Seventy-eight Athens County men to take army screen tests
Seventy-eight men from Athens County and nearby areas will undergo U S Army screen tests at the American Legion Home in Athens on May 6 as the first step toward possible induction. The group includes 70 Athens County residents and eight from other counties or states. Names and addresses of many participants are listed, with testers from Athens and Chauncey, The Plains, Trimble, Glouster, Jacksonville, Chauncey, and other sites. Those passing the screen will go to Ft Hayes Columbus for final mental and physical exams before induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
U. S. Army
American Legion Home
Athens
Selective Service Board No. 1
William Tucker Frazee
Chauncey
Glousier
James Max Hawk
Vilas Foster Conway
Eugene Carrol Bingman
Ambrose Bartels
James Edward McCarty
Jack Frederick Zimmer
Trimble
Walter Edward Gillespie
WPA
Mort Paul McClelland
Raymond Grover Gillespie
Woodrow Wilson McDaniel
Robert Elmer Martin
Jacksonville
Charles William Robinson
Vaughn Allen Jansen
Paul Edward Masters
Arthur Snedden
John Steve Horvath
John Robert Ryan
Frank Zackine
Chester William Six
William Alonzo Skinner
Glouster
Raymond Leroy Mount
Charles Everly
Robert Curtis Ellis
Ralph Clinton Wharton
Lewis Dane Terrell
Earl Gerald Stephenson
Larry Kenny McAfee
Carl Clifford Williams
Glen Eugene Downey
Julius Kozma
Miner
Harley Chester Triplett
Millfield
Jess Edwards Weekley
Gallipolis
Henry Boleslaw Zukoski
Newark
Robert Melvin Mingus
Boise
Idaho
Conrad Wissinger Dilling
Rollercade
E. McKeesport
Glenn Alvern Drager
E. State St
Minneapolis
Minn
Robert Elmer Cox
Norfolk
Stephen Foster Kolvas
Toledo
Oliver Oliver
Stewart
Los Angeles
Lee Oly Ramey
N. High St
Georgetown
Philip Mortimer Lovetts
Cleveland
Joseph Ezra Goodrich
Louisville
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Army
Ordered Into Court In Support Contempt Case
Malcolm Higgins ordered by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland to pay eight dollars weekly for the support of his divorced wife Dorothy and their two year old son He must appear in Common Pleas Court on Thursday May 7 to answer charges of contempt for failure to make the payments Higgins and Dorothy were divorced on January 22 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Higgins
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Common Pleas Court
Higgins
Dorothy
County Board Reports April Tire Distributions
Athens County Ration Board released 33 truck tires 25 truck tubes 7 passenger car tires 8 passenger car tubes 21 recapped truck tires 10 obsolete tires 26 passenger car retreads and 3 new autos to 56 consumers in April. Recipients include C L Williams Higgins Feed Co J C Mulligan Cecil Dou glas Ray G Sayers Frank Grimm C E Mi coal Ray mond Duckler and others. passenger tires awarded to Richard King Elgin Bullock Dr James Stansbury Clarence Mullins Edward Betts Admiral Brown G A Poling C E Rickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Ration Board
L. C. Baker
Athens
Howard Stout
Canaanville Road
Homer Gall
Athens State Hospital
C. L. Williams
Higgins Feed Co
J. C. Mulligan
Cecil Douglas
Ray G. Sayers
Frank Grimm
C. E. Micoal
Athens County
Raymond Duckler
Higgins Feed Store
Henry Hawk
Otto Schrappe
A. G. Cook
J. E. Elliot
G. F. Pencilli
E. R. Wagner
Ames Township
Herbert McKinley
R. E. Burson
Amos T. Bretz
Richard King
Elgin Bullock
James Stansbury
Clarence Mullins
Edward Betts
Admiral Brown
G. A. Poling
Farmer
C. E. Rickey
Thomas Collins
William H. Battrell
J. E. Bowles
Wayne Harris
Virgil Maxwell
Fred E. Lawson
Emory Allen
Forest Gwinn
Roy Gold
Edward Martin
M. D. Zimmerman
R. F. Summers
Edward Bety
William Young
S. N. Simpson
William Finnearty
John Hartley
C. A. Poling
Roy James
Defense
W. M. Beal
Walton Manley
Harold Young
C. W. Bailey
P. B. Keirns
Newssenger
Edward Stanley
George Williamson
W. S. Snodgrass
Severe penalties for draft rule violations warned
Athens County No 1 Board reports penalties under the Selective Service Act of 1940. Fines up to 10000 dollars and imprisonment up to five years await noncompliance. Registrants urged to correct incomplete answers and keep local boards informed of address changes.
