CAP Cadets and AHS Band to Stage May 17 Review
Athens CAP Cadet Squadron and Athens High School Band will perform a joint program at the high school stadium Wednesday night May 17 at 7 15. The evening opens with 30 minutes of band music, followed by a military review by 45 cadets and 12 cadet drill teams, then another 30 minutes of band. No admission charged.
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Athens Messe
CAP Cadets
AHS
Athens
Civil Air Patrol
Athens High School
C. B. Nye
Cap
Robert K. Hamilton
J. E. Brannan
Ohio University
G. K. Bush
P. F. Good
J. S. Sherrard
James Farley
CAPC
Auxiliary OF
AIR Forces
U.S. Army Air Forces
War Department
A. A. Nellis
Nye
Colonel Brannan
John Newcomb
Company I
Ohio State Guard
Fifty Take Part in Conferring Degree
Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters will confer the Super Excellent Master degree at a special meeting Thursday evening May 18 at 7 30 p m Approximately 50 members will participate in the annual event Invitations have been sent to neighboring councils Distinguished Masons Ed C Morganstern of Marietta and the Ohio Grand Master will attend The meeting is the council’s main event of the year A buffet luncheon will follow the work announced by Ellis D Woodworth master
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Athens Council
Royal & Select
Ed C. Morganstern
Marietta
Grand Council
State of
Ohio
Ellis D. Woodworth
Guseman Seeks 15000 From Porter Dicken in Shooting Suit
Elmer Guseman files a $15000 claim in Athens County Common Pleas Court against his father in law Porter Dicken over a December 4 shooting at the Guseman home. Guseman alleges a back shot severed sciatic nerve causing loss of use of the left leg and extensive medical costs. He states he cannot work and supports a wife and eight children with earnings of 40 to 75 dollars weekly. The suit cites intent to inflict serious bodily harm.
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Athens County
Guseman
Penitora Co
Ardessa Matheny Dies at 66 in Athens
Ardessa Lowe Matheny died after a yearlong illness in Athens at age 66. She left husband John Matheny and children from a prior marriage including E W Graham and Mrs Harry Harnish of Parkersburg and Arthur Crawford of Camp Mason California. Survived by mother Mrs Margaret Hooper of Athens and siblings Lulu Pessley Nora Mack Lydia Walker Maude Lowe Ivy Hanning Cora Blair and John Love. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at her daughter Mrs Graham’s Parkersburg home.
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Coolville
Ardessa Lowe Matheny
Athens
Hockingport
Matheny
John Matheny
E. W. Graham
Harry Harnish
Parkersburg
Arthur Crawford
Camp Mason
Calif
Margaret Hooper
Lulu Pessley
Nora Mack
Dayton
Lydia Walker
Maude Lowe
Columbus
Ivy Hanning
Cora Blair
John Love
Graham
Sixteenth St
Water Shut Off Planned in Richland Ave Area
Athens water service will be shut off Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Richland Ave area. The notice was issued by A. N. Johnson, service safety director.
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Richland Ave
Athens City
A. N. Johnson
Local servicemen receive promotions and transfers
Leigh Moorhead of Athens is promoted to lieutenant commander and named to the Instrument Examiners Board. Francis B. Fuller has been transferred from Keesler Field to San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. Pvt. Leslie F. Betts moves from Thomas, Ky to Fort Sill Ola. Mothers send greetings from abroad as sons serve in England and at Ft Meade. Several men return to Great Lakes after furloughs. Jack Hamer reports arrival in West Africa. Pfc Calvin E. Davis nears overseas duty after combat flying school. John Mulford's son in Hawaii advances to corporal. Wallace Foreman returns to Camp Sutton with wife and child. Leo Foreman serves in England. Private Dix L. Pickering shares Mother's Day cable from England. Corrections note George Burson promoted to sergeant at Gowen Field. Clyde Mansfield's son Clyde overseas sends words home.
