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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

2

Yankees whip Tribe 2 0 in prearmy exam headlines

Ti registrants from Athens County leave for pre induction physicals. Included are Paul Reeves Glean James Carrol Winstead Keith Owen Scott and others. Major League attendance soars with record crowds and notable games across the league including Feller Bevens tight duel and Red Sox dominance.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio York Yankees TRIBE Dodgers Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board No. 2 Fr. Hayes Paul Reeves Glean Paul Wayne Springer Amary James Carrol Winstead Tareh Keith Owen Scott Albans

Clarence Tye Wins Five Mile Bike Race

Nelsonville reports Clarence Tye, age 14, won the five mile bicycle race at the Ingh school athletic field last week. He completed the course in 17 minutes 58 seconds, averaging about 17 miles per hour, with two laps around the track.

Nelsonville Clarence Tye Ingh School Tye

Toledo Man Is Assessed $100. Costs

George R Reynolds of Toledo pleaded guilty in mayor Oral Daugherty’s court to failure to stop after an accident. He was fined 100 dollars and costs. no injuries were reported. Other arraignments: William Swyers and Gail Garner pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 25 dollars and costs each. Harold L Horn of Carbon Hill charged with speeding and posted bond. Glenn L Peters of New Plymouth had his bond for unsafe operation forfeited.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol George R. Reynolds Toledo Oral Daugherty Reynolds Buchtel William Swyers Gail Garner Harold L. Horn Carbon Hil Glenn L. Peters New Plymouth

Funeral Rites for Harry C Edgell Set for Tuesday

Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Columbus Third Avenue Methodist Church for Harry C. Edgell 54, formerly of Nelsonville, who died Saturday at his home. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary, a daughter, two sons, a grandson, and his mother-in-law Mrs. Jennie Edgell.

Nelsonville Harry C. Edgell Lakeview Ave Columbus Columbus Third Ave Union Cemetery Jerry Spears Mary Mary Pummer Lowan D. C. Teddie Jack Wayne Jennie Edgell

Logan Mingos Stop Shoemen 2 1 Sunday

Nelsonville report: Logan Mingos halt Brooks Shots 2-1 at City Playgrounds. Mowery and G Haney hit for Brooks, Jones allowed two hits with 11 strikeouts, yet five Shoemakers’ errors hurt. Mingos’ Lennard pitched six strong innings, Wingsman, Dane brothers key for Brooks, and crowd expected for upcoming benefit game versus The Plaims.

Nelsonville Logan Mingos Brooks Jones Shoemakers Mowery G Haney Mingos Wingman Champ K. Dane B. Dane Brooks Jones Shoemen K. Dane Patton Lennard Ace Moundsman Mingas Ars Ans Lancaster Hocking Glass Sunda City Playground Plaims Shoeren Katshner Allen Ss Brandt Ogler Buchanan Huffman A G Haney Leonard P Swain Towais Brooks Shges Wintgman Watkins Brooker Dane Finn Fi Jones Logan

Net Tourney Is Scheduled For Nelsonville High

Nelsonville announces a tennis tournament at the high school athletic field on Thursday and Friday August 8 and 9 run by Paul Wiley recreation director Aingies tournament will be at the high school courts with separate men and women divisions open to all ages. Interested players should sign up with Mr Wiles or Kinneer at the swimming pool or at The Colonial Restaurant entrance blank by 3 pm Tuesday August 6. Tennis balls will be provided by the City Recreation Commission.

Nelsonville Paul Wiley Aingies Wiles K. Kinneer Colonial City Recreation Commission

Fred Wright Resigns As Hocking Teacher

Fred Wright resigns as a teacher in Poexing Counts nomi stam and will devote time to digite frame interests. He is remodeling the brick residence at 216 West Washington St, recently purchased from the Fred Juniper estate, and will maintain his insurance offices at his home. He has taught school for the last 20 years in Hasdensville and elsewhere in finching Counts, and was superintendent of the South Bloomimevilly serials last year.

Nelsosville Fred Wright Nomi Digite Mai. Wright West Washington St Fred Juniper Hasdensville Finching South Bloomimevilly

Robert Fick Leads Twilight League Popularity List

Robert Fick of the Giants tops the Twilight League popularity poll after a week of voting. Clarence Woody of the Yanks climbs to second, Hugh Brooner of Carbon Hill remains third as voting continues until September 1 when the season ends.