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Athens County
Calvins and Hamilton Report for Boot Training at Great Lakes
Athens men Franklin Harley Calvin 23 and Paul J. Hamilton 20 arrived at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes for recruit training. They will undergo aptitude tests to determine further schooling or assignment to active duty at sea or another naval post. Calvin is the son of Frank R. Calvin and family. Hamilton is the son of T M Hamilton of Athens Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Athens
U. S. Naval Training Station
Navy
Athens Bluejackets
Franklin Harley Calvin
Frank R. Calvin
S. Lancaster Sr
Paul J. Hamilton
T. M. Hamilton
Carder Will Conduct Morristown Revival
The Rev. James Carder of New Marshfield Route 1 will evangelize at a Morristown Holiness Church revival opening Sunday night May 10. Services begin at 7 45 each night through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carder
New Marshfield
Ohio
West Virginia
Morristown
Merchants of Athens to Meet on Tuesday
An Athens Retail Merchants Association meeting is set for noon Tuesday at Hotel Berry. Secretary John W. Bolin announced the gathering where Earl Beckley will lead a discussion on the price ceiling ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Berry
John W. Bolin
Earl Beckley
Suit Dismissed in Lola McCoy Divorce Case
Divorce suit of Lola McCoy charging Wesley McCoy with gross neglect of duty and seeking reasonable alimony was dismissed from Common Pleas Court Saturday by Judge O F Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola McCoy
Wesley McCoy
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Fifth graders create wartime games from recycled materials
The East Side School fifth grade built original defense themed games from cartons, bottle tops, rings and tape. Named pieces include Victory Toss and Bombing Tokyo. A display in the auditorium explained the games to other grades and then students could play them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side School
Tokyo
Johnson Returns to North Carolina Camp
Pvt. Frank Johnson returns to Camp Sutton in North Carolina after a nine day furlough with his sister Mrs. W. F. Bricker of Athens Route 3. He may be addressed as Pvt. Frank Johnson First Bn Service Battery 166th F. A. APO 305 Camp Sutton Monroe N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Camp Sutton
North Carolina
W. F. Bricker
Athens
First Bn. Service Battery
166Th
F. A. Apo
Monroe
N. C
Local Hospital Update on morning Appendectomy and Releases
Mrs Shirley Taylor of Northwood underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Kenneth Daistrohm of Trimble was released today. Several others were released Sunday including George Mason of The Plains Wade Smith of Amesville Mrs May Leiberman of 94 N Congress St Miss Lois Bolin of Athens Mrs Ruth Ennis of Albany and Miss Zennith Van Dyke of 26 E State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Taylor
Northwood
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Kenneth Daistrohm
Trimble
George Mason
the Plains
Wade Smith
Amesville
May Leiberman
N. Congress St
Lois Bolin
Athens
Ruth Ennis
Albany
Zennith van Dyke
E. State St
Bush brothers dismiss suit against Haworth Suder Shook
Earl and Earnest Bush filed in Common Pleas Court seeking 850 dollars plus interest from April 6 1937 against Dalton C Haworth Arthur E Suder Elzy Shook and others. The petition claimed the money was due on an unpaid promissory note and asked foreclosure on property if payment was not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
O. F. Rowland
Earl and
Earnest Bush
Dalton C. Haworth
Arthur E. Suder
Elzy Shook
Ete
Two New Cars Registered in Athens County
Two passenger sedans were registered Saturday at the certificate of title office. One car was certified by the county ration board for Scott Snodgrass of Guysville Route 1 and the other by the Athens City Ration Board for Charles Webb of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Clerk of Courts
Scott Snodgrass
Guysville
Athens City
Charles Webb
Athens
Death of Elizabeth Cumley at 82 in Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs James P Cumley and children Lillian and James travel to Waynesburg Pennsylvania for funeral services for Elizabeth Cumley age 82. She died after an extended illness in Waynesburg with surviving daughter and son listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Cumley
