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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1947

Page

2

Ohio Displays Top Form In Trimming Wayne Five

Ohio State Bobcats rout Wayne in a balanced team effort led by Harry Gordon and tsob venn son as Bob Dickey and Kenny Walters pace the offense. Coach Dutch Trautwein used 11 players as 1 700 in attendance praised the officiating despite a few blown calls.

Ohio Wayne Harry Gordon Tsob Vennson Kenny Walters Bob Dickey Dutch Trautwein Johnson Walters Coliseum Bobcats Newman Ertell Tartars Ralph Sayre Dick Shhrider Mammoth Coliseum Trautwein

Bobcats Triumph Behind Dickey 52-36 Over Wayne U

Bob Dickey led with 15 first half points as Ohio University raced to a 28 13 halftime lead and rolled past Wayne University 52 36 at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Kenny Walters added 13 points and Bob Johnson helped fuel a 42 point Bobcats trio as the visitors improved to 2 1 in Mid American Conference play. Ed Frankel topped Wayne with nine points in a lopsided setback.

Detroit Mich Bob Dickey Ohio University Wayne University State Fairgrounds Coliseum Tartars Ohioans Wayne Bobcats Russ Gregg Kenny Walters Bill Collins Dickey Invaders Harry Gordon Bob Johnson Ohio Noah Brown Ed Frankel Doubledeckers U. G Walters Shrider Gordon G Gregg Gyurgo Johnson Brandle O’brien Lamb Wayne US G. F Collins Friedman Hall Teasley G Levitt Frankel Brown Sabuco Guzzo Cette Mee- Grath Cohen Alexander Gaffka Powers Neville

Logan-Nick Maniskas Wins City League Headpin Tourney

Nick Maniskas edged John Sloan by one pin to win the City League headpin tournament at the Recreation alleys Sunday. Nineteen bowlers, three games each, competed with nine earning cash or merchandise prizes. Maniskas took $12, Sloan $9, and several others won smaller cash or merchandise awards.

Logan Nick Maniskas John Sloan Howard Marshall Maniskas Sloan Bud Stroupe Ronald Woolery Harry Casto

Glenford High edges McArthur 32 31 in tense game

Glenford High defeated McArthur's Generals 32 31 in a rough Friday night showdown. Glenford used a tight zone in the second half to erase a six point halftime deficit and pull ahead 32 31 as time expired.

Glenford McArthur Quint McArthur Generals Jack Thompson

Ames-Bern dominates Hollister 41-21 in county league clash

Ames-Bern sprinted to a 41-21 victory over Hollister in Athens County League play after a 4-4 start. McKinley led with 12 points as the defense held Hollister to one personal foul. In the opener, Ames-Bern reserves defeated Hollister 34-8.

Amesville Ames-bern High Hollister High McKinley Ames- Bern Hollister Wiol Denon Hake Tygtoral Semsmin Searles Ssc Inti Sens Wee Me Figioy Bud Wcumieace Aes Webster Pierce Burn Morrison

Merchants to Battle Columbus Collegians at Pomeroy High Gym

Pomeroy Merchants host the 740 A. C. Collegians of Columbus in a top Ohio Negro basketball matchup at Pomeroy High Gym. Collegians boast eight wins in 10 starts with players including Hap Smith, Jim Clark, Bo Parker, John Tucker, and Lorenzo Clark. Preliminary at 7 p m features Middleport American Legion vs Chester Independents.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Merchants A. C. Collegians Columbus Collegian Hap Smith Canton McKinley Jim Clark Columbus Central Star Ohio State Bo Parker John Tucker Columbus Central A.A.U Europe Lorenzo Clark Columbus East Tucker Clifford Jake Shiveler Don Cottrill Bucky Walters Charlie Murray Bill Grueser Norm Rousey Middleport American Legion Chester Independents

Ice Hockey Sunday Results Across Leagues

Sunday results show New York 3 Toronto 2 and Detroit 5 Boston 1 while Chicago 3 Montreal 1 and Buffalo 4 St Louis 1. Providence 6 Philadelphia 4 and Indianapolis 5 Pittsburgh 2. New Haven 2 Hershey 2. Saturday results include Chicago 2 Montreal 4 Toronto 4 Toronto 4 and Boston 3 Cleveland 4. Hershey 4 and Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 0. Indianapolis 3 St Louis 3 Buffalo 5 Springfield 5.

