Athens County registers 9036 in selective service
Athens County total registration reaches 9036, matching Muskingum County despite smaller population. Draft Board 1 and Board 2 tallied 3265 and 2711 respectively with 1526 in Athens city including 602 Ohio University students. Nelsonville and Glouster precincts reported totals, while ROTC units aided signups amid longer registration times.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
O. K. Parrett
Muskingum County
Parrett
Dover
Teehin
Atueewit
Ohio University
Hemlock Grange to Host Saturday Night Lunch
Mr and Mrs E L Story and Mrs Ward Smith lead a committee to serve lunch at Hemlock Grange Saturday night. Pie sandwiches and coffee will be served after judging apple pies entered in the baking contest.
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E. L. Story
Ward Smith
Hemlock Grange
Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic A Family Medicine
An advertised general system tonic made from roots and herbs claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation. Purchase adds 10 cents per bottle to cover packing and mailing charges.
Tonto Oil Liniment Promoted for Neuralgia and Ailments
An advertisement markets Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for neuralgia pains stiff neck from drafts muscular cramps and soreness of muscles due to exertion exposure or fatigue mosquito bites frost bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains, and notes connection with Big Chief Tonic.
Damages Sought In Dual Auto Collision Suits
Two damage suits filed in Common Pleas Court stem from a Route 50 crash on August 2 involving Bruce K Wimner. Plaintiff Martha Sue Potter, two years old, claims $5 000 for injuries after being thrown against a window. Abel B Potter seeks $5 200 for himself including skull fracture and other injuries to his knee shoulder ribs. his car was destroyed.
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Common Pleas Court
Bruce K. Wimner
Boyd Potter
Martha Sue
Potter
Abel B. Potter
Wimner
Martha Sue Potter
Route 50
Hebbardsville
Able Potter
PTA Benefit At Mechanicsburg School Tonight
The Athens Township PTA hosts its annual benefit at Mechanicsburg school at 7 30 P M with local and Ohio University talent. Prizes will be awarded and tickets are sold by PTA members and school children. Proceeds fund playground equipment. The next PTA meeting is Friday evening October 25.
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Athens Township Pta
Mechanicsburg
Ohio University
PTA
Youths Admit Stealing Cars From Lancaster to Pomeroy
Three boys from the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster were jailed after escaping with two others. Police identified Paul Kramer 17, Edward Blankenship 18 of Cincinnati, and Donald Clark 18 of Fremont as admitting stealing and abandoning four cars and breaking into a filling station near Athens. The others remain at large and may be sent to Mansfield Reformatory.
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Logan
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Louis Reynolds
Paul Kramer
F Edward Blankenship
Cincinfiati
Donald Clark
Fremont
Reynolds
Pomeroy
Athens
Mansfield Reformatory
Mrs Ringer Dies at Home of a Daughter
Mrs Susan Ringer aged 62 died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Nellie Sparks in Uniah Furnace. She leaves husband Homer Ringer two sons John and Guy Forrest of Lancaster and two daughters Mrs Sparks and Mrs Elizabeth Mace of MercArthur. Funeral arrangements had not been completed today.
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Nelsonville
Susan Ringer
Nellie Sparks
Uniah Furnace
Homer Ringer
John
Guy Forrest
Lancaster
Sparks
Elizabeth Mace
MercArthur
Athens Airways expands Civil Pilot Training with new plane
Athens Airways completes C P T A school equipment for aviation training with a Waco Army type primary trainer arriving for advanced students from Ohio University. Ten students will be selected from graduates of the primary course. The facility includes 12 hangared planes, upgraded offices, and university personnel coordinating ground and flight instruction.
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Athens
Waco
C.P.T
United States
Army
A. L. Tucker
West Lafayette
Ind
Athens Municipal
Athens Airways
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Civic Progress
National Defense
William M. Young
Ohio University
C. L. Dow
BE. F. Wilsey
Engineering
Wright Field
Dayton
Super Hall
H.p. Pratt and Whitney
Leave Cars at Home Athens Town Prepares for Homecoming
Hundreds of visitors expected in Athens for Ohio University Home Coming events. Mayor Cliff Corneil urges residents to park vehicles away from the business district and requests wholesale deliveries before 9 am to keep streets clear for the festivities.
