Athens youths listed for potential military service draft
Seventeen boys from Athens County area registered with Local Selective Service Board 3 under the National Draft Act during September. Names include Jack Leroy Duffy Leslie Dewler Elsworth McKnight Teddy Yeater Harold Durward Douglas Daryl Wesley Watkins Donald Wayne Lawson Walter Crane Emory Foster Coe Junior Stimpson Woollett Paul Allen Midkiff Robert Lee VanBibber Wilbur Parmiter John Carol Lash Harley Joe Hubble George Milton Arnold Bob Eugene Hutchins and others, with addresses in Nelsonville Athens Frost Guysville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Selective Service Board No. 2
Jack Leroy Duffy
Bear Myers
Athens Rt
Daryl Wesley Watkins
Myers St
Donald Wayne Lawson
Guysville
Walter Everett Crane
Walnut St
Nelsonvae
Emory Foster Coe
Athens
Junior Stimpson Woollett
Paul Allen Midkiff
Nelsonvile
Robert Lee VanBibber
Mill St
Wilbur Hugh Parmiter
John Carol Lash
Oak St
Harley Joe Hubble
W. Franklin St
George Milton Arnold
John St
Bob Eugene Hutchins
Chestnut St
Eagles Initiate Class of 40 at Athens District Meet
A class of 40 candidates was initiated by Athens Aerie No. 529 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at a district meeting in Athens Sunday. More than 200 Eagles from the area witnessed the initiatory work exemplified by Nelsonville and Romeroy officers. Speakers included State President W. B Hyer District Director Green Byron Wolfe and R. C. Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Athens
Ohio
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
W. B Hyer
Green
Byron Wolfe
R. C. Shirley
Athens Masonic Club Plans Fall Meeting Tonight
The officers announce the first Fall meeting of the Athens Masonic Club will be in the club rooms at the Masonic Building tonight at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Masonic Club
Masonic Buiding
Athens Council Considers Ten Year Electric Contract Proposal
Athens City Council heard Fred M. McKay of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric propose a 10 year rate contract to lower domestic rates while commercial rates stay the same. The plan sets new domestic rates starting at 20 kWh for $1, then 4.5c, 3.5c, and 2c for higher blocks, with an average bill around $3.30 vs $3.80 now, plus a $1 minimum. Council deferred action. Also residents on Smith Street sought parking changes and the solicitor was asked to draft legislation banning west side parking between Washington and Byard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred M. McKay
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Electric
McKay
Electric Company
Goldie Moore
Smith St
Foster B. Cornwell
Washington S. and
Byard St
Six Fined in Mayor's Court
Six men were fined in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court after arraignments on Sunday and Monday. Orville Bean of near Guysville paid 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery filed by his wife Ida Bean. he was arrested at home Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce. William Buck, 55, of 260 Currie Street Athens, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars and costs for the Sept. 30 incident. Paul Gilkey, 13, Hooper Street, and George Cheadle, 19, Albany Route 2, were charged with fighting, both pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars and costs each. Richard Foreman, 68, Pratts Fork, and Delmer Cubbison, Frost Route, pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 5 dollars and costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Woodworth
Orville Bean
Guysville
Ida Bean
Frank Joyce
William Buck
Currier St
Athens
Paul Gilkey
Hooper Sr
George Cheadle
Albany R. D
Richard Foreman
Pratts Fork
Delmer Cubbison
Frost
R. D
Pvt Willis R Hull Wounded in France headline style
Mr and Mrs Frank Hall of Athens Route Four received a telegram this morning reporting their son Pvt Willis R Hull slightly wounded in action on Sept 13 in France. Hull has been overseas over two and a half years, with 18 months in Iceland before transfers to England and North Ireland. He previously worked for Arthur Bayles, a contractor in Athens, before moving to Detroit to work prior to enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
Athens
Pvt
Willis R. Hull
France
Hull
Iceland
England
Ireland
Arthur Bayles
Detroit
Harold Wise Named President of Kiwanis Club
Harold Wise an instructor in the physical welfare department at Ohio University and assistant basketball and baseball coach, was chosen president of the Kiwanis club for the coming year at the Monday election at Hotel Berry. C B Nye was elected vice president and Fred Sands treasurer. Board members include George Banks Ray Bobo Norman Dean Carl Frey Dewey Goddard J B Grogan and George Smith. Hayden McCaskill Peters Shoe Co representative spoke on Shoes Through the Ages. J Hi Kennedy of Athens Truck Implement Co joined as a new member. Out of town guests included M B Haney of Logan and Raymond Atkins Prescott Ariz club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wise
Department of Physical Welfare
