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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1946

Page

2

York Area Brush and Grass Fires Strain Fire Crews

Brush and grass fires kept York area firemen busy Sunday as Forest Service rangers fought a Murray City area blaze and the Harper Hollow fire drew help from the city department. Burned districts included Harper Hollow and Mason City Hill with Burts Ervin noting the local department assisted.

York Area Harper Hollow Nelsonville Forest Service Murray City Harper St Mason City Burts Ervin

Five Fined By Mayor For Week’s Court

Five arraignments were held in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court. Henry Miller and John Eyre, both of Nelsonville, pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $25 plus costs each. Miller was jailed pending settlement. David Bell of Logan, cited for 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, paid $20 and costs. Raymond Smith of Pomeroy paid $10 and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign at Canal and Chestnut. Ivan S. VanHoose pleaded guilty to operating a tractor on the highway without a tail light and was fined $10 and costs. All arrests were by City Police and the Highway Patrol.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Henry Miller John Eyre Miller Eyre David Bell Logan Raymond Smith Pomeroy Canal and Chestnut Sts State Highway Patrol Ivan S. VanHoose

First Egg Roll Party a Success

Nelsonville Saturday afternoon the youngsters of the Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed an egg roll and hunt on the lawn at the Presbyterian Manse. The party was given by the new officers of the Sunday School. Supt. Joe Hardy was assisted by his staff Sunday School workers. After all the eggs were found the group was treated to ice cream. This was the first time a party like this had been given and the entire group reported a most enjoyable afternoon. Nelsonville Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wren left today after visiting Athens County and Ohio, for their home. A farewell covered dish dinner was held honoring the Wrens who were visiting Ohio for the first time in 12 years.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School Presbyterian Manse Joe Hardy Ralph Wren Tom Kilpatrick Orbiston John Culperson Murray City Athens County Ohio Louisville Kansas City Denver Matt Kilpatrick Lizzie Kilpatrick Hannahs Wrens Harry Hartley Joe Galvin John Fisher Dick Hannahs Leroy Hartley Richard Georgia Kilpatrick Columbus James Meredith

Prayer Meetings Precede Revival at Church of Christ

In Nelsonville the first cottage prayer meeting for revival services will be at 7 30 Tuesday evening in Sam Starkey’s Ashton Avenue residence. Open to church members, friends, and neighborhood residents. Arrangements are by E W Allen.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Sam Starkey Ashton Ave E. W. Allen

Elks Sponsor Dance in Nelsonville With Lew Meyers Orchestra

Local Elks sponsor a members and Jadies dance in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening April 23. Dance runs from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. with Lew Meyers orchestra from Lancaster providing the music.

Nelsonville Elks Lew Meyers Orchestra Lancaster

Lottridge Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Ed ward Blake hosted a weekend of visitors including Mrs Floyd Sutton Marion and family, Mr and Mrs Howard Pullins with Marilyn, Frank Founds, Carl Gillilan, and Mrs Carrie Gainer who entertained at Sunday dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Archer Naomi R M Allen Eleanor Otis Wade Mary Alice John Gaston L H Allen and sister Mida Miller. Baccalaureate at Tuppers Plains drew Russell Archer and others as well.

Lottridge Edward Blake Floyd Sutton Marion Howard Pullins Marilyn Success Frank Founds Carl Gillilan Carrie Gainer John Archer Naomi R. M. Allen Eleanor Otis Wade Mary Alice John Gaston L H. Allen Lee Gaston Samuel Kelley Ira Robinson

Nelsonville Social Notes Show Local Club Activities

Mizpah Class of First Methodist Church met at Louise Pierce home on April 26 for devotions and Easter lesson. Secretaries reported finances. donations planned for Easter flowers Bible for graduates and church budget. Cosmopolitan Club hosted by Wesley Hawk and Bertha Nixon discussed War Correspondents and universal military trammiae with social hour. Visiting relatives and guests noted including parents of Dr J Webb and Miss Ella Burnell visiting Columbus.

Nelsonville Louise Pierce First Methodist Church Everning Nora Siddle Susan Wallace Wesley Hawk Bertha Nixon Cosmopolitan Club Hawk Home Parker Sniffen Emma Beard Mae Sisson

Score Sheets Must Be Right in Bowling League Note

A meeting covers strict scoring rules with delegates from the FHA noting that every frame must be recorded on a visible scoresheet. Officials stress scorebooks become part of the league record and may be changed only for obvious errors or if the score aligns with the official scorebook.

