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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1946

Page

2

York GOP Plans Dinner Honoring Ohio Governor Candidate

York area actions for a dinner meeting in Nelsonville to honor Thomas J. Herbert Republican candidate for governor, hosted by the Women’s Republican Club of Athens County. Miss Margaret Johnson and Corwin Cookson will perform. Rev. John Linyd Evans to MC. event at the Presbyterian Church social rooms on Thursday March 25 at 6 o’clock with dish and table service requests for Nelsonville women.

Wnelsonville Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Harry Kelley, Jr Presbyterian Church Republican Club Athens County Margaret Johnson Corwin Cookson John Linyd Evans Nelsonville Buchtel Imogene Newman Paul Tomlinson Roy Wright Roy Earl James Odenthal Helen Tommy Tancaster Jolly Stitchers Maron Jeanette Peggy Dearing Edna Dearing Shirley Robson Nancy Hayden Ruth Souders Margaret Robson Charlotte Thomas Emogene Hayden Barbara Garner Nancy Verna Dearing Floyd Hayden Clarence Ward Sherry Judy Dayton A. T. Delong Dennis Byron Youngstown M. L. Byron Buchtel High School Ed Stevens Nona Sayre Detroit Bill Stevens Ida Poling Oscar Willison Tiarry Krumlaus Tome Newark Charles Mohler Anna Ashbaugh New Lexington Clarence Meek Stewart Chio Joep Wagner David A. T.delone Ofia Qstar Willison Groveport Malachy Byron Lowell Tucker Dana Bookman Mary Castell Clarence Lehman Carbon Earl Wriehf Thomas Rapson

Five Are Fined by Mayor Daugherty

Nelsonville report: Dave Evans of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 50 plus costs after an arraignment in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court. He returned Sunday for an encore and was fined 100 plus costs and jailed for non payment. John Heselden of this city was jailed for non payment of 50 plus costs after a second appearance. Hershel Sewards of New Plymouth and Floyd Dearth of Nelsonville were each fined 25 plus costs for intoxication. John M. Cavey of Glouster paid 10 plus costs for crashing a red traffic light.

Nelsonville Dave Evans Carbon Hill Oral Daugherty Evans John Heselden Daughertys Hershel Sewards New Plymouth Floyd Dearth John M. Cavey Glouster

Mrs John Herrold Hosts WSCS Meeting in Lent

Nelsonville circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service met March 21 at Mrs. Frank O'Mara's home with Mrs. John Herrold leading. R R Stalter gave a devotional on Luke 23, and Mrs. Julius Fischer discussed The Cross over Africa noting Africa's resources. Ten members attended with new member Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy welcomed.

Nelsonville Methodist Church John Herrold Frank O'Mara R. R. Stalter Julius Fischer Africa O'Mara Philip Weller Elizabeth Murphy

Two Auto Accidents Reported in Nelsonville

Police report two automobile crashes in Nelsonville early Sunday. A machine driven by Robert A. Gleich 335 Sheldon Ave Columbus collided with the rear of Charles Robison’s car parked on Chestnut Street. Gleich said he dozed momentarily before the collision.

Nelsonville Robert A. Gleich Sheldon A. Columbus Chestnut St Charles Robison Gleich

Richard Calhoon dies at 74 in Nelsonville area

Richard Calhoon, 74, longtime Plains resident, died Sunday evening at his home in Nelsonville. He is survived by his wife Laura Calhoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at The Plains Methodist Church, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville. Friends may call at the family residence.

Nelsonville Richard Calhoon the Plains Hts Laura Calhoon

ERb-HELP claims cleanse body and cure ailments

One man reports three days on ERb-HELP and says his body cleansed of filth, headaches ended, pimples vanished, rheumatic pains eased, leaving him feeling fine. The ad touts 12 herbs that cleanse bowels clear gas and aid liver and kidneys, urging purchases at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut-Rate in Nelsonville.

Ile Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts Korea Watt's Ciuines Pharmacy Athens Starks Pharmacy Pomeroy Balls Pharmacy

Buchtel Social And Personal News

Illness and family visits feature the Buchtel notes. Imogene Newman is ill with flu and bronchitis. Mrs. Paul Tomlinson and family visited relatives in the area. Several gatherings, club meetings, and birthdays are noted with names and places in Akron area communities.

Youth Fellowship Elects Officers at First Presbyterian

Nelsonville youth group held supper Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church as officers were elected: Linden Evans president Jean Warner vice president and program chairman Sue Metianiel secretary Jane Krieg social chairman. Vesper service led by Canthia Asneman and Dick Ash.

