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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville City Funds Report Totals 57 756 56

City auditor Mrs. Helen DeVore reports Nelsonville total fund balances at May 31 totaling 5 756.56 with month receipts 15 802.70 and disbursements 9 926.17. General fund ends May 31 at 15 143.70, light plant 21 113.14, water 6 435.07, water deposit 3 110, gasoline tax 2 047.70, auto tax 4 529.36, sewer bond unchanged at 4 680.58.

Nelsonville Helen DeVore Water Department Water Deposit Fund

Emblem Club Plans Annual Installation

Emblem Club of Welsonville Nelsonville schedules its annual installation for Thursday evening June 13 at the Elk's hall with Mrs Louis Adelson supreme president of Pittsfield Mass presiding. She will be aided by supreme marshal Mrs Charlotte Hull and other guests from the East. A dinner precedes at the Presbyterian Church at 6 p m Tickets are available from committee members Harriett Sayre Alverta Barrows Claire Palermo Mary Kessinger Serepta Barber Blanche Ogg will be installed as president succeeding Altice Kelso after two years in that role. A meeting for officers tonight at 6 at the Elks Lodge will finalize installation plans. The club's regular business meeting is Tuesday at 8 pm at the lodge rooms.

Harriett Sayre Alverta Barrows Claire Palermo Mary Kessinger Serepta Barber Blanche Ogg Altice Kelso Elks Lodge

OES Plans Dinner in Nelsonville Night at Masonic Temple

The Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter invites members to a Guest Night at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday at 6 30 p m A covered dish dinner will precede a program with activities for attendees.

Nelsonville Eudora Masonic

Nelsonville Social Notes Honoring Carol McCollum Birthday

Mr and Mrs Roy McCollum hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Carol with gifts and games followed by rice cream and cake. Guests included Phyliss and Ralph Keplar Jean and Jake Cullison Paul Jerry and Charles Hickman Bonnie McCollum and others. Also reported are travels and visits of local residents including Grace Kelch and families from The Plains Steubenville and West Virginia with several relatives and friends seen over the weekend.

Nelsonville Roy McCollum Carol Amos McColum Phyliss Ralph Keplar Jean Jake Cul Lison Paul Jerry Charles Hickman Bonnie McCollum K. Dearth Alma Jo Patty Anderson Sue Linton Mary Tommy McColum Floyd Dearth Oscar Hartier Charles Nelson Marquise McCann Bryan Marietta C. A Bartlett Grace Kelch Mnaseum Columbus James Dow Springfield Finney the Plains Allie Ditcher Steubenville

Brooks Shoes Bowls Hoover For 18-6 Win

Nelsonville Brooks Shoemen rout Hoover Meats 18 to 6 in a home game at City Playground. Edgar Jones pitched seven innings for the win, 7 hits, 2 of the visitors’ tallies came early, Ashville’s G Myers homered late, with Brooks piling up 14 hits and four errors by Hoover.

Dean Circle Nelsonville Nelson- Wie Diamondeers Jones Sheermen Elevett Shoemen Wellington Ashville Shoemen Hoover Lads G. Myers Abrhe Stevens R. Hoover P. Wellington Lockettess Bott Forker Leatherwood HR. Myers B. Wellington Brooks Shoes Winnigan I Watkins Brooker Dane Powell Patton Finn Jenkins Forbes Ash Nels Rei—Watkins Brooks Stevens Baik HPB Meyers Hope Woodson

Cub Scout Meeting Planned in Chauncey High School

A Chauncey Cub Scout meeting is set for Wednesday June 12 at 8 p.m. in Chauncey High School auditorium to recruit boys nine to eleven and invite parents. The Church of Christ Chauncey backs the troop as a community organization. Also notes prayer service and Bible study at Chauncey Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p.m and Ladies Aid quilting at the church Thursday all day.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Church of Christ Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society

Guests Visit Home In Chauncey With Out-of-Town Clergy

The Rev. and Mrs. Ray Pidcock and daughters Sylvia and Adrian hosted visitors at their High Street home in Chauncey. Guests included the Rev. and Mrs. James Carder of Franklin, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Shingler of Springfield, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. John Boothe and daughter of Akron. The visitors toured Eden Ridge Cemetery during their stay.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Sylvia Adrian High St James Carder Franklin Virgil Shingler Springfield George Hughes John Boothe Akron Carders Pidcocks Eden Ridge

Revival Services At Morristown Holiness Church

Revival services are in progress at Morristown Holiness Church with Evangelist George Scott Columbus and N A Wickline Washington in charge, pastor Ray Pid cock. Services are scheduled each night this week at 7 30 p m.

