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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1942

Page

5

Screening test summons for 81 men in Athens County

Eighty one men from Athens Dover and Trimble Townships are called for a screening examination to report in Athens next Wednesday Oct 21. The list includes William Harry Davis 31 Chauncey Robert Carlisle Hondell 27 125 W State St Frank Mullins 25 Chauncey Dana Marks 25 Chauncey and many others with addresses in Glouster The Plains Chauncey Athens Millfield and nearby areas. Details of the site and reporting time to be announced.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Dover Trimble Trimble Townships Athens County Selective Service Board No. 1 William Harry Davis Chauncey Robert Carlisle Hondell State St Frank Lester Mullins Dana Marks Urbah Melson Morris Glouster Elza Orville Dailey Louis Ralph Dexter Norris North Canton Paul Meridith Jackson First St Hubert France Nye Clarence William Morrison Delmar Clayton Buffington the Plains William James Sycks Alvin Ernest Russell Millfield Woodrow Wilson Kelly Marion Eugene Hoffman W. State St Raymond Roy Ball Detroit Mich Leo John Kulakowski Jacksonville Elden Elsworth William Parker Walker N. Congress St Joseph Brunislau Marshall John Theodore Stiff E. State E. Mulberry William Gibbs Harry Dwight Drake John Verdal Hamilton George Richard Tucker Clarence Lowell Stage Charles Simon Tache Maplewood Drive Walter Wendell Burns Logan Nile Dean Parks Woodrow Wilson Shaffer Columbus Adam Orzechowski Louis James Jewell Emmett Charles McGee William Joseph Mingus Harry Harold Strickland Central Ave Virgil Bushnell Collins Karl Elwood Emrick Ernest Everett Hook Charles Andrew Kostival Herbert Halon Six Howard Acon Adams Emil Sass John Lawrence Long Paul Richard Sands E. State St John Joseph Cooney Charles Andson Mecum Floyd Leffler Mike Robert Erdy George Elmer Kassler Joseph William Zackine Robert Clelland Genter May Ave William Grapel Bradburn Mill St Ralph Loren Coe Francis Peter Crider N. Lancaster St James Raymond Savage Dwight Norman Price Clyde Raymond Vernon Herbert Emery Blackford Earich St David John Rothery Charles Robert Brown Edward Samuel Fadel W. Mulberry John Mitchell Whaley Warren Lincoln Morgan van Vorhes Edward William Weis Martin Saul Algier John Stewart Cowden Stewart St Marvin Sheldon Siegal Mulberry

Chief of Police Warns Halloween Celebrators

Chief J. B. Grogan warned Athens youngsters against property destruction during Halloween two weeks away. He said police will not interfere with clean fun but will act on complaints, especially tampering with cars or tires due to rationing. Parents will be held accountable for their children's conduct and obscene language on vehicles and windows was reported.

J. B. Grogan Athens Pt. Pleasant Grogan

Welfare Executives Meet at Athens State Hospital

About 70 heads of Ohio Public Welfare institutions gathered at Athens State Hospital for the quarterly Managing Officers Association meeting. Director Charles L. Sherwood and Assistant Director Herbert R. Mooney led talks on administration and rationing, with local staff contributing. Delegates, including William Amline and Judge Jewell, plan to attend the National Prison Congress in Asheville, North Carolina.

Ohio Department of Public Welfare Athens State Hospital Managing Officers Association Charles L. Sherwood Herbert R. Mooney C. H. Creed Sherwood Mooney Association Ohio Welfare Department Barbara Danford William Amline London Jewell Probation and Parole Board Asheville N. C National Prison Congress

Revival Opens Monday At Coolville Church

Unified services at Coolville Church of God begin with Sunday School at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 30. Pastor John J Bailey speaks on Signs of a Growing Soul. Evening services 7 30 with The Paralytic. Revival runs Oct 19 to Nov 1 each evening 7 30 led by Rev Thomas Sexton Athens Church of God with special singing.

