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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1944

Page

2

Walton League Formation Meeting in Meigs County

Meigs County hosts a Walton League charter meeting at the Episcopal Parish House with Dr KD Amabary announcing groundwork for a local chapter. About 30 attendees from Buckeye and Atherton groups discuss national and local goals, membership drives, and charter terms through January.

Columbus Athtenn Profesor C. E. MeChrce Dow Geier Orsan Am Ton Wan Arthur Skinner Kelly Grueser Bop Lewis Bil Anderson

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights from Church Youth Events

Junior Choir of Federated Church and the Junior Women's Guild held a Christmas party in the social room with games, prizes, a song test, and treats served by the Junior Guild. Youth Fellowship of United Methodist Church hosted a social hour after presenting the Angels of Christmas pageant. Local residents and families, including Radar Lee and Mrs. Gardner, Harold Ebersbach, Mae Calhoun, and various students and staff, are noted for recent activities and travel over the holidays.

Romesur Charen Robert Hartley Hostewes Romer Roverts Prines Ralph Kuether Atc Mix Ropert £ Hartley Fred “Binetiner Patsy Shields Bernice Ann Durst Ruth Curtis Betty Custer Jennie ‘Sue Bastein Evelyn Fick Dorothy Fisher Dorthea Reed Minty Cur Jick Gold Dick’ Rosenbaum George Daliantier Youth Fellowship The United Methodist Church Albert Bitters Pomeroy Radar Lee Robert Gardner Fu Hayes Gardner Harold Ebersbach Hartford N.C Seaman Mae Calhoun Rio Grande Eugene Conde Athens Norms Rousey Ohio University Patrick Lochary Mra Nolan Swackhammer Milieport High School Hayes Roush Ha Chester B. Roush Belgium Margaret Bauer Elizabeth Congreve Zoy Mise Goldie’ Biggs Ereville Biggs Beri Sr Dale Congreve Pemerry Silo Biggs Goldie Mabel Gers Springfield

Middleport Social Notes From a Christmas Party

Local social notes recount Mrs Cari More entertaining Sunday School class at First Presbyterian Church with a decorated Mill Street Christmas setting and a gift exchange. Officers elected include Roger Dillard president Charles Tewks ary vice president Billy Taylor secretary Charlene Dillard treasurer. Community members attended a sixth birthday celebration for Emeryt Minke with holiday decor and Santa Claus.

Middleport Gimore Mrs Helen White

Real Estate Transfers in Meigs County

Meigs County Recorder records show a week of real estate transfers including Minnie Minnick and family to M R Satterfield for 20 acres in Salem. Dan iels to Bush and Cruse for parts of Round Village. various transfers involving Middleport and Salisbury, plus affidavits of transfer. Institutions and individuals named include George P. Daniels auditor, Lovena Barrett, Maude Collins, Elmer Nelson, Board of Education, Citizens National Bank, Frank Vroman, and others. Also Scout event notes mention Girl Scouts and cadets meeting at Federated Church for county infirmary visits and carol program.

Rumenur Meigs County Recorder's Minnie Minnick Minnie Ralph Arnold M. R. Satterfield Salem George P. Daniels Harriett G. Effenbacker Mattie Bush Joy Della Cruse Round Vilage Scipio Jedson VanMeter Richard Raymond VanMeter Laura May Hartung Opal E. Eiching Lovena Henry B. Barrett Ol Bush Maude Carrie Collins William E. Colling Midleport Dorsel Smith A. A. Nelson Elmer Nelson Bedford Hugh R. Cook Elmer Nelson

Winegar Funeral Held Saturday by Local Church

The funeral for Mrs J Edward Winegar was held Saturday afternoon at the Rewlings Coate Funeral Home with Ralph Zundel officiating. Members of the Baptist Choir sang. Out-of-town mourners included Philip Swisher of Bex Haven Winegar of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Joy Winegar of Dayton, and Mie Berry Kimes of Dayton.