Morristown George Scott Columbus N. A. Wickline Washington, D. H Ray Pidcock

Funeral Rites Held For Lewis Kasler 73

Funeral services for Lewis Kasler 73 were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Trimble Church of Christ. Pastor Gilbert Courtney led the service. A trio consisting of Charles S Bradfield Christine Brown and Helen Courtney sang. Burial followed in Hooper Ridge Cemetery.

Chauncey Lewis Kasler Trimble Trimble Church

Children’s Day Meet Planned by Plains Methodist Church

The Plains Methodist Church announces a Children's Day program for Sunday June 16 at 7 30 p m. A donation of one dollar funds the Student Loan Fund and buyers receive a year’s subscription to Christian Education magazine. Dorothy Code and Marte Aleshire lead the event under Rev Charles Grey.

Chaulncey Charles Grey The Plains Methodist Church Carfrew Christian Education Magazine Dorothy Code Marte Aleshire

Daughter Arrives At Cleveland Family Home Visit

Miss Betty Jane Courtney, assistant pastor at Lakewood Church of Christ in Cleveland, spent Friday and Saturday at the home of her parents Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney on High Street with a group of young people from the church.

Chauncey Betty Jane Courtney Lakewood Church of Christ, Cleveland Miss Courtney Gilbert Courtney High St

Class Is Entertained at Naomi Group Meeting

The Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will be entertained Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Marie Michael with Mrs. Thelma Linscott as reader.

Chauncey Naomi Plains ‘Methodist Church Marie Michael Thelma Linscott

13 Arrested For Violations In Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville on Sunday and Saturday, Fred Nelson pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid a $10 fine with costs. Kenneth Freeman from Lancaster, and Leonard Ball local, were fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace. Ted Crawford and Joan Chilcote faced $25 and costs for intoxication. Seven others also paid $25, with names including Floyd F Martin, Victor Wetzel, Mass Newton, Mrs Floyd Martin, Robert McNeal, Lute Carpenter, and Guy Fellum, all charged with intoxication. Roberta L Colbert of Columbus gave bond of 18.60 for reckless driving pending further appearance.

Nelsonville Fred Nelson New Plymouth Oral Daugherty George Lanning Kenneth Freeman Lancaster George Whitmore Leonard Ball Ted Crawford Joan Chilcote Kimberly Floyd F. Martin

Murray City Plans Center for Youth and Ex-Servicemen

A community effort in Murray City Ohio plans a Youth Center for teenagers and ex servicemen. Church groups and citizens sponsor the project with United Brethren Church to house the center and share half the construction costs. Funds are being solicited through committees led by Rev. J. L. Morgan, Box 28.

Murray City United Brethren Church

Births Announced in Nelsonville and nearby

Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Bob Jewett announce a son Roy Ernest born at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on Saturday June 5. Mr and Mrs Phillip Smith Jo ann Cook Pontnatten Ohio announce a son born Sunday June 9. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Harry Smith Carbon Hill and Mrs Ena Cook of this city with great grandparents Mrs Marie Smith Carbon Hill and Mrs Allie Dilcher of this city.

Nelsonville Mrr Bob Jewett Roy Ernest Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Phillip Smith Joann Cook Povnhatten Harry Smith Carbon Hill Ena Cook Marie Smith Allie Dilcher

Meeting Is Changed By Pocahontas Lodge Benefit

Murray City residents learn the Pocahontas Lodge benefit party has been rescheduled from Friday to Thursday night at the K P Hall at seven p m. The event proceeds as a community gathering with proceeds benefiting lodge activities.

Permits to Wed in Probate Court by Judge Ewing

Two marriage licenses issued Friday in Probate Court by Judge E L Ewing. Petrie and Brill of Lancaster listed as first couple. Knapp and Bartoe of Lancaster and Nelsonville as second couple. Also notes on a Central and tropical South American bushmaster snake reaching 12 feet with long fangs capable of fatal wounds.

Central South America

Red Sox Win Two as Cubs Halt Dodgers in Overtime

The Red Sox and Cubs both surged, with Boston beating Detroit while Ted Williams homered twice, and Chicago overcoming Brooklyn 7-6 in 10 innings to narrow the lead over St Louis. Yankees and Senators also split, boosting pennant race drama.

