Athens County Sits Low in 7th War Loan Bond Drive
Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland reports Athens County 73rd among 88 Ohio counties in the 7th War Loan drive. Chairman Herman Humphrey urges canvassers to cover territory quickly and reach the $1,016,000 quota before June 30. Local residents told to buy bonds promptly and contact their chairmen for help. Memorial services held for Benson E. Workman in Chesterhill. former Ohio University graduate and Lash High biology teacher.
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Humphrey
Alexander
Ames
Athens
Canaan
Carthages
Dover
Lee
Lodi
Rimble
Troy
Waterloo
York
Athens City
Nelsonville
iChesterhill
Benson E. Workman
Good Samaritan Hospital
Zanesville
Workman
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Lash High School
Waterloo High School Holds 18th Graduation Exercises
Dean E A Hansen spoke at Waterloo High School on May 17 as 18 seniors received diplomas and eighth grade pupils were given promotion certificates. Tavila Milliran gave the salutatory and Mildred Ferry the valedictory. Marilyn Hoon and Virginia Kennard played a piano duet. Leonard Prater presented diplomas. Rev Miles E Hoon delivered invocation and benediction.
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Dean E. A. Hansen
Waterloo High School
Dean Hansen
Tavila Milliran
Mildred Ferry
Two Army Privates Accused of Being AWOL
Pvt. Paul L. Chesser of Athens Route 2 and Pvt. Donald Barringer of Athens Route 4 are held in City Jail awaiting Army action. Chesser has been absent since last July and Barringer overstayed a furlough by about 30 days. Mayor Franz L. Woodworth fined Tom Guess of Mary Street $5 and costs for intoxication.
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Paul L. Chesser
Athens
Donald Barringar
City
J. B. Grogan
Chesser
Barringer
Tom Guess
Mary St. Athens
Franz L. Woodworth
Baker Speaks At The Plains High School
President John C. Baker of Ohio University spoke at The Plains High School graduation exercises on the topic New Frontiers. Twelve seniors received diplomas along with Mrs. Denzil Gabriel for her son Ralph A. Gabriel who is in service. Robert R. Evans gave the salutation and Paul Batchelder the valedictory. The girls chorus sang as Walter Wharton awarded diplomas, with Rev. J. N. Lakin delivering the invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Baker
Ohio University
the Plains High School
Denzil Gabriel
Ralph A. Gabriel
Robert R. Evans
Paul Batchelder
W. ©. Kail
Walter Wharton
Board of Education
J. N. Lakin
George Cooley Is Liberated From German Prison Camp
George Cooley son of Mr and Mrs Cooley recently freed after captivity as a B 17 navigator shot down May 29 1944. He attended Class Night and commencements activities with Athens residents now home in Tallahassee Fla. A conference sermon by Rev Fred E Luchs and a reception for seniors were held as the cablegram from his wife confirmed his return. The class includes Paul Eugene Batchelder Jacqueline Baughman Juanita Campbell Betty Jane Cochran Mary Louise Coon Betty Lucille Deeter Robert Rex Evans Ralph A Gabriel Carol Jane Miller Eleanor Mae Novomi William Williams Dorothy Eloise Wright and Juanita Young.
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George Cooley
John Cooley
Lynnhaven
Fls
Athens
Thelic Wen
Fred E. Luchs
Tallahassee
Fla
Cooley
Paul Eugene Batchelder
Jacqueline Baughman
Juanita Campbell
Betty Jane Cochran
Mary Louise Coon
Betty Lucille Deeter
Robert Rex Evans
Ralph A. Gabriel
Carol Jane Miller
Eleanor Mae Novomi
William Williams
Dorothy Eloise Wright
Juanita Young
Huge Circus Train To Arrive Early Tuesday
The Cole Brothers Combined Circus arrives in Athens early Tuesday over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for afternoon and night shows at the Fairgrounds. A mile-long train brings gear and animals, including three elephant herds and 250 horses, to a ten-year anniversary tour with War Bond sales led by Woolworth booth. Featured acts include Don Colleano, Ruth Nelson, Mile. Cuse O Dell, Flying Shirlers, and many trapeze and animal performances. Half a hundred clowns will entertain both performances with ticket sales at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cole Brothers
Athens
Baltimore and Ohio
Fairgrounds
Treasury Department
Woolworth
Aughlight
Don Colleano
Giustino
Ruth Nelson
Spangleland
Mile
Cuse O'Dell
Flying Shrillers
Voises
Harrolds
Dearns
Gee Gee Engerson
Slayman- Ali
Caudilo Sisters
Mexico
Athens Circus
Otto Greibling
Horace Laird
Albert Powell
Freddie Freeman
Huffy
Huffman
Cline
Phar
Macy
Circus
Rally Starts Bond Sale at McBee Plant
The McBee Co launches its 7th War Loan Drive with a rally led by Athens County chair Herman Humphrey and VP P.M. Zenner as principal speaker. Employees donate twelve $25 bonds. the company adds two $50 bonds as prizes, with winners named and an employee committee organizing the event.