Ohio University
Kiwanis Club
Berry
C. B. Nye
Fred Sands
George Banks
Ray Bobo
Norman Dean
Carl Frey
Dewey Goddard
J. B. Grogan
George Smith
Hayden McCaskill
Peters Shoe Co
J. Hi Kennedy
Athens Truck & Implement Co
M. ‘B. Haney
Logan
Raymond Atkins
Prescott
Ariz
Eight Classes Organized at Ohio University Evening Courses
Prof J Floyd Dixon announces eight university evening classes to run weekly through the semester at Ohio University. New students may enroll at the next session. Courses include administration philosophy library progressive education shorthand typing accounting and English across multiple halls and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Dixon
Ohio University
Wilson Hall
da. F. Dixon
Ellis Hall
F. L. Shoemaker
Www
A. Yauch
J.yauch
Hills Hall
Ewing Hall
Lila Miller
Ruby Hardenburg
Fred Picard
Paul Kendall
Two Motorists Arrested by State Patrol
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the arrest and firing of two motorists. Watt R. Glancy, 40, of Athens, was arrested Sept. 27 on NY 5 50 west of Athens for crossing a yellow center line and, after pleading guilty, fined 10 dollars and costs. Louis R. Seymour, 28, of Byer, was arrested on State Route 75 north of Hamden for driving without a tail light. he pleaded guilty and was fined 35 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Watt R. Glancy
High St
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Louis R. Seymour
Byer
Hamden
C. W. Barnhill
Harnden
Two Russian Courses Offered at Ohio U
Ohio University offers two new courses this semester in response to interest in European history and Russian language study. David Irwin Hecht, to begin duties as history instructor on Oct 6, will lead classes in History of Russia and Elementary Russian. Hecht is a Brooklyn College and Harvard graduate and expects a PhD next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
W. 8. Gamertsfelder
David Irwin Hecht
Russia
Hecht
Brooklyn College
Harvard University
AAF Soldiers in Italy and Europe Earn Citations and Training
15th AAF Corporal Theodore R. Scott arrives in Italy to join a Liberator squadron after training as gunner and assistant engineer. Sgt. George A. Smith of Gloucester cited for Combat Infantryman Badge on Fifth Army front. Private Lyman W. Stanley from Albany praised for high maintenance output at a large English air depot. Eldon Cecil Jewell from Carpenter completes basic training in the Medical Division at Camp Starkeley and enters Cadre School. Phc. C. H. Jones of New Plymouth earns the Combat Infantry Badge for exemplary action in the South Pacific. Private First Class Jones served months in the combat area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Aaf
Italy
Theodore R. Scott
Bertha Scott
Stewart
Scott
Europe
Pomeroy High School
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Armed Forces
Keesler Field
Miss
Laredo Army Air Field
Texas
George A. Smith
Glouster
85Th
Custer
Healy
Lyman W. Stanley
Essie Stanley
Albany
England
Stanley
Scipio High School
Pyt
Eldon Cecil Jewell
Earl Jewell
Carpenter
Camp Starkeley
Tex
Jewell
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Canton
Betty “Black, Wood
Harrisonville
Phc
C. H. Jones
New Plymouth
Jones
South Pacific
Officers Installed by Athens County Democrat Women Club
Athens County Democrat Women's Club held a potluck at Mrs. Cokonougher’s home on Mulberry Street. Seventy five members and several candidate guests from Coolville and nearby villages attended. Officers installed include President Mrs. Cokonougher and Treasurer Mrs. Huggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Democrat Women’s Club
Harry Cokenougher
E. Mulberry St
Coolville
Nelgonville
Buchtel
Gleuster
Trimble
Chauncey
Cannonville
Koons
Bill
Eleanor Six Weds Clarence Fuller Jr in Newark Ohio
Eleanor Six of Stewart marries Clarence Fuller Jr EM3 U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fuller Guysville in Newark Ohio Tuesday evening. Rev Charles E Turley presides. Bride wears a sold wool two piece suit with white gardenia corsage. best man Rev William D Mercer. matron of honor Mrs Kate Duffy. other relatives attend. Mrs Fuller connected with Ohio Fuel Gas in Athens. Fuller formerly an interior decorator and Ohio University student. He has two gold stars from major battles. bride to resume duties after his 15 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Six
C. Fuller, Jr
Eleanor
Stewart
Clarence Fuller Jr
U. S. Navy
Clarence Fuller
Guysvile
Newark
Ohio
Charles E. Turley
Miss Six
Pearl
William D. Mercer
Kate Duffy
Tar Landis
Betty Mercer
Pallas Club Meets At Mrs Matthews Home
Pallas Club gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs Charles G Matthews home with 20 members and one guest Mrs H F Kellogg. Mrs W F Copeland chaired the business meeting. The literary program featured Mrs 4 C Anderson reviewing the autobiography All My Born Days by John G Gade about his World War I naval intelligence experiences in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
Charles G. Matthews
H. F. Kellogg
W. F. Copeland
4. C. Anderson
John G. Gade
Europe