NPE Rone Fick Giants Stl Temaima Clarence Woody Yanks Hugh Brooner Carbon Hill

Mason Wealth Increases Assessments Indicate City Tax Rise

County assessor Morrison reports higher assessments across Point Pleasant and towns in Mason County, with Class 1 real and intangible property valued at 349.9 million dollars and Class 4 at 299.21 million. levies will rise as counties and towns plan funding for schools and services in the coming fiscal year.

Point Pleasant Mason County Becan Aean Y Sweatheer Morminton Panal Posrd Hartford Lean Mason Cry New Haven Henderson Morrison Sauds City & Hisory

Corning Man Fined 25 for DWI After Crash

Paul M Glass of Corning pleaded guilty at arraignment to driving a motor car while intoxicated. He paid a fine of 23 plus costs. State attorney said Glass’s car crashed into Cecil Blessing’s car at 22nd Street and Jackson Avenue, injuring Glass with a chin cut treated by a local physician.

Point Pleasant Paul M Glass Corning Paul F. Thomas Wm Glass Cecil Blessing Letart

Nelsonville Social Notes and Funeral Attendance

Nelsonville social notes list multiple families visiting for the funeral of Mathew Kilpatrick in Murray City. Attendees include Agnes Kilpatrick Rogers and family from Washington DC, Georgia Kilpatrick and Jack, Leroy Harttex and Dick Harttex, Agnes Allen and James Kilpatrick of Toledo, and others from Columbus and nearby towns. Several residents plan trips and upcoming arrangements are noted.

Nelsonville Agnes Kilpatrick Rogers Joan Lee Washington D. C Georgia Kilpatrick Jack Leroy Harttex Agnes Allen Columbus James Kilpatrick Toledo Harry Hartley Mathew Kiarkpatrick Murray City

Nelsonville Band Boosters to Meet Tuesday Evening

Nelsonville high school band room will host a Nelsonville Band Boosters gathering Tuesday at 8 p.m. President S S Steenrod says several topics of interest to the club will be discussed.

Nelsonville S S. Steenrod Grap

Rev Charles Hook Accepts Lancaster Call

NELSONVILLE The Rev Charles Hook resigns from Salt Creek Holiness Church and accepts a call to the Lancaster church. He will begin his new duties on September 1.

Mr. Hook Lancaster Nelsonville Charles Hook Salt Creek Lancaster Church Dunes

Elks Plan Meeting At Nelsonville Hall

Local Elks announce a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at their hall. Secretary Carlos Ogg says a turtle dinner will be held in connection with the event.

Nelsonville Elks Carlos Ogg Iin Connection

Women to Convene Loyal Women’s Class Meet

Nelsonville reports the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will be entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Josie Baugh and Mrs. Alice Dilcher at 7 30 p m in the evening.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Irs Josie Baugh Alice Dilcher

Mrs. Duncan Funeral Rites Set for Tuesday

Mrs. Duncan dies Saturday at her son's home on Seventh Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Christian Linen with burial in Cancer Cemetery, South of the Kanawha Mountains. Born October 34, 1874 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Isadore and Elizabeth Newell and widow of Moses Thiers. Survived by four daughters and five sons, including Avra Fornes, and Jesse Duncan, with Viers family connections across Beech Hill, Point Pleasant, and Chester Virginia.

Point Pleasant Moes Rhoda Kathersne Vers Duncan Anverd Viess Church of Chiat Aneen Sre Wat P.O. Roefer Gaston Wil Hemnerarze Cancer Kanawha Mts Duncan Lincoln County Puncan de Jare Isadore Elizapeth Newell Moses Thiers Jesse Duncan Avra Fornes Bethamy Wises Emirs Porn Pleasant Adam Wie Axton Edward Sanford Viers Everett Viers Bemis, Tenn Delmer Viers Calumpus Vers Sears Beech Hill

31 Pass Driver Test in Point Pleasant Area

Thirty one applicants passed the operators license examination held last Thursday by State Police at the local detachment. Two failed. Permits awarded include Robert L. Burdette, William R. Eads, Roy Allen Fisher, William H Hall, Clarence Halli, Mack Jones, Florence E Krodel, Martin D. McKinney, Thomas G. Nelson, Virginia Le Rice, Damon B. Morgan, and others from Point Pleasant, Letart, Mason, Clifton, and Henderson areas.

