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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

19

Packers Burst Bear Invincibility Myth In 16 14 Upset

Chicago falls 16 to 14 as Green Bay shocks the Bears ending their dominance run. Sid Luckman and the Bears flashy offense are slowed while Packers rally behind a late scoring drive. Jimmy Conzelman questions Bears overconfidence and praises Halas while noting tactical changes.

Bears Face Harsh Conditions After Green Bay Defeat

A coach comments on field conditions and strategy as the Bears anticipate a tough game. He notes a dry plan to counter a defensive screen and jokes about washing away mud if the field is wet.

Luckman Bears Green Bay

Carbon Hill Woman Fined in Logan Court

Tillie Lax of Carbon Hill appeared before Judge Phil Henderson in Logan on a charge of illegal possession of liquor and was fined 500 dollars plus costs. An information was filed after officers found a jug of intoxicants. She has prior records for similar charges.

Logan Tillie Lax Carbon Hill Phil Henderson

Three Hocking Men Return on Furlough

Logan Victor Nixon son of Mr and Mrs Burr Nixon West Hunter St arrived home Wednesday on a short furlough after several months service He is stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina for training John Tom Fee Logan Route 1 Hollis Finlay Logan are here on furlough from Camp Shelby with their parents They have been in the south for many months John Green Fr George Wright Washington reached home Wednesday to spend his furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Green of the Hilltop

Logan Victor Nixon Burr Nixon West Hunter St Ft. Bragg N. C John Tom Fee Hollis Finlay Camp Shelby John Green George Wright Washington Howard Green

Man released on bond after assault charge denial

Danny McNichols of Salt Creek Township was released on a $300 bond after denying guilt on an assault and battery charge. He was taken into custody Monday by Deputy Sheriff Keck and arraigned before Magistrate Frank St. Clair for alleged assault on his wife Mary MacNichols.

Logan Danny McNichols Salt Creek Township Keck Mary MacNichols Frank St. Clair

White Cove News Highlights Social, Wedding Plans

White Cove Council held an all day meeting at Red Men Hall with a noon chicken dinner. Attendees included Sally Allison Margaret Thomas Nellie Thomas Bertha McKenzie Thera Hood and family. Frances Grubb to Ralph Williams wed Nov 10 at the bride’s home in White Cove. They will reside in Sandusky West Virginia. Sugar Run School kids enjoyed a Halloween party with prize winners Janet Bolan Marilyn Sue Davis Harold Smith and Louise Dailey.

White Cove Council Red Men's Hall Sally Allison Margaret Thomas Nellie Thomas Bertha McKenzie Thera Hood Blanche Roller Verna Hysell Donna Jean Vern Hendricks Meda Gibbs White Cove Council No. 134 Pocahontas Sugar Run School Janet Bolan Marilyn Sue Davis Harold Smith Louise Dailey Mees C. E. Peoples Ella Bryant

C. W. Holter Dies at Home in Meigs County

C W Holter 76 of Nease Settlement died Wednesday at his home. A United Brethren Church member, he is survived by wife Mary and children Emmett Bidwell John Sumner Anna Carson of We sterville Frank of Racine. He also leaves sister Amelia Van Meter of Racine.

Pomeroy C. W. Holter Nease Settlement Holter United Brethren Church Mary Holter Emmett Bidwell John Sumner Anna Carson Westerville Frank Racine Amelia van Meter

Treacherous Telegram Binds Marion’s Captors Threat

In a tense scene the protagonist reads a threatening telegram signed Thomas Morton and Company. The message heightens danger for Marion, as Lillian and her husband react with fear and resolve to protect her while investigators confirm the exact receipt time.

Lillian Marion Thomas Morton and Company

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Involving Threats and a Trap

Madge Graham takes a telegram for Lillian Underwood warning of missing Marion Morton and a trap set by gangsters. The message threatens torture or death and demands Lillian attend a meeting tomorrow night at a foreign restaurant. Lillian insists she will go, despite the danger.

