Two Athens County Soldiers Listed Among European Casualties
Names of two Athens County men appear on Western European front casualty lists. Technician Fifth Grade Chester L. Lee, age 20, is reported missing in action since November 8 in France after enlisting February 8, 1942. Pvt. Carl Phillips, 27, slightly wounded in action in Germany November 9, is the husband of Bernarda Phillips and father of two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thester Lee
Carl Phillips
Athens
Hubert Lee
Athens B.C
War Department
Chester L. Lee
France
Lee
Charles
Frank
Bill
Kier
Martha
Mechanicsburg
Army
Athens State Hospital
Camp McClellan
Ala
Greenville
Phillips
Bernarda Phillips
Germany
U.S. First Army
Aachen
Gary
Barbara Jo
Frank L. Phillips
Clarks ‘Chapel
Fannin
Texas
Land
Europe
England
Belgium
Hens County
OUR MEN IN SERVICE GIFT DRIVE FOR WOUNDED MEN DESCRIBED
A wartime feature details U S air forces in England and Europe, names many servicemen from Chauncey and nearby towns, notes promotions and hospitalizations, and urges local donations of gifts for sick and wounded veterans with a December 1 deadline. The piece highlights officers and crews from the Eighth Air Force, Army Air Forces and Air Service Command stations, plus appeals for nonperishable gifts and delivery to Ohio headquarters for shipment to veterans hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. J. Allstock
Ohio
Fletcher Hospital
Chile
U. S. Marine Hospital
Ity
Dayton
Brecksville
Chillicothe
Funeral Services Held For Johnson Infant
Funeral services were held today at 2 p m at Jager Funeral Home for Carol Sue Johnson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlan Johnson. The child died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Wednesday noon. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery. Three men from the area left induction at Camp Atterbury Ind for basic infantry training at Camp Robins and Camp Wolters Texas. Pvt Bill F Dowler husband of Mrs Juanita Dowler of Vinton and Pvt Marvin W Thomas son of Mrs Grace M Thomas were among those transferred. Pvt Milton A Krapp, son of Mrs Virginia C Krapp of Athens, was noted as arriving in Athens from Norfolk. Funeral and military notices list surviving grandparents and other family.
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Camp Atterbury
Ind
Carol Sue Johnson
Bill F. Dowler
Harlan John
Juanita E. Dowler
Vinton
Marvin W. Thomas
Grace M. Thomas
Cheshire
Camp Rob
Anderts
Calif
Milton A
Wilbur Linscott
Athens
Krapp
Norfolk
Jager Funeral Home
A. ¥. Wilcox
West Union Street
Church Services in Athens Area First Methodist
Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Harold Kellogs sermon "Giving God Chance at Our Human Network" Wesley Foundation meets Westminster Fellowship at 6 pm Senior High Youth Fellowship 7 pm Upper Room Hour Wednesday 7 30 sermon series "Christ and Our Human Nature" Wesley Foundation Bible school 9 15 morning worship 10 15 Rev Joe B Maffett returning from Huntington W Va sermon "How To Stay Young" choir led by Mrs C E Helt organist Mrs William Ruston Christian Endeavor 6 30 University group 6 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Sunday Church
Harold F. Kellogs
Wesley Foundation
Westminster Fellowship
Christ
Bible School
Joe B. Maffett
Huntington
W. Va
C. E. Helt
William Ruston
Christian Endeavor
Pam
University Group
Subaay Schoor
Evan
Jack Donavan
Frankfort
Ind
Thevar
Donavan
Peoples
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Young Nelsonville
Wesleyan
Ruth Taylor
Pleasanton
Methodist
Jerseyville
Earl Owan
Christian
Alexander Presbyterian Bible School
L. Stans
Ohio University
MT. Zion
Religious Revivals and Sunday Services Across Glouster Area
A reader list details revival and worship schedules across multiple churches in Glouster and surrounding towns. It notes evangelistic services, Sunday schools, guest preachers from Frankfort Indiana, choir appearances, and midweek prayers, with topics like The Crusade for Christ and The Good Saint. The entry includes denominations from Wesleyan Methodist to Baptist and Presbyterian, plus a plan for a V Day sermon.