Point Pleasant Set Paul F. Thomas H D Coxner Robert L. Burdette William R. Eads Roy Allen Fisher Wiliam H Hall Clarence Halli Mack Jones Florence E Krodel Martin D. McKinney Thomas G. Nelson Virginia le Rice Damon B. Morgan Dean Bush Wiliam Z. Chapman, Jr Eugene &. Hoffman Dennis A Roush Letart James C. Comer Alice Charlies H. Estep Forest W. Uargraves Eduard H. Penhaver Mason Robert MM. Gilland Hartford James T. Howard Marion L. Lichfield Kathryn MM. Yonker New Haven Eunice Long Virginia Thomas GalHoolis Ferry Ray W. Pickens Mrs

Divorce Suit Withdrawn and New Filings in Circuit Court

Bernice Edwards of Leon withdrew her divorce suit against Harry Edwards filed earlier this week. In same session four new divorces appeared: Hazel Simpkins versus Glenn Simpkins for cruelty, Jean Ayers versus Eve Ayers for cruelty, Wallace Earl Rood versus Clara Agnes Rood for desertion, and Earl Searberry versus Mary Lou Searberry for adultery amid military service and separation timelines.

Point Pleasant R .F. Musgrave Bernice Edwards Leon Harry Edwards Circuit Court Hazel Simpkins Glenn Simpkins Jean Ayers Everett Ayers Wallace Earl Rood Clara Agnes Rood Earl Searberry Mary Lou Searberry West Columbia

Mary Ellen Gerlach Honored at Kanawha Street Party

Mrs Lawrence Gerlach hosted a Friday birthday party at her Kanawha Street home for her daughter Mary Ellen Gerlach. Guests arrived around eight, the house displayed mint colored decorations, a cake adorned with seventeen candies, and tall tapers flanked the cake. The evening featured dancing and late hour refreshments.

Point Pleasant Lawrence Gerlach Kanawha St Mary Ellen Gerlach

Political Workers Busy With Pre-Election Work

A large pre election crowd gathered in Point Pleasant as political activity intensified. Mason County voters were engaged by many workers while Republican congress candidate M Edward Hersman from Spencer spent the day among locals.

Point Pleasant M. Edward Hersman Spencer Congress Mason County

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk's Office

Marriage licenses have been issued by County Clerk Aten to Paul E. Bennett of Lean Ray Harold Higginbotham and Hallie Bell Stover, both of Grimms Landing, and Ronald Roy Zirkle of New Haven and Jessetta Roush of Mason City.

Point Pleasant Aten Paul BE. Bennett Fay Thorton Lean Ray Harold Higginbotham Hallie Bell Stover Grimms Landing Ronald Roy Zirkle New Haven Jessetta Roush Mason City

Sunday Baseball Results and Standings Across Leagues

Sunday results from the American League and National League include Boston for $, Detroit 4, New York 2, Cleveland 0. Chicago 3-1, Washington 1-0. St. Louis 6-7, Philadelphia 5-4. NL games show New York 4-10, Pittsburgh 0-1, Brooklyn 5, Cincinnati 4 in 14 innings. St. Louis 7-2, Philadelphia 0-3, Boston 6-6, Chicago 5-4. American Association outcomes feature Milwaukee 6-2, Columbus 5-5. Leesville 6-3, Kanees City 5-2. Indianapolis 15-5, St. Paul 2-6. Minneapolis 5-14, Toledo 4-5.

Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Cal Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Columbus Serre Wil Fet Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Detroit Washington Cleveland ABA Chicagno Philadelphis Boston Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Leesville Kanees City

Brooklyn at Boston Intraleague Night Clash

No games scheduled today as Brooklyn hosts Boston in a night matchup. The notice lists no further events or times for today’s basketball schedule.

Players and Owners Reform Plans Face Hurdles Today

Major League players and owners meet in New York for the second session of talks on contract reforms. Negotiations seek a minimum salary, spring training expenses, a pension fund, and a funding plan tied to All-Star game and World Series rights. Commissioner Chandler backs the players’ proposals as modest, with a Labor Day target for joint policy recommendations.

