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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1945
Page
2
Meigs County plans for July Fourth declare a quiet celebration with business closures in Pomeroy Bend for two days July 4 and 5. Banks post offices and several shops will close while families plan picnics at Roadside Park Middleport and markets report adequate meat and sugar supplies despite shortages.
Transfers of property recorded in Meigs County include multiple parcels in Pomeroy and surrounding areas. Names listed include Arthur Lovetta, Ernest Duffy, Freda Duffy, Larry Null, Bethel Null, Ben Bailey, Martha Watkins, Opal Whitlatrh, Latvretice Whitlatrh, Mais Lippeane, Val Reiter, Russell Reiter, John Zwilling, Charles Neimerer, Nora Rewler, Symmes Lelfhe, Pearl Hysell, Freda Hysell, Edward Hysell, Lydia Hysell, Jacob Becht, Katie Recht, Joen Recht, Frank Burson, George Anderslund, Hans Anderslund, and others in parcels and certificates of transfer.
Village officials were notified late Saturday that writs were filed in the Supreme Court challenging the village’s decision to issue seven taxi licenses tied to the Burton case. The action cites alleged administrative irregularities and seeks a court ruling on the cab operator permits.
Fragmentary text indicates a local event at a roadside park with scattered words about a basketball or sports context. Names, dates, and clear actions are obscured, leaving only partial references to people and a possible game or meeting.
Genn Moore is named to a health insurance position in Pomeroy. The announcement notes regional officials and county involvement, with Meigs County cited among organizers and past leaders referenced. Details on duties or date are unclear due to garbled text.
Report lists Thomas Euge Tonent as seriously wounded at a foreign base aboard a mercy ship. He attends Rutland High School and is a student in service training alongside three other service members. Friends are urged to contact his family at Rutland.
Mise Kathrin Ruth Hennessy daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas R Hennessy of Pomeroy and Ensign Craven son of Commander and Mrs D A Craven of San Diego united in a double ring ceremony at Holy Comforter Rectory Washington D C Reverend Father Eckhard presiding. The matron of honor Mrs Robert Moss wore WAVEs dress uniform. best man Thomas William Hennessy, a petty officer first class, is the bride’s brother. Reception followed at the bride’s home. Ensign Craven to report to the Pacific Fleet in San Francisco after a week’s honeymoon in Atlantic City.
Martin Stace age 86 dies at daughter Myrna Schaefer’s home in Pomeroy. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel with Rev Ralph Wuether officiating. Interment Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by children Mary Ann Kesterson Calimus Kathran Turner McCannessville Peter Staur Culumbus en Stine Athens Grave Russell Pacu Tiel Mata Schaefer Pom eroy stepson Clayton Stall Pomery brothers Tom Stace Peter Stave and Prup Stace. Preceded in death by wife two children and one stepson.
Reported return of Richard Elberfeld after two years abroad including time in Italy and Germany. The piece notes family connections and mentions his travel experiences and anticipated reunions with relatives.
Local notes record funerals and family updates with names such as Bertha Taitherfors and Mrs Walam Sebo. The item lists residents connected to Barton and nearby towns, mentioning Middleton, Kenedy, and Vand with brief social and obituary references.
A Meigs County tax report in The Messenger misstated delinquent taxes. An omitted zero changed the figure from 90060 to 9.00, altering the record by about 81 060 dollars.
Pomeroy social items report Harold Hoysell leaving Thursday for military service after a family supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoysell. Guests included the Hysell, Greuser, Brickles, Persinger, Watson, and Slysell families plus Mrs. Wilson and daughters. Harrisonville OES will visit Pomeroy Chapter July 3 at the Masonic Temple. Sunday visitors included multiple local families and Staff Sgt. Len FE Wing of the Beth Black Hawk Division, on a 30 day furlough before rejoining his unit for Pacific theater duty.
Racine society sections recount weekend visits and illness trips. Mrs Ceorge Simpson and Mrs Clara Laughlin traveled to Fast Liverpool for Mrs Laughlin's sister, Mrs Lavina Srey Johnnie Wingett is recovering after a tonsillectomy in Parkersburg. Various locals, including Miss Shelia Swain and Miss Clara Proffitt, are seen visiting relatives in New Meo, Walhingen, and Port Pleasant as family ties and social calls fill the page.
The page lists league batting leaders and runs scored figures for teams including American Batting and Stolen Bases leaders. Notable items mention Vinnies Reston and other players with runs and hits, along with a pitching note showing a 12 to 2 score for Boston. The fragmentary text names multiple players and teams without full context.
Hank Greenberg, back from four years in the service, hit his 250th career homer and 2,300th hit as the Detroit Tigers swept the Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader 9-5 and 5-3 before a crowd of 47,729. Holmes of the Braves also homered twice in a split with the Cardinals. The article notes Detroit’s lead over the Yankees and several other MLB results from the day.
Detroit tops Athletics as Isi homers in opener. Giants fall in nightcap as Cons wins 4-3. Pirates and Dodgers split doubleheader with Gionfriddo winning game and Davis delivering key hit. Braves edge in openers 8-7 extending 28 game stretch. Phillies Matt Maulney earns first major league win 3-2. White Sox and Yankees split. Carcinello collects three hits in nightcap. Indians bounce back with ninth inning homer backing late comeback. Washington reverses earlier loss with late rally.
Yesterday's games include New York over Chicago 7 4 and 11 4. Chicago beat New York 4 2 and 6 5. Boston defeated St Louis 6 3 and 8 7. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 3 2 and 8 6. Cleveland over Washington 6 5. Detroit over Philadelphia 5 3. St Louis tied Boston 3 7. Columbus over Toledo 9 3 and Toledo 2 1 in 10 innings. Louisville over Indianapolis 5 2 and Milwaukee over Kansas City 2 1. Milwaukee 4 0. Minneapolis over St Paul 2 1 and 7 4 in 11 innings.
Cpl Penrod Bolan, a German prisoner who was liberated, returns on a 67 day furlough with his Cleveland wife. They attend a chicken supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Burson. The couple are guests of Bolans mother Mrs Margaret Bolan and stay with Bolan’s uncle George Durst at Long Bottom fishing camp.
Byron Nelson won the Chicago Victory National Open at Calumet Country Club posting a 13 under par 275 to claim 2000 in prize money and over 28500 for the year. He finished seven strokes ahead of Harold MacSpaden and Laffoon with a 282, setting the stage for the PGA Championship at Dayton next week.
Sgt William S Diles son of Mr and Mrs L D Diles has returned to the United States after four months overseas. He telephoned from New York City to inform his family of his arrival as his brother David received the message. Recently promoted to sergeant he took part in the Ruhr Pocket battle the seizure of Cheh Eger and the Czechoslovakian campaign as a member of Co I 387th Infantry Regiment 97th Infantry Division.
Freddie Cochran draws crowd with gritty showing against Rocky Graziano. Booed at ring entrance, he earns cheers for fighting hard, while public perception of him as an ex-champion remains debated. Also notes on baseball trade details and Navy football coaching assignments.
Women report relief from neuritis and rheumatic pain after using NORITO. The ad claims fast action for sleepless nights and tired muscles with a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve pain.
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