This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1947
Page
2
Mrs C J Bartels of Parkersburg recounts a Friday evening bridge event with guest players Mrs Guy Aumiller and Mrs Edith Hanley. Mrs John Lawson entertained, while high scores were earned by Mrs W B Mechem Mrs L P Rice and Mrs Harry Kelly.
Ames Bern’s Cecil Bailey, a senior with his left arm missing near the elbow, dazzled crowds with deft ball handling and shooting. Teammate Jerry McKinley, a sophomore, emerged as tourney MVP by scoring 40 points in the final two games, earning all tournament honors alongside Harold Morgan, Bill Thompson, Bill Wood, Tom Sheskey, and others.
Ames Bernes qualified for the Logan sectional tournament for the eighth time in nine years after a close loss for the title. Coach Charles McAfee commented on the team’s effort as Plains and Waterloo delivered high scoring shows in the consolation marathon, won 64 54 by 20 free throws. The Waterloo Albany matchup thrilled the crowd with a 54 45 Waterloo win after numerous lead changes, while Troy impressed with its long stockings and strong support from cheerleaders and fans.
Ohio Wesleyan Jayvee raced to a 29-14 halftime lead and beat Coach Jim Snyder's Bobkittens 50-35. Paul Whyte led the Bobcats with 14 points while Bishops forwards Jones and Puttington each had 11 and Wenzlau added nine as Wesleyan claimed the night’s clean sweep.
Gallia County high school basketball players earned praise from two tournament officials Hersh Pope and Ray Nichols of Wellston. They told scorekeeper Bill Potter that the sportsmanship and cooperation of players coaches and spectators was absolutely wonderful and a real pleasure to work with such people.
Wesleyan held a slim lead through most of the game as Dickey, Shrider and Buttermore paced the Bishops. Rowland's early spark for Ohio Wesleyan faded after a nosebleed sidelined him, and Jack Thompson helped Wesleyan surge to the win with 10 points in the final 13 minutes. Buttermore led scoring with 19 for Wesleyan, while Dickey added 14 for Ohio Wesleyan.
Bowling standings list teams Heck Plumbing McKee Drugs Mathews Oil Ford Hack Barber's Service Veterans and more with records 12 6 0.667 11 7 0.611 9 9 0.500. Individual highs: Barber 228 single game Horn 582 three games. Team highs: Barber's Service 984 one game McKee Drugs 2,699 three games. Additional detail includes Jack and Jill and ATG City Loans with team scores and player marks.
Pomeroy Merchants host the Columbus Collegians at Junior High gym Tuesday in a rematch after the Collegians, 19‑4 this season, beat the Merchants 54‑44 earlier. Pt Pleasant Moose vs Meigs All Stars is the preliminary. Games start 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Ravenswood's Red Devils defeated Point Pleasant's Big Blacks 48 to 25, led 18-12 at halftime, with Laughlin Jarriet and Bardin pacing the win while Miller led the Black defense. The teams meet again in Pt. Pleasant to open the tournament.
Ohio University grapplers defeated Western Reserve 19 to 13 in Cleveland over two days. Ed Zednik secured the heavy weight win, while Puhar and Hess pinned opponents to clinch the match for Ohio.
Ripley beat Pt. Pleasant 38 to 36 on the Vikings home floor. Buddy Miller led Ripley with 23 points while Erwin and Beymer added double digits for the winners. Pt. Pleasant's Siena Gardner and Henderson paced their club with 8 and 8 points respectively as the visitors edged ahead late.
A list of college basketball pairings across conferences includes Boston University versus Holy Cross and Boston College, Duke against Wake Forest, North Carolina versus North Carolina State, Oregon State at Washington State, Richmond at Virginia, San Francisco versus St. Marys, and other regional duels. Notable pairings feature Akron at Geneva, Capital at Heidelberg, the Citadel at George Washington, Wright State opponents, and several matchups involving Ohio schools such as Mt. Union against Hiram and Wittenberg versus Marietta.
The Wellston Pot O Gold basketball tourney will run March 7 8 14 15 open to all independent teams. First 16 applications accepted. Awards: 40 prize plus trophy for first, 20 prize plus trophy for second, and a consolation trophy. Entries to George Leonard Royal Drug Store Wellston.
