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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1946

Page

2

PTA Groups Install Officers and Hold May Day

Nelsonville PTA units Central and East wrapped year with officer installations and a May Day indoors due to rain. Central honored Band Boosters president S. S. Steenrod, approved a $150 playground fund, and announced new officers. East staged a May Queen ceremony and a musical program featuring high school and elementary students before a tea.

Snelsonville PTA Central East S. S. Steenrod Band Boosters Club Prin. C. Roy Tomlinson Harry Kelley, Jr Elizabeth Linton Tom Sheppard Ralph Weymiller Robbin Gardner Tomlinm Kelley Ter Mary Ann Kinneer Patty Mender Danny Knight Sue Bullock Janice Howson Patty Figgins Verna Cable Sonja Syx Joanne McManaway Nancy Devol Joyce Anderson Gav Windle Phillis Barber Judy Porter Shirley Merz Linda Betkus Shirley Murphy Patty Conner Barbara Call Margaret Bateman Donna Howson Patty Standall Judy Rowe Elizabeth Ann Hall Carmelita McCray Toby Hall Betty Vandyke Shirley Windle Donna Carpenter Kay Cope America the Beautiful James Gilbert Virginia Fick Patty Partlow

Intoxication Is Charged To Five Men

Five arraignments on intoxication complaints were held in Mayor Oral Daugherty's court. All defendants were fined $25 plus costs after pleading guilty. Hayes Carnes of Haydenville was jailed for non payment. Others include Roy Flowers of Nelsonville and Mearl Lowery of Carbondale. George Auflick of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving. Ivan Matheny of Carbondale was fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace. Mon day arraignments include Ray Dupier for assault and battery and Ralph Perry for disturbing the peace. Kenneth M. Beery pleaded guilty to failing to show an operator's license and was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Hayes Carnes Haydenville Athens County Roy Flowers Guy Fellem Nelsonsville Mearl Lowery Carbondale Earlville Washington Ohio George Auflick This City Ivan Matheny Ray Dupier Mary Dupier Ralph Perry Disturbing the Peace Kenneth M. Beery State Highway Patrol

Margaret Johnson to Host Tuesday in Welsonville

Miss Margaret Johnson to be hostess Tuesday evening at Mrs. James Knight's home for Fidelis Class of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mary Thompson will lead devotions. Nelsonville Loyal Workers Class meeting postponed until further notice.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers Class The Methodist Church

Maxville News Notes highlights local events and visits

Maxwellville area briefs list local social visits and travel. Notables include Rev. Ervin Sprang exhibiting slides in Maxville, and residents like Mr. and Mrs. Griggs, Mrs. Lara Wolfe, and Mrs. Grace Woods hosting or traveling. Voting at Monday Creek and local candidates are noted, with several residents mentioned by name alongside hospital convalescence and family gatherings.

Maxville Ervin Sprang Lancaster Methodist Church Carl Griggs Ray Griggs Zanesville Lara Wolfe Roy Heidlebaugh George Wolfe Gene David Mohler Judy Jim Floyd Angle Hocking Valley Hospital Amanda Wilson Logan H. A. Wilson George Poling Sam Dillon Burdella Franklin Wolfe John Westenhaver Mame Grace Woods Columbus Ralph Woods William Goodlive Lancaster Bis Goodlive New Lexington Ralph Palmer Cleveland James Palmer Monday Creek Township Messrs John Howdyshell Arthur Smith Paul Summel Carl Mohler Genesee Ill Ciara Mohler Monday Creek Frank J. Lausche Steer Thomas J Thomas E. McQuald Hebert Fon Onlo Central Combhe Herman A- Wilson Lillian McQuaid

Opening of League Planned for Tonight

Nelsonville city plans to open the softball league at the City Playground tonight at 5 45 p m if no further rain occurs. The Junior Twilight Baseball League is set to open on Tuesday evening May 21, weather permitting, announced by Paul Wiley director.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Paul Wiley

Past Resident Dies at 38 in Columbus Heart Attack

Herbert Moore formerly of Nelsonville, aged 38, died Friday at his Columbus home from a heart attack. A World War I veteran and watchman for Capital City Products Co. in Columbus, he is survived by his wife Margaret B. Moore. Burial was at Greenlawn. services were at Rutherford Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Monday with the party leaving for Nelsonville afterward.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Herbert Moore Columbus Capital City Products Co Moore Margaret B. Moore Rutherford Funeral Home

Nelsonville church wedding for Miss Martha Pergrin and William Howe

Nelsonville First Methodist Church hosted the open ceremony on May 18 at 3 30 pm. Miss Martha Mae Pergrin daughter of Mrs Doris Pergrin and William Miles Howe son of Mr and Mrs Miles H Howe were married in a Ting ceremony with lil ies orchids and pastel wool gowns. The reception followed at the bride's home. The couple plan to live in Columbus after a brief wedding trip.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Martha Mae Pergrin Doris Pergrin William Miles Howe Miles H.howe William Martel George Ralph W. Parks Jessie Pergrin Elizabeth Shafer Margaret Warren Sam Howe James Fri Bronxville James Pergrin Bob Howe Raymond Howe Donald George Margaret Johnson Miss Pergrin Ohio University Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus Mr. Howe

Hogan Wins Rich Tourney at Colonial National Invitation

Fort Worth breathes as Ben Hogan shoots a five under par 65 to win the Colonial National Invitation at Colonial Country Club. He finishes with a stage moving round, erases a three stroke deficit to Harry Todd, and finishes with a record course score. Hogan’s win pushes yearly earnings to 17,819.50, leading the field by over 37,000.

