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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Names Wilson President and Crawford Clerk

Nelsonville council oath taken for two year terms. H. E. Wilson named president, C. W. Monks, Gerald Nelson, Wes ley Hawk, Granville Green, Walter Tigner, Charles Shafer, and Eugene Berry sworn in. Crawford chosen clerk. Shafer president pro tem. committees formed. Mayor Daugherty outlines policy and two topics for future action. Annual appropriation ordinance approved at 147,767.17 for city operations.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty H. E. Wilson C. W. Monks Gerald Nelson Wesley Hawk Granville Green Walter Tigner Charles Shafer Eugene Berry Co. D. Crawford Wilson Public Service Monks Green Council

Deadline for Athens County dog licenses in 1946

Nelsonville report says the Athens County dog license deadline is Tan 20 1946. Licenses may be obtained at Mrs Pete Barrows 226 W Columbus St Nelsonville or at the township trustees office W Washington St evenings 7 to 9. James Barrows township clerk notes the near date.

Nelsonville Athens County James “Jetty” Barrows York Township Pete Barrows Columbus St Washington St

Bowel Cleanser ERB HELP Promises Quick Health Change

A reader reports taking ERB HELP for three days and claims dramatic cleansing of the stomach and bowels. He says headaches, skin eruptions, and rheumatic knee pain vanished, leaving him feeling healthy. The ad lists 12 herbs and promotes Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville as sellers.

Erbhelp Athens Nelsonville Betts

Help of Public Is Sought by Garden Club Nelsonville

The Garden Club of Nelsonville requests public help for planting memorial trees on Memorial Highway along Canal Rd this spring. A finance committee is soliciting funds to complete the tree project and invites generous responses, noting it will be a memorial for donors as well.

Garden Club Nelsonville Memorial Highway Canal Rd

Hounds Meet Meigs Tonight In Nelsonville Showdown

Nelsonville High Greyhounds host Pomeroy Purple Panthers in a slimly balanced SEC League tilt. Measured height favors the visitors, while Nelsonville's accuracy and home surroundings give the Hounds the edge. Lehen leads Pomeroy, who lost to Athens and Middleport earlier. Curtain at 1 PM prelim, 8 PM varsity tip.

Dean Nelsonville Battling Greyhounds Nelsonville High School Purple Panthers Pomeroy Panthers Melsonville Hounds Lehen Athens I Middleport Standall Houdashelt Adams Woods Ihunnel

Nelsonville Hy perion Club elects officers at annual dinner

Mrs J M Hyde hosted the Nelsonville Hyperion Club dinner meeting. Officers were elected including President Mrs John V Wood and First Vice President Mrs K L Webb. Prof A F Volwhler of Ohio University spoke on foreign policy. The dinner at Colonial featured purple and gold decor.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Hyperion Club John V. Wood K. L. Webb Julius Fischer W. H. Badger Oral Daugherty Frances Scott W. W. Warrren Joel B. Davis W. H. Hyde Stanley Dew William George Cecil Shafer Jack Pritchard D. R. Johnson D. W.codding A. F. Volwhler Ohio University

Nelsonville man fined for gambling device offense

Walter Sanborn of Nelsonville pleaded guilty in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court Monday evening to operating a shot machine. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, which he paid.

Nelsonville Walter Sanborn Oral ‘Daugherty

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Cush Home Thursday Night

Nelsonville church group Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. James Cush residence Thursday at 7 o clock. All members are urged to attend and a pot luck lunch will be served.

Nelsonville Church of Christ James Cush

Birth Announcement for Beachman Reed Son in Grant Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beachman of Columbus announce the birth of a seven and one half pound son at Grant Hospital on Saturday January 5. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beachman of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. John Reed of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Homer Beachman Doris Reed Columbus Grant Hospital Robert Beachman John Reed

Mrs Copley Heads City iSchool Board

Mrs Ruby Copley was reelected president of the City Board of Education for the ensuing year at a statutory meeting last night. Officers named included Shelby Ker as vice president and Raymond, sworn in November, becomes the fifth member. Regular meetings will continue on the second Monday of each month.

Nelsonville Ruby Copley City Board of Education Shelby Ker Raymond Wis Kreig

Murray City Band Roosters Club Meets Monday Night

Murray City notices that the Band Roosters Club will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 1p.m. in the home economics room. All interested in the band’s welfare are invited. The column also lists residents visiting relatives and friends locally and in Dearborn Detroit Cleveland Columbus and other areas.

