Athens County Men Pass Examinations for Service Induction
Athens County residents reported to Fort Hayes for pre induction exams with 21 found qualified. Of those, 29 were sworn into the Army, two into the Navy, and two into the Marines. Names listed include Wilfred Owen Hilchestermit Cloyce Garrett Martin and many others from Athens and surrounding towns.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Rce
Athens County
Fort Hayes
Selective Service Board No. 1 Area
Army
Navy
Marines
Board
Wilfred Owen Hilchestermit Cloyce Garrett Martin
Richland’ Ave
Frank Eugene Wood
Central Ave
Willard B. Coes
Glouster
Quen Leroy Snedden
Barberton
Walter Robert Ketshaston
Ronald Baul Bickley
Aton Pl
Mark Thomas Frazee
Chauncey
Herman Howard van Dyke
Detroit
Michale Leroy McMinanar
Daston
James Eagar Michael, Jr
Chillicothe
Bert Daniel Murray
Willard Leffler
First St
James Grexon Hardman, Jr
Newark
Joan Gillogly Giine
May Ave
Herman Vance McKibben
Columbus
Allen Riley Wallace
Akron
Joan Chester Ba
Men in Service and War Updates From Front Lines
The column lists several service members with updates on training, promotions, awards, and injuries. Roy O. Bosworth and Richard R. Bobo, both 18, begin Naval indoctrination at Great Lakes. Flight Officer Cullen W Irish, of 435th Troop Carrier Group, took part in the Rhine airborne assault and returned to base. Sgt. Darrell L. West, wounded on Luzon, sends a Mother's Day cable. Pvt. Robert Hawk moves from Corsica to Italy after a year overseas. George L. Hays to attend Fort Sill motor course. Richard N. Mackinnon earns the Combat Infantryman Badge in Germany. Joseph W. Matthewson promoted to T-3 in Germany. Glen T. Ragan promoted to staff sergeant. earns Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters. continuous service updates from families in Athens, Coalville, Middleport, Utah Place, and nearby communities.
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Cullen W Irish
Pauline H. Danford
Lancaster St
17Th Airborne Division
Rhine
Germany
435Th
Irish
Leo Ragan
Carpenter
Glen T. Ragan
Eighth Air Force
Education plan for lake study drew Senate hearing in Columbus
Four speakers at the Senate Conservation Committee hearing urged creating a lake near Athens as a teaching laboratory for teachers and technicians in conservation. Ohio University would host the project with a $200,000 appropriation for 5,000 acres and an impounded lake, open to the public for recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Conservation Committee
Columbus
Athens
Ohio Division of Forestry
Jap Airmen Surrender To Aid Repair of Nipponese Airplane
In the Philippines a handful of Fifth Air Force ground crew patched a wrecked Japanese fighter with surrendered personnel providing assistance. Capt. Bob Wistrand witnessed Japanese crew joining the effort and later confirmed their willingness to help. The incident sits among other wartime reversals highlighting resourcefulness and mistaken captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Philippines
Fifth Airforce
Bob Wistrand
Hartisburg
Luzon
Hitler's Bavarian Retreat Visted by Newspaper Men
In the Kehlstein Mountain tea house above Berchtesgaden reporters tour Hitler’s retreat. The 1938-built complex features a circular living room, oak dining room, electric kitchens, and wine cellars with cognacs dating to 1832. Hitler had not been there recently.
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Hitler
Louis P. Lochner
Kehlstein Mountain
UPI
Fuehrer
Fritz Bloss
Berchtesgaden
Kehlstein
Bloss
Dresden
Ohio Boys State Called Off This Year
The Buckeye Boys State at Wittenberg College in June is cancelled due to travel restrictions. Dr Rees Edgar Tulloss, president of the college, announced the program sponsored by the American Legion normally draws about 500 participants. If travel conditions permit, it will be held at Wittenberg later. RECEIVES SOUVENIRS On V E Day Mr and Mrs Co E Cash of Woodland Ave received a captured German rifle and sabre from their son Sergeant Clarence I Cash a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division in France.
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Louis E. Curdes
Fort Wayne
Ind
Curdes
Curdes S
Victoria Lancaster
Farmingdale
Theta Philips
Fairbanks
Springfield
Wittenberg College
Rees Edgar Tulloss
Amercan Legion
Wittenherz
Co. E Cash
Woodland Ave
Set
Clarence I. Cash
101St Airbourne Division
France
DAY To Elect Officers At Meeting Friday Conrath Bean Chapter
Disabled American Veterans Chapter No 37 will meet at the Armory Friday May 11 at 730 PM. Commander Ernest McGraner urges all members to attend for officer elections and important business. The Athens chapter lists 128 members as a large Ohio unit. Veterans hospitalized may join. services members invited. refreshments after.