Cleveland Rebels host St. Louis Bombers at the Arena tonight in a Basketball Association of America game billed as Frankie Baumholtz Night.
Perry County finals see Perry and Glenford advance to the Logan sectional. In the consolation round Thornville defeats Junction City 45 to 39.
Silas Edgar Dean 72 prominent Nelsonville businessman and bank president died at his home 62 E Columbus St Monday at 7 15 p m after a long illness Cerebral hemorrhage was given as the cause He had been conservator of Citizens Central Bank in 1933 and later president of the First National Bank of Nelsonville He leaves two brothers and a sister and funeral services are set for Friday at 11 a m from his home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus
Nelsonville hosts the first Cracker Barrel session sponsored by the American Legion to discuss youth activities and community recreation. Probate Judge Francis D. White presides at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Building with participation invited from all interested residents.
Mrs. Jennie Maffin aged 80 died Monday at her daughter’s home 407 W Washington St Nelsonville. She leaves husband George Maffin a son Frank in Happy Hollow two daughters Mrs Patton and Mrs Blanche Turner all in Nelsonville and a brother Hiram Ambrose of New Straitsville.
Several members of Girl Scout Troop 3 spent Saturday on an outing at Cedar Falls and Ash Cave while preparing their dinner at the shelter house. Present were Jane Raine Ginny Coakley Janie Krieg Nancy Hutchins Jane Herbert Nancy Wolfe and troop leader Mrs Willis Wolfe.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hitchings of Nelsonville dies Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Funeral services by Rev Raymond Simpson at Pilgrim Holiness Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Stout funeral home at any time.
Dr and Mrs William M Rhoades of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on February 23 at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Dr and Mrs W S Rhodes of Columbus formerly Nelsonville and Mrs Gertrude Storeing of Akron.
Nelsonville notes report Mrs. Gordon Thompson hosting a birthday party for daughter Ellen with games and prizes for Bonnie McCallum Sue Cavot and Rosemary Elliott. Community circle 5 WSCS led by Mrs. Parker Sniffen to meet next Wednesday at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs. Ollie Poston with study book by Mrs. Joe B Davis and devotion led by Mrs. James Evans. A family move mentions Her Diane relocating from Midland Texas to Monument New Mexico. Mrs. Hartman formerly Ruth De Long.
The Church of Christ Business Girls Class was hosted by Mrs. Frances Anders. President Mrs. Pearl Hartley led the meeting with devotional by Mrs. L. E. Evans. Eight members and two guests, Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Evans, attended the social hour and refreshments.
Miss Phyliss Wolfe and Mrs Georgia Warren spent the end of the week in Columbus as guests of Miss Margaret Warren. They attended a dinner given by the Broad Street Church of Christ during their stay.
Nelsonville brief notes list weekend guests from West Liberty Ohio and Columbus. Mr and Mrs George Gunyon and relatives from Lyman Gunyon James Knight Jr visited J D Knight. Sunday guests include the Washburns Athens and Wooster and families of Lawson and DeLong relations.
NELSONVILLE The Central PTA observed Founder's Day with a 3 PM program at the Central building. Mrs. Frank Huddy opened the meeting and demonstrated a new record player for music appreciation. The room count winner was Mrs. Susan Myers's room, with Estelle Reynolds's room second.
Helen I. Ewing of Adrian Michigan assumed duties as librarian at the Nelsonville Public Library succeeding William S. Morse who resigned last December for a similar post in Mobile Alabama. Ewing holds a AB from Nebraska 1936 MA 1937 and BS in library service from Columbia 1938 and has served as assistant librarian at Adrian Public Library since 1945.
Services held at Stout funeral home for infant James Joseph Shay son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shay Jr. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duskey and Dan Shay Sr.
Andy Hallett was moved to his Nelsonville home Sunday after receiving treatment at University Hospital, marking a return from extended illness. The report notes his discharge and ongoing recovery.
A jitney lunch will be sponsored by the high school senior class in Nelsonville on Wednesday at noon.
Clarence Juniper of Oak Grove was moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital Ath ens for treatment on Monday.
The Christian Church Choir rehearsal in Nelsonville is postponed for this week only and will meet at 7 45 p m Wednesday in the sanctuary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.