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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1945

Page

12

Nelsonville Football Candidates to Report Saturday

Nelsonville High School football candidates are to report at 4 o clock Saturday afternoon September 1 at the high school. Coach Byron Eby newly named head of the athletic department for three years will meet the players. Uniforms will be distributed and training rules outlined. First practice likely at 4 pm Labor Day, September 3, with the new term beginning the next day.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Byron Eby Eby Ohio State University

Nelsonville Social Notes Birthday and Personal Mentions

Mrs Myrtle Wright Adama Sr recently celebrated a birthday with a family dinner and received many gifts and over 60 greeting cards while recovering from illness. Mr and Mrs W J Miller of Wheeling are guests of the Washburns. Helen Powell Stage visits, coming to see her brother Gerard C Powell and family from South America, with Donald W Powell of Independence Kentucky also visiting.

Myrtle Wright Adama Sr Wright W. J. Miller Wheeling W.va C. E. Washburn Helen Powell W. F. Powell Fayette Sr Gerard C. Powell South America Donald W. Powell Independence Powell

Laurel Cliff Notes Local visits and moves reported

Laurel Cliff residents and visitors are listed with kinship and hometowns including Toledo Portsmouth Columbus and Buck Springs. Several families visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Charlies Riffle moved to Steubenville for work. illness of Mrs Ernest Davis reported in Columbus with three transfusions.

Laurel Cliff Howard Arnold Toledo Mark Stahl Portsmouth Everett Harrison Columbus Donald Geary Middleport Pearl Gilkey Lower Thomas Fork Harry Sthal Bucksprings Louella Stahl Mfs John Stahl Carl McKeeven Dayte Helen Leifhelt Doris Thomas Hart Charlies Riffle Steubenville Riffle Sidney Leifheit Shade Virgil Rose Axton A. C Jones Pomeroy Friends Lawrence Smith Anna Dill Allen Dill Fiat Woods Seaman Thomas Hart Manley D. H. Peaples Ernest Davis Columbus's Hospital Richard Katz Karr Ratliff

Lottridge Notes Highlights Local Visiting Guests

Residents and families from Lottridge and nearby towns hosted and visited through a string of social calls. Gatherings included Mrs. Cerrie Willet, Mrs. Carrie Gainer, and others sharing meals and ice cream, with multiple trips between Athens, Clarksburg, Baltimore and Cincinnati noted in brief visits and dinner gatherings.

Lottridge TheVause Snyder Tarnen Harry Willet Cerrie Willet Carrie Gainer John Archer Carson Boggs Rexal Boggs Boggs Rulmer Ackley Lena Athens R.D Ethel Davidson Baltimore Marguerite Rowan Cincinnati Harry Nicholla Pt. Pleasant W. Va O. L. Davis Lee Gaston Ida Wolfe Jessie Jay Snyder Bonnie Stonacker Helen Hurst Jay Jackson Clarksburg Glenn Gaston H. J. Davis S. G. Davis Big Isaac Willie Tenney Wanda Lee Juanita Lee Guy Campbell Little Hocking R. D J. R. M. Allen L. H. Allen

Returns To Hospital Following Furlough

John A. Figgins has returned to McCloskey Hospital in Temple Texas after spending 60 days at home in Nelsonville with his sisters Betty Riley and Jane Keating. Alonzo Figgins of Dayton and Paul Figgins of Columbus also visited during his furlough. He is a twice wounded veteran in Germany, a Purple Heart recipient with two battle stars, Combat Infantryman Badge and Presidential Unit Citation.

Nelsonville Pfe John A. Figgins McCloskey Hospital Temple Texas Betty Riley Jane Keating Alonzo Figgins Dayton Paul Figgins Columbus Germany John

Cemetery Rules Enforced At Fort St Cemetery

Nelsonville police order forbids children on cemetery grass and urges parental cooperation to enforce it. Signs reading Keen Off Police Orders have vanished, yet rules remain in effect. Night mining classes restart in Nelsonville with A W Seabright as instructor, first session Sept 7 at the high school.

Nelsonville Fort St A.W. Seabright

Mrs Mallen Severely Injured in Fall at City Market

Mrs Sid Mallen sustained a broken right wrist Saturday afternoon after falling in the City Market where she is employed. The incident occurred in Nelsonville and prompted a medical evaluation.

Nelsonville Sid Mallen

Funeral of Child Held Sunday at Salem Church

Funeral services were held for Rita Gay Thompson six months old at Salem Church with Rev. officiating and burial in the nearby cemetery. The child was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson who died Friday morning at home.

