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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1946

Page

2

Nelsonville Police Court Hears Intoxication Cases

In Nelsonville Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court many intoxication cases were heard, with a dozen offenders sentenced. Eight paid the usual $25 fine plus costs, three were jailed for nonpayment, and one paid $100 for drunk driving. Several others, including John Bagent and Emery Murphy, faced fines or jail time for related charges.

Nelsonville Caises Oral Daugherty John Bagent James Cope Don Bumgardner White Tip Cab Co Paulk Emery Murphy Dorr Run John Morgen Circle Hall Daugherty William Archer Union Furnace Madalein Bennett Cecil Fellum Leslie R Bryson Ralph Wolfe Connett

Dr. Wilford J. Smith Speaks to Hyperion Club

Dr. Wilford J. Smith of Ohio University spoke to the Hyperion Club Friday evening March 1 at 134 E. Columbus St. on Far Away Horizons outlining Far Eastern economic, political and social conditions. Mrs Hyde and Mrs Dew arranged the program. The club voted a donation to the Pan American Student Fund after a brief business session.

Nelsonville Wilford J. Smith History Ohio University Athens Hyperion Club W. H. Hyde E. Columbus St Stanley Dew

Miss Mary Stege 57 Dies at Buchtel

Miss Mary Stege age 57 and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Stege died Sunday at her home in Buchtel. She was a member of St Patrick Church of Buchtel and survived by three brothers Henry William and Chris Stege all of Detroit two sisters Miss Augusta Stege of Detroit and Mrs Zeronca Storer of Cleveland, along with aunts uncles and other relatives. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Nelsonville Mary Stege Henry Stege Buchtel St. Patrick Church Henry Wiliam Chris Stege Detroit Augusta Stege Zeronca Storer Cleveland

Swollen Balloon Feeling Fades After ERB-HELP Trial

An Athens man reports relief from gas, bloating, and constipation after using ERB-HELP claiming meals no longer cause discomfort. The ad asserts 12 herbs cleanse bowels aid liver and kidneys and urges readers to buy the product at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut in Nelsonville.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts Cutte Ady

Allen Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville residents Mr and Mrs E W Allen marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Chestnut Street. They wed March 3 1896 in McArthur Ohio and moved to Nelsonville in 1910. They have four sons two living in Nelsonville one in Cincinnati two grand children and a great granddaughter. Out of town relatives visited including Cleveland Eastman Graham Robinett Stratton Sapp and others.

Nelsonville E. W. Allen Chestnut iSt Anna Craig Allen McArthur Ohio Thea Paul Raymond Leonard Cincinnati Mattie Lou Allen Anna Mae Lowery Leora Riley Andrea Lowery Clark Cleveland Alfred Eastman Wellston Chris Graham Buchtel C. F. Robinett Carroll Golden Stratton Bob Lancaster Leo Sapp Gary and Davy Athens

Nelsonville Marriage Announces Sayers Emerson Union

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Imogene Sayers to Robert L. Emerson set for Saturday February 9 at 2 PM in Hammond Avenue Presbyterian Church Superior Wisconsin. Miss Sayers is a Nelsonville graduate and now works at the National Bank of Commerce in Superior. Emerson recently left the Army after two years of service with overseas duty. They reside at 1614 North 16th Street Superior Wisconsin.

Nelsonville Roy H. Sayers Imogene Robert L. Emerson iHammond Ave. Presbyterian Church Superior Wis Martin Tea Room National Bank of Commerce Emerson 16Th St

Radio Highlights Schedule Across Major Networks

New York listings show NBC Cavalcade of America at 8 30 PM with Howard Barlow Orchestra Don Voorhees and Information Please. CBS offers Vox Pop Joan Davis Radio Theater at 8 30 9 and 9 30 10 Screen Guild Players. ABC presents Fat Man I Deal in Crime Forever Tops and Bill Thompson Comedy. MBS features Bulldog Drummond Sherlock Holmes and Spotlight Bands.