New York Toronto Detroit Boston Chicago Montreal Buffalo St. Louis New Haven Hershey Providence Philadelphia Indianapolis Pittsburgh Cleveland Springfield

Carbon Hill Topples Chauncey in 40 29 Tilt

Carbon Hill defeated Chauncey 40 to 29 as T. Smith led with 18 points while Jim Kollister added 14 for Chauncey. Early fouls sidelined Buddy Earich and late in the game Bus Borden and Hugh Brooker drew misc. penalties. Carbon Hill reserves won the prelim 21 15.

Chauncey Chauncey High Blue Devils Carbon Hill Jim Kollister Blue Devils Buddy Earich Hugh Brooker T. Smith Murray City Carbon Hill Reserves Emaveminican T. Er Scares Sanborn Ege Naar Dee Smith Poasa Brooker Sateen Sere Ee Tohets Oei Reynolds Chauncey G Mommscet Ff Ccwummmic Iete Fa Bration Citomnsceen We OCG Hcoustory Cans Nee Eens Ae Oe Stanley Dickerson Erdy Jack Hanna

Reward Offered For Arrest In Nelsonville Shotgun Attack

Nelsonville mayor Oral Daugherty posted a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who fired a shotgun from a hillside east of Pleasantview Avenue. Three boys aged 7 to 9 were struck in the face and treated by a local physician after pellets peppered them while playing in a yard.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Pleasantview Ave Frankie Gheen Carl Gheen Vincent Gheen Paul Sheets Wilfred Sheets Scott St Gheen

Man Escapes Jail Saturday From Zanesville Police Charge

Earnest McCumber of Zanesville facing a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated escaped from the women's jail on the second floor of City Hall early Sunday. He reportedly sprang the bottom door to freedom as repairs delay the main jail. Police recall a prior county prisoner escape five years earlier through the woman's compartment. John DeBolt and Ed Windle were fined $25 and costs for intoxication after arraignment. Elmer Poston was cited for unsafe operation and set for arraignment on Jan 13.

Nelsonville Earnest McCumber Zanesville McCumber Athens County John DeBolt Oral Daugherty Ed Windle Elmer Poston Athens

Richard Tittle 77 Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Richard Tittle, 77, died early today at his home 506 Jackson St after a brief illness. Born in Deanville, he lived in the area all his life. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs Walter Keating of Nelsonville and Mrs Carl Wallace of Deanville, two brothers Fred Tittle of Columbus and George Tittle of Tiltonville. A daughter Thelma Blair preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nelsonville Richard Tittle Jackson St Deanville Walter Keating Carl Wallace Fred Tittle Columbus George Tittle Tiltonville Ohio Thelma Blair

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands suffer from rheumatic and neuralgic pains and find relief with NORITO a fast acting formula. The ad promises rapid relief and a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail. Check with a druggist for NORITO under the guarantee.

Norito

VEW Encampment Draws Century-Plus Attendees in Nelsonville

About 100 Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and Ladies Auxiliaries gathered in Nelsonville for the 12th District Encampment. Delegates met at the K of P Hall to hear remarks from department and district officers and auxiliary leaders about veterans homes and hospital care. a cookie drive shipped 3 500 dozen cookies to Chillicothe.

