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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

2

Mayor-elect Daugherty to take office in falsonville Tuesday

Mayor-elect Daugherty plans to take the oath and assume duties on January 1 after a period at home. He will meet with city department heads and council members as plans are set for January 7. New council members include C. W. Monks and Walter Tigner with party affiliations noted. City solicitor John P. Kelso begins a new term and Phillip Baller named for two years as city treasurer.

Lsonville Daugherty Slyi H. E. Wilson C. W. Monks Sec Walter Tigner Tigner Green Ted Ashby E. W. Allen Ash Allen Wre John P. Kelso Phillip Baller Helen DeVore Will E. F. DeVore Eugene

Service Men Return Home From Navy And Army

Leig Donald Shafer has received an honorable discharge after three years in the U S Navy and arrived Saturday at his parents home with his wife. He served at Pearl Harbor directing recreation and welfare activities. Frc. Donald Hopstetter arrived home with an honorable discharge after service with the 26th Infantry Division and 22 months overseas earning ETO Ribbon four battle stars American Defense Medal Victory Medal and Purple Heart. S. Sgt. Sam McNamee and his wife left for Coffeyville Kansas after visiting here. Warnes has enlisted for another year in the Panama Canal Zone and plans to relocate there after six weeks with Mrs McNamee.

U. S. Navy Leig Donald Shafer Cecil Shafer Coshocton Lt Shafer Pearl Harbor Donald Hopstetter Z. F. Hopstetter Nelsonville Rt 1 26Th Infantry Division Sam McNamee Coffeyville Kas Sliss McNamee Warnes Panama Canal Zone McNamee

Nelsonville Christmas Socials and Travelers

Nelsonville residents recall holiday visits as Lenore Gardner and family depart for Venice California after months with her sister Mrs Lancaster. Local hosts Mr and Mrs Pedigo entertain guests from Columbus and Murray City. Mrs James Hardman and family host Christmas dinner with family members visiting from nearby towns. Fred Fiske and guests include Robert Pleasant, Cliff Williams, Vi Marten and Paul Richards Sr with relatives from Columbus Dayton Hagerstown and nearby cities.

Lenore Gardner James Hardman Andaughters Christmas Jay Ontner St Sylvia City Fred Fiske and Mirs Robert Pleasant Jo Fiske Columbus Cliff Willams Shirley Dayton Vi Marten Jane

Car Robbed While in Owner's Garage

In Nelsonville Mrs Kathleen Boyd reports theft from a locked garage at 2 Roshinsle. Four wheels five tires and tubes and 10 gallons of gasoline were taken after a break in during the holiday period. Mrs Boyd notes her car was not parked outside but secured in the garage and accessed by breaking the lock.

Nelsonville Kathleen Boyd Boyd Cleveland

Faithful Class of Methodist Sunday School Notes

Jacksonville notes the Faithful Class of Methodist Sunday School meeting at Mrs. Sophronia Householder home with Christmas readings and stories. Officers elected for two years: President Orel Keirns, Vice President Wahnet a Exenkemper, Secretary Treasurer Leona Orme. Other items include holiday visits and New Year service plans.

Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Sophronia Householder Linnie E. C. Shirkey Orel Keirns Press Lgeant Wahneta Exenkemper Leona Orme Jflower Gladys Kempton Bertha Heffken Clayton Roberts Duane Fifth” Street Robert Meeks Ralph Meeks Dorthy Meeks Virgil Meeks W. C. Lerch Columbus Nces Plains William van Hall Air Corps Andrew van Hall Williams Glouster R- E. Davis Arlene Courtney Pattit Con. Ruston Elah West Carrelton Jack Vernon Jack Beloit Gereld Vernon Barberton Harry Vernon Eloise Miller Julius Bratka Elmer Bratka Howard Bill Akron Bratka Rose Hummeltonbu Wern Brathen Elmer

Engineer Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville power plant engineer Powell was moved to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus on Sunday for major surgery. His wife Mrs Hyer and Miss Louis McDowell of Columbus accompanied him to the hospital.

