300 Will Visit Athens for First District Elks Meet
Members of 14 Elks Lodges in South Central Ohio District with 300 attendees and spouses travel to Athens for a district meeting. A noon registration and 2 PM business session precede a dinner and show at the Athens Country Club. Executives include W. B. Allstock of Portsmouth and Roy Shirley of Athens.
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Athens
Elks Lodges
Elks
Ohio
Sundy
Athens Lodge
Athens Country Club
Country Club
W. B. Allstock
Portsmouth
Isairman
Roy Shirley
Hollowing
Jumbus
Newark
Lancaster
Logan
Nelsonville
New Lexington
Gallipolis
Ironton
Gireseville
Chillicothe
Jackson
Qetmen
Raymond E. Hillyer dies in France from wounds
Pvt Raymond E Hillyer son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer of Athens Route 3 died July 22 in France from wounds received in action The War Department informed the family He had been overseas only one month before his death He was employed in Athens before entering service He leaves his parents three sisters and two brothers.
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Raymond Hillyer
Robert Hillyer
Athens
War Department
Pvt
Raymond E. Hilyer
France
F.C. Tribe
Central Ave
Pfe
Paul E. Tribe
South Carolina
England
Pfe. Tribe
Rachel Tribe
Central We
Athens officer awarded DFC and promoted to major
Captain sonnm Jones of 44 Elmwood Place Athens Ohio has received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial combat. He was promoted to major and led his squadron on a bomb run over Vienna where he knocked out an engine.
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A9th Raf
Iialy
Sonnm. Jones
Roger J. Jones
Elmwood Place
Athens
Vienna
Jones
Ohio University
Italy
Auto Wrecked Ends His Life With Revolver
A man named Lee Roy Chaney, 4, of Prost reportedly shot himself with a 32 caliber revolver in his kitchen after a car crash on a highway embankment near home. Sheriff Bateman said the suicide occurred about 6:25 Sunday morning as his wife and two sons were present. the family planned funeral services for Tuesday.
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Lee Roy Chaney
Prost
George Bateman
Chaney
Athens
Richard
Blanche
Ronald
Joseph
Alaska
Paul Hudwell
Ronald Hudnell
Charles Chaney
Orpha Hudnell
Burlingham
Dorothy Hoyle Named Junior Red Cross Chairman in Athens County
Dorothy Hoyle is appointed volunteer chairman of the Athens County Junior Red Cross program, replacing Margaret Duncan. A committee will work with Hoyle as student councils are organized in county schools to create salvage and production projects for forces and Army hospitals, with faculty advisers in each school. History notes ancient Egypts pyramids required many slaves.
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Blaine Goldsberry
Athens County
Red Cross
Dorothy Hoyle
Athens
Egypt
Delver Bolin Dies After West Monroe Accident
Delver Bolin age 48 of Megs County died from injuries after an accident Friday in West Monroe. He lived in the community until 15 years ago, moved to West Monroe, and married Bertha Stout at Carpenter. He leaves his wife and three children Frances Vanell Delver Jr Betty Jo, his mother and father Mr and Mrs Charles Bolin of Albany, a brother Eldon Bolin of Albany, and three sisters Florence McVay Bessie Lash and Evelyn Beckley. Funeral services will be held at Temple Thursday afternoon, with burial there. Friends may call at the Dowler and Pere Juson Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon until time of service.
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Ciyaemevay
Dalver Bolin
Pluries
West Monroe
Tray ‘Cal
Dowler
Pere Juson
Ruth Metcalf 91 Dies at Home of Daughter in New London
Ruth Metcalf aged 91 widow of Fletcher Metcalf died at her daughter Lydia McDaniel s home in New London early Sunday. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM in Downington Meigs County, burial in Wells Cemetery. Born near Downington she moved with her husband to Athens in 1914, longtime resident at 74 N Congress St. She belonged to the First Methodist Church. Preceded in death by two sons Fletcher Clark and William Edwin. Survived by two daughters Lute Zimmerman Centerbury and Lydia McDaniels New London, one son Clyde Metcalf Athens, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
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Ruth Metcalf
Ruth S. Metcalf
Fletcher Metcalf
Lydia McDaniel
New London
Downington
Meigs County
Wells Cemetery
Metcalf
Athens
N. Congress St
First Methodist Church
Fletcher Clark
William Edwin
Lute Zimmerman
Centerbury
Lydia McDaniels
Clyde Metcalf
CAPC News: Temperature Drops to 20 in Athens
The record notes yesterday's high in Athens at 49 degrees and a low of 29. Shortly before noon today the temperature rose to 4? The fragment indicates a sharp change but the final value is incomplete.
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Athens
Della Williams Dies At Hollister Sunday
Della Williams, widow of Samuel Williams who died in 1938, passed away Sunday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Hollister. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Hollister Church with interment in Map. Survived by six sons Hoyt Glouster Dallas Harland Andrew and Earnest, and three daughters Lena Slater Golden Showborn and Nancy Yocum, plus a sister and two brothers.
