Area No. 2 to Screen 60 Registrants in Nelsonville
Sixty Athens County Draft Board No. 2 registrants, including three transfers, are ordered to report at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville on Thursday morning for screening tests as a preliminary step to possible induction. Names listed include Paul Kenneth Oakley, John Joseph Rettenmeyer, and others from Nelsonville and nearby towns, with transfers from Dayton Harris, Ira Corwin, and Harold Wolf noted.
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Paul Kenneth Oakley
Columbus
Kentner St
John Joseph Rettenmeyer
Chestnut St
Charles William Adkins
Willoughby
Ohio
Patton St
Clifford Earl Weiss
Elizabeth St
Thurman Johnson
Franklin St
Dan Shay, Jr
E. Columbus St
Raymond Edwin Coepe
Clarence Milton Jones
Poplar St
Merrill Cox
W. Columbus St
Clinton Boteman
W. Franklin St
Don William Campbell
St. Charles St
Carl Robert Bruce
Jackson St
Frank Joseph Delong
Floyd William Brown
Carrol Earl Linscott
Millfield
Ted Nelson Carpenter
Trimble
Wayne William Koehler
Guysville
Kermit I. Hanning
Franklin George McGirr
Little Hocking
RFC
John W. Drake
Buchtel
Clarence Hiram Brown
Athens Rt
Roger Burns Halbirt
Howard Lavern Starlin
Stewart Rt
Max Nanna
Raymond Monroe Cole
Frost
George Earl Huddy
Leonard Earl McVey
Albany
Willard Theodore Tabler
Stewart
Werley Clifton Sickels
Mineral
William Paul Durfee
Amesville
Isaac H. Goins
Clayton Jessie Perry
Arthur Lee Koon
Nel
Sonville
Elmo Vance Barnhart
Coolville
Ray Nichols
Sharpsburg
William Warren Prater
Carbondale
George Graydon Daugherty
Roy Arnold
Carl Lewis Hoisington
John Teal
Union Furnace
Clyde EF. Stout
Racine
Warren Maxel Kasler
Richard Henry Hickman
Donald Dean Mansfield
George Thomas Dailey
William Everett Bosworth
Shade
John Richard Border
Worthington
Donald Arthur Skeels
William Anderson Hines
Ames Two
Melvil Alvin Teal
Walter E. Murphy
Kent
Kenneth Flyin Elliott
New Marshfield
Kenneth Foster Murphy
Charles Lee Skiver
Henry David Bratton
Military Pictures Shown to Ohio Guard Company
Moving pictures were shown to members of Company B Ohio State Guard last night at Ath ens Armory by Sgt Edward Raber and Pvt Kenneth Waggoner both from Ohio University ROTC. Films included Hasty Fortifications Field Fortifications School of the Soldier and Infantry Drill of Squads.
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Ohio State Guard
Athens
Edward Raber
Kenneth Waggoner
Ohio University Rotc
Photo of Second Lieutenant Hunter Taken Before Fatal Crash
The above image shows Second Lieutenant Lawrence W. Hunter who died Oct 17 in an airplane crash. The photo was taken ten days prior and received by his parents Mr and Mrs Clark Hunter of New Marshfield three days before news of the tragedy reached them.
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Lawrence W. Hunter
Clark Hunter
New Marshfield
Republicans Plan Rallies in Four Ohio Towns This Week
Campaign events set for Nelsonville Amesville Glouster and New Marshfield Thursday and Friday nights feature Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins keynote. Speakers include Stanley Mechem for state senate and Dr. E LeFever with O K Parrott backing the judicial ticket.
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Nelsonville
Amesville
Glouster
New Marshfield
Thomas A. Jenkins
Stanley Mechem
E. LeFever
O. K. Parrott
American Legion
Training series opens for Citizens Defense Corps volunteers
The Citizens Defense Corps offers three training classes for all units lacking training. The first session Thursday Oct 29 at 7 30 pm on the Ohio University Science Hall third floor covers fire fighting led by Athens Fire Chief Clarence Parker and Prof JL P Eblin.
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Ohio University Science Hall
Athens City
Clarence Parker
JL. P. Eblin
Ohio U
Frank Guillum
Super Hall
Harold E. Wise
Glouster Stores Stay Open On Payday Thursday Afternoon
Notice announces pay day hours for Glouster retail stores extending to 6 30 PM Thursday. Also a probate notice names John H. Gillett of Athens as administrator of Sarah J. Gillett's estate and sets a four month claim period for creditors from October 18 1942. Probate Judge Francis D White signs the notice.
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John H. Gillett
R. D
Athens
Ohio
Sarah J. Gillett
Athens County
Ibia
Prancis D. White
Said County
Draft Papers To Reach Ohio University Men
Athens County Selective Service Board announces that men aged 18 and 19 enrolled at Ohio University will receive two questionnaires as they near 20. One selects classification, the other aids vocational placement. Gov Bricker appointed Dean Laurence W. Lange and Dr. Robert B. Eckles as advisers to assist registrants. Lange in Cutler Hall and Eckles in Ellis Hall 100. Office hours will be posted.
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Athens City Hall
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John W. Bricker
Laurence W. Lange
Robert B. Eckles
Dean Lange
Cutler Hall
Doctor Eckle
Ellis Hall
Navy recruit completes Great Lakes training and leaves home
Walter Nyle Strawser 20, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Strawser of Athens Ohio, ends recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois. He will take a nine day leave and then attend a Navy service school or be assigned to active duty at sea or a shore station. He endured the Navy vigorous physical program drills and customs instruction during training.
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U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Walter Nyle Strawser
Raymond Strawser
State St
Athens
Ohio
Navy
Strawser
David Weaver Dies at Broadwell in Athens County
Broadwell Ohio David Clark Weaver age 87 died Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter Clara Parsons after a monthlong illness from a broken hip. He was a retired farmer who spent life in Athens and Washington Counties. Survived by son John of Chesterhill two brothers Charles and William of Belpre two half brothers Joe of Stewart and Fred unknown, 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Mt Liberty A B Church conducted by Rev E R Robinett burial in church cemetery. Friends may call at Parsons home after 5 pm tonight.
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Clara Parsons
Athens
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Chesterhill
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William
Belpre
Joe
Stewart
Fred
Mt. Liberty A. B
E. R. Robinett
Parsons
Hospital roundup notes local admissions and dismissals
Mr. Aaron Wilson Chauncey admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital last Friday in serious condition. Robert Brentlinger Lima Ohio Wesleyan football player head injury dismissed Monday. Ben Black Athens Route 2 and wife welcomed a daughter born at the hospital Saturday night. Owen Ley Glouster admitted last Saturday for medical treatment dismissed today. Mrs Erma Wagner Athens Route 2 underwent major surgical operation Saturday. Mrs Francis Thompson Trimple and Mrs Mary F E Bethel 47 W Washington St dismissed today. Others include Miss Ellen Wood St Joseph Mo university infirmary Robert Whippie Athens Route 1 Miss Myrtle O Brien 100 Richland Ave and Mrs Leta Gould Stewart Route 1. In early Biblical times cedar symbolized strength and worth.
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Chauncey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Robert Brentlinger
Lima
Ohio Wesleyan
Ben Black
Athens
Owen Ley
Glouster
Erma Wagner
Francis ‘Thompson
Trimple
Mary FE. Bethel
Washington St
Ellen Wood
Ohio University
St. Joseph
University Infirmary
Robert Whippie
Myrtle O'Brien
Richland Ave
Leta Gould
Stewart
Scrap Book Keeps Messages for Sheriff Bateman
Mrs. Anna Riley sister of Athens County Sheriff George Bateman is compiling a scrap book of all cards and messages sent to Aim at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Cards should be addressed to Room 327. No change reported today on Sheriff Bateman’s condition.
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Anna Riley
Athens County
George Bateman
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Bateman
County farmers to boost hog production in 1943
Athens County farmers plan to raise hog output beyond the 10 percent federal target as Secretary Wickard calls for larger spring farrowings and heavier hog weights. Frank Pugh, AAA chairman, warns timely marketing to avoid a market glut amid rising meat demand from military, Lend Lease, and civilians.
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Frank Pugh
Claude R. Wickard
U. S
Pugh
Athens County
Claud Wickard
Youths Admit Stealing $110 From Lucasville Restaurant
Athens City police said two Lucasville youths confessed to robbing a Lucasville restaurant of more than $100. Forrest Stafford 15 and Junior C. Blevins 17 were arrested after arriving in Athens by bus from Chillicothe. They carried $110 in wrapped coins at the time of arrest.
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J. B. Grogan
Forrest Stafford
Junior C. Blevins
Athens
Chillicothe
Grogan
Ohio C of C Reports Athens County Finances
William Evans of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Department will present a survey of Athens County finances at a Thursday night meeting. The report, based on six weeks of work and sources from the Courthouse and state auditor's office, includes a department breakdown and copies for attendees. Officials and Tax Committee members of the District Council will attend alongside Agricultural and Taxation Committee members.
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Athens County
William Evans
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Athens County Commissioners
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State Auditor's
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District Council of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Roe
Jerry C. Lash Dies Suddenly at 87 in Athens
Jerry C. Lash age 87 died suddenly from a heart ailment at his home 19 Mill Street. Born in Alexander Township he farmed there before moving to Athens. He leaves wife Julia and daughters Mrs J L White Columbus Mrs W R Cable Athens and Mrs R L Thomas San Marino California plus brothers George B Lash and L J Lash of Athens. Funeral plans pending word from California daughter.
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Jerry C. Lash
Mill St
Alexander Township
Athens
Lash
Julia Lash
J. L. White
Columbus
W. R. Cable
R. L. Thomas
San Marino
Cal
George B. Lash
L. J. Lash
California
Farmers May Obtain Fertilizer From AAA
Athens County AAA chairman Frank Pugh announced fertilizer is available for farmers to apply on old meadows new seed beds or pasture lands. Applications are at the AAA office 14 Court St.
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Frank Pugh
Athens County
AAA
Court St
Nazarene Church School Convention Opens in Athens
The Sunday School convention starts this afternoon at the Athens Church of the Nazarene and will conclude with a 7 30 p m session tonight Speakers are Rev A S London and Mrs London The former is a noted Sunday School worker Tomorrow the Londons appear at The Plains Nazarene Church.
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A. S. London
Mrs. London
Tomovrrow
Londons
Plains Nazarene Church
Athens merchants to close for Armistice Day hour
Athens retail merchants will close their stores from 11 a.m. to noon on Armistice Day November 11. The announcement was made today by John W. Bolin, executive secretary of the Athens Retail Merchants Association.
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Athens
John W. Bolin
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Tom Jenkins for Congress gains across Athens County
The voters of Athens County are urged by Republicans and Democrats to cast ballots for Tom Jenkins for member of Congress, claiming broad benefits and no downsides from support in the race.
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Tom Jenkins
Congress
Immigration
Finance
Athens County
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