Necday Dorothy Green Virginia Coakley Ohio State University Katherine Taylor Betty of William Helen Washburn Colum Te League Nelsonville Joe Keller Dayton Keller Middletown John Ed Anyington Harold Speer Ohio State League Ferday

Girl 6 Bitten by Stray Dog in Nelsonville

Betty Jane McDonald six, daughter of Mr and Mrs William McDonald of 197 Monroe Street, was severely bitten by a stray dog that entered the family yard Sunday morning. The child suffered lacerations to the lip, an eye, and a finger and received medical attention. Mr McDonald killed the stray with a shotgun.

Nelsonville Betty Jane McDonald William McDonald Monroe St McDonald

Tigers Smash Jinx in Opening Five Games Sprint

Detroit’s Tigers broke a long opening-day drought by beating St Louis Browns 7-0, then edged Cleveland’s Feller 3-2 in 10 innings as Eddie Lake scored on a two-base hit by Eddie Mayo. They sit 4-1, chasing Boston’s Red Sox atop the early pennant race.

Parks to Return to Buckeyes After Army Service

Ohio State coach Bixler said Erne Parks of Canton will rejoin the Buckeye backfield. Parks, a 1943 performer, was discharged from the Army three weeks ago and informed the coach he plans to enroll at the autumn quarter start.

Bixler Parks Columbus Ohio State University Erne Parks Canton Buckeye

Young rookies take over Crosley Field clinic

High school players from the Cincinnati area dominated Crosley Field this morning for an advance diamond clinic sponsored by the baseball club and the public schools athletic department. They saw demonstrations and heard talks by Reds players on fine points of the game.

Crosley Cincinnati Cincinnati Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club Public Schools Athletic Department Redlegs

U S Veterans Umpires Lead Dubuque Amateur Baseball Plan

Fullerton reports the Dubuque Iowa Amateur Baseball Association will field two teams of veterans from American Legion and VFW backgrounds and use disabled veterans as umpires. A dozen volunteers attend a two week umpiring school starting in May, aiming to broaden opportunities and inspire other cities.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Dubuque, Iowa Amateur Baseball Association American Legion VFW Carl V. Riley

Three Way Deadlock In American Association

A three way deadlock for first between Indianapolis Minneapolis and Louisville prevailed today as the American Association took a day off for a change of scenery. Louisville's Colonels swept the double header program, beating Toledo 4-3 in 10 innings and 6-1 in the finale. Clarence Jett. The Milwaukee Brewers won their opener 7-5 over Minneapolis and followed with an 8-1 win in seven innings. Indianapolis split with Columbus 4-5 and 12-1 as St Paul beat Kansas City 8-4. The circuit resumes with four matchups tomorrow. The National AAU 50,000 meter walking championship will be decided May 12 near Cincinnati. John Abbate defends. Walter Fleming and James Wilson also compete. Dayton resumes football in September with a nine game slate led by Canisius. Blues take the windup 41 in left field Russ Burns homered thrice.

Detroit Tigers Steve Gromek Cleveland Bob Feller Floyd Grevell Indians St. Louis Browns Gromek Baliwick Feller Eddie Mayo Stubby Overmire Virgil Trucks Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics George Metkovich Ted Williams A’s Bobo Newsom Boston New York Yankees Washington Senators Spud Chandler Joe DiMaggio Charley Keller Chandler Horners St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Bill Endicott Bruins Cubs New York Giants Interborough Joe Hatten Billy Voiselle Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Eddie Miller Ed Heusser Reds Joe Beggs Braves Phils Frank McCormick American Association Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago St. Louie Colonels Toledo Mud Hens Herns Clarence Jett Milwaukee Brewers Millers Brews Tribe Columbus Red Birds Birds Cincinnati Gym John J. Abbate Walter Fleming James Wilson Blues Russ Burns

Erb-Help testimonial boosts Athens stomach relief

Local Athens man reports dramatic relief from gas and bloating after using Erb-Help a new herbal formula. Claiming meals are enjoyable again, the ad touts herbs that cleanse bowels and aid sluggish liver and kidneys, with Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville carrying the product.

Athens Betts

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