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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1945

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Studies Relief Plan With County

Nelsonville council discusses forming a local independent relief program tied to county setup. County welfare officials urge careful case investigation and record keeping while only 12 percent of state funded relief covers administration. Mayor Howe to report findings after weekend talks with county officers. Public Service committee to review sewage plant planning and cost estimates. water line expansion underway on Grosvenor Street. Taxicab ordinance action delayed due to committee chair absence amid protests over a 125 annual fee per cab.

Selsonville Aston Brreer Nelsonville Villava Myles Howe Coune James. Collins Snawnes State Welfare Department Mertie Duncan Tkas Conncil Sfanday Clayton C. Bull Columbus Burgess & Niple Public Service Committee Ashby, Allen and Monks Howe Grosvenor St Health Fund Charles Shafer Taxicab Compan

State Ward Excitement as Warren Ambushes Driver Near Canal Road

Nelsonville report describes Warren, a former inmate, being transferred from Loma to Lima, escaping a supervisor, grabbing a car wheel, and crashing into Ray Lent’s machine. He was detained by Special Officer Don McMannis after a scuffle. a $25 per car fine is noted. City council discussed parking meters, license ordinances, and storm sewer issues with local officials and Mayor Howe.

Nelsonville Gitat Petuent Bill “Warren Ins Gt Loma Carrial Warren Don McMannis Hell Athens Lima Yecterda D Lo Marso Tarta Te Nelsoneon Canal Road Ito Ray Lent Tim Howe Cry John PB. Kelso Coune Kelso Adams St Counciman C. Monks Service Department

Nine Past Chiefs dine at Lake Hope picnic

Nelsonville group from the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters enjoyed an annual picnic at Lake Hope on Wednesday. They left Nelsonville around 3 o clock, ate picnic dinner, socialized, then returned home.

Nelsonville Lake Hope

Buchtel Man Seeks Scrap Paper For War Effort

John Turvey Buchtel announces he will be in the Gibston vicinity Thursday afternoon to collect scrap and waste paper and magazines for the war effort. Citizens are asked to have contributions ready when he calls.

Buchtel John Turvey Gibston

Young Child Dies in Athens Hospital

NELSONVILLE Arthur Alton Wetzel age 3 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wetzel Buchtel died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Monday after being admitted that day with acute appendicitis. He leaves parents a sister Mary Margaret and two brothers William Lewis and Ralph Eldon plus grandparents William Wetzel Buchtel and Mr and Mrs John Potter Jobs. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Buchtel Methodist Church with burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home anytime.

Nelsonville Arthur Alton Wetzel Arthur Wetzel Buchtel Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mary Margaret William Lewis Ralph Eldon William Wetzel Tohn Potter

Messenger Carrier Makes Long Bike Trip

Richard Jewett, a Messenger carrier in Nelsonville, set out Sunday for a week’s Delaware County vacation. Intended to cycle over 80 miles, his father drove to Hookers near Lancaster and the rest was pedaled. He reached his destination about 11 am after cycling roughly 50 miles in five hours. He is the son of C. é0 Agent and Mrs F. Jewett. Additional Nelsonville news on page 6.

Nelsonville Richard Jewett Delaware County Hookers Lancaster Richard F. Jewett

Tigers Salvage One Game In White Sox Series

Detroit Tigers win the opener 6-2 but fall 7-0 in the nightcap as Earl Caldwell and Johnny Hodges pace the White Sox. Umpire Bill Grieve ejects Detroit’s runner on a disputed play. Cleveland, St. Louis slide in the standings as Mark Christman suffers a concussion.

Messenger Sports Tigers White Sox Detroit Beeton Jimmy Dykes Tiger Cats Ed Lopat Johnny Hourmphries Humephries Mule Haas Bill Grieve Ump St Louis Cleveland Firm Place Luke Sewell Browns

Holmes and Cuccinello Lead Major League Batting Races

New York AP report shows Tom Holmes of the Boston Braves and Tony Cuccinello of the Chicago White Sox leading the major league batting race with two months left. Goody Rosen shadows Holmes at .365, Phil Cavarretta near .357, Cubs first baseman within eight points of the lead, Stan Hack fourth, Mel Ott climbing toward fifth with Luis Olmo, Cuccinello limited to four at bats in the week, George Case and George Strombolos noted among leaders, Lou Boudreau and Eddie Lake tied for fourth at .308.

