Rail unit in Britain boosts US railcar production
The European Theater of Operations trains a United States Army Transport railway shop battalion in Great Britain. A Norfolk Western–sponsored unit assembles freight cars, flat cars, oil tankers and more, creating a huge stockpile and coordinating rapid production across many railroads.
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United States Army Transport
Great Britain
Cpl
Henry B. Zukoski
Glouster
Route 4
Lewis
F. Spicer
New Straitsville
Edward Burnem
Racine
Army Services of Supply General
Norfolk & Western Railroad
United States
America
Norfolk & Western
Oldest Mother at McDougal honored in Sunday School program
Mrs R C Morris of near Athens was noted as the oldest mother present at the McDougal Sunday School and Mother’s Day program. Mrs Harvey Kittle was the youngest mother. Flowers were presented as the program featured songs, solos, and a recitation. The WSCS will meet May 25 at Mrs Pearl Morris’s home for an all day session. A June 4 service at the church will honor boys and girls in the service with special music and a sermon by Rev Earl Cowan.
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R. C. Morris
Near
Athens
Harvey Kittle
McDougal
Eileen Lafollette
Billie Clester
Ganelle Minnear
Rita Lafollette
Mary Adeline Sealock
Mother
WSCS
Pearl Morris
Earl Cowan
Purple Heart awarded to three Southern Ohio Marines
Pfc. Harry Osborne Jr. of Pomeroy Route 38 is among three Southern Ohio Marines honored with the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on Namur Island Kwajalein Atoll. Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt praised the Medal as a symbol of national gratitude and sacrifice.
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Pacific
Harry Osborne, Jr
Harry Osborne
Pomeroy Route 38
Ohio
Namur Island
Kwajalein Atoll
Marshall Islands
Harry Schmidt
Fourth Marine Division
CAPC News Plans Mental Exam for Young Men at High School
The Civil Air Patrol invites high school boys aged 17 to 17 years nine months to a voluntary RAF mental examination at Athens High School on Wednesday May 24 at 7 30 pm. Those not in the age range need not attend. A June 6 meeting with the senior squadron is scheduled at the Airport.
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RAF
Army Air Forces
Air Forces
Civil Air Patrol
Aviation Cadets
AAF
Armed Service
Athens
Rites for Jesse Camp Move to Tuesday Morning
A change in funeral plans for Jesse Camp. The services will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock at Jagers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jackson.
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Jesse
Jesse Camp
Jagers
Jackson
New Straitsville Man Dies in Athens Jail
Eugene B. Ambrose a 43 year old resident of New Straitsville died in the Athens jail early Monday after being arrested Saturday night on a charge of intoxication. The death occurred between 4 and 6:30 am and was attributed to a heart ailment. He was unmarried and relatives were summoned by Police Chief J B Grogan to arrange funeral plans.
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Eugene B. Ambrose
New Straitsville
Athens
J. B. Grogan
Thefts of Gasoline and Chickens Reported in Lodi Township
Eugene Davies and neighbor William Colmer reported to Sheriff George Bateman that 35 gallons of gasoline were stolen from a storage tank and 15 chickens were taken from the Colmer farm on Saturday night along Garden Road in Lodi Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Davies
Garden Road
Lodi
William Colmer
George Bateman
Davies
Colmer
Shade 4-H Club Elects Officers at First Meeting
At Shade High School the Shade 4-H Club elected officers led by President Blanche Jeffers and Vice President Phyllis Fulton. Secretary Sara Lou Wilson and News Reporter Betty Blazier were also chosen with Miss Lizzie Cowan serving as advisor. Meetings will move to members' homes after school ends.
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Shade 4-H Club
the Shade High School
Blanche Jeffers
Phyllis Fulton
Sara Lou Wilson
Betty Blazier
Lizzie Cowan
Masons Meet Tuesday at Paramathia Lodge No 25
Paramathia Lodge No. 25 F. and A. M. will convene Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred and all members are urged to attend, announced Ernest E Hart, master.
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Paramathia Lodge No
Ernest E. Hart
Commandery To Meet In Athens Knights Templar
The Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30 announced by commander Fred H. Ervin.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Fred H. Ervin
Bishop Class to Meet in Church Basement Thursday
The Bishop Class of the Central Avenue Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 9 am in the church basement. A note mentions officers to be discussed. A historical aside notes 17th century men wore tortoise shell combs inlaid with silver.
