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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Area Men Leave for Army Physical

Nelsonville draft board 2 reports sendoffs for pre induction army exams in Columbus. Listed men include Paul Hubert Donley Route 3 Nelsonville Thomas Merz 212 Grosvenor St William Albert Mechem 209 W Washington St Nelsonville John Joseph Young 276 Madison St Nelsonville Delmar Richard Woodyard Athens Route 5 Fred Roscoe Colburn Route 1 Pratts Fork Athens Clarence Henry Phillips Mineral Ned Larry Tolliver Buchtel Charles Alexander Darnell Athens Route 3.

Nelsonville Draft Board 2 Columbus Paul Hubert Donley Thomas Merz Grosvenor St William Albert Mechem W. Washington St John Joseph Young Madison St Delmar Richard Woodyard Athens Fred Roscoe Colburn Pratts Fork Clarence Henry Phillips Mineral Ned Larry Tolliver Buchtel Charles Alexander Darnell

Brother Dies at Dayton Veterans Hospital After Three Weeks

Nelsonville native Prosper Ca ote, 50, died Saturday at Dayton's Veterans Hospital where treated for three weeks. Survived by brother Paul Cavote and three sisters Christina Sanders Canton Mary Krugler Michigan Catherine Arden Columbus. Rosary tonight at 8:30 at Warren Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 at St Andrews Church burial New Lexington. Notice to Contractors Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed bids by June 11 1846 for multiple bridge and road projects in Athens Washington counties with total estimated cost 3560.00 and plans on file at the department.

St. Andrews Church William Kelly New Lexington State Highway Directtor of Ohio Columbus Athens County Chester-Reedsville-Hock- Ashport Troy Township Duvall Creek Chester-Reedsville- Hockingport Hocking River Athens-Hockingport Ross Run Washington County Little Hocking- Bartlett-North Belpre Township Little Hocking Ver Little Hocking River Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways Perry T Ford Zoth

Nelsonville Social Notes Honor Guests and Reunions

Nelsonville social notes include alumni events and arrivals. Frank K Cunningham, Ohio State student, was honored with high honors and joined Kappa Phi Kappa and Epsilon Pi Tau. Corporal Donald Fink returned home from 27 months service. Various guests attended class reunions and alumni banquets from Ohio and beyond.

Nelsonville Robert Beckler Frank K. Cunningham Ohio State Cunningham Will Kappa Phi Kappa Donald Fink John Fink South Pacific

Pythias Club Plans Election of Officers in Nelsonville

Valley Lodge 169 members nominated officers for the new term starting July 1. Nominations for Chancellor Commander, Vice Chancellor, Prelate and others followed, with election to occur at the next regular session. A committee will study bylaw changes to raise the initiation fee, likely approved by July 1.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias Charles Hoce Paul Williams William Mingus D. E. Hunt Carl Monks Raymond Powell Leslie Cox T. O'Harrow W. D. Wolfe Mark Herrold Clifford Barber Joe Wien Columbus Wilbur D. Mender Orlando Howson Clarence Kelly Samuel Howe Jimmie Linscott Raymond Patton Bob Sowers

Birth announced for son born May 29 in Lorain

Mrs Louise Kennard and Robert Veon announce the birth of a son on Wednesday May 29 at St Joseph Hospital Lorain. The baby’s great grandmother is Mrs Charles Edington of this city.

Nelsonville Robert Veon Louise Kennard St Joseph Hospital Lorain Charles Edington

Boosters To Confer Nelsonville Band Meeting

Band Boosters Club will meet at Nelsonville High School at 8 p m on Tuesday June 4 to discuss booster activities and support for the band program.

Nelsonville

Mrs Eddy Hosts Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs

Mrs Robert Eddy will host members of the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters at her Nelsonville home Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to foster fellowship and exchange of association business among the group.

