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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds defeat Jackson High 11 6 in opener

Nelsonville opened its 1946 spring baseball campaign by routing Jackson 11 to 6 in a Southeastern Ohio League contest. Pitcher Fick tossed a fast ball and curve, yielding four Jackson hits and six runs. Bill Bruce led the Greyhounds with three hits in as many at bats and a walk, delivering a long single and a sensational double.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Jackson Hound Diamond Jack Lyons Fick Bill Bruce Greyhound Ironman Tom Turner Shafer Hound Innine Hounds Wellston Woody Standall sf.Woods th.Keating Bartlett Figgins Bruce. c Fick. Np

Knights of Pythias Will Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes a Valley Lodge 169 meeting at Pythian Hall at 7 30 pm with plans for a special April 27 Knight presentation. A luncheon and district attendance are planned. In sports, Nelsonville Hounds beat Wellston later with strong hitting, Shafer and Fick leading the offense and fielding, while the Hounds face Wellston Thursday at 5 pm.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall Oephels K.P

Arthur Barnhill Dies in Athens Hospital

Nelsonville Arthur Barnhill 63 of Murray City died Tuesday afternoon in a Athens hospital. Former Columbus resident, he and his wife Connie Barnhill lived in Murray City about six years. Survived by two brothers I H Barnhill Londonderry Ohio and Charles Hamden. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Stout Funeral Home burial Forest Lawn Columbus. Wesleyan Church Nelsonville cottage prayer meeting April 18 at 7 30 pm Ella Pierce 576 Oak St.

Nelsonville Arthur Barnhill Murray City Athens Columbus Connie _Barnhill I. H.barnhill Londonderry Ohio Charles Hamden Stout Funeral Home Forest Lawn Cemetery Wesleyan Methodist Church Ella Pierce Oak St

Circle Will Meet Nelsonville Circle No 3 Notice

Circle No 3 of the Women’s Society of the Methodist Church will meet at the church Thursday evening at T o'clock before the regular service. Members are urged to attend. Nelsonville Central PTA to meet Thursday afternoon at 3 at the Central building.

Nelsonville Wis.c.s Methodist Church PTA Central P.T.A

Bond Issue Approved By Planners In Nelsonville

Nelsonville voters would consider a 198 600 bond issue from the City Board of Education for school facility improvements. The City Post War Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the proposal after reviewing needs, including Central and East Elementary rehabilitation, new roof, a fireproof vocational building, gymnasium, recreation building, and a central heating plant. The group also eyed street blacktopping and modern street lighting for the business district, with Mayor Oral Daugherty present.

Nelsonville City Board of Education City Post Board of Education Oral Daugherty Planning Commission Nelsonville City Athens County Ohio

Radio Highlights Details Summer Replacements Across Networks

New York CP reports scheduling for summer network shows progresses slowly with few additions. Regulars may extend time into the first peace-time summer since before daylight saving ends in September. Fred Waring replaces Fibber and Molly on NBC June 19 for 15 weeks. Wayne King may join CBS June 14 to September 6. Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou to join as well as Ginny Simms on CBS May 10 with guest appearances April 26 and May 3. The Man Called X revival discussed. potential Bob Hope slot. MBS summer plans include Quick As a Flash Quiz ending May, Abbott Mysteries and Mr and Mrs Detective back as replacements. Hall of Fame on ABC sticks to light music under Paul Whiteman. Tonight’s lineup: NBC 8 Mr and Mrs North, 9 Eddie Cantor Show, 9:30 District Attorney, 10 Kay Kyser Hour. CBS 7:30 Ellery Queen, 8:30 Dr Christian, 9 Frank Sinatra, 9:30 Bob Crosby and Helen Ford, 10 Holiday for Music. ABC 30 Fishing and Hunting, 9 Jones and Safety Drama, 9:20 So You Want to Lead a Band, 10:30 Fantasy in Melody. MBS includes Name of Song Quiz, Bert Lahr Comedy, 10 Music.

New York Fred Waring Fibber ‘and Molly NBC Wayne King Moore-Durante CBS Tommy Riggs Betty Lou Ginny Simms Herbert Marshall Bob Hope MBS ABC Hall of Fame Paul Whiteman Mrs. North Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser Frank Sinatra Bob Crosby Helen Ford Bert, Lahr Darsev

Plains News Notes Highlights Regional Social Visits

The Plains area records a flurry of visits and travel. Mr and Mrs John Krivesti and son spent a week with Joe Saylor. Cpt David Hook was discharged from the Army at Atterbury Indiana. Numerous locals hosted or joined family in Athens Columbus Newark Sugar Creek Chauncey and other towns. Birthdays and a 90th celebration mark the social scene as relatives visit, travel and recover.

the Plains John Krivesti John Sr Joe Saylor Vera Kri Ve Billy New Regal Margaret Sabo Susan Charney Columbus David Hook Carmp Atterbury Ind Edward Smith Reah Jean Katie Mae Greens Run Henry Smith Joa ‘ E Steve Dukeman Akron Flains Gertie Haughar L. Dd. Nelson Thomas. Cade Dorothy George Shamel Kate Bickley Athens Clarence Rutter Logan Hillsboro Mr. Pleasant Jedd Smith Cleveland Havilah, Batchelder Sarah Ethel Batchelder Smith Anne Mansfield Elizabeth Willams Muriel Kermit Smith Judy Ann Plains Larry Eugene Horn Oscar McGee Vera Savage Margarite Cay Clyde Snyder Sugar Creek Marion Snyders Chester Call John Delong Dayton Santford Call Kewin Howells Jennie Hush Finney Betty Davies Dennison Marion Snyder Eldon Nasler Concord Luke Hardy Mary Les June Staler Linda Beth James Fierce MM O. A. Donley Page Gordon Herman Tizzino Detroit Dick McDonald Mack Horn Jimmy Robertson Chesterhill William Oliver Stockport Thomas Oliver Chauncey William McDonald Hubert McDonald H. L. McDonald Snyder Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Mingus Fred Slater Faye Eslocker Hubert