Red Sox Cubs Dodgers

Tipton Drives Saints as St Paul Tops Louisville Twice

Outfielder Eric Tipton, aging from a four year stint with the Cincinnati Reds, homered driving in four runs as the St Paul Saints beat Louisville 3-1 and 6-5 boosting his league leading RBI total to 43. Louisville fell to third as Indianapolis and Milwaukee split. Blues fall in Kansas City, Red Birds defeat host team 12-2 with Charley Root relief. Millers extend win streak to seven with 4-1 and 6-5 wins over Toledo. Former Murray City resident visits Chauncey during Memorial Day stay.

Eric ‘Tipton Cincinnati Reds St. Paul Saints Tipton Saints Redlegs St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Joe Valenzuela Bill Meyer Blues Charley Root Columbus Nilot Red Birds Minneapolis Millers Toledo

Springfield Giants Take Lead With Ohio League Split

The Springfield Giants end their seven game win streak with a 10 3 victory over the Richmond Roses in a Sunday doubleheader then lose 6 4 to the Roses at night as they briefly surrender first in the Ohio State League. Marion and Zanesville clash while Newark defeats Lima. Bill Woolard drives in four for Newark as Dayton beats Middletown.

Springfield Giants Giants Richmond Roses Roses Springfield Zanesville Dodgers Dodgers Marion Zanesville Cardinals Richmond Middletown Reds Dayton Indians Dayton Newark Lima Terriers Bill Woolard Moundsmen

Redlegs Open Against Giants in Cincinnati Series

Cincinnati Reds begin the final home stand series hosting the New York Giants with Nate Andrews to start against Hal Schumacher. Ewell Blackwell earned his fourth straight win in a 1-0 victory over Boston in the nightcap after Boston’s 14-3 opener. Eddie Lukon and Al Libme contributed run-scoring hits in the deciding fourth inning. Johnny Sain starred for the Braves in a 13-hit, 5-RBI performance in the first game.

Cubs New York Yankees Gers Sox Detroit Ted Williams Mickey Harris Dave Boo) Ferriss Cleveland Inc Charlie Heller Bronxites Indians Trieve Yankee Stadium Yankee Red Sox Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Flatbushers Bruins St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phils Cards Dodgers Redbirds Philly Schoolboy Rowe Ben Chapman Washington Chicago White Sox Senators Capital City Ed Lopat Chicago Senators Jhie Mel Ott New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Fritz Ostermueller Johnny Lanning Hen Heintzelman Portsider Giants Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Johnny Sain Cincinnati Ewell Blackwell St Johnson St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Iwo Browns Denny Galehouse A’s Phil Marchildon Redlegs Nate Andrews Hal Schumacher Ewell Blackwell Reds Ol’ Si Johnson Redleg Eddie Lukon al Libme Sain

Detroit Man Wins Inboard Motor Race

Detroit driver Jack Wood captured the 225 cubic inch Inboard Hydroplane feature at the Dayton Boat Club event yesterday. Joe Van Bleck of New York took second, Butler of Zanesville was third, and Guy Lombardo’s Tempo V failed after bearing trouble near the start. Boston sailor John Kelly won the Montreal Marathon with a lap and a half lead over Gerald Cote in 2 hours 42 minutes 21 seconds.

Dayton Jack Wood Detroit Greater Dayton Montreal Boston John Kelly Gerald Cote

Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Games

Results show Cleveland 9 over New York 4 while New York fell 5 to 7 in another game. Boston 7 11 Detroit 1 6 and St Louis 6 4 Philadelphia 2 5. Washington 7 1 Chicago 1 8 reflect a busy league day.

Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Major League Leaders Summary Card

National League leaders include Walker batting .366 for Brooklyn and Slaughter 38 RBIs for St. Louis. Musial tops with 62 hits and 35 runs, Mize leads homers with 10 for the New York club. Pitching honors go to Higbe Herring and Rush at 40. American League leaders feature Vernon with 391 batting, Pesky and Williams 47 runs, Pesky 70 hits, Keller 13 homers, Ferriss 10 0 in pitching.

Walker Brooklyn Slaughter Musial St Louis St. Louis Mize New York Higbe Herring Rush Chicago Vernon Washington Pesky Williams Boston Doerr Keller

Mollencamp wins Ohio handicap championship at Crystal Lake

Mollencamp, 48, of Columbus, captured the Chioo State Trapshooting Association handicap title by breaking 100 straight from the 22 yard line at Crystal Lake Gun Club near Medway. C. H. Sears of Harpster and Lou Baker of North Carlisle split second in shootoff. Joe Devers, 15, Dayton, won the All-Ohio championship with 384 of 400. Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro finished second with 371. K. E. Mitchell of Greenville elected OSTA president. Dan Bittinger and George L. Wagner named vice president and secretary treasurer. Barron Wor sham tie for first at 12 under in Philadelphia Invitational Golf. to play off.

