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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1946

Page

2

Two Youth Groups Leave York Area for Army Depot

Registrants from Athens County boards depart by bus to Fort Hayes Columbus for induction or preinduction examinations. Inductees include Robert Johnson Earl Williams Philip Bateman Gerald Drescher and others. preinduction group lists Richard Six Harold Six Gerald Blair Kermit Hawk and several neighbors with addresses across Nelsonville Athens Coolville and Guysville.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board Jett Fort Hayes Columbus Robert Kenneth Johnson Madison St Earl Everett Williams Athens Re Philip Daniel Bateman Charles St Oral Claris Cain Coolville John Henry Ruth Athens James Henry Bolin Albany Gerald Lewis Drescher Myers St Norfolk Richard Elza Deanville Harold Lewis Six Gerald Hubert Blair Jack‘son I Kermit Eldon Hawk

Elk Officials To Be Installed

Nelsonville Elks will install newly elected officers for the coming year at their regular meeting Tuesday night April 2 at 8 o'clock. Lunch will be served after the session.

Nelsonville The Elks

Pioneer Family Member Visits York in Nelsonville

Miss Freida Bull of Bozeman Montana, associate professor at the University of Montana, visits her Nelsonville cousins Mrs John Herrold and Mr Herrold. The gathering recalls Nelsonville history from founding to present with relatives from Parks Saltz Wolfe Sharp George and Fischer attending. Refreshments were served.

Nelsonville Freida Bull Bozeman, Mont John Herrold Herrold Miss Bull Nelson Woodard Aurilla Parker John M. Parker Parker Fred Bull Freida Edna Bull Bozeman University of Herrora W. H. Parks R. W. Parks John H. Saltz Walter Wolfe Stacy Sharp W. M. George Doris, Pergrin Julius Fischer

Carl Glancy Dies At County Sanitorium

Nelsonville Carl Eugene Glancy son of Mr and Mrs Vance Glancy of Orbiston died Saturday night in the Franklin County Sanit orium where he had been taken two months ago for treatment He was single and survived by nine sisters and brothers including Mrs Velma Fuller Mrs Catherine Sargent Logan Mrs Grace Ayers Columbus Miss Hazel of McConnelsville June Richard Clarence and Victor at home and grandmother Mrs Alice Glancy of Orbiston Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Orbison Methodist Church with burial at Greenlawn Nelsonville Friends may call at the family home at any time

Nelsonville Carl Eugene Glancy Vance Glancy Orbiston Franklin County Glancy Velma Fuller Catherine Sargent Logan Grace Ayers Columbus Hazel McConnelsville June Richard Clarence Victor Alice Glancy Orbison Methodist Church Greenlawn

Services Set For John Williams In Murray City

Funeral services for John Williams held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Murray City Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Morgan. Burial will follow at Greenlawn, Jacksonville. Friends may visit his brother Frank’s home at any time.

Nelsonville John Williams Murray City Morgan Greenlawn Wneksonville Frank

Presbyterian Group To Meet Wednesday

The First Presbyterian Church holds its 77th annual congregational meeting on Wednesday evening April 3 at 7 p m Reports and elections essential to church operations will be addressed. A second item notes a class meeting in Nelsonville with the Ange Bala of the Christ group to meet at Vie oo Starkey Tuesday.

First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Christ Starkey

Protest Letter Demands Apology in Nelsonville Police Court

A retired World War One veteran writes to Mayor Oral Daugherty protesting two World War II veterans fined for sidewalk parking. He argues the men were innocent, requests an apology and refund of $18.60 from the $100 government readjustment grant, praising their service and urging city action.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Bs Tsl T. F. Mulligan Glenford Dugan American Legion Armed Forces of United States

Nelsonville Social Notes Circle Meets at New Home

Hamley Run Circle members gathered Thursday at Mrs William Adams new home for a social and business session They reviewed the first two chapters of Your World Tomorrow followed by a lengthy discussion Hostess aided by her daughter served refreshments to two visitors and several members including Mrs J R Young Mrs Samuel Thompson Miss Clara Perry and others The Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday April 4 at 730 am at Mrs Glenn Allens home with hostesses Mrs Dow Bowers Mrs Charles Barron and Mrs George Shaner assisting.

Hamley Run William Adams John, MacClain George Dishong Forest Pierce J. R. Young Samuel Thompson Clara Perry Albert Brewer Grover Young Reuben Pierce John MacClan Knowles Martin Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Glenn Allen Dow Bowers Charles Barron George Shaner

Amesville Play Selections Cyclone Sally slated for April 6

Amesville seniors chose Cyclone Sally a three act comedy about mistaken identity to be performed April 6. Cast includes Mary Sealock as Cyclone Sally with a long list of student actors directed by Mass Nell ie Woolley and Miss Julia White. Local notes mention hospital visit and weekend visits plus small town updates.

