Seventeen Athens County teens register for selective service
Seventeen boys from Athens County area registered for possible military service under the National Draft Act this September. Names include Jack Leroy Duffy, Leslie Junior Dewler, Elsworth McKnight, Teddy Yeater, Harold Durward Douglas, Daryl Wesley Watkins, Donald Wayne Lawson, Walter Everett Crane, Emory Foster Coe, Junior Stimpson Woollett, Paul Allen Midkiff, Robert Lee VanBibber, Wilbur Hugh Farmiter, John Carol Lash, Harley Joe Hubble, George Milton Arnold, Bob Eugene Hutchins and others from Nelsonville, Athens, Guysville, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
Selective Service Board No. 2
Jack Leroy Duffy
Bear
John Carol Lash
Oak St
Harley Joe Hubble
W. Franklin St
George Milton ‘Arnold
John St
Bob Eugene Hutchins
Chestnut St
Athens Council urged to approve 10 year electric rate contract
Fred M. McKay of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric asks Athens City Council to adopt a new 10-year rate plan for domestic consumers with lower charges, while commercial rates stay unchanged. The proposal outlines a minimum $1 charge and tiered rates starting at $1 for 20 kWh, then 4.5 cents, 3.5 cents, and 2 cents for higher usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred M. McKay
Columbus & Southern Qohie Electric Co
McKay
Electric Company
Eagles initiate class of 40 at Athens district meeting
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 Ohio attended the ceremony, with officers from Nelsonville and Pomeroy exemplifying the initiatory work. Speakers included State Press Officer W. B. Hyer District Director Green, Byron Wolfe and RB Shirley. Mr. McKay cited average monthly electric bills and proposed reductions in domestic rate. Council deferred action on the rate change and considered parking restrictions on Smith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Athens
Ohio
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Dent W. B. Hyer
Athens Consum- Green
Byron Wolfe
RB. Cers
Shirley
McKay
Goldie Moore
Smith St
Foster B. Cornwell
Washington S
Byard St
Athens Masonic Club Calls First Fall Meeting Tonight
The officers announce the first Fall meeting of the Athens Masonic Club will be held in the club rooms at the Masonic Building tonight at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Masonic Cub
Masonic Building
Six Fined in Mayor's Court
Six men were fined in Mayor Franz Woodworth's court on arraignment Sunday and Monday. Orville Bean of near Guysville paid $10 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. arrested at home Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Frank Joyce. William Buck, 55, of 260 Currier St Athens, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated on Sept 30 and was fined $100 and costs. Paul Gilkey, 18, Hooper St, and George Cheadle, 19, Al pany R. D. 2, fought and pleaded guilty, each fined $10 and costs. Richard Foreman, 68, Pratts Fork, and Delmer Cubbison, Frost R. D., pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $5 and costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Woodworth
Orville Bean
Guysville
Ida Bean
Frank Joyce
William Buck
Currier St
Athens
Paul Gilkey
Hooper St
George Cheadle
Alpany R. D
Richard Foreman
Pratts Fork
Delmer Cubbison
Frost
R. D
Pvt Willis Hull Wounded in France
Mir and Mrs Frank Hull of Athens Route Four received word their son Pvt Willis R Hull was slightly wounded in action on Sept 13 in France. He has been overseas 2 1 2 years, was in Iceland 18 months, then England and North Ireland before service. He worked for Arthur Boyles contractor in Athens and later went to Detroit to work before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Frank Hull
Athens
Pvt
Willis R. Hull
France
Hull
Iceland
England
Ireland
Arthur Boyles
Detroit
Paul Ayers
Logan
Cpl
Jack Howington
Flint
Mich
Harold Wise Elected Kiwanis Club President for year
Harold Wise, an instructor in physical welfare at Ohio University and assistant coach, was chosen Kiwanis president for the coming year at the Monday officer election held at Hotel Berry. C. B. Nye named vice president and Fred Sands treasurer. Board members include George Banks, Ray Bobo, Norman Dean, Carl Frey, Dewey Goddard, I. B. Grogan, George Smith. Hayden McCaskill of Peters Shoe Co. spoke on Shoes Through the Ages. New member J Ili Kennedy of Athens Truck & Implement Co. welcomed. out of town guests included M. Haney of Logan and Raymond Atkins of Prescott, Ariz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wise
Department of Physical Welfare
Iohio University
Kiwanis Club
Berry
C. B. Nye
Fred Sands
George Banks
Ray Bobo
Norman Dean
Carl Frey
Dewey Goddard
I. B. Grogan
George Smith
Hayden McCaskill
Peters Shoe Co
