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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1945

Page

3

Panthers Battle Nelsonville High in 39 34 Clash

Pomeroy S Panthers edged Nelsonville High 39 34 as Meigs led 20 16 at halftime and pulled away late. Lehew led Pomeroy with 13 points while Rosenbaum added three field goals and seven free throws. Blair led the Hounds with nine points and Shafer totaled six. The Welsonville Prips lost 40 19 to Carlton Bill varsity basing the opener.

Carbon Hill Varsity Hounds Panthers Schwabs Rosenbaum Stanley The Heade Lehew Blair Wa High Ross Fick Hive Varsity Landrum and Bruch Kaller Pomeroy Lehen Hayes Dehwab Hoffner Blair Smith T. Smith Hardy Cunningham Ayres G. Devol C. Devol Mutter Colby J. Smith Westfall

Revival services planned at Methodist Church in Apple Grove

Apple Grove notes report revival services to begin Sunday evening at the Methodist Church led by Rev William Coyle. Gladys and Doris Hayman of Columbus visited Apple Grove for events Sunday. Delores Wolfe of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sargent Sunday. Birth announced of a son Richard Earl to Mrs Earl Robinson and Mr Earl Robinson at their home. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Sargent of Letart Falls. Virgil Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Clark, remains in unfavorable condition.

Apple Grove William Coyle Gladys Doris Hayman Columbus Virgil Clark Ernesti Clark

Nelsonville Loyal Women plan year’s officers and quilt sale

Fourteen members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ met at the homes of Mrs Allie Dilcher and Mrs Josie Baugh for a February gathering. The group elected officers for the coming year and noted the completion and sale of a quilt donated by Mrs Mary Keeton. Additional community notices include Naomi Circle and Emblem Club meetings and local visits by residents such as Mrs Freda Hoch and Pfc Frank McCall Jr.

Nelsonville Loyal Women’s Church of Christ Allie Dilcher Josie Baugh Blanche Starkey Adda James Susan McManaway Starkey Mary Keeton Adda James Maude Barron Belle White Bertha Ingram Freda Hoch Athens Leora Burt Chas Tedraw Crooksville Will Pfc Frank McCall Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Austin Stillwell Andrew Williams Glouster Charles Wacherischwanz

Nelsonville Mayors Meeting On Fuel Emergency Closings

Mayor Miles Howe calls Nelsonville business representatives to City Hall at 7 30 tonight. Governor Lausche seeks a one day weekly shutdown during the fuel emergency. Approved plans would take effect next week, secretary Robert Kinney said.

Nelsonville Miles Howe Robert Kinney Retail Merchants Association Frank J. Lausche Kimey

York Bay Arrives In South Pacific Area

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Charles Deer announce their sons Charles R Deer and Arthur W Deer have arrived in the Southwest Pacific. Arthur W Deer was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart, which he sent to his mother.

York Bay South Pacific Nelsonville Charles Deer

Nelsonville Area Youths Accepted for Induction in 1940s Draft

Eighteen local registrants from Athens County’s Selective Service Board No. 2 left February 1 for pre induction at Fort Hayes Columbus. Eight accepted by the Army four by the Navy one held for further exam and five rejected. Names include Cecil Eber Thomas Joseph Sherman Prater and others with towns Nelsonville Guysville Athens and Sharpsburg.

Nelsonville Athens County Selective Service Board No Fort Hayes Columbus Army Navy Cecil Eber Thomas Joseph Sherman Prater Myers St J ' Eamile Donald Hutchens Guysville Harold Kenneth Young Nelson Ville Edward Miskell Howe Scott St Jean Gerald Rodehaver Guys'ville Jimmie LaFollette Athens Charles Lee Hanson Sharpssburg Kenneth Wesley Cope Poplar St Lloyd Ervin Patton Donald Robert Conner Myron ‘Alfred McGrew Amesville Homer Gilbert Mourn J. Rexford Louis Nickoson Franklin Emmett Spires, Jr Millfield Andrew Willard Hallett E. Columbus St Edgar Hiram Sa

Crusade for Christ Began by Local Methodist Church

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church launches The Crusade for Christ to raise 1633 dollars by February 11 as part of a national effort targeting 25 million for church rehabilitation and wartime era needs. The drive notes 166 honor roll names and suggests 10 per name as optional guidance, not a fixed per person pledge.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Crusade For Christ United States Methodist Church

Officer Describes Christmas aboard Pacific Yale

Lt. (jg.) G. D. Cunningham writes from the Western Pacific to the York Township Service Club, praising a Christmas Eve on ship with turkey, a deck movie, a full moon, tropical stars, and a cool breeze. He notes being in enemy waters and cites a radio tease for details. The letter also mentions coconut palm jaggery markets in prewar Ceylon.

Nelsonville G. D. Cunningham Third Fleet Western Pacific York Township Service Club Cunning‘ham Barbara Steenrod S. S. Steenrod Hocking Valley Tropics Darwin Cunningham

Girl Scout Troop 3 Sleigh Ride Party Near Nelsonville

Members of Scout Troop 3 enjoyed a sleigh ride party at Cox Farm near Nelsonville last Thursday night. Ten girls and assistant leader Mrs. Willis Wolfe participated.

Nelsonville Scout Troop Cox Farm Willis Wolfe

Eagles Hear Talks by Officers in Nelsonville

Four new applications for membership were accepted at the Nelsonville Eagles meeting. Robert Green praised officers and members for reaching the monthly quota and the double yearly quota GOLD ribbon. Harley Gardell discussed lodge matters and the Eagles Memorial Foundation Fund. A $50 dance proceeds will go to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. District meeting set for Feb 11 in Marietta. degree team to confer. Dance Feb 10 for members and guests.

Nelsonsville Eagles Robert Green Harley Gardell Lodge Eagles Memorial Foundation Marietta Nelsonville Aerie Nelsonville Aerue

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