Nelsonveille Suppet First Presbyterian Church All O'Clork Limd Evans Jean Warner Sue Mefianiel Jane Kreg Canthia Asneman Dick Ash Westminster Foundation Ohio University Sue McDaniel Totune McDaniel Tran Warner Trish Shafer David Davis Linyd Evans Janie Krieg Fancy Lanny McManus Elgyra Thompson Marjorie Kline Pauline De-Long Jacqueline Green Mable Cummins Ann Preston Patt Huddy Earbara Evans Willis Wolfe Lloyd Evans

Emblem Club To Hold Monthly Meeting in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Emblem Club will hold its monthly social meeting Tuesday evening March 26 at the Elks Club. All officers are asked to meet at 7 30 for inspection practice.

Nelsonville Emblem Club Elks’ Club

Retta Howe Class Hosts Monthly Methodist Meet

The Retta Howe Class of the Methodist Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs Gerald Wallace's home on St Charles Street. President Bessie Stephenson led the gathering with reports from the secretary and treasurer, while guests enjoyed games and devotion led by the hostesses.

Nelsonville Gerald Wallace St Charles St Donald Dunkle Leonard Bateman Retta Howe Methodist Church Walser Bessie Stephenson Ness

Taylor Ridge Social Mention

Community notes from Taylor Ridge record a funeral for Charles Rotinette at Millfeld Church of Christ with burial in Hilltop Cemetery. visits and family events include Davis golden wedding in Jacksonville and various locals visiting relatives in nearby towns. Entries mention travel from Daxton Glouster and Athens with social duties and military discharge updates.

Taylor Ridge Fred Olbers Clifford Olbers Daxton Emmett Olbers Glouster Charles Rotinette Millfeld Church of Christ Hilltop Cemeteria Davis Fred Kempton Maplewood John Davis 7Ville Harry Richards H. A. Rogers Joseph Wilson Erma KcCaughey Roger Roseville Maria Lee Dunn Girard William Davis David Swartz Bile Carl Welling Jacksonville Davis Taylor Ridge Church of Mont Davis Mona Joan Athens

Maxville Community Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Mrs Join Helber and Mrs Francis Merrick with daughter Mats visit in Columbus. Residents travel to Lancaster for hospital care and Farm Bureau meeting in Somers. Readers note multiple calls on illness and family visits among Bremen Logan and Columbus residents over the weekend.

Maxville Join Helber Francis Merrick Daught Mats Columbus Somers Finy Vanatta Amanda Wilson Lancaster Stella Mohler Dick Richards Harold Ackers Alfred Rowland Mir Albert Sheets Ed Jones Bridgeport Bott Sheets Clarence Cummons Bremen RFD David Handyshell Ray Griggs Carl Griggs Z. W. Wilson J. E. Griggs William Spohn Ray Vanatta

Second Title In 3 Years For Middies

Middletown wins Class A championship at Toledo, undefeated season, beating Akron North 42 37 to claim state title for second time in three years. Farmer wins Class B crown at Springfield after beating Worthington 36 32.

Harold Harrikcson Associated Press Middletown Farmer Mighty Ohio Middies Toledo Springfield Cassactory Teleria Woodward Akron North Bradford Worthington Bellevue Jim Smithy Don Bolton Omer Blevins Paul Lanson Milton Wells Jim Harris East Liverpool Middletown Victory George Houck Rovner Greene Tigers Ollie Zedaker Wil H Ed Lord Tiger Waynesburg Championship Tigers Leighton Fritz Lord Robert Beerbower Tom Hartman Oluf Rasor Av—Vern Petrie Akron Fal Crane Walter Ashbaugh John Kornowa Toledo Woodward Bob Sadowski Robert Shorver Earl Nash Bernard Biggums Ben Trillt Jack Davis

Ohio Bowler Misses 300 Game in Elks Tourney

Chet Glass of Springfield fell five pins short of a perfect 300 as he and Bob Palmer led the doubles division of the Elks State Bowling Tournament with a 1.366. Marshall and Bullo of Canton were second with 1.307 while Disbennet and Winterseller of Marion tied for third. Arnold Mansheld led singles with a 689. In New York Don Otten of Bowling Green University accepted an invitation to the All-Star East West game at Madison Square Garden to play for the West.

Dayton Chet Glass Springfield Bob Palmer Glass Palmer Marshall Bullo Canton Disbennet Winter- Seller Marion Arniz Mansheld All-Stars New York Don Otten Bowling Green University Ohio Madison Square Garden Herald- Tribune Fresh Air Fund Otten I

Fullerton Round-Up Signals Lacrosse Push and Miscellany

A chaotic sports column notes lacrosse efforts at Albuquerque Indian School led by ex Fensselaer coach Starzenssl. It references Elroy signing with the Chicago Rockets, Giants coach Mara on Soldier Field, Braves canopy plans, Ben Carnevale’s golf prowess in Chapel Hill, LIU returnees Howie and Lenny Rader amid eligibility questions, LSU coaches’ car crash attack, plus Penn and Villanova publicity quips and a Doc Blanchard brick-house jab.

