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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1946

Page

2

Logan Chieftains Defeat Middleport 53 to 40

Logan Chieftains, league leaders, defeated Middleport Yellow Jackets 53 to 40 on Middleport floor. Harry Surface led Jackets with 19 points while Mowery and Magle paced the Chieftains with 18 and 16 respectively. halftime score 31-27 before a stronger third period.

Middleport Logan Chieftains Middleport Yellow Jackets Logan Jackets Chieftains Harry Surface Jacket Chieftains Mowery Magle Surface Bailey Mowery Jack Kelly Hamrick Wren Kelly Wite

Chevalier Funeral Held for Ernest Chevalier

POMEROY, OHIO Ernest Chevalier nine died Thursday in St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg after a throat infection lasting six weeks. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Success Church of Christ with Rev James Keffer of Middleport officiating. He was a pupil in Olive Orange School Tuppers Plains. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Wird Chevalier two sisters Doris Eastman Flora Helen Mae at home three brothers Gordon in Japan Darrel and Ralph at home and grandparents Mrs Priscilla Chevalier Reedville and Arthur Osborn.

Pomeroy Ernest Chevalier St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Success Church of Christ James Keffer Middleport Webb Olive Orange Tuppers Plains Wird Chevalier Doris Eastman Flora Helen Mae Gordon Japan Darrel Ralph Priscilla Chevalier Reedsville Arthur Osborn

Fullerton's Sports Round-Up Highlights Baseball Fans And Football Tips

In a roundup from New York, a discussion on baseball fan attendance surveys traces 1933 National League data and suggests market development among nonfans. The column adds a Tulane coach joke about fan feedback during games and a light jab at football attempts.

New York Milllions Bill Grandt National League Service Bureau League Baseball Dodgers Henry Finka Tulane New Orleans

Pomeroy Panth ers Game Rescheduled to Thursday Night

The Pomeroy Panth ers game scheduled for Friday has been moved to Thursday night per athletic director Charles Gibbs. The first game tips off at 8 p.m. following the varsity contest.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Charles Gibbs

Marry Pomeroy Couples Receive Licenses in Meigs County

Marriage licenses issued in the Meigs County probate court include Perley Ater of Little Hocking with Genevieve Little of Pomeroy, Raymond Franklin of Point Pleasant W Va with Edith Holmes of Pomeroy, Robert McFadden of Columbus with Ida M Clemens of Chester, Wesley Clemens of Columbus with Helen Weaver of Dyesville, and Samuel McKinney of Dexter with Eva Mae Fink of Rutland. In Pomeroy Federated Church invites all women to a program and entertainment hosted by the Junior Women's Guild, followed by a Mary Martha League session.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pecuate Court Perley Ater Little Hocking Genevieve Little Raymond Franklin Point Pleasant W.va Edith Holmes Robert McFadden Columbus Ida M. Clemens Chester Wesley Clemens Helen Weaver Dyesville Samuel McKinney Dexter Eva Mae Fink Rutland Federated Church Junior Women’s Guild Mary- Martha League

Philathea Women Help Mrs. Levi Caruthers Fire Loss

Middleport reports the Philathea Women of the Church of Christ raised funds for Mrs. Levi Caruthers whose home burned, destroying clothing and furniture. A donation also went to the National Foundation Infantile Paralysis. Thirty members attended with guests and Valentine themed treats served.

Middleport Philathea Church of Christ Levi Caruthers National Foundation Harold Chapman Mildred Hawley C. E. Vance Vivian Vance Robert McElhinney Hawley

Masons To Hold Father Son Dinner

Middleport lodge F. and A. M. No. 363 will host a Father Son dinner at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday night February 19. Members were asked to borrow sons if needed and the F. C. Degree will be demonstrated at 7 30 p m. The evening will also feature presentation of 25 year buttons.

Middleport Masonic Temple Middleport Lodge F. & A.M. No. 363 F.C

Funeral for Betty Booth Held After Tragic Accident

Funeral services were held for Betty Booth four at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home in Middleport with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Booth and four brothers, she was struck by a car on Locust Street as she ran into the street. Driver Roy Lemley of Columbus, a discharged soldier, was exonerated of all blame.

Middleport Betty Booth Pete Booth Colegrove Locust St Rawlings-Coats Middleport Hill Cemetery U.S. Navy Roy Lemley Columbus

Hold Scholl Rites at Federated Church

Funeral services for Herman Scholl were held Sunday at Federated Church with large attendance and floral tributes. Rev. Ralph Kuether officiated. interment followed at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Jackets Meet Nelsonville Next in Local Clash

Middleport Yellow Jackets host Nelsonville Tuesday night with the reserves at 6 pm and the varsity game set for 8. The Greshounds beat the Jackets earlier, and the rivals seek revenge. Athens Countians are expected to bring a large crowd.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Nelsonville Varsits Greshounds Jackets Athens Countians Pomeroy Panthers Pomeroy

Social Notes From Middleport A Valentine Dinner Recap

A formal dinner and Valentine party were hosted at Mrs. James Weber's home with the Jolly Buck Sewing Club as guests. Frilled red hearts and red carnations plus white mums decorated the table. a three course turkey dinner was served by Mrs. Weber and Mrs. George Hackett assisted. Attendees included numerous local ladies and Will Reynolds of Charleston noted as a former member.

