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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
12
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Nelsonville residents learn Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Cook long time Presbyterian missionaries in China and Manchuria were freed by U S Army on Feb 24 after detention in Los Banos. The Cooks once served Athens Presbytery churches and lived in Princeton Ohio.
The Nelsonville High School PTA met in the auditorium with president Mrs C H Ruble presiding. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. A motion urged lawmakers to back Senate Bill 39 for more school funds. secretary asked to contact legislators. Home room Knox won the room count. nominating committee named. Coach Dupler and students demonstrated gym programs to good reception.
Nelsonville officials announce that starting April 1 the dog and chicken running at large ordinance takes effect for spring and summer. Police Chief James Cope warns of strict harboring rules and severe penalties to protect gardens and lawns. County dog ward will patrol early after April 2, with loose dogs seized and taken to the county pound.
Nelsonville reports the N H S Girls Athletic Association formed an eight team volleyball league after basketball season. Miriam Betts’s team beat Betty Hanning 52 to 32 despite five players vs eight, while Dorothy Shirley’s team won 47 to 9. Elvyra Thompson’s four player squad upset Shirley Crane’s eight by 58 to 30.
Nelsonville residents learn Dr J H Lancaster, longtime Library School affiliate at University of Illinois, will become librarian of the Peabody College Division of the Joint University Libraries and associate professor of Library Science starting June 1. He is the son of the late Henry and Mrs Ma ble Lancaster and a Nelsonville Schools graduate. American Legion Auxiliary to meet at the Legion Building tonight at 7 30, postponed last week due to food concerns.
A speaker described her stomach as a gas factory after meals, suffering bloating headaches and constipation until using ERB HELP. She reports freedom from gas and better meals. Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville promotes ERB HELP. A local K of P meeting at 7 pm hosts a sound movie Trees and Home showing afterward, inviting attendance.
Albany schools announce honor roll for the fourth reporting period listing students across grades 1 through 12 by name. The Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange held its March meeting at Mrs. E. M. Baughman home, marking its fifth anniversary with a candle centerpiece and a $5 Red Cross donation, plus officer elections and a program themed by Mrs. Elta Miller.
Two classes at the Church of Christ in New Marshfield held their March meeting in the social rooms. Mrs. Floyd Jones presided and refreshments were served to eighteen attendees.
Mrs. Oliver Shuttleworth and sons from Lancaster spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldeck and their son from Newark. Frank Hitchings of Huntington W V with his mother Mrs. Sarah Hitchings, who was shaken in a fall, and William Sommers of Huntington joined the family. First Sgt and Mrs Robert Pleasantio Fiske left for Miami after a week with Mrs. Fred Fiske. Carl Schneider Lester Merica and Mrs Emma Smith of Columbus visited Mrs. Mary Lenox on Sunday.
Middletown seeks a rare back-to-back title as Canton McKinley, coming off 42 straight wins, defends its Class A Ohio state tournament lead at Toledo. The feature pits McKinley ace Jim Rovers with support from Inman and Spera against Middletown’s balanced lineup led by Clickner Smethers Lanson Turner Bolton and Hannah. The Bulldogs arrive with a 27-1 record, while Middletown touts a strong defensive mark and a bid for state glory extended by Coach Resnick’s 136-28 record at McKinley.
Bear Mountain camp indicates Branch Rickey seeks a catcher to backstop Stan Andrews and may offer four Cubs catchers. Other notes flag Wyatts arm issue, Herring draft status, and various team camp updates across the majors including Smith, Ko ch, and Gardella injuries and signings.
Wahneta Rapp hosted the Jacksonville Mothers Club on a Wednesday evening. The meeting began with Wearing of the Green and a roll call on childhood memories. Goldie Shaw presented Cooperation Does It, Captalin Roberts read Children Prefer to Work, and members voted a three dollar Red Cross contribution. Refreshments with a St Patrick theme were served by the hostess with Goldie Shaw and Effie Jackson. April’s gathering will be at Lena Manwell’s home.
WELSONVILLE The body of Mrs Gay Quinlan 43 who died Saturday in Toledo was brought to Stout Funeral Home where friends may call at any time and funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 conducted by Rev W M George Burial will be at Greenlawn Mrs Quinlan formerly of Kimberly is survived by her husband Joseph father Andrew Farms Columbus three brothers William Farms Cadiz Charles Powhatan Point O Herbert US Army and three sisters Mrs Esther Curtis Cleveland Mrs Goldie Dishon Carne and Mrs Marguente Murray
Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr. notes Bert Shepard's quest to return to baseball after losing a leg, aided by companion Ross Lehman who recalls prison workouts near Berlin. Also previews Big Ten scoring trends, golf prospect Claude Harmon, boxing record book, a Brooklyn bowler's injury, and Newark Bears’ signing of seven foot pitcher Ralph Siewert.
Swedish distance runner Haegg arrives in Cleveland for his last tour meet, the Knights of Columbus event, where he will race in the mile against Rudy Sims of the Pioneer Club Forest Elan and Tommy Quinn, while Rafferty of the New York A. C. withdraws due to job conflict.
Sam Snead and Byron Nelson contest an 18 hole playoff for 19000 Charlotte Open after ending regulation at 272. Snead led 70 holes before a cautious finish cost him the top prize while Nelson seeks the title. St John’s upsets Muhlenberg in NIT action. Clem Crowe signs as Iowa football coach. contract to begin April 1. Western Reserve Victory ship named for university will launch around April 30 in Portland, Oregon.
Dick Whittington, an 11 year old Lakewood lad and former Indians batboy, steps into the infield as Ken Keltner leaves for Milwaukee. Al Cihocki slides to second, Whittington takes over center sack while veterans Peters and Monoco are AWOL. Catcher Jim McDonnell arrives as the likely starter.
Glouster residents and relatives are noted in a sequence of brief items. John R. Davis of Columbus visits his parents at Maplewood. Jane Cox leaves for Kansas City for six weeks training as an airline hostess before joining TWA. Mrs. Kermit Blosser and Carol Ann visit Fred Howard’s home. Several trips and family visits span Columbus Barerton Norfolk Va Toledo Millfield North Canton and Jacksonville with relatives and friends. Cadet Nurse Marion Byers of Akron spends weekend with Byers family. Glouster Lodge 607 to confer Fellowcraft degree Wednesday evening. A long list of Sunday visitors and hospital stay in Columbus rounds out the community notices.
Glouster women at the Catholic Ladies Study Club meeting voted a 3 donation to the Red Cross fund. A program followed with Sacred Reading and readings from Survivors. Guests and hosts shared lunch as leaders announced upcoming plans and community updates. Pvt Charles Hufford arrived in Italy. his wife Betty Hufford reports family members serving in the Navy and aboard ship in the South Pacific.
Lloyd Marshall defeated Teddy Randolph in a New York bout as Marshall outpointed his opponent. The event reported from Baltimore notes the win with Marshall carrying the day in a sharp scoring display.
The Loyal Women's Club of the Church of Christ surprised Mrs. Charles Thomas on her birthday with a party arranged by her daughters Mrs. Alice Duss and Miss Frances Thomas. Guests included Sunday School Close members and many gifts were exchanged. Contests awarded to Mrs. C. B. Tigner Mrs. C. L. Eddy and Mrs. Ira Stansberry. Tea and sweets served by Mrs. Dusy Marguerite Northup and Barbara Lowry. A second note mentions Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M planning a meeting Wednesday at 7:30 with two candidates to receive degrees.
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