Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1945

Page

2

Meigs County Groups to Columbus for Preinduction

Two Meigs County groups head to Fort Hay-Columbus this week for preinduction examinations and possible Army or Navy service. A 24 man contingent left Monday. four more registrants depart with names including Walter Fertz Couch Danny Mees Rasca m Glenn Gerald Johnson Char Clifford Dewhurst.

Meigs Unty Fort Hay- Columbus Walter Ferts Couch Danny Mees Rascam Glenn Gerald Johnson Char- Clifford Dewhurst Army Navy Woman’s Vie Chile New Webster Post American Gion Regis Rexal Thomas Summerfield John Lee Lunsford Akron William David Phillips Minerskille Thomas Ray Durst Middleport Harry Herman Graham Rutland Ernest Dale Barnhart Midleort Arley Glendon Markin

Middleport Social Notes and Marriage News

The Middleport and Pomeroy W C T U groups held a joint picnic at Roadside Park with members from Martins Ferry and Franklin among guests. Miss Marguerite Rickman wed Donald Thomas at her parents’ Middleport home with Evangelist Mary Lou Henderson officiating. The report lists multiple local residents visiting, returning from leave, and relocating, plus August garden club plans and community notices.

Middleport Pomeroy W. C.T.U Margaret Sauer Glenroy Ewing Pomeroy Union Flora Cooper Martins Ferry Lucille Naylor Franklin Jad Emma Waterman Guess Joe Cook Myra Stephenson Sally McCormick Lucretia Genheimer Lillian Steiff Charles Walburn HM. Cross Marguerite Bess Rickman Earl C. Rickman Donald Lee Thomas Patterson Field Thomas

Middleport Veterans To Give Benefit

A benefit show to raise funds for rehabilitation work of the Disabled American Veteran is sponsored by the Meigs Chanter DAV Aug. 16 at the Middleport High School Stadium. Commander Jack Thomas says 1,899,000 veterans have been discharged from WWII and 800,000 plus soldiers remain in service from Ohio, urging support for the DAV. First show 4:30 p.m. and second at 8 p.m. ET. performers include Little Jimmie and the Trait Blazers, Johnson Twins, Harps and Tiny, Lee Morgan, and Penny Woodford. Tickets at local stores in Pomeroy, Middleport, Racine, Wilkesville, and New Haven.

Middleport Meigs D.A.V Middleport High School Jack Thomas Tunisia South Africa Ohio DAV Thomas Pom EWT Little Jimmie The Trait Blazers Johnson Twins Harps and Tiny Lee Morgan

Pomeroy Social Notes and Farewell for Rose Wangler

Pomeroy Social Notes report a farewell party for Rose Wangler, housekeeper at Sacred Heart rectory, leaving August 1. Bingo Club members hosted at Fred Gath’s home on Mulberry Ave with 17 attendees, gifts given, cream and cake served, and prior parish dinners noted. Also brief mentions of local personal items and visits among residents including Ruth Harbrecht, Dayton assignments, and Leckrone family travels.

Pomeroy Rose Wangler Edwin Murphy Sacred Heart Parish Fred Gath Katie Lena Gath Mulberry Ave Father Murphy Wangler Ruth Dorothy Harbrecht Columbus Victor Harbrecht Ruth Harbrecht Dayton Air Sercviwe Command Ray Wilson Hubert Brown Sal Edward Loham Osear Schill Norma Lipp Old Man's Cave Anna Low Leckrone Mass Carolin Leckrone California Gertie Kines Anna Tou Leckrone Cpl Raymond Kiocs

Turner to attend Greenville anniversary events

POMEROY Representative Benjamin F. Turner accepted an invitation to attend the 150th anniversary ceremony of the Treaty of Greenville. The event includes the unveiling of a painting by Howard Chandler Christy and drills for the exercises to be held Friday, August 5, in Greenville.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner

Sewage Projects Discussed in Pomeroy

POMEROY March report by the Sewage Committee of the Postwar Projects outlines plans for community waste systems. Thornton pF, president Smith and others discussed two postwar improvements ready for the program.

Pomeroy Thornton Pomeros Chamber Commeca Fae Mondas OUD Ahso

Colonel Tom Daniels Leads Family Holiday Visit in Meigs

MIDDLEPORT residents welcomed Colonel Tom Daniels and his relatives for a week long family reunion. The group, including George Daniels Sr of Columbus and Cpl. George Daniels Jr with Patton's Third Army, visited Poindexter and Trimble households, toured Pomeroy schools, and enjoyed Ohio River swimming with relatives from Five Points Fort Dix and Baltimore.

