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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1945

Page

2

Plan Union Services in Nelsonville Churches

Nelsonville reports union services across churches after the minister Rev. Evans returns from pulpit duty. Sunday at 10 30 a.m. the Labor Sun law sermon on God Labor and Laborers will be delivered. The Lord's Supper observed with the choir led by Miss Sigrid Love. Bible School for all ages at 9 30 a.m. superintendent George Barrows. Union evening service at the Methodist Church 7230 location.

Nelsonville Church” of Christ Lvans Sigrid Love Bible School George Barrows Union Methodist ‘Church

Packers Defeat All Stars 19 to 7 In Soldier Field Classic

In Chicago the Green Bay Packers edged the College All Stars 19 to 7 as Hutson dazzled with an 82 yard kickoff return and a touchdown. The Packers defense stifled the college pass attack while a misplayed safety and Hutson field goal helped seal the win at the 12th annual All-Star game.

Messenger Hutson Allstars Simmy Jordan Chicago Fort bin Cirdy) Tambeau Green Bay Pack Bernie Bierman College Ausstars Soldier Field Green Bay Dor Hutson The Ers Bierman Knckouf Thie Faut Mecha Leo Bob Kennedy Washington State Camp Hijs Quditon Packers Colleginos Tom Eemmer Stan Army Nic Toble Ms “Kennedy Pong Tennessee Taft Nick Scollard St. Joseph Scollard Daie All‘Stars Arestars Orm

Nelsonville Personal Notes Amid Family Visits

Nelsonville social column records guests and visits. Mr. and Mrs. K E Harris of Lakewood are guests of H B Moore and S DE Starr. Mrs Arthur Rosser returns from Cleveland. Wil Wasnet White Simonton moves to a new home in Charleston. Mrs Jack Kerr and her daughter stay in Charleston while Mrs Ray O Dell visits Logan for several days.

K. E. Harris Lakewood H. B. Moore S. DE. Starr Sterling Arthur Rosser Cleveland ME “Wil“Wasnet White Simonton Jack Kerr Charleston W. Va Ray O'Dell Logan

Jobs Homecoming to Be Held Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville plans its annual homecoming this Sunday with a church program and activities. Former residents are invited to renew friendships and take part in the day’s events and ceremonies.

Nelsonville

Service of Surgeon Needed in Accident

Nelsonville report on Mrs Frank O Mara injured by a fish hook embedded in her right hand during a Lake Hope outing. She was brought to her home town where the hook was removed by a local physician. She is getting along satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Lake Hope Frank O'Mara

Riley Rites On Saturday

Funeral services for the late John F. Riley coal operator will be held Saturday at 2 o clock at the family home 167 Fort Street. The Rev W M George pastor of the Figs Methodist Church will be in charge. Burial will be at West Union Cemetery in Athens. Friends may call at the residence at any time.

Nelsonville John F. Riley Grant Hos Columbus Foit ‘St Ww. M George Figs Metholaist Riley West Union St Athens

Arrival of Jap Envoys at Okinawa Reported

Francis G. Kauri, son of Mr and Mrs George Kauri, stationed with the Army Signal Radar Corps at Okinawa, writes of seeing two white ensigns and Jap envoys on Shima. He says about 15 minutes later the C 54 bound for Manta took off. He mentions listening to broadcasts and notes Shima as a small island with a forge air near.

Francis G. ‘Kauri George Kauri Army Signal Radar Corps Okinawa Je Shima Manta Te ‘Shima

Presbyterian Sunday School Plans Logan Park Picnic

Nelsonville church hosts its annual basket picnic at Kachlermacher Park in Logan next Wednesday September 5. The Sunday School invites the congregation to attend. ice cream and transportation are provided. Members and all helpers should meet at the church at 5 30. Families are asked to bring a basket of food.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Stmday School Kachlermacher Park Logan Ath

Marines Describe Brutal Jap Beating of Prisoner in WWII Copy

A Marine ace recounts brutal treatment of a fellow prisoner on Corregidor and Omori camp, detailing beatings, forced bowing to the emperor, meager rations, and harsh conditions. He notes news that Pappy Boyington was alive as rescue rumors spread among prisoners.

Sow Bill Harris Phil “Harris Corregidor Europe Hey Harris Omori Boyington Simon

Lottridge Personal Notices and Weekend Visitors

Lottridge social notes list visitors and callers from nearby towns including Athens Riverside Cincinnati Baltimore and Clarksburg. with names such as Lena Ackley Marguerit Rowan Celin Klingenberg Michael Kinnen Gordon Collins and Carrie Gainer among others referenced in family visits and Sunday gatherings.