Salem Church Rita Gay Robert Thompson Pst- Millfield — Country Club Hamley Run W. M. George Ser Janet Cole Igram Honper Ridge

Nelsonville City Council Meeting Scheduled for Sept 4

The September regular council meeting moves from Monday to Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 7 pm. City Hall announced the change due to Labor Day, and all fees will be closed.

Nelsonville City Hall

York service men return home for leaves

Sergeant John Brooks of the 106th Infantry Division arrives home for a 30 day leave with his wife and two children and his father Mike Brooks, before reporting back to Camp Atterbury Indiana. James Burch 31c AEM spent seven days with his mother Hazel Burch after graduating from NATTC Jacksonville and heading to Quonset AL for CASU duty in the Atlantic. Hazel Burch hosted a chicken dinner with relatives. Myrtle Wright reports a letter from her son John H. Wright USNR who has reached the Philippine Islands after a 22 day trip from the States. Sir Kenneth Stimel returns to Norfolk VA after a four day leave with his parents. Seaman Stimes just came back from Cuba aboard the USS Lake Champlain.

John Brooks Ourseas 106Th Infantry Division Mike Brooks Camp Atterbury Ind James Burch L-C A.E.M Hazel Burch Na.t.t.c Jacksonville Fla Quonset, AL Atlantic Cas.u Carrier Air Craft Service Unit Ae.m James Ossman Frankie Donna Billy Vermillion Arthur Rosser Joe Burch Paul Humphrey Luther Burch, Jr Sugar Creek Myrtle Wright John H. Wright USNR Philippine Islands John Nelsonville High School Miller’s Produce Kenneth M. Stimel Norfolk Ray Stimes Seaman Stimes Cuba Lake Champlain

Garden Show Planned by Nelsonville Club at Albany Church

The Albany Community Garden Club hosts a Garden Show on Thursday August 30 from 1 to 4 PM at Albany Methodist Church. Members meeting at 78 East Washington Street at 1 PM will carpool to Albany for the event.

Nelsonville Albany’ Community Garden Club Albany Methodist Church WW. Warren E. Washington St Albany

Social Rounding in Beudinat Home Guests Vaughn Couple

Mr and Mrs C F Beudinat entertained a 6 oclock rabbit supper Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Harold Vaughn of Glou s ier. Miss Aldine Wemmer from Columbus was a Sunday guest at her parents Mr and Mrs F W Werner. Mr and Mrs A T Triplett attended the Smith reunion at Chest erhill on Sunday.

C. F. Beudinat Harold Vaughn Glousier Aldine Wemmer Columbus F. W. Werner A. T. Triplett Chesterhill

Blue Lake News Notes From Blue Lake And Surroundings

Arnan Walters eight, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Walters, was shot in the eye with an arrow while playing with his brothers. Eyesight reportedly will not be lost. Mrs Lyda Randolph injured when a mowing machine wheel fell on her leg while untying a calf. she cannot walk. She is Urban Walters grandmother. Miss Dorothy Nibert of Tincoln guests of Misses Eva and Mary Gay. Mrs Orpha Wooten recovering after gallstone operation. J M Myers recently at hospital for finger injury. Cpl Daryl Shoemaker and Miss Esther Saunders wed at Ted Waller home Thursday. Stacey Berry and Irene Kidder wed Aug 2 at Ashland Kentucky. Girlhood home of Mrs C E Sheets sold by Mary F Wogan of Pomeroy after 44 years ownership. Property includes producing gas wells and 10 room house on Thomas Fork near Harrisonville Road, 24 miles from Athens. Mildred Thompson to undergo a third cancer operation. mother of three. Her brother Eugene died at 18 months from the disease. she cared for him.

Blue Lake Arnan Walters Frank Walters Lyda Randolph Urban Walters Dorthy Nibert Tincoln Eva Mary Gay Orpha Wooten J. M. Myers Cpl Daryl Shoemaker Luther Shoemaker Esther Okey Saunders Ted Waller Stacey Berry Mildred Thompson Eugene

Five Teams Have Chance in American Pennant Race

Five teams in the American League remain within reach as the pennant chase tightens. Detroit lost twice to Cleveland while New York split with St Louis and Chicago slid toward the top in a tense stretch drive. Cleveland, Boston, the Yankees, and the Senators all gain or narrow gaps, with pitchers Reynolds Gromek and Gettle guiding recent wins.

Stars Deliver Dual Night Wins For Yankees And Indians

Mike Garbark drove in all runs in a 3-2 Yankees win while Aaron Robinson slugged two homers and four RBIs in a 7-1 nightcap. Allie Reynolds earned his 14th victory in Cleveland's 3-1 opener. Gromek scored the winning run in a 5-4 comeback over Detroit. Gene Moore homered on his 36th birthday to lift the Browns 3-2. Milt Byrnes added two RBIs in a 4-1 win. Ferriss notches his 20th as Red Sox split with Athletics 4-3. LaForest homers twice. Pirates take 10-7 then 2-1 over Reds. Holmes hits 26th as Braves beat Phillies 6-5. Karl tosses four scoreless in nightcap 4-3.

