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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1947

Page

2

Nelsonville Council Okays Radio Fund and Street Markers

The council approved the 2 Way Radio Fund and increased the city secretary salary from 25 to 50 per year. A transfer of 1000 from the general to relief fund and 1000 for street marker purchase and installation was authorized, with about 110 markers planned. Mayor Daugherty reported 956.40 in February fines and fees allocated among the general fund the auto tax fund and state allocations. Bernard Jacobs urged re opening Lyle Ave to traffic. referred to public service committee. All measures passed by suspension of rules.

City Civil Service Commission General Fund Relief Fund Coakley Business & Professional Women's Club Daugherty James Cope Athens County State of Ohio State Highway Patrol Bernard Jacobs E. Franklin Sr Council Lyle Ave Public Service Committee Gerald Nelson

Flaming Bulldozer Buried by Nelsonville Workers

A short circuit blamed for a fire that engulfed a bulldozer at a coal strip mine between Buchtel and Happy Hollow. The machine owned by Carl Gheen was reportedly buried by workers to extinguish flames until water reached the gas tank, Nelsonville Fire Chief Dana Windon said.

Nelsonville Buchtel Happy Hollow Ralph Matheny Dana Windon Carl Gheen Windon

Bobcats Upset Bulldogs In Torrid Ohio Game

Ohio University Bobcats stun Butler 62 to 53 in a fierce late season upset at home. Gene Kinsley and Kenny Walters spark a tenacious comeback as Dick Shrider and others contribute key plays. Final surge seals dramatic win before frenzied crowd.

Aes Athens, Messenger Athens Ohio Bobcats Bulldogs Butler Butler University Dick Shrider Kenny Walters Walters Jerry Cranny Bobcat Gene Kinsley Harry Gordon Kinsley Shrider Bill Shephard

Jewett Stars In Basketball for Ostrander

Richard Jewett son of Mr and Mrs J F Jewett formerly of Nelsonville has excelled in high school athletics since moving to Ostrander Ohio He started the basketball season on the second team but soon earned a first string berth Ostrander finished the regular season 10 wins 1 loss In the district tournament Ostrander defeated Mt Gilead 50 35 and advances to the quarter finals facing Marion St Marys School They stand 18 wins 2 losses this season having lost to Sunbury in the Delaware County finals

Nelsonville Richard Jewett J. F. Jewett Ostrander the Messenger Richard Westerville Mt. Gilead Marion St. Marys School Sunbury Delaware County

McNamee Family Welcomes Daughter at Hocking Valley

Cpl and Mrs Robert L McNamee announce the birth of a daughter March 1 at Hocking Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Bliss McNamee and Dorset England residents Charles Willson. Cpl McNamee is stationed at Ft Sam Houston Texas. March 1 also marks birthdays for Dale and Gail McNamee. All are in the Army serving in Italy.

Nelsonville Robert L. McNamee Hocking Valley Hospital Bliss McNamee Madison Charles Willson Dorset England McNamee Ft. Sam Houston Tex Margh O Dale Gail McNamee Italy

Waterloo Tops Nelsonville in Tribe Intra-squad Opener

The Cleveland Indians will play their first intra-squad game in Tucson Arizona tomorrow a nine inning affair Manager Lou Boudreau said most starters will come from the front ranks He plans to use rookies only behind the plate and has not decided on the pitchers though Lemon should be ready to bear own.

TRIBE Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Lemon

Yankees overpower Venezuelan All-Stars in Caracas game

The New York Yankees opened strong to beat the Venezuelan All-Stars 9-2 before about 14,000 fans in Caracas. Catcher Ralph Houk starred with a homer and a triple.

Caracas Venezuela New York Yankees Ralph Houk

Rockbridge Corning Game Moves To Wednesday For Crowd Overflow

Tournament manager H E Kirk announced that the Rockbridge Corning game shifts from Thursday to Wednesday at 7 30 p m to accommodate anticipated overflow crowds. Thursday features McArthur Glenford at 7 p m and Cadmus Crooksville at 8 15 p m with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday.

Intramural Athletics Peak at Ohio U with All Sports Week

Ohio University showcases intramural basketball wrestling and boxing as part of All Sports Week starting tonight. Four basketball games lead into semifinals and championships with weigh ins at 4 p.m. on Monday for wrestlers and Tuesday for boxers.

Ohio University Division of Physical Welfare Jack Rhoades Phi Delts A Fraternity Long Court Long Court Fraternity

Basketball Scores Roundup From College Games

A compilation of weekend results features Columbia beating Cornell 47 45 Dartmouth 43 Yale 41 Holy Cross 93 Providence 66 Richmond 44 Rand Macon 39 Marshall 84 Hawaii 57 Virginia 59 VMI 37 Michigan 66 Ohio State 62 Indiana 54 Purdue 38 Bowling Green 80 Findlay 26 Capital 87 Kenyon 55 Bradley 61 Detroit 51 DePaul 83 Lawrence Tech 50 St John s at NYU LaSalle at St Francis Boston U at Boston College Penn at Harvard Alfred at Allegheny Case at Baldwin Wallace Wash Jefferson at Bethany Butler at Cincinnati Delaware at Franklin Marshall Duquesne at Georgetown Broaddus at Fairmont Fenn at Findlay Westminster at Geneva Rochester at Hobart Kent State at John Carroll Oklahoma at Kansas Rutgers at Lafayette Wooster at Mt Union Oberlin at Western Reserve Hawaii at St Mary s Toledo at Wayne Albright at Manhattan Trinity at Wesleyan Brigham Young at Utah State

Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Yale Holy Cross Providence Richmond Rand Macon Marshall Hawaii Virginia VMI Michigan Ohio State Indiana Purdue Bowling Green Findlay Capital Kenyon Bradley Detroit DePaul Lawrence Tech St. John’s Nyu LaSalle St. Francis Boston U Boston College Penn Harvard Alfred Allegheny Case Baldwin-Wallace Wash.-Jefferson Bethany Butler Cincinnati Delaware Franklin-Marshall Duquesne Georgetown Broaddus Fairmont Fenn Westminster Geneva Rochester Hobart Kent State John Carroll Oklahoma Kansas Rutgers Lafayette

Legion Plans Cage Tourney in Columbus Finals

District champions of the first Ohio American Legion basketball tournament will meet for the state crown in the Columbus YMCA April 12 and 13. Tournaments across 11 Legion districts are being arranged by Legionnaires with 144 teams entered.

