Army inducts dozens from Athens area at Clarksburg station
About twelve thousand worshipers can be accommodated by the cathedral at La Paz Bolivia. Inductees from Athens County depart by train for Fort Hayes after muster, with John Vincent Shust of The Plains directing the contingent. Local residents and veterans groups assisted, listing many names and addresses of recruits from Millfield Chauncey Glouster and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Clarksburg
Jeff Athens
Fort Hayes
John Vincent Shust
the Plains
Poral
Prank Harvey
Iimley
Legion Aux
Rene
Yocal Men's Association
Athens
van Bray
Pranilin Vat
Richard Miller
Jack Rovsiva
Glendon Palmer
Willian Schall
Sharp
Cre
John” Chakiis
Clarence Herbert
Robert Lecrett
Ray West Weldon
Neal Stedwart Barnhill
Bele
Pasuit de Landis
Our Men in Service: Local families note promotions
Mrs Wilfred J Smith of 15 Elmwood Place reports her husband in the Army Air Force in China has been promoted from captain to major after a leave from Ohio University where he served as history assistant professor. Also listed are Pvt Raymond Davies in training and Private Alvin Bechtel in armored force basic training. William Cheather of 416 South Ohio Ave Columbus promoted to staff sergeant stationed in the Canal Zone. Homer Goodin transferred from Camp Hood Texas to Gran Gruber Ohio. Pvt Pearl R Goodin stationed at Fort Paison South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred J. Smith
Elmwood Place
Army Air Force
China
5 Smith
Ohio University
Tim China
Jim Africa
Smith
Oscar Cheather
South Ohio Ave
Columbus
William
Canal Zone
Jim Arthur Goodin
Albany
Homer Goodin
Camp Hood
Texas
Car Gruber
Ohio
Goorin
Pearl R- Goodin
Fort Pacison
S.C
John Blackford Dies After Two-Week Illness In Community
John H. Blackford aged 42 died Wednesday morning at Sheltering Eins Hospital after a two week illness. He was born in Ath ens County and lived much of his life here. He leaves his father George W. Blackford a daughter Coulse Blackford Wilmington Debson John Franklin in the Navy address care of postmaster San Francisco Cal. Two brothers James Poston and Marcus Dayton and a daughter in law Mrs George Robinson. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 p.m. EWT at the Poston Community Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney. burial will be in the W State St Cemetery. Friends may call at James Blackford Poston home Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blackford
John H. Blackford
Eins Hospital
Athens County
George W. Blackford
Poston
Oulse Blackford
Wilmington Debson
John Franklin
San Francisco
Calit
James Poston
Marcus
Dayton
Hainter
George Robinson
Poston Community
Gilbert Courtney
W. State St
James Blackford
Wyckoff Rites Planned for Charles A Wyckoff
Funeral services for Charles A Wyckoff will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at his McArthur home. Survived by wife Hannah and son George B Wyckoff, whose wife is Doris Glescke of Athens.
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Charles A. Wyckoth
McArthur
Tio O'Clock
Hannah
George B.wyckoff
North Lima
Doris Glesecke
Athens
Helen Gibbs Funeral Service Held In Coolville Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Gibbs of Colville will be held at the family home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. Friends may be at home at any time. Sheltering Arms, Mrs Esta Coon of Dayton underwent a major operation at the hospital Wednesday. Mrs Nelle gg of 183 West Union Street underwent a minor operation. Ada ker of West Mulberry Street was admitted Wednesday for medical attention. Mrs Hazel Cline of Dayton underwent a minor operation Tuesday morning and was discharged that night. Mrs Carl J Bok and daughter of 73 Stewart Street were dismissed Wednesday.
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Helen Gibbs
Coolville
Colville
Sheltering Arms
Esta Coon
Dayton
The
Hopital
Nellegg
W. Union St
Mix. Adaker
WE. Mulberry St
Hazel Cline
Carl J. Bok
Stewart St
Ock
Chauncey school used as hideout in Withem case
Sheriff Bateman and Mayor Hines disclosed Jay Withem stored belongings in a dormant Chauncey school room. Suitcases held clothing, shoes, razor gear, safety blades, and an oxford set. Withem had used the name George Clay for Selective Service, per hospital talks and a Mayfield Road address. Funeral services set for Friday in Glouster.
