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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1945

Page

2

Middleport Seniors Present The Triumphant Bachelor

Middleport High School seniors will stage The Triumphant Bachelor a three act comedy Friday evening May 4. The bachelor Franklin Ginther proves to three married friends he knows more about feminine nature than they do. The cast includes Ben Brittan Jonn Kircher Bob Farley Robert Tewksbury and David Emery Marvin Murray with wives and other roles filled by local actors. Tickets are on sale locally and may be reserved at Martin and Roller Drug Store after 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Middleport Middleport High School Franklin Ginther Ben Brittan Jonn Kircher Bob Farley Robert Tewksbury David Emery Marvin Murray Barbara Brittan Susan Allensworth Jessie Emery Janet Rusell Imaid Martin and Roller Drug Store

Service Men From Pomeroy In War News

Family notices from Pomeroy report Clifford Bauer in the U S Navy and Sgt Don Hart of the 4th USMC wounded in action in the South Pacific. Ralph Calvert states he is on Palawan Island in the Philippines and expects furlough home soon. Cpl Everett Lightfoot was wounded in Germany, moved to a French hospital, and had reached England after serving with the First Army. Local arrivals include S Ser and Mrs Donald E McKenzie from Seattle.

Women's Association First Presbyterian Church Anna Burgy Columbus Robert Winebrenner Otis Hesson New Haven Emmett Young Edith Young Albert Hawkins Cleveland Cleveland General Hospital Hawkins Germany United States A. J. Beaver Glenn Osborne I. S. Army Air Corps Osborne Lemoyne Osborne Norfolk William Stansbury Camp Ellis Beaver Ohio Clarence Root R. C. Burton Markle Ind Fort Wayne George Childs Minnie Gilmore Land Pete /Stace Chappelle ‘Talbott John Dixon, Jr Charleston Ernest Ward Mary Jean Bailey Huntington Doris ‘Bailey Kanawha Valey Hospital Herman Bailey H. A. Rothrack Bess Sanhorn Robert Harris Walter Hayes Jackson Mondas Pomeroy Ed Bauer Clifford Bauer U.S. Navy Don Hart South Paci Hart 4Th Division USMC DB. B. Williams Syracuse Mary Calvert Ralph Coward Calvert Mo. M. M Palawan Island Philippines Seattle Wash S. Ser Donald E. McKenzie Everett Lightfoot France England Lightfoot First Army

Meigs Delegation Heads to House Hearing on Flood Aid

A Meigs County delegation led by Judge Edgar Ervin and Mayor George Howell will attend a House Finance Committee hearing on a bill to provide flood damage relief for mulhe roads school buildings and highways. The group will be joined by Cham ber of Commerce members and Middleport officials and travel with free transport on state controlled bridges. Additional local officials and about a dozen Pomeroy Chamber members will join for the later session. An Athens delegation led by C D Schafer is expected to attend.

Pomeroy Edgar Ervin George Howell A. Smith Chamber of Commerce C. 0 Fisher Middleport Glenroy Feving Pomeras Pomeroy and Mason Bridge Middle Port

Pvt Jack E Howells Wounded In Action In Belgium Hospitalized

Mrs Opal Taylor says War Department confirms Pvt Jack E Howells has been wounded in action and is hospitalized in Liege Belgium. This marks his third hospitalization after a Sherman tank fell 65 feet with several crew injured and others killed. he previously was reported missing.

Middleport Jack E. Howells

Pomeroy social notes and county church events

Pomeroy iCouncil of Church Women hosts Meigs County Council for May Fellowship Day with a potluck lunch and a discussion on Qar Town. Pomeroy Chapter No 86 OES to meet May 1 at 7:30. Local residents attend to birthdays, military service updates, and travel between Columbus and Camp Hood Texas. Notables include Edith Bowen, Alice Smith Nease, Minerva Pryor, K D Amsbury, Clara Showers of Toledo, Sgt Cecil Ward, Dr Carl Wolfe, Lt Don Fenneman, and Mrs Mankin families.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomeroy Personals O.E.S Pomeroy Majsonic Temple Edith Bowen Alice Smith Nease Minerva Pryor K. D. Amsbury San Carlos ‘Opera Company Columbus George F. Kehrer Wheeling IV. Va Clarence Andrews Charles Marcinko Marcinko Mary Jo Georgianna Manning Robert Maxine Eskew Andrews Jacob Ament Elwood Bowers Harry Schwab Jack Thomas Grace Episcopal Guild John Leitwiler Edward Ebershach Vida Ihe Clara Showers Toledo John Bowen Syracuse Amy Handling Bowen Cecil Ward Riverview Sgt Belgium Carl Wolfe U. S. Army U.S Pomeroy High School Fremont Bertram Grueser Val Grueser Minersville Gorgia Don Fenneman U. S. Army Air Corps Betty Young Danny Clark Margaret Hivey Alexandria Fennemans Tampa Field Texas Thomas Mankin Tommy Camp Hood Tex

Farm Council Meets In April At Home Of G A Young

MINERSVILLE Advisory Council No 3 met at G A Young s home for April with six families and 14 visitors attending. The discussion focused on the 18 year old group. Attendees included Roy Riffle Henry Whipple Tressa Andrews N G Rose Denver Baker Pearl Mora Victor Whipple Paul Sayre William Mekelvey Whitney Ingraham and the host and hostess. Music was by Paul Sayre.