Dayton H. J. Mollenkamp Columbus Crystal Lake Medway C. H. Sears Harpster Lou Baker North Carlisle Joe Devers lJoe ‘Hiestand Hillsboro Iago K. E. Mitchell Greenville Osta In Law Dan Bittinger Woodville George L Wagner

Fullerton's Roundup and Monday Matinee Bits

Sports notes from Fullerton's roundup with East and Midwest All Star pitchers named including Sandy Silverstein and Dick Kinney. Colgate's Chick Pollock ambidextrous adds depth. Also Mon day matinee previews Joe Louis golf Bid and Bernard Docusen Newark debut with Maxie Cox predicting title.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Boston East Southeast Midwest Sandy Silverstein M.A Dick Kinney Army Colgate Chick Pollock Pete Kramer St. Thomas Oklahoma Jack Watson Frank Kellert Oklahoma Aggies Ohio State Keith Phelps Joe Louis Billy Conn Conn Johnny Cox Bernard Docusen New Orleans Newark Maxie Cox Alex Romanello Reds Chuck Wetter Crosley Field Night Watch Sman

Sarazen Emerges as Dark Horse in 1946 National Open

Gene Sarazen, aging star and long-shot in the 1946 National Open at Canterbury, stunned favorites with a hole in one at 176 yards and predicted the title would go to an outsider. The field of 172 includes Ed Dudley, Dick Burton, Frank Stranahan, and Sammy Snead, with Canterbury’s firm, fast 6,926-yard course set for opening rounds Thursday through Saturday.

Sarazen Cleveland Canterbury Club Matty Canterbury Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Sammy Snead Gene Ed Dudley Dick Burton Frank Stranahan Toledo

Diamond Guild To File Charge With NLRB

Pittsburgh AP report says Diamond Guild plans to lodge unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board after Pirates players voted not to strike. Robert Murphy, guild official, alleges the club used tactics to deter players from dealing with the Guild for collective bargaining. Pirates president Bene­swanger declined comment beyond noting the players are playing ball.

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Robert Murphy Harvard Murphy Pittsburgh Baseball Club American Baseball Guild

Gromek to Face Red Sox in Crucial Streak Breaker

Cleveland's Steve Gromek is slated to oppose the Boston Red Sox as New England seeks to halt a 10 game winning run. The Indians had nearly forced a deciding game in New York after a doubleheader, with reliever Bob Lemon earning his first major league win in the process.

Boston Steve Gromek Cleveland Indians Red Sox Beantown Bombers Indians Yankee Stadium New York Tribe Redskins Bob Lemon Don Black Ray Mack Les Fleming Yankees Fleming Pat Seerey Frank Hiller Charley Keller Reynolas Spud Chandler

Dillard ties world mark at All-Ohio College meet

Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace starred in the All-Ohio College track meet, equaling the world record in the 226-yard low hurdles with 22.5 seconds. He also won the 100-yard dash, 120-yard high hurdles, and helped Baldwin Wallace to a near-sweep, setting meet records including a 9.6-second 300-yard dash and 14.2 in the high hurdles. Other teams finished Ohio Wesleyan 15, Bowling Green 17, Case 15, Cincinnati 13, Otterbein 11, Toledo 8, Akron 7, Western Reserve 4, and Oberlin 1.

Delaware Hurdies Harrison Dillard Baldwin-Wallace Dillard Fred Walcott Rite Institute Beldwin-Wallace Miami Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Bowling Green Case Cincinnati Otterbein Toledo Akron Western Reserve Oberlin

Frankie Parker Wins Tourney From Talbot

Frankie Parker overcame a 3-6 first set loss to defeat Billy Talbert of Wilmington Del 3-6 8-6 6-4 6-2 in Heart of America tennis finals. Frank Roxas? San Francisco upset Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles 11-9 6-3 in Women’s finals. Bobby Riggs captured Tennessee Valley Pro Tennis Tournament defeating Frank Kovacs 6-3 4-6 6-0.

Kansas City Frenkie Pa Er Billy Talbert Wilmington Del Frank Roxacs San Francisco Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles Bobby’ Riggs Frank Kovacs

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