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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Shoemen triumph 7 1 over Columbus Rens

Nelsonville Shoemen beat Columbus Rens 7 to 1 at home, with pitcher Jones holding the Rens to four hits through six and a half innings. Brooker drove in three runs with two triples, Patton made a running catch, and Abe Leonard toes the mound for the visitors in an Aug. 4 rematch at the city playgrounds.

Nelsonville Brook Shoes Columbus Rens Jones Shoemakers Rens Brooker Patton Johnson Logan Mingus Brooks Shoemen Cty Abe Leonard George Garner The Shoemen Jim North Gail Garner Columbus Ben H Burt Gaines Dikerson Od McNeeley Tate Rickey Fincher Jenkins Lj Champ K. Dane

Apple Grove Social News Snapshot

Apple Grove notices list residents and guests visiting Letart Falls East Liv erpool Logan and Rio Grande. Brigades include Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. Tay lor with C. Thaxton and visits from Shank in Greensboro and Robinson at Cherry Point. General social updates note promotions and travel.

Apple Grove James Roush New Matamoras Roy Pearson Woodrow Deem Roy Roger Logan W. Va Roy Buck Sue Ann Charles Sayre Elizabeth Taylor C. A.thaxton Letart Falls Ed Thaxton Carrie Sayre Evelyn Berta Grace East Liverpool C. G. Shields Edward Robinson Herbert Shields O. G. Shields Lily Morgan Helen Alberta Canada Mary Hayman Nora Gorham Tom Hayman East Letart Jack Shank Greensboro N. C R. E. Shank Bobbie H. Fadely Rio Grande Raymond Robinson Cherry Point Earl Robinson Robinson Marines Betty Beegle Eileen Stump Wadsworth

Baptism and gatherings mark Concord social notes

In Concord and vicinity the Little Jordan Creek baptism led by Rev. William M. George included Mrs Victor Sayre Harold and June Sayre Jack and Bob Antle Annetta Sayers and John Lance and Howard Russell. Plans for August church homecoming were announced with many local families listed as attendees.

Concord Little Jordan Creek Concord Union Church Willam M. George Victor Sayre Harold June Sayre Jack Bob Antle Annetta Sayers John Lance Howard Russell William Russell Cecil Antle Frank Sayre Adrian Sayre Rex Sayre Clarine Roofe George Jr Ken Don Chapman Joe Antle Jim Antie Lee Voglesong Jean Less Kittle Guy White Jane Joe Antie Dale “Murphy Mountville John Antie Ethel] McAfee Paul Rhuban Kittle Bishopville Riley McDaniel Eddie Weiss Coolville Elmer Russell Cecil Antie L. P. Myers Vincent Bailey Neal Andrea West Carrollton Myers Bart Pettit Millfield Marty Russell Kathryn Russell Jesp Carsey

Thomas J Hobson Rites To Be Tuesday

Funeral services for Thomas J Hobson who died from injuries after being struck by a freight train will be held Tuesday July 30 at 9 am at St Andrews Church Nelsonville with Rev Father William Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at Warren funeral home this evening at 6 30.

Nelsonville Thomas J. Hobson Lancaster Hospital Father William Kelly St. Andrews Church Greenlawn Warren Funeral Home

Mrs. Flossie McGee Dies at The Plains Home

Mrs Flossie McGee 60 died early today at her home at The Plains after a recent operation she did not fully recover. She leaves husband Oscar McGee two daughters Marguerite Coy and Vera Savage both of Columbus three sons Orris Oscar Jr The Plains Orland Flint Mich two sisters Emma Jaynes Toledo Lucille Montgomery Newark and ten grandchildren Funeral services set for Thursday Aug 1 at 2 pm at The Plains Methodist Church led by Rev Charles Caffrey with burial at Greenlawn

Nelsonville Flossie McGee the Plains Oscar the Plains Methodist Church Charles Caffrey Greenlawn

West Columbia Social Notes

West Columbia social page reports a July 15 wiener roast hosted by Pete Smith at the Johnson farm with a long list of attendees including Jo ann Russell Junior Van Meter Lawrence M Stewart Gladys Marr Jane Hoschar Betty Hoschar and others. Several residents like Mrs Harry Hoffman and Miss Lulu Wheeler are noted for travels illness absences and visits to Point Pleasant Mason Columbus and Virginia with local families mentioned.

West Columbia Pete Smith Johnson Farm Joann Russell Junior van Meter Lawrence M. Stewart Gladys, Marr Jane Hoschar Betty Hoschar Earl Ferguson Earl Johnson Sara Dickens Lewis Young Dean Newell Evaiee Fry Georgia Johnson Peggy Trew Bob Harrison George Young Bob van Meter Jimmie Young Pard Hudson Pt. Pleasant Lawrence Coleman Betty Carpenter Lucy German Point Pleasant William Sprouse Andy Steward Mason Wiliam Sprouse Lulu Wheeler Wayne Kincaid and Sons Morris Johnson Locust Grove Bill Thomas Middleport Guy Steward Voneda Watson Virginia Spencer Harold Thomas Flat Rock Jack Coleman

Kate Smith to Lead 1946 Kenny Foundation Appeal

Kate Smith named national chairman of the 1946 fund appeal for the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation to fight infantile paralysis. Rosalind Russell will head the national women's division. The drive aims for 2 million dollars with a coast to coast radio lead in early November.