New York NBC—& Cavalcade of America Howard Barlow Don Voorhees CBS Vox Pop Joan Davis Screen Guild Players ABC Bill Thompson MBS

Sheldon Powell Is Home From Hospital

Sheldon Powell of the City Post Office personnel recently had major surgery at St Anthony's Hospital in Columbus and was returned home Sunday. His condition is reported satisfactory. Powell, secretary of the Elk's Lodge here, thanks friends for letters cards and flowers during his stay.

Nelsonville Sheldon Powell City Post Office St Anthony's Hospial Columbus Powell The Elk’s Lodge

Hollister Is Defeated by Athens Club

Hollister Independents lose their last home game 75 to 47 to Athens with all Athens players scoring. Miller leads Athens with 16 points, Casher and Melcher add 15 each, Saltzberg 14. Henry tops Hollister with 26. Hollister travels to Pomeros to face Meigs All Stars next.

Hollister Hollister Independents Athens Miller Casher Melcher Saltzberg Mope” Henry T Camintoi Hinton Henry Lent Forbes Banfield

Coolville Social Notes Share March Meetings and Visits

The Helen Mac Leod Service Guild will meet March 7 at Mrs. H. H. Chapman’s home with a potluck supper at 6 45 PM. The Standard Bearer Society met Thursday with Miss Doris Jean Brafford. devotions led by Louisa Cunningham and Joan Griffin. YTC met Tuesday at the Methodist Church with 115 present. next meeting March 26. Local residents Ruth Bridges of Columbus, W V Scott of London, and others hosted and visited in town, celebrating birthdays and hosting weekend guests.

Coolville Helen Macleod H. H. Chapman Standard Bearer Society Doris Jean Brafford Louisa Cunningham Joan Griffin Mary Hayes YTC Methodist Ruth Bridges Columbus W. V. Scott London C. O Gunder Ford Friend Raymond McCutcheon Russell Batley Ann and Lowell C. A. Cowdery Mary Alice Heizer Frank Rise Hockingport Lawrence Crawford Crawford Bailey Robert J. Smith Charleston Louella Smith Charles Smith Philippines E. Snider Ida Edmundson Ruth Smith Athens

Foxes Multiply In Hockingport Area. Local News Roundup

Hockingport community notes report foxes increasing in number and prowling near homes. Several local residents named, including Willie Shields planning a sawmill for farmers, Raymond Shields recovering after a beer incident, Tean White and his mother improving, and E W White with blood poisoning. Social visits feature Parkersburg trips and relatives from Columbus to Parkersburg. Earl Dickerson, a former resident from Pennsylvania, is noted as seriously ill.

Mary Jane Hetzer Lawrence Crawford Columbus Everette Mase Cincinnati J. W. Lincicome Ronald Parkersburg Garnet Cowdery Ethel ‘Randolph Claire Medley Janita Mcintyre Earl Dickertson Pennsylvania Cecil Rockhold Parkersiburg

Upsets Shake Southeastern Ohio District A Tournament Final Night

Logan Chieftains and Chillicothe Devils, seeded first and second, fell in close games as dark horses Ironton and Portsmouth notch upset wins. Portsmouth East beat Wellston 41 30, Marietta edged Lancaster 22 20 after a late surge, while Chillicothe opened strong but faltered in the late frames.

Southeastern Ohio Logan Chieftains Chulheothe Devils Dark Horses Ironton Portsmouth Logan Chillicothe Portsmouth East Wellston Golden Rockets Gong Marietta Lancaster Mariettamen Beret Chiliecothe I: To Chillicothians Detroit Tigers Dizzy Trout Hal Newhouser Florida Lakeland Diz Devils Michigan Chuheathe Osciature Neil Johnson Chilhcothe Myers Plasters Earl Young Johnson Ellsesser Chilbheathe Hank Sauer Chillicothen Frankie Middletown Charlestown Lima Cenvale Tuscarawas Tral Cleveland Springfield McKechnie Roach Deacon Saison McCormick Seaer Cormick Magle Wellston T Schmitter Dye Kinney Drennan Runkle Fronton T Jarvis Rodmer D. Williams Ayne Estes Portsmouth Leitenheimer Chastain Sparta Molster Green I Myers Stanley Felts Nagle