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Andrew Williams
Hollister
Yelock
Map
Trimble
Lena Slater
Golden Showborn
Nancy Yocum
Alice Kelley
John West
Toledo
Franke West
Nelsonville
Rat and Mouse Control Demonstrations in Athens County
Demonstrations on rat and mouse control will be held Thursday November 16 in Athens County. Mr Hamlett of the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service will lead sessions at multiple locations including orchards near Coolville Albany and Guysville, Wayne Feed Store Albany, and Athens Ice and Storage Co Athens with times from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Athens County
Hamlet
Federal Fish Ad Wildlife Service
Or Ville
Three Drivers Arrested By Highway Patrolmen
Laver arrest over the weekend includes Leonidas R Barr 64 of Reedsville Route 1 fined 5 dollars and costs for permitting an unlicensed minor to drive. Joseph E Sinnott 25 of Union Furnace arrested for unsafe operation and to appear before Mayor W D A Weltner. Howard E Bobo 5 of Athens Route 3 fined 10 dollars for unsafe operation. Charles Millican 36 of Athens Route 3 pleaded guilty to assault and battery and fined 15 dollars. Arlo Chesser 62 of McArthur Route 2 pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined 5 dollars and costs by Mayor Woodworth.
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Charles Millican
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Vinton
Arlo Chesser
McArthur
Woodworth
Girl Scout Leaders and Council Members Meet
About 30 women gathered Thursday evening at the Athens Junior High School basement headquarters for a Girl Scout Leaders and Council meeting. Square dances, games, and songs filled the program with Polly Johnson, secretary of the Girl Scout Council, in charge, followed by a social hour organized by Mrs. J. R. Vance and Mrs. John F. Newcomb. guests included Opal Dinsmore and Kennard, both New Marshfield scout leaders.
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Girl Scout Leader Council
Girl Scout
Athens
Polly Johnson
Girl Scout Council
J. R. Vance
John F. Newcomb
Opal Dinsmore
Kennard
New Marshfield
Three Cars Damaged in Jacksonville Collision
Pettit aged 25 of 43 Republic Ave Jacksonville and Lawrence Cominsky aged 42 Jacksonville collided on Route 12 at midnight Saturday as Pettit tried to pass Cominsky while he turned left. Pettit swerved into a parked car owned by Jess W Jackson, suffering a slight head injury. All three cars were damaged.
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Ary Anven Oy
Republic Ave
Gio ‘Tr
Lawrence Cominsky
Jacksonville
Pettit
Cominsky
Jess W. Jackson
Amesville Carnival Set for Wednesday Night Festivities
The Ames-Ber club sponsors a carnival night on November 15 featuring games fortune telling a jamboree an opera film and the crowning of the carnival king and queen attendees can enjoy a school building night event with various activities and pageantry.
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Amesville
Ames-Ber
Books for Children Overseas Aid Displays Across Nations
National Book Week activities spotlight war affected children through shared reading. Ohio University Library librarian Miss Carolyn Crawford notes groups sending books to orient children toward normal life, with exchanges between Books Across the Sea and exhibits at Columbia University and in Athens. Girl Scouts decorate the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric window with international book themes and dolls loaned by local girls.
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Carolyn Crawford
Ohio University Library
United Chinese Relief
Women's National Committee For Detated
Europe
Office of War Information
Society of Friends
American Library Association
National Council of American-Soviet Friendship
Soviet Union
Russia
London
England
Columbia University
New York City
Athens
Chilren
University Library
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Electric Company
Barbara Whittington
Connie[Koehler
Barbara Chesser
Peggy Copeland
Maxine Moore
Nina White
Jean Vance
Betty Wagner
Connie Koehler
Barbara Williams
Business Women Plan Dinner for Club Meeting
Business and Professional Women’s Club met Thursday with an executive dinner at 5 30 pm before the regular meeting. Committee members Irma Jag ers Florence Kimes Jo Garvin and Theresa Heiser assisted. At the business session $10 was subscribed to the National War Fund and $28 was collected for Red Cross kit bags. A dinner at Hotel Ber is planned for Sunday Nov 19 honoring Mrs Marie Schaffter vice president of the national association.
