Names of 154 Athens workers announced in Sixth War Loan drive
Fred Sanders and Don Barstow announced the 154 workers in Athens participating in the Sixth War Loan campaign. The city quota is 308966 dollars with progress reported as good. The list covers Independent, Teachers, Ohio University, Business and Professional Women, Woolworths, Kiwanis, Rotary teams, and WSCS church members with various co chairs and subgroups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred Sanders
Don Barstow
Sanders
Legion Auxiliary
M.A.N. Club
Sergeant Sickels Missing Again in Mediterranean Action
Master Sergeant Jack Sickels age 22 of New Marshfield is reported missing in action in the Mediterranean Theater since November 16. This is the fourth time in four months that he has been listed missing, after bailed out from a Liberator in Romania on July 28 and later rejoining his unit in Italy. Sickels is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sickels and a Waterloo High School graduate formerly with Sunday Creek Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sickels
Wilma Sickels
New Marshfield
War Department
Sickels
Ploesti
Romania
Italy
Sergeant Sickels
C. J. Sickels
Waterloo High School
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Carbondale
Willis R. Hull
Frank L. Hull
Hooper St
Iceland
Hull
Billings General Hospital
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Your Help Wanted in Christmas Seal Sale
Christmas Seals of the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association mailed to reach Athens County donors by National Tuberculosis and Health Day on November 2. Officers report strong past support and again urge each recipient to return payment to treasurer Lawrence Worstell promptly. Herman Humphrey presides, with vice president and executive secretary Mrs. Eldon Dailey, recording secretary Miss Bertha Bridgeman, and treasurer Lawrence Worstell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Athens County
National
Lawrence Worstell
Herman Humphrey
Association
Eldon Dailey
Bertha Bridgeman
Air Service Command aids Western Europe air cover
Pvt George Mullen of Coolville Ohio works with thousands of supply troops in the Air Service Command to deliver aircraft parts to the frontline air cover for advancing forces in Western Europe. Pfc Homer Mansfield returns to Chatham Field Georgia after a 21 day furlough with parents in Guysville Ohio. Sgt Carl E Johnson 23 of Athens Ohio earns an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement on Europe combat missions as a B 17 waist gunner with the 351st Bombardment Group. Cpl Carl W Huston of New Straitsville Ohio serves in Eighth Air Force Service Command Sub Depot England repairing battle damaged bombers. His brothers Harry and Robert Huston are in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Service Command
England
George Mullen
Coolville
Europe
Addie Mullen
Coalville
Army
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Homer Mansfield
Quartermaster Corps
Chatham Field
C. O. Mansfield
Guysville
Mansfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Rome High School
Carl E. Johnson
Oden C. Johnson
North May Ave
Athens
Johnson
351St
Cpl
Carl W. Huston
Florence Huston
New Straitsville
Ohio
Eighth Air Force Service Command
Eighth Air Force
Corporal Harry Huston
Robert Huston
South Pacific
Athens Youth Is Wounded In Italy
Pfc. Charles White, 20, son of Frank K. White of 15 Mill St., wounded in action in Italy on November 10. He has served 19 months overseas, including North Africa, and was inducted February 1948. He trained at Ft. McLellan and attended New Marshfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Frank K. White
Mill St
Italy
White
North Africa
Ft. McLellan
Ala
New Marshfield High School
Ohio Bobcats Coach Discusses Basketball Trends
W J Trautwein of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Rotary lunch, reviewing changes aimed at spectator appeal and equipment standardization. He noted six balls and five bankboard styles in use after five years, and outlined scheduling tactics from easy early games to tougher late opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Trautwein
Ohio University
Athens Rotary Club
Hotel Berry
Trautwein
Ohio
Bobcats
Lockbourne Air Base
Bowling Green
Tennessee
Kentucky
Charles Young Dies In Holzer Hospital