Eight Evening Classes Organized at Ohio University
Prof J Floyd Dixon announces eight weekly evening classes on campus. New students can enroll at the next session by registering then. Classes include school administration, philosophy of education, library work, progressive education, shorthand, typing, accounting and English across Wilson Ellis and Ewing Halls with instructors from Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Dixon
Ohio University
Llasses
Wilson Hall
J. ¥. Dixon
Philosophy of Education
Ellis Hall
F. L. Shoemaker
L. A. Yauch
Yauch
Ewing Hall
Lila Miller
Ruby Hardenbure
Fred Picard
Paul Kendall
Two Motorists Are Arrested by Patrol
The State Highway Patrol announced the arrest and firing of two motorists. Watt R. Glancy of Athens was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to crossing a yellow center line on U S 50 west of Athens. Louis R. Seymour of Byer pleaded guilty to driving without a tail light on State Route 75 north of Hamden and was fined five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Watt R. Glancy
High St
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Louis R. Seymour
Byer
Hamien
C. W. Barnhill
Hamden
Two Russian Courses Offered at Ohio U
Ohio University offers two new courses this semester to meet interest in European history and Russian language study. History instructor David Irwin Hecht, soon to assume duties on Oct 6, will lead classes in the 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. S. Gamertsfelder
David Irwin Hecht
Russia
Hecht
Brooklyn College
Harvard University
15th AAF in Italy soldiers with varied WWII duties
A compilation notes Cpl Theodore R. Scott age 32 arriving in Italy to serve in a Liberator squadron as an aerial gunner and assistant engineer. It also reports Set George A. Smith of Gloucest er receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge, Private Lyman W. Stanley at a large English air depot, Pvt Eldon Cecil Jewell training at Camp Barkeley and C H Jones of New Plymouth earning the Combat Infantry Badge for nine months in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Armed Forces
Keesler Field
Miss
Laredo Army Air Field
Texas
George A. Smith
Glouster
85Th
Custer
Italy
Pyt
Eldon Cecil Jewell
Imp
Earl Jewell
Carpenter
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Jewell
Timken Roller Beating Co
Canton
Betty Blackwood
Harrisonville
C. H. Jones
New Plymouth
Jones
South Pacific
Officers Installed By Democrat Women’s Club in Athens
Athens County Democrat Women’s Club held a potluck at Mrs. Cokonougher’s home 69 E Mulberry St Monday evening with 75 members and several candidates present from Coolville Wellstonville Trimble Chauncey and nearby rural communities. Officers installed included President Mrs Harry Cokonougher Vice President Mrs Charles Bayless Secretary Mrs John DeMolet Treasurer Mrs O E Huggins and pianist Mrs Frank Harvey. Next meeting set for Monday Oct 9 at 7 at Mrs John De Molei’s home 15 Race St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Democrat Women's Club
Harry Cokenougher
E. Mulberry St
Coolville
Welsonville
Buchiel
Glouster
Trimbe
Chauncey
Canaanville
Cc. E. Handley
Koons
Trimbie
Bill Sisson
Trimble
Lutie Wright
Cokonougher
Harry Cokonougher
Charles Bayless
John DeMolet
Reas
O. E. Huggins
Frank Harvey
van Dyke
Hargrey
Eleanor Six Weds C Fuller Jr in Newark Ohio
Eleanor Six of Stewart married Clarence Fuller Jr EM3c US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fuller in Newark Ohio Tuesday at 5 pm. Rev Charles E Turley officiated. Bride’s sister Mrs Kate Duffy was matron of honor. Best man Rev William D Mercer and several Newark residents attended. Bride wore gold wool suit with pearls from groom. family ties and gardenia corsage. Fuller is an interior decorator turned sailor. he has two service stars and a 15 day furlough awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Six
C. Fuller, Jr
Stewart
Clarence Fuller Jr
U.S. Navy
Clarence Fuller
Guysvile
Newark
Ohio
Charles E. Turley
Miss Six
Pearl Six
William D. Mercer
Kate Duffy
Earl Landis
Betty Mercer
Pallas Club Meets At Mrs Matthews Home
Pallas Club met at the home of Mrs. Charles G. Matthews on Saturday afternoon with 20 members and one guest, Mrs. H. F. Kellogg. Mrs. %. F. Copeland presided, and for the literary program Mrs. A. C. Anderson reviewed the autobiography All My Born Days by John G. Gade, detailing his World War I naval intelligence experiences in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
Charles G. Matthews
H. F. Kellogg
F. Copeland
A. C. Anderson
John G. Gade
Europe
Council To Meet At Faculty Club
The Gre Albens County Council for Education will hold its first meeting at the Women’s Faculty Club house on Wednesday evening October 4 at 7 15 Miss Ellen Shannon will be the speaker All members friends and those interested in the education of the child are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gre Albens County Council For Education