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Leigh Moorhead
O. C. Moorhead
Athens
Navy
Instrument Examiners Board
Commander Moorhead
Naval Air Transport Service
F. B. Fuller
Franklin Ave
Francis B. Fuller
Keesler Field
Miss
San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center
San Antonio
Tex
Lamborn
Pfc
Calvin E. Davis
Alexandria Army Air Field
Alexandria
Flying Fortress
Second Air Force
Davis
Basil F. Davis
Columbus
Glouster High School
Pvt
Wallace Foreman
Camp Sutton
N. C
Mary James
W. Union St
Elmer Foreman
Foreman
Engineer Corps
Cpl
Leo Foreman
England
George Burson
Ralph Burson
Pratts Fork
Burson
Gowen Field
Idaho
Ohio University to graduate 171 at 129th exercises
Dorothy Canfield Fisher will keynote Ohio University's 129th commencement at Memorial Auditorium next Saturday at 2 p m. Degrees and diplomas will be awarded to 171 students. Sara Mae Endich will sing The Lord's Prayer with Marjorie Stevens accompanying. Numerous district graduates span majors from home economics to education to civil engineering with degrees including B S in home economics and commerce and master's degrees in education and science.
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Sara Mae Endich
Steubenville
Malotte
Marjorie Stevens
Conneaut
J. B Maffett
The
Christian Church
Margaret A. Dressel
Belpre
Ellen E. Humphrey
Reedsville
Thelma I. Mowery
Logan
Gladys Claire Pickens
Eva D. Stout
Athens
Richard J. McCafferty
Ruth Matthewson
Nelsonville
Anna E. Norman
Gallipolis
James Addison Person
Adah R. Sutton
Mary Frances Carpenter
Eleanor Kee
Roy P. Johnson
James R. Steiner
Middleport
Ellen D. Burke
Barbara FE. Hankison
George P. Reed
Amesville
Eva Lorene Wilson
Pomeroy
Glen Gardner
Chauncey
Louise Evans
Betty A. Wakefield
Mary W. Allen
Helen L. Sarver
Edna K. Connor
Central Truck Tire Inspection Station In Athens County
A new central truck tire inspection station will open in Athens County on May 18 at 30 FE Carpenter St. under George E. Smith. Inspections require prior check at an authorized tire action station and may incur a re inspection fee up to 25 to 50 cents depending on tire size. only tires beyond repair will be replaced after endorsement.
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Athens County
War Price and Rationing Board
Carpenter St
Athens
George E. Smith
Central Truck
Bailey Run Mine No 71 To Operate on Tuesday
Sunday Creek Coal Co Mine No 71 Bailey Run will operate tomorrow. The operation was formerly known as the Earl Bridgewater Mine.
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Bailey Run
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Earl Bridgewater
Ohio Birth Rate Drops to Four Year Low
Health Director R H Mark reported that Ohio births from January to April fell by 500 to 1000 monthly, with March recording under 9400, the lowest monthly total since 1940, reflecting a decline from wartime peaks after Pearl Harbor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pearl Harbor
R. H. Markwith
Five Fined by Mayor for Disturbing the Peace
James Johnson of Mineral was found guilty of disturbing the peace by loud profane language. Mayor Franz Woodworth fined him $10 and costs and sentenced him to 20 days in jail with 10 suspended for good behavior. Also fined $5 and costs each on intoxication charges were Quince Anderson Athens Route 2 Oba Rhoades 5 Riverside Drive Ethel Burton 158 W Washington St and George Rickey 158 W Washington St.
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James Johnson
Mineral
Franz Woodworth
Quince Anderson
Athens
Oba Rhoades
Riverside Drive
Ethel Burton
Washington St
George Rickey
Trimble Man Pleads Guilty To Driving Without License
Delbert John Arnold 31 of Trimble pleaded guilty to driving without a license. He was fined five dollars plus costs after arrest by state highway patrol on Route 13 Saturday night. Lodge notice: Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at 8 at Red Men's Hall. degree team urged to attend.
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Delbert John Arnold
Trimble
Grover Koons
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Volunteer Workers Urged for Red Cross Dressings Drive
The Athens Red Cross headquarter s calls for more volunteers to sew surgical dressings as the Army demands 80 million dressings monthly. With 97 workers in early April and 46 000 pieces on hand plus a 39 000 incoming shipment the drive continues amid falling attendance and looming wartime needs.