Fort Worth Tex Ben Hogan Atom Colonial Country Club Little Ben Harry ‘Todd Dallas Hershey

Close Frays In Ohio State League

The Zanesville Dodgers edged the Springfield Giants 2 to 1 in a Sunday doubleheader and won the nightcap 8 to 4 to take a slim lead in the Ohio State League. Zanesville improved to 12 wins 4 losses while Springfield stood 11 and 4. Also noted, Marty Broussard, 25, became head trainer at Baton Rouge after starting as LSU pitcher at 21.

Associated Fress Zanesville Baton Rouge Marty Broussard Louisiana State

Belmont Stakes Preview Threatens Gallant Fox Record

Gallant Fox’s record could fall as Assault aims to win the Belmont on June 1 to complete the Triple Crown. Assault has four wins in five starts this season and trails the record by about $82,155, with Gallant Fox’s prior earnings noted at $908,275 from 1930. The Belmont, Wood Memorial, Derby and Preakness purse totals are cited for context.

NEW York NEA Assault Gallant Fox Belaie Stud William Woodward Arsault

Ferris Eyes 20 Wins In Second Major League Season

Boston righthander Dave Ferriss aims to become the first pitcher since 1903 04 to win 20 games in consecutive seasons. After a 4 0 shutout of Detroit, he leads the American League with five straight wins and is chasing a historic double. The Tigers fall 3 1 as Hal Newhouser loses despite six innings of strong pitching. The Yankees sweep the Indians, cutting Boston�s lead. Spud Chandler and Allie Reynolds shine in the doubleheader. The crowd at Biggs Stadium nears 57 130 as Detroit slips further back.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Dave Boo) Ferriss Boston Red Sox Shaw Miss Jake Weimer Chicago Cubs Cub Grover Pete) Alexander Imortals Pete Phillies Wes Ferrell Cleveland Indians Ferriss Sox Detroit Tigers Detroit Hal Henhouser Tigers Red Hose Faul Dizzy) Trout Ted Williams Wewhouser Hal Hank Greenberg Jimmy Outlaw Dick Wakefield Tiger Biggs Stadium New York Yankees Red Sox Indians Cleveland Spud Chandler Allie Reynolds

Yesterday's Results In Baseball Leagues

Yesterday's scores across the American Association National League and American League list match results for St Paul Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia and others with final tallies and standings from the day across multiple cities and teams.

American Association Club Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Toledorah Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus National Leagle Club St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati New York Aa Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Weer New York Detroit Washington J. Louis Cleveland Chicago Toledo Cleveland Wilson Walters Brookyn Webber Passeau Wright Russo

Baseball Scores and Standings Amidst Mix of Games

A round of night games featured the Cardinals sustaining their NL lead with a 9-5 opener win led by Max Lanier and a 4-0 shutout powered by Harry Brecheen. Ed Heusser's pitching blanked Cincinnati as Brooklyn slid. Washington swept Chicago in a two game set. Ted Lyons extended his complete game streak with Lyons coughing up a 4-3 and 7-1 split in a Cubs-White Sox doubleheader. The Pirates and Giants split a doubleheader. the A’s exploded for 18 hits in a 13-2 nightcap win. Hialeah racecourse nears spring with fields set for training, vegetables planted on the infield.

St. Louis Eddie Dyer Max Laniér Harry Brecheen Philadelphia Redbirds Lanier Brecheen Stan Musial Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Ed Heusser Cincinnati Reds Pete Reiser Dodgers Grady Hatton Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Ted Lyons Lyons Mickey Vernon Nats Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Dick Culler Jefthanders Pittsburgh New York Giants Pirates Giants Bue Southpaw Fritz Ostermueller

Fullerton's Roundup: Chicago track plans and football notes

Hottest unconfirmed report speaks of a new racetrack near Chicago nine miles from the loop with night racing. All-America Conference Rockets offer season tickets for an all-star NFL champions game. Syracuse U spring football starts, Biggie Munn cites scrimmage idea, Penn outfielders show promise. Louis Schultz throws a no-hit game for Townsend Mass HS with 20 walks in 6-2 win.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Chicago Indiana Line Loop Rockets Biggie Munn Syracuse U Ox Dagrosa Michigan Jimmy Smith Billy Conn U. of Pennsylvania Louis Schultz Townsend Mass Acton High

Dickshot Traded From Hollywood Stars to Milwaukee

Heavy hitting former major leaguer Big John ny Dickshot has been sold from the Hollywood Stars to Milwaukee of the American Association. Terms were not disclosed.

Dickshot Brewers Hollywood Big Johnny Dickshot The Hollywood Stars Milwaukee of American Association

SEO Baseball Tourney Play To End Today

The Southeastern Ohio High School baseball tournament resumes with semi finals and finals today under clearing skies. Ath en Bulldogs meet Irenton diamondmen as Max Duncan tests Irenton pitching while Robinson covers the Ironton defense. Portsmouth clashes with Lancaster in class A and Plains meets Glenford in class B with Oren Hursey and Bill Thompson set as one hitters in previous games. Washington faces Chesapeake in the Class EB game, shaping a tight night for a payoff round.

Ohio Ironton Nen Portsmouth Lancaster the Plains Glenford Oren Hursey Bill Thompson Washington Chesapeake

Taylor Leads Saints in Shutout Pair at Columbus

Harry Taylor powered the St Paul Saints with two more three run hits as they swept the Red Birds 6-0 and 9-0 in Columbus, narrowing the gap to seven percentage points behind Louisville. Louisville split with Kansas City while Indianapolis lost in extras at Milwaukee. Joe DiMaggio Jr. is listed as first baseman for Los Angeles City College.

St Paul Saints Louisville Colonels Harry Taylor Taylor Saints Red Birds Columbus Louisville Kansas City Louiisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Brews Toledo Mud Hens Millers LOS Angeles Joe DiMaggio N. Y. Yankee Los Angeles City College

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