Nelsonville Powell Par St. Francis Hospital Columbus H. J. Hyer Louis McDowell

Buchtel Man Whitmore Dies in Logan

Charles J. Whitmore 71 of Buchtel died Sunday at Dibbons Hospital Logan from pneumonia after influenza. Survived by wife Ida May. sons Lawrence Nelsonville RFC and Harry West Virginia. daughters Dorothy Lumpp and John Turnbull Youngstown. six grandchildren and sister Mrs Margaret Wilkes Columbus. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM at Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Charles J. Whitmore Buchtel Oney Elizabeth Whitmore Dibbons Hospital Logan Ida May Whitmore Lawrence Nelsonville Rfc Harry West Virginia Dorothy Lumpp John Turnpull Youngstown Ohio Margaret Wilkes Columbus Thomas Edward L. E. Evans Church of Christ Warren Greenlawn

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

The Legion Auxiliary meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening January 4 in Nelsonville has been postponed for one week due to the New Year holiday.

Nelsonville Legion Auxiliary

New Year's Worship Planned for Monday at Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will hold its regular New Year worship service at 4 o clock Monday night December 31. Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach. Glen Hanes will sing and Miss Mary Louise Bowen will be the organist during the service which ends at midnight.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Glen Hanes Mary Louise Bowen

State Hikes Stock With Win Over Wolves

Ohio State boosted its stock with a 57 to 40 victory over Michigan in a key Big Ten meeting. Bowling Green also posted a 51 to 49 win over Long Island University as they pursue national rankings. Ohio State and Bowling Green lead a busy week with 20 basketball games slated across the state.

Harold Harrison Columbus Ohio Ohio State Bowling Green Bucks Purdue Indiana Boilermakers Ward Great Lakes Falcons Western Ontario Buffalo University of Puerto Rico Baldwin-Wallace Toronto Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Mt. Union Ashland Carnegie Tech Case Ohio Medical School Marietta Dayton Miami Ohio University Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Xavier Toledo Detroit Rio Grande Pikeville Cincinnati Michigan State Penn Puerto Rico Minin Eames Michigan Wolverines Long Island University Madison Nce de Paul Kentucky - Anderful Wyoming Northwestern Cornell Notre Dame North Carol Tennessee Tatheels Carolina New York University St. Joseph’s

Angle Shot Across Alley Best for Seven Pin Spare

NEC DAY explains how to control the ball to spare the seven pin by angling across the alley. The technique involves crowding toward the right, keeping the arm in, and delivering a cross alley path.

NEC NBA

New Year Sports Pundit Picks From Fullerton

SD Feder surveys 1946 sports outlook with notes on the Yankees Cardinals Brooklyn links, Dimaggio book release, Solomons talks on world champs, Bulldog Turner moves, Packers scouting, Lambeau and Hutson Rose Bowl plans. Includes references to Derby bets and star pilots.

SD Feder Hugh Fullerton Brooklyn Louis Conn William Tom Smith Gee-Gee Army Blanchard Davis Nelson DI A Data Joe Dimaggio Florida Joe Jack Solomons Mike Jacobs U. S France England NBA New York Bulldog Turner Chicago Bears Chicago George Halas

Kentucky Wildcats Hammer St. John's in Garden 73-59

Kentucky, led by Adolph Rupp, defeated St. John's of Brooklyn 73-59 at Madison Square Garden to extend their win streak to seven. Harry Boykoff led St. John's with 27 points as Ky pulled away in the final 10 minutes while remaining undefeated in recent days.

Karl Schwab Bee Gees Miami Redskins Butler University Indianapolis Bulldogs Toledo NEW York Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats Madison Square Garden St. John's Brooklyn Kaintuck Oklahoma Aggus Long Island Harry Boy‘koft Ainking Redmen Kaintucks Temple Philadelphia Ohio University Aggies Stillwater Okla Oklanoma City Dén Kurland and Company Texas Kansas Baylor

Pro Team Signs Big Hunk of Man

The Cleveland Browns of the All Americas pro football conference signed 24 year old center Vince Banonis. The six four, 230 pound player starred at Detroit University and Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League rivalries and also played in the North-South All Star game in 1941. He is currently stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Raval Vince Banonis Detroit University Chicago Cardinals Ze. Banonis Iowa Seahawks Pearl Harbor Navy Pearl Harbor

Steelers to hire Jock Sutherland as new coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Dr. John B. Jock Sutherland, former Pitt and Brooklyn Dodgers coach, would sign today to become the Steelers new head coach. Reports of a pending deal had circulated since his Navy discharge.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League John B Jock) Sutherland Pitt Brooklyn Dodgers Steelers Sutherland

Man Pleads Guilty Over Stop Sign Violation in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Paul Holman pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Miles Howe's court after an affidavit from the State Highway Patrol charged him with failing to stop. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Paul Holman Miles Howe

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