District Yo ng Teachers Fall Meeting at Stewart
Fifteen vocational agriculture teachers and supervisors gathered at Stewart for the Annual Fall Conference. Present were Dale Scott and others from multiple towns with F J Ruble and D C Meinturf serving as coordinators. Soil and Water Conservation topped the agenda, plus adult education and plans for short courses with specialists. A chicken dinner followed, hosted by Bernice Russell and four senior girls. Principal Mrs Lawherty Cook welcomed the group and invited future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Dale Scott
New Marshfield
Charles Shaver
Albany
Clyde Stout
Colville
Tuppers Plains
N. Jones
Chester
Tom Porter
Rutland
Harrisonville
E. N. Musgrave
Cheshire
Joe Clark
Gallipolis
Tom Bell
Bidwell
J. N. Campbell
Proctorville
HL. Lely
Rio Grande
James Dougan
McArthur
H. D. Saxton
Logan
Howard Nolan
Racine
Fred Kennard
Stockport
Pennsville
F. J. Ruble
Columbus
D. C
Bernice Rusell
Local 1208 to Meet at Millfield Union HQ
Local No. 1208 will hold a meeting at union headquarters in Millfield on Sunday at 1 PM. President Herman Theisen Jr announced the gathering for important business. Lester Boho serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Millfield
Herman ‘Theisen, Jr
Lester Boho
Colds Rage Across Wide Area Today
An unclear note describes widespread cold symptoms affecting families. It mentions a product claim about high quality sepia and relief of pain, with disjointed phrases and nonsensical marketing language. The source text is fragmented and lacks verifiable details.
Athens Country Club Holds Annual Membership Meeting
The Athens Country Club held its annual meeting Wednesday evening led by club president B. T. Grover. A. E. Whaley and H. G. Householder were elected three year directors, D. H. Sams reported a membership of 126, prizes awarded to Norman Dean, Grover, George Merchant and Fred McKay, and a New Year’s Eve dance was announced for later details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
B. T. Grover
A. E. Whaley
H. G. Householder
D. H. Sams
Norman Dean
B.T. Grover
George Merchant
Fred McKay
Plains Youth Receives Navy Discharge
Jase Miller son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Miller has been honorably discharged from the U S Navy. He was confined two months at Portsmouth Virginia Naval Hospital and attended radio school in Bedford Springs Pennsylvania before transfer to Bradford Norfolk. His wife Luella Wright Miller resides with her parents Frank and Mrs Wright of The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase
Pearl Miller
the Plains
U. S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Miller
Sampson
Bedford Springs
Bradford
Norfolk
Luella Wright Miller
Frank Wright
German Commander on Southern Front Ousted
Unconfirmed reports from the German frontier say Field Marshal Johannes Blaskowitz, commander of the 19th Army on the southern end of the western front, has been withdrawn from command. London reports suggest he would not be replaced as his forces face heavy hits from American Seventh and Third Armies and the French First Army from Metz to the Swiss frontier. Columbus crash kills two in collision with a truck. Truman D Freeman 38 and Frances 33 die. Chillicothe death notes 95 year old Ragchel Jane Heskett, daughter of a War of 1812 veteran. An elephant harnessed can drag a four tons over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Johannes Blaskowitz
Western Front
Blaskowitz
U.S
Metz
Columbus
Truman D. Freeman
Frances
Chillicothe
Rag
Chel
Jane Heskett
Royal Arch Masons To Confer Degree At Albany Grange
Albany Grange No. 1611 hosts Royal Arch Masons to confer a degree this Saturday afternoon at the Grange Hall. A Thanksgiving program by lecturer Mrs. Winifred Hooper and a white elephant gift exchange for all members are planned. A memorial service for Theodore Ted Scott will be held Sunday November 26 at 2 p.m. at Stewarts Methodist Church New Haven HO. Evening service at 7 50 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Methodist Church