Columbus Ohio American Legion Columbus Y

Moose hoops hosts two visitors in gym tonight

Glouster High School basketball features two games at 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m The Moose welcome New Marshfield Independents first and then face Athens Airport quintet in the high school gymnasium tonight

Glouster Moose Marshfield Independents Athens Airport

Butler Bulldogs Rally Over Bobcats In Zone Defense Thriller

Butler built a 12-6 lead, trailed at halftime 25-25, then edges out Indiana club by Walters and Shrider. Shrider led with 20 points, Walters added 15 in a high scoring game that featured nine Bobcat fouls and 12 Butler fouls. John Barrowcliff paced Butler with 13 and 11 teammates scoring.

Wylie Walters Shrider John Barrowcliff Jim Rosenstihl Bobcats Dutch Trautwein Indiana Kinsley Butler Ohio Bulldogs Mark Wylie Charley Maas Ralph “Buckshot O’brien Cranny

Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Plans Wednesday Meeting

A special meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the VFW is set at post headquarters Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss forthcoming activities and support for veterans.

Nelsonville — A Ladies’ Auxiliary of The VFW Post Headquarters

Major Trade Winds Sweep Baseball Circles

The Associated Press reports potential deals involving the Giants and Cubs with Billy Rigney for Harry Lowrey and possible Washington Indians exchanges. It notes Roger Wolff may go to Cleveland for George Case, highlighting Wolff’s 1945 success and Case’s recent struggles with sinus issues and batting.

McCoy Billy Rigney Giants Cubs Harry Peanuts) Lowrey Washington Cleveland Nats Roger Wolff Indians George Case Wolff Case Tribe

International President Visits York Strikers

Nelsonville local 146 members on strike host International President Nelsonville meeting attended by NELSONVILLE Ray Swanson of Chicago United Shoe Workers of America He seeks first hand information and stresses organizing shoe workers as Tigner reports on current activities at a local gathering.

Nelsonville Ray Swanson Chicago United Shoe Workers of America Walter Tigner Tigner

Reward Offered for Stolen Jewelry in Nelsonville

Dr J J Hoodlett of Lancaster offers 500 reward for information leading to the return of 2500 dollars worth of his wife’s jewelry stolen from their home. Police say an envelope money and men's jewelry were ignored. Hoodlett is son of Mrs Hattie Hoodlett and brother of C S Hoodlett of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville J. J. Hoodlett Lancaster Lancaster State Dr. Hoodlett Hattie Hoodlett C. S. Hoodlett

Daughter Pamela Lyn Born in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Brown announce the birth of a daughter Pamala Lyn at White Cross Hospital on February 20. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Evans and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Steenrod and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Evans of Columbus.

Nelsonville Glendon Brown Jean Evans E. Rich St Columbus Pamala Lyn White Cross Hospital John Evans Amos Steenrod William J. Evans City

Son William D. Burch Advanced On USS Wyoming

Hazel Burch of Nelsonville reports her son William D. Burch has been advanced from Fireman 1c to Electrician’s Mate 3c aboard the U S S Wyoming. The news reflects a routine promotion in naval service.

Nelsonville Hazel Burch William D. Burch U.S.S Wyoming

Girl Scout Council Meeting Notice

Nelsonville council members will gather at Mrs. W. H. Hyde's home on East Columbus Street Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. for the Girl Scout Council meeting totaling discussions and planning.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde E. Columbus St

Infantile paralysis mortality drops from 1916 to 1946

In the United States the death rate among infantile paralysis patients fell from about 25 percent in 1916 to five to ten percent in 1946, reflecting improved treatment and care.

United States

Browne to celebrate Hot Communion at Epiphany Church

Nelsonville reports the Rev. ma Browne will celebrate Holy Communion at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal on Wednesday at 7:00 am marking a small parish observance in the town.

Ney Browne Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Nelsonville

WBA Review to Meet Nelsonville Tonight

The WBA Review will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Syray Hall.

WBA Nelsonville Syray Hall

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report

AP notes Cincinnati hogs around 2000 head with up to 29.4 on 160 to 250 lb barrows and gilts. Cattle and calves about 800 and 300 with gains to 50, steers near 24, cows 12.50 to 16, bulls up to 16.75, dealers active and prices steady to higher amid limited receipts.

Cincinnati

Prices and grades for eggs poultry butter and potatoes

The list shows consumer graded egg classes U S A A large 49 and A 48 A medium 45 U S B large 45 plus wholesale grades 46 standards 1 2 43 current receipts 1 quality clean 41. Poultry items include fowls heavy 5 percent over 32 Night 3 to 4 pounds 19 roasters 4 pounds over 32 fryers 31 broilers 30 old roosters 19 young ducks and geese 25. Turkeys young hens 33 medium weight toms 18 heavy toms 18. Butter wholesale 1 lb prints 76 76 44 percent? 77 butterfat premium 71 regular 68. Potatoes 2.50 3.60.

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