Nelsonville Robert Eddy Chiefs Association the Pythian Sisters

Legal notices of divorce petitions in Athens County Ohio

Helen Price unknown residence cited in Court of Common Pleas cause number 18729 filed April 24 1946 seeking divorce with hearing set on or after June 11 1946. Luther Harold Mayles of Ghent West Virginia filed divorce petition against Margaret Marcelle Mayles in cause 18782 for gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Helen Price Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Woolley Rowland Attys Clyde Price Margaret Marcelle Mayles Gyandott Apta Logan West Virinia Luther Harold Mayles Luther Farced Mayles Plain Woster B. Cornwell

Mineral Notes Show Residents Visiting Friends

Local notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Shingler and others to Barberton relatives, Memorial Day gatherings, and travel to nearby towns including Athens, Lancaster, Cincinnati, Springfield, and Coolville Cemetery. Names include the Shinglers, Gibsons, Crow, Penrod, Lyons, Carmen, Fry, Emish, and Buckley, among others.

Mineral George Shingler Anna Mae Shingler Bert Sickles Barberton Shingler Mattie Muir Lancaster Ralph Gibson Louise Crow Cincinnati Zellman Crow George Clark Hadley Ely Clarence Penrod Athens Jack Sickles Lafe Lynch W. Marcum Jake Lyons Torch Errett Carmen New Marshfield Cemetery Pauline Gibson Springfield Homer Buckley Coolville Cemetery

Scouts Meet Tonight in Nelsonville at Church

Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Presbyterian Church

Running Events Give Bobcats Winning Edge

Ohio University overwhelmed Bowling Green 73 to 49 on a heavy track as Bobcats swept all running events except two hurdles. Harry Cox led with dashes and the mile relay win, while Don Otten set a new BG discus mark at 145 ft 1 in. in a strong dual meet performance.

Bowling Green Ohio University Bill Kuhner Harry Cox Gordon Cox Mac Bass S¢eemen Rose Henry Sauliner Don Sid” Otten Charles Maag Ohio State Maag Bob Conroy Ishnat Critz Hartman G. Cox Benson Terrel Whittaker Hoffman Ogg Rose McCune McCoy H. Cox Hanna Janis Conroy Cowden Ralls Saulmner Nolan Mickels Baker Terrell Otten Schleicher Sauliner

Indianapolis Takes AA Lead in Tight Race

The Indianapolis Indians extended their American Association lead with a three game sweep of Minneapolis, winning 8-2 and 12-7. Saint Louis's Saints split with Toledo, while Kansas City won twice to move within a game and a half of the third place Colonels. Columbus beat Milwaukee in 14 innings 4-3 before losing 6-2. Pirates announce Pete Coscarart sale to San Diego as Coscarart hints at Mexico.

Associated Press Indianapolis American Association St. Paul Saints Indians Minneapolis Millers Toledo Kansas Dickering M.L. Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Pete Coscarart San Diego Pasquel Mexico Padres

Reese Named Mid-America Commissioner

Dr. David Reese of Dayton, a 53 year old dentist and former multi sport athlete, was unanimously chosen commissioner of the new Mid-America College Athletic Conference by five member schools Butler Cincinnati Ohio Wayne Western Reserve. He will oversee the 1946 47 basketball schedules and 1947 football programs and plans to retire from Western Conference football officiating after next fall.

Columbus David Reese Dayton Mid-America College Athletic Conference Butler University of Indianapolis University of Cincinnati Ohio University of Athens Wayne University of Detroit Western Reserve University of Cleveland Reese Mid-America Dr. Reese Massillon Doane Academy Denison University Granville Dayton Triangles

Dayton and Springfield End Streaks in Ohio State League Action

Springfield Giants stop an eight game slide with an 10 to 0 win over Middletown in Springfield before losing 9 to 5 in extra innings. Dayton Indians halt a 12 game skid with a 4 3 win at night after a 6 1 loss to Richmond Roses. Lima Terriers win both games vs Zanesville 8 6 and 6 2, Newark takes 11 6 at Marion and loses 3 2.

Springfield Dayton Springfield Giants Indians Giants Middletown Reds Richmond Ind Roses Lima Terriers Zanesville Dodgers Dodgers Newark Marion

Installation of Officers by Eagles in Nelsonville

Eagles plan the installation of officers Tuesday June 4 at 7 30 p m at the Aerie Home on West Washington Street. A past district president will install and a chicken dinner follows.

