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Ohio U Professor Speaks at Athens Memorial Day Rites
Ohio University associate professor Dr Sexson E Humphreys delivered the memorial day sermon in West Union Cemetery. He urged unity and loyalty to God and country and referenced avoiding a third world war and peaceful progress symbolized by isotopes of Pike County. The ceremony featured local Legion officials, clergy, Gold Star Mothers, and a parade with university ROTC, Saber Air Command, scouts, and National Guard units.
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Sexson E. Humphreys
Ohio University
West Union Cemetery
Dr. Humphreys
County
Ohio
Italian Department of the American Legion
Humphreys
Anzio
Italy
American Legion Overseas Graves Decoration Trust Fund
Homer T. Baird
Naval Reserve
Royal McBee
William Patala
St. Paul’s
West Union Street
American Legion
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