Two Parachutes From Plane at Carpenter Ohio
Army photographer Major John H. Van Cleave and Lt. S. R. Summers bailed out from an AT 11 Beechcraft when fuel ran low over Albany. They landed near Carpenter State Experimental Farm after the Beechcraft crashed into a barn on Vesta Robinsons farm, killing cows but not catching fire. Searchers, aided by Highway Patrol and Civil Air Patrol, guarded the wreckage through the night while Red Cross workers provided sandwiches and coffee.
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Army
Albany
John H. van Cleave
St. Louis
R. Summers
Burker
Ind
Carpenter State Experimental Farm
Beechcraft
Vesta Robinson
VanCleave
Summers
Andrew Hoyt
State Highway Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Guy Gorby
Hoyts
Langley Field
Wright Field
Ohio
Huntington
W. Va
Darrah
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Ohio Power Co
Kenova
Athens
American Red Cross
Knit Those Scarfs The Red Cross Needs Them
Athens County Red Cross urges all persons to knit navy scarfs to meet a quota for shipment. Volunteers are asked to complete sleeveless sweaters helmets turtle neck sweaters and gloves for the Army and Navy and deliver them to Red Cross headquarters on E State St.
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Athens County
Red Cross
E. State
St. Love
Army
Navy
Indian Chief To Be at Union Church Friday
Chief White Feather of Souls' Harbor Columbus heads a one night revival service at Union Church Route 56 three and a half miles south of Athens Friday night Oct first. Everyone invited to attend.
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Union Church
White Feather
the Souls' Harbor
Columbus
Athens
Aberts Is Recovering After Wounding in France
Sergeant Aberts of Glouster Route 4, a coal miner with George M. Jones Corp, was evacuated to a field hospital after severe facial wounds in Normandy on June 18. Doctors removed steel from his cheek and treated with penicillin. He has served in the Army since October 1942. his parents are Mr and Mrs Edward Aberts and his brother Thomas, 24, is training at Camp Maxey.
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U.S. Army
NCEA
Ware
Rey D
Roar
Normandy
France
Aten
Aberts
Fief
George M. Jones Corp
Glouster
Edward Aberts
Thomas Aberts
Camp Maxey
Tex
Wanted by the FBI clerical workers and nurses
FBI seeks clerical workers and nurses for Washington DC headquarters. Clerical positions open to 18 to 40 year olds with high school or equivalent. pay $1,752 yearly, permanent with advancement. Nurses require practical experience. no age limit for registration. Apply to Special Agent in Charge Charles E Weeks, FBI, 637 US Court House, Cincinnati. Also local birth notices and hospital admissions listed for area residents.
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FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Charles E. Weeks
Fed Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Court House
Cincinnati
Rome Canaan Honor Group Is Announced
Rome Canaan students are named on the honor roll after six weeks of school. The list includes Freshmen Ruth Miller, Sophomores Virgin Jean Presley Mary Lowfiller Dorothy Russell Marion Gainer, Juniors Jessie Craveford Barbara Dutton, Seniors Robser Barrows Betty Parson, Alvin Walker Janice Chapman. Also named are Pact members for 1944-95: first grade Mex Agatha Harts second Mrs Merle Emon third Mire Freda Faber fourth Miss Extelia Seaman fifth Mary Mulligan sixth Gordon Ruth seventh Harold Harfeng eighth AB Christman. School activities started with a senior hayride, then a senior day ride and theater. The Sophomores hosted Halloween page. FHA and FFA plan events October 30 in the old gym. The Republican rally program includes Wyona Moore, Robert Barrows, Gott Dunfee, Charles Ackles, Josephine Almashay Jessie Crav fond Carol Ashcraft Athleen tis Winifred Nuzum Betty Whi Elsan Fuller Janice Chapman Eleanor Buck Alice Copley Bare fore Hyatt and Norma Root. The orchestra will play. The first program at the Farmers Institute is set for Thursday evening October 26. All community members are invited. The school orchestra will perform with Athaline Jarvis Gott Bunfee Robert Barrows and Charles Ackley. There is guidance on soybean bean processing for livestock feed. Irvin A. Wolfe notes protein meal certificates aid farmers under the 20 percent set aside order. The oil from processed beans is valuable for war and civilian needs. The certificate quantity depends on livestock, feed availability, and total 1944 soybeans sold.
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Canaan Aenoors
Freshmerr Uth Miller
Virgin Jean
Presley
Mary Low Filler
Dorothy Russell
Marion Gainer
Jessie
Craveford
Barbara Dutton
Robser Barrows
Betty Parsona
Alvin Walker
Janice Chapman
Pact
Mex
Agatha Harts
Mra
Merle Emon
Mire
Freda’ Faber
Tourthy
Extelia Seaman
Mise "Mary" Mulligan
Gordon’ Ruth
Harold Harfeng
Eigithe
A.B. Chritman
Kilvert
Barrow
Lucila Clifton
Wyona Moore
Robert Barrows
Gott "Dunfee
Charles Ackles
Josephine Almashay
Jessie" Cra Fond
Carol Ashcraft
Athieentis
Winifred Nuzum
Betty Whi Elsan O Fuller
Eleanor Buck
Gifts to War Fund Reach Fifth of County Quota
Athens County reports one fifth of its $25,970 National War Fund drive, led by chairman C. G. Houck. Nelsonville shows half of its $3,000 goal. Houck warns many gave less than last year and urges donors to match prior gifts. He cites USO needs and quotes Winthrop A. Aldrich on postwar obligations and continued support for Allied agencies.
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Athens County
C. G. Houck
Nelsonville
Houck
Lea
Houekemp
USO
Germany
Winthrop A. Aldrich
National War Fund
War Fund Progress and Local War Effort Update
The Womens Auxiliary of Albany Meth Dist Church plans a 1 30 pm meeting on Thursday Oct 26 with Edith Baughman presenting The Week of Prayer and Self Denial and Rev Thomas Smith speaking on For Home We Pray Services will be held. Chr Edwin Howells of The Plains receives two Bronze Stars while serving with the Army Air Forces ground crew in England and Wales for a furlough and relatives search.
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Womens Aoolony of Christan
Albany Methdlist Church
Edith Baughman
Thomas Smith
Edwin Howells
Jenny Howells
the Plains
Army Air Force
England
Howell's
W H. Howells
Columbus
Wales
Norma Jean Dry Taken To Mt. Carmel Again
Norma Jean Dry, daughter of Claude Dry, is back at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus for surgery on her left leg due to a bone knitting failure. After the operation the leg will be cast and she will remain in the hospital about two weeks then home for twelve more weeks of coast. She was badly injured July 20 from a cliff fall while at East Hill. She previously stayed in the hospital seven weeks and then at home six weeks in a full body cast.
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Norma Year Dry
Claude Dry
Shannon Ave
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Miss Dry
Inter
East Hil
Ody
Albany FFA Officers Training Meeting Report
Albany FFA officers Arnold Clark president Donald VanDyke vice president Jimmy Hutchison secretary Jimmy Allen treasurer Jack Carbaugh reporter Max Staneart sentinel attended an officers training school at McArthur High School to prepare for duties. A general assembly featured district supervisor of voice culture former speakers Harry Cogswell and ym Elliott. After business time, volleyball and other activities capped a day with under 160 boys present.
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Albany Chapel of
Future Farmers of America
McArthur High School
Albany
Arnold Clark
Donald VanDyke
Jimmy Hutchison
Jimmy Allen
Jack Carbaugh
Max Staneart
Fristrict
Kansas City
FFA
Harry Cogswell
Marietta
Ym Elliott
Feider
Pute
Public Letter from Representative Jenkins Urges War Victory
Thomas A Jenkins addresses voters including Republicans Democrats and armed forces offering service to all districts and states. He emphasizes bipartisan duty in Congress and speeding victory, bringing troops home, and pursuing a just durable peace while seeking continued public trust and elections every two years.
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People Generalte
School
Ciidren
Congress
Forthcom
Thomas A. Jenkins
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Midfield
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