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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1945

Page

2

Plan Memorial Services At Middleport Cemetery

Memorial day events planned for Middleport Cemetery and the new Riverview cemetery with Mayor Fisher Congressman Jenkins and local officials to lead services. Activities include prayers, a firing squad, singing by the Church of Christ Quartet, and a dedicatory address. Names of local volunteers and institutions involved noted.

Middleport Riverview Cemeter A. Miller H. Nitt C M. Hennesy Major Co Meigs County War History Commission of Ohio Edgar Ervin Ss ©. Fisher Church of Christ Quartet Middleport Hill Cemetery H. A. Rothrock C. Q. Fisher Thomas A. Jenkins Feeney- Bennett Post H. J. Carr New Riverview Cemetery A. V. Howell Ohio War History Commission Jenkins Legionnaires Fisher Rmizaie Port

Memorial Services at Beech Grave Cemetery

Memorial program led by Onis Hil features speaker Tardater Wort mander Possitter Wiliams. The service occurs Wednesday morning at 1100 at Beech Grave Cemetery with no parade. Attendees meet at Ledon Hall at 600 and proceed to the cemetery.

Fombede Tardater Wortmander Possitter Wiliams Onis Hil Trey Wenstey Beech Grave Cemetery Ledon Hall George — Slowell Lemeth Avaihary Jane Howell Dave Eninn Peat Ota Fe Webster Gt Romard Terry Geaye Riba Pomp Mom Maine Pees

Farewell Party Honors Tamm Gabe at Fellowship

A farewell gathering at the United Methodist Church honored Tamm Gabe as he leaves for a new home. The congregation attended a program with a spaghetti supper and music.

Pastor Returns to Lead Community Event

Fragments describe a pastor returning for a local gathering with phrases about borders and peace. Readers are urged to attend a planned service and community discussion. The notes reference a speaker and a hopeful message for unity and renewal.

Jenkins To Speak At Memorial Event And Rededication

An upcoming memorial ceremony will feature a speaker from the LETART-Congressra group. The event includes a May 30 homecoming and a rededication of a board, with details about attendance and timing still to be announced.

Comail

Forester Speaks at Izaak Walton Meet in Meigs County

The Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League met at Odd Fellows Hall with 82 members. James D. Welk, assistant state forester, spoke on forestry and conservation, noting Ohio's dependence on outside lumber and praising the local chapter. A fish fry is planned for June 7 at Bow Seet Carp in Chester with Whitney Ingraham as fisheries chair. Garland Weaver, home on Navy furlough, was introduced. A film, Romance of Ohio Waters, was shown. The chapter now lists 310 members, 21 new since the last meeting.

Pomeroy Meigs County Iraak Walton League Odd Fellows Hall James D. Welk Welk Ohio Lw.l.a K. D. Amsbury Chester Whitney Ingraham Dayton Ashworth Oscar Roush Garland Weaver Emil Ball Meigs

Sacred Heart May Day Crown Honors Virgin Mary

Ceremonies at Sacred Heart Church featured Tudith Ann Hannum receiving the crown of roses for Mary mother of Jesus. First Communicant Class members processed in white dresses carrying flowers while Rev. Father Edwin Murphy delivered a catechetical sermon on Mary. Families from the parish attended with many gathering at the church for the service.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Church Tudith Ann Hannum Mary Jesus Edwin Murphy Catholi Church Father Murphy Mary Tresa Moyer Mary Jo “Lay Yvonne Hackett Megan Cluff Pata Reegle Mary Elizabeth Neuteling Charles Allensworth Donald Therack

History of Freedom Theme at First Bartz Church Service

Judge Ervin presided as speaker at First Bartz Church where the history of freedom framed Sunday’s service. Veterans and Boy Scouts joined in a World War II tribute with the flag ceremony and a trumpet echo ending the service.

Minn Kport Edgar Ervin Camron Pleas Smart Cavkin Cinther Amera Franklin Arthur Ely Mperath Ira Malcoly Wit Fens Sentra

Colubia Grangers Meet for Program

Colubia Grangers held a regular meeting Friday night with 23 members present. Fallawins program featured recitation Gor fishaw by Duame Jordan. deceased members were read, followed by a candlelight service and grave decorations. A free home talent radio show and jitney supper were announced for Wednesday night June 13.

Carpenter-Cooma Grange Gor Fishaw Duame Jordan H. FE. Starkey Seere

Independents Edge Rio Grande In Low-Scoring Rematch

Middleport Independents avenge a prior 2-2 tie by beating Rio Grande 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at the local ball park. U S Navy star ball turler Hindy mined the mound with three hits and a walk in four at bats and scored the lone run. Hindy struck out 12 as Middleport collected nine hits and held Rio Grande to four.

Mindleport Middleport Independents Rio Grande Guy Carson Joe Hindy U. S. Navy Ball Tuirler Middleport Hindy

Ohio Lawmaker Champions SB 39 for School Finance

Representative Benjamin F. Turner argues SB 39 as the remedy for school finance woes, contending Governor proposals would cut salaries for many Ohio educators. He cites current appropriations and enrollment declines, urging funding to sustain school efficiency through 1945–1947.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner Meigs County Daniels Cramer Ohio 95Th General Assembly General Assembly Boards of Education Nur Wathims

Stars Shine in Doubleheader Wins and Quarantine Notice

Dave Ferriss and Emmett O Brien led a Red Sox Ferns win with a fourteenth shutout inning, while ONeill limited opponents in the nightcap. Mort Cooper and Buck Walters delivered shutouts for their teams, Charley Schanz held the World Champion Carin to two hits, Bun Metheny and Oscar Grimes drove runs in the Yankees win, and quarantines hit Ronnie Beaver and a child of Mrs William Beaver at Vine Street.