Fullerton's Roundup sports chaos and clutch rallies

A collage of local basketball results and player notes. Portsmouth edged Chillicothe in a tense finish as McBroom, Myers and Johnson starred for Portsmouth East, while Ironton and Logan battles highlighted prep play. The piece also touches on salary tensions in football's All America and NFL talks amid star moves and club expenses.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York National League Jimmy Crowley Bert Bell N.F.L

Ames Bern Grinds Carbon Hill to Reach Quarterfinals 41-39

Ames Bern, the Athens County champions, edged Carbon Hill 41-39 in a tense finish to advance to the SEC Class B tournament quarterfinals. Morris led Ames Bern with 18 points, Jago added nine, and McKinley sealed the win with a late free throw as J. Smyth fouled out for Carbon Hill.

Ames-Bern Athens County Carbon Hill Ames Bern J. Smyth McKinley Morris Jago Gabriel Glenford Piaing Pomeroy Crooksville Jeffersonville Middleport Corning

Shorts and Shells Stars and Promoters Highlight Sports Notes

Walt Dropo tops US college scorers with scoring flair from Connecticut. John Nash in Caracas plans to import Jackie Wilson to fight Oscar Calles later this month. Warren Pa Fogh School posted a five game win streak, yielding just 22 points per opponent. An Illinois team won a large Iowa tourney score yet lost, and Clinton Illinois based Morrison is class B ineligible for the Iowa state title. Cal Gardner promoted to pro ranks named outstanding player in the eastern league. Lou Test and Charley Gilbert impressed in the Pacific service league last summer as two rising talents.

Connecticut Walt Dropo John Nash Caracas Venezuela Jackie Wilson Oscar Calles Warren Fogh Lomie Illinois Iowa Morrison Ill Clinton Cal Gardner Rovers Rangers Lou Braves Test Charley Cubs Gilbert

Baumholtz to Lead Reds Batting Order with Two Doubles

In Tampa, manager Bill McKechnie names Frankie Baumholtz the likely Reds lead-off man, praising his speed and noting he could also cover center field. The former Ohio University star, who played with Mickey Cochrane at Great Lakes, hit two doubles in recent drills as Cincinnati opens spring training.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Frankie Baumbholtz Ohio University Mickey Cochrane Nine Great Lakes Naval Station Baumholtz Deacon Reds Mike McCormick Dain Clay

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Dr. Smith Loyal Woman's Class Church of Christ Allie Dilcher Josie Baugh Blanche Moorehead, Sr Gibbons Hospital ELKS Elks’ Lodge Carl Hoisington Greens Run White Cross Hospital Banbet Court St Nelsonville Social Notes Samuel Thompson Hamley Run Thompson Jo Anne Grover Young William Adams J. R. Young John MacClain Clara Perry Willard Pierce Knowles Mariting Jo Anne Thompson American Legion Auxiliary Womens Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Staines Mechem Coshocton Mable Washburn Helen Washburn Mary E Bartlett Cashocton Bridge Club John Kelso John Lawson L. P. Rice W. B. Mechem Frank Cunningham Ruth Beckler Joe Galvin Max Hoskins Gilbert Johnson James Elliott Ralph Barker Converse Crawford Betty Snackenburg Ruth Raine Mary Mulligan Coolville Social Notes Hockingport Personals Chieftains Fullerton Ronse Oata Betis Quick’s Drug Store Erated Sey Kano Tee Om Hi Sree Z Ames Bern Chuck Burdette Tournes Relroaders Cadmus Glouster Chester Kurtzman Surface Wood Railroaders Dunlap Jones Garrison Holley Cariere Dots National Brands Sales Corp Chicago, Ill Norito Ronrro Mack Bea R. EL McCammon Berry Hotel Asa Finance Corporation Pico Wholesale Co Bruchmann Breweries
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