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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

2

Miss Fisher Weds Mr Terrell in Middleport Ceremony

Nancy Fisher daughter of Mayor C. C. Fisher and Joann Terrell son of Mr and Mrs Fran Ferrill wed in a candlelit ceremony at the bride's home. Officiants were Rev H A Rothrock and Rev Edward S Gray with a reception at the Fisher residence. The couple plans a honeymoon in Columbus and New York after attending Ohio University and the University of New York respectively.

French Thirteen Pride W. H. Jubling Edward French Rose ‘Hackett Charleston Terrelef Columbus New York Miss Fisher Middleport — High School Ohio University Allens Alpha ‘Tau Ond Omega General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Plannmat MT Ve

Local Roundup From A Fragmented Page

A readible fragment details a meeting or session including names like Miss and Mrs. in various places. Mentions Chic kz Ohio and June special session. Several garbled items reference committees and attendees with scattered surnames and tokens.

Bend Area Suffers Miniature Hurricane Damage

Heavy rains and electrical storms swept the Bend area over the weekend with strong winds. More than 30 large trees were uprooted near Beech Grove Cemetery. Prospect Hill lost 12 fruit trees and the Leifheit home sustained major damage as chimneys and a gable were torn down by the wind.

Pomeroy Bend Beech Grove Cemetery Prospect Hill Will . Leifheit

Teen Agers Attend PTA Sponsored Dance

POMEROYThe dance at the Senior High School Friday night sponsored by the Jo-Sr PTA drew many teens to dances to the music of Stanley and his Solid Senders a high school group organized during the past year This is one in a series of PTA dances for Pomeroy teens and friends during vacation months.

I Columbus Rotary Club Jocal Rotary Club En Cross Jocal Group Inter Cities Chamber of Commerce Rotary Middleport De’siring Aled Ben Rotary International Ha International Mny Tellowshin Pomeroy Jo-Sr. Pta Stanley Solid Senders PTA

Bible School Holds Successful Closing Service at High School

Middleport Daily Vacation Bible School concluded with a union service in the High School Auditorium. Children performed a program of hymns, Bible quotations, and memory work under Rev. Ralph Zandel and Mrs. Delmas Hildebrand at the piano. Certificates for attendance were awarded, and teachers included Mrs. George Childs and Mrs. H. L. Carr. A Friday picnic capped a large attendance.

Middleport Ralph Zandel Delmas’ Hildebrand George Childs Ralph Zundel H. L. Carr Forrest Griffin H. A. Rothrock

Pomeroy Social Notes from Two Gatherings

Pomeroy and Middleport residents visited Gallipolis on a Wednesday evening and Thursday for Mrs. Albert Miller’s funeral services. A separate Farm Council 38 meeting at Sumner, hosted by J. M. Gaul, featured a talk by G. G. Michael on Family-Sized Farm and an old fashioned spelling bee before refreshments.

Pomeroy Middleport Howard Neal Gallipolis Albert Miller Alfred Elberfeld Oscar Roedel P. E. Stanley Dat Schaefer Harry Onlinger A. H. Rosenbaum Trel Schaenleb Helen Mees Cedric Clark Mes H. Wise, Jr J. B. Downing Rodney Downing MERTS Rollin Beards J. M. Gaul Sumner G. G. Michael Gauls Charles Radford Rollins Beards James Mary Beards Harriett Pulling Rollin Eugene Bud Morson Ethel Windon Ward Windon Virgil Virginia J. M. Pullins Raymond Poullins J. J. Michael Thelma Jeanth Delbert Gaul Donna

Dodgers take first place in National League standings

Brooklyn Dodgers capture undisputed NL lead with a 9-6 opener over Boston, Pittsburgh, and New York lose. Hal Gregg earns ninth win as Cooper suffers first defeat in six. second game halted by curfew and unfinished until August. Phillies sweep Pirates and Giants, Red Sox win two, Cubs beat Reds 3-1.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Mort Cooper Boston Braves Pittsburgh New York Bucs Giants Hal Gregg Cooper Gregg Braves Massachusetts Pirates Deterit Tigers Chicago White Sox Thorson Lee Joe Haynes New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Floyd Bevens Yanks Buck W Newsom Mackmen Russ Chris Mophet

West Point Graduate Weds Jackson Girl in Jackson Church

James B. Tanner great-nephew of Mrs. Tom W. Jones graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point this month and married Miss Joan Daugherty of Jackson Sunday June 10 at the Christian Church in Jackson. Best man was his cousin John Evans of Gallipolis. Pfc. Thomas Me Kay, a prisoner of war in Germany, has returned to the United States after four years service and a 23 day furlough with his mother Mrs Emma McKay. He served with Gen Douglas MacArthur and has six battle stars, suffering malaria during duty. The couple’s reception followed the ceremony at the Cambrian Hotel in Texas.

