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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1948

Page

9

Murray City Birth Announcements Include Huston Family

Relatives around Murray City note the birth of Robert Thomas Huston son of Mr and Mrs Harry Huston and Martha Jean Ottke born March 23 with Florence Huston and Port Gottke as grandparents. Many family visits and returns from Columbus Cleveland Toledo and other towns are listed.

Murray City Arry Huston Martha Jean Ottke Barberton Robert Thomas Florence Huston Straits Port Gottke Marthauston William Bord Columus Matt Bord Ay Huston Harvey Lanning Alice Beverly Willard Lanning Willoughby Florence Reynolds Larry Margaret Hillyer Toledo Oscar Hillyer Leslie Grubb Jardenville Arents Bert Anders Granville Thompson Nelymville Emmett Short Elroy Short Gertie Mort Claude Clendenen Pearrosney Middleport Jean Craft Meveland John C. Penn Ronald Helen Wilson Elsie Evans Zlouster Elmer Evans Henry Spencer Frank King Bobby Dunn Senecaville Johnnie Moody Vooster Eldon Loper Coumbus William Jank Canal Winchester Oscar Loper Morris Dupler Warren Dupler Cleveand Oscar Dupler Daugher Diane Longstreth Richard Simonton Terry Sandra Lawrence McIntyre Terrill Springfield John Sorrell Wayne Huston Columbus Martha Huston Myrtle Barnes Mildred Swingle Colums

Needlework patterns offer versatile spring wardrobe ideas

Classic Pattern No 8313 a shirtwaister with easy sewing and up to date style comes in sizes 14 through 46 and costs 25 cents. Include name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York NY. A crocheted Two in One Bag in blue white and firefighter red uses straw and gimp with felt lining and costs 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot 1150 Avenue of the Americas New York NY.

ABC Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York Anne Cabot Avenue of the Americas New York 19 N. Y

Air Board Member Horizontal Supplied with Weapons Again

A Civil Aeronautics board member is photographed with weapons. The list includes terms from a puzzle style diagram with clues for horizontal and vertical entries covering various topics and definitions. The page blends aviation administration with a word puzzle format.

Coolville Families Attend County Republican Dinner and Easter Visits

The piece lists residents from Coolville and nearby areas attending the Athens County Republican Women's Club dinner at Mechanicsburg School. It notes Easter weekend visits and birthdays, with many names including Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Clark, Mrs. Henderson, W. C. Dodd, Mrs. Alfred Rogers, Merle Griffin and daughter Joan, and numerous regional guests from Coalville Parkersburg Morn ing Star London Columbus Marietta and Marietta.

Coolville Athens County Republican Women’s Club Mechanicsburg W. R. Clark R. S&. Henderson W. C. Dodd Alfred Rogers Merle Griffin Griffin Joan Edward Shartle Roy Limburg Dayton Millie Griffn Coalville Morning Star Garrett Reed Floyd Matlack Cheryl Kent Parkersburg G. R. Walden C. C. Gunder Susie Hornsby Earl] Clark E. M. Daugherty Glennis Daugherty Michael Marietta Doris Walden

Shawnee Wedding Unites Pris cila Fitzer and David J Collins

In Shawnee on March 20 Pris cila Fitzer wed David J Collins at the groom’s home. The ceremony was by Rev. Owen Plumley with sister of the bride Mrs Stephen Haddabas as patron of honor and Robert W Martin as best man. The couple reside at 2212 Indianola Ave Columbus.

Shawnee Priscila Fitzer David J. Collins Owen Plumley James F. Collins Robert W. Martin Stephen Haddbas Steubenville Miss Fitzer Ralph Fitzer Hemlock Ohio Central High School

Phone service restored after four hour Hillsboro outage

Telephone lines returned to most subscribers in Hillsboro after a four hour disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a utility pole near a garage. Emergency crews repaired the main cable and service was restored late yesterday.

Hillsboro O. UP

American cigarette use surges over two decades

Data show American cigarette consumption more than quadrupled from 1921 to 1941, reflecting rapid changes in smoking habits and broader social trends during the interwar period.

School boards lack power to require residence period for diploma

Atty. Gen. Hugh B. Jenkins ruled yesterday that school boards do not have authority to demand a specific residence period for students seeking a high school diploma. The opinion clarifies diploma eligibility standards for pupils in Columbus and surrounding districts.