Council To Meet At Faculty Club
The Athens County Council for Education will hold its first meeting at the Womens Faculty clay house on Wednesday evening October 4 at 7 15. Miss Ellen Shannon will speak and all members friends and those interested in child education are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Council For Education
Womens Faculty Clay House
Ellen Shannon
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
Faculty Women’s Club
Willing Workers Celebrate Anniversaries at Gould Home
Mrs. Leta Gould hosted the Willing Workers on September 28 to jointly honor the wedding anniversaries of Mrs. Gould and her mother Mrs. Ray Marquis. Centerpiece roses from Cpl. Paul Gould in Burma framed a social hour led by Mrs. Lena Starlin. Mrs. Marquis won the contest, and Mrs. Virgene Wood took best reading. Attendees included Mrs. Carrie Bell and Mrs. Ray Marquis. Next meeting set for December at Mrs. Vinnie VanDyke’s home in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Gould
Carrie Bell
Athens
Rayj Marauis
Det. Ji
Vinnie VanDyke
Clarks Chapel WSCS Holds Meeting at Mrs Hedges Home
The Slarks Chapel WSCS met at Mrs Letts Hedges home with Mrs Helen Walls presiding and Miss Mary Hedges leading devotions. Mrs Nellie Phillips reviewed We Who Are Americans. Esther Goldsjberry won the sales stamp contest and a rummage sale was planned for October 28 1944. Guests included Karen Sue Walls Ronnie Walls Mrs Rose Carpenter Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slarks Chapel
WSCS
Letts Hedges
Meetig
Helen Walls
Mary Hedges
Nellie Phillips
Esther Golds Jberry
City Hall
Karen Sue
Ronnie Walls
Rose Carpenter
Columbus
Ohio
Nose patching guidance for kids’ clothing care
Before children wear out elbows of sweaters and knees of pants, reinforce nose weak spots with patches to extend fabric life and reduce wear.
Calendar of Club Events at Athens Shrine No 6
Athens Shrine No 6 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Io0F Hall. Officers will rehearse and finalize plans for the event, with members urged to attend as the calendar of club activities is updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley Study Circle
P. S. Wamsley
van Vorhes
Oril Carpenter
Nannie
West Side School Adds a Community Library
A new library station opens in the West Side School Children's Room under Miss Caron Crawford. Books come from the West Side School Athens County Library and Ohio University Library. By last Thursday morning 50 children had checked out books to read at home. a library period will occur every two weeks with Miss Crawford in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side School
Dinner for Russell Gabriel and bride celebrated by Athens friends
Russell C. Gabriel and his wife, formerly Violet Evans, were entertained at dinner in Athens Route Two with Mr and Mrs Ray Rorick and others. Russell recently married after a 22 month overseas service and will return to Rhode Island in October. The bride is the Evans granddaughter of Pearl and Evans of Athens. Guests included Boyd Potter family, William Cline, Harold Locke, and Virginia Neal. The item also notes a Guysville wedding announcement for Meta Mae Siuscher and Donald Wayne Law on September 30 1944 with a shower planned October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fields
Ventura
Calif
Athens
Elmer. Fields
Hartford
W. Va
Fields
St Louis
California
Russell
Russell C. Gabriel
Gabriel
Violet Evans
Ray Rorick
Rhode Island
Pearl Evans
Boyd Potter
Martha Sue
William
William Cline
the Plains
Harold Locke
Virginia Neal
Columbus
Rorick
Caniel Siuscher
Guysville
Meta Mae
Donald Wayne Lawson
Duke Lawson
Gareden
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Council
Nelsonville Board District
St. Joseph
Cerne
Prescription
Eandard
Tor
Rexall
Rexall Pharmacise
Moore
Kerr Hardware Co
New Kiwanis Club
Ohio U
Paul Ayers
Ord
Cpl
Jack Howington
Fint
Mich
Mart Seipel
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lydia
Pinkham
Pickham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clarks Chapel
Thomas Roaser
Washington St
Cen
Fred Avenue
Hasentent
Angle B
Cajbeen
Evelyn Martin
Henry Martin
Leo van Nest
Denver van Nest
Gallipolis
van Nest
Camp Campbell
Mirenay
West Side
Enorom
Robert. C. Randolph
Clarksburg
Randolph
Polly Cloud
Beta Theta Pi
Randolphs
Tom Biddle
Amesville
Alexander
Woman's Association
The
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Marie Dorsey
George Evans
Washington
Margaret Donaldson
A. E. Donaldson
Donna McCutcheon
New York
Howard McCutcheon
Miss McCutcheon
Pharis ‘Lire and Rubber Company
Menar
Amelia
M. D. Mughes
Strathmore Blvd
R. A. Foster
Ton “A
America
Marine, Army and Navy Women’s Club
Dorothy Atkins
Episcopal Church
Eleanor Gifford
Marshfield
W.c.ta
Christian Church
Lydia Lash Evans Lydia Lash Evans
BR. Vance
Morris Ave
F. C. Schilling
Soviet Union
Dove
Ealehum
At-Mo-Co Corporation
Cingimnaty
Ai Dove
Cungerbrad
Hive
Tom
Harry
the City Loan and Guaranty Company
Fred Sanders
Court St
Eee Gaa Are
Smart
Stuart’s
Taylor
South Court Street
Fisu
Logans
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