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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

15

Reds sweep Phillies as Elmer Riddle wins seventh

Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 8-3 and 5-1 to extend a three game win streak. Elmer Riddle earned his seventh straight decision and Monte Pearson pitched well in the second game as the Reds improve to seven wins, five losses on the homestand.

Philadelphia Phillies Reds Elmer Riddle Georgia Monte Pearson Paul Derringer Johnny Vander Meer St. Louis

Egg Auction Collection Opens July 4 In Hocking County

Logan egg crates will be distributed to Hocking county poultrymen on Friday June 27. First collection will be on Friday July 4. Darley Kitchen will gather eggs in Hocking Fairfield Perry Morgan Vinton Jackson Gallia Pike and Scioto counties. Efforts aim to lift Hocking County from 64 percent to 100 percent of its quota while Jackson leads at 130 percent with 69 000 birds toward an 80 000 bird July 8 target. James R Smoot local agent coordinates with the committee to boost memberships to reach the goal.

Logan Hocking Sn Poultrymen Darley Kitchen Hocking Fairfield Perry Morgan Vinton Jackson Gallia Pike Scioto Hocking County Jackson County James R. Smoot

Playing Field Ready for Sunday Game with Mingos

Tournament practice at the fair ground diamond at 6 30 this evening. The grounds have been improved with the diamond regraded and the outfield moved to be in top condition for Sunday afternoon when the Franklin Post team from Columbus comes here to face the Mingos.

Fairground Franklin Post Columbus Mingos

Three Recovered Return Home After Accidents

Mrs Roy Morgan Greendale left Cherrington Hospital after a month, suffering fractures of both legs and ankles from a car crash on US Route 33 near the city. Mr Walter Sweazy and Mrs Deanville returned home from the hospital two weeks after their accident. Miss Rosella Fugate of Nelsonville shows little change after being injured last Saturday morning.

Logan Roy Morgan M Greendale Cherrington Hospital U. S. Route 33 Walter Sweazy Deanville Rosella Fugate Nelsonville

State Checks Construction of Garage on Route 75

Inspection of the general contract work at the new state highway garage east of the city was conducted by H. E. Larson and Ernest Rule. Heating lighting and plumbing are ongoing. The garage should open soon with equipment from the old site, and the old West Hunter Street garage will be razed after move.

LOGAN Route 75 H. E. Larson State Architect's Office Ernest Rule West Hunter St

Monitor Sinks in Diamond Shoals During 1862 Storm

The Monitor, the first ironclad battleship, foundered in Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras North Carolina during a heavy storm on December 10, 1862. All hands were lost, though the hulk remains visible above the water.

Monitor Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras N. C

Ohio highway contract bids for Waterloo Forest Road work

Notice from the Ohio Department of Highways Columbus seeks bids by July 16 1941 for repairs on three Waterloo Township bridges over Hewitts Fork Athens County including creosoted strip flooring guards and painting steel. Estimated cost 3390 with 5 to 10 thousand dollar bid bond. work by October 15 1941. wage rates set by state schedule. right to reject any bids reserved.

Ohio Department OF Hewitt's Fork Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways

Hilltoppers Win 8-5 Over East Enders In Pivot Game

Hilltoppers built a seven run lead at Chieftain Field then held off East Enders 8 to 5. Frank Thompson halted a last inning rally after relieving Paul Brown. Ned Webb tripled and Jacoby doubled for the losers. The idle divorce suit of John Thompson against Mary Thompson was dismissed with costs assessed.

Logan—Hilltoppers Chieftain Field East Enders Frank Thompson Thompson Paul Brown Howard Eugene Miller Pete Linton Hilltoppers Ned Webb Jacoby

Licensed to Marry Logan Keeran and Gladys Webb

Horton Keeran a 31 year old farmer of Johnston and Gladys Webb a 48 year old housekeeper of Laurelville secured a marriage license on Wednesday. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Ben Keeran.

Logan—Horton Keeran Johnston Ben Keeran Gladys Webb Laurelville

Indians Buy NC Cherokee Reservation From Private Owners

The federal government did not grant the Cherokee Indians their North Carolina reservation. Instead, the tribe purchased the tract from private owners in 1851.

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