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Professional Women's Club
Irma Jagers
Florence ‘Kimes
Jo" Garvin
Theresa’ Heiser
Psiness
Era
National War Fund
Red Cross
Hotel Ber
Marie Schaffter
National Association
Thanksgiving service to be held at high school auditorium
Community Service and the Bible School superintendents sponsor a Thanksgiving service in the Athens high school auditorium on Wednesday, November 22 at 7 30 p m The Rev Harold Kellogg pastor of First Methodist Church will be the speaker Senior high school will provide special music and congregational hymn singing WSCS of Richland Ave Church hosts a rummage sale on Thursday Nov 16 at City Hall Donations of clothing may be left at the Church Wednesday afternoon or at a store or Mrs J R Baker's home before Wednesday noon The Maecenas Literary Club meets at Mrs C E Dupler's home Tuesday Nov 14 at 2 p m for a Thanksgiving party Hostesses are Mrs Frank Dean Mrs John McElroy and Mrs J R Harvey A son of Athens route Four left Thursday for Miami Beach Fla after spending weeks at home with his parents following his discharge from Fletcher General Hospital Camarillo
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Athens
Sevcin
Sion
Bible School Superin
Iendents
Harold Kellogg
First Methodist Church
WSCS
Richland Ave
J. R. Baker
Sabcenas Literary
Maecenas Literary Club
C. E. Dupler
Frank Dean
John McElroynd
J. R. Harvey
Mimi Beach
Fin
Fletcher General Hospital
Camoridae
UCD Club Holds 38th Anniversary Luncheon at Cottage Tea House
The UCD Club met Thursday at Cottage Tea House to celebrate its 38th year with a one o clock luncheon. Mrs N S Welk presided. officers elected for the year include Mrs Ed Cole as president and Mrs C C Mantz as vice president. A Christmas party and gift exchange were planned for the next meeting at Mrs C O Mantz home, 216 W Washington St, on Thursday Dec 14. In other news Mr J E Bowles, Athens Re Five i In White Cross Hospital plumbus, underwent an operation to remove a cataract from his eye Saturday morning. He is Columbus by daughter Mr Irvin, with cousins Mr and Mrs Allen Fetherolf and family.
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U.cd
Thurson
Cottage Tea House
N. S. Welk
Ed Cole
C. C. Mantz
J. E. Bowles
Athens
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Irvin
Club Calendar Highlights Monday Activities in Athens
Athens chapter 175 CES meets 7 30 p m in Masonic Temple with new officers elected and prep for initiation at 7 p m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Marine Army Navy Wives Club potluck at 6 30 p m at 110 N Conress St. Sans Souci skates 7 10 p m at Rollercade with high school champs guest. Eagles Ladies Aux initiations 8 p m in Eagles Hall. Women's Council Group Five meets 7 30 p m at 68 Columbia Ave for victory shower donations. Ohio University Theater presents Arsenic and Old Lace at 8 90 p m in Ewing Auditorium.
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Athens
CES
Masonic Temple
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Marine Army Navy Wives Club
Richard Banks
N. Conress St
Sans Souci Sorority
Athenis
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Women's Council
First Christian Chuck
Joe B. Maffett
Columbia Ave
Cleveland Christian Home
Ohio University Theater
Ewing Auditorium
31 Club Meeting At Martin Home
The November meeting of the 31 club was held Thursday evening at the home of president Mrs. Lester Martin 30 Spring Street. A financial report was given by treasurer Mrs. R A Morris and plans were made for the annual Christmas event. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harold McGrath and Mrs. Fred VanMeter. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A new member, Mrs. Mary Igaret Williams, was present at the meeting.
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Martin
Lester Martin
Spring St
R.A. Morris
Harold McGrath
Fred VanMeter
Mary Igaret Williams
Amere Club Meets at Hebbardsville Home
The Amere Club met at Mrs. R I Miller’s country home near Hebbardsville on Thursday afternoon for sewing by the open fireplace. The group donated $2 to the National War Fund and took Red Cross kits home to complete. Refreshments were served to members and guests Mrs Albert Johnson Mrs W Kelley Mrs James B Carroll and Mrs J Laughren of Cleveland. The next meeting will be Thursday Nov 30 at the Cottage Tea House with Mrs Watt Grover as hostess.
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Amere Club
R. L. Miller
R. I. Miller
Hebbardsville
National War Fund
Red Cross
Albert Johnson
W. Kelley
James B. Carroll
J. Laughren
Cleveland
Cottage Tea House
Watt Grover
Children Symphony Concert in Memorial Auditorium
Cincinnati Symphony conducts a children's concert Tuesday November 14 at 2 15 p m in Memorial Auditorium Eugene Goossen leading program includes Schubert Rosamunde Beethoven Fifth Saint Saëns Omphale Grainger Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty Tchaikovsky and Chabrier Triumphal March Adults pay admission Children from district schools will attend
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Symphony
Cincinnati Symphony
Eugene Goossen
Memorial Auditorium
Schubert
Beethoven
Omphale
Saint-Stene
Molly One Shore of Grainger
Tchaikowsky
Chabrier
Women's Council Hears Mrs Luchs At First Christian Church
The Women's Council of the First Christian Church met Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs R D Graham presiding. A Christian Family Night potluck and entertainment were announced for December 8. Miss Tea Allison led devotions on We Grow Spiritually. Mrs Bertine Herron sang Beside Still Waters. Guest speaker Mrs Fred Lachs spoke on the postwar world. The meeting closed with benediction.
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Women's Council
Luchs
First
Christian Church
R. D. Graham
Téa Allison
Bertine Herron
Still Waters
Fred Lachs
Riley Gaskill to Wed Parma Girl
A brief notice states Riley Gaskill will wed a Parma girl in a ceremony expected to draw family and friends from the Barture Young Senger community. The couple reportedly plan futures linked to Sage College and Ohio University in a signal of regional ties.
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Riley Gaskill
Parma
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