Men to Enter Army Service From Athens Area
Twenty seven men from Athens Trimble and Dover Townships will depart Monday December 8 for Fort Hayes Columbus to be outfitted and assigned to camp. Twenty five named include Clyde Addington Sanford Swart Melvin Hooper Joseph Antle George Bescoe Joseph Toth Dara Gyure Walter Orndorf Elmer Bratka Albert Kamento Raymond Gibson Charles Hemsley Earl Mathews Edward Sweeney Charles Sorrell Joseph Vegso Frank Johnson William Cartwright Oliver Riley William Sharp Boris Woolley John Parskievitch Elwood North John Gadnal Edsell Kollister. Two more names to be announced.
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Fort Hayes
Columbus
Clyde Earl Addington
Rimble
CCC
Nevada
Sanford Kendall Swart
Union St
Melvin Coss Hooper
State St
Elmer Max Bratka
Pittsburgh
Albert Kamento
Glouster
Raymond Morris Gibson
Euclid Ave
Athens
Charles Franklin Hemsley
Spring St
Earl Foster Mathews
Richland Ave
Edward Joseph Sweeney
Braun St
Charles Burns Sorrell
Madison St
Joseph Vegso
Frank Johnson
William R. Cartwright
Albany Grange elects officers and schedules meetings
Albany Grange has elected Lee Elliott as master and others for the coming year. The next meeting is Tuesday November 18, with plans to visit Meigs County Grange on the 22nd. Albany Grange hosts Athens County Pomona Grange on Saturday November 15 for an all day session. Carrie Hall Club meets today at Mrs E V Springer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Grange
Lee Elliott
Frank Bobo
Althea Scott
Everett Carbaugh
James Whaley
Ella Miller
Bessie Pugh
Maude Knowlton
Leo Hooper
Mable Carhaugh
Ceres
Mattie Coates
Pomona
Marie Carpenter
Flora
Helena Whaley
Lucile Wingett
Phariie Wingett
Grange
Meigs County Grange
Athens County Pomona Grange
Pomona Grange
Carrie Hall
E. V. Springer
Bradford Miller Pleads Guilty in Unsafe Vehicle Charge
Bradford Miller a 21 year old student pleaded guilty to unsafe operation of a motor vehicle when arraigned before Mayor Cliff Cornell Thursday morning. He was fined five dollars and costs after arrest Wednesday afternoon in College Street by city police. A new Girl Scout troop at the Children's Home Troop 7 held its first regular meeting last night led by Dorathy Varian Edna Easler and Hilda Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Miller
Cliff Cornell
College St
Dorothy Varian
Edna Easler
Hilda Johnson
TE-OL Foot Odor Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts TE-OL Solution for foot odor and athlete’s foot. It claims a 30 cent bottle fights sweat and itching, with a next morning back money refund. Product is sold at Quicks Cut Rate Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O
F.O
Quicks Cut Rate Drug
Adv
Society of Engineers Inspect Salt Works Visit
Members of the Hocking Valley Society of Professional Engineers toured the Pomeroy Salt Works yesterday afternoon. J E D Hardinger devised the visit. a dinner followed at Hotel Martin. John Dowler and George Clark led a business session. The group includes engineers from Athens Perry Hocking Vinton and Meigs Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Salt Works
Hocking
Two on Trial In Beer Fight
Roy Pancake and Raymond Pancake, Doanville cousins, face assault and battery charges in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Roy also accuses on carrying a concealed weapon. The May 17 beer hall affray started the case with disputed who started the clash. Twenty-one of 26 subpoenas appeared, including 16 state witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Raymond Pancake
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Roy Pancake
Doanville
Harry A. Mettler
Jos P. Kelso
Harry Methany
Pancake
Study of Freshmen Study Methods Planned at Illinois
Dr. John R. Gentry of Ohio University and Kennon Mccormick along with Dr. E F A Hansen depart for Illinois to observe the psychometric lab and the university’s freshman study plan. They will bring back methods to apply to Ohio’s program in fall 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gentry
Ohio University
Kennon McCormick
EF. A. Hansen
University College
University of Ilinois
Hansen
D. E. Feder
Robert T. Larsen
Men's Advisory Board To Aid Girl Scouts
