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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1940

Page

2

Three Are Fined in Mayor Dew's Court

Nelsonville reports Arthur Yates 18 pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct in Mayor C G Dew court and was fined ten dollars and costs after police caught him peeking in Franklin Street windows. Two other intoxication arraignments Sunday left Roy Haines of New Floodwood fined five dollars and costs and Rudolph Bryan of this city fined twenty five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Arthur Yates C. G. Dew Yates Franklin St City Hall Roy Haines New Floodwood Rudolph Bryan

Nelsonville Pin Team Edges Columbus Five

Nelsonville bowlers defeated a Columbus team at Central Alleys with a 3039 to 2894 final. In the last game Clarence Kelley topped with 255 followed by Cook 253 and Mellinger 246. Skinner led Columbus with 625 series and 2894 for the visitors marked by Kelley and Mellinger’s late surge.

Nelsonville Columbus Central Alleys Clarence Kelley Cook Mellinger Kelley Skinner Metters Bergin Ida Lewec J. Kelley C. Kelley

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dupler Host Honor For Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs Earl Dupler entertained at weekend event honoring Mr and Mrs Roy Redman who were recently married. Guests included Mr and Mrs David Dupler and son Columbus, Mrs Alma Lucas and daughter Dorothy. Dinner was served Sunday.

Earl Dupler Esse Dalton Roy Redman Alma Lucas David Dupler Columbus Dorothy

Business and Professional Women's Club Valentine Meeting

Nelsonville BPW Club holds its monthly gathering Tuesday at 7 30 PM in Tri Psi Sorority rooms. The event includes a Valentine party and each member should bring a 10 cent gift for exchange.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Tri Psi

Nelsonville Jr O U A M Benefit Party

The Jr O U A M sponsors a benefit party in the LO F Hall on Tuesday evening February 13 at 8 o clock. Proceeds support the organization’s activities. Local residents are invited to attend and support the cause.

Nelsonville LO. O. F. Hall

Greens Son Named Nicky Joe in Nelsonville

The son born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Green is named Nicky Joe in Nelsonville. A palm crab is described as living mostly on cocoa nuts, native to the East Indies.

Greens Nelsonville Arthur Green Nicky Joe East Indies

Nelsonville Scouts Celebrate 30th Anniversary Week

Nelsonville marks the 30th anniversary of the Boy Scout movement with four troops Nos. 63 64 65 66 and two cub packs. Scoutmasters Kouri Powell Smith and Mender lead sponsorship by Rotary Eagles Elks and Knights of Pythias. A Scout Week program features a Methodist Church dinner a Court of Honor watch and displays at the Hub Clothing Store.

Nelsonville America Rotary Club Eagles, Elks Knights of Pythias Francis G. Kouri Leonard Powell Bob Smith Wilbur D. Mender Methodist Church C. Roy Tomlinson Don Johnson Danford Athens Methodist Church Central P.T.A West P.T.A Scouting Troop 66 Church of Christ Troop Lawrence Butler Butler Lloyd Johnson Fox Patrol Rodney Jonas Beaver Patrol West School Roy Tomlinson C. C. Butt Carlyle Mender Don Lancaster Tomlinson Pythian Hall

Mayor Fines Four In Traffic Drive

Nelsonville reports four citizens paid 1 each in the mayor C G Dew court for overtime parking during a traffic drive. Cited to appear were Earl Streets Melvil Barber and G C Woolery after notice by traffic patrolman hebh Wright.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew Hebh Wright Earl Streets Melvil Barber G. C. Woolery

Kilpatrick Girls Open Logan League Against Godman Shoe

Nel sonville Kilpatrick Girls face Godman Shoe Girls of Logan in the league opener at Baties after a 6 30 p m departure from the local meeting spot. Laura Norman and Gladys Shore renew a six year old high school rivalry as Bonnie Connors and Mary Cope are sidelined with illnesses and injuries.

Nelsonville Logan Kilpatrick Girls Godman Shoe Girls Laura Norman Gladys Shore Baties Grant Hospital Bonnie Connors Mary Cope Betty Stewart

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Norris at Bishopville Gathering

A Friday night shower at the home of Mr and Mrs J M McDonald honored Mr and Mrs Victor Norris with games and gifts. Guests included Ila Bell Foura Corning and many others. Dale Smith announces the birth of a son. the family has nine children.

Bishopville J. M. McDonald Victor Norris Marguerite McDonald Norris Ila Bell Foura Corning Harvey Norris Betty Don Withem Glouster Harry Taylor Ferndale Roy Harrison Donald Ronald Ringgold Frank Phillips Charles Milhoan Dorothea Margaret W. H. Hoon J. M. Watkins Arenee Ahle Hattie Stansbery Sarah Sharma Kirkbride Ben Harbert C. N. Pedicord Dwight Smith Ronnie Carol Ann Floyd Milhoan Doris Bobby Fisher Roush Dorothy Reuben Kittle Glenn Reed Carl Miller Logan Mary Wahl Thurman Smith Rasor Farm E. Jones Smithtown Burgess Carpenter Smiths Dale Smith

Lion Hunter Bags 588th Lion in California

Porterville reports Jay Bruce, state lion hunter, has killed 588 mountain lions to date using four dogs. His 588th lion leg was broken by the first shot yet it jumped a bluff and climbed 30 feet up a fir tree before Bruce finished it.

Porterville Cal Jay Bruce California Bruce

Annie Laurie Named Favorite Song of British Soldiers

A 19th century ballad wins status as the favorite song among British soldiers, cited for its stirring melody and enduring appeal. The piece is associated with national pride and morale, reflecting wartime cultural traditions.

