Mettler Named to State Liquor Board by Governor Lausche
Harry A. Mettler former Athens County prosecuting attorney is appointed a member of the State Liquor Board to fill the unexpired term of Judge Lowell C. Bodey. The Nelsonville resident, 38, recently discharged as a Navy lieutenant, will serve until February 1949 and has a record as district attorney, city solicitor, and public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Mettler
Athens County
State Liquor Board
Frank J. Lausche
Mettler
Lowell C. Bodey
Urbana
Liquor Board
Nelsonville
Navy
R. W. Finsterwald
Gordon Gray
Ohio State University
Athens
Delta Theta Philaw Fraternity
The
Presbyterian Church
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Mary Kay
Sherry
Congress Apartments
Denver
Colo
Upset Stomachs Yield Inches of Gas and Bloat
Testimonial from an Athens resident praises Erb-Help a new herbal formula. It claims to cleanse bowels clear gas and ease stomach upset after meals improving waist line and meal enjoyment. Advertises Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Betts
Adv
Army Recruiting Office in Athens Seeks Enlistees
The Athens recruiting office on the second floor of the Post Office Building invites new enlistments and re enlistments in the Regular Army. Eligibility spans 17 to 34, up to 40 for prior service, with options for 18 months to three years and branches of choice. Foreign service pay, GI Bill, family allowance, and free mailing are available. An enlistment bonus up to 50 dollars per year may apply. In charge Lt Col Robert O Barker, with Colonel and other officers and staff listed. Office hours 8:00 am to 5:30 pm daily, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturdays. DR Hershel T. Gier to speak at Albany High School Friday at 1 pm. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Robert O. Barker
Athens
Barker
Army Air Corps
Harold H. Birch
Missouri
Alaska
Eli T. Davis
Nelsonville
Angelo A. DeMerzio
Cincinnati
Vancil V. Gibson
Athens Army
Halloween Vandalism Reported by Athens Police Chief
Police Chief J. B. Grogan warned pre Halloween vandals will be dealt with severely after reports of property damage targeting elderly residents and military families. He noted some suspects were caught and made to pay for damages but vowed harsher action and urged residents to remove loose porch items to deter vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. B. Grogan
Grogan
IOPA Explains Repair Rules at Berry Hotel
New regulations from the Office of Price Administration governing vehicle repairs were explained at a Berry Hotel meeting of garage owners and service station operators. Lowell E. Denman, head of the OPA district Service Section in Columbus, outlined flat rate limits for 56 specific services and noted itemized slips and time limitations on repair charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Berry Hotel
Lowell E. Densman
OPA
Columbus
Denman
Church Starts Study Series
The First Christian Church hosts an 8 p m prayer service and Bible study led by Rev. Joe B Maffett tonight. The series, arranged to meet parishioners requests, will have church members lead the first 30 minutes on subsequent Wednesdays with Maffett guiding the Bible study. The church board meets at 7 p m tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Joe B. Maffett
Mr. Maffett
Record Set for Week in Army Discharges
Athens area men returning to civilian life were among a record 18,183 officers and enlisted men discharged from the Army last week at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania's separation center. Enlisted-discharges units reached over 1800 daily with forecasts of 2300 daily this week. officer discharges averaged 277 daily. Officials predicted discharge totals could reach 3000 daily before the November deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Area
Army
Indiantown Gap
Service members and families receive war updates
Mrs Guy Gabriel of Athens reports from him and his brother in Okinawa while his cousin in Tokyo Bay travels with troops to Japan. Several Athens area soldiers receive hospital discharge and combat awards. A list of local service personnel includes many tied to camps from Randolph Field to Camp Atterbury, with notes on depar tures, training, wounds, and Good Conduct and Bronze Star honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gabriel
Athens
Melvin J. Lucas
B. A. Lucas
Detroit
T Lucas
Murray City
Lucas
Germany
Vegesack
DAV Chapter To Name Convention Delegates
DAV Chapter No. 37 urges all members to attend a 7:30 p m meeting at the Armory club room. Delegates for the DAV state convention in Columbus on Oct 12 to 14 will be elected, announced Commander Earnest McGraner. Any veteran hospitalized for disease or injury is eligible for membership. claims for hospitalization pension or compensation may be filed through Mr McGraner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath-Bean
Armory
DAV
Columbus
Earnest McGraner
McGraner
County offices to close Friday Columbus Day
All offices of the Athens County Courthouse will be closed Friday Oct 12 because of the national holiday Columbus Day. The board of commissioners long set aside Columbus Day and other national holidays for general county office closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Board of Commissioners
Ali County
IFFA Officers Attend Meet At McArthur
Officers from District 17 FFA chapters gathered at McArthur High School for the annual Officers Training School on October 4. Presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, reporters, and sentinels from Athens through Lawrence Counties participated, with leaders guiding discussions on duties and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFFA
McArthur
Future Farmers of America
District 17
FFA
McArthur High School
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Vinton
Gallia
Lawrence
W. G. Weller