New York Starzenssl Fensselaer Albuquerque Elroey John Chicago Rockets Football Giants Jack Mara Soldiers Field Boston Braves Tres Bal Park Ben Carnevale North Carolina Basket‘ Gooc Chapel Hall Estelle Lawson Page

All-Star High School Football Game Planned by Grid Coaches

The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association announces an All-Star game in Toledo on Aug. 15 as part of a nationwide clinic. Twenty four players per squad will be chosen from last season’s All-Ohio selections and AP News teams, with two squads practicing Aug. 9 and coached by OSU’s Paul Bialer and assistants. The game will rotate among five districts and be a yearly event.

Toledo Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Jack Mollenkof Toledo Waite Associated International News Service United Press Ohio State Wate High School Associated Press Ohio Leonard Corbin Warren Bruce Beatty Canton Lincoln Richard O'Hanlon East Liverpool Robert Platz Martins Ferry Robert Lally Cleveland Cathedral Latin Charles Siford Lima South Clinton Knitz

Snead Boasts His Golf Winnings

Greensboro Open winner Sam Snead remains hot as professional golf tours head to the Charlotte Open. His 270 stroke play at Sedgefield Country Club earned $1,500, lifting his 1946 total to $6,732.50 and placing him third in money winnings behind Hogan and Nelson.

Greensboro N. C Sam Snead Charlotte Byron Nelson Jacksonville Fla Sedgefield Country Club Ben Hogan Hershey Beron Nelson Toledo Ohio

Feller Tops Reds In Grapefruit Showdown

Bob Feller, the sole Indian to win among Cleveland pitchers, shut out Reds batter Mike McCormick twice in four innings as Cincinnati beat Cleveland 7-3 in the opener. Allie Reynolds was roughed for five in the eighth, and the second game ended 7-6 in favor of Cincinnati with mostly reserves. Development of Bill Peterman as a catcher could fill the Phillies backstop hole.

Tampa. Fla P—Rapid Robert Feller Cleveland Cincinnati Reds Johnny Vander Meer Feller Mike McCormick Reds McCormick

Dodgers discuss trade for Mickey Owen to Cardinals

In May trade chatter from Orlando reports the Brooklyn Dodgers may send 24 year old catcher Mickey Owen back to the Cardinals. The clubs reportedly seek left handed pitcher Max Lanier in exchange for Owen who is awaiting his navy discharge.

Orlando Fla Mickey Owen Dodgers St. Louis Max Lanier

Etten Likely Opens Season at Yankees First Base

In a major roster reshuffle manager Joe McCarthy moved Nick Etten to his No. 1 Yankees lineup at first base. Johnny Sturm and Buddy Hassett were sent to the Bradenton squad in a wholesale personnel shift.

Sarasota Fla Nick Etten New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Etten Johnny Sturm Buddy Hassett Bradentown

Voiselie Likely Giants Opening Day Pitcher

Miami report notes manager Mel Ott has not confirmed the move but Bill Voiselie appears set for the April 16 opening day start. The right hander threw a complete nine inning game, limiting Boston to seven hits as the Giants beat the Braves 7-2.

Miami Fla Mel Ott Bill Voiselie New York Giants Boston Braves

Phillies and Athletics Split City Series in Miami

Philadelphia Phillies tied the City series with the Athletics 3-2 in Miami Beach. The teams now have two wins each and will open the season at Shibe Park.

Miami Beach Fla Philadelphia Phillies Athletics Shibe Park

Torres Signs With Washington Senator Infielder

Havana report states Bernardo Pasquel said Gilberto Torres had not signed to play in Mexico this season and had not been contacted recently. Torres reportedly returned his contract to Washington owner Clark Griffith earlier this week.

Havana Bernardo Pasquel Gilberto Torres Washington Senaor Mexico Pasquel Torres Clark Griffith

Savoldi Quits Promoting Wrestling for Midwest Sports

Chicago based promoter Joe Savoldi, ex Notre Dame fullback, resigns from fight promotion duties. He served as promoter here after returning from overseas duty and will devote all his time to wrestling with Midwest Sports, Inc. of Chicago.

Chicago Joe Savoldi Notre Dame Midwest Sports, Inc Savold Wresting

Reserve Coach Returns to Cleveland 1

Dick Luther 26 returns as assistant football coach at Western Reserve University as spring practice begins under Head Coach Tom Davies. Luther, a star tackle at Reserve before the war, left the staff in 1942 to join the Navy while the Red Cats start a new season amid postwar adjustments.

Cleveland Dick Luther Western Reserve University Red Cats Tom Davies Luther Navy

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