Annie Laurie

Bobcats Pummel Redskins 51 31 In Miami Stunner

Ohio University Bobcats routed Miami University 51 to 31 on the Redskin floor. Led by Frankie Baumholtz and Pete Lalich, Ohio swapped field goals at a rapid pace and opened a 17-5 lead before halftime. The second half mirrored the pace as Ohio continued the blitz, seizing the contest from the favored Redskins.

Miami University Redskins Ohio University Bobcats Miami Frankie Baumholtz Pete Lalich Bill Trautwein

Bob Quinn Proposes Two Bases on Intentional Pass

The Bobcats defense shackled Miami stars George Ring and Mack Long to 10 points while Frank Baumbholtz led with 20 on 7 field goals and 6 free throws. Bob Lalich added 10 as the team extended its win streak to four.

Bobcats Redskins George Ring Mack Long Miami Frankie Baumholtz Pete Lalich Ns Tm Belleair Fla E. M. James Tomorandis Bob Quinn Boston Bees Muskingum Combin- Quinn National Seaation Cincinnati Xavier Ter Baumbholtz Bob Gerber Toledo Baumholtz Quinn Gerber OHIO Landis Deiizer Lalich Desecienge DAR Clark Griffith Miller Washington Senators Will Halderman Harridge Nakiewal Johnson RDS Osecxégondeeex Rath- Palais McDade Wes Maupin Knowlton Patterson Gabby Hartnett Homer Deinzer Ott Pirates Der Long Lal Ich Snyder Griffith Rules Committee

City League Schedule At East Side

Pepsi-Cola faces Faculty at 7 p m Mt Zion meets Panthers at 8 p m Bucks opposes Standard Oil at 9 p m in the City League games at East Side Arena.

City League Pepsi-Cola Mt. Zion Panthers Bucks Standard Oil

Kent State Triumphs Over Ohio in Wrestling Meet

Kent State, the stronger upper weights, defeated Ohio University 181 to 14 in a home match before about 1500 fans at Men's Gymnasium. Key results include Bill Davidson pinning Milan Piotrowski in 1 44, Len Pomeroy and Joe Aschauer winning in overtime, and Kent claiming four of the last five bouts to pull away after an 8 8 midpoint tie.

Kent State Ohio State Kansas State Ohio University Bobcats Bill Davidson Ohio Milan Piotrowski Jack Wilbur Bob Clough Len Pomeroy Jack Simmons Ed Bijak George Grahame Golden Flashes Lynn Sivon Frank Loew George Papushak Edson Parker Phil Lewandowski Joe Aschauer Kent Paul Kalivoda Tussler Walt Porowski

Social Notes From The Plains Community News

Walter Wharton Jr returns to Columbus for hospital care and several local residents are listed as ill or recovering. A benefit event is planned for Westy’s Place on February 13. A cooking class is organized by Mrs. Kate Spitzer with first meeting at the school. A basketball team sponsored by Platts Filling Station has played two games, while others attend church and Sunday School events at Nazarene. Local meetings cover Ladies Auxiliary and planning to close a contest.

the Plains Walter Wharton, Jr Columbus Sammie Buffington Zell Buffington Hocking Warner Harry Tipton Westy’s Place Kate Spitzer Plains Thomas Wolfe Athens Nettie Shields Lower Plains Bobo Sheltering Arms Hospital Alva Platt Platts the Plains High School Iva Rutter Nazarene Church

Dayton Women Dominate Ohio State Bowling Weekend

Esther Goodpastor of Dayton led the Class B singles with 581, topping Ruby Johnson of Dayton who scored 554 in Class A. Dayton bowlers swept events as Celia Clark and Alma Martin won Class A doubles with 1109, while Rogers Jewelers claimed Class A team with 2524 points.

Columbus Esther Goodpastor Dayton Ohio State Ruby Johnson Celia Clark Alma Martin Rogers Jewelers

Disputed Wages Paid After 46 Year Gap

In Muskegon Michigan William Seitz a former Oceana County farm hand settled a 46 year wage quarrel. after four days digging potatoes he asked six dollars more than others. A 1970s dispute ended this summer when the ex employer mailed a note and Seitz received five dollars and a talk about old times.

Muskegon Mich Wu.p William Seitz Oceana County Seitz

Athens Bulldogs Fight Chieftains For Second Time This Year

Athens visits Logan to play the Chieftains in an SEAOA basketball tilt after moving up from March 1 to avoid the Class A tournament. The Bulldogs beat Logan 43 to 17 on Jan 26 and chase a revival of their title hopes with another win.

Athens Bulldogs Logan Chieftains S.E.O.A Bulldogs Athens Chillicothe Red Devils Middleport Red and Black S.E.O.A.A Pomeroy Marietta Tigers

Doctor Attends Marietta Meeting and Banquet

Dr. L. E. Butts attended a staff meeting and banquet at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta. Frank M. Selby, a pioneer oil man and prominent resident, presented $24,000 to fund a two story hospital addition memorializing his wife. After the dinner, Dr. Butts was named assistant chief surgeon.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Marietta Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Frank M. Selby Selby Butts

Hapac Sets New Big 10 Point Mark

Hapac scores 34 against Minnesota to break the Big Ten single game scoring record, 76 points in four conference games leading the standings. Indiana shares the league lead with Purdue as Northwestern Illinois Ohio State and Minnesota chase, while Chicago’s defense challenges the pack.

Purdue Indiana Illinois Northwestern Michigan Sain State Wisconsin Chicago Hapac Steve Snider Bill Hapac Ilinois Hoosier Big Ten Minnesota Ernie Andres Ohio State Iowa Iowa City Minnesisota Johnny Shick Northwestern Illinois Champaign Dick Klein

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