Athens County World War II history volumes acquired
The Edwin Watts Chubb Library adds an eight volume set titled Athens in World War II. Compiled from Messenger clippings donated by Gordon K. Bush, the project documented Athens and Athens County efforts from 1942 to 1945. High school students directed the project under teachers guidance with Ohio University history professor Albert Volwhler aiding.
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Athens
Edwin Watts Chubb
Athens County
Messenger
Gordon K. Bush
Margaret Williams
Clarence D. Stamford
Emerson G. Cliffton
Maxwell Ferguson
Albert T. Volwhler
Ohio University
Ohio War History Commission
Anne Keating
County Officials Explore Infirmary Remodel for Children
Athens County commissioners and the Child Welfare Board met with Columbus architect Curtiss Inscho to discuss preliminary plans to convert the Chauncey infirmary into a welfare facility for housing children. A full inspection of the main building and surrounding structures was conducted.
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Athens County Commissioners and Child Welfare Board
Columbus
Chohmuius DE Lvidic
Chauncey
Welfare Board
Curtiss Inscho
Inscho
Insche
Chauncey Institution
Peterson's Ointment touted for piles relief and sleep
The advertisement claims millions have found fast relief from itching and smarting piles with Peterson's Ointment priced 40c and 60c. A reader reports relief and better sleep, money back if not satisfied.
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Peterson
Adv
Consolidation Not in Plans, PTA Is Told
Albany PTA members heard Supt Glen M Hanes deny rumors he aims to move schools and urged support for upcoming levies and the county board election. Discussion covered Albany sanitary upgrades, a fourth grade position, and PTA convention reports. Local students Jean Van Dyke and Sharon Vorhes performed a piano duet. Farmers and sportsmen meet Athens County to elect delegates for a district meeting in Waverly at 7 30 p m Thursday in city council rooms. open to all interested.
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Albany Consolidated School Pta
Glen M. Hanes
Hanes
Athens County
PTA
County Board of Education
Eldon Dailey
Albany
James Trout
Albany Pta
Henry Bobo
Trout
Bobo
Dale Scott
Boyd Potter
Jean van Dyke
Sharon Vorhes
Waverly
Prayer Band to Meet at Webb Home With Elswick Leader
Graham Chapel groups discuss plans as the Prayer Band schedules a Thursday meeting at the Webb residence led by Fred Elswick. The gathering aims to refine prayer activities and community outreach.
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Graham Chapel
Jim Webb
Fred Elswick
Victims of Blood Starvation Urged to Try New Hematinic
A sensational ad claims thousands suffer from blood starvation, with pallor and low energy. It promotes a new hematinic product Certa-Vin, says it rebuilds red blood cells and improves digestion, with effects in days and a course lasting three to seven weeks, available at THE ATHENS PHARMACY.
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Athens
Athens County Land Transfers Snapshot
A series of land transfer records across Athens County towns including Athens Buchtel Coolville York Two Moore's Addition and Trimble Township. Transactions list grantees such as Beatrice Seiple Myrtle Ball Abe Burdette and Samuel McKeen with parcels ranging from lots and tracts to fractional interests and farm properties.
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Mary T. Porter
Beatrice Seiple
Athens
Oral Daugherty
R. V. Oakley
Myrtle Alice Ball
Buchtel
Samuel C. McKeen
Abe
Ila C. Burdette
Coolville
Ila Burdette
Samuel
Ruth McKeen
J. D. McClanahan
Robert E. Hedges
Canaan
Miles R. Brooks
John W. Turn
York
Roe A. Rorick
Arthur S. Rorick
James V. Chase
Lowell H. Chase
Ohio Company
Lee
Montrose Corwin
Clifford Sanders
Albany
Anna Linton
Robert Whitmore
York Township
James Ff. Bean
Elaine R. McKinney
the Plains
Nellie Milhoan
Raymond Hamble
Acre
Trimble Township
Helen K. McClain
Mary Kenney
Moore's
Grace L. Ashcraft
Orla L
Ash‘craft
Guysville
Francis Marion Stephens
Charles Ff. Abbott
Waterloo Township
Marvin Phillips
O. T. Williams
Rice
Hospital Notes Sheltering Arms Admission List
Hospital notes from Sheltering Arms list admissions and dismissals in Athens Chauncey and surrounding areas. Russell Dorr and Mrs Ariel Lausche undergo surgery, with other patients and accompanying relatives noted by town and route.