Amesville Cyclone Sally Mary Sealock Paul Morris David Thompson Willie Blunk Robert_ Cunningham Jack Webster Robert Masecher Jim Jerkins Wahneta Wolfe Jenny Thatcher Caroli Gardner Ruth Thatcher Danna Kuhns Effie Warden Mary Armstrong Vivian Vernon Mass Nellie Woolley Julia White Seaman Robert, Webster Toedo Sidney Carpenter University Hospital, Columbus Riley Thompson Denzil Anderson Willoughby Wail Thompson Gloustec Carl Sedwick Mina Thompson Harriett Jewell Athens Max Robinson Jeff Akron Robert Morehead Skyline Richmond Thei F. N. Gifford Allen Sayre Ohio Columbus Jenne Haxbrow Nate Lochars Bitche Thomfson Galloway Paros Carl Antle Clare Faultare Pittghiveh A. A. Antle Pearl Walker John Smith

Carpenter undergoes appendectomy in Logan hospital

John Jackie Carpenter, son of Mrs. Marian Reeves of Nelsonville, had an appendectomy at Gibbons Hospital in Logan this Saturday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville John Jackie) Carpenter Gibbons Hospital Logan Marian Reeves

Death of Alva Bickel Attributed to Heart Ailment

Alva L Bickel 57 was found dead Saturday evening near Laurel Fun Road oil wells. He had arrived to work at a pump and reportedly died soon after. His physician cited heart ailment. Funeral at Union Furnace UB Church Tuesday at 2. Buried Oak Grove cemetery Logan. Survived by wife Harriet, son Lester C Columbus, daughter Mrs. Mary Staten, and grandchildren.

Nelsonville Alva L Bickel Laurel Fun Road W Bickel Pumner Nition Harriett Lester C. Columbus Mary Staten Union Furnace Oak Grove Logan

Seven Appear Sunday in City Court

NELSONVILLE Seven arraignments on intoxication complaints were held in Mayor Oral Daugherty s court Sunday. Three were sent to Athens County Jail for non payment. All pleaded guilty. Windie Webb Wright of Nelsonville and Pickett of Carbon W Va were fined 25 dollars plus costs. Emery Collins Floyd Dearth and Charles Adkins of Nelsonville were fined 50 dollars plus costs. Windle Collins and Dearth were committed to jail. Earlier three traffic cases were heard. Fisk Nelsonville fined 15 dollars. Sims Nelsonville fined 10 dollars. Pierce Nelsonville Rt 1 fined 25 dollars. Wesley Thompson Nelsonville Rt 1 fined 25 dollars. Ruth Martin s father arrested. Hatfield Rob ert Hatfield Kimberly fined 5 dollars. Hoce and Cherniak pleaded guilty and fined 20 dollars each.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Athens County Ed Windie Ash Webb Ralph Wright Tom Pickett Carbon W. Va Emery Collins Floyd Dearth Charles Adkins Windle Collins Dearth Junior A. Fisk Staite Highway Patrol Joe Sims Joe H. Pierce Nelsonville Rt. 1 Wesley Thompson Everett Hewlett Ruth Martin Robert Hatfield Kimberly Floyd Brown Hatfield Raymond McCombs State Highway Patrol Harrison Hoce Albert Cherniak

Local notes from The Plains on kin, visits, and housing

The Plains notes list calls for Mr Hugh Nida for illness of father and various Sunday visits by families from Columbus Athens Nelsonville Parkersburg and Ridge. Families include Swyers Cullison Wilson Montgomery Byrd and McBraver with travel between Vere Ridge Nelsonville and Athens. A new baby was named Richard Lee and Aaron McGrath plans to build behind the Methodist Church.

Plains Dana Swift Jacobsburg Mary McAbraver Point Pleasant W. Va Hugh Nida Yerh Wilson and Sons Coral Bwyers Vere Ridge Billy Wilson Swyers Basil Cullison Richard Lee Ernest Scott Snyder W. Dunnick Culp Columbus Melvin Tathert Missouri Leonard Herman Humphrey Bruce Lancaster Minnie Humphrey Lucy Montgomery Gus Kyle Chulicothe Herb Wilson Montgomery Wilson Athens Carl Browne Aaron McGrath Basil Curlison, Jr Homer Byrd Nelsonville Lucille Wilson Russell Umblebee Parkersburg Herp Wilson Andy Krevesti Eldon Hardy Wiliam Hook

Vernon Stephens Goes to Mexican League For Five Years

Vern Stephens, star shortstop of the St Louis Browns, signed by the Pasquel brothers of Mexico for five years as they push to elevate the Mexican League to big league status. Three New York Giants players also accepted offers but were dismissed by Giants president Horace Stoneham. The Mexican League, now eight teams with foreign player limits, races to attract more major leaguers within two weeks. Stephens cited he will take the best offer and noted his salary remains undisclosed though not less than his St Louis amount.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Pasquel Brothers Mexico United States Pasquels Vernon Junor) Stephens St. Louis Browns Stephens Jorge Pasquel New York Giants George Hausmann Roy Zimmerman Sal Maglie New York Horace Stoneham Don Jorge Hank Greenberg Detroit Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Bobby Feller Cleveland Pasquel Jorge el Beisbol U. S Vera Cruz Mexico City Puebla Bernardo A. B.happy Chandler Kentucky St. Louis League