Coolville

Coal Range Wanted by Athens Red Cross Declares Need

The Athens Chapter of the Red Cross seeks a coal range for a needy family. Donors should contact Red Cross Headquarters at dial 651 to offer assistance.

Athens The Red Cross

Athens Defense Corps Responds to 1:45 A.M. Alert

Athens Citizens Defense Corps and unit chiefs were woken at 1:45 A.M. for a test alert initiated by Marietta via the Athens Fire Department led by Clarence Parker and night fireman Harry Risley. The exercise lasted about 20 minutes with leaders contacted by phone only. The alert originated at state headquarters in Columbus and traveled through Marietta.

Athens Citizens Defense Corps Clarence Parker Marietta Athens Fire Department Harry Risley Parker Columbus

Rutland Social and Persona notes from the week

Rutland residents and visitors are listed in a social roundup. Names include Mrs. P. E. Plummer, the Hatfields, the Millers, the Bog gesses, Mrs. Louise Smith, Mrs. Hattie McKenzie, the Ingrams, Arch Egnor, the Taylors, the Mutchlers, the Stansburys, the Binegars, Elden Lanning and daughter, Alma Brown and her boys, Thelma Michael, Elza Michael, Tom Oschenbein, Nellie Mount, Clyde King and family, and JC Shafford relations. Events include homecomings, church events, and a freshman party at the high school.

Rutland P. E. Plummer Marshfield Henry Miller Andrew Hatfield Raymond Farley Indianapolis J. M. Boggess Louise Smith Cleveland Hattie McKenzie John A. Binegar Snowden Elden Lanning Huntington Will Lanning Alma Brown Kenneth and Weyland Akron Christian Church Thelma Michael Columbus Elza Michael Tom Oschenbein Bridgeport Nellie Mount Clyde King and Son Dale Musser Myrta Musser Margaret Wells New Haven P. O. Jiiden G. Kenneth Bradford Helen Trot J. B. Bradford

New Rules on Retail Credit Are Explained

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland notes that the Board adopted Amendment No. 9 to Regulation W. Effective Oct. 26, changes cover delivery practices on approval sales, deposits for new down payments, small-item deliveries to non-checked accounts, and extending credit to customers with small defaults. The aim is to improve regulatory practicality.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Board of Governors Federal Reserve System

Bradford Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Induction

Social notes from Bradford recount visits by Homer Forrest and family in Rutland, Henry Guy in Dayton, and trips by M. E. Cambron, Jessie Russell, Wayne Russell, and many others to Kentucky, Louisville, Bailey Run, and Athens. Harold E. Crandall heads to Combat Crew School after Army induction at Ft. Thomas, and Mayor Woodworth fines William Stone for intoxication.

Homer Forrest Rue Forrest Rutland Henry Guy Dayton Frank Buck M. E. Cambron Kentucky Jessie Russell Wayne Louisville Wayne Russell Charles Buck Ran Might Nancy Might West Rutland Etta Evans Cheshire William Clounch New Lima Charles Burt Athens Margaret Lee Upper Thomas Fork Clifford Whittington Charles Withee Bailey Run Harold E. Crandall Coolville Army Ft. Thomas Smyrna Tenn

Distributors Of Fuel Oil To Register

Registration for dealers and distributors of fuel oil and kerosene will be Oct 20 and 21 at the offices of the local War Price and Rationing Boards. Leonard Prater, secretary of the Athens County Rationing Board, announced details including form distribution to customers and certification of 1941 purchases.

Leonard Prater Athens County

Local births and hospital notices in Sheltering Arms area

Harold Chadwick and his wife welcomed a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Several residents underwent major or minor surgeries on Tuesday and Wednesday, with releases including Ruth Jones and several Chauncey and Athens area residents.

