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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1949

Page

7

Birthday Dinner at Orr Home Delights Local Guests

A birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Orr attracted many relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jake Weaver, Ralph Keller, Floyd Weaver of Keno, Arthur Morarity and son Larry of Pomeroy, Car Lee and Carol, Charles and Larry, Marilyn Martha Janet Orr, Milford Frederick and Betty, Junior, Darris Holley and Mitchel, Minnie Orr, J. C. McKay, Connie Kay Morarity, Wilber Dean and Edna Dean, Chester, and others. Games were enjoyed. Several visitors and relocations are noted, including Sonny Christopher moving from Marietta to the Earnest Smith farm, and Mitchel Holley returning to Florida after a visit.

Milford Fredrick J. C. McKay Leroy Morarity Middleport Arthur Morarity Larry Pomeroy Mary McKay

Pomona Grange Officers Installed at Rocksprings Hall

Carpenters and families attended Pomona Grange Jan 7 at Rocksprings Grange Hall. Installation of Pomona and Rocksprings officers was led by Deputy H. E. Starkey. I. F. Radcliffe joined governor inauguration events in Columbus and several relatives visited or hosted in Albany and Columbus during a busy weekend.

Carpenter H. E. Starkey Columbus Grange Dale Dye Reed Jeffers Gene, Lee Mary Janet Jeffers A. P. Rupe Hazel Marie Rupe Mendal Jordan Dwaine Melva Faye Jordan Pomona Grange Rocksprings Grange Hall Pomona Chester and Rocksprings I. F. Radcliffe Bessie Farley Albany Ray Woodrum Woodrums Aldena Woodrum W. E. Jeffers Carol Gorby New Lexington Gladys Woodyard David William Cheadle Lester Cordray Lee Jeffers Dale Wilson Ada Belle Trainer W. S. Swett Fernie Alexander Lucille Westina Crabtree

Birth of Paul Terry Henderson at St Marys Huntington

Crown City announces the birth of a son, Paul Terry, to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Henderson at St. Marys Hospital Huntington on December 30. Grandparents listed as Mrs. Letha Sims and Mr. and Mrs. John Mooney. The notice also records recent local visits, moves, illnesses, and family updates involving multiple residents and friends in the community.

Crown City Alva Henderson Paul Terry St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Letha Sims John Mooney Paul Stevers Dunbar W. Va L. A. Stevers Glenn Soles Lester Sole Sam Moore Clarence Watts Janet Barbara Roctorville Cora Watts Sanford Brumfield Cincinnati Henderson Wanda Sheets Hershel Sheets Dewey White Ave Lawrence Campbell Mer Vic Paul Soles Columbus Kathryn Rankin

Legal Notice Filing Petition to Transfer Funds Meigs County

Notice dated January 14 1949 lists a petition to transfer 2300 dollars from the General Fund to the Road Fund in Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 11119 with hearing set February 1949. Also includes a partition petition in Athens County by Nellie Koker against James ONeal with property described in Ames Township and a March 7 1949 answer deadline.

Court of Common Pleas Meigs ‘County Ohio Board of ‘Trustees Salisbury Township Meigs County George Hobstetter Gilbert Wwoert G. J. Thoma James O'Neal Nellie Koker Common Pleas Court Athens County Ames Athens Neilie Koker Harold J. Rose

Needlework patterns and crafts ad roundup

The Athens Messenger advertises Pattern No. 8418 a spring summer frock with sizes 12 through 42 and shows price details for pattern and book. Also promotes Pattern No. 5927 crochet hat instructions and sewing book Spring and Summer Fashion. Announcements include a court sentencing for an ice pick slaying and obituary of judge Burton L. Bayard.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot New York 19

Jungle Creature Puzzle Letters and Clues

A filled crossword style grid lists many clues such as Pictured monkey TANI and various word prompts across and down. Readers solve by filling each clue from Greek letters to prepositions and animal names in a themed horizontal and vertical grid.

Stars Foresee Expansive Prospects For TuesdayJanuary 18

The stars predict a propitious day with expansive influence across personal business and romance. Ambitious plans may gain support from superiors and high places while a generous mood encourages celebrations and partnerships. A birthday note urges resource use and bold objectives amid friendly interest and luck. The Romans used oyster shells for medicines and cement.

Busy Mid-American Week: Bearcats Face Oxford and Kalamazoo

Cincinnati invades Oxford for the Bearcats annual grudge with Miami, then travels to Kalamazoo to meet Western Michigan as the six-game MAC slate unfolds. Butler’s upset of Cincinnati sharpens the league race while Ohio U and Notre Dame loom on the schedule.

Butler Cin Bulldogs Indianapolis Bearcats John “Socko Bobcats University Cinnati Oxford Jay Miami Redskins Miami Sattravela Kalamazoo Broncos Michigan Cincinnati Texas Wesleyan Western E Western An Notre Dame

Redskins Hold Off Ohio In MAC Clash 53 46

Miami Redskins rally in the second half to defeat Ohio University 53 to 46 in a Mid American Conference game. Key scorers include Brown and Schnackenberg for Miami and Johnson for Ohio, while fouls and free throws influenced the pace.

Oxford Miami Redskins Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati MiaRy Doe Fouene Robeate Robeata Johnson Schnackenberg Brown Gene Kinnley Ohio Cats Charles Tiberghein Bill Dumont Charles Jenning Miamiane Kinsley Robcats Phil McKown Donn Johnson Seare Sadie Brown McKown Gyurko Dickey Mnenenwumee Johnsen Pollock Williama Stefan Renner Miami GF. Pts Dumont Tiberghein Stuckey Willeeea

Philadelphia Sporting Writers to honor Boudreau in 1948 dinner

President Bill Veeck and Vice President Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians will be guests of honor January 31 at the 45th annual Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association dinner. Lou Boudreau will receive the association award as the outstanding athlete of 1948 for his role in the Indians' American League and World Series titles. Over 1000 people are expected to attend.

Philadelphia Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association Veeck Greenberg Lou Boudreau

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