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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds Set for Dover Clash Tonight

Nelsonville travels to Chauncey to face the Dover Blue Devils on their floor. The Greyhounds hold a slight edge in the dope book, after beating Dover earlier 30 to 21. Chauncey has gained momentum, while Nelsonville shows improvement and rebounding strength leading to their third win. Probable lineups list Welsonville Chauncey with Shafer Kersh Davis Dickens etc.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Greys Dover Inds Pomeroy Welsonville Chauncey J Shafer Kersh Davis Dickens L Pierce Ce Boarder Woods Kollister Standall J. Pierce

Nelsonville Nuptials Tie Higgins Brown in Local Methodist Church

Miss Virginia Ruth Higgins daughter of Mrs. Bess Higgins and Robert F L Brown of Cuyahoga Falls wed Sunday at the Nelsonville Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev William M George officiated. Attendants included Lois Dixie and John Paules with a reception in the church social rooms. The couple plans to live in Columbus where Brown studies chemical engineering at Ohio State University. Out of town guests joined families for the ceremony and celebration.

Nelsonville Virginia Ruth Higgins Bess Higgins Robert FL. Brown Cuyahoga Falls William M. George Gardenias Howard Dayton Lois Dixie Granville John Fpaules Carol Sines John Kelly Nelsonville High School Columbus Trinity Insurance Company Brown Frank Brown Ohio State University William Dixie Lois T. C. Higgins Wellston Ralph Higins Lancaster Howard Higgins Mary Lou Ressler Roberta Braymayer Otto Zimpher W. A. Schneider Ohn Paules Alma Galvin Robert Walker Calumbus

Cope Arrives in States From City Philippines

Mrs Betty Cope of this city received a telephone message from her husband Sir Kenneth Cope announcing his arrival in the States from City Philippines. He sailed on Jan 12 and expects to be home in about three weeks. Kenneth is the son of Police Chief and Mrs James Cope. Ife has been overseas about a year. Nelson.

Betty Cope Kenneth Cope City Philippines Kenneth James Cope Ife Nelson

Discharge and Appointment Notices From Athens County

Discharge news from Esenville notes Sergeant Sniffen en route to Cam Grant Illinois after landing at Saipan. An administrator is appointed for the estate of Jerome A. Mace, deceased of Athens County. Sadie McDaniels files for divorce from Charlie McDaniel in Athens County Court of Common Pleas. hearing set February 18, 1946.

Esonville Parker S. Sniffen T- Sey Mas Sniffen Los Angeles Cal Cam Grant Ill Sniffen Saipan Aneas New Marshfield Athens County Jerome A. Mace Ohio Toar Francis RD. Whith Tounty Shin Ccommmod Athens Charlie Smecdaniele Millfield Sadie McDaniels Court of Common Jeas John W. Botim

Miss Davis Weds Army Captain in Nelsonville Church

Lacey M Davis and Captain Roland M Pierce wed in the First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville in a Sunday ceremony at 3 45 pm. The bride wore a net gown with satin flowers and carried white carnations. The couple plans to reside at the old Pierce home on West Franklin Street after a terminal leave ending in March.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Lacey M. Davis H. H. Davis Eatonton Roland M. Pierce John Lloyd Evans Jimmy Pierce Marr Wiliam Sheskey Wilbert Pierce Orville Pierce William Sheskey George Talbot Kay Frances Sheskey Mark William Pierce Mary Louise Bowen Margaret Johnson Leland Pierce Fern Silcott Davis Stonton, Ga Georgia State College For Women Milledgeville Emory University School of Nursing Atlanta Pierce Nelsonville High School Franklin St

Three Are Fined in Traffic Violations

Nelsonville officials report multiple traffic fine cases in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court. John H. Pierce paid 10 dollars for driving without lights. Orville Pierce was fined 10 dollars for a red light violation. Mrs Betty Cone faced 10 dollars for sidewalk parking. Earnest Evans was jailed for 25 dollars due to non payment after pleading guilty to intoxication. Charles Adkins and Virgil Brown also pled guilty to intoxication and paid 25 dollars each.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty John H. Pierce Nelsonville Rt. 2 Orville Pierce Athens Betty Cone Earnest Evans Sand Run Athens County Charles Adkins Virgil Brown Nelsonvie

