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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1946
Page
2
City of Nelsonville’s April financial statement reports total funds balance at 51 880.03 as of April 30, auditor Helen DeVore notes, with March 31 balance 50 7289 and April receipts 9 88556 while disbursements reached 8 73746.
Nelsonville notes describe the Hyperion Club annual spring tea with spring decor and guest arrangements. Reports from the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Cleveland are summarized by Mrs Oral Faugherty and Mrs W H Hyde. Mrs Julius Fischer reviews the book Anything Can Happen by George and Helen Pashley. Dinner guests include W W Warren and family with Capital University friends. Local social notices list visits from Columbus and Marietta residents and extended family gatherings.
The Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs Ruth White with Mrs Mary Rawlings assisting. The Class President Mrs Mane Ashworth presided and ten members plus one guest, Mrs Stacil Wichens, attended. hostesses served lunch. Public notices include Alpha Delta House Association meeting in Athens on May 27 1948 and a US Marshal seizure case against The F J Beasley Company in Athens regarding adulterated Jackson Brand Condensed Tomato Soup.
Mother's Day was celebrated in Nelsonville with programs across city churches. Grace Leslie spoke at Ohio University and Rev L E Evans preached at First Presbyterian. Churches reported large attendance and gifts for oldest, youngest, and most-family mothers. choirs sang and children presented programs.
Fifteen Athens County Selective Service District No 2 servicemen filed their discharges last week. Names include William Bradford King, Robert Jackson Atbell, William Vaughn Addis, Donald Frisby, Leroy Sullivan, Harold Hoch, Eugene Williams, Charles Mace Hammond, James Harling Music, Jesse Cain, Worley Baughman, Carl Boggs, Eugene Hammond, Robert Johnson, and Robert DeLong. Joseph Aust Jr now stationed in Columbus registered with Local Board 2. Hoak and Chalfant recently honorably discharged have re enlisted.
Tri Psi Sorority guests enjoyed a decorated gathering Monday evening with Ruth B Cunningham welcoming attendees. Local artists Janet Cope Linda Sue Tharp Robert Morris performed, followed by refreshments. A future annual kid party for senior girls is planned for May 13.
In Nelsonville, two men faced fines after separate affidavits filed by Mayor Qual Daugherty. Denver Harris Bartlett pleaded guilty to speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Jerry F. Linton pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge, was fined 25 dollars and costs, and committed to the county jail pending settlement.
Nelsonville district reports Robert L. VanBibber returns to base after a five day leave spent at his grandmother Mary A Dorst’s home. He recently completed neural psychiatry training at George Washington University and expects overseas duty upon return.
A meeting of all Decoration Day planners is set for Monday at 6 p m in the Legion Building. The committee includes Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars and World War I and II veterans.
Santa Monica based Lio-Da-Mar topples the field as 120 five-man squads enter the final ABC team event. The 62 day Congress Arcade of Chicago leads with a 990.1 home average, while no standings changes were recorded yesterday.
Harold Harrison reports Devilbiss and Akron North as leading favorites for the 1946 Class A high school track championship with district meets looming Friday and Saturday to qualify for the state meet in Columbus. Devilbiss won its third straight major meet by taking the Miami Relays at Miami University with Springfield finishing as runner-up.
Cleveland Indians split a doubleheader with St Louis, Bobby Feller earning his seventh win in a 5 4 10 inning win. Ohio State fans forecast a strong 1946 season and questioned early first team selections after spring practice. Kadla won the Western Hatiness Grand Prix at Santa Anita in a mile and a quarter.
In a busy baseball card, Cincinnati and Boston split two of three, with Reds ace Bucky Walters and rookie Ewell Blackwell dominating the Cards. Detroit’s Dizzy Trout continued a streak, while the Red Sox and Yankees battled, and Dodgers and Braves kept pressure in the standings amid late-season drama.
British boxing figures probe Bruce Woodcock Maurice clash next Friday as Hurst seeks more next-aimed challengers. Derby Derby Sussex horse Hampden's owner William Dupont Jr ponders racing odds near Wilmington Delaware with famed jockeys Arcaro and Jessop. Ex Marine Al Schmid, blind Guadalcanal veteran, to appear in film Playing By Ear after golf coaching. North-South Lacrosse players agree to self-fund travel if needed. Doc Parshall drives from Urbana to Santa Anita for grand circuit meet in three days.
Yesterday's results include American Association games: Kansas City 8 Columbus 7 in 11 innings. Kansas City 3 Columbus 0. Toledo 8 Milwaukee 3. Toledo 7 Milwaukee 6. Indianapolis 12 Minneapolis 4. Minneapolis 8 Indianapolis 5. St Paul 2 Louisville 1. St Paul 2 Lonaville 5. National and American Leagues: Boston 6 New York 5 and 7 2. Brooklyn 18 Philadelphia 4. Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 1. Cincinnati 4 St Louis 2. Cincinnati 5 St Louis 1. American League: Boston 3 New York 1. Philadelphia 6 Washington 4. Washington 3 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 4 St Louis 3. St Louis 0 Cleveland 3. Detroit 4 Chicago 1.
In AA baseball, Toledo and Kansas City advanced by taking doubleheaders. The Mud Hens beat Milwaukee 7 to 6 in Toledo, and Kansas City defeated Columbus 8 to 7 in the opener and 9 to 0 in the nightcap. Louisville won two of three at St Paul, and Indianapolis split with Milwaukee, with Mullers plating three in the eleventh to win the second game after Indianapolis took the first.
Milwaukee at Columbus Pyle vs McEland Kansas City at Toledo Muldovan vs Sanford St Paul at Indianapolis Nicholas vs Cecil Minneapolis at Louisville Abernathy vs Rudd AMERICAN LEAGUE St Louis Gakehouse Ferens at Cleveland Mrakauskes Embree two games Chicago Lee at Detroit New York Schumacher at Boston Konstanty National League Philadelphia Jurisich at Brooklyn Reed New York Schumacher at Boston Konstanty Man Had Brick In His Stomach For 10 Years ERB-HELP advertisement claims relief after 2 days with herbs cleansing bowels and easing digestion ERB-HELP promises blissful revival at Athens Pharmacy Betts Cut Rate Nelsonville Civil War era recall in ad text.
Nelson captures the Houston Open at River Oaks, posting 274 and $2,000 first prize. Byron Nelson leads the 1946 PGA year with four tour victories after finishing three under par on the 6,558 yard River Oaks course. Ben Hogan and Sam Snead finish tied for second and third respectively as the field totals are listed.
The London described horse Assault, famed for the Derby and Preakness, faced scorn from fans but proved his pace at Pimlico and Churchill Downs. He earned $99,120 for a record crowd as his total earnings rose to $243,370, placing him 32nd on the all-time money list.
Springfield vaulted to the league lead with a Sunday twin bill sweep over Middletown 6 to 1 and 2 to 1. Bridens three for four, Wilshaw’s one hitter, and Daytons Don Black’s strong first game pitched the Roses to victory. Richmond split with Caxton Indians as Rosés dropped to third. Zanesville won both ends of a doubleheader vs Marion, 5–4 and 3–0, while Lima and Newark split. Newark won 4–3 in the first, Lima took the second 9–3. Reds jubilant in Rochester after beating St Louis in a doubleheader to reclaim first place.
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