Indians president predicts scrappy 1946 Tribe

Alva Bradley, president of the Cleveland Indians, predicts a scrappy, fighting team for 1946. He praises Lou Boudreau’s hustling club with strong rookies, and notes April 20 home opener against the Detroit Tigers. Lala, Lemon, Woodling, and Edwards receive praise for their roles.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Bradley Indians Clearwater Fla New York Yankees Red Sox Tigers Lou Boudreau Detroit Tigers Sherman Lallar Bob Lemon Gene Woodling Hank Edwards

Keltner Back With Indians in St Louis Tilt

Ken Keltner, veteran star just released from the Navy, was expected to debut at third base today as the Cleveland Indians faced the torrid St. Louis Cardinals. Mel Harder and Allie Reynolds were slated to pitch for Cleveland in the key matchup.

ST. Petersburg Ken Keltner Navy Cleveland Indians St. Louis Cardinals Mel Harder Allie Reynolds Tribe

Cardinals Set Spring Attendance Record in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg Florida the St Louis Cardinals drew a new spring exhibition attendance record of 51753 as customers paid to watch the Red Birds and the New York Yankees. The prior mark stood at 4735.

ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds New York Zerkees

Reds Break Camp, Head to Sarasota for Sox Twin Bill

Cincinnati Reds ended spring training in Tampa after 23 968 fans watched nine exhibitions. They move to Sarasota to face the Boston Red Sox in a 15 game Northbound series starting with today’s doubleheader. Pitchers Hetki Walters Hughson Harris set.

Tampa

Browns Hit Four Homers In 12 9 Win Over Cubs In Phoenix

St Louis Browns set to start Bob Muncrief, lanky righthander, on the mound for the resumption of the homeward trek series with the Chicago Cubs. The Browns clubbed four home runs in a 12 to 9 victory over the Cubs at Phoenix.

Tucson Ariz UPI Bob Muncrief St. Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Browns Cubs Phoenix

Giants Facing Ailing Core Ahead of Season Opener

In Miami four Giants stars linger on the injured list with the season opener 15 days away. Shortstop Bill Regney and pitcher Harry Feldman are expected back soon, while infielder Mickey Witek and outfielder Sid Gordon may be sidelined longer.

Miami

Fullerton's Sports Round-Up By Hugh Fullerton Jr

World pro sprint championship aims draw stars Haegg and An ferrson to Melbourne next summer while Stawell gift dash lures 30 000 Australians. Monte Kennedy, Giants recruit, had 17 minor innings before Army service. Also notes on high school fans, Colby Jack Combs, officiating, Szymanski, Whizzer White, and Strickler's remark on two gifted players.

Hugh Fullerton New York Australia Gunder Haegg Arne Anferrson Melbourne Stawell Monte Kennedy Giants Eddie Mooers Richmond All-America Football Conference Szymanski Notre Dame Detroit, Lions South Bend Whizzer White Art Rooney Yale George Strickler

Dodgers Hit By Injury Toll Ahead Of Season Opener

Sick call hits the Brooklyn Dodgers with Pete Reiser Cookie Lavagetto Augie Galan and Billy Herman sidelined. Reiser suffers collarbone and sternum separation while Herman is out with a sacroiliac issue Lavagetto has elbow calcification and Galan a pulled left forearm tendon. In New York Dick Miles remains men’s table tennis champion but Bernice Charney tops the women’s field.

Daytona Beach Fla Brooklyn Dodgers Pete Reiser Cookie Lavagetto Augie Galan Billy Herman Reiser Herman Lavagetto Galan Gothamites New York Dick Miles Bernice Charney

Stratton Ups Bid for Pro Baseball Comeback with Sherman

Sherman Texas AP Monty Stratton the former White Sox pitcher who lost a leg in 1938 shows strong form in a practice game between Sherman and Paris camps. He pitched three innings with seven strikeouts, two hits allowed, and contributed a single and a long fly. Manager Guy Sturdy predicts 25 wins this season. New Orleans Frank Stranahan wins a 240 pound weight lifting contest during the Open.

Sherman Texas Monty Stratton Hait Guy Sturdy Sherman Club Monty Paris Sturdy Stratton White Sox

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York Area Army Depot Dale Bailey Martin High St James Gerald Wingo Athens Rt Forest Lawrence Webb Guysville William Liene Reed Ne Pierce Hartley Chester Ray Midkiff Charles Leroy McCune Stewart Harry Elis Ice Pioneer York Carl Glancy Presbyterian Group the Public Forum Nelsonville Social Notes Amesville Social Notes Alva Bickel the Plains News Kaessenger Sports U.S Vern Stephens Yankee Power Yankel Pytehing the Citrus Circuit Keltner Fullerton’s Morgantown America Arkansas Cage Sammy Feldman Helly Grove Ark Colby Jack Combs Duke University Jack Watt Clines Pharm Starks Pharmacy Pomeroy Xsonville New Orleans Frank Stranahan Sal-Fayne Chakce Beaco F. J. Beasley CO Delicions Pico Wholesale Co Chio Glouster de Braschonesins Cincinnati Eer
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