Saddlepor Ralph Zundel J. Edward Winegar Rewlings-Coate Fu Baptist Choir Philip Swisher Bex Haven Winegar Columbus Mon Joy Winegar Nevada Ohio Mie Berry Kimes Dayton

Santa Claus Greets Primary Students at Church Party

Santa Claus visited the Primary Department of the Church of Christ on Saturday afternoon for a Christmas party hosted by Homebuilders Close Mia Wayne Swisher served as party chairman with help from members and many mothers. Mrs William Bradford oversees the department with teachers including Mrs Ruth Dodson Mrs Mary Meinhart Mrs Elmer Wehring and Miss Esther Gilmore. The event featured a decorated tree with fancy popcorn balls handed to children, games and singing, followed by ice cream and cookies.

Iupovetor Santa Claus Church of Christ Mia Wayne Swisher William Bradford Ruth” Dodson Mary Meinhart Elmer Wehring Misa Esther” Gilmore Erty-Ax

Action children reside with her parents in Hottner home

Action mentions children living with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hottner. The sentence implies custody or guardianship details within a family context. No further names or dates are provided to expand the record.

Mrs Charles Hottner

Pageant Is Given by Youth Fellowship at United Methodist Church

The Youth Fellowship of United Methodist Church staged a candle light Christmas pageant titled Angels of Christmas last night. Mise Mae Calhoun directed. Andora Howard Ebersbach led the aganist. Adele Fowler Virginia Crew Evelyn Cook Margaret Jean Bryant Esther Ash Tune Whaley June Unroe Mary Jen Jewell Oma Jean Zahi Joan Gilmore Betty Jean Barnitz Joan Conway Mary Grimm Elnora Barnitz Polly Karr sang as soloist with Bennett Rice Donna Ebersbach William Zan Tomny Cobb Sammy Ebersbach Carl Nease Ari Bitters William Tubbs John Tubbs Ruth Nease and Frank Vaughan portrayed Mary and Joseph. All wore costumes and carried lit candles as they formed a secession through the church. Pine boughs scented the sanctuary. the candle lighted pageant finished with a fragrant setting.

Joan Gilmore Betty Jean Barnitz Joan Conway Mary Grimm Elnora Barnitz Polly Karr Bennett Rice Donna Ebersbach William Zan Tom ‘Ny Cobb Sammy Ebersbach Carl Nease Ari Bitters William John Tubbs Ruth Nease Frank ‘Aughan Mary Joseph

Hooper Church Group Plans Activities

Hooper church group met at Mrs Belle Keims home for a pot luck dinner with thirteen in attendance. Devotionals were led by Mrs Golda Easler as plans for a bake sale and bazaar at Car Senter Hardware in Athens on Saturday December 2 were finalized. Dinner guests at the Keims home included Mr and Mrs Otha Coon and daughter Sue, plus Miss Eleanor and Esther Keine, Athens residents, and Mr and Mrs Richard Easler with two sons, who visited relatives.

Richard Easler Nates Masion Reger Jer Ily the Plains Delbert Easter D. Es

Otten Dominates As Bobcats Fall To Falcons

Ohio University falls 57 to 45 to Bowling Green as Don Otten, at 6 feet 11, dominates with 22 points. Bowling Green’s balanced lineup, including Payak Siegferth Whitehead and Gray, outpace a later Bobcat push led by Mackey and Wylie. The game stays close through the first half before BG pulls away in the second.

Ohio University Bowling Green Falcons Bobcats Don Otten Otten Ohio Quint Toms Seindow Ainly John Payak Joe Siegferth Don Whitehead Wyndel Gray Ohio Team Particu Jimy Mackey Bob Dickey Mark Wylie Little Fellowy Maldovan Brandle Sayre Lamb Bohfats Bee Gees Payak Wylie Dickey Mackey Marones Gray Ead Whitehead Kubiak Jenson Fane Mackey Lamb Gantt Say

Christmas Vesper Service by Middleport High Glee Clubs

Middleport High School staged a Christmas Vesper Service in the auditorium featuring the Girls Glee Club and Boys' Chorus. Susan Allenworth and Phyllis Smart played chimes and piano. Lois Cecil led vocal numbers with a mixed chorus and bright soprano sections. selections included traditional carols and a rendition of O Little Town of Bethlehem.