Buchtel Home Damaged by Fire In Nelsonville Area

Fire, apparently from a defective flue, badly damaged Gladys Rife’s home at Buchtel Sunday afternoon. Nelsonville fire chief Burns Ervin led bucket brigade efforts to control the blaze. Ceiling waters burned near the chimney and water damage affected plastering and furnishings. weed TO MEET NELSONWILDLE The WOT will meet Tuesday at 7 at Mrs. Harry Ashworth’s home in a Frances Willard gathering.

Nelsonville Gladys Rife Buchtel Burns Ervin Weed Nelsonwildle Harry Ashworth Frances Willard

Hogan Nets First Money Again in San Antonio Tourney

Ben Hogan Nelson and Jimmie Demarell led the cash winners on the PGA trail in San Antonio as the Jinks left for New Orleans. Hogan pocketed 21,500 fest money from the Texas Open after setting a record with a 264 two below par at Brackenridge Park. Native players from Texas have now won five of six golf meets this year.

San Antonio Texas Ben Hogan Nelson Jimmie Demarel New Orleans Hogan Horgan Brarkenridge Park

Young Reigler Sets Record in Akron Bowling

Dick Hoover, 16, rolled a 303 perfect game and 815-plus series in the Junior City League at the main recreation alley. He surpassed the season’s high of 815, with games totaling 447 across four outings, according to American Bowling Congress records. Peter Kawasaki of North Arlington, N J, also appears in the standings with listed scores.

Akron Dick Hoover American Bowling Congress Peter Kawasaki North Arllington N. J

Traffic crash reported on Washington Street in Nelsonville

Police reported a traffic accident on Washington Street involving Clinton Smar Nelsonville Ro leaving a parking space near the Post Office. The Smart car damaged the Whitmore vehicle, tearing off a rear fender and bursting a rear tire. both cars signs and damage noted.

Nelsonville W. Washington St Bul Whitmore Clinton Smar Nelsonville Rro Smart Whitmore

Nelsonville social notes and marriage report

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Billie Joyce and Heuben Lowes on January 28 in Pomeroy with plans to reside in Columbus where Lowes works for Belt Works after recent Army discharge. Also covered are Eudora Chapter meetings at the Masonic Temple and Elks Lodge, plus local visits and a State Bankers Association meeting in Columbus.

Nelsonville Billie Joyce Clifford Joyce Sandusky Heuben Lowes Arina Lowes Carbon Hill Pomeroy Columbus Lowes Colum Belt Works Army John W. Wood Harris Wood Wand State Bankers Association Neil

Dayton Cats Fall In Final Frame To Flyers

Dayton Cats crumble in the last period as Bill Ginn fuels a 25 point night for the Dayton Flyers. OU coach Trautwein watched his squad drop to 4 losses in 14 starts and 65 to 33 defeat at home. Ginn shines, scoring 15 in the second half after a slow first half.

Dayton Cats Bobcats Trautwein Ginn University of Dayton Flyers Bill Ginn Flyers Mickey Finn Idlal

Pomeroy Merchants Triumph Late to Beat Flyers 62 53

Bobcats led 15 6 early but Dayton Flyers rallied to tie 35 all in the second half. Dinty Moore paced Pomeroy with 14 points, Jim Clark 12, and Claud Grimm 37 led the All Stars. Final score 62 53 as Pomeroy improved after a slow start and avenged a prior defeat.

