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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1945

Page

2

Representative Turner Presses for Pension Bill Action

Meigs County representative Benjamin F. Turner says he is pushing for action on bill 175 to raise medical, food, clothing and burial allowances for old age pensioners with a minimum of 40 dollars and maximum of 50 dollars monthly. He aims for House action before the Senate adjourns on June 28 and cites efforts to redistribute sales tax for poorer counties and to aid flood district damages from the March 1945 flood.

Pomeroy Benjamen F. Turner Meigs County House Senate 96Th General Assembly County Generals Fund Turner Ohio River

Middleport Social Notes Announce Marriage in Pomeroy

Middleport notes report the wedding of Anna Quillen to Lloyd Persinger at Pomeroy on June 19 with attendees including Mrs. Charles Quillen and Miss Anna Mae Batey. Persinger returns to Newport Rhode Island base. Also covered are two Picnics by Pythian Sisters and Past Matrons at Antiquity, with guests and prize winners. Birthday event for Mrs. McCormick Thomas includes a dinner at Mary Dane Coffee Shop.

Middleport Charles Quillen Anna Lloyd Persinger Frank Persinger Gallipolis Pomeroy Ben R. Batey Anna Mae Batey George Quillen Bessie Mae N. Second Ave Ben R. Batley Sir Persinger Newport R. 1 Antiquity Thomas Zelia Cross Pythian Sisters OELS Cross R. B. Laughead Jns Griff Russell Houdashelt John d . Homer Kennedy Ben Bowen Will Stieff Mary Dane Alrs McCormick Thomas Gardaf Coolville

Denver Boliss Remains in Serious Conviction

Denver Boliss remains in serious condition after injury at Hoives hospital. Mrs. Will Weapo ner is listed among those seriously hurt. Announce Birth Middleport Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson announce the birth of a 6 4 2 pound Franklin Bentrix Saturday June 23 at Hol ver Hospital The father is in post training at Great Lakes Illinois Grand parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Sr Middleport Mr and Mrs Adam Ebershach Fomeroy

Middleport Frank Wilson Franklin Bentrix Holver Hospital Wilson Het Great Lakes Adam Ebershach Fomeroy

Supper and Flag Day Program At Legion Hall

A potluck supper and Flag Day program will be held at the American Legion Hall hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Drew Webster Post. All members are urged to attend as the meeting opens at 7:39 p m with program activities planned.

American Legion Hall Ladies Auxiliary Drew Wiebster Post

State officials shuffle posts amid resignations and appointments

Fragmentary notice outlines personnel moves in Ohio with John Walter Frank noted at Cam bridge Massillon and Massillon Washington. It references John Burns succeeding August Pearhs as a former State Liquor Store clerk and mentions shifts in athletic director roles and governor Bricker’s replacement by Lausgne.

John Frank Pomeroy John Walter Frank Ireha Burnison Cambridge Meigs Massillon John Burns August Pearhs Washington Ohio John O. High Bricker Lausgne

Lewis Wickline Rites Held at Doreas Church

Funeral services for Lewis Wickline were held at Doreas Church with interment in a Ravine area cemetery. The obituary notes he died at age 1 with several family members mentioned, including a mother and siblings, and lists local relatives and a pastor as speakers.

Lewis Wickline Doreas Church

Wheeling Girl Weds Pomeroy Man In Edgwood Park Church

Miss Mildred Margaret Arman of Wheeling West Virginia married Glenn P. Smith of Pomeroy and Marietta at Edgwood Park Methodist Church with Rev James Earl Bartlett officiating. The bride, a former teacher, wore white satin and net with bouquet of white roses. The ceremony featured organ preludes and classic wedding music. The couple will reside at 413 Main Street in Pomeroy after a brief honeymoon.

