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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1945

Page

7

Mason Co High School closed by road conditions

Mason County high school remained shut as icy roads blocked routes from Ashton and Glenwood delaying the start of classes until Thursday. Principal J R McGinnins noted limited attendance and plans for a school play with a new stage in the Hannan High auditorium.

Mason Co. High School Hannan High School Tor J. R. McGinnins Ashton Glenwood Siswer BEC Iealy Delvery Geatingtey Atane Abbey Imonth Billy Steel Nellie Ghiiselphie New York Cy Ie Toley McGinnins Columbus

Gallia County Red Cross to Start Nursing Classes

Gallia County Red Cross home nursing chairman Mrs. Ecker announced a seven week 32 hour training course for home nurses. The class will run two evenings weekly with volunteers invited from the general public to enroll. The program aims to meet wartime nursing needs and support Gallipolis and Gallia County.

Gallipolis B. Ecker Red Cross Home Nursing Gallia Counhhapter Alll County

State Post In Gallia County names new highway line keeper

LIP Clus-. Wymond Bradbury a Kyger merchant was appointed state highway line keeper in Gallia County to succeed Cecil Alley as deputy probate judge. Bradbury, once in the sales tax division, later joined General Chemical Corp. at Point Pleasant. Mrs Bradbury manages their Kyger store.

Lip Clus Wymond Bradbury Kgger Cecil Alley Gallia County Republican Executive Committee Bradbury General Chemcal Corp Point Pleasant Kyger

Directors Reelected at Citizens National Bank Annual Meeting

Citizens National Bank reelected all directors including C. Lewis T. Stribling and Homer S. Smith at the annual stockholders meeting. The board organized with C C Lewis as president and T Stribling as vice president. The Dec 90 1944 statement showed undivided profits up about 14 000 and tax assets at 3 300 692 89. Deposits reached 3 138 986 22 while loans and discounts were 264 438 19. The bank holds 2 092 400 in government obligations.

Juniors To Stage Play Friday Night At Junto High

Junto High School juniors present the class play Here Comes Charge at the school auditorium Friday evening. Cast includes Faye Luton James Masters Vic Paul Jerry Bob Foglesong Wanda Lee Joan Kapp Gone Yost and William Johnson. Originally set for December 12 the production delayed to refine parts for an enhanced show.

Lonnie Allen Dies At Parkersburg

Lonnie Allen, about 78, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg after a long illness. His body was moved to Fople Tong Funeral Home in Mason City for funeral arrangements. Earlier notes mention Allen as a prominent Graham County farmer and active community figure. Also listed are local residents and attendees at a South Kanawha Hustlers meeting, with various names and the note of a black walnut offer of $3 per hundred pounds and 800 pounds gathered.

Aseipolis Talton King Joseph R. King Lincoln St East Gallipolis Gallia County Scottsville Albemarle County Virginia Sherman King Canal Fulton Ernest Chauncey King Wilbur Waugh Huntington Route 60 Entsminger Funeral Home Aifternoon Lonnie Allen Parkersburg Point Pleasant Lonnie Alen St. Joseph's Hospital Paressing Mason City Mir Allen Graham Gitar POINT Tne Hue

Appraisal Delay and Local Social Notes in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant notes report an appraisal delay in the Sehon estate case with over $2,000 in valuables found at the safety box of the Mason County Bank. Investigations into the ransacked Hartford-area home yielded no clues. Separately, Mabel Allen was arrested for warrants in Columbus for passing bad checks totaling $900. The column also covers Lambda Sigma Omega sorority, AAUW, and various personal notices from Point Pleasant and Saint Pleasant, including social sessions, programs on higher education and women’s status, and local family updates.

Point Pleasant F. G. Musgrave A. L. Sehon, Jr Hartford Musgrave Mason Cowmty Bank New Haven Sehon Mabel_Allen Tara Morrison FBT Huntingigo Colum Bmra

Leaders Elected by County Women’s Clubs in 1945

Point Pleasant reports eight farm women’s clubs in the county have chosen new presidents for 1945. Among them are Mrs Louise Sommer Pioneer Club Mrs Henry Power Upland Mrs Inez G Newman Wholeo Mrs C P Stout Tahee Mrs Roy Kincaide Anne Bailey Mrs Cleon Cadle Leon Homer rs Mrs Harold Lewis Pocahontas and Mrs Bert Roush Rhododendron.

