Girls Called to War Production Training in Athens NYA Program
An NYA call invites 70 women aged 17 to 25 to enroll in a three month sheet metal and aircraft structure trade course at the NYA Sheet Metal School Athens Mechanics School and others. Pay is 25.60 a month. classes run five days a week with three shift options. Free NYA bus transport serves Athens and nearby towns. applications and inquiries directed to the NYA Shop at 388 W. State St. or phone 393.
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Heathens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
W. State St
Tilford Jewell
NYA
Athens School
NYU Sheet Metal
Francis Gaskins
Athens Mechanics School
Ohio University
William M. Young
the Plains
Nelsonville
Buchtel
Murray City
Glouster
Chauncey
U. S
State St
Athens Commandery Plans Friday Knights Templar Meeting
Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will hold a special Friday 7 30 p m meeting at the Masonic Temple to confer the Order of the Temple on two candidates Visitors welcome in full uniform H Hall Chapman commander says final plans will be made to attend the Grand Conclave of Knights Templar of Ohio next Wednesday in Springfield The annual conclave will be a one day affair due to the present emergency
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Athens
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Order of the Temple
H. Hall Chapman
Knights Templar of
Ohio
Springfield
Help in Water Study Seeks Farmer Help Across Ohio
The Ohio Water Supply Board leads a state wide study on water supply and use. Vocational agriculture instructors and county extension offices recruit farmers to measure well water height weekly and report monthly. Interested parties should contact local instructors or extension offices.
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Ohio Water Supply Board
Use Brooder Equipment During Winter Months
Poultrymen should use brooder equipment in winter to meet a projected national meat demand of 27 billion pounds next year, 3 billion more than current estimates. County extension agent Ross Wright urges winter brooding, with 200 to 250 chicks in a 10 by 12 foot brooder and corn fodder around the house for protection. Mayor fines two men in intoxication case. Clifford Williams and W. R. Holcomb each pay $5 and costs.
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Ross Wright
Athens Junior Army Triumph in City Scrap Drive
Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1 outlines local classification rules for induction prioritizing dependents and war work. The Athens Regiment of the American Junior Army collected 18 12 tons of scrap, with 425 home front scrappers contributing, fourfold the expected metal and rubber.
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Athens
Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1
Local Board No. 1
Dover
Trimble
W. H. Wakefield
Pendry
Athens Regiment
American Junior Army
Accident Car Driver Is Arrested and Fined
Carl Woodard age 46 of Chesterhill Route 1 was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Franz Woodworth for driving an automobile with insufficient lights. State patrolmen said his main lights burned out and only a fog light worked. Harley De Long age 51 of Athens Route 3 was struck on U S Route 50 Alternate. DeLong thought a flashlight was a pedestrian's light.
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Carl Woodard
Chesterhill
Harley DeLong
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Woodard
DeLong
Admittances at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mary Winning Erwin and Clements of Mich. along with Mise Betty Woolten of Athens were admitted for major surgical operations. Rose Sanders of 36 W State St was admitted for medical treatment. Seven children underwent nail ectomies at the hospital clinic including Lois Jean Collins James E Burchfield Gloria Jean Romanovksy Jennie Lee Guseman Dorothy May Murphy George Burris Bernadine Dunfee and infant David Forgoress.
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Mary Winning Erwin
Clements
Mich
Mise
Betty Woolten
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Rose Sanders
W. State St
Lois Jean Collins
Coolville
James E. Burchfield
the Plains
Gloria Jean Romanovsky
Jacksonville
Jennie Lee Guseman
Stewart St
Dorothy May Murphy
Powell couple welcome Faith Carol Powell
A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Powell. Faith Carol is the name chosen for the newborn, with Mrs. Powell resting at her mother’s home and Mr. Powell at an Army training school in Goldsboro North Carolina. Grandparents are Mrs. Lillie Powell and Mrs. McKibben.
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Paul Powell
Faith Carol
OU Ready To Take 10 More In Navy Class
Ohio University and Olson Flying Service to provide 72 hours ground and 35 hours flight training for a new group of 10 Navy V-5 and V-1 cadets. Applicants urged to contact Dean William M. Young for details as the course runs this semester under the Civilian Pilot Training program.
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Navy
Ohio University
Olson Flying Service
Civilian Pilot Training Program
Guilty Pleas Entered by Four In Court Here
Four guilty pleas were entered at Athens County Common Pleas Court as arraignment began. George Hix former Littleton West Virginia police chief admitted to two charges. placed on one year probation and fined 150 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated after taking an Athens-registered vehicle. Robert Vanmerter pleaded guilty to operating without owner’s consent with sentence deferred. Harvey McColley pleaded guilty to grand larceny for breaking into a Poston area automobile and stealing a shotgun with sentence also deferred.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
George Hix
Littleton
W. Va
O. F. Rowland
Hix
Athens
R. C. Hess
Robert Vanmerter
Harvey McColley
McColley
Poston
Athens Tests Impoundment Plan For Violating Bicyclists
Police chief J B Grogan announced a new policy to impound bikes of law violators for varying periods. Principal offenses include riding on sidewalks in the business district riding without lights at night and ignoring stop signs and traffic signals. Two bicycles have been impounded.
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Athens
J. B. Grogan
Grogan
Bill To Protect Service Men Is Signed by FDR
President Roosevelt signed the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act to safeguard civil rights of service members while in combat. The act allows stays of court proceedings foreclosures evictions and protects life insurance policies in many cases.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Mechanicsburg students collect scrap to aid Athens drive
Junior high students of Mechanicsburg School organize a one day scrap collection similar to Athens Township effort. Four trucks begin at 8 a.m. Friday to gather copper lead zinc tin and rubber from residents, with 32 volunteers including high school boys and faculty making multiple trips.
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Mechanicsburg
Athens
Athens Township
Township
Two Arrested In Car Theft Case Involving Damaged Vehicle
State patrol reports Frank Vanhest and Herbert Hennington of New Jersey were arrested in Williamston for auto theft and armed robbery. The stolen car recovered in Williamston was ruined after an accident and oil loss, then driven on before the motor burned out. They are turned over to the FBI for prosecution. a retainer was sent to New Jersey.
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BE. F. Sells
Athens
Williamston
W. Va
Frank Vanhest
Herbert Hennington
New Jersey
FBI
Miners Donate to USO Through Local 2190
The United Mine Workers of Lathrop Local No. 2190 contributed 80 dollars to the USO. Other new donors include Virginia Wilson Lucy Guthrie Camilla Manson John Vercoe and Ella Stutz. Contributions are still accepted by Ralph Palmer at the Bank of Athens.
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USO
United Mine Workers of Lathrop
Virginia Wilson
Lucy Guthrie
Camilla Manson
John Vercoe
Ella Stutz
Ralph Palmer
Bank of Athens
Hutchison Recovers Beer Parlor Items in Ohio Case
In Athens County Common Pleas Court Frank Hutchison won recovery of beer parlor equipment from Fred Pritts and Lillian Pritts. The jury assessed $280 in damages to Hutchison for a beer tap, back bar, front bar, electric beverage feeder, 12 stools, and two serving trays. Some items are now at Miners Inn.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
Frank Hutchison
Fred Pritts
Lillian Pritts
Hutchison
Miner's Inn
New process aims to double rubber recap life
Cambridge report states John M. Bierer of the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company announced a chemical method to reclaim rubber. The new process could enable automobile fire recaps lasting about 18 000 miles or more, versus 5 000 to 10 000 miles with current methods.
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Cambridge
Mass
John M. Bierer
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company
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