Albany Grang
Ibany Grange
Grange Hall
Winifred Hooper
Theodore Ted Scott
Stewart Methodist Church
New Haven
Christian Science Sunday Services and Evening Message
Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by morning service at 10 45 with the lesson subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced and the golden text from Ecclesiastes 5 7 Wednesday evening service at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Preacher Max Good to Visit South Canaan Church
Preacher Max Good founder and director at Lout's Harbor and WHKC Columbus will lead meetings at South Canaan Baptist Church this Sunday morning and afternoon with his staff. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. morning service at 10:90 and afternoon service at 2. Ladies will serve coffee and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Goodlax Good
Lout's Harbor
WHKC
Columbus
South Canaan
Albany's Cherokee White Feather to Lead Church Services
Cherokee White Feather, a noted American Indian and descendant of Sitting Bull, will perform in full regalia at Albany Baptist Church. He leads the Young People meeting at 6:30 p m and evangelistic services at 7:30 p m on Sunday, with Sunday School at 9:30 a m and midweek prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Church OF the Nazarene
Rive West
J H. Goff
Cher White Feather
Sitting Bull
Spear
Albany Baptist Church
Service Canteen Women’s Clubs Set Weekly Meeting Schedule
The Servicemen's Canteen operated by Marine Army Navy Women's Clubs will meet Friday and Saturday. Committee chairs include Mrs Garvin and Mrs Sands with several others listed. A Past Noble Grands Club meeting is postponed due to sickness and rescheduled for Monday at 7 30 at the home of Mrs L E Carpenter 73 E State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine, Army, Navy
Garvin
Paul Sands
Donald, Bennet
Kenneth Reefer
Norman Fingh
Robert Weston
Repert Center
Fredric Web
Jorge Brophy
Herbert Ites
Noble Grands Club
L. E. Carpenter
E. State St
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McH
Dove Brand Molasses
AIR Service Command
Reas
Jepot
Carl A. Spaatz
Virgil Preston
U. S
American Legion
Will Charles Cable
Chauncey-Dover High School
W. B. Cable
Scott Field
Jens
Clinois
Eddie Canat
Yuma Field
Arizona
Broadth
Feetn
Atte
Sunday Express
America
Howard Young
Old Fox
U. S. Navy
Young
George Young
Charles Tipple
Tacksonville
Alfred
Edward
Ned
C. Merrick
Trimble
RAF
Tipple
Nis
Rome
Ciampino
Nettuno
Italy
Eighth Air Force
Francis J. Abdella
Sereant
George ¥. Jumper
385Th
Sgt
Abdella
Samuel Johnson, Jr
Douglas
Raymond-Richardson Aviation Co
Johnson
Greenwood Army Air Field
Greenwood
Miss
Ying
Robert L. Darst
David E. Darst
Ruswell St
Middleport
Hus
Harris E. Rogner
Masury
Darst
Wille Nl" A
Middleport High School
Sergeant Durst
New York Central Railroad
Army ‘Air Forces
Kenneth Joe Stalder
Mila Stalder
Chauncey
Cpl
Stalder
Tnt
Helper
Trojan Powder Co
Sandusky
Johnson Infant
Athens Area
Clarw’s Chapel Methodist Sunday
Richland Methodist Sunday School
Union Methodist Sunday School
Hartford Methodist
Amesville
Chrisunday
Chesterhill
Ison
Metho
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Glouster
Earl C. Cooper
Lisk
Carpenter Howe. Co
Yo-ng
Court ST
Plains
Navy
Berry Hotel
Bidg
Royal Arch Masons
Dist
Hartford Baptist
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court Su
Big Bamby
Rauch's Bakery
Ena
Sunnyfield Flour
White House
Sunnyfield
Florida
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington,St
City Hall
Paramount
Cross Bros
Musterele
Seiel
Lass
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