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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
7
In Athens Messenger details from Athens Ohio dated November 7 1946 report the Greyhounds are preparing for a Friday night final contest against Pomeroy. The piece notes the setup on page 7 and previews the game's significance for local fans.
Nelsonville hosts Pomeroy in the 1946 homecoming game at York Field with an 8 p.m. kickoff. Pomeroy, 3 1 1, boasts star back Johnny Werry and a fast backfield led by Phil and Bill Ohlinger and Don Betzing. The Panthers have 116 points to 58 allowed, while Nelsonville eye notes of last week’s 25 0 win over Athens as eight seniors play final games.
The Methodist Sunday School primary class held a Halloween party at teacher Miss Betty M Wilson's home with assistant Miss Dorothy Wilson. Prizes were won by Rosalie Evans Bob McGuire Loren Thompson Oscar Smith Helen Margaret Campbell and Judy Langley. Attendees included Johnnie Campbell Helen Margaret Campbell Rosalie Evans Judy Langley Esther and Lester Phillips Myrna and Judy Bittner Barbara James Connie Smith Faye Swyers Pat Sorrell Bob and Gary McGuire Pamela and Danny Joe Matheny Richard Barber Lorna Thompson Francis Sabo Mary Ann Lauriskey John Smith Cinda Lou Wilson Mrs Clifford Wilson Mrs Mary Sorrell and Mrs Garnet Wolfe. Refreshments were served by Mrs Clifford Wilson and daughter Dorothy.
Social notes list Dr and Mrs John Philson departing to Rochester Minnesota to visit their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Allen Brown. Ivon Watson goes to Minneapolis to be stationed at Wold Chamberlain Field after two weeks with wife and parents. Several families visit relatives in Columbus Cleveland and Leechburg with attendance at the Grand Chapter of Eastern Stars and a football game. A Happy Hustler Class event includes a stork shower for Mayme Mallory with prayers and scripture.
Nelsonville FHA Club met with sponsor Miss Helen Washburn in the home economics room with president Dorothy Green presiding. The club voted $25 to the Board of Education to help pay for a gas range for the home economics department.
Mrs. W. L. Roush in Union Community on November 21 and Mrs. Charles Meadows in Upland on November 14 will demonstrate the process of making yellow cheese at private homes.
Carl Gillman a 45 year old from Rittman Ohio was arrested on criminal negligence charges in the fatal shooting of Sidney Hoard 36 a guide. Hoard led a U S hunting party when the accident occurred in Methuen Township about 25 miles north of Havelock Ontario authorities said.
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