Madge Lillian Miss Whitlock Marion Lillian Underwood Underwood New York Madge Graham Marion Morton Harry

Cutler County Friends Host Oyster Supper and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Remely entertained the Friendly Circle Sunday School Class with an oyster supper at their home on Saturday. Guests included many locals such as Ferde French Arthur French and more, plus the host and hostess. Halloween party hosts Karl Place served games and seasonal refresh ments Thursday evening. Robert McAtee heads to Camp Wheeler Ga after leaving Fort Hayes Columbus. Arthur French of Nitro visited family. Louise Howell visited from Columbus. Prince of Peace declamation at Mt Liberty awarded Mary Garvis first. J V Leyda hosted dinner at Belpre with Perce Oakes. Sharon Lynn Goddard from Marietta spent weekend with Ray Goddard family.

George Root Dorothy Remely Karl Place Robert McAtee Pearle McAtee Fort Hayes Columbus Camp Wheeler Arthur French Nitro W. Va Ferde French Louise Howell Homer Howell Prince of Peace Mt. Liberty Mary Garvis J. V. Leyda Perce Oakes Belpre Sharon Lynn Goddard Marietta Ray Goddard Racine Gilbert Circle Dean Ray Nelsonville Mr. Circle Wilbur Theobald Chester Simpson Bryan Jersey City Simpson Kelly Wolfe Lillian Simpson Earl Hart Martie Sayre R. D. George Cowdery Washington D. H Lena Petre Russell Lee West Chester Dale Lee Charlie Sharp R. D John McClintock Pittsburgh Ralph Neigler Forest of Sandusky Carol Neigler Reid Eynon Camp Perry Neigler Daryl Johnson Charles Thie Ravenna Mary Turner Harry Hoffman Middleport Crit Bradford Mary Ruth Crit Bradford Fliza Apgar John Bradford Walter R. McCarley Sutton Methodist Church Clyde Wolfe Altoona Dana Cleland Martin Gandee Gayle Middletown Gancee Kate Wolfe Hilton Wolfe, Jr Hilton Wolfe Oak Grove Will Krider Virgie Young Russell, Ky New Straitsville Michael Hatem Fleming Jackson Beatrice Newman Jessie Orndorf Junior Coakley Eugene Tddle John Laoker Grover Whitmer Harry Huston Barberton Carl Huston Canton Florence Huston Carlos Bean Athens William Shuttleworth Priscilla Methodist Church Harry Witschy Fulton Brandt Lancaster Billy Jean Orndorf The Baptist Church John Begley Clifford Anderson Junction City Sandusky Leonard White Akron James Gardner Swastika Council Minnie Strawn Durat Frenadly Elizabeth Orndorf Sunshine Club Jack Thomas Susan Pheonix Julia Williams

Racine Community Notes Share Weekend Visits and Events

Local residents report visits across Racine and nearby towns including guests from Nelsonville Jersey City Ravenna and Russell Lee. Socials church meetings and a birthday observance for John Bradford are noted along with a hospital eye operation and a heart attack recovery.

FRENCH POSSESSION and Related Word Puzzle Clues

A mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues list terms for a puzzle about a depicted country and its attributes including languages, symbols, animals, and historical references. The grid references various abbreviations, measurements, and regional terms with notes on national items and entities.

Radcliff Social and Brief Personal Notes

Local garden club members Ada Beckley, Irona Holcomb, and Gerry McLaughlin attended the Albany meeting and Beckley reported on Vinton Township. Halloween carnival at the high school drew many, prizes awarded to Bernice Royer, Marion Davis, and Goldie Cooper as masked characters. Johnny Wright and his Tenn Hill Billies performed Monday night. Robbe Perry and family moved to Columbus. Oscar Woodruff of Oreton out with arthritis.

Dwight McLaughlin Garden Club Lucille Perry William Pierce J. W. Sanford Robbe Perry Columbus Oscar Woodruff Oreton

Birth of daughter announced in Straitsville notes

Straitsville residents share social updates including the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hatem, visits from Fleming Jackson and Bea Newman of Columbus, and gatherings with friends and family across local households.

WCTU to Meet at New Plymouth on Wednesday

Mrs Nira Tucker president of the Vinton County W CSTAL will report on the state convention in Columbus at a New Plymouth Presbyterian parsonage gathering Wednesday New 12. Lunch at noon precedes an afternoon program WSCS meeting of the Methodists held Thursday at Mrs Dwight Harris home with lunch and devotions.

New Plymouth Nira Tucker Vinton County W Cstal Union New 12 Columbus Presbyterian Parsonage WSCS Methodist Church Dwight Harris

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