Point Pleasant Virtibia Parsons Louise Sommer Pioneer Club Henry Power Upland Inez G. Newman Wholeo C. P. Stout Tahee Roy Kincaide Anne Bailey Cleon Cadle Leon Homer Ors Harold Lewis Pocahon- «Ias Bert Roush Rhodo- Iendron

Ohio General Assembly names Slagle chair of military affairs

Captain Craig D Slagle will again chair the military affairs committee and serve on two other committees in the 96th Ohio General Assembly, with assignments confirmed via Columbus on Tuesday Also named were two other local representatives at the caucus in Charleston and the opening of the legislative session with state officials and delegates present Seaman James Tarvour returned home on a 20 day leave from duty in the theater near Italy and Sicily visiting his parents at 542 Fourth Avenue

Se Mustskyras Cation County Craig D. Slagle Oher 96Th Ohio General Assembly Iormation Columbi Synearolis Jamen Tarvourinch Thomas Finch S42 Seaman Finch Italy Sicily Wetherwelt Grape and Second Streets Max Altman Newark Allman Department Store Donald Davie Army Sir Corps Las Vegas New Cleve Davie NG. Someretter Huntington Point Pleasant Raymond Mungrave George A. Ralden Macon County Charles Seator

Gallipolis Hospital Admissions and Patients Updated

Gallipolis district reports discharged patients and new admissions at Holzer Hospital. Noted cases include Mrs Mary Persinger and others leaving, while new admissions feature Mrs Alva T Grover injured by a ladder collapse, David Ridge listed as fait, and Rev J Finner Rifle awaiting surgery. Several patients listed as good or in critical condition.

Allipolis Holzer Hospital Wesday Mary Persinger Leslie Blough W. M. Brown City H.D. Rife Dexter J. J. Taylor Cecil Riffle Pleasant Charles Camink James Smith Clifton Earl Henson Rio Grande Alva T. Grover Cheshire David Ridge Jackson R.D Harry Childers Pt. Pleasant J. Finner Rifle Hamden Jessie Donnally Howell J L Coleman Fnnert Girector Bidwell Arnold Dickerson W. E. Boggs

Ohio University Rout Muskingum 63 to 29

Ohio University defeated Muskingum 63 to 29 as the Bobcats opened with a rapid 16-2 run and led 30-9 at halftime. The game remained lopsided as Ohio extended the margin in the second half, with coach Wil Trautwein rotating regulars.

Ohio University Muskingum Bobcats Krauss Ohio Five Ime Wil Trautwein

Muskingum Defeat by Bobcats Amid Offense Struggles

Trautwein used seven of ten players as Muskingum split points with Gallipolis Bobcats. Mark Wylie led with 12, five others scored eight or more, while Walt Maroney left with fouls and finished with five. Muskingum, slow to score, managed only three field goals by halftime and never found range, while Bobcats fed good shots and built an early lead before a late comeback. Swan Salted. free: thrown Sayre. Mackey Brandie Wylie Palmer Heukura Krause Lunan Sollima Wolte Found 42 Swan Officials: Young and Hatton.

Trautwein Uused Mark Wylie Walt Maroney Muskingum Bobcats Muskies Krauss Brandie Gallipolis Ener War Department Stanley” Donnally Wright France Gavan & Oo Donnally Ee Yee Muskingum Kukure Gomer Donnally Krauss Eureka Dale Lunan Waugh Iran Sollima Rousey Athens Hounds Bulldogs Greyhound Moore Evans Ross Bruce Nelsonville Orgram Duncan Finsterwald Lee Ped Tale BO Netonvile Iy G of Ross Fickie Blair Riser Dewett t/Bruce J Parke Tonle Vansrty Rocktey Shoemaker Dumean O Giant Sparken Rousey Ea DePaul Farley Grover BI Henry Rice Ernie Cal Anauey Nerley Rhode Island’ Staters Pomma Goo Pal Henry Mikan BNE Anda Calveriey Alex Groza Kentucky Harold Hines Oklahoma Sooners al Grenert New York Us ‘City Norman Skinner Columbia Eads Don Grate Ohio State Grate

Ohio lawmaker seeks to suspend State Racing Commission

M Gray of Pickaway introduced war time legislation to suspend the State Racing Commission from Feb 13, arguing the state would spend 55000 to oversee racing when none is conducted. He indicated he is not against the idea and would welcome a reason for continuation. Chicago report notes George M Brautman of Columbus, head of the American Association, said plans proceed to operate in 1945 unless government orders require otherwise. Eight club presidents met to confirm the 1945 schedule.

