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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

7

Recreation Results Listed

In the Junior Baseball League Elks beat Eagles 5 to 4 with solid pitching. Brew ery defeated Legion 3 to 1 in the Senior league. Carbon Hill beat Wolfe's 43 to 27 in basketball led by C Devo and Dawley with 10 points each. Hutchins over Bean 45 to 31. The swimming pool remains popular with about 22 500 visitors since opening day.

Nelsonville Elks Eagles Bean Drescher Brewery Legion Carbon Hill Wolfe C. Devo Dawley Hutchins

Research Cuts Air Fatalities

Ohio aviation officials at the third annual Ohio Aviation Clinic heard major developments in crash safety. Hugh De Haven cited wing gasoline tanks as a key safety measure alongside shoulder harnesses stronger control wheels and improved cabin design. He urged moving tanks to the wings away from pilots.

Bowling Green Ohio Hugh de Haven Washington National Research Council Ohio Aviation Clinic

Stockport Social Notes Highlight local celebrations and visits

Crown City and Huntington birthday observances honor Ver non Sims and Charles Sims. Memorial Day guests arrive from Cincinnati Kananga and Chesapeake. A Huntington hospital birth announces a son. Local moves and visits include West Detroit and Pomeroy families. Wedding at Gallpolis unites Warren Sheets and Phyllis Williamson.

Margaret Collins Gwennith Engel Cincinnati John Ross Thelma Collins Chesapeake Manta Collins Forrest Collins Gwytha Collins Kananga Clarence Shaffer Leon Ramey Athalia Mettie Hobbs L. L. West Detroit Nancy Hineman Ruth Hineman Wests Stanley Dillon Tasker Ford Lester Stevers W. A. Lanier Hugh Stevers Harold Bowman Gallipolis Charles Doughman Huntington Hobart Dillon Pomeroy Warren Sheets Bertha Sheets Phyllis Williamson Rio Grande First Baptist Church Lester Soles Bidwell Glenn Soles Katie Watson Jake Ingram Parkersburg Cora Watts Louisa Feeser Beaver Ohio F. L. Harding Kathryn Rankin

Birthday notice and local notices from Kimberly area

The page records Mary Dishong's 20th birthday with a June 3 dinner at her parents' home, lists attendees including Mae Dishong and Sonny Martin, and notes multiple genealogies, visits, and weekend travels of local residents across Haydenville, Canton, Columbus, and nearby towns. It includes obituaries for Jorden Mourne and a celebration for Isaac Six, plus a measles outbreak and assorted social visits and travel between families such as Hatfields, Lyons, and Davises.

Kimberly Mary Dishong Robert Hatfield Mae Dishong Evelyn Howard Marie Lyons Betty Lyons Electa Davis Vera Hutchinson Flo Stoner Ruth Martin Sonny Martin Donnie Martin Bobbs Dishong Jorden Greenlawn Mourne Hamley Run George Dishong Clarence Mourne Homer Mourne Earl Mourne Johnny Davis James G. Rogers Isaac Six RE. A. Cottingham Athens Six George Sharb Haydenville Rosa Brown Pearl Davis Columbus William Davis Forde Sampson Cadiz Leroy Weaver Bobby Hatfield Herman Williams James Lauderback William Farms Oscar Ball Vernice Wood Jim Hatfield Lawrence Lyons Kenneth Burchfield Mansfield Floyd Brown

Fire at Wolfe garage causes scare but no damage

No damage was reported from a Wednesday afternoon fire at the Fred H. Wolfe garage on Chestnut Street. Fire Chief Dana Winden said an employee cutting pipe with a torch apparently caused a spark that fell into an oil pan used for part cleaning.

Nelsonville Fred H. Wolfe Chestnut St Dana Winden

Nelsonville Locals Spend Time at Barton Cottage Lancaster Camp

Nelsonville residents Mrs Marie Barton and son Bill join Mr and Mrs James Bland and Mrs William Bland for several days at the Barton cottage in Lancaster Camp Grounds. Eagles members head to Cleveland for the convention including Gerald Jacobs Ward Phillips Homer Adams Clyde Byers Ben Bailey Pat Delong and Watson Wolfe. Dr Hugh Webb visiting relatives after naval duty plans Mayo Foundation fellowship starting July 1 in Rochester Minnesota.

Marie Barton Bill James Bland William Bland Barton Lancaster Camp Grounds Eagles Cleveland Nelsonville Aerie Gerald Jacobs Ward Phillips Homer Adams Clyde Byers Ben Bailey Pat Delong Watson Wolfe Hugh Webb J. L. Webb Dr. Webb Mayo Foundation Rochester, Minn

Eagles trip Jimmie Jones Post to stay atop league

Nelsonville Eagles won 7 to 2 over Jimmie Jones Post to remain first in the Hocking Valley League. Frank James earned his sixth straight victory with a fastball. Sam Jenkins hit his third homer of the year. Roberts and C. Woodson pitched, while James and Hall and Newman played for the losers.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Jimmie Jones Frank James Eagles Sam Jenkins Ena Pasios UI Roberts C. Woodson James Hall Newman

Bessie Boal Dies at Home in Deanville

Nelsonville Miss Bessie M. Boal 60 died Wednesday at her sister Mrs. Bertha Coon home in Deanville where she had lived since last November. A former Cleveland Press telephone operator for 22 years she is survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the Coon home. funeral Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Bessie M. Boal Bertha Coon Deanville Miss Boal Cleveland Press Coon Greenlawn

Don’t Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH

Advertisement notes false teeth may slip when talking or eating and promotes FASTEETH powder to sprinkle on plates. Claims it keeps teeth securely set with no gummy taste and offers added comfort and confidence. Encourages purchase at any drug store.

New Haven Notables Include Buffington Lerner and Franklin

A listed roster features Everett Buffington and Elaine Lerner among many neighbors and clergy. The group names include George H. Baker Daniel Dorsey C G Billups and several Somervilles along with Lambert Weirick and others.

Everett Buffington George B. Lerner George H. Baker Daniel M. Dorsey C. G. Billups Charles Brown J. R. Moore, Jr Walden Roush Olive Tallman Dowdy B. L. Somerville W. I. Fiber Ray Barker J. A. Ohlinger Amy Jiiden A. B. Woodrum W. R. Proffitt Bethel R. Vance Kathleen Dyer Ben Franklin E. J. Somerville George Somerville F. O. Lamb George C Weirick

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