H. E. Bush W. A. Britton Edgar Allensworth P. Lmiteh Orin Smith Noah Haskins Bruce Lloyd L. D. Diles John Seines Herbert Fink Lawrence Milhoan Doyle Miller D. E. Miller Herman Bailey Will Reynolds Charleston

Pomeroy PTA Meeting Postponed to February 28

The regular Junior-Senior PTA session scheduled for Thursday night is postponed for one week and will be held February 28. Miss Ethel Garland serves as program chairman and will oversee the Founders' Day observance. After the business and program hour, a games period will follow.

Pomeroy PTA Ethel Garland

San Antonio Handicap Won by First Fiddle at Santa Anita

First Fiddle captured the $50,000-added San Antonio Handicap at Santa Anita earning $44,710 to lift his career total to $361,595. Autocrat finished second and Paperboy third as 56,000 spectators set a California betting record of $3,854,313.

Arcadia Calif San Antonio Santa Anita First Fiddle Autocrat Paperboy California New York Leslie MacMitchell

Wellston Beats Logan for Junior Tournament Championship

Wellston High junior team the Golden Rockets defeated Logan 34 to 25 in the Southeastern Ohio Junior High Tournament final after early round wins, earning the tournament trophy. Logan took a late charge but Wellston maintained the lead, with Patton and Wallace leading scoring. Athens Consolation Trophy went to Athens Bulldogs after beating Nelsonville Pumps.

Wellston Wellston Junior High Golden Rockets Gallipolis Little Hounds Nelsonville Wellstonians Logan Quint Saltsman McArthur Patton Athens Rockets Logan Fisk pPaschall Patton Wallace Nixon Devot Anatta Bulldogs Athens G FT Cus Athens Junior High Bulldogs Nelsonville Pumps Ridenour Pomeroy Staneart Cubs Anderson Shafer Logan Guint Athen Beans Wellston Quint Newton - 000 Little Bulldogs Hounds Lee McKee Bas- Wellston

Bulldog Red Evans Averages High Scoring For Athens Team

Dave Red Evans a crackerjack forward for Coach Bannon leads the Athens varsity with 109 points this season just behind captain Norm Rousey. The five foot ten junior, age 16, versatile enough to fill center spots, plans to coach after graduation.

Dave Red” Evans Bannon Red Capt Norm Rousey Athens

Mountaineers Have Best Basketball Win Percentage

West Virginia University, owning 18 victories and one loss, leads major college teams with the best win percentage after another action packed season. The Mountaineers remain atop the standings as conference play and nonleague games conclude.

NEW York West Virginia University

Athens County Tourney Opens Tonight in Athens Hi Gym

Ten county league teams begin action at Athens High Gym Sunday night with a single-elimination format. Top contenders Ames Bern and Troy meet in early rounds as officials seed the field and tickets sell for 50 cents adults 25 cents children.

Athens County Athens Hi Gym Aureadyame Athens High Representa Tives Court House Morn- Berens Lancaster Keying Fot BIS Heck Ath- Harkins

Vicks VapoRub Claims Quick Cold Relief

Best known home remedy for colds is rubbing Vicks VapoRub on throat chest and back at bedtime. The preparation penetrates upper airways with medicinal vapors and acts as a warming poultice to ease symptoms and promote restful sleep. Morning relief is claimed as the product’s unique penetrating action continues to work.

Vicks VapoRub VapoRub Branchiel VICKS

Greene Admonishes Boxing Promoters

The NBA president Abe Jr Greene criticizes boxing promoters for inaction in pursuing bigger fights. He says title bouts under the NBA could have occurred earlier if promoters had broader vision. McCarthy says Yankees are satisfied with player form and returns from service members.

Washington National Boxing Association Abe Jr. Greene NBA McCarthy Balboa Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio Charley Ketter Tommy Henrich Spud Chandler Joe Gordon Phil Rizzuto Infelder Steve Souchock Tommy Bryne

Bobcats Edge Bearcats 45 to 39 in Saturday Night Tilt

The Ohio University Bobcats upset the Cincinnati Bearcats 45 to 39 as Walters Miller and Gregg sparked a second-half rally. Westerfeld Chrobak Stargell and Dickey led Cincinnati with 11, 10, 10 and 8 points respectively, but Ohio pulled away after intermission to claim their 14th win in 18 starts. Coach Trautwein prepares for a Tuesday return with Kentucky and a Friday home game against Akron.

Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcats Kenny Walters Chrobak Stargell Rhinelanders Bearcats Bobcats Jtocals Cincinnatians Walters Miller Gregg Bob Dickey Bob Brandle Dickey Trautwein University of Kentucky Wildcats jAkron Zippers Ohio

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