Nelsonville Aerie W. Washington St

Elks to Gather in Nelsonville BEP 543 Meeting

A regular meeting of the Nelsonville Elks Lodge 543 is announced for Tuesday June 4 at 8 p.m. Members are reminded to attend and conduct lodge business.

Nelsonville B.P.O.E

LSU golfers seek national open spots across three sites

Three LSU golfers Captain Jimmy Wittenberg Luca Barbato and Alfred Timbrook compete today at Birmingham New Orleans and Cincinnati in a bid to qualify for the national open. LSU faces strong foes from Oklahoma and Notre Dame as the college tourney looms.

New York Louisiana State University Heard Jimmy Wittenberg Ben Hogan Birmingham Ala Luca Barbato New Orleans Alfred Timbrook Cincinnati LSU Tigers Oklahoma Andy Anderson Charlie Coe John Jacobs, Jr Notre Dame George Stuhr Anderson Eve Red Cross

Sunday Baseball Results Across Leagues

Detroit defeats Washington 10 to 2 while other American League games were rained out. In the National League New York beat St Louis 1 to 0 among several scores and Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 2 to 1. In the American Association Columbus won 4 to 2 and several other tight outcomes occurred with Indianapolis and Toledo posting notable scores.

Games Today Feature Busy Baseball Schedule Across Cities

The slate shows St. Louis at New York and Detroit at Washington with several league games in Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh. Night matchups include Columbus at Minneapolis Indianapolis at St. Paul Toledo at Kansas City and Louisville at Milwaukee. Fremont-Ross High resumes normal athletics with four ex servicemen returning to roles Eddie Gabel as athletic director and basketball coach Lester Binkley as head football coach George Gruse swimming Gordon Hart assistant in all sports.

Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Ee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Boston American Association Fremont Fremont Ross High School Eddie Gabel Lester Binkley George Gruse Gordon Hart

Condition unchanged for Walter Johnson in Georgetown

Washington report states Walter Johnson, the former pitching star, remains seriously ill with a brain tumor. Doctors at Georgetown Hospital said he had lost ground in the last 24 hours and his condition has not improved.

Washington Walter Johnson Georgetown Hospital

Dodgers Edge Reds Twice To Extend Lead In N L

In a doubleheader in Cincinnati, the Dodgers defeated the Reds 2-1 in the opener and 1-0 in the nightcap to widen their lead over the Cardinals to three and a half games. Art Herring and Hugh Casey pitched well for Brooklyn, with Augie Galan driving in the decisive run in the second game. Bobby Adams hit his first major league homer for Cincinnati. The Cardinals lost both ends of a Sunday doubleheader and remain three and a half games behind.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Redlegs Chicago Hanes ATL Brooks Art Herring Hugh Casey Augie Galan Ed Stevens Bobby Adams Redleg Ed Stanky Dixie Walker Herring Casey St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Redbirds Sportsmans’ Park Cardinal Bobby Blattner Walker Cooper Cardinals Blattner Giants New Yorkers Giant Horace Stoneham Bill Voiselle Howie Pollet Voiselle Goody Rosen Wil Lard Marshall Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Hal Newhouser Bengal Tiger Dick Wakefield Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Reds Mort Cooper Cubs Claude Passeau Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Rip Sewell Phils

Boardman All-Star Relays Set Tonight

The second annual Boardman All-Star relays bring top eighty high school track athletes to Youngstown area, with events at 6 p m after a rain postponement.

Youngstown

Ohio Wesleyan to Add Intercollegiate Swimming

Athletic Director George E. Gauthier announced Ohio Wesleyan University will add intercollegiate swimming next fall. A 10 meet schedule will be arranged.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University George E. Gauthier

Ohio Wesleyan Announces Three Week Training Period

Ohio Wesleyan University announces a three week pre season training period for its 1946 football squad. The team will report on September 1 under athletic director George E. Gauthier.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University George E. Gauthier

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