Soldiers of Battery Get Pistol Practice
Battery C of the 134th U S Field Artillery trained at a temporary pistol range near Camp Shelby on November 14. The unit fired 15 and 25 yard drills, received instruction, and prepared for records firing with aims to rank shooters by 60 80 and 85 percent. Several promotions and transfers were noted as the battalion readies an onrout to Mobile Alabama for morale building.
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Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
134Th U. S. Field Artillery
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Loeania — Itt
Sion
Rapia
Dow Grones
Carl Wilson
Walden Kirk
Jack Gorham
Ernest Campbell
Alva Allen
Larrick Elected to Architects Board
Thomas Larrick of Ohio University faculty is elected to the Executive Board of the Architects Society of Ohio. He returned from Columbus where he attended Society meetings and a Columbus Chapter AI A meeting. Ohio University students James Cramer William Eddy Richard Matheny Hjalmar Olson Richard Lawrence and William J. Davis Jr accompanied him on the trip.
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Richard Matheny
Hjalmar Olson
Richard Lawrence
William J. Davis, Jr
Athens
Architects’ Society of Ohio
Three county residents chosen as first selectives to enter Army
Walter Zukoskie Steve Vamos and Richard Orr of Glouster and Jacksonville were certified as Athens County Draft Board No 1s first selectives for immediate Army service. They will depart Nov 25 for Fort Hayes Columbus for a one year induction after passing out of 14 volunteers.
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Jacksonville
Glouster
Athens County
Zukoskie
Steve Vamos
Richard L. Orr
T. H. Morgan
Athens
Dorothy Parmiter
Fort Hayes
Thanksgiving Feasts Too for Athens Institutions
Thanksgiving events will fill Athens area institutions and homes with festive meals on Thursday. Athens State Hospital serves 1,806 patients a noon roast pork dinner with sides and a film show, Sheltering Arms Hospital plans turkey trays for normal eaters, and the County Infirmary, Children’s Home, and City Jail list turkey or pork dinners with pies and desserts for residents.
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America
Athens
Athens State
Hos
Pital
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Children’s Home
Athens State Hospital
C. H. Creed
Charles Breinig
Athens County
Glenn Scott
Athens County Infirmary
Bert) Daugherty
Harry Dalton
Athens City
World Wide Axis Alliance Expands Across Europe
Rome reports Italians say Hungary joined the three power Axis, signaling a broader pro axis bloc including Germany Italy and Japan. Observers see Hungary as aligning European partners with axis war plans and postwar aims against the Anglo American powers.
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Rome
Hungary
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Europe
Community Chest asks questions and gives answers
Campaign chairman H W Roach lists common inquiries about the Chest in Athens. Agencies include Red Cross Girl Scouts Boy Scouts YWCA and Salvation Army. Un designated gifts first dollar goes to Red Cross with rest allotted by need. Solicitors are volunteers with one paid worker. Contributors may designate agencies on pledge cards.
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Community Chest
Ohio University
Athens State Hospital
H. W. Roach
Red Cross
Child Health and Protection Committee
Hospitalization Fund
Boy Scouts
Girls Scouts
Salvation Army
The
A Welfare Association
F. M. McKay
E. F. Sells
Elsie Druggan
F. D. Forsyth
Foster B. Cornwell
E. Paul Cotton
E. A. Hansen
Thor Olson
Harper C. Pendry
Association
Community Welfare Association
Navy Announces Minors May Enlist At 17
The Navy Department released news via W. H. Byers in Athens noting youths aged 17 to 18 may enlist to serve until age 21, while those 18 to under 31 may enlist for six years. Enlistment can occur the day after acceptance with proper birth date proof.
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Navy Department
W. H. Byers
Navy
Athens
Mr. Byers
Civil Service Examinations Announced with Deadlines
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for positions including Assistant fingerprint classifier at 1620 dollars yearly in the Bureau of Navigation Navy Department with a December 5 closing date, and Physicist varying senior levels with a December 12 deadline. Applications and forms from J L C Kelley secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Post Office Athens.
