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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1947

Page

2

New Curricula Adopted for Nelsonville Schools

The Nelsonville City Board of Education adopted a revised six course curriculum including college entrance, commercial, vocational home economics, vocational trades, nurses training, and general studies. Registration begins immediately with parent signed sheets to finalize student schedules for the next fall term.

Nelsonville D. W. Codding J. K. Kinneer City Board of Education Kinneer

Ohio Wesleyan Five Visits Ohio State in Key Clash

Ohio Wesleyan heads to Ohio for a 8 pm game after a 6:30 pm Jayvee meeting. Bishops Charley Buttermore and Jack Thompson led a late surge in the first meeting, while Shrider and the Bobcats aim to extend a revival with a 11-9 record and a three-game win streak.

Ohio Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Jayvee Aabaata Delaware Charley Buttermore Jack Thompson Uttermore Thompson Wesleyan Xavier Ashland Musketeers Bishops Dick Shrider Dayton Glenford Louisville Dutch Trautwein Shrider Kenny Walters Bob Dickey Harry Gordon Bob Brandle

OU Swimmers Edged 40 35 In Close Meet

Western Reserve edged Ohio University 40 to 35 in a tight swimming meet with Reserve claim­ing the 400 yard freestyle relay. Tom Szant of Reserve won the 220 and 100 yard freestyles while Ohio swimmers picked up multiple second and third places.

Cleveland Western Reserve Ohio University Tom Szant Ohio Longmead Nixon Kern Ivant Smith P. Cook Lathe Hannan Willbraham Sears Barth Burnham Izant Clark Varga Wendell Cook Harris Sweltzer Early Thompson

Corn Cribbers rally to beat Merchants 67 48 in travel game

Athens forward Pete Risser scored 25 of the Corn Cribbers 67 as they surged past Pomeroy Merchants 67 to 48. Big Bucky Walters added 12 field goals for 24 points, Merchants led 19 10 early, Cribbers took a 25 23 lead after the second. Overtime saw Racine Independents edge Middleport Legion 45 44 with Paul Clifford netting 15 for the Legionnaires.

Pomeroy Athens Corn Cribbers Pomeroy Merchants Pete Risser Athens Big Bucky Walters Merchants Risser Cribbers Racine Independents Middleport Legion Paul Clifford Legionnaires Corn Cribbers Rousdell Dietrich Stephan Spenser Ae A. Az Dibiasio Shiveler Weteldierasenkse Walters Murray Grueser

Vinton Title to McArthur

Allensville McArthur Generals captured the Vinton County tournament by beating Wilkesville 51 to 39 in the final. Bill Thompson and Jim Fox sparked a third quarter rally to take a 31 28 lead, as Wilkesville could manage only nine points in the final period. Wilkesville’s Ragan led all scorers with 19 points, one more than Generals’ Thompson.

Allensville McArthur Generals Logan Vinton County Wilkesville Bill Thompson Jim Fox

Buchtel Wins Narrow Final In Athens County Cage Tourney

Buchtel led 17-16 at halftime and held a late 30-29 edge before Ames-Bern’s Jerry McKinley rallied with 20 points. Tom Sheskey and Tom Whitmore combined for 23 as Buchtel edged Ames-Bern 36-35 to claim the championship ending Green and White’s two-year hold on the title.

Bill Sheskey Buchtel Quint Athens County Troy Ames-Bern Buchtel Tom Sheskey Jerry McKinley McKinley Ames Bern Tom Whitmore Wilfred McCombs the Plains G. F Kelley F Seweee Johnson Yy W. Thompson C Leake Platt Gaeneeenes Tinkham Wilson G Enenecene Tore Koncewsrmnd Novotni McGraner J. Thompson Waterloo Morgan Doolittle Hawk C. Anesaouies Bridge Jeffers Vscgasmse Wright Sickle Acne Mesecher Bailey Piaren Oncene Bryson Ie Newsamese Jozs J. Weanudnaae Tors Deeuneva White McKnight Oaun Ita Pierce Cennnne Whitmore Seean Sheskey See Newe Smathers McCombs Wcc TOA Cancnne

Cadmus Edges Rio Grande For Gallia County Title

Jim Trainers free throw in overtime gave Cadmus a 32 31 victory over Rio Grande to win the Gallia County tournament and earn a Class B regional berth in Logan. Rio Grande missed 9 of 10 free throws and trailed by four points in each of the second and third quarters.

Gallipolis Jim Trainer Cadmus Rio Grande Gallia

Union Furnace Rolls Murray City in Consolation Finals

Union Furnace buried the Miners 52 to 22 in the Hocking County double elimination tourney consolation final. Rockbridge claimed tourney champions, with trophies awarded to Rockbridge, Union Furnace, and Murray City. Carbon Hill reserves earned the reserve trophy after a 16 game win streak, reaching 39 straight over three years.