Norwalk Publisher Earns Legion of Merit Medal

Columbus report says Dudley White Norwalk publisher and Republican Senate candidate received the Legion of Merit for wartime navy recruitment work. White has left the navy with the rank of captain while Maj. Gen. Robert Heightler of the Fifth Service Command presented the medal for Secretary of the Navy Forrestal.

Columbus Dudley White Norwalk U. S Legion of Merit White Navy Wth Robert S. Heizhtler Fifth Service Command Army Forrestal

Birth of Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardain

Mr and Mrs Robert Hardain of Nelsonville announce the birth of a son at Gibbons Hospital Logan on Sunday April 14 weighing six pounds 15 ounces and named Robert Wesley Hardain The mother is Mildred Gipson Smith of El Centro California The father Robert Bardain a Nelsonville High School graduate recently discharged from the U S Navy after three years including service in the South Pacific Grandparents are Fritz S Smith El Centro CA and Henry W Bardain Nelsonville

Nelsonville Robert Hardain Gibbons Hospital Logan Robert Wesley Hardain Mildred Gipson Smith el Centro Calif Robert Bardain Nelsonville High School U. S. Navy South Pacific Fritz S. Smith Henry W. Bardain

Carbondale Social Notes

Carbondale social items note births in Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Brooks April 13 with grandparents Marve Brooks Burl Lowry and great grandparents Don Lowry. Visits by Paul Kennard family to Barberton relatives. Elston Mace called to Columbus to assist ill mother Mrs Harrison Sixx. Rev Whitlock preached at Methodist Church. Floyd Stanley moves family from Nelsonville to a home once owned by Pearl Lightfritz. Ralph Williams attends Sunday School. Detroit visitors include Francis Hanula and granddaughter. Frank Frisby family relocate to Barberton. Floyd Mosier and Jess Smith noted as Florida relatives or friends.

Carbondale Raymond Brooks Sheltering Arms Hospital Marve Brooks Burl Lowry Don Lowry Pearl Mace Harrison Sixx Whitlock Methodist Church Floyd Stanley Charles Stanley Nelsonville Pearl Lightfritz Ralph Williams Francis Hanula Charles Detroit Hazel McClain Francis P. White Athens Sant “White Frank Frisby Barberton Floyd Mosier Jess Smith Florida

New Jap Diet Will Be Convoked Next Month

Tokyo reports the government will convoke a New Diet session next month placing the Shidōhara cabinet in the balance. Two mayors resigned in protest to last week's election. Iwate prefecture governor pledged reforms after 10,000 were prevented from voting.

Tokyo Shidōhara Kyodo Iwate Honshu

Truman Signs Broadcaster Coercion Bill To curb unions

President Truman signed legislation making it a federal offense to coerce radio broadcasters. Sponsors say the measure targets practices of the AFL Musicians Union led by James C. Petrillo.

Washington UFL Truman AFL Musicians Union James C. Petrillo

Group Plans Program for Memorial Day

Nel sonville committees from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Spanish American War veterans mapped a Decoration Day observance. A well known speaker will be secured. A double firing squad and Women's Relief Corps participation are planned with all service personnel urged to take part. The complete program will follow.

Nelsonville American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Building Army Navy Woman’s Relief Corps Legion Foster Day Joe Barrows Fred Mulligan Eugene Berry Thomas Lax V.F.W Garrett Hoch Harry Evans Tom Kelly Bill Watkins C. E. Scott E.R. Kelch E. Scott

Communion Services At Methodist Church in Nelsonville

A united communion service at the Methodist Church will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m The event brings together Protestant churches in the city for a pre Easter service led by Reverend J Lloyd Evans assisted by Reverend L E Evans Reverend W M George will give a meditation Church officers will assist organist Charles E Poston will play at the console

Nelsonville J. Lloyd Evans L. E. Evans W. M. George Charles E. Poston

Attend Youth Meet In Glouster Sunday

Nelsonville youths attended the Athens County Youth meeting at the Glouster Methodist Church Sunday evening. Attendees included Ann Orwiler and Martha Betts among others, with Mrs. Rex Sayers and clergy from the Ohio Council of Churches also present.

Nelsonville Athens County Glouster Ann Orwiler Martha Betts Jean Fick June Lee Joan Carter Lucille Rosser Mary Lou Keplar Mary Ellen Donley Jim Lee Bob Parks Ted Thomas Jo Bob Stratton Lloyd Evans Rex Sayers W. M. George George Cole Ohio Council of Churches Columbus

Kimberly Miners To Meet Saturday

Kimberly Local No. 3905 will hold a meeting at the mine hops pers Saturday April 20 at 1 o’clock p m All members urged to attend Harry Smith is president Royal Hartman secretary

Nelsonville Kimberly Harry Smith Royal Hartman

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