Minneapolis Kate Smith Elizabeth Kenny Rosalind Russell Sister Kenny RBO Drive Hate Smith America Hollywood Broadway

Memorial services held for Leo Dow Bailey in Rocksprings

A large Rocksprings Church crowd attended memorial services for Leo Dow Bailey. Attendees included Dana and Bailey family members, Thurman, Dale, Vernie and Eleanor Bailey, plus guests from Columbus, Cleveland, and Pontiac. Jerry Hartung visited his parents in Columbus, and Willam Radford left for Camp Stoneman after a two-week furlough.

Rocksprings Rocksprings Church Leo Dow Bailey Dana Bailey Thurman Bailey Dale Vernie Eleanor Bailey Columbus William Kramer Cleveland Jerrold Hartung John Hartung Joan Weed Lester Taylor Jacksontown Amos Leonard Carol Davis Pontiac. Mich Anna Reuter Willam Radford Camp Stoneman Calif Homer Radford Willie Eichinger Nelsonville Allen Jenkinson Kiowa Kans Terrell

Nelsonville Social Notes Take Flight to Gaylord and More

Nelsonville social notes recount Mrs J H McKiddie preparing to move to Gaylord Michigan after hosting two bridge clubs. High scorers included Mrs W B Mechem Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs L P Rice with low to Mrs Harry Kelly traveling prize to Mrs John Lawson Evans. Several local residents and visitors are listed as guests, travelers and hospital cases with names and cities from Columbus Ashland Buckeye Lake and Cleveland.

Nelsonville Gaylord Mich J. H. McKiddie A. B. Johnson John Kelso

Marine Recruiter at Nelsonville Drafts Enlistments

United States Marine Corps recruiter from Local Marine Recruiting Cincinnati will be at the Nelsonville Post Office July 29 to August 3 to take enlistments. Hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Eligible ages 17 to 38. Enlistment terms: two, three, or four years. Two-year enlistment may qualify the Marine for up to 36 months of college training after service under the G. I. Bill of Rights.

Nelsonville J. R. Errgang United States Marine Corps Cincinnati Errgang G. L

Buchtel Man Dies at 85 in Nelsonville

Fred Heavener 85, longtime Buchtel resident and former miner, died at home Saturday evening. He was unmarried and survived by three sisters Mrs Catherine Murdock Mrs Ella Smith and Mrs Mary Snyder and two brothers Andrew Heavener and Joseph. Funeral services by Rev William M George at Stout funeral home Tuesday July 30 at 1 pm with burial at Greenlaw Cemetery.

Nelsonville Fred Heavener Buchtel Catherine Murdock Ella Smith Pomeroy Mary Snyder Murray City Andrew Heavener Joseph West Virginia William M George First Methodist Church Stout Funeral Home Greenlawr Cemetery

Nelsonville Band To Play Third Summer Concert

Nelsonville High School Band directed by James Gilbert presented the second in a four concert series on the Central School grounds. An augmented band will perform Saturday evening August 10 with senior and junior members joining.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School James Gilbert Public Square

Cheshire Vicinity News Social Notes

Cheshire area friends share weekend visits with neighbors and relatives. Columbus guests Vaughn Scott stay with Elza Scott. Ak ron Grapes visit Lottie Roush and W J Grapes. Ireta Grover spends weekend with Frances Long. Gene Sayre and son return home to Florence PA after visiting Bert Hern and S W Sayre.

Cheshire Vaughn Scott Columbus Elza Scott Earl Grapes Akron Lottie Roush W. J. Grapes Ireta Grover Glouster Frances Long Carl Russell Newark Eugene Watson Gene Sayre Son Florence Bert Hern S. W. Sayre Ari Roy Grapes Parkersburg Elis Hamrick Xicanauga P. O. Swisher Virgil Plymale Delaware FE. O. Yeanger Clarence Adams Evergreen Curt Swisher Junior Ward Wilbur Ward E. 0. Yeanger Zilla Denney Little Kyger

Murray City Lodge Benefit Party Tonight

The Pocahontas Lodge in Murray City will host a benefit party at the K. of P. Building tonight at 8 p.m. The event aims to raise funds for lodge activities and community projects.

Murray City Lodge Murray City Pocahonttas Lodge

Michigan Men Are Fined

NELSONVILLE charged with disturbing the peace affidavits allege Roy Hail custodian at the Eagles Club and locals Charles Rea and John Rea Gladwin Mich pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Oral Daugherty court Sunday and were fined 10 dollars each. Police Chief James Cope filed a separate charge of indecent exposure on a public street against Charles Rea and he pleaded guilty and was fined 40 dollars and costs. John Johnson Carbondale was jailed after pleading guilty to intoxication awaiting settlement of 50 dollars and costs. George L. Claffey Columbus forfeited bond of 18 60 for appearance on a reckless driving charge filed by city police.

Nelsonville Roy Hail Eagles Club Charles Rea John Rea Gladwin Mich Oral Daugherty James Cope John Johnson Carbondale George L. Claffey Columbus

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