Armistice Day Services Held At Ohio University Campus
Roger Connor of The McBee Co. spoke at the Athens Armistice Day rites on the Ohio University campus urging remembrance of the 130000 Americans who died in France and the 240000 wounded. The event, led by the K T Crossen Post American Legion, included a wreath laying and rifle salute by Pershing Rifles.
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Roger Connor
The
McBee Co
Ohio University
France
America
Mr. Connor
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
James P. Cumley
Pershing Rifles
University Rotc
Legionnaire
John W. Dowler
Donald Blank
Pershing
K. T. Crossen Post
Rome High School
Stewart
AHS Observes Armistice Day at Athens Senior High
Athens Senior High School held an Armistice Day assembly at 11 this morning featuring the group singing America, readings by Henry Miller and Bill White, vocal ensemble performances, Ruth Ann Grover solo, and address by Edward S. Dowell on The Present Crisis. The program closed with The Star Spangled Banner, pledge, and Taps by Dick Paynter.
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Athens
America
Henry Miller
Bill White
Ruth Ann Grover
Edward S. Dowell
Dick Paynter
Olson In Charge Of Athens Flying Field Appointment
Hjalmar Olson, Athens pilot and son of Prof. and Mrs. Thor Olson, is named manager of all flying at Athens Airport. He completed CP T courses and instructor training with Athens Airways and Ohio University. Six five volunteers and cadets voice pride in training as Red Cross roll call proceeds.
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Hjalmar Olson
Athens
Olson
Thor Olson
Athens Airways
Ohio University
William Mansfield
Robert Paul White
James Pfahler
Ross Menuer
Columbus
R. C. Hutton
CP. T
Athens Field
Mansfield
Tommy Winfield
Mansfield Field
Winfield
C. H
Red
Waco
O.U
C.P.T
Schild
Monroeville
Red Cross Roll Call Opens as Athens County Seeks Funds
A $50 check from Attorney W. E. Peters announced by Mr. Connor marks the first gift toward Athens County Red Cross goals. The campaign aims to raise $6,000 with a nationwide roll call running Nov 11 to Nov 30. Mrs. Dwight Rutherford and Mrs. Emma Battin co chair city house to house drives as Ellen Biddle outlines needs and volunteer roles. Zemo advertised as a healing liquid concludes the notices.
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Red Cross
Roll Call
Hotel Berry
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Athens County
Red Cross Chapter
Roger Connor
Congress
War Department
W. E. Peters
Connor
Athens
Mr. Connor
Frank W. Phillips
Community Chest
Dwight Rutherford
Emma Battin
Ellen Biddle
The
Ward
Mrs Stout Dies After Long Illness In Columbus
Mrs. E. A. Stout dies in Columbus after a long illness. Former Meigs County resident, she lived in Columbus for years. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Orange Church in Meigs County.
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Athens
E. A. Stout
Columbus
Recounts Sought For Bern Township Votes in Athens County
Two recount requests filed with election board clerk R J Isselstein concern Bern Township ballots from last Tuesday's vote. Doris Bradbury seeks a recount of both precincts on the five wet and dry questions. Albert Ogg requests a recount where ballots were disputed and not counted. Recounts set for Friday at 1 p.m.
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Athens County
R. J. Isselstein
Election Board
Bern Township
Doris Bradbury
Pendry Speaks At Armistice Day Assembly
Armistice Day observed at Athens Junior High School with a nine forty a m assembly led by Wallace LaBaw. Harper Pendry superintendent spoke on A New Meaning of Armistice Day. Program included America sung by the audience, piano accompaniment by Kate Seaman, and acts by Bill Beckley and Mary Hughes. Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout James Haning. The closing banner sing led by Deanue McPherson.
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Athens
Wallace LaBaw
Harper C. Pendry
Athens City
America
Deanue McPherson
Kate Seaman
Bill Beckley
Sparks
Couperin
Mary Hughes
James Haning
ROTC Fall Drill and Review at Ohio University
Herman C. James president of Ohio University and Miss Eleanor Schulz honorary colonel will head the ROTC Fall Drill and Review at 4 30 p m Thursday on the parade grounds behind the stadium. The 615 cadets will take part marking the end of the outdoor drill period. The event is open to the public and practice for the review will be held Wednesday afternoon.
