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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered numbers and terms like grades and prices but no clear event or names. The text lacks coherent context or identifiable persons, organizations, or locations to form a proper summary.
Meigs County lists show 38 to 39 students sent by bus to Marsburg for physical examinations as the first group for military service. Eleven enlistees and transfers from other boards are noted, with many names and routes across Rural Ohio communities recorded for later entry into service.
An old ad proclaims a germicidal solution with penetrating action and 9 percent alcohol. It promises fast germ penetration and quick results, urging purchase at Quicks Adv for immediate use and money back if pleased.
Middleport schools host 1942-43 term wrap up with eighth grade graduation at 2 PM and Class of 1943 commencement at 8 PM in the auditorium. Parents and friends are invited as students from multiple districts receive their report cards and honors.
Pomeroy plans for the annual Poppy Sale to be held Friday and Saturday this week were completed after the Drew Webster Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary met. President Mrs. Dey Hysell urged members to sell twice their quota for increased war work. New members Ira Brandenburg and Mrs Rhoda Hackett were initiated.
The will of Dell Burcham, deceased, a Crown City resident, has been admitted to probate in Gallia County.
Pvt. Robert K. Jay has been honorably discharged and returned home. Milton Houdashelt has arrived safely in Northern Africa. Don Rea, a Navy member, is treated for scarlet fever at Creat Lakes Hospital. Pvt. Dale Kennedy, visiting family on Beech Street, served on a hospital ship aiding evacuation. Pvt. William H. Clatworthy is at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and Cpl. James Clatworthy serves in North Africa.
Mrs. Clifton Stout received word that her nephew Pvt. Luther M. Tate son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tate was killed in action in North Africa on April 28.
Elizabeth Sheets sues Over Sheets for divorce in Common Pleas Court claiming gross neglect of duty. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth Buttricks.
In 1941 there were 26 plywood plants in the United States producing 1.8 billion square feet of plywood.
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