Bobcats Trautwein Kenny Walters Big Bob Dickey Russ Gregg Flyers Dickey Miller Dayton Quint Fivers Walters Pomeroy Merchants West Virginia All-Stars Fred Crown Merchants Clifford Bob Monre Clark Carrill Roberts Duis Ginn Gus Shroyer Boxwell Shroyer Kinsley Sayre Gregg Jruepser Ie Murray Ohio Alters Jenike Rod Gibbs Grimm Calabria Dickey Me Foglesting Brien J . Bachtel G - D. Miller

Banks Are To Be Closed Tuesday

Nelsonville banks will observe Lincoln's Birthday Tuesday February 12 by closing all day. The Office of the Department of Public Service at City Hall will also close. The Post Office remains open as it is not a national holiday. Willing's Class of the Church meets Thursday at 7 at Mrs Frank Anderson's home. Refreshments served.

Nelsonville Socal Lincoln Department of Public Service City Hall Willing 'S Frank Anderson

Akron Lassie Wins Net Title

Gardner Mulloy of Miami won the South Florida Invitational Tennis Championship by defeating Pancho Segura of Ecuador 6 4 6 3 in the finals. Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio and Rollins College captured the women's title by beating Helen Cushingham of Los Angeles 6 2 6 1 6 1.

West Palm Beach Fla Gardner Mulloy University of Miami Pancho Segura Ecuador Shirley Fry Akron Rollins College Helen Cushingham Los Angeles

Ex-fighter insight sparks boxing commission talk in Fullerton column

Fullerton notes Barney Ross urging boxing commissions to include ex fighters or writers for access to grievance redress. He cites Judge Landis as a model for open communication with players. In sports notes from New York bucketball and high school games, Parrish of Selma extends its 49th straight win by freezing tactics, while Roy Chronister rims a last second winner for Spring Grove. The column blends boxing governance ideas with brief regional basketball highlights and a dramatic late shot.

Hugh Fullerton, JR Barney Ross Boxing Commission Barney Landis New York Marshfield Wis Nekoosa Marshited Alabama Parrish High Selma Philips Birmingham Phillips Parrish Berlin Spring Grove Roy Chronister

Five Marine boxers from Cherry Point plan South Orange camp

Five Marine fighters from Cherry Point North Carolina will base a boxing camp in South Orange New Jersey. Laverne Roach and Howie Brodt have started pro careers while Sgt Al Highers Corp Al Anpach and Corp Jim McFadden plan to join. Ex-trainer T Sgt Johnny Abood will manage and train them and intends to buy a house for living and training between bouts. The piece suggests the question is not about titles but where Abood will live.

Cherry Point N. C Eam South Orange N. J Laverne Roach Howie Brodt al Highers Corp al Anpach Jim McFadden Toach Johnny Abood Abood

Muskingum Ends Otterbein Unbeaten Run in Ohio Conference

Muskingum defeated Otterbein 52 to 47, dropping the Cardinals from the unbeaten list as Akron edged Westminster. Ohio race tightens with Akron and Otterbein each facing one conference game this week while Bowling Green dominates and Ohio State seeks a safe win at Chicago. Dayton upset Ohio University 65 to 53, Kenyon remains winless, and several other Ohio colleges posted Tue results across the league schedule.

Columbus Ohio Akron Otterbein Toledo Zippers Cardinals Muskingum Great Lakes Ohio State Chicago Bucks Indiana Hoosiers Towa Bowling Green Hamfine Oklahoma A. & M Don Otten Westminster Dayton Ohio University Fliers Ohio U Kenyon Marshall Xavier Capital Heidelberg Rochester Oberlin Grove City Fenn Baldwin-Wallace Pete Akronace Wittenberg Baldwin-W Ashland Wilmington Denison Kenyon Bem Salao Ores Bere Au

Hawkeyes face Tough Big Ten stretch with threats from Ohio State and Northwestern

Iowa leads the Big Ten but faces a rugged slate as Ohio State Indiana and Wisconsin loom. Indiana handed Iowa its only defeat while Purdue and Northwestern also emerge in weekend action. Northwestern’s Max Morris surged to the top scoring spot with 49 points in two games as Illinois freshman Bob Doster trails in conference scoring.

Chicago Iowa Hawkeyes Ohio State Northwestern Wisconsin Illngis Indiana Minnesota Iowans Towa Purdue Buckeyes Thiats Michigan Onia State Max Morris Morris Bob Doster Illinois Doster

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