Middleport Susan Allensworth Phyllis Smart Girls Glee Club Middleport High School Sunay Lois Cecil Virginia Lu Schant Iles Fagus Smart Encombe Susan Ale Seeamarth Ied Zombie Charlee Anes Howell Ary Martha Rolie Wire Finishe Suan “Ale Fenatorth Pala Jean Briton Wanda’ Koehler Martha Oniingi Ataris Knopp Patriak Mckinney Mary Locos Thomas Colleen Alte

National League tolls rivals as football column probes future

National League may not accept rival loops as affiliates without financial proof and recognition of Elmer Layden as commissioner of football. League officials say a true major league status would be hard under current conditions, while some teams previously rejected by the NL seek new status in rival circuits. Beyond the sports business angle, local notes cite attendance figures from Randolph Field Second Air Force games and pro playoffs, plus a Packers Giants clash recap with gate receipts and player payouts.

Hugh Fullerton New York National Football League National League George Strickler Elmer Layden Randolph Field Second Air Force Army Air Forces Aid Society Gunder Haegg A.A.U Atlantic City Fullerton Green Bay Packers New York Giants Polo Grounds Steven Ings Fomt Tom Steels & Mouth Clans BI Paschal Cau Tom Itt Pacers Ted Feit Green Bay Packers Giants Chicago Bears

Buck s To Play Utah Tonight College hoops action in Columbus

Ohio State Buckeyes face Utah in Columbus for their first major test this season while top smaller colleges in Ohio also seek to boost records. Bowling Green Baldwin Wallace and Akron pace the field with several matchups including Bowling Green vs Romulus Al Base and Akron vs Oberlin as Miami enters a Terre Haute eight team tourney with Redskine, Eastern Illinois Teachers, and others.

Columbus Ohio State Bucks Twe Bucks Michigan State Utah Kentucky Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Indiana University Ohio Coleges Bowling Green Baldwin, Wallace Akron Romulus Baldwin-Wallace Case Oberlin Miami Terre Haute Ind Charleston Indiana Concordia Seminary of

Falcons hold off Bobcats in late rally for win

Ohio Skies game report shows the Falcons pulling away after a strong second-half surge led by Ot ten Payak and Otten. Bobcats narrow gap to 37 36 before Otten scores repeatedly to restore a comfortable margin. Officials: Harvey Schwab and Byron Eby.

Dayton Dayton High School Scores Boost Night

Dayton Kentucky led with 34 while Cincinnati X topped 2 in a busy set of high school basketball results. Norwood beat Wyoming 39 to 2 and Uhrichsville won 44 to 28 over Cambridge. Other scores include Hopewell 39 Kirkersville 8 Farrell 36 Youngstown Raven 22 and Chaney 30 Canfield 19. Warren 32 over Ashtabula Harbor 27 Minerva 48 over Carrollton 18. Lowellville 57 over Austintown Fitch 2 Grove City 32 Franklin 26 and Dayton Fairview 47 over Lima So 25.

Dayton Cincinnati Norwood Wyoming Dayton Parker Springfield Catholic Uhrichsville Cambridge Hopewell Kirkersville Farrell Youngstown Raven Youngst'n ‘Chaney Canfield Warren Ashtabula Harbor Minerva Carrollton Lowellville Austintown Fitch Grove City Franklin Dayton Fairview Lima

Nelson Voted Top Athlete of 1944

Byron Nelson, averaging under 70 strokes over 78 rounds, is chosen as athlete of the year by 79 sports writers. He earned over $45,000 in war-bond prizes and 16 first-place notes, securing a strong lead in the year’s rankings. Marion, St. Louis Cardinals, named the National League’s most valuable player.

New York Byron Neson Miler Elson Toledo Martin F Marion St. Louis Cardinals

Senior High School Supports Tuberculosis Christmas Fund

Seal fund totals at Pom woy's Senior High School reach 7 dollars with room contributions led by Senior Room at 2.44 and Room 10 at 1.58. Principal 3 E White noted each participant received a small red double barred cross symbol of the association.

Popunus Pomwoy Meigh Unty Tuberculosis Association E. White

Pomeroy High Receives Federal Award for War Savings Effort

Pomeroy Senior High is honored by the United States Treasury Department for securing student participation in the school wartime savings campaign. The award, displayed in Room 20, recognizes the senior class’s effort in supporting the national drive during the war.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Pomeroy United States Treasury Department Raich

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