Ohio Association of Ffa
8. H. Fadely
Rio Grande
J. E. Dougan
McArthur Ffa
Logan
H. D. Saxton
Jack North
Racine
H. D. Nolan
Karl Paynter
Coolville
Basil Boggs
Dougan
Ronald Partie
Gallipolis
Joseph Clark
George Woodward
Rome
Changes Plea Sentenced in Ohio Penitentiary Case
Guy William Tanner changed his plea from innocent to guilty of assault with intent to rob and received a sentence of one to 15 years in the Ohio Penitentiary by Common Pleas Judge C. F. Rowland. Earlier arraignment with an innocent plea noted. Also, Donald Cross and Leonard Dunfee, who assaulted Sheriff Bateman and escaped last May, were sent to the penitentiary yesterday after last week’s sentences. Robert James Miller, who pleaded guilty to breaking into a restaurant, was taken to Mansfield Reformatory Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy William Tanner
Ohio
Common Pleas
C. F. Rowland
Tanner
Donald Cross
Leonard Dunfee
George Bateman
Finsterwald
Robert James Miller
Mansfield Reformatory
Bateman
Dairy Payments Made by County AAA Office
Ath ens County AAA Office announces dairy production payments for July August and September at 45 cents per h hundredweight for cow milk and 18 cents per pound butterfat. Producers may file applications during October and November but only after all sales slips for the three months are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Irvin A. Wolfe
Wolfe
Weather report notes 32 degree low and 56 degree high
The thermometer yesterday reached a high near 56 degrees and dropped to a low of 32 degrees, as reported by Mrs. G. N. France, weather observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonty
G. N. France
Mechem Re-elected Chairman of State Small Business Commission
State Senator C Stanley Mechem of Athens and Nelsonville business interests was re elected chairman of the State Small Business Commission in Columbus. Rep. Ray M White was named vice chairman and Senator Emil Bartunek re elected secretary as the two year extension of the commission's life was announced. In Athens County war fund drive leaders set a 26350 goal with canvassing to begin immediately. Final dinner reports will be presented October 31 at the Berry Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Stanley Mechem
Athens
Nelsonville
State
Small Business Commission
Associated Press
Columbus
Ray M. White
Millersburg
Tce
Emil Bartunek
Cleveland
Mechem
Athens County
War Fund
Berry Hotel
H.T. Rainey
C. J. Ailstock
la National War Fund
Peden Speaks To Kiwanians At Berry Hotel
Ohio University football coach Don Peden told Kiwanis Club members Monday night at the Berry Hotel about his three month Italian war theater assignment coordinating athletics for the armed forces. Kiwanian of the Week honor went to M. M. Kerr, presented by D. M. Goddard. several guests including Ben F. Greene and Prof. H. H. Roseberry attended. Guysville WSCS October meeting planned for Oct 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Frank Willerd’s home with Mrs. George Starkey assisting. members asked to bring cancelled sales tax stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Peden
Ohio University
Kiwanis Club
Berry Hotel
Peden
M. M. Kerr
D. M. Goddard
Ben F. Greene
Cleveland
0. G. Hough
Darrell Sams
Belford Nelson
Prof
H. H. Roseberry
Guysville
WSCS
Frank Willerd
George Starkey
Funeral Rites Thursday For Mrs Ora England
Funeral services for Mrs. Ora England will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Stewart. The Rev. B. H. Pugh will officiate. Burial will be at Stewart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
England
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Stewart
B. H. Pugh
Stewart Cemetery
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Harry Mettler
Graham Chapel
Herbert Downey
O. B. Chapman
New England
Colony of
J. R. Harvey
W. State St
Fay
Keystone Custodian Funds
Roy E. Hawk & Co
Investment Securities Cline
Nout
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Milan Stalder
Springfield
Chauncey
Pfc
Carl M. Stalder
Philippines
Stalder
Charles Tribe
Stewart St
Billy Shaver
Richland Ave
Great Lakes
Edith Shaver
William Lewis
Pomeroy
Charles Lewis
Lewis
Thomas C. Stumbo
Oak Hill
Fred R. MaHoney
William A. McDonald
Torch
Ralph W. Craig
Buchtel
Edward L. Jolk
New Marshfield
Dana L. Sauters
New Straitsville
James R. Stobbs
John L. Duniee
Max A. Hoftner
William F
Yanco
Robert M. Richards
W. Front St. Logan
Joseph P. Civille
Forrest W. Starlin
Carl Essex
Corning
Melvin F. Green
N. Shafer St
Milford H. Long
Wilkesville
Amos H. Dixon
Lester K. McGrath
Arnold B. Manning
Millfield
Charlies W. Young
John R. Windon
Marvin O. Denney
Walter R. Hails
Clarence H. Tucker
William E. Willis
Michael C. Scaparatti
George L. Reynolds
John E. Morris
George E. Littrell
James E. Wilson
Glouster
Samuel R. Turner
Randolph Field
Texas
James W. Zarley
Cass Trout
Cam
Atterbury
Ind
Visi
Fort Myer
Fred Jasige W. Hunter
William
Runyon
Stimson Ave
Sis
Baer Field
Harris E. Ter
Orville Bell
Long Bottom
St. Athens
Romulus Field
Mich
South Pa
T Farm Bronke Hollister Cffic
PFO Imaianiawi
E. J. Balls
Loren W. Fraley
Second Ave
Howard G. Donald
David J
Evans
Forrest City
Ark
Carl Clems
Lora Clem
Frost
United States
Air Transport Command
Army Air Base
Miami
Fla
Fort George Wright
Wash
Lee R. Johnson
Carbon Hill
Camp Atterbury
Edwin Spencer
Lloyd R. Mace
Carbondale
Marland VW
Cremeans
William WN. Norris
McKintey Ave
Raymond D. Augustine, Jr
Roland H. Frazier
Delpert Barber
William H. Coleman
Vance G. Sowers
Harold R. Powell
Chris Corbin, Jr
Garnet Corbin
Pratt St
Southwest Pacific
Corbin
Nny
McKee Drug Co
McBee Technical Sales School
S. College St
A B. Roe
McBee
Delta Tau Delta
Pres
Dodge
de Bete
Chryaler
Figmouth
da Beto
Geod
Andre Jelaneta
CBS
AAA
Sen. Mechem
Mrs. Ora
Rucay
Beckley's
C. D. Shafer Co
Fairport
Grant Oak
Remington Realty Co
West Gay ST
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