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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
2
In Nelsonville during a Saturday special county election only 537 voters, about 20 percent turnout, defeated both proposed levies for general welfare and relief. General welfare: 218 yes, 310 no. relief: 217 yes, 314 no. Only two precincts supported the levies.
In Nelsonville the adult education night program will begin Tuesday evening December 19. The course list includes art typing sociology psychology and instrumental music with sessions on Tuesday nights after the holiday schedule adjustment.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Fillinger 89 of Buchtel will be in Ironton Ohio Tuesday December 19 at noon. Friends may call at Ralph Wilson's home in Buchtel until Tuesday morning. She leaves 16 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Her husband Stephen a Civil War veteran preceded her in death.
Joseph Burke, 84, father of Mrs. A. W. Lassie of Nelsonville, died Saturday at his Canal Winchester home. Funeral services were held there this afternoon.
Nelsonville Eagles announce a Christmas party on Friday December 22 with turkey baskets checks to widows and room decorations. The Family Night committee will meet Tuesday after lodge to finalize plans and children will receive candy treats.
Turkeys for Christmas dinner furnished by the Nelsonville Eagles will be delivered Tuesday to Nelson ville Chauncey Buchtel Happy Hollow New Floodwood Connett East Clayton and Deanville. The delivery committee includes Dewey Whyte Joe Evans and Jimmie May.
Paul Theisen of the Athens Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will explain the benefit provisions of the unemployment law to the employer of the William Brooks Shoe Company at their regular meeting tonight.
The Graf Spee was blown up by her crew at 7:50 p.m. near Uruguayan waters to prevent capture, as flames and explosions lit the river estuary and crowds watched from the shore. Uruguayan authorities faced salvage concerns while consultations with the United States and other American republics pursued a new neutrality declaration.
Ohio University's basketball team won their first two games 71 against Marietta and 60 versus Western State, averaging 65.5 points while limiting opponents to 34. Bumholtz scored 42 in two games, with 12 players in the scoring column. Blickensderfer emerged with 7 field goals, and coach Trautwein used the entire squad.
Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees wins the AL batting crown with a .381 average over 120 games, a 57-point rise in a down year. The season sees a league average of .279, 796 homers, and notable titles for Foxx, Lewis, Rolfe, Case, Kreevich, and Williams.
Sammy Snead, the West Virginian, captured the Miami Open title with a six under par 64 after trailing, earning 2500 dollars. Byron Nelson faltered, Harold McSpaden finished second with 273, Bud Williamson took third with 276, Ben Hogan 277, while Nelson settled for another near miss and the Vardon Trophy.
The High School PTA holds its monthly meeting at the high school building tonight at 7 15 p m. Members discuss upcoming activities and school issues.
Henry McLemore lists Tony Galento as the year’s top surprise in sports noting his upset impact after a year of notable shocks across tennis golf football baseball and horse racing. He cites Welby Van Horn Iowa and Cornell football as top surprises along with Fighting Fox in the Massachusetts Handicap and other rising talents.
The Hocking County vested choir will present the Christmas cantata The Music of Bethlehem on Tuesday December 19 at 8 p m in the Carbon Hill gymnasium. About 100 high school pupils will participate in this annual service conducted by Miss Janet White with accompaniment by Miss Louise Rice.
Patrons are asked to attend the benefit party at the Parish Hall tonight at 7 30 sponsored by the L H Club and to take month end tickets.
Earl Brown, former Notre Dame end and football standout, is named freshman basketball coach at Brown. Brown starred for the Irish in basketball and football and will coach the newcomers in Providence.
Indiana appears the favorite to win the Big Ten basketball race with 12 lettermen and strong backcourt pairing of Marvin Huffman and Jay McCreary. Purdue and Ohio State loom as challengers while questions remain about Ohio State after key ineligibilities and expected returns. The Hoosiers’ depth includes Bill and Bob Menke, Chet Francis, Paul Armstrong, Ralph Dorsey, and veteran guards Jim Gridley and Russ Clifton as they prepare for a demanding schedule.
Burt Shotton manager of the Columbus Red Birds will enter his bird dogs in the American Kennel Club show at Winter Haven Florida on January 10 and 11.
Featherweight champion Joey Archibald will consider a $10,000 offer to defend his crown against Jimmy Perrin at the New Orleans Auditorium on February 12 or 26, according to manager Al Weill.
The Newark Bears overtook Paterson Panthers after trailing in the second period to win the APFA championship 27 to 7 before a crowd of 16 000 in Newark New Jersey.
De Sales College of Toledo defeated Assumption 45 to 37 in a Michigan Ontario Conference basketball opener on Sunday. The win showcased De Sales’ defense and timely scoring to take early control.
Will hold a benefit party Tuesday evening December 19 in the IOOF Hall at 8 oclock. Local organizers invite community members to support the Jr. O U A M fundraiser with an evening of activities and camaraderie.
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