Lottridge Lionel Marshall Parkersburg Allen Eileen Ralph Bernard John Chevalier Aylmer Ackley Lena Athens R.D Ethel Davidson Baltimore Marguerit Rowan Cincinnati Celin Klingenberg Delaware Monnday Michael Kinnen Arnold Bernard Gordon ‘Collins Juliann Boggs Los ‘Angeles Calif Service Watch Glenn Gaston Omah Carrie Gainer Soo Sett R. M. Allen John Archer C. M. Warner Naomi C.L. Davis Arnett Snyder Pha Birchie Billy Wayne Beverick Clarksburg W.va Snyder Lee Gaston Fain

AME Church announces Woman's Day Rally Service

Nelsonville AME Church announces a Woman's Day rally service at the church on September 2 at 3 PM. The public is invited to attend the event featuring a community gathering and worship.

Nelsonville AME Standay

Florence Byrd Becomes Hospital Patient After Appendectomy

Miss Florence Byrd daughter of Mr and Mrs ilants of Nelsonville was moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Tuesday for an appendectomy. Her condition is satisfactory. She is in Room 127 first floor. Mrs Buell Eby entered Grant Hospital Thursday morning for major surgery Friday. Mrs Mary Dezso Cincinnati formerly of Nelsonville received a phone call from son Pfc John Dezso in San Francisco reporting return to the States from Germany on a 30 day leave. He is with his wife and baby daughter in Sacramento California. Leonard Myers route driver for the Southeastern Ohio Egg Auction, was moved to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus for kidney treatment.

Nelsonville Florence Byrd Mary Dezso Cincinnati Melsonville Pfc John Dezsa San Francico Germany 13Th Armoored Black Cat Sacramento Calif Leonard AL Myers Mt Carmel Hospital

Cubs and Cardinals Open Crucial NL Lead Series

Cubs and Cardinals meet to open a crucial series as the NL lead hinges on the outcome. The shift tightens the race with Pittsburgh aiding the Cards while Chicago seeks momentum in a tight pennant chase.

Cubs Cardinals

Fullerton's Roundup and Forest Hills Tennis Notes

Disjointed, OCR like fragmentary sports items from a tennis championship at Forest Hills. Mentions Hart, Flam, Behrens, John Van Ryn, Navy lieutenant commander, and scattered team and player cues. Context and names are garbled, offering a snapshot rather than a coherent story.

Forest Hills N Y Hart Eatest Hills SOX Behrens John van Ryn Navy

McArthur Resident Sam Campbell Killed in Michigan

Sam Campbell 3% son of Mr and Mrs C A Campbell of McArthur was killed in an automobile accident in Temimsel Michigan on August 21 He is survived by his widow Ruth Ann and son Buddy his parents three sisters Mrs Pant Car Ironton Mrs Warren E Campbell Carpenter Mrs W F Carter Athens one brother Laya in the Army in the Philippines Funeral held at Ironton

Mcarthur Sam Campbell C. A. Campbell Temimsel Mich Ais Pital al Ruth Ann Buddy Ironton Warren E. Campbell Carpenter W. F. Carter Athens Laya Philippines

Episcopal Services Sunday at Epiphany Church

Nelsonville church plans the 14th Sunday after Trinity with morning prayer and sermon at 9 30. The church school will be held at the same time.

Nelsonville

Horne and Levine Set for Garden Bout Tonight

Two former firemen headline Madison Square Garden's fight card tonight as Horne and Levine prepare for a high profile bout in New York. Georgie Sonny Fore is also billed, with a notable 80s era presence shaping the evening.

York Madison Sauate Garden Georgie Sonny ‘Fore Eighty & Me

Floyd Beyens Leads Yankees With Key Double Hit

Floyd Beyens delivered a clutch double pushing the Yankees to a scoring sequence. The at bat sparked momentum as teammates rallied behind the run, highlighting Beyens as a pivotal contributor in the game.

Floyd Beyens Yankees

Standings and results from yesterday’s league games

The standings show New York, Boston, Cleveland, and Chicago. A game by agreement ended in the ninth inning so Cleveland could catch a train. Other scores: Minneapolis 2, Milwaukee 1. Indianapolis 12, Columbus 3. Toledo 6, Louisville 5. St Paul 0, Kansas City 0.

New York Boston Clevela Chicago Cleveland Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Holmes Walker Club Brooklyn Bro Yari BS York

Elks Club Plans Saturday Dance in Nelsonville

The Elks announce a Saturday night dance at the Elks Club in Nelsonville from 5 to 11. Guests are invited, with Andy Shaw providing entertainment and the event organized by the committee for Elks and other guests.

Elks Nelsonville Andy Shawland Orama Columbus Tristens Elks'Club Otheir

Incomplete Softball In Progress Report Noted

Fragments indicate a softball game is in progress with unclear actions from the batter's hands and surrounding players. Information is too fragmentary to determine teams dates or outcomes.

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