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Athens
Ohio University
Cliff Corneil
Hospital Surgery and Admissions Report
At Sheltering Arms Joseph Verity of 117 Mill St underwent an emergency surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning. Julius Manning of Millfield Route 2 had a similar operation last night. Jess Orr of Athens Route 1 was admitted for medical attention last night and released today.
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Joseph Verity
Mill St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Julius Manning
Millfield
Jess Orr
Athens
Johnson to Speak on Third Term Issue at 10
Senator Johnson of California will address the third term issue at 10 o clock over the Columbia Broadcasting System. Announcement made at Athens County Republican headquarters today.
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Johnson
California
Columbia Broadcasting System
Athens County
Rome Grange Meets in Stewart for Conference on Rome Candidates
At the Rome Grange meeting in Stewart on Wednesday night October 23 the Albany Grange team will confer the Third and Fourth pestilence on candidates of Rome Grange.
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Rome Grange
Stewart
Albany Grange
Rome Range
Clyde Clark and Dunfee Sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory
Clyde Clark and William Dunfee were sent to Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty to October grand jury charges. Clark faced breaking and entering the William Roush bar premises and theft of a race horse, harness, and two blankets valued at 38 dollars. Dunfee was convicted for stealing numerous items from the James Thompson and Curtis W Janssen homes.
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Clyde Clark
William Dunfee
Mansfield Reformatory
Common Pleas
O. F. Rowland
Institution
Charles Evans
Clark
William Roush
Dunfee
Jamés Thompson
Curtis W. Janssen
Improvements Made In School Play House
The first grade at West Side School builds a play house in their room corner. Billy Marlow redoes a chair while Keith Gloeckher paints the table. Willa Jean Marlow adds a stove. Bill Wolfe supplies wallpaper to be used soon. Jetty Galvin brings bouquets daily and Joy Gilham adds a neck goldfish for the display.
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West Side
Billy Marlow
Keith Gloeckher
Willa Jean Marlow
Bill Wolfe
Jetty Galvin
Joy Gilham
NYA Inspectors Arrive to Review Athens Training School
NYA area supervisor Mr Tilford Jewel arrived in Athens from Zanesville to inspect the NYA Messenger Aviation Mechanic's Training School housed in the old waterworks building. Accompanying him are local NYA supervisor Mr FE S Haller and Ohio University Dean William M Youfig.
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Tilford Jewel
NYA
Athens
Zanesville
NYA Messenger Aviation Mechanic’s Training
FE. S. Haller
William M. Youfig
Ohio University
Fire destroys home. Salvation Army aids destitute family
Major W. W. Hinshaw of the Salvation Army in Athens appeals for furniture clothing and bedding for a family of two boys ages 1 and 3 whose Nel sonsville Route 1 home was wiped out by a Monday night fire. Those with items to give should call 20652 and army representatives will arrange pickup.
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W. W. Hinshaw
Salvation Army
Athens
Nelsonsville
Dance at Athens Junior High Sponsored by Student Council
The Athens Junior High School hosted a student council sponsored dance this afternoon from 3 15 to 4 30 in the upstairs hall. Music was provided by a phonograph.
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Athens Junior High School
Ton Jon tonics offer relief for stomach and liver woes
Ton Jon No 1 targets stomach ailments including indigestion belching bloating ulcers and heart palpitations while Ton Jon No 2 aids liver and gallbladder digestion and bile flow and Ton Jon No 3 addresses urinary and prostate issues. A Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store agent at 9 W Union St Athens Ohio promotes the line.
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Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
Nature
Quick's
Cut Rate Drug Store
Union St
Athens
Ohio
Mulac Addresses Jaycees on Civil Pilot Training
Vince Milae of Athens Kways, Inc, spoke to 45 Athens Jaycees on the Civil Pilot Training program and plans for advanced training. He reported pass rates in the last course, outlined pilot license requirements, and described post lesson examinations. New members Frank Cook, Wesley Miller, Morgan Fenke joined. John Phillips attended.
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Vince Milae
Athens Kways, Inc
Berry
Athens Junior Chamber of Coremerce
Jaycees
Mulac
Keet
Traverse City
Mich
Michigan
Athens Field
Frank Cook
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Wesley Miller
NYA
Morgan Fenke
Scott's Store
John Phillips
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