Charles O. Young, 75, of near New Marshfield died Monday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after weeks of illness. He was a farmer and oil operator. Survived by wife, daughter Wilda in Michigan, brother H. O. Young, and sister Letha Stewart who preceded him. Funeral at New Marshfield Christian Church Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Miles E. Hoon. Burial in Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call after seven this evening at the Young home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Charles O. Young
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Mr. Young
Wilda
Michigan
H. O. Young
Letha Stewart
Christian Church
Miles E. Hoon
Marshfield
Young
Glouster CSO Plans Wednesday Morning Meeting
Glouster CSO members are asked to report at the Legion Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday to prepare Christmas boxes for service members in the States. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
CSO
Legion Hall
Playshop To Present Program Wednesday At Ohio University
Ohio University Playshop presents its second season program Wednesday November 29 at 8 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium. The bill features two one act plays Sham by Frank G Tompkins and Holding a Husband by Arthur Hopkins with music interlude. Soprano Patricia Denton will perform Summertime from Porgy and Bess and Mountain with Karol Kreuger at piano. Marjorie McConville offers a pianologue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Playshop
Ewing Auditorium
Frank G. Tompkins
Arthur Hopkins
Music Department
Patricia Denton
Porgy and Bess
George Gershwin
Rasbach
Karol Kreuger
Marjorie McConville
Delta Kappa Gamma Plans Formal Dinner
The Alpha Lambda Chapter will hold a formal dinner at Ohio University Students' Grill on Wednesday night November 29 at 6 30. Miss Grace Morley will speak at a program in the Faculty Women's Club after the dinner. Harold T Konkler 37 of 3% W Washington St Athens was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding on Route 33 south of Nelsonville by Mayor Franz Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Lambda Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Ohio University Students’ Grill
Grace Morley
Nelsonville
Harold T. Konkler
Washington St
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Lifer Escapes London Prison Farm
Edgar J. Burton, 35, a life prisoner for murder from Scioto County, escaped Sunday from the Lebanon honor camp at the London Prison Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edgar J. Burton
Scioto County
Lebanon
Prayer Band to Meet at Laurer Home
The Graham Chapel Prayer Band will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laurer on Thursday evening November 30. Mrs. Freda Hawk will be leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Henry Laurer
Freda Hawk
Temperature records in Ath ens high of 55
The Ath ens weather observer Mrs C N France reported yesterday’s high reached 55 and the low 35. By late morning the temperature had climbed to 45.
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Athens
C. N. France
Society Notes on Potluck and Visits Around Town
The Marine Army and Navy Women’s Club held a potluck at Mrs. Ray Barnhart’s home. Eighteen members attended and committees were named for the Servicemen’s Canteen and War Bend Booth. The next meeting will be a Christmas party on Dec 15 at the Business and Professional Women’s Club rooms in the Cline Building. Dr H T Houf returned from Philadelphia with family, after visiting their son Captain Emerson Houf and newborn Tommy. Mr John Rood, guest artist at the University of Minnesota, was in town over Thanksgiving. Willis R Hull returns to duty after two weeks visit. Mrs Hull accompanies him to Boston. Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs J E Williams of Columbus. various relatives visited over the weekend. Central PTA set to meet at Athens High School Little Theater. Dr H T Phillips to speak. Plains Garden Club to meet at Mrs A E Daugherty’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine, Army, Navy Women's Club
Ray Barnhart
East Mulberry Street
War Bend Booth
Business and
Professional Women’s Club
Cline Building
H. T. Houf
Philadelphia
Central Pta
Little
Athens High School
H. T. Phillips
Fashion in fur wraps enhance winter coats with luxe pelts
The high luxury tax on furs pushes designers to reuse remaining pelts. Platinum fox heads and black quills frame a Rita Hayworth inspired turban and scarf set for her Tonight and Every Night role. Creative reuse turns worn jackets into elegant fur ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Hayworth
Rummage Sale Planned at City Hall Friday
Circle Two of Central Avenue Methodist Church announces a rummage sale at City Hall on Friday December 1. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.