Pomeroy Mildred Margaret Arman Mendelssohn Smother Wheeling Bridge Street School Bethany College

Meigs County Recorder Busy with Real Estate Transfers

In Meigs County the recorder’s office handles leases mortgages and deeds daily as farms and other real estate change hands. Transfers last week include Clara Bizer from Chris and Ellen Baer and various parties such as Taleda and Ohio Central Railway and others in Pomeroy Rutland and Middleport.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House Recorder’s George Meinhart Meinhart Chris Baer Ellen Baer Clara Bizer Syracuse William H Christy Tiarald Virginia King A. Chester William Bentz Sullivan & Savre Latth Condorville Florence Stewart Georgia Cowen Bessie Oblinger Tinmer Robert Tale Clyde Middleport

Children Day Observed at Heath Methodist Church

Children from the Primary Department to those entering the High School Class led the program during a 10 o clock service at Heath Methodist Church. The Student Lead Fund talk was given by The Suns ny hoor superintendent T. W. McComas. Kenneth Jones Lee Smith and Buddy French collected the offering for the cause, with many children and the Junins High School Girls Chorus and Primary Department Chorus taking part.

Heath Methodist Church Eleanor Sthaaf Charse Sange Ians Suns Ny Hoor T. W. McComas Kenneth Jones Lee Smith Buddy French Mary Carolyn Miller Marilyn Sue Knight Stevens Jacobs Patricia Kennedy Jimmy Roller Jamtar Kennedy Patty Lloyd Linda Helrigh Judith Jacobs JoAnn Hildebrand Jack Lloyd Zharon Jones JoAnne Osborne Diane Reichman Julie Mitch Edward Lee McComas Picky Baller Maney Hartley Stephen Caats Rusty Swanson

Detroit Twins Tie Up in Split Doubleheader Thriller

Detroit Tigers left hander Hal Newhouser eyes a 30 win season after an 11th victory as Detroit splits a doubleheader with the St. Louis Browns 5-1 and 4-3. Dizzy Trout adds the nightcap win, while the Yankees sweep Philadelphia to widen the pennant race.

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Exposes Pro Tennis Shakeup

Fullerton’s sports column discusses pro tennis fading public spotlight, calls for a tournament schedule like golf with about 30 events yearly and better prize money. It covers Welby Van Horn’s push for pro structure, world championship visions, and planned exhibitions with Dick Sheen for industrial workers across four regions.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Manhattan Bill Tilden Don Budge Fred Perry Frank Kovacs Welby van Horn America Atlanta One World Pro Tennis Association George Lyttleton Rogers San Francisco van Horn Kovacs Dick Sheen Red Cross Midwest

League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Summary

National leaders include Helmes of Boston with a .386 batting average and Holmes of Boston with 60 runs. Olmo of Brooklyn leads with 95 hits and 54 RBIs, Lombardi of New York hits 3 homers, while Bow men of Cincinnati has 50 wins in pitching. Other leaders include Cuccinello of Chicago in batting, Stirnweiss of New York with runs and RBIs, Etten of New York 42 RBIs, and Christopher of Philadelphia 11 2 in pitching.

Helmes Boston Holmes Olmo Brooklyn Jolmoes Lombardi New York Sutclen Bowman Cincinnati Etten Stirnweiss R. Johnson Stephens St. Louis Case Washington Christopher Philadelphia

Cecil Cousins Rites Held on Monday

Funeral services for Cecil Cousins, who died in Cincinnati last week, were held this afternoon at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at 4:39 led by Rev. R. Smith. The service gathered family and local mourners in Middleport.

Middleport Cecil Cousins Cincinnati Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Ib. KR. Smith

