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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

10

York Draft Board Sends Group To Ft Hayes Today

Eleven registrants from Athens County Selective Service Board No 2 left by bus for Fort Hayes Columbus for pre induction examination. Those passing will be placed in J A classification and eligible for training. Names include Walter Everett Crane Clyde J Metcalf Roy Skeels Allison Graham Jack Bateman Hiram Kincade Kenneth Cubbison Charles Walraven James Bobo James McCombs Robert Barrows and others.

Columbus Nelsonville Athens Ounty Selective Service Board Fort Hayes Walter Everett Crane Walnut St Clyde Junior Metcalf Guysville Roy Francis Skeels Coolvilie Allison Kent Graham Buchtel Jack Edgar Bateman Chestnnut Hiram Raymond Kincade Kenneth Arthur Cubbison Cooloville Charles Addis Walraven Stewart Riri James Elmer Bobo Shade Rt James Melvin McCombs Chestnut St Robert Carrol Barrows Stewart

Burns Ervin Named Assistant Fire Chief

Burns Ervin of Nelsonville has been designated assistant fire chief by Mayor Oral Daugherty. The assistant directs the Sunday shift of the Sun city fire department.

Burns Ervin Wnelsonville Oral Daugherty

Hyperion Club to Meet at Mrs Hyde Home

The Hyperion Club will hold its January meeting on Saturday afternoon January 5th at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs J M Hyde in Nelsonville. After the business session officers will be elected and a program followed by a dinner at the Colonial at 5 o'clock arranged by the social committee.

Nelsonville Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Colonial

Two Are Fined by Mayor Daugherty

First arraignments in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court since taking office on January 1 were held Thursday morning. Mrs. Orta Kesterson of Nelsonville and George Teel of Nelsonville Route 2 pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $25 plus costs, which were paid.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Orta Kesterson George Teel Rt 2

Brother of Mrs O Mara Dies in Florida

Nelsonville news reports Homer S Bare, brother of Mrs Frank O Mara, died in St Petersburg Florida on January 2. A railroad veteran, he headed the International Association of Ticket Agents and managed operations for eight roads into Chicago. Survived by wife and sister Mrs O Mara, he will be buried in Pittsburgh after funeral arrangements are made.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Homers. Bare St. Petersburg Fla J Mx. Bare International Association of Ticket Agents Chicago Mr. Bare

Soldier Arrives From Overseas In New Jersey Port

Pfc. Percy Oakley, son of Mr and Mrs P G Oakley of this city, landed at a New Jersey port on New Year’s Day and expects discharge from Indiantown Gap Pa within a few days. He has served over two years overseas and three years in the army.

Nelsonville Percy Oakley P. G. Oakley New Jersey Indiantown Gap

Revival Meetings Set at Pilgrim Holiness Church

Evangelist P O Carpenter from Ashland Kentucky will lead revival meetings at the Pilgrim Holiness Church corner Chestnut and Harper Streets beginning Sunday January 6. Musician and song evangelist Rev Ervin Staggs of Wheelersburg will assist. Services start nightly at 7 o'clock with Rev B A Awe as pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Corner Chestnut Harper Sts P. O. Carpenter Ashland Ervin Staggs Wheelersburg B. A. Awe

Nelsonville Churches Announce Jan 6 Services

Nelsonville churches list Sunday activities with Bible School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening services at 7 p m for First Methodist Church Church of Christ resumes 7 p m Sunday evening services with days do speak sermon Lord's Supper observed Episcopal Church of the Epiphany offers Epiphany feast service at 9 30 a m and twilight candlelight service at 5 p m with Ray Ashby narrating Epiphany

Methodist First Methodist Nelsonville Charles Walker William M. George Church OF Christ the Bible School Church J of Christ Church of Christ George Barrows L. E. Evans Christian Endeavor Charles Mechem Church OF God C. B Tut Jon Chestnut iEpiscopal Church Vandlélight At & P. m Ray Ashby

Church Group To Install Officers Nelsonville

Nelsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Monday Jan 7 at 7 PM to install officers for the new year. Mrs Carl Coakley will preside in the sanctuary. Circle leaders should bring 1945 reports in triplicate for submission at this ceremony.

Nelsonville

Bobcats Face Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington Showdown

Ohio University travels to Lexington to meet Kentucky tonight as Coach Trautwein reshuffles the Bobcats lineup to end a slump. Kentucky under Adolph Rupp brings a strong lineup led by Jacks Tingle and Parkison with Schoo, Campbell, Sturgill and Beard and three rookies in the starting unit.