Nelsonville VFW W. Washington St K. of P. Hall Estella O’brien Willoughby Auxiliary Arthur J. Willard Cleveland Eaton Rapids Mich Eileen Ritchey Chillicothe Chillicothe Hospital Roland M. Pierce Dept Willard George L. Fetter Springfield Robert L. Given Cincinnati Veterans Administration Martin N. Wilde Dayton Garrett M. Hoch Earl Funk Columbus Walter Luginbuhl Alliance Nile D. Borden Gallipolis Pierce R. L. Ritchey Charles Hutchinson Wheelersburg Charles B. Rife Jackson Fred Fannin Portsmouth C. J. Ailstock Athens O’brien Esta Fetter Clara Pinney

Birthday Club Meet Postponed to January 23

Nelsonville reports the Birthday Club meeting is postponed to January 23. Members are advised to note the new date and time for the gatherings.

Nelsonville Birthday Club

Nelsonville Birthday Party Honors Joann Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bradley hosted a Saturday gathering at their Nelsonville Route 1 home for Joann Bradley’s 14th birthday. Attending were Evelyn Mourne Gladys Maccombs Velma Maccombs Margie Schoonover Lucy Hartman Shelia French Jervie French Lois Cox Dorothy Hughes Wanda Hughes Ruth Foughty Delbert De Long David French Junior Poling Mac Matheny Jack Whitmore Paul McCombs Delno Cummings and William Cox.

Nelsonville Earl Bradley Joann Evelyn Mourne Gladys Maccombs Velma Maccombs Margie Schoonover Lucy Hartman Shelia French Jervie French Lois Cox Dorothy Hughes Wanda Hughes Ruth Foughty Delbert DeLong David French Junior Poling Mac Matheny Jack Whitmore Paul McCombs Delno Cummings William Cox

Mrs Kelso Guest at Friday Bridge Club Night

Mrs John Kelso was the only guest player Friday night as Mrs Oral Daugherty hosted the Friday Bridge Club. Mrs R R Stalter and Mrs H E Wilson posted high scores.

John Kelso Oral Daugherty R. R. Stalter H. E. Wilson

Funeral Rites For Mrs. Josie Washburn Williams Held

Nelsonville funeral services were held at 2 p m at Stout Funeral Home for Mrs. Josie Washburn Williams 86 a pioneer resident. Rev L E Evans officiated and burial followed in Greenlawn. She survived by husband Harry and two sons Jay and Paul and was the first graduate of Nelsonville High in 1878 and a former local teacher. The Williams couple lived at the Masonic Home in Springfield in later years.

Nelsonville Stout Josie Washburn Williams L. E. Evans Washburn Greenlawn Charles Washburn Harry Williams Jay Chicago Paul Dayton C. E. Washburn W. T. Bean Jay Williams Paul Williams

G T Club Hosts January Meeting and Prizes Awarded

Mrs. Freda Powell hosted the G. T. Club January gathering with Hazel Pierce in charge of business. Prizes went to Dottie Anderson Eva Bush Leah Fick and Mabel Coupe. Guests included Mrs. Dottie Anderson and her son Richard and Mrs. Margaret Miller. Mrs. Mabel Cope to host February 6.

Freda Powell G. T. Club Hazel Pierce Dottie Anderson Eva Bush Leah Fick Mabel Coupe Richard Margaret Miller

Rainbow Class Meeting At Canal Street Home

Mrs Mary Rawlings hosted the Rainbow Class of the Chrnge tian Church at her Canal Street home on Thursday evening with class president Mrs Mona Bateman in charge. Lunch was served to 13 members.

Mary Rawlings Canal St Mona Bateman

Katherine Call Taken Home From Hospital

Katherine Call, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Call, was moved to her home in Nelsonville Sunday after major surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus. She is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Katherine Call Jack Call White Cross Hospital Collumbus

Tiny single unit hearing device aids the deafened

A compact hand sized hearing device lets the deafened hear faint sounds and enjoy sermons music and companionship. Supported by the Council on Physical Medicine of the AMA it requires no battery pack or bulky case and can be self adjusted. Beltone offers free descriptive booklet and home demonstration from Dept. 7971 Chicago Illinois with no cost or risk.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association Beltone Dept 19Th St Chicago Adv

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