Baseball Recap Stars Newhouser Dizzy Trout Tigers Triumphs

Yesterday's stars Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout led the Tigers to a 11th win in the opener against the Browns despite Mark Christman's ninth inning homer breaking a 23 scoreless innings stretch. Trout pitched scoreless relief in the nightcap for a solid victory. Miller Metheny homered twice for the Yankees in their opener versus the Athletics. Eddie Lake homered for the Red Sox in opener, Marino Pieretti split the doubleheader for the Senators. Dixie Walker had three hits in the Dodgers win over the Braves, while Nate Andrews limited the Brooks in the nightcap. Claude Passeau pitched and batted Cubs past the Cardinals in nightcap. Joe Bowman led the Reds to a fifth straight win over the Pirates in nightcap to even the series.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Southpaw Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Bob Grove Philadelphia Athletics Hurricane Hall Grove Newhouser Bengals New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Mark Chriatman Tiger Dizzy Trout Yankees Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Hank Borowy Bud Metheny Ernie Bonham Bobo Newsom A’s Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Dixie Walker Ewald Pyle Braves Nate Andrews Curt Davis Tommy Holmes Charley Barrett Cards Wrigley Field Claude Passeau Cubs Cub Hurler Johnny Happ Ray Prim Dodtors Dave Ferriss Boston Washington Marino Pieretti Clem Hausmann Senators New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Bill Voiselle Joe Bowman Cincinnati Pillshurshk Rip Sewell Pirates Cleveland Chicago White Sox Steve Gramek Indians Ka Lepat Sox Hig Browns Mark Christman Trout Walter Wilson Metheny Eddie Lake Red Sox Lake Pieretti Nats Walker Doggers Andrews Brooks

Harris announce birth of daughter Carolyn Lee

Mr and Mrs J C Harris announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Lee born June 6 Mrs Harris formerly Mildred Osborne. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Osborne Rose Bill and Mrs Fannie Harris of Mason 1 Weba.

J. C. Harris Carolyn Lee Harris Mildred Osborne Harry Osborne Rose Bill Fannie Harris Mason

Weatherman Takes Hand In Association Flag Race

The Associated Press details the leadership in the American Association standings with Indianapolis ahead of Louisville and the Colonels, while rain halted a key Cleveland game. The day’s results include Louisville’s 2-1 win and Milwaukee’s 6-2 victory, plus notable performances by Como Cotello, Bill Davis, Sam Narron, Ozzie Knierim, Sam Narron, Buck Weaver, and Nick Piccitito in various wins and losses across multiple cities.

Associated Press American Association Indianapolis Louisville The Colonels Milwaukee Kansas City Blves Brewers Indians Como Cotello Loulaville Bill Davis St. Pauli Toledo Saints Minneapolis Columbus Sam Narron Sir Paul Buck Weaver Ozzie Knierim

Sports Shorts roundup links Towns Stomp and Grate signings

Columbus Red Birds add James Towns and Claire Stomp from Rochester and will report to Minneapolis. Don Grate of Ohio State expected to sign with Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. Blitzen wins Mills trophy yacht race by 31 minutes. Bernie Cromi signed by Indians and sent to Wilmington. Stella Walsh sets 200 meter world record at 11.2 seconds for Polish club in district AAUS championships.

Columbus Columbus Red Birds James Towns Claire Stomp Rochester Red Wings Birds Minneapolis Don Grate Ohio State University Greenfield Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Eddie Krajnik Grate Toledo Detroit Yacht Club Ernie Grate Murray Knapp Vittesse Detroit Canton Bernie Cromi Cleveland Indians Wilmington Del Cleveland Stella Walsh Helen Stephenens Berlin Germany

Castle Captures Golf Tournament Victory at Athens CC

Otho Castle fired his best 18 hole score of the year to win match play against par at Athens Country Club weekend event. He held a 93 with a 25 stroke handicap to finish two up on the veteran rival nicknamed the old man. Paul Tribe placed runner up after a 102 and a seven stroke handicap with Frank Dilley finishing two back in third.

Otho Castle Athens Country Club Castle Paul Tribe Frank Dilley

Baker On As College Meet Opens At Ohio State

The 48th National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament opened at Ohio State with about 50 players from 15 schools. Defending individual champ Louis Lick of Minnesota and Ohio State stars compete as teams vie for the title after changes to limit 36 holes for team play and 16 qualifiers for individuals.

Columbus Ohio State University Notre Dame Louis Lick University of Minnesota James Hagan University of Pittsburgh Ohio State Bucks Big Fen Northwestern Michigan Minnesota Texas Lick Ohio Johnny Lorms Baker

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