M. Gray Pickaway State Racing Commission Sen. Gray Chicago George M

Scattered College Scores Across Ohio and Nearby States

A mixed set of basketball results from various colleges and towns shows Ohio University beating Muskingum 68 to 6 and Ohio Northern posting 38, while Kenyon and DePauw both recorded 38 and 51 respectively. Other scores include West Virginia Tech 38, Columbus East 84, Findlay 41, and Akron area teams posting wins.

Gallia Academy Grads Named For Induction to Armed Forces

Gallia Academy seniors and alumni from Bladen and surrounding areas prepare for military service. Jack Frazier a football and basketball star and Jack Jeffers son of Ralph Jeffers head to Columbus Thursday for induction. John Dexter leaves Wednesday to volunteer for air services and await assignment after a likely physical. 1944 Gallia graduates Phillip White Billy Lanier and Lester Lee also slated for induction Thursday.

Vallifulis Jack Frazier Aallia Academy Jack Jeffers Ralph Jeffers Bladen Columbus Thurstay John Dexter Harry Dexter Columbus 10 Volunteer Air Services Gallia Academy Thursay Phillip White Billy Lanier Lester Lee

Bradbury Reelected Leader At Gallia County Children's Home

Mrs Bradbury was reelected president of the board of trustees of the Gallia County Children's Home at the latest meeting held last Saturday. Also elected were SP Miller as vice president and Frank Plymale as secretary. Board members include Jim Morgan and Ora Gilmore. Mrs Bradbury, a registered nurse, had served as superintendent of Marion Stuni Gipnt Hospital but returns to Callin County monthly for board meetings. The Home shows progress toward state compliance under her leadership.

Frank C. Long, Jr American Association of University Women Ohio River Road Garrett Green John William Steenbergen Clay R. Vik Paige Bell, Jr Cary Howard “Rayburn Gregor Ziemar S/Miller T Green Bell J. Marion Foglesong Eunice Beller Carl Albrecht John W. Kirk William Woolfitt Frank Spradling James McCombs Vik Steenbergen Eii Ohlinger Margaret Bradbury Gallia Scumty Childrens’ Home Lnst SP Miller View Frank 'Plymale Jimy Morgan Ora Gilmore Marion Sfuni Gipnt Hospital Callin County Childrens Wome Board of Trustees

Polo Grounds memories of great baseball moments

Fullerton recalls historic Polo Grounds games from 1905 to 1922. Giants, Cubs, and Yankees battles are tied to Merkle’s boner, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender, Eddie Collins, and a famed darkness-called replay. The piece frames America’s oldest ballpark as a stage for classic pennant races and World Series showdowns.

Hugh Fullerton New York Freddie Corcoran Polo Grounds America Mamond Bender Iron Man McGinnity Christy Mathewson Heinie Zimmerman Eddie Collins Chicago Giants Yanks George Hildebrand

Pro Grid Loop Proceeds With Plans for Next Fall

National Football League leaders meet amid war worry and draft plans. Eleven clubs will pick 30 players each as 21 rules changes are considered including banning forearm and elbow hits by defenders with a 15 yard penalty. Owners also weigh whether war conditions may force cancellation of next season.

Hicagu National Football League Elroy Hirsch Wisconsin Michigan Navy Teague Shumny

Tiltonville Triumph Over Bridgeport 48 40

Tiltonville defeated Bridgeport 48 to 40 in a hard fought district high school basketball game. Yorkville edged St. Clairstilte 67 to ? in another contest with late rallying offense.

Tiltonville Bridgeport Yorkville St. Clairstilte

Athens trims Greyhounds in 55-33 win over Nelsonville

Athens high school improved Bulldogs overwhelmed the Greyhounds 55 to 33 as Bill Beckley led with 27 points and the Bulldogs controlled the pace, rebounding, and fast breaks. Nelsonville Reserve fell 43-21 in the prelim. Baird led Nelsonville with eight points while Kinney had seven.

Nelsonville Neheir Athens Lcc Bulldogs Bill Beckley Hounds Baird Greyhounds Kinney Beckley

George Mikan Leads College Cage Scorers

New York reports George Mikan of DePaul University tops the national college basketball scoring race with 209 points after 80 field goals and 4 free throws. The Associated Press shows closely bunched leaders across regions, with Ernie Calverley and Alex Groza among top names and team standings noted in the SEC and other conferences.

New York Nets Sharity George Mikan DePaul University Chicago Associated Press

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