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Herman C. James
Ohio University
Eleanor Schulz
Postponed Halloween Parade Draws Athens Crowd
Children in Athens enjoyed a delayed Halloween parade sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Lindley Hall hosted the gathering before a procession to the high school stadium where Ice cream and candy were shared and a six man football game followed, Mechanicsburg defeating Athens Junior High 14 to 6.
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Athens
Kiwanis Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lindley Hall
Court St
Athens Junior High
Mechanicsburg
Farewell Party Planned for William Allen Jr
Athens Post Office groups hosted a farewell party in the carriers swing room for William Allen Jr ahead of his upcoming military service. Louis Hammerle praised his scholastic and athletic record, predicting he will honor his school and hometown as a soldier. Francis Lavelle presented a fitted toilet case.
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Athens Post Office
William Allen, Jr
Allen
Louis Hammerle
Athens High School
Francis Lavelle
Howard Goodwin
John Kern
Athens Junior High Honor Roll for Six Weeks
Sixty-two students at Athens Junior High School earn scholastic honor roll status for the first six weeks, with grades averaging B or better. Seventh grade honorees include Barbara Algeo and Laura Jean Anderson among others. eighth grade honorees list Mary Blaker and Dick Clippinger. ninth grade honorees include Joan Algeo and Marguerite Bartlett.
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Athens Junior High School
Barbara Algeo
Laura Jean Anderson
Danny Arnold
Henry Brown
Donna Jean Buck
Dick Coury
Tom Dowler
David Evans
Don Ferguson
Hubert Wrahanlé Ee Otee
Sallie Hawkins
Dee Henry
Janet Ingerham
Pat Kessing
Dorothy Lasher
Donald Lawson
Kathleen McAfee
Paricia Pestil
Robert Pierre
Phillip Ross
Mary Ann Sarver
Julian Snyder
Betty Jean Thomas
Janice Wiggin
Martha Jo Wise
Joan Algeo
Glennis Barringer
Marguerite Bartlett
Don Bingman
Joehn Caskey
Cleora Coppers
Ursula Green
Wallace LaBaw
Nancy Leeka
Marjorie Smith
Ohio University YWCA Observes National Week of Prayer
The Ohio University YWCA joins national observances with three brief services from 9 30 to 9 50 p m. Monday night Deans Irma E Voigt led the session at her Park Place home. Tonight Dr Edith Wray leads at Boyd Hall. Thursday Mrs Sara L Jones leads at Lindley Hall.
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Ohio University Ywca
YWCA
This University Ywca
Irma E. Voigt
Park Place
Dean Voigt
Edith Wray
Boyd Hall
Sara L. Jones
Lindley Hall
Will Trace Calls on False Alarms of Fire
Athens Fire Department officials announced that future calls will require name and address from callers and calls may be traced if statements are questioned after a false alarm yesterday. Firemen responded to Elliott Street but found no fire or evidence of a blaze.
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Athens Fire Department
Charles Dalton
Elliott
Mrs. Winters Dies at Home in Georgetown
Mrs. Philip Winters also known as Goldie Wickerham died at her Georgetown home. A former Ohio University student and Seaman schoolteacher, she leaves sisters Mrs. Clarence Washburn and Mrs. Homer Brown, a brother Mr. Russell Wickerham, and a son Gene in California awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Philip Winters
Goldie Wickerham
Georgetown
Teamwork boosts freight car效率 for defense shipments
The speaker recalls a coach’s line on teamwork and credits Central shippers for speeding defense logistics. By coordinating loading and planning, a shipper reduced car usage from ten to five per day, freeing 21 707 additional freight cars in one month for vital materials, prompting thanks from the transportation chief.
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Central
America
Stir Up Your Lazy Liver Bile
Advertisement promotes Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets to stimulate liver bile and intestinal action for gentle bowel movements. Claims relieve constipation, headaches, and mental dullness. Priced 15¢ and 30¢.
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Emery Ersek
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Western, Remington, Winchester Ammunition
Kerr CO
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Albert Ogg
Fred Lewis
Pendry
Bill Allen
Athens Commandery No. 15
Knights Templar
Harry J. Campbell
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R. J. Studer
O. G. Houck
Pete's Cave
Corner State & Court Sta
Cline's Collegians
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Cussins & Fearn Co
N. Court St
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