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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
2
In a high school state tournament opener at Toledo, Middletown faces Canton McKinley, renewing a fierce rivalry. Middletown seeks a first state-title run in 15 years as McKinley hunts a 12th title bid behind star Jim Rawere and a strong supporting cast.
Nelsonville churches report Dr and Mrs W T Cook long time Presbyterians missionaries to China and Manchuria were freed from Los Banos Camp Philippines on Feb 24 by U S Army. The Cooks, once in Manchuria, endured capture after Pearl Harbor and later resettled on the West Coast awaiting return to the States. They are former Princeton residents and had strong support from Athens Presbytery.
Nelsonville High School PTA met Monday evening in the high school auditorium with Mrs. C. H. Ruble presiding. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. LL Krieg urged state lawmakers to support Senate Bill 39 for more school funds and a letter to legislators was authorized. The nominating committee, J. K. Kinneer chair, was named from the floor and includes Mrs. L. A. Davie and Mrs. Sam Thomas. Coach Carl Dupler and others demonstrated gym programs to the group.
A woman plagued by bloating headaches and constipation reports complete relief from stomach gas after taking ERB HELP. She claims meals no longer turn to gas and stomach discomfort has vanished. ERB HELP contains 12 herbs and is sold at Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.
Nelsonville report shows eight teams in the N H S Girls Athletic Association volleyball tournament after basketball season. Miriam Butts led a 5 member team to a 52 32 win over Betty Hanning, while Dorothy Shirley’s 4 player side beat Dot Ross 47 9, and Elgyra Thompson’s squad won 58 30 against Shirley Crane’s eight player team.
Nelsonville notes Dr J H Lancaster, previously with the University of Illinois Library School, will become Librarian of the Peabody College Division of the Joint University Libraries and associate professor of Library Science. He is the son of the late Benny Lancaster and Mrs Maude Lancaster of Nelsonville and a Nelsonville High graduate.
Albany The honor roll for the Albany School fourth reporting period includes students from grades 1 through 12 led by names such as Geraldine Burritt, Norma McDaniel, Mary Bean, and Clara Zimmer man. The report also notes club activities, a Carrie Hall Club anniversary celebration, and various local visits and upcoming meetings.
Auxiliary group meets at the Legion Building at 7 30 P M announced by Mrs Thomas Lax. The meeting was postponed last week due to mood. A following K of P meeting opens at 7 will show a sound movie Trees and Home. Residents are urged to see the film.
The Church of Christ in New Marshfield held its March class meeting in the social rooms. Mrs Floyd Jones, president, led the gathering. Refreshments were served to eighteen attendees.
Mrs. Oliver Shuttleworth and sons from Lancaster spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins. The Waldeck family from Newark joined Sunday at the Perkins home. Frank Hitchings of Huntington, West Virginia, visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Hitchings, who was shaken in a recent fall. William Sommers of Huntington also spent the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sommers. First Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Pleasant In Fiske left for Miami after a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fiske. Carl Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Merica, and Mrs. Emma Smith of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mrs. Mars Lenoa.
Nelsonville authorities announce renewed enforcement of a city ordinance restricting dogs and chickens from running at large starting April 1. Pets must be kept on owners premises with heavy penalties for violations as lawn and garden preparations begin for spring and summer. county dog warden will patrol, loose dogs taken to the pound.
AP report from Bear Mountain notes Branch Rickey seeking a catcher to backstop Stan Andrews, with Cubs catchers eyed. Also mentions Whit Wyatt and Art Herring, drafts, holdouts, and various spring camp notes from the Red Sox Tigers Browns Pirates Braves Cardinals Giants Yankees White Sox Cubs Phillies A's and other camps.
Fullerton's sports roundup recalls Lt Bert Shepard, the wounded veteran who trained in prison with a softball and bat to resume baseball. Teammate Ross Lehman notes Shepard's daily work and pivot control, hoping to play again despite amputation near the ankle. Also includes notes on Big Ten scoring, Claude Harmon as top newcomer, Nat Fielacher's boxing book, Fred Voelp’s bowling mishap, and Newark Bears signing Relph Siewert.
Mrs Wahneta Rapp hosted the Jacksonville Mothers Club at her home on a Wednesday evening. The gathering opened with Wearin of the Green and nine members answered roll call on childhood memories. Goldie Shaw spoke on Cooperation Does It, Captalin Roberts reviewed Children Prefer to Work, the group voted 3 dollars to the Red Cross, and refreshments were served in St Patrick theme. April meeting planned with Mrs Lena Maxwell.
NELSONVILLE The body of Mrs. Gay Quinlan aged 43 who died Saturday in Toledo was brought to the Stout Funeral Home where friends may call any time and funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m conducted by Rev. W M George Burial will be at Greenlawn She is survived by her husband Joseph and siblings in Ohio and beyond including Andrew Farms Columbus William Farms Cadiz Charles Powhatan Point Herbert in the US Army Esther Curtis Cleveland Gaildie Dashon Mra Marguerite Murray Also notes about other local residents and events follow in this long community notice including travel plans and social visits
Swedish distance ace Haegg arrives in Cleveland for his final tour meet, planned to run the mile at the Knights of Columbus event. Rafferty of the New York A C. withdraws due to a work conflict, leaving Hueys to face Lima of the Pioneer Club, Elan of Bainbridge NTS, and Quinn of the New York A C.
Sam Snead and Byron Nemon contest an 18 hole playoff for the Charlotte Open title with $10,000 in prize money. They were tied after 72 holes at 272. Snead faltered late on the 72nd hole, losing a chance at $2,000 in War Bonds.
In an inter squad Indians session Dick Whittington, a 17 year old, took over center infield after Ken Keltner left for induction with Milwaukee. Althoch moved to hot corner as Whittington handled his chances acceptably while veterans Peters and Mona co were AWOL. Catcher Jim McDonnell arrived in camp after the game.
Glouster Group donations to the Red Cross fund are noted amid a Catholic Ladies Study Club meeting in the church hall. Hostess Miss Josephine Hedfelt led the evening with readings, games, and lunch. Updates include Mrs. Nagle reporting Sanford’s improving health and Pvt. Hufford’s arrival in Italy.
Lloyd Marshall defeated Teddy Randelph by decision in a Cleveland venue, with outpointing noted as 1793 in New York coverage. Randelph showed early offense but Marshall controlled the bout, earning a clear win on the scorecards.
Loyal Women's Class surprised Mrs. Charles Thomas for her birthday with Sunday School guests. Daughters Alice Duse Milas Wrancea Thomas arranged it. gifts and a dessert served by Mrs. Duar and others. Glouster Lodge No 607 to confer Fellowcraft degree on two candidates Wednesday at 7 20 PM.
A sensational medical ad claims a new formula Tro mones combines vitamins and hormones to restore vigor in middle aged men. It promises revived vim and enjoyment and urges readers to follow directions and buy the Grillehar Drug Company product from druggists.
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