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Central Avenue Methodist Church
Club Receives Donations for Canteen Work
The Marine Army and Navy Wom ens' Club distributed three hundred sacks of refreshments at Athens depot, serving service men on three trains. Members and donors include Miss Mary Connett and Mrs. Mary Barbig, with grateful letters from Sgt. Louis George. Additional support comes from The Legion Auxiliary, Wom en's Faculty Club, and other groups. Food donations, especially jelly and pickles, welcomed. space provided by Fred Williams near the Athena Theater for canteen prep. A Mother’s Day basket dinner honored Cpl. John William Zimmerman on furlough.
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Marine, Army and Navy Women’s Club
Jean Morton Webb
Frederic Webb
Jean
Webb
Marine Army and Navy Womens’ Club
Athens
Mary Connett
Mary M. Barbig
Mabel Norris
Emma Crossen
Louis George
Richard Atkins
Women's
Circle Five
W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church
Child Conservation League
Legion Auxiliary
Cpl
John William Zimmerman
Sheppard Field
Texas
Albany
Zimmerman
Pvt
Rex S. Zimmerman
New Guinea
Wade Jeffers
Virgil Todd
Nelsonville
Ray Julian
Columbus
Clyde Colburn
W. M. Beckley
Billy
E. D. Zimmerman
Betty
Mary
Milton Staneart
Max
Letta Gibbs
Henry Staneart
Cecil Staneart
Marylyn
Keith Staneart
Connie
Marion Johnson
Leonard Zimmerman
Zimmerman and Sons
John William Zim
Merman
Community Club Calendar Highlights Week Events
The list covers meetings at the Presbyterian Church, Athens Grange Hall, and Sayre Study Club with items on initiation, uniforms, a picnic supper, and speaker topics. May 23 events include the Tuesday Club at Five Oaks hosted by Dean Voigt and Miss Wray with Mrs. Charles G. Matthews speaking on current books, plus Maecenas Literary Club picnic at Mrs. Clarence Laughlin’s home and a West Side PTA potluck with officer installations and America pictures.
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Five Oaks
Dean Voigt
Miss Wray
Charles G. Matthews
Maecenas Literary Club
Clarence Laughlin
Lancaster St
West Side P. T. A
Floyd Wolfe
Mayme Johnson
America
Stewart WSCS Meeting At Colburn Home Highlights
The Stewart WSCS met May 18 at Murl Colburn's home with Verona Parsons assisting. Evelyn Spears led devotions as plans were laid for a Memorial Service on May 28 after Sunday School. A surprise birthday shower honored Muri Colburn. Next gathering at Christine Pryon's home with Bertha Bryon assisting. Eugene Williams, son of R E Williams, leaves for Navy.
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WSCS
Stewart
Murl Colburn
Verona Parsons
Evelyn Spears
Muri Colburn
Christine Pryon
Bertha Bryon
Cooked a Fine Dinner Then Threw It To Dog
A woman describes severe digestive trouble and gas before taking ERB-HELP, a 12 herbs compound. She reports improved appetite, regular bowels, and overall well being after using the product, with claims of rapid life change. Athens Pharmacy advertises the compound and location.
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Athens
Court
St.—Ady
May meeting of Canaanville W S C S at church
The May meeting of the Canaanville W S C S was held at the church on Tuesday evening. 24 members attended and a new member Mrs Martha Koker joined. Roll call used a Bible verse. Devotional and program were led by Mrs Nélise McAfee and Miss Margaret McAfee. June hostesses named Maude Marks Maxim Kempton and Josephine Risch.
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Canaanville W.S.C.S
Rosina Simms
Wanda Rose
Edna Runkle
Martha Koker
Nélise McAfee
Margaret McAfee
Maude Marks
Maxine Kempton
Josephine Risch
Norito Relief for Neuritis Pain Promises Quick Aid
Thousands suffer from neuritis and neuralgic pains find relief with Norito a fast acting formula promising quick easing of muscular aches. The ad guarantees a refund if the first three doses fail to relieve pain and urges readers to visit their druggist today.
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Norit
Norito
Toriro
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Iva Hawk
Mill St
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Fla
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Camp Kearns
Utah
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Albany RD
Betty Saylor
Corporal Zimmerman
Tex
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Smith St
Guy E. Moore
Scotland
Prodden
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Frank Lewis
Lathrop
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USNR
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722Nd
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Kay Sanborn
Case
Athens County Public Assistance Agency
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Sayre Study Club
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NAVY
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Waldo Buck
Betty Swartz
Pratts Fork
Williams
Buck
Sound Investment
Athens Co. Savings and Loan Co
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
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Rk, FE
McCammon
Berry Hotel
Finance Corporation
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
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