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McBee Co
McBee
Herman Humphrey
Athens County
P.M. Zenner
Ott Conner
Russell McHarg
Pete Christy
Chauncey Woman Mae Dennis Dies After Illness
Mrs Mae Dennis 63 of Chauncey died Sunday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She is survived by husband William two daughters Florence Watkins Detroit and Ella Sapp Milwaukee a brother Robert Maxwell Canalville two sisters Anna Ansel Chauncey and Margaret Sohrens tsén Corning and five grandchildren Funeral arrangements not completed today Friends may visit at Lexington Avenue Chauncey residence at any time.
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Mae Dennis
Chauncey
Mase Dennis
Sheltering Arms Hospital
William
Florence Watkins
Detroit
Mich
Ella’ Sapp
Milwaukee
Robert Maxwell
Cannelville
Anna Annsel
Margaret Sohrenstsén
Corning
Lexington Ave
Who Lost Groceries at Athens City Hall
Police report a stray bag of groceries found in a car and turned in at Athens City Hall Saturday night. Police Chief J B Grogan said a man turned the bag over to authorities after finding it in his vehicle, indicating it was placed in the wrong car.
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Athens City Hall
J. B. Grogan
Bike Stolen and Door Break-In at Chess Rent-a-Bike
A bicycle was stolen from Chess Rent-a-Bike at 20 W Union St. An intruder threw a brick through the Beckley store front door glass and later a bottle through the glass. The stolen bike belonged to Roger Pedigo of 152 N Congress St. A Chesser sweater and several soft drinks were taken from the shop’s ice box.
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Chess
W. Union St
Beckley
E. F. Chesser
Roger Pedigo
N. Congress St
Chesser
James Brown Funeral Held in Columbus
James Brown age 69 formerly of Athens died Saturday in a Columbus hospital. Funeral services and burial were held in Columbus this afternoon. He married Daisy Foster of Athens who with two children John William with the Coast Guard and Betty at Fort Hayes in Columbus survive him.
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James Brown
Columbus
Athens
Beckley
F. J. Beasley Co
Mr. Brown
Daisy Foster
John William
Coast Guard
Betty
Fort Hayes
CAPC NEWS Meeting Tuesday Night at High School Gym
CAPC NEWS reports a Tuesday night meeting set for 7 o'clock in the high school gym nasium. Hocking River receded to 60 feet after Friday’s 15.37 foot peak. Athens temperatures rose from 51 to 75 while yesterday’s high was 78. Paramuthia Lodge No 25 F and A M will confer Master Mason Degree at 7:30 with Knights Templar Commandery No 15 visiting. Harold Woodworth announced the plan. Lake Erie Canning Co plant at Sandusky burned of unknown origin. St Joseph Aspirin ad promotes 100 tablets for a low price.
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Hocking
Athens
Order of the Red Cross
Order of Malta
Paramuthia Lodge
Ath-A. M
Ens
Templar
Jwill
Harold ‘Welcome
Ellis A. Pierce
I'D. Woodworth
Darrell Lemon Infant Dies at Home
Darrell Wayne Lemon infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lemon died suddenly Sunday at the family home 3 Elliott Street about 6 45 PM. Cause given as acute indigestion with heart failure after physician and coroner were called. Surviving are mother, two other children Dennis and Lorraine, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H A Ayre, and grandmother Mrs. Emsie Squire of Sutton West Virginia. Funeral at home Wednesday 10 AM with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Tuesday noon.
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Darrell Wayne Lemon
Tech
Set
C. H. Lemon
Elliott St
Elias
Sergeant Lemon
France
Frost Lodge Memorial Day Program At Troy Baptist Church
The Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans at Frost will lead a combined Memorial and Decoration Day program at Troy Baptist Church on Sunday May 27 at 2 30 PM. Lodge members and local children will take part followed by an address by Rev Harold Kellore of First Methodist Athens. Mrs Stella Arnold Indie president and Mrs Letha Frost arrange the program with help from other members. All are invited to attend.