Middleport Tom Daniels C. A Poindexter George Daniels Columbus Cpl George Daniels, Jr Patton Third Army Whi Daniels Five Points Phyllis Daniels Dental Department U.S. Army Baltimore Mary Ann Collins Ft. Dix Nut Dolly ‘Council Pittsburgh Poindexter Anna Trimble Ohio River West Virginia Colonel Daniels Pomeroy Schools

Mrs Wippel Leads Baptist Group Meeting at Pomeroy

Mrs Helen Wippel presided at the One Won One Class of the First Baptist Church in Pomeroy for a recent meeting held at the church. Hostesses were Mrs Wolfe and Mrs Caddie Wickham. Mrs Cary Cook led devotions. guests included Mrs Lucife Naytor and Trankhm Ind. Thirteen men and two children attended. plans were made for August.

James Ward Discharged After 61 Months Duty

James Ward, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ward, is discharged after 61 months of service. He served in the Netherlands and other theaters, and is returning home. He plans to attend Ohio State University in the fall.

James Ward Pomeroy Charles Ward Camyr Tudor Netherlands Caracad Aroha Ohi State University Cohimnus Hoy

Meigs Farmers Invited To SEO Rural Camp

Meigs County farmers are invited to attend the annual Southeastern Ohio Rural Camp at Tar Hill Park Saturday and Sunday August 11 and 12. A cast of camp leaders will guide tours and demonstrations. County officials urge reservations by Monday for attendance details.

Meigs SEO Pomeroy Metex

Karr Interment Planned for Long Bottom

Ethel Roberts Karr of Huntington dies from heat ailment. Relatives notified. Funeral services at Carpenter Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 9:30 local time, with interment at Long Bottom.

Pomeroy Ethel Roberts Karr Avery Fierds Huntington Carpenter Long Bottom

Greenler Funeral To Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Iva E. Greenler will be held at the Methodist Church in Morrisonville Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock. Friends may call at the graveside home after the funeral.

Greenler Pomeroy Iva E. Greenler Methodist Church Morrisonville Phen Fara

Nelson Wins With Record Total of 269

Byron Nelson captures the All-American Open with a sensational 269 total, a record 19 under par, after a final round 67. He finishes 11 strokes ahead of Sarazen and Hogan, while Corcoran lauds his golf mind, concentration, and swing as the secret to his ninth straight victory across the season.

Chicago Fred Corcoran Professional Golfers Association Byron Nelson Links P.ga Byron Corcoran Nelson Fort Worth Texas Gener? Sarazen Ben Hogan Sarazen Hogan Harold Jug) McSpaden Denny Shute Vic Ghezzi NEW York Tommy Holmes Boston Tate Goody Brooklyn Cuccineri George Case Washington Rosen Art Doering Denver Colo Dixie Walker Stan Musial Frank Stranahan Toledo Patty Berg Minneapolis Holmes Phil Cavarretta Jeane Pittsburgh Stan Hack Cincinnati TaIte Curcinello Case Bobby Estalella Philadelphia George Stirnweisg Eddie Lake Cleveland St. Louis W. DL Pet Indianapolis Milwaukee Cavarretta Louisville Hack St. Paul Olmo Ott Dinges Columbus Kurowski Kansas City Johnson

Holmes and Rosen Staging Hot Fight for Batting Title

Holmes and Rosen stage a hot battle for the batting title as Cincinnati and St Louis play a lone game. American Association standings show St Paul 9 Columbus 6 Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 9 Minneapolis 9 Toledo 3 Louisville 5 Kansas City ?

Holmes Rosen Cincinnati St. Louis American Association St Paul Columbus Milwaukee Indianape Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas

Phillies sponsor three day school for players in Canton

The Philadelphia Phillies will sponsor a three day school in Canton beginning tomorrow in cooperation with the city recreation department. Eddie Krajnik, Phillies scout, will lead the program for players aged 16 to at.

Canton Philadelphia Phillies Eddie Krajnik Phillies

Corning Social Notes Visit Patterns In Corning Area

Corning residents hosted relatives and visitors from Columbus and nearby towns this weekend. Mrs Cecilia Jones and family from Columbus visited Oakfield with the Cecil Plant family. Mr and Mrs Robert Burns of Columbus spent time with the Clydell Thomas and J Rodgers households. Several locals hosted travelers including Miss Blondie Garbline and Miss Mona June Wright, while others reported relatives visiting from Bucyrus, Glouster, Somerset, and Ancaster.