Middleport James B. Tanner Tom W. Jones United States Military Academy West Point Joan Daugherty Jackson Christian Church John Evans Gallipolis Thomas Me Germany Kay Gen Cambrian Hotel Oral Douglas McArthur United States Emma Mckay Union Texas

Pomeroy Red Cross Meeting This Tuesday Night

Regular meeting of the executive committee of the Meigs County Chapter American Red Cross will be held in chapter rooms on Tuesday June 19 at 7 30 pm.

Pomeroy Meigs County American Red Grass

Finsterwald Funeral Home to Continue in Pomeroy and Rutland

Speculation about the Finsterwald Funeral Home’s future after Ruel Finsterwald’s death ends with Mrs. Finsterwald announcing she will run the business with associates William F. Youngs Clarence M. Chase and A. R. Tedrow. She had been closely involved during her husband’s lengthy illness.

Finsterwald Funeral Home Pomeroy Finsterwald Pomeroy and Rutland Ruel Finsterwald Willian F. Youngs Clarence M. Chase A. R. Tedrow

Visiting curate preaches at Grace Church on Sunday

Edward S. Gray curate of St. George's by Flushing officiated at the wedding of John Terrell and Nancy Fisher as a guest preacher at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday morning. He was accompanied by Mrs. Gray and stayed with Mayor and Mrs C O Fisher, the bride’s parents.

Laraye Terrell University of New York General Chemical Delense Corporation Cellex Corporation New Jersey Frank Yervell Lucille ‘Terrefi Jackson Heretts Edward S. Gray St. George's Parish Fhishing N.Y Gris Thomas Paige Philadelphs Plombo Filippink Detroit Raymond Werner Vieveland Charles O'Brien Lola Ikas James Stain New York Guy John Connally U.S John Fisher Bess Norma Sullivan Mint Pleasant Mine Hose Hackett Charleston Elizabeth Moore Gordon Harris Cohumus Pomeroy Edward S. Gray St. George's Flushing John Terrell Nancy Fisher Grace Episcopal Church Mr. Gray Gray C. O. Fisher

Rev Stephenson Guest Speaker at Local Baptist Church

The Rev. Mr. J. Burnell Stephenson of First Baptist Williamstown West Virginia spoke at First Baptist on Main Street, filling both morning and evening services. His mother, Mrs. James Stephenson, serves as pianist at the church.

Fullerton's Roundup by Agh Fullerton

Agh Fullerton notes Gordon Kirkland and Catawba College baseball commissioner Happy Chandler visiting major league scouts. He urges high school and college coaches to write Chandler to show unity against player kidnapping, cites pro football cooperation but warns about minor league development costs. Also mentions Red while mascot cigars and Goshen attendance records for Hamblstonian.

Agh Fullerton ORK Gordon Kirkland Catawba College Happy Chandler Kirkland

National and American Standings Snapshot From 1944 Team Notes

Standings show national and American leagues with Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York St. Louis and Chicago leading in various records. The article highlights veteran players, including All-America Bill, captain-elect Warren Amiling, and others from Huntington to Columbus, plus recent game results and lineup changes for the season.

Ww. L. Pet Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia IL. Pet Detroit Minteeg Bill Eeiadel Rackett London Warren Amiling Association Pana Russ Thomas le Pet Huntington Louisville Minneapolis Massillon Jack Redd Co“Hansas City Paul Martinsky Wheeling W. Va Bob McGinnis Wyoming Dick Jackson Wellsville Paul Sarringhaus Bucks Werd Wright Bob Wright Brothers

Bucks Start Summer Grid Drills Today

Ohio State University football hopes center on about 80 candidates reporting to Coach Carroll Widdoes for six weeks of summer drills. The session ends with the intra squad game on July 28, giving fans a preview of the Bucks bid to defend the Western Conference title won last year.

Columbus Ohio State University Carroll Widdoes Bucks

Byron Nelson Wins Again In Philadelphia Golf Meet

Byron Nelson, noted for a steady ledger of golf triumphs, added three entries in his season tally after a 96 yesterday and a 269 total for a two stroke lead over Harold McSnaden of Philadelphia. His winnings totaled 383.33 for a PGA Rehabilitation Fund event, pushing season earnings to 27,048.93 across ten tournaments with 13 of his last 14 rounds under 70.

Philadelphia Byron Nelson Toledo Harold Jug? McSnaden Professional Golfers’ Association

Dr Daniels Funeral Largest Attended at Ewing Chapel

Funeral for the late Dr Manning Daniels drew wide turnout at Ewing Chapel. Services were led by Rev WW Luther Tracy of First Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Daniels cousins and local men. Military honors by Drew Webster Post and flag presented to Rollin Manning Daniels. Attending physicians included Dr Oto Varnholt and Dr John Philson.

Pomeroy Dr. Manning Daniels Ewing Chapel Luther Tracy First Baptist Church George Skinner Eoward Foster Sonn Burnell Harold Hubbard Middleport Roy Dayton Strickland Drew Webster Post American Legion Rollin Manning Daniels Oto Varnholt Gallipolis John Philson Racine

Hobstetter Pomeroy assigned to Wright Field duty

POMEROY, M Sgt George Hobstetter Jr of Rose Hill has reported for duty at the Air Technical Service Command. He is assigned to the 4000th AAF Base Unit at Sand Wright Field Dayton. Wright Field serves as the Air Forces engineering procurement maintenance and supply center.

