemlock Grove Notes Sunday visits and local social ties

A local page records numerous Sunday visits and social calls among Hemlock Grove residents including Bert Romine and family, Charley Romine, Mrs. Porter Midkill, George Logan and family, and Eldon Clark. Small gatherings spread across Athens R.D. and nearby homes as neighbors share time and stories. In Cleveland, Stuart K. Smith announces extending War Manpower Commission ceiling controls to all area employers hiring eight or more, effective Thursday.

Hemlock Grove And Leary Bert Romine Gene Kenneth Charley Romine Porter Midkill Eldon Clark Smith ,Clark Conrad Mulligan Land Athens R.D Elder Clark Avis Logan Russel Manhirter George Logan Raymond Taylor Yada Paulsen Columbus George Paulsen Porter Midkiff Joe Bowles Ben Idewell Story Ziba AiMidkiff 2Bert Rorsine Cleveland Stuart K. Smith War Manpower’ Commission WMC

Soldiers in the Pacific and Europe Earn War Honors

Private Raymond Wyers of Coolville and his unit in the 24th Infantry Division fight Jap forces in the Philippines with heavy mortars and close-quarters action on mountain ridges. Captain Joseph Thackery, formerly of Ohio University, is promoted at Camp Plauché. Cpl Ralph Gillilan from Chester, Ohio joins a B 24 bomber group in England. Sergeant William Harmon earns the Bronze Star with the 27th Infantry in the Pacific. Other Ohio servicemen receive commendations and assignments across the U S and Europe, with many awaiting first posts and tours abroad.

24Th Infantry Philippines Raymond, Wyers Route 4 Coolville 21St Infantry Wyers New Orleans Joseph Eugene Thackery Betty B. Thackery Morris Ave Athens Army Service Forces Training Center Camp Plauche Thackery Ohio Universsity San Francisco i J California Transportation Icorps Camp Planche 1St Eighth Air Force England Ralph E. Gillilan Chester 467Th Bormb Gillilan Germany Europe Ever S. Gillilan Katherine L. Gillilan Canton 27Th Infantry William D. Harmon Corhaling George W. Giiner 2Ith Knickersbocker Regiment Hartman Marianas Cpl Charles V. Canale Pratt Kans Lincoln Nebr States Great Lakes Charles N. Richardson Wilfred Henry Chauncey William R. Canning Lhom Frederic Webb Russell Cunningham Jean Morton Webb S. High Robert L. Webster Virgene Sheffield Amester Carl C. Hinkle Lville 401St 614Th Webb Amesville F. W. Webb

Chase Circle Meeting Details and Activities

Chase Circle met at Mrs Minta Chase home with 15 members and four guests. Matthew chapter six read by Matth Martin. Paul ine Martin and Helen Morrison won word jumbles. Stork shower given for Mrs Vivian Carter. Members listed include Bell Oher holzer Emma Robinson Florence Robinson Ruth Carbaugh and others. Visitors Mildred Haning Helen Morrison Dwight Robinson Kermit Graham. April meeting planned at Pleasant Hill school house.

Chase—Chase Ruth Pauline ‘Martin Alwilda Martin Grace Woodyard Julia Graham Vivian Coates Edith Jenkinson Bliss Woodyard Danna ‘Turner, Jr Minta Chase Lilie Andrews A. W. Easler H H Carbaugh Emma Robinson Merrill Chase Minta ‘Chase

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