Twelve Men Sent for Army Pre Induction Exams
Twelve men from Athens County were sent to Fort Hayes in Columbus for pre induction physical examinations. The group included Robert Allan Geary Jacksonville Edward Fulton Oldfield and others with home addresses in Athens Chauncey Glouster and Jacksonville. Leonard Grover Barnhouse transferred to Board No 1 from Springfield.
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Fort Hayes
Columbus
Athens County Selective Service No
Robert Allan Geary
Jacksonville
Edward Fulton
Oldfield
Oak St
Athens
Lewis Edward Shields
Chauncey
Willam Carl Grandeberry
Robert Franklin Daft
Richland Ave
William J. Evans
William Robert Skinner
Glouster
William
Winland Rose
William Gordon van Hall
William Gretz
Herman Ellis, Jr
Franklin Ave
Leonard Grover Barnhouse
Springfield
Funeral Rites for James Garfield Riley at Alexander Presbyterian
Funeral services for James Garfield Riley will be held at Alexander Presbyterian Church at two o clock Friday afternoon with Rev. Fred Lachs presiding, instead of at the Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home as previously announced. Interment will be at Heb Var dsville. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garfield Riley
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Fred Lachs
Dowler-Ferguson
Heb Vpardsville
Ohio University Sees Enrollment Surge Amid Veteran Returnees
Enrollment at Ohio University rises to 1962 from 1450 with veterans forming the majority of returning students. Dr Victor Whitehouse notes 185 veterans enrolled and up to five new freshmen register daily while the overall freshmen tally exceeds 800 as registrations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Victor Whitehouse
Cooporta
University College
Air Transport Speed Cited by Athens Rotary Speaker
Dr Edward Wilsey of Ohio University told the Athens Rotary Club that aviation evolved from Franklin’s balloon idea to modern heavy transport planes. He compared railroad speeds, noting 75 mph limits, and said today’s transport planes travel four to five times faster, potentially reaching 400 mph by 1950 while cutting rail freight.
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Benjamin Franklin
Edward Wilsey
Ohio University
Athens
Rotary Club
Wilsey
Athens Community Chest Drive reaches 7300 total
Solicit ors in the Athens Community Chest Drive report contributions now at 7300 dollars leaving 5200 dollars to raise before the campaign ends next Monday. Berry House headquarters lists additional business contributors supporting seven agencies for the coming year including Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and Berry Hotel among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Community Chest
Berry House
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Athens Flooring Co
F. 5. Beasley Co
Fred R. Beasley
Beckley's
the Bennett Co
Berry Hotel
Beverage Grocery
Dr. D. Ho Biddle
R. Biddle
Blackmore's
The
Bridgewater Machine Co
Classic
Economy
Gallaher’s Drug Co
Roy E. Hawk
Imperial Iee Crear Co
Jaynes Furniture Co
Logan’s Book
Gen. W. Lovell Studo
Lowman's Dairy Store
McCoy Barber Shop
Sewage Plan Is Authorized
The Athens City Council authorized the Board of Control to enter into a contract with Burgess & Niple to furnish plans for a proposed sewage treatment plant and sewer additions. Engineers will modernize prewar plans and seek state and federal approval and funds when available. The program aims to improve city sanitation and secure financing.
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Board of Control
Athens
Burgess & Niple
Columbus Consulting Engineers
Columbus Engineers
Fairground
Theso
Cheyenne Rodeo and
Temperature Dips to 31 in Athens District
Temperature readings show a low of 31 degrees with widespread frost in the Athens district last night. The previous day’s high reached 69 degrees, reported by weather observer Mrs. C N France.
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Athens
C. N. France
Lt Barrett Killed On Mission Over Japan
Athens notes confirm the death of Lt Irving Barrett, a B 29 crew member killed in August 1945 on a late mission over Japan. He was husband to former Athens resident Marjorie Porter, daughter of Dr and Mrs James P Porter. His wife lived in Long Beach California when he died. Det Porter, retired, was formerly head of Ohio University psychology.