Columbus Atty Hugh Jenkins

Seay Thursday Horoscope Cautions Against Duplicitous Schemes

The stars advise careful planning and logical tactics to push important projects. Those with birthdays may advance plans with prudent execution, while beware of confusion and undercover tactics that could undermine goals and cause real loss.

Kentucky Derby Rivalry News and Masters Plans

Baton: The piece notes ongoing Derby debate between Saggy and Citation with Calumet colt seen as strong at longer distances. It mentions Claude Harmon as Masters winner aiming for PGA and British Open titles. Joe Louis is referenced with imported pedigreed poodle pups named Peter and Paul.

York Saggy Citation Havrece Citay Claude Harmon

Rushed pennant chase and local sports hints

Rumors of a pennant hungry crowd and Fenark buyout affect morning and afternoon games on Red En day bill Monday. Alan Newsom, son of Bobo, aims for a big league start this summer by trying the legion junior team at Wburg South Carolina. Mrs Lou r gives a California interview claiming pro football was too rich for meals as they discuss kite tail strings and ciphered ideas.

Fen‘ark Alan Newsom Bobo Legion Wburg S.C

Contenders show strength in Findlay tourney match play

In Findlay Ohio Ives defeats Pittsburghs Jane by 5 and 4 to reach 38 on the way out and seal victory on the 6 142 yard course Edwin Longcope of Bronx N Y posts a 3 and 2 win over Johns Hopkins of Cleveland Curtis Cup hopefuls Curtis and Hopkins impress in a tight field with former Ohioan Mrs Flatt of Pinehurst and Carol er of Tiffin among the notable competitors

Ives Kirk Ean Hopkins Cleveland Latt Pinehurst Caroler Tiffin Ohio

Windsor High Grammar Windsor Beats Chauncey 9 to 2 in Baseball

Windsor High School defeated Chauncey 9 to 2 in an Indians win powered by Ken Scott five hits. Bebout and Ash added two safeties as Windsor improved. In its first start Windsor defeated Amesville 10 to 5. Coach Heck can be reached at the high school.

Windsor Stockport Chauncey Ken Scott Bebout Ash Indians Windsor -d Amesville Heck

Baltimore wins pivotal Game in BAA title series

Baltimore defeated the defending Philadelphia Warriors 66 to 63 to pull even in the best of seven series. A big second half surge produced 46 points to 22 in the final two quarters after a 41 to 20 deficit at halftime.

Ladelphia Bat- Bullets Philadelphiaers Baltimore Warrior

Williams Leads Three Times In Home Run Leagues

Williams of Boston led the league in home runs in 1941 1942 and 1947. The star slugger achieved the top mark in three seasons, establishing himself as one of the era’s premier power hitters.

Williams Boston

Calumet Nominates Derby Fleet Including Citation Free America

Calumet Farm named a Derby lineup of Citation, Coaltown, Free America, Bewitch, Beau Dandy and Whirly Blast for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1. Ben A. Jones may press for more than one runner, with hopes of matching a Wash ington Park Futurity one two three by Calumet last summer. Bewitch expected to run in the Oaks, while Free America has shown top form with three wins in six juvenile starts and $29,441 earnings though once sidelined by injury.

Lexington NEA Fabulous Calumet Farm Citation Coaltown Free America Bewitch Ben A. Jones Churchill Downs Calumet Washington Park Plain Ben Jones

Big Seven Favored In Raun Meet

Lawrence Kansas The Big Seven Conference is tipped to dominate the Kansas Relays track and field carnival in its twenty third running The Missouri Tigers enter as the conference champion lineup while Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace is seen as a near certain winner in the 120 yard high hurdles and Missouri’s Bud Garter indoor record holder may challenge him

Lawrence Kas Kansas Jim Bausch Kansas University Missouri Tigers Harrison Dillard Baldwin- Wallace Missouri Bud Gartier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray Mrs. Anne Cabot Suf Burnett Air Board Member Civil Aeronautics Board Devil Compass Point Rhode Island Igregorio Araoz Alfaro Joe Palooka Ham Fisher Dick Tracy Chester Gould Atke Gertie Buz Sawyer By Roy Crane Blondie Chic Young Dagwood Red Ryder Bener Fred Harman Seay Iugh Fullerton, JR DSOR PS Warriors Court Street Athens Jones Blenheim II Whirlaway Columbiana Ben Jones Tom Iowa Early Hill F. J. Beasley Co Stewart Seavers Gene Spurbeck N. Court ST Athens, Ohio
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