Lillian
James
Waynesburg
Mr. Cumley
Elizabeth Mesburi
Wayn
Elizabeth Cumley
Ag Ie
Athens
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Athens for May 23
Mayor Franz Woodworth issued a proclamation declaring Saturday May 23 as Poppy Day in Athens. Citizens are urged to wear the memorial poppy from the American Legion and Auxiliary to honor those who died in World War I and to reflect patriotism during the current national emergency. The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute veteran made poppies across the city that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Franz Woodworth
American Legion and Auxiliary
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Sprague Promoted to Captain in Army Dental Corps
Edward H. Sprague former Athens dentist now in the Army Dental Corps has been promoted to captain. He practiced in Athens for seven years before entering service in April 1941 and may be addressed as Captain Edward H. Sprague Dental Corps Station Hospital Camp Blanding Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Sprague
Athens
Army Dental Corps
Sprague
Dental Corps
Camp Blanding
Fla
Two Changes Made in Grand Jury Personnel
The Athens County Grand Jury, meeting to consider 22 cases submitted by Prosecutor Harry A. Mettler, announced two personnel changes. Mrs. C. C. Kerr of Athens replaces Mrs. Emma Walden of Coolville, excused by Judge O F Rowland. Herman Theisen of Athens replaces Clifford Brown of Nelsonville, excused over a personal interest in a case. The jury met at 9 am and expected to finish today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Grand Jury
Aoe
Harry A. Mettler
Ogre
C. C. Kerr
Athens
Emma Walden
Coolville
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Clifford Brown
Nelsonville
Herman Theisen
Fire Extinguished at Athens City Disposal Grounds
Fire at Athens disposal grounds on Luhrig Road was put out by city firemen at about 12 30 p m There was no damage and officials say the blaze started from a nearby field fire started by boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Luhrig Road
Walton League to Meet in Athens Fire Dept Rooms
The Izaak Walton League schedules a meeting for Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Athens Fire Department rooms. The gathering aims to discuss league activities and upcoming events with members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton League
Izaak Walton
Royal Arch Masons Hold Monthly Athens Chapter Meeting
Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons will meet at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple Court and Union Streets. Members urged to attend and visiting companions are welcome announced by Thomas E Gibson high priest gd an 7kFee laTioseH uu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Court
Union Sts
Thomas E Gibson
Mineral P T A Meeting Slated May 8 at 7:30 P M
The Mineral Parent-Teachers Association will meet Friday May 8 at 7 30 p m in the Mineral School Building. The article notes wine gained popularity after Romans invaded Gaul, where it was a favorite drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral
Mineral Parent-Teachers Association
Mineral School
Gaul
Walton Wolf Arrested on Probate Contempt Charges
Walton Wolf, on probation from the Athens County Probate Court, was arrested Sunday in Columbus by Franklin County officers and returned to Athens to face contempt charges. He had earlier been found guilty of non support and is now charged with failing to fulfill probation obligations. The arrest warrant was signed by his wife, who lives in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Wolf
Columbus
Athens County
Franklin County
Athens
George Bateman
Wolf
Nelsonville
Marriage License Issued in Athens County Probate Court
One license issued last week to George Gurley Foster Jr. 24 of Cincinnati a machinist and Beverly Jane Morrison 22 of Athens. The record notes the owners as the couple seeking marriage in Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
George Gurley Foster, Jr
Cincinnati
Beverly Jane Morrison
Athens
Women Honor Athens Men Departing for Army Breakfast