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Frost Lodge
Sons of Union Veterans
Frost
Troy Baptist Church
Harold Kellore
First Methodist Church
Athens
Stella Arnold
Indie
Don Carlos Zavala Visits Athens As South American Guest
Lima Peru representative Don Carlos Zavala Reyes visits Athens attending McBee Technical Training School. He says South Americans view the United States as the great nation and hopes North Americans learn more languages. Also noted areLt. (jg.) Thomas N Hoover Jr on leave from the Navy and Edith Parlitt visiting Dayton and Athens.
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Don Carlos Zavala Reyes
Lima
Peru
Sanmartin CIA
Athens
McBee Technical Training School
Senor Zavala
South America
California
Pearl Harbor
United States of South America
Club Calendar Splits Women Group Meetings in Athens County
The Republican Women of Athens County meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Pleas Court Room with speaker L C Staats of Ohio University on Parliamentary Procedure. The Athens Democratic Women plan a May 21 gathering at 6:30 p.m. with picnomic supper and transport arranged by phone. U.S. Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary 64 also meets May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Home with refreshments. WBA Review meets at 7:30 p.m. at IOCGF Hall.
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Republican Women's Organization
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
L. C. Staats
Ohio University
Athens County Democratic Women's Club
Howard Ayler
Rest Haven
Albany Road
Athens
United Spanish War Veterans
Legion Home
S. Court St
W.B.A
Iocgf Hall
Round About Town from P G Molter on wartime scenes
P G Molter recounts a Los Angeles Elks Temple scene as 2940 internees from Japanese prison camps arrive. He describes barricaded Park View Street, police, Red Cross cars, emaciated internees, stacked baggage, and feeding crowds in the temple dining rooms before noting broader world events and the Yalta era politics. Ohio State Nurses district 14 meeting canceled for May 24.
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P. G. Molter
Athens
Los Angeles
Calif
Rene
Elks Temple
Philippines
Elks
Los Angeles Harbor
Park View St
Red Cross
South Seas
Dutch Indies
Iam
L. A
America
F. D
Churchill
Yalta
Russia
Britain
Joe
Poland
Austria
Lady Nearly Choked By Stomach Gas Relief Found
A woman feared bed caused choking as stomach gas rose to her throat while resting. After using ERB-HELP with 12 herbs she reports gas gone, stomach normal, bowels regular, and he able to sleep. Athens Pharmacy advertises the medicine.
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Athens
j—tAdv
Veterans to Wear Poppies on Poppy Days Next Weekend
Commander G E White of KT Crossen Post American Legion says veterans will be among the first to buy poppies on Poppy Days next Friday and Saturday. He recalls 1917 1918 and notes veterans show support by wearing the red flower to honor the heroic dead. Auxiliary members will distribute poppies made by disabled veterans Saturday.
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Veo
G. E White
Crossen Post
American Legion
Mars
American Legion Auxiliary
Thal
Civitans
Ake
West Sire PTA elects officers at year end meeting
West Sire Parent Teacher Association held its last meeting of the school year on Tuesday May 15. An officers slate was elected for the coming year with Mrs. George Merchant as president, Mr William Hugh as vice president, Mrs Maude Stautf as secretary, and Mrs Vern Wunsmker as treasurer. Mr W P Potter of the high school faculty presented moving pictures praising American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sire
George Merchant
Ir. William Hugh
Maude Stautf
Vern Wunsmker
W. P. Potter
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the Plains High
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McBee Plant
Clarence B. Dillon
State St
Ohio
Bert Pickett
R. D
Pomeroy, Ohio
J. A. Turner
Albany, Ohio
Margaret Bowers
E. W. Edwards
Rio Grande, Ohio
Cline Gerlach Vinton, Ohio
J. M. Sanner
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Vic Donalley
CABLE
Carl Crispin
Horse Office
CAPC
Sandusky
Lake Erie
Zac
Darrell Lemon
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohlo
Evan
Green Peppers
Bologna
Don Carlos Zavala
I.g
Thomas N. Hoover, Jr
TN. Hoover
Elmwood Place
Hoover
Navy
Charleston
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Dayton
Susan
Charleson
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Edith Parlitt
Air Service Command
Wright Field
Carmen
Ohio State Nurses
Ohio State Nurses’ Association
the Security Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
India
Pinkham
Epinkham
Martin
Pomeroy
Ambrose
Logan
H. R. Kelley
Sonotone OF
1St Trust
Onomy Savings & Llct
Berry Hotel
RE. McCammon
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