Joe Reishler New York Giants Washington Senators Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals America Detroit Tigers Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Bengals Senators Tribe Capitol City Detroit New York Yankees St. Lauis Browns Chicago White Sox Sewellmen Cubs Redbirds Bruins Chicago Cleveland Allie Reynolds Steve Gromek Yankees Nats Charley Ruffing al Gettl Dave Boo) Ferriss Hal Newhouser Tikera Russ Christopher Philadelphia Athletics Boston Giants Brookyn Dodgers Ottmen Hugh Mulcahy Boston Braves Phillies Tommy Holmes Phils Pittsburgh Cincinnati Mike Garbark Aaron Robinson Garbark Robinson Steve Gromer Indians Reynolds Tigers Gromek Gene Moore Milt Byrnes Moore White Sox Byrnes Shely Mgnicap Dave Ferriss Byron LA Forest Red Sox Ferriss la Forest Athletics Jim Russell Pirates Reds Braves Anton Karl Holmes Karl

Brewers Pull Ahead In Tight American Association Race

The Indianapolis Indians face a four game deficit behind Milwaukee as the season nears its close on Sept 9. After two losses to Milwaukee 8-6 and 2-0, Louisville moved within two games of first, while Kansas City and Toledo fared poorly. Columbus beat Toledo twice, and Minneapolis and St Paul split their doubleheader with Millers winning 2-0 and St Paul edging 7-6.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indians American Association Indians Milwaukee Brewers Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Milwaukee Louiaville Kansas City Toedo Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Millers Saints Hale Swanson Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Toledo Toledo- Lmt Louisville

Brundage Opposes German Italian Participation in 1946 Olympics

Avery Brundage, head of the American Olympic Committee, said he does not favor German or Italian participation in the 1946 Olympic Games. He told the Associated Press that public statements by some U S radio and newspaper commentators supporting entry are incorrect and that exact remarks were carried in news service accounts.

London Avery Brundage American Olympic Committee International Committee Brundage Associated Press United States

Fullerton's Roundup: Berz Advocates Kids' Sports Programs

New York report by Hugh Fullerton notes Harry Berz, Chicago Sports Association secretary, urging more sports heroes and better ones. He outlines a model for youth recreation using pro coaching, eight week programs, and a varsity after eight weeks. Notable figures Red Grange and Duke Slater lend support. One boy team even planned to play between halves of a Bears Lions game, prompting a shy player to remark they were using the youngsters' plays.

Hugh Fullerton New York Harry Berz Chicago Sports Association Harry Berz Cardinals Red Grange Duke Slater Bert Detroit Lions

Standings and League Leaders in Varsity Caps Softball

National batting leader Holmes of Boston hits .363 with 112 runs and 187 hits. Walker of Brooklyn leads in runs batted in with 106. Holmes also tops in home runs with Holmes, Heaton, and a tied total. Multiple city and league results listed in fragmented standings for several matchups and scores across teams.

Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Heaton

British Open Victory Is Nelsons Biggest Ambition

Knox ville star Byron Nelson, holder of 15 major titles in 20 starts this year, declared his ultimate goal is the British Open. He cruised to victory in the Knoxville Open with a 276 total, finishing ten strokes ahead of rivals on the Holston Hills course, and vowed the Open would clinch his peak achievement.

Nelson Knoxville Tenn Byron Toledo Sas Roper Texas Holston- Hilla Byrd

Three Remain In State Meet

In Columbus two teams clash for a shot at meeting Toledo Local 13 UAW-CIO in the finals of the 1985 Ohio men’s softball tournament. Unionists enter with a 3-0 record after edging the Columbus Bob Chevrolets 1-0 yesterday. In Nelsonville three arraignments on intoxication complaints were held. Woodrow Bennett and Roland Denny and Georges Carpenter were fined.

Columbus Toledo Uaw-Cio Ohio Columbus Bobb Chevrolets Yester- Nelsonville

Germans Flee Eastern Areas as Civilians Flood West

Mass exodus of Germans from the east overwhelms Berlin with crippled rail and strained soup kitchens. British estimates place arrivals at 15,000 to 18,000 daily from Danzig East Prussia Silesia and Poland with others from Czechoslovakia seeking refuge.

Berlin Danzig Gdansk East Prussia Silesia Poland Czechoslovakia

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