Logan Union Furnace Warriors Murray City Hocking County Rockbridge John Sabo Bob Sheline Carbon Hill Union Fur Ken Anderson Anderson Abunday CC Wascoe Pusher Cnnnema Sheline Tpothos uLdusne Cottrill McDaniel Nixon Walters Wartheman G. Gcn

Plains High Indians Defeat Waterloo For Consolation Title

Plains High, league champions with nine straight wins, beat Waterloo 64 54 to claim third place behind Bill Thompson’s 22 points. Waterloo trio Harold Morgan Bob Doolittle John Bridge combined for 47 points but Plains built an 8 8 start and never relinquished the lead.

The Plains High Ames Bern Waterloo Bill Thompson Harold Morgan Bob Doolittle John Bridge Plains

Rutland Tops Racine in Meigs County Tournament

Rutland Red Devils hold off Racine 31-30 to win the Meigs County basketball tourney for the first time. Race led 11-9 after one period, then trailed 16-15 at halftime and 25-20 before a late rally. Dennis Manuel led Racine with 15 points. Bill Luckadoo paced Rutland with 10. In the reserve game, Tuppers Plains edged Racine 17-16.

Middleport Rutland Red Devils Racine Meigs County Dennis Manuel Bill Luckadoo Tuppers Plains Racine G.F REO Ie Seemtreestt Biel le Aiestmmeet Imanugl Bicunsotwa Hengler Ancnones SEVEG Bencnesinane Sola Uatenteden Rutland G. F Piers Heance Emcahog Cenanee TOW Acneac Nelson Wsosaes Nacaan D. Brown

Cribbers Host Marietta Pros In Local Showdown

Athens Corn Cribbers, top-ranked in the district, host the Marietta Pros at 8 p.m. in Athens High gym as Southeastern District Class A play resumes. Marietta's Moe Becker, Lou Cashius and Tom O'Brien anchor the visitors who threaten Athens home perfection.

Athens Corn Cribbers Athens High Marietta Moe Becker Lou Cashius Tom O'Brien Cribbers

Services Announced at St Andrews Church Week of Feb

Mission services at St Andrews Church for the week of February 24 are listed. Morning Masses at 6:15 and 7:30 a.m. Evening Mass at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Fr. Gerard Bridge.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Church Gerard Bridge

Eastern Star Chapter To Meet Tuesday

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter No 72 CES will hold a meeting Tuesday with a 6 PM covered dish dinner in the Masonic dining room. A February birthday party and final rummage sale plans will be featured at the gathering.

Nelsonville Eudora Ces

NHS Graduates Reach College Path With 25 Percent Enrolled

Graduation requirements span four years of English science social studies and physical education. Principal Kinneer says about 10 percent of the senior class enrolls in college. NHS senior class totals 48 with 15 in college entrance and 12 planning to attend next fall, a 25 percent figure.

Kinneer NHS

Dugan Post Legionnaires Meet Tonight

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will meet at 7 45 p m tonight. The legal committee will audit records after the business session with new members added to the permanent committee. Everett Dowler chairs the Activities Committee which plans an open house March 6 for Legionnaires and veterans.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Orrville Steenrod Miller Wilson Earl Hilleary Carlyle Mender Everett Dowler Frank Keys Wilbur D. Mender Post New Marshfield Marshfield Max Linton Dick Smith P. G. Oakley, Jr Bernard Carter Jack Mauer Raymond Juniper Bill Riley Rodney Jonas Verl Ogg Don Jonas Post Activities Committee

Cliff Wallace Injury At Columbus Train Station

Cliff Wallace a railroad man and former Nelsonville resident suffered a leg fracture in two places and three crushed vertebrae Friday night while leaving a train at South Columbus. He was in the city with his wife visiting his sister Mrs. Hazel Coon when the accident occurred. Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Coon left for Columbus after learning of the mishap.

Nelsonville Cliff Wallace South Columbus Wallace Hazel Coon Coon Columbus

Harvard Professor Cecil Fraser Dies in Cambridge

Cecil Eaton Fraser, 52, assistant dean and associate professor at Harvard Business School, died Sunday in Cambridge Massachusetts. He was a longtime educator and administrator at the school.

Harvard Cambridge Mass Cecil Eaton Fraser Harvard Business School

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Entertainment

Mrs. Lillian Butts assisted by Mrs. Margaret Ong and Mrs. C L Stout hosted the Golden Rule Sunday School class of the Methodist Church on Thursday evening. Marie Hysell presided as vice president with Lucille Weaver as secretary. Alberta Hellyer and Elizabeth Green presented a contests program. Prizes went to Margaret Ong Marie Hysell and Edna Raine. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with assistance from Jimmy Butts.

Lillian Butts Margaret Ong C. L. Stout Golden Rule Methodist Church Marie Hysell Lucille Weaver Alberta Hellyer Elizabeth Green Edna Raine Jimmy Butts

Map rescues relief after chronic pains with Muscle-Rub

Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered severe neuritic pains in the knee and calf making sitting and work impossible. After trying multiple medicines without relief he bought Muscle-Rub on an advertisement. Within three days his pain subsided and he returned to work. He recommends Muscle-Rub to rheumatic sufferers and notes a money back guarantee at Quick's Cut Rate and other drug stores.

Robert Jordan Colon Mich Mr. Jordan

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