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The
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
J. L. C. Kelley
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Athens
Hunter Fined $25 in Deanville Hunting Case
Donald Tignor of Deanville was arrested by Game Protector B. F. Swartz and brought before Mayor W. D. Hines in Chauncey. He pled guilty to hunting without a license and was fined $25 and costs.
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Donald Tignor
Deanville
B. F. Swartz
W. D. Hines
Chauncey
Mine Machinery Defect Alleged in McKinley Suit
P H and P B McKinley sue Nelsonville Electric and Manufacturing Co in Franklin County Common Pleas Court claiming defective mining equipment bought May 2 1939 and seeking 3200 damages plus a restraining order against Sheriff Charles Bayless to prevent levying on the involved machinery. They say the gear wheel spokes broke the hoist rope spliced and controller fingers burned causing mine idleness and reduce value from 4700 to 1500.
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Common Pleas
P. H. McKinley
P. B. McKinley
Nelsonville Electric and Manufacturing Co
Charles Bayless
Bayless
Jacksonville
McKinleys
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Sheriff Bayless
Entries Made For Cases In County Court
Dispositions in Athens County Common Pleas Court over recent days show Bertha Howard vs L L Pickering estate a plaintiff win for 640 plus interest at 6 percent from June 15 1939 and costs. Other actions include Albert McLain vs Lloyd Patton a $135 award with 6 percent interest from Aug 19 and costs. Several out of court settlements and default findings are listed.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Bertha Howard
L. L. Pickering
Bertha Barker
Albert McLain
Lloyd Patton
George Bateman
Nelsonville
Alva T. Adams
Florence Full
Clem Miller
Bateman
State of Ohio
Thomas J. Herbert
Freda Hellyer
S W. Gadbury
Carl W. Partlow
A. J. Wright
The
Wright Painting and Decorating Co
E. J. Rosser
Henry Lancaster
Mae Cotton
Hub
Bank of Athens, National Banking Association
Mae E. Martin
Thests
Jessie Owen
Don Linscott
Mrs Beckley Injured in Lancaster Car Crash
Mrs. John L. Beckley of 20 Elmwood Place was taken to Municipal Hospital in Lancaster after a car accident near the city. She suffered fractured ribs and shock but was not in serious condition. She rode with Everett Beckley of McArthur driving. others in the party included John Beckley and Miss Jane Beckley en route to Le Roy for Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. McVay.
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John L. Beckley
Elmwood Place
Municipal Hospital
Lancaster
Home-Coming Planned At Garden Methodist
Postponed by recent snows, the Garden Methodist Church announces a home-coming on December 1 starting at 9 30 a m. Sunday School will be led by Mrs Joe Howard, then Earl Cowen will direct the program. Lunch plans include a plastic dinner in the church at noon. The public is welcome and guests are asked to bring their own table service.
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Garden Methodist Church
Joe Howard
Earl Cowen
Norma Auer Wins Divorce From Mischa Auer in Los Angeles
Norma Auer secured a divorce from film comedian Mischa Auer in Los Angeles along with $1000 a month in alimony and child support. The judgment settles the end of their marriage and provides ongoing support.
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Los Angeles
Norma Auer
Mischa Auer
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Sgt
K. McKinstry
E. E. Carmichael
William Green
Kenneth Smith
Melvin Green
Clarence McKinstry
Clyde McEllfresh
Richard Corwin
Corwin
Gulfport
Carmichael
Green
Kirk
Elsworth Gault
Ivan Maples
John L's
Hiermer McAfee
Perry Downey
David White
Joe Quest
Mobile
Ala
Columbus
Parmiter
Isaly’s
Ae Isaly
ISALY
Isaly’s Fresh
U. S
Britain
Ywca. Q
Build
Hunter
Mrs. Beckley
Garden Methodist
Athens, Ohio
Colgate's
Colgate
Mercury
Fred R. Beasley
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