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Central Avenue
Odd Fellows Dinner and Show at LO. O. F. Hall
The Odd Fellows and Encampment and Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 invite members to a dinner on Thursday at 6 30 p m November 30 in the LO O F Hall. Each member may bring a guest. A dance and floor show follow the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Encampment
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553
LO. O.F
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Kennedy
Gerald M. Kyle
Wilson Smith
Clarence Heft
John Dowler
Helen Hull
E. Ruston
Don Clippenger
P. B. Burns
Helen Hamilton
R. F. Beckett
P. F. Good
Alice Hively
G. Houck
Elsie Druggan
Carl Ferguson
Pearl Buck
C. A. Parker
Frank Ayers
John DeMolet
Paul Allmark
Margaret Fitter
E. J. Horn
Curtis Watson
Russ Slaughter
Ernest Keplar
Dave Hughes
H. M. Woods
John Deem
George Clark
Kathryn DeVol
Catherine Ashworth
Floyd Wolfe
Howard Fisher
Margaret Hughes
Margaret Thompson
James Patrick William Mickle
Marian Beckler
Jerry Sisler
George Banks
Agnes Padden
Harper C. Pendry
Oliver Wood
Carl Roberts
D. Samford
Wamsley
Anne Pickering
E. G. Cliffton
Louisa Steele
Irene Hand
Pauline Humphrey
Robert Essex
E. Gilmore
Mary Connett
Georgia Allen
William Bryant
Mayme Johnson
Robert Emmett Jerome Fenske
Anne Keating
Dora Moore
Mildred Chatter
June Southworth
Camilla Manson
Elizabeth Simkins
Carolyn Crawford
Catherine Nelson
Eleanor Minister
Dorothy Stump Garnet
Virginia Larimer
Ethel Beekman
Geraldine Hope
Ann Mumma
Cora Evans
Lois Fri
Lucille Duffee
Freda Smith
Helen Dinsmoor Myrta Ashworth
Mabelle Darst Rowena Sprout
Woolworth
Ralph Miller
T. H. Metters
Carl Bowman
Glen Hanes
James van Nostrand
May
Raymond Lee
Irvin Quick
Joe Klingenberg
Ott Wagner
Fred Williams
Ross Wright
Glen Foster Carl Tom Carl Frey
J. B. Grogan
James Cumley
Wm. A. Mechem
George Smith
Clarence Held
Ralph Straw Dewey Goddard
Joe Trepp
Byron Wolfe
Harold Wise
Rotary Club
A. ©. Gubitz
Oscar Fulton
WSCS
Richland Ave
American Institute of Launder
Ania
Logans
Dr. C. R. Hoskins
Don Peden Wm, J. Trautwein
Nichols
H. C. Bobo
R. W. Finsterwald
Harry Beckley
Prank Baker
Fred McKay
E. C. Seigfred
PF. W. Phillips
George Starcher
F. B. Dilley
Charles Young
Glouster Cso
Playshop
Lifer
Barnhart
John Rood
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minn
Montrose C. Brown
U. S. Coast Guard
Boston
Mass
Walter
Brown
Jane Goodfellow
J. E. Williams
Columbus
George A. Coe
N. College St
Mary and
Anna Williams
S. College St
W. Leo Williams
Jerseyville
Frank Hull
Ray Martin
Will Martin
Dayton
John Hull
Detroit
Mich
Wayne Matson
Gary
Wade Wolfe
Robert
Beulah Hull
Pfe
Ing
Anderson Burton
Route Four
Oo Plains Garden Club
The
Plains Garden Club
A. E. Daugherty
Lydia E. Pinkham
Reeve
Pinkham
Comrouns
Democratic Women's Club
American Legion
Child Conservation League
Thomas E. Gibson
May Ave
West Side P.T.A
Central Ave
Athena Delphian
H. A. McCaskill
N. May Ave
Presbyterian Church
William Fleck
University Terrace
Alexander Group
Women's Association of the
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Jessie Coe
ODD Fellows
Rebekahs
the City
S. Court St
DOVE
New Orleans
Al.mo.co Corp
Cincinnati
Orio
Peut
Sohio
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