Pomeroy George

League Leaders Batting and Pitching Summary

Boston and New York players top multiple categories with Holmes hitting .385 and 55 hits, Elliott driving in 47 RBIs, Cucchinnello and Stirnweiss leading with 51 hits, Lombardi basing 13 homers, and Fertiss posting a 9 1 record in pitching for Boston.

Holmes Boston Elliott Ittsburgh Lombardi New York Atolen Olmo Brook Bitching—Cooper Cuccinello Chicago Stirnweiss R. Johnsson Cucernello Stephens St. Louis Washington Thea Elgin Mibit Fertiss

Brewers Reach Closer To AA Title In Tight Race

The Milwaukee Brewers surged toward the American Association lead, closing within a game and a half of the idle Indians after sweeping Columbus 16-5 and 4-1. Louisville split with Minneapolis, winning in extras 8-2 and losing 7-1, while Indianapolis faltered, dropping two, as St Paul and Kansas City edged ahead in key series. Edson Bahr guided Kansas City to an 8-2 opener victory. Toledo won the nightcap 6-3.

Associated Press Lovinville Indianapolis Alphonse and Gaston American Association Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Ed Tynasiakning Toledo Dianapolis Indians Saints St. Paul Columbus The Colonels Edson Bahr Kansas City Toledo Mudhens

New Records Set by Stella Walsh Shine in Triathlon

Stella Walsh, famed track star from Cleveland, dominates the district A A triathlon championship winning the 100- meter dash in 11.5 seconds, high jump, and javelin to set new records and post 289 points. She surpasses the former world mark of 248 set by Frau Jein Braumüller in Magdeburg on August 2, 1932 and ties the American 100- meter record at 11.5 seconds.

Cleveland Stella Walsh Ohio Miss Walsh Herself Helen Stephens

Haynes Might Miss Rest Of Season For White Sox

Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Haynes appeared to win his fifth game of the year while an ambulance rushed him to a hospital with a compound fracture of his right leg and a badly dislocated ankle after his spikes caught the bag as he slid into third base in the second game of a doubleheader.

Chicago Joe Haynes Chicago White Sox Haynes

Dean Captures Pony Tourney Victory at Athens CC

Norman Dean fired two 39s to win the Pony tournament at Athens Country Club with a 39 39 for a gross score and net lead. Darrell Selby took second with 81 gross 73 net while Don Barstow was third with 75 net. H B Miller and Harold Kennard split fourth with 77 nets.

Norman Dean Athens Country Club Darrell Selby Don Barstow H. B. Miller Harold Kennard

Yesterday's Stars Lead Fast Action In Baseball Card

Yesterday's stars delivered for their teams as multiple games produced key hits and pitching gems. Jim Wasdell drove in five for the Phillies in both games of a doubleheader sweep over the Giants 11-9 and 2-? with Burkhardt and Lowrey contributing informatics, Christopher won his 11th as Athletics split with Yankees, Culberson doubled in both Red Sox runs in a 231 decision over Washington, and Thornton Lee pitched a six hitter for the White Sox 4-1 victory over the Tigers.

Jim Wasdell Phillies Phils Giants Ken Burkhardt Cardinals Pirates Harry Lowrey Cubs Reds Russ Christopher Athletics Yankees Gein Philadelphia Leon Culberson Red Sox Bor ‘Ton Washington Thornton Lee White Sox Sox Tigers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middleport Civic Club Mr. Terrell Meigs Middleport Rotary Club Board of Education Uy Seeeere Com Guisette Martha Jane Downing C. C. Fisher Joan Terrill Fran. ‘Ferrill Heath Methodist Church Edward 5. Gray N. Y Lucille Terrell Sane Franck Lord Mendelssohn Lohlengrin Gordon ‘Harris DeHardelat Herbert James Stait New York City Iola Kas Rosemary Fisher Thaasaraani Fisher Wette Pe Frank Terrell Uae Janet Hecon Norma Jean * Oe Fon Alen Logan Dumbu Lo Columi Chickz Faughter Rents Jearder Specia Bible School Pomeroy Social Notes Chicago Cubs Paul Derringer Hank Wyse Fullerton Red H Whiie Enbeta Field Barber Bill Cane Goshen Canada BU Voiselle Heinz Becker Lou Novikoff Paul Menzie Penn State Po Valley Association Byron Nelson Dr. Daniels Hobstetter Brewers Maey Norito Agai Orito Dean Arnold Selena Y Blonde Fever Philip Dorr Mary Astor Felix Breasart Marshall Thome Tod Encyue Jimmy Durante Phil Silverstane Wynan Is Toomey George Meeker Willan Haade Erlin” Rosed Wednestey and Thoreday Beaco F. J Beasley CO Pico Wholesale Co Glouster
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