At 6 am Athens women of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a hearty breakfast for 11 men from Athens Dover and Trimble Township bound for Ft Hayes Columbus and possible induction. The event included army-pledged cigarets cash for meals and a band performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
American Legion Auxiliary
Dover
Trimble Township
Ft. Hayes
Colum
Theta Chi to Add Sixteen Chapters After Merger
Theta Chi will add sixteen chapters after a merger with Beta Kappa, raising its total ranks to twelfth in size among national fraternities. Frederick W. Ladue announced the expansion at Ohio University as Beta Kappa chapters become Theta Chi chapters and their endowments transfer. The convention featured leaders including George Starr Lash er and James C. Stevens with delegates from Akro U niversity Michigan Pittsburgh Ohio State and Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Chi
Frederick W. Ladue
Honcent
Ohio University
Beta Kappa
Ladue
George Starr Lasher
School of Journalism
James C. Stevens
William Poole
Zanesville
Akro University
University of Michigan
University of Pittsburgh
Oio State
Edith Chute Dies in Cleveland
Funeral services for Edith Louise Chute of Carbon Hill who died Sunday in Cleveland at her sister’s home will be held Wednesday afternoon at four at the Carbon Hill Christian Church. She spent over 55 years in Carbon Hill before moving to her sister Mrs Frank Porter’s home last year. Surviving are her brother Robert Chute of Athens and Mrs Porter. Burial is in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church shortly before the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Louise Chute
Carbon Hill
Cleveland
Frank Porter
Gibson Transferred To Chanute Field Illinois
Pvt. James Howard Gibson son of Mr and Mrs L C Gibson Albany has been stationed at Jefferson Barracks Mo and transferred to Chanute Field Illinois for training as an airplane mechanic His new address lists 8th Tech School Sp A C Air Forces Chanute Field Rantoul Tl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard Gibson
L. C. Gibson
Albany
Jefferson Barracks
Chanute Field
James H. Gibson
8Th Tech
A. C. Air Forces
Rantoul
Title Office Collects $422 In April Scores Of Registrations
A total of 422.20 was collected in April at the certificate of title department of the Athens County Clerk of Courts Office. Of this amount 132.60 goes to the state and 289.60 to the county. During the same period 353 new automobile titles were registered, 160 new liens filed, and 193 old liens cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Arrests Made on Parternity Warrants by Sheriff
Sheriff George Bateman arrested Wilbur Thompson of New Plymouth R D and Charles Viney of Gloucester on parity charges. Warrants were issued by Probate Judge Francis D. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bateman
Wilbur Thompson
New Plymouth
R.D
Charles Viney
O Glouster
Francis D. White
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Atsess
Athens County No. 1
Ase Weses Gyewsep
City of
Harold Thomas Konkler
Mill St
Esley Cecil McCoy
Ace St. Carpenter
Dwight Joss S. Robinson
William Michel Weisenbach
Harter Paul Fortney
Garfield Ave
James Richard Stump
Fenzil Apts
Robert Luther Worthman
Poplar St
Clarence Illiam Martin
S. High St
Harles Augustus Snow
W. State St
Harley Laverne Gilbert
Nafer
Central Ave
Charles William Dalton
E. Washington St
Hollis Lemoine Shaffer
Foster B. Cornwell
Palmer St
William Francis Kanney
W. Washington St
Ardoth Lewis Smith
Paul Carville Gillilan
E. Carpenter St
Harold Roscoe Sapp
Richland Ave
Security Bank
Federal
Calvin
Hamilton
Carder
Merchants of
Johnson
J. P. Cumley
Pennsylvania
E. H. Sprague
John W. Danford
First Methodist Church
Grace
Board No. 1
Athens High School
Floyd K. Prince
First Presbyterian Church
Messenger
Auxiliary
Agnes Padden
Walter Baird
Frank Harvey
Harry Simmons
Charles Goodrich
Hugh L. White
Loretta Collins
C. E. Dupler
Loren Williams
John McElroy
Legion Auxiliary
Goodrich
F. P. Frebault
Edith Chute
Gibson
Ilinois
Shoe Repair
W. Union ST
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Lostro
Athens, Ohio
Moonlite Dance Excursion
Elks Lodge
Pomeroy Moose Lodge
Pomeroy
Jimmy James
Gingerale
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Dixie Maid
Rombauty
Florida
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