Minersville—Advisory Council No. 3 G. A. Young Roy 'Riffle Henry,Whipple Tressa Andrews Joe Whipple N. G. Rose Denver Baker Pearl Mora Victor Whipple Paul Sayre Wiliam Mekelvey Whitney Ingra‘ham G. A. Young and Son William Meielvey Norman Rose

Cubs Tigers Pace Early In Clash Of Spring Pitching

The Associated Press notes Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs pace early spring action with strong pitching and timely hitting. Across leagues pitchers like Trout Benton Newhouser Passeau Wyse and Salkeld deliver shutouts and near-perfect efforts as teams combine for homers and low batting averages.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Chicago Cubs Bengals Dizzy Trout al Berton Hal ‘Newhouser Charley Grimm Bruinburners Hank Wyse Pittsburgh Bill Salkeld Detroit Chicago Tiger Iblan Cubs Steve O'Neill Russ Derry Nework Yankees Harlem New York Giants Boston Braves Butch Nieman iWine Claude Passeau Bob Chipman Wyse Trout Benton Grimm Hod Lisentee Guy Bush Reds Brooklyn Frankie Frisch Bucs St. Persi Bill Voiseiler Giants Rip Sewell Newhouser Bucky Walters Cincinnati Mort Cooper Phillies Pirates

Dietrich Out For Month After Elbow Operation

Chicago White Sox pitcher Bill Dietrich may miss a month after surgery to remove four lone chips from his pitching elbow. He won only one start this season and is expected to be released from the hospital in a couple of days. Dr. Joan Claridge called the operation highly successful.

Chicago Bil Dietrich Chicago White Sox Joan Claridge

Fullerton's Roundup of War Memorial Plans and Sports News

Brooklyn Legion eyes indoor arena as war memorial after failing Dodgers bid. Red Dutton consulted. Newark Legion seeks bicycle racing revival. War memorials commission lists 900 prospective sites. Also notes University of Richmond baseball rally and future football hopes, plus local broadcasting and bowling trivia.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Brooklyn American Legion Thet Dodgers Red Dutton Brooklyn Newark N. J Legionnaires New Jersey Legion Commission For Living

Northwestern Wildcat stand on bond drive boosts hits

Northwestern players headline a seventh war bond drive on campus. Nine business sponsors pledge to buy $100 bonds for each hit and putout by a Wildcats player in today’s game against Notre Dame. Local civic leaders and fans rally as outfield and infield figures from St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia and other teams contribute to the drive.

Evanston Northwestern Univer Eetree Ichicage St. Louis Boston Notre Dame Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Northwestern Wildcat Ad- Sahadeema Washington Cleveland Au Long Beach Calif Ter Charles Red) Ruffing Ww. L. Pet New York Yankee Milwaukee Army Indianapolis Camp Lee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul

Fight Results At Ringside In Mixed Bout Card

A mixed results page lists Baltimore Georgie Kochan outpointing Johnny Carter in Philadelphia while Berry Wright defeats Stanley Miller in New York. Separately, investigators report no arson evidence after two successive fires at a New Orleans fairgrounds track. Also noted are collegiate teams sweeping eight events and funeral services for Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Baltimorh Georgie Kochan Akron Johnny Carter Philadelphia Providence Berry Wright Cleveland Stanley Miler New York New Orleans Fairgrounds Race Track Campbell Raffrey U. S. Naval Academy Franklin D.roosevelt

Browns to raise pennant before 30 000 tonight

St Louis Browns prepare a pennant raising before a crowd expected to top 30 000. Commissioner Happy Chandler and AL officials attend as the first night game of the season opens under floodlights with a vintage exhibition by 1920s era Browns veterans before a game against the Cleveland Indians.

Browns ST. Louis Hollywood St. Louis Browns Senai A. B Chandler Sball Harridge Leslie J. O'Connor Chicago Fand Annie Latham St Louis Latham Yankee Stadium New York Cleveland Indians

Brewers Steady at AA Lead After Week

Brewers stretch lead in American Association after 6-1 win over St Paul as Floyd Speer tosses three hitters. Minneapolis rallies to 5-3 vs Kansas City while Indianapolis crushes Toledo 11-5. Columbus at Louisville rained out. New matchups listed as teams move to new pastures.

Press Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville MilwWeaukee Minneapolis Jim Mains Indians

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young

A vintage style medical promo claims a new product Tromone combines vitamins and hormones to revive vitality for men past middle age. It asserts improved attitude, zest, and life pleasures, promising the same spirited youthfulness as before. The ad urges follow directions and lists Gallaher Drug Company and pharmacists as sources.

Jake Tromone Gallaher Drug Company Grugpists

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middleport Council D.C. Miller David Darst Miller Darst Cross Houdashelt Ruswell Zerkle Office of Defense Transportation C. ©. Fisher E. M. Burton B & L Cab Company Council R. C. Fowler Richmond Burton San Carlos Grand Opera HE. & Russell O.D.T Pri Maries Frank Vroman Railroaders C. G. Fisher Countl John Milch Mason ,Clinin Sharon Marie Freda Mitch Joe Har Brecht Jessie Mitch Joe Harbrecht Pomerox Ralph Sherman Joe Mace Mitch Meigs Belgian Hospital Pomeroy Social Notes Farm Council Meets Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Mary Boland Henry O'Neill March OF Time Comedy and News Bendyvue Algeria James Mason Cacia Lehman Welter Bills Nevada Bobby Socks Allyn Joslyn Evelyn Keyes Smi Thoreday Tigers Bill Dietrich Fullerton University of Richmond Charley Beaudry Marquette University High School Ray Dumont Peoria Hank Reichelderner Vera—srs Oscar Tueto Houston 6Th Division BOND Nation Brews Boothe Colegroves Market Love Brothers Plax Firisa Lowe Brothers Peneen Lowe Brothers High Standard Rouse Paint Mi S Eatonme Leb Ua Hdwe. Co CP Gas
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