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Athens
American Red Cross
Richard Bissell
Red Cross
Army
Pauline Zenner
Red Cross Production
Athens County
Junit
Washington
Surgeon General
Progressives Hear Report on Painting Art Lecture
Mrs Wendell Rose hosted the Progressive Literary Club in Athens Route Three where Mrs Ralph Wood summarized the City Federation meeting. Mrs A R Harmon was named to prepare the September federation program on consumer problems. Mrs Elmer Finsterwald wrote the paper on American Art and Mrs C D Duncan read it detailing 1738 origins and painters Copley and West. Guests included Mrs Garfield Porter, Mrs D K Seward, and Mrs Guy Wanless who helped with refreshments.
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Wendell Rose
Progressive Literary Club
Athens
Ralph Wood
City Federation
A. R. Harmon
Elmer Finsterwald
C. D. Duncan
John Singleton Copley
Benjamin West
Garfield Porter
D. K. Seward
Guy Wanless
Wanless
Miss Lena Stissel Honored Guest Before Daytona Beach Trip
Miss Lena Stissel, leaving tonight for Daytona Beach Florida, was honored at a Wednesday party hosted by Mrs. Mildred Bean. She works as a cashier at Shafer Wholesale and previously served at Athens Steam Laundry. Active in church work, she is secretary of the W.S.C.S. and treasurer of the Progressive Class at Central Ave Methodist.
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Lena Stissel
Daytona Beach
Fla
Mildred Bean
Stissel
Shafer Wholesale Company
Athens Steam Laundry
Miss Stissel
W.S.C.S
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Mary Galvin
Bean
Rummage Sale By Athens First Methodist Church Circles
The W S C S of the Athens First Methodist Church will hold a one day rummage sale next Thursday May 18 at the church. Donations should be brought Wednesday for sorting and sale arrangements under Mrs. H G Householder.
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W.S.C.S
Athens First
Mrs Harold McGrath Thirty One Club Meeting Notes
Mrs Harold McGrath Thirty One Club met May 11 at 42 Second St. Plans included bake sale support for Marine Army and Navy Women’s Club May 20 and Red Cross surgical dressing units. June meeting at Richland Ave home of Mrs William Morgan. prizes to Mrs Morgan and Mrs George Merchant.
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Harold McGrath
Second St
Marine, Army and Navy Women's Club
Red Cross
William Morgan
Richland Ave
Morgan
George Merchant
Cleo Brooks
Athens
David Krahl
Akron
Rolland Scharr
Portland
Club Calendar Highlights From Local Social Groups
A crowded week of meetings and events across town includes W E A Review at 7 30 p m in the 1 0 C F Hall and CES No 175 annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with a six o clock dinner. Tuesday features Needle Club at Mrs Thelma Risley s home and American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home with Community Service talks and Poppy Day planning. Wednesday hosts Nannie Allom Rebekahs initiation in I C O F Hall and Mother's Circle at 5311 2 Richland Ave with a reading of The Robe. Additional gatherings include Eastside PTA family discussion and a Presbyterian Group Two meeting at the church, plus multiple Women s Christian groups and a Priscilla Needle Club luncheon. Friday s Group Six B and P Club picnic at 218 W Washington St with BYO table service.
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W.E.A
C.F. Hall
Masonic Temple
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Carl Nessley
E.R. Horn
Frank L. Harvey
Ralph Straw
Gladys Bayless
Harry Spaulding
Floyd Hutchins
First Christian Church Council
Mound St
L. A. Hamilton
May Ave
W. Bingman
Raymond Drive
E. L. Church
N. Congress St
W. J. Davidson
Maplewood Drive
B. and P. Club
The
Presbyterian Church
O. O. Mantz
Washington St
C. O
Fred Luchs
Jeda Smith
Garnet Hatch
CAPC News Special Mobilization at Athens High Stadium
CAPC announces a mobilization event ending Tuesday May 16 at 7 15 p m hosted at Athens High School Stadium with officials urging attendance and readiness for community actions.