Harold Chadwick Palmer St Sheltering Arms Hospital Leta Gould Stewart Route 1 Florence White S. Shannon Ave Lillie Mae Henderson Chauncey Beulah Calentine Amesville Pierina Vanity Morris Ave Delores Whitlatch Athens Mary E. Bethel Washington St Irene Martin New Marshfield Myrtle O’brien Richland Ave Ruth Jones Lula Duncan Chesterhill Florence Dickens

Mrs Dorcas Lowther to Be Buried Sunday

Mrs Dorcas A Lowther 83 widow of Rev Oliver Lowther died at her home near Guysville. Funeral services set for Sunday at Shade Methodist Church at 2 pm. Calling hours Saturday afternoon. Survived by four children, four brothers, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Guysville Dorcas A. Lowther Oliver Lowther the Shade Methodist Church Mae Shanafelt South Bend Ind W. E. Lowther Norwich Conn Frank Lowther R.D Robert P. Lowther Salt Lake City Utah C. H. Maxwell Morgantown W. Va C. J. Maxwell Dallas Tex J. F. Maxwell Fresno Cal L. H. Maxwell Chico

Services at First Christian Church Announced

The First Christian Church announces a Sunday schedule with a 9 15 a m church school and a 10 15 a m morning worship. The sermon is The Danger in Self-Pity. Jim Hart directs the choir. Christian Endeavor is at 6 30 p m and a student supper at 5 50 p m precedes the discussion.

Church School of the First Christian Church Jim Hart Christian Endeavor

Mrs Jane Bartlett Dies at Home of Son

Mrs Jane Bartlett 75 widow of John Bartlett died Thursday night at the home of her son Byron near Guysville Funeral services set for Saturday at South Canaan Church with interment in the adjacent cemetery She belonged to Graham Chapel Church and leaves two daughters Mrs J F Eyre of Chillicothe and Mrs Frank Glass of Marion and two sons Ora of Guysville and Byron at home.

Coolville Jane Bartlett John Bartlett Byron Guysville South Canaan Church Bartlett Graham Chapel Chillicothe Frank Glass

Pilgrim Holiness Plans Sunday School Rally

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church at Congress and Washington Streets will host a Sunday School rally on Sunday morning October 18 at 9 30. A patriotic souvenir will be given to attendees. The program includes a children s object lesson by Miss Ruby Wyan special choruses and scripture quotation. Other services follow with morning worship at 10 30 evening service at 7 30 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45.

Athens

Gloeckner Son Enters Fort Benjamin Harrison Cooks School

Mr and Mrs Lewis F Gloeckner of 25 Hanlon Ave Athens report their son Lewis R Gloeckner is in training at the cooks and bakers school Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis.

Lewis F. Gloeckner Hanlon Ave Athens Lewis R. Gloeckner Cooks and Bakers’ School Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis

Clyde M. Dixon Stationed in Hawaii as Airplane Mechanic

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dixon report their son Clyde M. Dixon is now stationed in Hawaii. He has served since February 13 and works as an airplane mechanic.

T. E. Dixon Clyde M. Dixon Hawaii

Communion Planned at Nazarene Church Services

Communion services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday School begins at 9:30 with preaching at 10:30. N.Y.P.S. meets at 6:30 and the evening worship at 7:30. Prayer meeting is held each Wednesday night at 7:50.

Nazarene N.Y.P.S

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Nite Club Coal Range Mimi Chandler U. S Defense Corps Social Briefs of Bradford Franz Woodworth William Stone Mickle Tire & Accessory CO Union St Athens, O the Mutual Home and Savings Association E. Washington St Prater Son Dad Wheaton's Hostess Florence Jacobson Freeman Stoker Pilgrim Holiness Gloeckner Tou Way Colonial Finance CO Berry Hotel COX Bros Bennett Ice Cream Co Cross Bros Anderson W. Union St Purina Gree NYE Chevrolet Farm Service Dept Athens, Ohio Nelsonville, Ohio
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