Murray City Roosters Club Rachel Roberts Diane Volmer Dearborn Mich Helen Wolfe Fort Wayne Ind Anna Wolfe Clei2land Mrn Dan Wolfe William Thomas Columbus Mary Thomas Kathleen Williams New Lexington Fred Koon Marie Palmer Detroit Matt Thomas Chester Mitchell Barberton Joe Manda the Plains C. A. Shuttleworth J. J. Hogan Mtrs Fred Collins Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Howard Brooker Baltimore Richard Siminson Springfield Donald Juniper John Sorrel Connie Barnhill Grace Thomas Gibbons Hospital Logan Helen Wilson Glouster Sugene Snyder John Snyder Arthur Wilson Cinda Lu Hollister Charles van Duren Clarence Cook Clayton Worthington Janice Ed Worthington Dayton Beulah Gottke Betty Lu Martha Jean Jane Rita Jo Perce Martha Huston Emma Tippie

Shade Social And Personal Highlights Local Visits And Moves

Mrs. J M Chappell remains ill. Otto Swartz moved from The Garden to Jerseyville and purchased property. Audena O'Brien and two children visit her brother and sister-in-law in Flora. Rolla Matthews and Albert Bursons visit from Tiffin and Youngstown. Charles Martin and Audena O'Brien family gather for Christmas with Libtbie and Paul Burson. Kate Sinclair hosts visitors from Flora and Rittman. Hortense Humphrey from Rocksprings attends. New Year guests include Mrs. Sinclair’s sister and daughter Evelyn. Orris Davis family welcomes a son Bruce Eugene. Opal Sinclair visits Hazel Davis. Charles Gnidsyberry moves back to The Garden. Norman Fredrick and Minersville visitors with Opal Sinclair. Betts home hosts Helen Starr and Lt Rupert Starr of Mt Sterling and Clayton Starr of Columbus.

Shade J. M. Chappell Otto Swartz Jerseyville Audena O'Brien Fay Luetta Russell Cultins Helen Flora Rolla Matthews Tiffin Albert Bursons Youngstown Charles Martin Libtbie Paul Burson Kate Sinclair Raymond Clarence Randolph Jack Risley Rittman Hortense Fiumphrey Sinclair Thomas Cook Evelyn Pomeroy Drexel Hess Orris Davis Bruce Eugene Opal Sinclair Barbara Joyce Hazel Davis Charles Gnidsyberry Norman Fredrick Minersville

Buckley’s Canadian Mixture Cough Medicine Ad

An advertisement touts Buckley’s Canadian Mixture as quick relief for persistent coughing and bronchial irritation from colds. It claims broad U S availability and notes sales at Gloucester’s Economy Store and Drury Drug Store.

Will Bockier Buckley U.S Canada Economy Drury Drug Store Staad

Bulldogs Meet Undefeated Jackets In Big Meigs Hoops Tilt

The Athens Bulldogs travel to face Middleport tonight in a key early season matchup. Both teams enter with strong resumes and seek to maintain momentum. Athens aims to rebound from a close loss, while Middleport looks to extend its undefeated run on their home floor. The game tips at 8 p.m. with a preceding junior contest at 7 p.m.

Dave Goldsberry Athens Bulldogs Middleport Pomeroy Aiddleport Wellstar Athens Rockets Yellow Jackets Wahama Pormeroy Gallipolis Bulldog Bannon Bulldogs Athens Middleport Moore J. Bailey F Evans F Surface F Rousey Kelly Coury Fultz G Kennedy G Bingham

State Tourney Likely Moves From Columbus in 1944

Columbus may miss hosting the Ohio state high school finals again, as Ohio High School Athletic Association officials await word on whether the Coliseum at the state fairgrounds can be repaired. Classes A and B will be held at Toledo University and Wittenberg College, Springfield, respectively, with a delayed decision due to wartime damage surveys.

Columbus UPI H. M. Emschler Ohio High School Athletic Association State Department of Agriculture State Fairgrounds Toledo University Wittenberg College Springfield Toledo Wittenberg B. P. Sandles Agriculture Department Army Air Forces

Bee-Gee Cagers Meet Holy Cross Tonight

Bowling Green University Falcons, after defeating Western Michigan for win number 14, travel to Boston to face undefeated Holy Cross. The Bee-Gees led Western Michigan 31 to 11 at half after a 4-0 start.

Bee-Gee Holy Cross Bowling Green Bowling Green University Falcons Western Michigan Boston Bee-Gees Broncos

Martin Thomas Named Rockets' Business Head

Martin W. Thomas, longtime figure in the industrial league baseball scene, is appointed business manager of the Middletown Rockets in the Ohio State League. He succeeds Elmer Regner, who held the post last year when the club was backed by the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association.

Middletown UFI Martin ‘W. Thomas Middletown Rockets Pions Ohio State League Elmer Regner Milwaukee Brewers American Association

Cincinnati Coach Ray Nolting Reappointed for 1 Year

University of Cincinnati head coach Ray Nolting and his chief assistant John Wiethe have been given one year reappointments by the university board, reinforcing the football program leadership.

Cincinnati Ray Nolting University of Cincinnati John Wiethe University

Hoosman defeats Savold in return 10-rounder

Jimmy Johnston watched Al Hoosman, once thought green after a facing by Lee Savold, hand Savold a first class shellacking in a return 10 round heavyweight bout. Hoosman, the underdog at 2 to 1, dominated Savold throughout.