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Jay Withem
Chauncey-vuversligh School
George Bateman
William D. Hines
Chauney
Cyrus Withem
Chauncey
Jan
Jay
Withem
Arme
Cyrus
Hines
Shortf
Tod
Sheriff Bateman
Bateman
South Euclid
Cuyahoga County
George Clay
Fork. Mountain Coal Co
Jerome County
Tenn
Wallace
Glouster
Athens County
Son
Richards and Carbaugh Pass in Examinations
The State Civil Service Commission at Columbus released names of individuals who passed exams for highway department jobs. Among those listed are Harry Wicharts and Herbert TM Carbaugh of Athens County and Lewis Price of Hocking County, who qualified for county highway maintenance superintendent positions with monthly pay ranging from $150 to $213.
Enumerators named to collect child data in Athens district
District boards of editors in Athens County report enumerators will gather information on all children ages 6 to 18 who are physically or mentally unable. They will record name date of birth parent guardian school attended place of employment and other details. Enumerators listed include Albany Zensatuated James Whaley Amelie Dorothy Cooley and Gail Sackson among many others in various townships and routes.
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Broughout
Athens
J. G. Russell
Adices
Schoolleud Ag
Albany
James” Whaley
Amesern
St Serie Otter
Amelie
Athens Township
Dorothy "Cooley
Richland
Carthage-Troy
Vile Bibsie
Coolie
Tha Allen
Gayle
Sackson
Mille
Faye
Mckinsey
Tvahrie
Wilkes
Painshire
Sylvia Cochran
Rom Ganann
Freda Vanbyhe
Stewart F
Ray” Siler
Shade
Arab Douglas
Trimble Township
Minnie Cooper Glouster
Ailer
Bartha Covert
Kimberly
Oak ‘Grove
Bima’ Hartman
Old Floodwood
Kern Honored By Mail Men
John P delivery messenger at the Post Office was feted at a farewell party by fellow workers before leaving for Ft Benjamin Harrison. The event at Tom's Diner included a program with brief remarks from municipal speaker Dowd and others. Francis Lavelle and Glenn Atkins led the arrangement while a presentation was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John _P
Benjamin Areison
Tame
Toms
Pitas
Wiens ” Dowd
Gon
Amona
Sten
Eur
Francis Lavelle
Glenn Atkins
Srwementa
Wartime Welfare Forum Planned by Ohio University Leaders
Eight speakers from six Ohio counties will discuss wartime welfare topics at Kent's Grill Friday starting 9 a m. Topics include food production and preservation, nutrition in wartime, and social aspects of selective service. Judges and officials from Juvenile Court and Farm Security administrations will preside and speak.
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Ohio University
Kent's Grill
Gallia
Vinton
Jackson
Marion Slavens
Lester W. Bailey
Farm Security ‘P ‘Administration
Missy Enid Swarner
Farm Security
Gracey Steininger
at _ONIC f University
Slavens |Y
Ohio Department of Pub"Welfare
C. Heralden
Bureau of Juvenile Research
Colum Is
Robinson
Illum
Setee
Frank Bakes
Rea
Ec. Creed
Athens State Tos Atal
Kein “Bing
Department of Public Welfare
Officers Chosen For Next Year At R R High School
The R R High School officers were installed at noon with Frances Noble as president and Donna Ayers as vice president and program chairman. Other officers listed include Gretchen Barstow as dance chairman and JoAnn Campbell as publicity chairwoman. Miss Mary Connett serves as advisor. The group will meet next Wednesday for installation and a farewell to mentors. Athena Commandery No 15 Templar announces a meeting Friday at 7 30 pm with two candidates. all Sir Knights urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh School
Frances Noble
Donna Ayersereaa Beet
Poset
Dis ‘Nance
Gretchen Barstow
Dea Sue McPherson
Devo-Ions
Mary Balocker
Mary Hughes
JoAnn Campbell
Ursula Green
Ann Channel
Kathleen Schloss
Mary Connett
Athena
Scaghte Templar
Order of the Temple
Pyail Chapman
Jeb Crowell Sees War as Principle Behind Moderation
A veteran speaker, discussing the looming conflict, notes most expect hardship and loss. He cites Prohibition as a factor and underscores Jeb Crowell as a moderate man who would limit drinking to a beer or two, stressing principle over excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb Crowell
Jeb
Joe
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