New York Major League Baseball A. B. (Happs New York Yankees Chandler

Colonels Win Two Gain on Indianapolis in A A standings

Indianapolis held a slim lead in the American Association as Louisville Colonels swept a doubleheader from Kansas City Blues 6-5 and 3-2. Indianapolis split with St Paul, losing the nightcap 6-5 in 10 innings after a 13-2 opener. Minneapolis won twice over Toledo as Witte and Barna highlighted the day with home runs. Brewers and Redbirds split their games, while Columbus benefited from a late three run double by Tommy Nelson in the nightcap.

Cleveland Clevelapas Robis Feller Almot New York Yankees Fellers Feller Yankees Floyd Bill) Bevens Rame Hhe Rob Lemon Ramn Red Sox Newhouser Boston Tigers Doerr Ted Willams Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Cards Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Redbirds Murry Dicksor Howie Pallet Frank Gustine New York Giants Pittsburgh White Sox Ed Smith Frank Papish Washington Senators Associated Indianapolis Louisville Colonels Colonels Kansas City Blues Indians St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Jerry Witte Babe Barna Witte Barna Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Redbirds Tommy Nelson Columbus Vicory Brewers

Redlegs Drop to Fifth After Dodgers Loss

Cincinnati Reds return home after a 5-4, fourteen inning defeat by the Brooklyn Dodgers, dropping to fifth as Boston Braves win to rise to fourth. Dodgers won on a squeeze play with one out and bases loaded as Pee Wee Reese bunted home Howie Schultz for the winning run.

Cincinnati Cincinnnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Redlegs Boston Braves Dodgers Pee Wee Reese Howie Schultz

Red Devils Near Senior League Title

The Red Devils chase a tie in the Senior Basketball League as they face the leading Yellow Jackets on the school recreation court. Yellow Jackets lead 4-1. Red Devils sit 3-2 after a 64-16 win over Red Birds led by Henderson’s 30. Dupler top-scored for the losers with 30. In junior play, the Bobcats won 40-10 to stay tied for first with the Bulldogs. First Methodist remains undefeated in softball at 3-0, while St Pauls sits at 0-3 in league play.

Red Devils Yellow Jackets Devils Red Birds Henderson Armbruster Tigers Presbyterian-Christian Central Methodist St. Paul's First Methodist

Butts Shirley Take Country Club Tourney

Dr L E Butts and Mrs Roy Shirley won the Scotch Foresome at the Country Club with a 46, two strokes ahead. The pair had an 11 stroke handicap finishing with 35 on nine holes, edging By Wolfe and Miss Miller who totaled 30 with a 12 handicap.

L. E. Butts Roy Shirley Country Club Wolfe Miss Miller Cavance Dorothy Algeo Eileen Phillips Ralph Dupler By Wolfe C. Garrison Rudy Engpleskind

Ohio keeps Tri-State Golf Title

Ohio retains the Tri-State amateur tournament crown at the Ca nargo Club, finishing with a 720 total from four two man Cincinnati and one Ohio teams. Kentucky trails with 722, Indiana 723, as sub-par second-day rounds by Kentucky players fail to overhaul Ohio’s winning lineup.

Cincinnati Om0 Simon Bures Kentucky Twa Ohi Ohio Indiana Maurice McCarthy J den Gill Allyn Joslyn Martin Dumbler Cincinnai Bob Servis Harvey Young Dayton George Phillips Irvin Baumgartner Nelson Ruddy Doug Hill

Crowd packs Lakefront Stadium for Indians Yankees twin bill

A spectacular 75,595 crowd, the largest paid in Cleveland baseball history, filled Lakefront Stadium for a doubleheader between the Indians and the Yankees after promoter Wilt Veeck’s stunts. Bob Feller left the first game with a back injury but is expected back in two to three days. rain postponed the nightcap after two innings.

Cleveland P. Brill Veeck Lakefront Stadium Indians New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Mel Harder Lefty Grove Yankees Bob Fell

Wallace wins river race at Piqua sesquicentennial

Wallace of Lima won both heats of the Class C hydroplane event yesterday before 6,000 spectators as the nation sanctioned motorboat races opened Piqua’s five day sesquicentennial on the Miami River.

Wallace PIQUA

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