NEW York Tommy Holmes Boston Braves Tony Cuccinello Chicago White Sox Goody Rosen Brooklyn Holmes Phil Cavarretta Cubs Stan Hack Mel Ott Luis Olmeé Cuccinello George Case Washington George Stimwells Uo Post Lou Boudreau Cleveland Eddie Lake Boston

Yesterday's Results National Sports Brief

Brooklyn Boston rain and St Louis Pittsburgh on wet grounds. Detroit beat Chicago 1 to 0. Cleveland 9 8 over St Louis 7 4. Kansas City 9 over Columbus 6. Toledo 5 3. Milwaukee 4 4. Minneapolis 8 over Indianapolis 1. Louisville 6. St Paul 4.

Brooklyn Boston St. Loui Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Association Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul

Sugar Costner Outpoints Fowler in Chicago Fight

George Sugar Costner of Chicago won a decision over Robert Fowler of Cincinnati in their 144-pound bout. The match ended with Costner outpointing Fowler as crowds watched in Chicago.

Chicago George Sugar) Costner Cincinnati Robert Fowler

Boxing wagers spark warning from National Boxing Association

Abe Greene, president of the NBA, warns against sure-thing gamblers in boxing as large bets on heavy bouts threaten the sport. The danger lies in big-money fights where bookmakers protect profits. curbing this now is crucial. Also notes include Frits Howell’s dog care costs, Van Garrison’s World Series tour idea, and updates on Commodore Russell’s retirement, Westley Mouton, and Billy Arnold’s upcoming bout.

Ted Meier Hugh Fullerton New York Abe Greene National Boxing Association Abe van Garrison Burlington Hawk-Eye: Gazette Pacific States Harrison Honolulu Guam Manila C. F. Russell Bainbrdge Naval Station Bainbridge He J Wellsboro Westley Mouton Philadelphia Allie Stoltz Philly Billy Arnold Camden N. C Rocky Graziano

Hambletonian Field Ready For 1932 Derby Revival

In Goshen New York the Hambletonian draws a large 15 horse field for three year old trotters at good Time Park. Unbeaten Thian Hanover leads entries with 11 am ET deadline. Heats run at 3 pm with close to 4000000 dollars in stake value. track conditions were poor after rain.

Goshen Hambletonian Tiangular Thian Hanover Steve Phillips

Masi resigns as Medina football coach for Barberton post

Sam Masi of Medina high school resigns after 16 years to join Barberton high school teaching staff. He will be succeeded by James Hollinger, formerly Massillon high backfield coach.

Masi Barberton Medina Sam Masi Medina Barberton High School James Hollinger Massillon High

Millers Rally Past Indians as AA Race Tightens

The Minneapolis Millers upset league leading Indianapolis 6 1 in five innings to trim the Indian s lead to a game and a half Milwaukee split a pair with Toledo in the twin bill Toledo won 5 4 in the second game Gent Nances homer in the seventh sparked Milwaukee s 4 3 win Louisville beat St Paul 6 4 and Kansas City toppled Columbus 9 4 In golf Chick Hendrickson won the Erie County amateur title over Bob Cassidy 5 and 4 at Plum Brook Country Club Sandusky High School student claims the title

Associated Press Mike Kelley Minneapolis Millers American Association Indianapolis Indians Indians Milwaukee Toledo Madhens Gent Nance Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Sandusky Erie County Chick Hendrickson Bob Cassidy Plum Brook

League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlight 1940s Stars

The season leaders include Cucernello and Stirnweiss with high batting marks from New York and a 1122 hit total by Stirnweils. Holmes and Walker top runs and RBIs for Boston and Brooklyn while Workman notes 18 home runs and Schoendienst leads in stolen bases. Coopers from Beaston racks up 92 wins with an 846 ERA.

Cucernello Chica Sirnweiss New York Etten Stirnweils Stephens St. Louis Myatt Washington Heaton Detroit Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Workman Schoendienst Cooper Beaston

Docket corrected in Nelsonville mayor court

Nelsonville mayor court docket corrected to reflect Huzo Theisen Athens as the guilty party instead of Herman Theisen Jr. The defendant was fined 10 dollars and costs for quarreling and fighting. City Hall announced the error and a corrected entry will be made on the case docket. Sgt Thomas E Keating at Camp Croft has been advanced to staff sergeant.

Nelsonville Huzo Theisen Athens Herman Theisen, Jr

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