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Russell Dorr
Athens
Ariel Lausche
Jean Mathews
Change in Regulations Of BUC Is Reported
Ohio unemployment rule now requires employers to file a separation report only after a former worker files for benefits. Previously reports were due for every layoff or voluntary separation. Marriage licenses list Charles Clarey Jr and Ruth Elaine Bullock.
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BUC
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Clarey, Jr
Chauncey
Ruth Elaine Bullock
Millfield
Athens Woman Struck by Car At Intersection
An Athens woman, Mrs. E Herndon Hudson, 234 State St, was treated for shock and injuries after being struck by a car at the intersection of BE Washington and College Streets. The driver Lloyd D. Kittle of Ashville said sun glare blinded him as he turned from E Washington onto College. he was not jailed. Mrs. Hudson's husband, Dr E Herndon Hudson, health director at Ohio University, was notified.
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Athens
Washington
College
E. Herndon Hudson
State St
Ohio University Infirmary
Lloyd D. Kittle
Ashville
Kittle
Fred James
Band Tag Day Raises Funds for Athens High
Athens High School band Tag Day collected 780.32 as band director W C Fingerhut announced. Band mothers sold hot dogs and drinks for 183.01 during the football game, and Saturday members conducted house to house calls and street sales totaling 597.31. Fingerhut thanked the people of Athens for their generous support and said the funds will buy new instruments and uniforms.
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Athens
W. C. Fingerhut
Fingerhut
Waltonians Plan Fall Meeting With Film
Waltonians of the Athens chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the IOOF Hall. D K Seward president said the meeting will feature the film Green Harvest as part of the first fall session.
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Athens
Izaak Walton League
IOOF
D. K. Seward
Seward
Waltonians
Temperature swing and river level reported in Athens note
The mercury spanned a 37 degree range with a high of 76 and a low of 39 degrees observed by Athens weather observer Mrs. C N France. The Hocking River remained at 2.6 feet for five days.
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C. N. France
Athens Weather Observer
Hocking
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C. L. Poston
Palmer St. Tel
ABC
Griffin Abc
Griffin
Athens National Guard
Armory
National Guard
Pfe
Claude Nease
Pomeroy
John R. Carr
James L. Hendricks
Nease
Denver Scott
Lester A. Pittman, Jr
R.F.D
Cpl
Harold Grover
Hoopers Addition
Mechanicsburg
Oris Eugene Clyse
Alexander Township
Florence H. Kennedy
Glen Mingus
Kennedy Subdivision
Tlic William Caraway, Chauncey
Medical
Richard O'Leary
Zaleski
Clarence Nichols
Basil Bennett
Amesville
Kenneth Elliot
New Marshfield
R. E. Spiers
Ethel Brooks
Jeffrey Wiseman
A. M. Lewis
Donut Shop
Athena Theatre
Athens, Ohio
Rise
Cess
Mercury
Republic
W. Union
Chelsea
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Carthage-Troy
Board of Education
John Humphrey Wilbur Scott Russell Baily
Herman Taylor
Committee For Better Schools
Wilbur L. Scott
Albany High School
Nehi Beverages
Glen's Diner
Greyhound Bus
Royal Crown Bottling Works
Middleport
Socony Vacuum Oil Co
Ness
A. F. Jeutter
America
ROY E. Hawk & CO. Investment Securities
Cline Bldg
Athens, O
E. Main
Pomeroy, O
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