Corning John Farrell New Mexington Robert Ochs Columbus Chester Post Ochs Charles Easler Emma Easler Glouster Cecilia Jones Cecil Plant Oakfield Virgil Rieder Henry Rocks Herb Walker of -Ancaster William Fall Ang Lois Swisher Elatives Bucyrus Rita Woll Somerset William Campbell Robert Burns Clydell Thomas J. Rodgers Arthur Harris, Sr Arthur Harris Martha J. Wilson Ruth Wilson Blondie Garbline Andrew Garbline Mary Catherine Standish Roberta Dawson Aliss Mona June Wright Willis Wright Louise Finney Sam Tippett

Downington Briefs State and Local Family Visits

Downington notes list relatives visiting ill William McColles of Albany and Glouster families. An expected Springfield arrival, Herbert McColley and kin, is noted. Evelyn Hanine of Columbus aids at home for Ce vil Haning while Ar and Mrs Haning visit Athens relations. Warne King of Middleport calls on Mark and John Clark in town.

Downington Charles McColler Albany Delbert Bodkin Glouster Wiliam McColles Herbert McColley Springfield Wills Haning Frederick Dixon Athens Ross Boring Jamief Columbus Evelyn Hanine Columbus Glen Haning Cevil Air and Res Warne King Middleport iMre Mark Clark John Clark

Bob Coleman Resigns as Boston Braves Manager

Bob Coleman resigns from the Boston Braves amid wartime strain and indifference from staff, with follow up talk of other managerial changes. The article notes Evansville Bob stepping in, mentions Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons, Joe McCarthy, and Mel Ott moments, and references strains across several clubs as pressures rise in the majors.

Bob Coleman Boston Braves Evansville Bob Braves Det Bissonette Freddy Fitzsimmons Phillies Ens T'lhey Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Cincinnat Marie Joe St. Louis MacPhail Ed Heusser Wire I K Ken Burkhardt Pittsburgh Tle Frankie Frisch Benswanger Boston Pirates Cincinnati Deacon Bill McKechnie Mel Ott New York Giants Bill Voiselle

Bowling Green opens football practice with two returning players

At Bowling Green State University yesterday the football program began practice with four candidates reporting. Pat Mulvihill, a V-12 trainee from Omaha, and Jim Knierim, a Toledo sophomore, are the only two carry-overs. In Ohio junior baseball, Yonkers beat Akron Bordens 9 to 3 to win sectional play and advance to the state tournament in Delaware.

Bowling Green Pat Mulvihill Omaha Ned Jim Knierim Toledo Bowling Green State University Warren Cleveland Yonkers Northeastern Ohio American Legion Delaware Akron Bordens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs County Middleport Social Notes Great Lakes Elizabeth Faehnle Lula Neutzing Albert and Adolph Faehnie Neutzling Joseph Egan Albert Faehnie Frieda Faehnie Pameroy Jean Gunther Fred Bush Sharon Judy Buy Florence Bush Lawrence Bailey Dugar Ind Dora Boice Stumbo Varney Tuckeye Lake Paul Moore George Moore Pomeroy Social Notes Benjamin Turner Greenville Colegroves Market Middleport, Ohio Quality Meats Mrs. Wippel Baptist None But the Lonely Heart Cary Grant Fthel Barry More Lane Wyatt Barry Fitzgerald Sel Ste Bert FEMPL Berlin Fermat Dantin Aymond Masse Faye Emerson Andrea King Peter Lorre Henry Dantell RT Subieg Indyue Pomeroy Arsene Lupin Corge Korvin Ella Raines Carroll Naishames Herbert Messenger Sports Fullerton Chick Hosch Hugh Fullerton Atlanta ODT Tigers Bulldogs Georgia Tech Tech Jackets Southeastern Conference Dary Noble Mississippi State Dave Ferriss Fred Walters Boston Red Sox Buddy Myer Hugh Critz Noble Warocons Georgia Tennessee Alabama RES Cuccinello Stirmweiss W. John Aits—Stirnweiss New Unanuj Ase Stephens St. Ouis Washwtoen Ferriss Wolmes Walker Schoendienst Cooper Corning Social Notes Downington Briefs Howard Camp Athens Pharmacy Court St OES Pharmacy Thur SG L Saben Bay Hue Tee Om Lulu Bein and Scotty Pat Butram Joe Kelly Dinning Sisters Jack Hand Associated Press Schenley Qual Schenley Distillers Corp Lee de Wilson Henry King Lamar Trotts Alexander Knox Charles Coburn Geraldina Fitzgerald Thomas Mitchell Ruth Nelson Sir Cedric Hardwicke Vincent Price William Eythe Mary Anderson Little Lulu Magicalulu OBIO Sre
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication