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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
7
A roundup of visits among Bidwell residents plus multiple probate notices. Executrixes Emma Haney and Helen Roach identified. administrators named for Linscott, Merry, Bean estates. dates in May 1948.
Notice in Mansfield Ohio details Bill Pickett and Marion Pickett prisoners at the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield eligible for parole hearings after July 1 1948 by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. Also includes a court notice from Athens County about foreclosure tax liens and a Memorial Day golf tourney result at Athens Country Club.
Advertises two craft patterns from The Athens Messenger. Pattern 8333 for a light warm weather girl’s dress in sizes 3 to 8, costing 25 cents. Pattern 5790 for a large strawberry crocheted potholder, with full instructions available for 15 cents plus 1 cent postage. Both require mailing names and addresses to pattern agents in New York.
A recent tally shows the United States has about 242000 gasoline stations nationwide. The figure reflects widespread distribution of service outlets across states and regions.
The New Party led by Henry A. Wallace issues a formal call for delegates to a founding convention in Philadelphia on July 23 to 25.
Uruguayan ambassador in a pictured item serves as chairman of the Pan American Union governing board. The page lists cryptic clues and cross references across horizontal and vertical entries with names, numbers, and terms.
The Stars Say Sune for Wednesday June 2 warns that progress may falter against gales and treachery. Influential figures may be swayed but carelessness and dubious schemes loom. remain alert to subtle social or romantic entanglements and avoid alluring commitments to prevent loss and regret.
Ohio State beat Michigan State 12 to 6 in a high scoring game. Pitcher Perini earned the win as Casanta and Hardy closed out the game. Ohio State improves to 9-7 while Michigan State drops to 7-8 in the season finale series.
Left end Yman Sellers of Albany Georgia and guard Bernie Reid of Hamilton Ohio named co captains after a tie vote.
The MAC, led by Commissioner Dr. Dave Reese, includes Miami Ohio Cincinnati Western Reserve and Butler with Western Michigan in a bid to be the top Midwest league outside the Big Nine. Ohio U. leads with seven wins in nine, while Cincinnati Notre Dame and Butler show solid results against major opponents. Western Reserve and Western Michigan also post strong non conference showings.
At its weekend meeting in Athens the Mid American Conference dropped the coach vote plan for all conference honors and adopted Associated Press selections as official. AP will use a three way ballot from coaches writers and officials to pick the team, aligning with Ohio High School Coaches Association practice.
The Plains team the Dairymen defeated Salem 11 to 9 in a recent softball game. Tom Tal bert hit a bases clearing home run. Winning pitcher was Jim Bob Christian. Manager Bob Coon plans more local games.
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