Battery C Prepares for Major Louisiana Maneuver Battle
Sgt C K McKinstry reports Battery C of the 134th Field Artillery joining the Third Army at Oakdale La for the Battle of Louisiana. The piece details opposing Second Army forces under Gen Ben Lear and Third Army under Gen Krueger, the force composition, and a hurricane scare that disrupted drills with rain yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. McKinstry
National Guard
Athens
Louisiana
Oakdale
Third Army
8.8.8 Tonic Claims Restore Health And Vitality
The ad promotes 8.8.8 Tonic as a liquid supplement that relieves stomach discomfort and digestive issues. It promises restored blood color, stronger resistance to disease, and quick action, backed by scientific claims and numerous user testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Co
Two Fined by Mayor Arrests for Intoxication
Two individuals were jailed or fined after intoxication arrests. Leslie Mansfield was arrested at State and Court Streets by Officers Church and McBride and fined $100 plus costs by Mayor Clifford Connell and jailed for failure to pay. Elmer Dewey was arrested on South Court Street by Officers Bradfield and James, fined $5 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Mansfield
State and Court Sts
Church
McBride
Mansfield
Cliff Cornell
Elmer Dewey
S. Court St
Bradfield and
James
Troop 56 Holds Court for Tenderfoot and Second Class Badges
A court of honor at First Methodist Church awarded Tenderfoot to Hubert Frebault and Alfred Bethel. Second class badges went to Wally Laban Francis Frebault Danny Smith Don Bingman Bobby Cable Jack Stewart Joe Walburn and Harold Shields. The US flag was presented by the Women’s Auxiliary of the K T Cobb Cros sen Post American Legion. A first aid demo by Wally Laban and Don Kingman accompanied prize awards for merit badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John W. Danford
Danford
O. F. Rowland
E. F. Sells
William Cable
Hubert Frebault
Alfred Bethel
Wally Laban
Francis Frebault
Danny Smith
Don Bingman
Bobby Cable
Jack Stewart
Joe Walburn
Harold Shields
United States
Women's Auxiliary
K. T. Crossen Post
American Legion
F. P. Frebault
Thomas Morris
Don Kingman
Bob Cable
One Exam For Draftees Set To Begin In November
The army will require a single physical fitness test before induction starting about November 1. Athens Board No. 1 registrants will travel to Columbus for the exam, then return home. if pass, they will be notified and inducted when called without further testing. At least one more Athens exam is expected before the new system operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Headquarters
Athens Board No. 1
Athens
Trimble
Dover Townships
Columbus
Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Services
Rev Robinet becomes Broadwell's new minister and will preach again on Sunday evening. Local guests include John Young Roger Amesville and Mary Johnson Nelsonville. Several families from Columbus Amesville Bremen and Barberton visited or hosted events this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwell
Robinet
Joe Young
John Young
Roger
Amesville
Mary Johnson
Nelsonville
Hattie Hendershot
Ralph Fyock
Pittsburgh
Clarence White
Edward White
Columbus
George Smith
William Young
Hazel Burke
Charles Vanway
Ferb White
Bremen
Lotie Brill
Evalina Brill
Keith
Everett Starling
Hermon
Lester White
Flossie Nice
Oscar James
Raphael
Earl Sherman
Barberton
Frank Parsons
Bride of June Seeks Divorce After Short Marriage
Goldie Rankin filed for divorce from David Rankin Lafferty in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a marriage from June 25 in Hollister lasting under three months. The petition alleges assault and threats and asks restoration of her former name Mrs. Goldie Schonborn.
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Goldie Rankin
David Rankin
Lafferty, C
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Hollister
Goldie Schonborn
Astral Forecast Warns of Upheaval and Focused Progress
Friday’s stars predict high tempo and major events driving toward bold goals. Watch for sudden disruptive trends and plan changes due to stress or fatigue. Those with birthdays may see a year of notable progress amid delays. beware group tensions and possible impositions.
Collins Promoted in Army Air Corps Rank
Charles D. Collins of Dundas has been promoted from sergeant to first sergeant at Gunter Field Alabama while serving with the U S Army Air Corps He is a McArthur High School graduate and son of Mrs Maude Collins whose sheriff father was killed in the line of duty and whose mother became one of the first women sheriffs in the United States His brother Kenneth Collins serves in the Signal Corps.
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Dundas
Charles D. Collins
Maude Collins
Vinton County
Gunter Field
Ala
U. S. Army Air Corps
McArthur High School
Fletcher Collins
Kyger Women Meet at Mrs Chester Ward Home
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chester Ward. Devotional was led by Mrs. Mina Gilmore. Fifteen members and two visitors attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bradbury
Harry Tate
Wallace
New Lexington
Rufe
Nora Tate
Lester James
Phil
Huntington
Mary B. Rupe
Jean Rupe
Beth Abbott
Charleston
Dissolution Sought in Sturm and O Mara Well Drilling Firm
Glen Sturm filed suit in Nelsonville against Frank J. O Marl a and M N Bauman partners in Sturm and O Mara owners of well drilling machinery. He seeks dissolution of the partnership, an accounting of rights and liabilities, appointment of a receiver to run operations, and sale of assets.
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Athens County
Appointment of Executors for Anderson Estate in Athens Ohio
Foster B. Cornwell of Athens and Frank Thomas of Amesville named executors for the estate of James Orlando Anderson, deceased, of Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated August 27 1941. Probate Judge Francis D. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster B. Cornwell
Athens
Ohio
Frank Thomas
Amesville
James Orlando Anderson
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said County
Marine Corps Agent to Interview Athens Area Youth
First Sgt. Robert Bailey of the Chillicothe Marine Corps recruiting station will be at the Athens post office on Wednesday September 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. interviewing interested men aged 17 to 30. Enlistments offered are four years or for the duration of the national emergency. after a sergeant's exam, recruits go to Chillicothe for transport to Cincinnati for final testing, then to Parris Island for six weeks training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bailey
Marine Corps
Chillicothe
Athens
Marine Corps Reserve
Cincinnati
Parris Island
S. C
Ocean Territory Compared to High Altitude Land
A statement notes that the ocean territory at 12,000 feet below sea level equals 138 times the land area at the same 12,000 feet above sea level. It contrasts vast underwater expanse with elevated terrestrial regions.
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Ocean
Forged Check Passed At Store In Athens
W L Ulman manager of the Mechem Shoe Store on N Court St reported to Athens police that a check accepted for two pairs of shoes had been forged. The check bore a forged signature of a Guysville man. The suspect stood about six feet tall, light hair, 190 pounds, wearing overalls, and bought dress and work shoes.
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W. L. Ulman
Mechem
N. Court St
Athens
Guysville
Bank of Athens
Castor Bean Plant Reaches Unusual Height in Garden
Mrs. Bud Wilson of 58 Madison Ave reports a castor bean plant growing daily taller, now 11 feet 8.5 inches with a 6.5 inch thick stalk and 23.5 inch leaves. The seed came from Miss Florence Lash of 15 College St.
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Bud Wilson
Madison Ave
Wilson
Florence Lash
College St
Local hospital notes minor operation and observation
At Sheltering Arms David Handa of Millfield underwent a minor operation Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Thomas Dennison of Glouster has been admitted for medical observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Handa
Millfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Thomas Dennison
Glouster
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Wth
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Florence Rice
Edward Morris
Republic Picture
DR. Satan
Troop 56
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Kansas City
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L. Maurer
Bride of June
Collins
Army Air Corps
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Tucker
Richland Ave
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