Phiy Hallman Ohio University Bobcats Lexington University of Kentucky Wildcats Ohio University Trautwein Wise Madison Square Garden St. John's Redmen Brooklynites Bobcats Kentucky Adolphi Rupp Denver College Wildcats Redmen Fort Knnox Western Ontario Arkansas Cincinnati Olahoma Aggies St. Johns Big Bob Dickey Tom O’brien Tom Bob Kenny Walters Miller Bob Brandle Walters Dickey Garden Dexington Ralph Sayre O'Brien Mel Lasker Brandle Gregg Lamb Fulmer Adollph Rupp Adollph Rupp Will Hold Most of the Trumps In the Form of Jacks Jacks Tingle iParkison Rupp Whia Wilbur Schu Ken Campbell Bill Sturgill Ed Allin Rudy ‘Yessin Buddy J . Parker Wilcats Wallace Wah Wahi Jones Joe Holland Ralph Beard Holland Iowa Seahawks Beard

Pimples Vanish Overnight With Alcerex Liquid

A medicated liquid named Alcerex is claimed to dry pimples overnight. Advertisers urge immediate use with a money back guarantee if first application does not convince. Sold and recommended by local outlets.

Soc

Giants-Led NFL Tussle Promises Yanks vs Giants in New York

Sid Feder reports Fullerton that the NFL faces a marquee clash in New York with Tim Mara's Giants against Dan Topping's Yankees. The Giants already secured Frank Filchock from the Redskins and may add more stars to boost gate appeal. Filchock previously earned $6,000 in Washington and reportedly sought a $3,500 bonus before signing.

Sid Feder Hush Filchock Washington

Hard Way Is Safest in Making Three Six Ten Spare

NEC DAY Five Time Match Game Champ explains the deceptive three six ten spare. A hook shot from the left corner aimed at the right half of the three pin carries it into the six and ten. The piece emphasizes precise accuracy to avoid leaving pins standing. Next: The baby split.

NEC NEA Powler Isix

Basketball Scores Recap From AP Listings and Preview

The Associated Press provides scores from games including Greak Dakes at Bowling Green Wyoming 57 to 52, Long Island 42, Westminster Pa 76 to 48, Duke 52 to 35, Kentucky Wesleyan 77 to 46, Murray Ky 63 to 40, Northwestern 61 to 41, Iowa 53 to 44, Valparaiso 51, Oregon 60, and St Francis Brooklyn 48. A note previews a matchup tomorrow night between the Bobcats and Wildcats amid growing anticipation.

Wyoming Long Island Westminster St. Francis Brooklyn Duke South Carolina Davis and Elkins Salem Kentucky Wesleyan Berea Murray Marshall Northwestern Brigham Young Iowa Seahawks South Dacote State Sheboygan Wis Anderson de Puerto Rico Valparaiso University of British Columbia Oregon

Bee Gees Fall In NIP To Great Lakes Sailors

Bowling Green State falcons drop a tight game 62 58 to Great Lakes Naval Training Station sailors as guard Mel Riebe scores 21 and center Don Otten adds 25. BG suffers its second loss in 13 starts while preparing for a tough date with Puerto Rico University after Puerto Rico beat Valparaiso 54 51.

Great Lakes Bowling Green Bowling Green State Falcons Ohio Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets Mel Riebe Don Otten Bee-Gees De‘Paul University of Chicago

Greenberg to Return to First Base for 1946 Tigers

Detroit reports Hank Greenberg will reclaim his longtime first base job with the World Series champions in 1946. In a separate swap, Rudy York is sent to the Boston Red Sox for Eddie Lake, giving Detroit infield depth while restoring Greenberg to first base after Army service and his outfield stint. Lake batted .279 with 11 homers for Boston last season, York hit .264 with 18 homers for Detroit in 1945.

Detroit Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Rudy York Tiger Greenberg York Boston Red Sox Eddie Lake Tigers Chicago Cubs Lake Red Sox Steve O Neills O'Neill Boston Hiddle Bobby Doerr Johnny Pesky

Fight Results From New York Philadelphia And Portland Cards

In New York Lee Q Murray stopped Henry Jones after 7 rounds. In Philadelphia Gene Burton and Willie Cheatum fought to a draw. In Portland Steve Bellus defeated Eden Germane in six rounds. A remark on plants opening and closing at definite hours concludes the snippet.

Associated Press New York Lee Q. Murray South Norwalk Conn Henry Jones Philadelphia Gene Burton Willie Cheatum Portland Steve Bellus Toronto O. Eden Germane

Relief for Sinus and Catarrh Sufferers Prompted by New Formula

Advertises KLORONOL at 3.00 dollars claiming quick relief from nasal congestion, sinus headaches, hay fever, and throat irritation. Promises moneyback guarantee through Athens Pharmacy at 128 Court St Mall for mail orders.

Athens Pharmacy Court St. Mall

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