New York Jimmy Johnston al Hoosman Lee Savold Hoosman Savold

Fullerton's Roundup: Baseball Bosses and Prospects

New York reports Pacific Coast League may reach major status soon, but several big leaguers doubt it within four to five years. Cubs' Gallagher says it would create 600 major league jobs, yet payroll constraints remain. DiMaggio salary progression cited as example of payroll pressure. Oarsman Keily Jr.'s training prep noted. Cards seek Walker Cooper replacement prospects Garagiola and Lt. Del Wilber. Kentucky guard Wilbur Sehn nicknamed Senator by teammates. Derringer seeks new job after Cubs release, addresses cable to Cincinnati Club.

Hugh Fullerton, Jre New York Rowland Cubs Jim Gallagher Joe DiMaggio Jack Keily, Jr Philadelphia Bainbridge Naval Training Center Susquehanna Walker Cooper Columbus John Garagiola Wilbur Sehn U. of Kentucky Happy Chandler Paul Derringer Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Baseball Club

Braves' high salary path signals strong ball club funds

Old pal Relable Source notes WPS released crude rubber and other materials for golf balls then rescinded the order after three days. Bill Sullivan, the Braves' tub thumper, reportedly earns one of the top salaries in the business. American Legion baseball ran in 47 states last summer and Commissioner Happy Chandler urges Maine to join.

WPS Bill Sullivan Braves American Legion Happy Chandler Maine

Four-Five Split Is Made by Fitting the Ball Between Pins

A four-five split arises from a light pocket hit and must be achieved by rolling the ball between pins. The ball, wider than the gap, nudges the pins over. Start from the right-hand corner with minimal force to preserve accuracy. The same method applies to the four-five-seven and related splits, with variations for left-hand starts.

Phillies Ready To Tear Up Lease On Cellar

Philadelphia Phillies plan to abandon their long term NL cellar lease. GM Herb Pennock says the team is packed to leave last place and pursue new deals. He notes interest from Cincinnati and adds acquisitions include Lou Novikoff Skeeter Newson Johnny O Neill and Buck Ross with Charley Ripple promoted from Utica and more deals expected.

Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphita Herb Pennock Pennock Phil Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Walker Cooper New York Giants Cooper

Bivins Knocks Jones Out in Sixth Round Victory

Jimmy Bivins 387 pressed Watson Jones 175 through six rounds of their scheduled ten round bout in San Francisco last night, delivering a decisive knockout.

Winsen San Francisco Jimmy Bivins Cleveland Watson Jones Los Angeles

Hitch-Hiking Canton Timken Rides To Victory In Ohio

Canton Timken, stranded when its bus broke down near Mansfield, rode a dump truck and private cars to reach Mt Gilead for a 56 to 32 triumph. The season feature included other upsets and streaks as Glenford extended its win run to 15, East Liverpool edged Weirton 31 to 30, and Columbus West kept a seven game streak despite near-riot crowd.

Seagges Timpken Columbus West Don Borrer Cowboys Columbus North Glenford Sandusky St. Mary Walloping New Lexington Hopewell Glenford Doom Jack McLain Lads Elmore St Mary Spasor Irondale Southington Ottoville Youngstown South Youngstown Woodrow Wilson South Wilson Springfield Middletown Middies Don Burton Canton McKinley Warren Cleveland Benedictine Chilcothe Manetta BEES Youngstown North Elida Amherst Lockland Wayne

Nelson Gets Start for 46 Los Angeles Open

Byron Nelson won the 20th Los Angeles Open at Riviera with a 284 total, earning 2 666.67 in victory bonds. Ben Hogan was second with 284 and 1 866.67. Nelson, a Toledo umbrella salesman, matched his 284 from last year and finally captured the Los Angeles Open after 12 attempts. He has won 20 of his last 25 majors.

Los Angeles Byron Nelson Lord Byron Riviera Nelson Hogan Toledo Snead

Baumholtz May Be What The Reds Need

The Cincinnati Reds announce a rebuilding plan to place young players like Ewell Blackwell Eddie Shokes Jewel Ens Frank Baumholtz Benny Zientara Bobby Adams Van Harrington Jack Cassini Bob Usher Garland Lawing George Burpo Clayton Lambert and returning veterans Lonny Frey Mike McCormick Ray Mueller Ray Lamanne Johnny Vander Meer Bert Haas Max Marshall Harry Gumbert and Gene Thompson as the foundation for a competitive 1946 season. The Ed Oehritz Coke and Coal team of Louisville plans another ABC tourney prize check at Buffalo with games set for April 20.

Cincinnati Cincinnat Reds Redlegs Reds Neill Frank McCormick Steve Mesner Woody Williams Bill McKechnie Ewell Blackwell Syracuse Eddie Shokes Duke University Jewel Ens McCormick Franke Baumholtz Ohio University Mickey Cochrane Great Lakes Benny Zientare Bobby Adams van Harrington Jack Cassini Bob Usher Garland Lawing Birmingham George Burpo Clayton Lambert Lonny Frey Mike McCormick Ray Mueller Ray Lamanne Johnny Vandermeer Bert Haas Max Marshall Harry Gumbert Gene Thompson McKechnie

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