A new Men's Advisory Board will assist the Girl Scout Council this year. Four members include three local service club representatives and a lawyer. Ross Wright Kiwanis, James Scrivens Junior Chamber, Charles Harris Rotary, Wayne Gerber adviser. Seven new Girl Scout Council members were welcomed at a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Ross Wright
Kiwanis Club
James Scrivens
Paul Beckley
J. V. Rice
Fred Weber
Clark Dailey
Paul Fontaine
H. S. Davis
L. W. Lange
WCTU Meets for Program Tuesday Night
Nelsonville WCTU met at Mrs Williams home on Poplar Street Tuesday night with Mrs Sam Starkey presiding Mrs Edda Clark of Athens County WCTU led the prayer and reported 156 sick calls 15 bouquets given 340 pages of literature distributed An exchange of gifts for Christmas was announced Mrs Clark spoke on the Columbus state convention noting 35 new members and full union budgets She reported Ohio star flag placement 5000 new members statewide and 700 unions in the state A fund was sent to headquarters for leaflets and books for soldiers in camps Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Marie Ashworth Guests from Athens Union were Mrs Cora Bechtold and Mrs Edda Clark
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Nelsonville
Clark
Nelsonville Union
Union
Marie Ashworth
Cora Bechtold
Edda Clark
Athens Union
Collection of Shells Loaned by Forsyths
An Athens High School display features sea shells loaned by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Forsyth who collected them in Naples Florida. The cases show star fish jingles lace murex and tear drops. Reading material includes Shell Shock by Theodore Pratt and Geddes Handbook on Sea Shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
F. D. Forsyth
Naples
Fla
Theodore Pratt
Saturday Evening Post
Geddes
Forest Fire Fighting Units Form Across Athens District
Thirty enlistees join the effort to replace Camp Nelson CCC disbandment as forest fire suppression relies on local crews. J. R. Seward notes district dispatchers coordinate five man squads under state fire wardens with 80 volunteers already pledged and 40 more sought. Lick Run Hill, Gear Hill, and areas near Nelsonville connect towers by phone and radio for rapid alerts. Fire work shifts to hired local labor as CCC youths depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Nelson
Civilian Conservation Corps
Nelsonville
Athens
J. R. Seward
Forest Ranger
Lick Run Hill
New Straitsville
Gear Hill
Seward
CCC
Ohio seed inspector warns dealers on low value seed
Co. N. McIntyre of the Ohio State Department of Agriculture spoke in Athens Tuesday evening to seed dealers warning of questionable seed value. He noted alfalfa and clover shortages drive foreign imports like Argentina clover, and cited seed with low germination or dead seeds. He urged careful tag and seed checks before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. N. McIntyre
Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Athens
McIntyre
Argentina
Ohio
Boys Suggest That Girls Ease Gossip
A panel at the Girl Reserve meeting at Athens High School discussed ways to curb gossip. Martha Dowler led the discussion with over 100 participants from Senior and other students, including Homer Johnson and Frances Noble, focusing on reducing jealousy and cattiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve
Athens High School
Martha Lu Dowler
Homer Johnson
Dick Mackinnon
Jack Stokes
Howard Bobo
Martha Dowler
Frances Noble
Hattie la Grones
Kathleen Lavelle
Fourth Grade Keeping A Record of Weights
Fourth grade students at University Elementary Training School weigh all fourth to sixth graders monthly. They record each child s weight and compute averages to gain arithmetic practice. The first weighing was Oct 11 and the second on Nov 11 with plans to continue monthly. The physical education director Mr Car House weighs students in lower grades. Heights of all children are recorded biannually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Elementary Training School
Car House
University Elementary School
Royal Arch Masons Will Confer Degrees
Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons will hold a special meeting Friday at 7 30 p m where the Mark Master and Past Master Degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates. Thomas E Gibson, high priest, announced the event. Members and visiting Masons urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Royal Arch Masons
Thomas E. Gibson
Gibson
Skinner Graduates From Army Air Corps Course
Private Armor W. Skinner son of Mr and Mrs Thurman Radcliffe of Athens Route 3 has graduated from the airplane mechanic course at Chanute Field branch of the US Army Air Corps Technical Schools. He enlisted January 21 1941 and is assigned to Luke Field Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armor W. Skinner
Thurman Radcliffe
Athens
Chanute Field
United States Army Air Corps Technical Schools
Skinner
Air Corps
Luke Field
Ariz
Bazaar at St Sylvester Parish in Zaleski Tonight
St Sylvester Parish Zaleski hosts its annual bazaar tonight at Fischer's Hall with supper served at 5 30. Booths feature fancy work candy aprons and more plus evening games and awards. Plains meeting on Friday night Nov 14 at 7 30 announced by Frank Pugh Athens County Defense Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Sylvester Parish
Zaleski
Fischer's
Plains
Food For Defense
Plains School
Frank Pugh
Athens County Defense Board
Injuries Reported After Auto Crash Near Glouster
James W. Monk of Nelsonville admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital after a collision at Glouster suffering a concussion facial bruises and body lacerations. Freddie May Nelsonville Route 3 underwent major emergency operation. Several patients released including Mrs. Edward P. Van Dyke and infant daughter 55 Stewart St and Mrs. Mary Smith The Plains. Desmond Cook and William Kowalski students transferred to university infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Monk
Nelsonville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Glouster
Freddie May
Edward P. van Dyke
Stewart St
Ray Rowan
Athens
Mary Smith
the Plains
Florence Rickey
W. Washington St
Desmond Cook
William Kowalski
University Infirmary
Clinesmith Fined on Liquor Sale Charge
Charles Clinesmith of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquor without a permit. He was fined $100 and costs by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland and 60 days in jail was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clinesmith
Nelsonville
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Nudge Your Lazy Liver Tonight
Ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to relieve constipation and dullness by stimulating liver bile and intestinal action. Claims gentle, thorough bowel movements with prices 15c 30c 60c and availability at all drugstores.
Plan Sewing Clinic At Ford Young Store
A sewing clinic is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Ford Young Electric Appliance Co. White sewing machine dealers. Ann Ensign will preside, offering analysis of sewing problems and guidance on using machine attachments for modern design. Ensign will display dresses, napkins, and table sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford-Young Electry Appliance Co
Ann Ensign
Amazing tonic promises new vitality for rundown readers
An advertisement extols Tonite tonic as a digestive aid and blood builder for those ill or fatigued. It claims to restore stomach digestion, boost red blood cells, and revive energy, color, and resistance, urging daily use and citing widespread user testimonials.
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Trimble
Dover Townships
Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1
Athens City Hall
C. W. Goble
Selective Service
Oliver Albert Riley
William Herbert Sharp
Currier
Boris Stauffer Woolley
N. Congress St
John Henry Parskievitch
Elwood Noah North
Millfield
NYA
John Louis Gadnal
Edsell Franklin Kollister
State Highway Department
Zemo
Sportsmen's
Circle Hill C. H
Children’s
Sport Oxfords
Hill's
Court ST
Society of Engineers
Illinois
WCTU
Forsyths
Futuru
Fide
Bob
Smith Bros
Vicks Vapo
Menner
Parke-Davis
Alka Seltzer
Grove
Phillips
Magnesia
Fon
Storfs
Soc
Choe
Hershey
Williame
Pinkhams
Ben-Gay
U.S.P
Army
Clinesmith
Ford-Young
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
Cline's Pharmacy
SSS
The
Post Office
David Davies
New York
P&g
Frida
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