Dave Ferriss Emmett O'Bill Red Sox Ferns Whites Loy O'Neill Mort Cooper Braves Bucky Walters Reds Cooper Bravag Walters Aightcap Charley Schanz Phillies Joe Reichler Boston Dave Boo) Ferriss Ferriss Chicago White Sox Tony Cuchernello Emmett O'Neill Sox Coeger Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Browns Yankees New York Rob Metheny Browns Pete Gray New York Giants Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Bucs Bill Voiselle Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Charley Sehanz Charley Sproul Sehanz Redbirds Detroit Washington Hal Newhouser Tigers Mickey Haefner Forrest Orrell

Boston Hill Stars Have Big Sunday

Boston fans saw star pitchers shine as Boo Ferriss and Mort Cooper led big league wins. Ferriss threw his sixth straight win and fourth shutout, dropping the White Sox to 7-0 and 2-1 twin bill success, while Cooper blanked the Reds 4-0 in the opener.

Miller Signs with Reds After Injury and Salary Dispute

Eddie Miller, former starting shortstop sidelined by a knee injury and salary dispute, agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Reds. General manager Warren Giles said Miller signed and left for the ballpark. terms were not disclosed.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Red Eddie Miller Warren C.giles Miller

League Leaders and Records From Baseball Notices

A compact summary lists leaders in batting hitting and pitching charts. Holmes of Boston tops national batting and hits with Lombardi of New York leading home runs and runs batted in Stephens of St Louis claims another home run mark while Stirnweiss and Washington figure in runs batted in. Floating repair ships patrol the Pacific offering 269 foot vessels with 24 hour readiness and 100000 feet of storage.

Holmes Boston Lombardi New York Barrett Pittsurgh Burkhardt St. Louis Cuccinella Chicagnia Stirnweiss Stephens Stinweiss St.ouis C.ington Ferris Wash Pacific

Athens Woman Finds Relief After ERB-HELP Treatment

An Athens woman suffered hours of spitting up an acid liquid after meals but now eats normally following ERB-HELP. She reports the change since starting the 12 herb formula, noting no gas or spitting since. Athens Pharmacy promotes the new medicine to readers.

Athens Satine

Fisherman's Paradise A Pa fishing hotspot on Spring Creek

Fullerton notes Fisherman's Paradise near State College draws about 1500 anglers for a six week season. Regulations ban hardware, require bartless lures, and set size limits with fines for worms. The area has no phones, a model for stream improvement and fly casting, yielding thousands of anglers and tons of trout annually.

Hugh Fullerton JK State College Fisherman's Paradise Paradise Spring Creek State College Bellefonte

Sarazen Urges Golf Revival As War Ends

Standings and results from major leagues precede veteran golfer Gene Sarazen who urged resuming major tournaments. He called on the United States Golf Association to revive the National Open at a metropolitan course in September and to restart the National Amateur and National Women's championships. He spoke in town while playing with Robert Hannegan, the postmaster general nominee.

Washington Gene Sarazen Connecticut Robert Hannegan United States Golf Association Craig Wood Fort Worth Texas Sarazen Germany

Six Horses Remain Favorite Derby Contenders

With under two weeks to the Kentucky Derby six horses dominate the field. Burning Dream Pat O Luck Alexis Jeep War Jeep Free For All join the contenders from Bradley Calumet Henry Langer Whitney Maine Chance and John Marsh. Racing minds expect Wood Memorial results at Jamaica to trim the list further ahead of the June 9 Churchill Downs race.

NEW York Col BE. R. Bradley Burning Dream Pat O’ Luck Warren Knight Calumet Farm Alexis Henry Langer Churchill Downs Ial Jamaica Bradley Downs C. C. Tanner Lookout Stock Farm Al.Alexis Pim- 0Lica War Jeep Jeep Cmdr T. D. Buhl Air Sailor Edward Lasker Ox Blood C. S. Howard Sea Swallow Dockstader Greentree Joseph di Georgia la Favorita Farm William H. Helis Rick Raft Adonis Erfort

Buckeyes Win Big Ten Golf Title At Northwestern

Ohio State captures the Big Ten golf crown with a 603 total across 36 holes at Northwestern. Howard Baker of Gallipolis and Johnny Lorms tie for individual medal with 148 each as OSU beats Northwestern by 23 strokes. Michigan ends third with 629.

Evanston Ohio! State Buckeyes Howard Baker Gallipolis Johnny Lorms Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Baker Lorms Ohio Staters

Reunion for Seyfrieds Draws Army Air Corps Guest Pair

A family reunion over the weekend brought Lt. Lawson Seyfried of the U S Army Air Corps Napier Field Alabama and Miss Virginia Seyfried R N of Parkersburg to visit their father Christian Seyfried and Mrs Seyfried They attended the Eagles Club dance Saturday evening.

Pomeroy Lawson Seyfried U.S. Army Air Corps Napier Field Ala Virginia Seyfried R. N Parkersburg Christian Seyfried

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