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Conrath-Bean
Armory
Ernest McGraner
Athens
Ohio
Three Fined by Mayor on Intoxication Charges
Three persons were brought before Mayor Franz L Woodworth this morning on charges of intoxication and were fined $5 and costs each. They are James B Hawk age 60 of Downington Isaac Van Dyke age 62 Athens Route 2 and Bethel Christian age 42 Athens Route 2
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Franz L Woodworth
James B Hawk
Downington
Isaac van Dyke
Athens
Bethel Christian
Indictments Told by Athens County Grand Jury
Thirteen indictments were returned by the Athens County Grand Jury after testimony in 31 cases from mayor and justice courts. The panel cited jail conditions as a concern, noting lighting, ventilation, and cramped quarters. Indicted defendants include individuals named in the records for charges ranging from assault and larceny to driving while intoxicated and failure to provide for minors. The document lists many names among those indicted and notes the cases would be heard this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thireen
Athens Cowig
Harold J. Rose
Stories
Head
Justices of the Peace
Bulle Junior Yates
Dens
Winfield Hartles
Grand Tarcein
Glendyn Nichoson
Ponting
Leroy Eugene Barnhart
Faihute
Milford L Dearth
Gail Showalter
James E Wotnit
Marion Francis Graham
John W. Mathom
Floyd R Mew
Athens Eagles Plan Mother’s Day Program
The Athens Eagles schedule a Mother’s Day program at 2 o'clock in Eagles Mall. All mothers and supporters are invited to attend the service, with officials announcing the event and inviting participation.
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Athens Eagles
Eagles
Eels
Cepeater
Die
Olliecis
Demonstration on Sheep Shearing Equipment Near Albany
A public meeting to show use care and repair of power sheep shearing gear will occur Friday May 11 from 11 am to 4 pm at George W Scott’s farm, 4.5 miles northwest of Albany on Route 680. Delmer Barch of McConnelsville will demonstrate, attendees may bring outfits for help, arranged by Dale Seeth vocational agriculture instructor at Waterloo High School. The Sappy Hustlers 4 H Club held a Tuesday business social session. Gent Meeting set for May 22 at Mrs Davis home.
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George W Scott
Albany
Delmer Barch
McConnelsville
Dale Seeth
Waterloo High School
Davis
Hoskins Family Hosts Open House For Service Members
The Hoskins host a Saturday night open house for service men at Dadwind, offering hot bread, cake, tamales, beer, cider, and conversation. Neighbors fear disorder, but the guests reciprocate with genuine American hospitality, moderation, and fellowship, ending with piano songs by the fire.
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Ihan Richard Brown
Richland Ave
Alfred Sadford Gibbs
Zanesville
Otis Leroy Blair
Marvin Spencer Murphy
Portsmouth
Rupert Lloyd Jumper
Dayton
Floyd Chester Brooks
Northville
Mad John Daniel King
John Eagar Vincent
Glen Edward McDanniel
North Liberty
Nal
Herbert Daniel McKee
Harold Marsh Rainey
Trimble
Robert Dale Meeks
Charles Edward Nicholson
Morris Lewis Webster
Cincinnati
Dana Franklin Ketteler, Jr
Cleveland
Albert Eugene Chrone
State
Westfield N. J
De-Luxe Mfg. Co
East
Franklin Ave
Minneapolis
Minnesota
N. Court St
Shackelton Inhaler
Athens Pharmacy
Court St
Athens, O
Roy O. Bosworth
Hazel B. Paines
Richard R. Bobo
Ray Bobo
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Leake
W. N. West
Darrell L. West
General Hospital
Betty Clark
Helen Hawk
Coalville
Pvt
Robert Hawk
Corsica
Italy
Pic
George L. Hays
George Hays
Middleport
Ohio University
Fort Sill
Oklo
Richard N. Mackinnon
C. N Mackinnon
Utah Place
Joseph W. Matthewson
Joseph P. Matthewson
Coolville
Lowe Brothers
PEAX
Plax
Lowe Brothers High Standard
Murgalcans
Carpenter Howe. Co
Senate
Stanley E. Mechem
Jbil
C. L. Dow
H. T. Gier
Charlotte E. LaTourette
James Wells
Asho
O. O. F. Hall
Athens, Ohio
USS
Lyman L. Lenitzer
Sir Harold Alexander
T. Arey
Switzerland
Karl Wolf
Locarno
Caserta
Lydia H. Pinkhent
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Berry Hotel Blig
Ohio Food Market
Store of
Norman Dean
Tam Breshing
Leonard Duniee
Sheridan HyUurs
Io Cumimioe
Charles Roberts
Ereman Dale Untioll Vichtres
Bowe
Netyes
Ritards
Wes Lornstildo
Thampton Verona
John Jeles
Wau Do Moodvace
Nee Readine
Vel Lie Creayer
Ann Stiknes
Alfred Black
Chas Millea
Everfresss
Joe Marsh
Hoskins
Ted
She Marah
United States
Nery Syste Ap
Ius
Oterth
Soret Comteol
Miles
Dr. Miles
Groves Defender
Fife
Colgates
Toeath
Dr. LeGear
Burpee
Wergney
Miles Nervine
Kotex Pency
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