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Barrett
Japan
Athents
Irving Barrett
Marjorie Porter
James P. Porter
Athens
Chicago
Long Beach
Calif
Det. Porter
Ohio University
Program of Dedication by Athens Presbytery Church
Several ministers of the Athens Presbytery will attend the dedication of the new Sessions Room at Alexander Presbyterian Church on October 10 at 11 a.m. Afterward the Women's Association will host a luncheon. At 1 30 p.m. the Athena Presbyterial District fall meeting will convene including Athens Amésville Alexander Carthage and New England churches.
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Athens
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Women’s Association
Athena Presbyterial
Amésville
Alexander
Carthage
New England
Athens High Band to Perform Friday Assembly Program
The Athens High School Band will present a 20 minute program at the Friday morning assembly on October 5. The Humorous skit The Ragtime Wedding features Eloise Swank George Hooper Jim Biggins and Tom Dowler. Other selections include New Colonial March by Hall and several college marches. The program starts at 9 30 a m OBSERVE RALLY DAY Wobson Tabernacle Rally Day will be observed Sunday at 10 acin bs.
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Athens High School
Eloise Swank
George Hooper
Jim Biggins
Tom Dowler
Hall
Wobson Tabernacle
Ohio soldiers released from service report and notices
Mrs. Catherine Castle learns by phone that her son Pfc Vernon Castle is en route to Camp Atterbury for discharge and home expected Oct 7. The piece lists 19 local reunions discharged from overseas service with units and former addresses, plus notes on Cpl Charles F. Coon receiving Bronze Service Star and other veterans returning to civilian life with new assignments and addresses.
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Catherine Castle
Athens
Pfc
Vernon Castle
Newport News
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Pfe
Castle
England
Germany
Third Infantry
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Camp Shelby
Miss
Loverseas
Ft. George G. Meade
Ohio
Army
Indiantown Gap
Erle H. Bridgewater, Jr
College
Lloyd W. Helrich
Cedar St
Gallipolis
Mike J. Chakiris
West Union St
Norman W. Smith
E. State St
Albert Merriman
Third Ave
James H. Gibson
Albany
Earl W. Warner
Main St
Logan
Paul E. Powell
Depot St
Robert £. Kittle
Glouster
Chauncey
Camp Perry
Gerald Pie
Ellis Pearl Wallace
R. Brokaw
University Terrace
Philippines
Beate Field
W—Co
Glen W
Iscus
Ohio Ave
Bartlett Church Youth Banquet Slated For Oct 12
Bartlett Methodist Charge youth groups from Bartlett Centenary Epworth Layman Palmer and Sandrock with counselors attend a 6 30 p m banquet in Bartlett High School gymnasium. The Rev Harold Kellogg pastor of Athens First Methodist speaks at 7 30 p m in Bartlett Methodist Church after the banquet.
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Bartlett
Centenary
Epworth
Layman
Palmer
Sandrock
Bartlett Methodist Charge
Bartlett High School
Harold Kellogg
First Methodist Church of
Athens
Bartlett Methodist Church
Veterans to Meet at Armory Friday Night
Regular meeting of Floyd Bolin Fest 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held in their club rooms at the Armory Friday Oct. 5 at 7 30 pm. Commander C J Ailstock announced all members urged to attend and any veteran with overseas service is eligible for membership. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bolin
C. J. Ailstock
Stump Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Floyd Stump is granted a divorce from Sarah Stump by Common Pleas Judge C F Rowland on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple married November 1 1937 in McArthur.
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Floyd Stump
Sarah Stump
Common Pleas
C. F. Rowland
McArthur
Bill Larkin Reflects on Home Across Europe
Bill Larkin notes his son, back from overseas, observes European languages lack a word for home while describing home as a place of comfort and affection. He contrasts foreign tolerance with American ideas of home, love, and letting differences fade in warmth.
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Bill Larkin
Bill
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