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Ali Endet
Athens High School Stadium
Gas Factory Stomach Relief Reported From ERB-HELP
A woman describes a prior stomach gas like a gas factory with bloating headaches and irregular bowels. She credits ERB-HELP with banishing gas and constipation and claims meals now digest easily. The ad promotes ERB-HELP from Athens Pharmacy at 7 N Court St.
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Athens
Court St
Ady
Concert To Aid Fletcher Hospital By Athens Junior High Glee Club
The Athens Junior High School Girl's Glee Club stages its annual spring concert on Tuesday May 16 at 8 PM in the school auditorium. Proceeds fund records for soldiers at Fletcher Hospital Cambridge Ohio. Performances include ninth eighth and seventh grade numbers with solos and a quintet and feature Marjorie Stevens as accompanist.
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Athens
Fletcher Hospital
Cambridge
Strauss
Carrare
Humperdinck
Clare and
Whiting
Harder
Scott
Tito
Clown
Chopin
Nightingale
Tschaikowsky
Baby
Hicks
Carol Nessley
Mariam Clippinger
Marion Vanity
Mary Varnes
Patsy Rohrer
Beverly Bachus
Theresa Josten
Thelma Bailey
Connie Koehler
Brahms
Carol Schweiz
Marilyn Poling
Ann Hammerle
Jackie Deem
Pat Kern
Esther Farley
Marjorie Stevens
Ohio University
Gasco Women Meet for Annual Potluck and Plan June Event
Mrs Floyd Six hosted the Gasco Women's Club potluck with fourteen members Friday at 1 N McKinley Ave. A short business meeting followed. The next gathering is June 9 at the Ohio Fuel Company for members and families. A birth notice reports Stephen Dale to Mr and Mrs Ralph Kirkendall.
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Floyd
N. McKinley Ave
Gasco Club
Ohio Fuel Company
Protecting Victory Gardens From Animal Pests
Athens County extension agent Ross Wright announced today a pamphlet titled Protecting Victory Gardens From Animal Pests is available upon request. The guide aids gardeners in safeguarding crops from pests and outlines practical prevention steps.
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Victory Gardens
Ross Wright
Athens County
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Marjorie Cassels
Cassels
WAC
Fort Bragg
James Cassels
Central Ave
Washington, D. C
Zemo
Porter Dicken
Ardessa Matheny
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Edward Betts
Carbondale
Leslie EF. Betts
Thomas, Ky
Fort Sill
Ola
Hollie Thomas
Hollie C. Thomas
Kenneth O. Thomas
Ft. Meade
Messenger
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ralph Roker
William Brown
Millfield
Armour Chesser
Albany
William Smith
Moore Ave
Faye Hamer
N. Shafer St
Jack Hamer
West Africa
Air Transport Command
Bennett Co
Marine Corps
Camp le Jeune
N. Y
Freda Perry
George H. Perry
Perry
Camp Barkley
Texas
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Colo
Nellie Barnes
Clarence 0. Barnes
Navy Seabees
Trinidad
John Mulford
New Marshfield
John Charles Mulford
Hawaii
Kathleen Williams
Mill St
Amos H. Norton
New Guinea
Roger Wiseman
New York
Mrs
Carl Wiseman
James Simpkins
Dix L. Pickering
Clyde Mansfield
FE. Mutherrs St
Pte
Mt. N
Needle Club
Thelma Risley
N. High St
Nannie Allom Rebekahs
Mother's Circle
Fred C. White
Margaret Flory
Lloyd C. Douglas
Eastside
PTA
Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church
Granze Hall
Helen Ervin
Garnet Klingenberg
Esther Goldsberry
1. A
Walton Davies
W. State St
Group Two of the
Fern Robinson
A. Ee
Lydia Lash Evans
Priscilla Needle Club
Carl Roberts
Grosvenor St
Frank Cross
Capc News
Les Leak
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Gasco Women’s Club
Ralph Kirkendall
Poston
Stephen Dale
Herschel Kirkendall
George Martin
George McCollins
Sarah Martin
Victory Gardeners
Lydia FE
Finance Corporation
Inotice
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
War Manpower Commission
Hazel Richard
R. N
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohlo
Callies
Keystone
California
Dixie Maid
Shank
Evans
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