Womens Faculty Club House
Ellen Shannon
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
Willing Workers Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries
Mrs Leta Gould hosted the Willing Workers at her home on September 28 for a joint celebration of her anniversaries and her mother Mrs Ray Marquis. A centerpiece of American Beauty Roses from Cpl Paul Gould’s Burma posting. Lena Starlin led the social hour. prizes went to Mrs Ray Marquis and Mrs Virgene Wood. Next meeting set for October 11 at Mrs Vinnie VanDyke’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Gould
Carrie Bell
Athens
Ray Marauis
Vinnie VanDyke
Clarks Chapel WSCS Meets At Home Of Mrs Hedges
Clarks Chapel WSCS met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Lettie Hedges. The president Mrs Helen Walls led the meeting and Miss Mary Hedges gave devotions. Mrs Nellie Phillips reviewed the third chapter of the study book We Who Are Americans. Mrs Esther Goldsberry won the sales stamp contest. Plans were made for an rummage sale at the city hall on October 28 1944. Guests included Karen Sue and Ronnie Walls and Mrs Ote Carpenter Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chanel Wscs
Lettie Hedges
Helen Walls
Mary Hedges
Nellie Phillips
Esther Goldsberry
City Hall
Karen Sue
Ronnie Walls
Ote Carpenter
Columbus
Ohio
Calendar of club events at Athens Shrine meeting
The Athens Shrine No. will meet Tuesday at 7 50 p m in the IOOF Mall. Officers rehearse and finalize plans for the forthcoming visit of Mrs Amelia C Cook SWHP who will visit the Athens Shrine Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Shrine No
IOOF
Amelia C. Cook
SWHP
Athens
Library Opens at West Side School in Athens County
A library station was established at West Side School, with Miss Carolyn Crawford in charge of the Children's Room at Edwin Watts Chubb Library. Books came from West Side School, Athens County Library, and Qhia University Library, with five children selecting reading material by last Thursday. A biweekly library period is planned under Miss Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side School
Carolyn Crawford
Edwin Watts Chubb
Athens County Library
Qhia University Library
JJ Miss Crawford
Robert C. Randolph l
Clarksburg
W. Va
Randolph
Polly Cloud
Ohips University
Beta Theta Pi
Randolphs
Tom Biddle
Amesville
Wedding Announcement for Russell Gabriel and Bride
Mr Russell Gabriel and his bride were married Sept 23 after his 22 months overseas. He returns Oct 14 to Rhode Island. Mrs Russell is Violet Evans daughter of Pearl and Evans of Athens. Guests included Potter Cline Locke Neal and others from Athens and Columbus. A miscellaneous shower and bellini will be held at the bride's parents home near the Garden Store on Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell C. Gabriel
Gabriel
Violet Evans
Ray Rorick
Athens
Rhode Island
Land
Pearl Evans
Boyd Potter
Martha Suel
William
William Cline
the Plains
Harold Locke
Virginia Neal
Columbus
Rovick
Carvel Slusher
Eaceeale
Mela Mae
Donald Wayne Lawson
Coke Lawson
Gareen
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Council
Nelsonville Board District
the Foxe
Prescription
Rexall
the Cline Pharmacy
St. Joseph
Moore
New Kiwanis Club
Ohio U
Lyman W. Stanley
Essie Stanley
Albany
Stanley
Scipio High School
Democrat Women’s Club
Mart Seipel
Richland Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clarks Chapel
WSCS
Hedges
Thomas Rosser
Washington St
Central Avenue Methodist Church
The
Angie B. Caheen
Bernon
Evelyn Martin
Henry Martin
Leo van Nest
Denver van Nest
Wratts Bork
Gallipolis
Aug
Cpl van Nest
Camp Campbell, Ky
West Side
Alexander
Woman's Association of the
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Marie Dorsey
George Evans
Washington
Margaret Donaldson
Ale. Donaldson
Donna McCutcheon
Howard McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Pharis Tire and Rubber Company
John Fields
Ventura
Calif
Elmer Fields
Hartford
Fields
St Louis
California
Hobson Study Circle
L. G. Bean
B. G. Burt
Wilson Norris
Carl Ferguson
M. D. Hughes
Strathmore
R. A. Foster
America
Marine, Army and Navy Women’s Club
Dorothy Atkins
Oon
Episcopal Church
Eleanor Gifford
Marshfield Road
Higley Study Circle
P. S. Wamsley
van Vorhes
Oril Carpenter
Nannie
W.C.T.U
Christian Church
Lydia Lash Evans
J. R. Vance
Morris Ave
F. C. Schilling
Union
Kes
Moiwer
Love Dove
Minavale
Bere
Dove
Orteane Malacees
Al-Mo-Co Corporation
Cincinnati
DANO
ERS
Ag Dove Brand
King Jittle
Tom
Harry
City Loan and Gilaranty Company
Stusre
Stuad’s
Taylor
South Court Street
Suita
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