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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
2
Fragmented text from 1940 appears garbled with partial phrases and no clear event or names. Unable to determine a coherent item, date, or involved parties from the readable fragments.
OCR fragment lists various items such as trailers tugs lumber and parts dated around 1936 to 1940, mentioning names like Leslie and Marcum in a trade or transit context, suggesting a catalog or advertisement page with scattered entries.
Nelsonville reports on Woman's Day at Church of Christ with emphasis on world mission work and a planned talk by Africa missionary Mrs. E A Johnston who is hospitalized. Also notes at Church of God in Wessonville and a Nelsonville High School assembly featuring a Russia topic and student performances.
Nelsonville family of late S-Sgt John T Huddy will receive the B P O Elks Medal of Valor at Memorial services at the Nelsonville Elk Club on Sunday December 2 at 2 PM. Huddy, Army Air Force, killed in action April 7 1945, was the sole local sacrifice among 72 lodge members in WWII. The Nelsonville Lodge roll lists five names this year and Rev E C Bond will give the memorial address with public music arranged by Glen Hanes.
Services at the First Methodist Church on Sunday December 12 begin with Church School at 9 30. Worship at 10 30 with pastor Rev William M George delivering The Link to the Perfect Life. Youth fellowship at 6 pm, union service at 7 pm led by Rev L E Evans of the First Christian Church.
Firemen were summoned at 6 30 am to Jake Pierce home on Chestnut Street after a towel dropped on a bath room stove filled the house with smoke Chief Dana Windon reports the towel scorched and there was no other damage. LEGAL NOTICE Mary W French of Mason City WV will take no tice that on October 17 1945 Dana Williams Administrator of the Estate of William T Williams deceased filed petition in Probate Court Athens County Ohio in Case No 19150 seeking sale of real estate to pay debts and costs The property described includes Intet Number 77 in Annos Thompsons Addition to Albany and a portion conveyed to Rosetta Chase by Emma T Robinett and Royal Robinett deed dated April 20 1785 recorded July 6 184 in Book 77 Page 136 Athens County Records The petition asks sale free from the rights of Clara R Williams deceased and other interests and other relief as allowed by law Respondents must answer by December 15 Dana Williams Administrator of the Williams estate John F Newcomb Attorney 10526445 GOI
Nelsonville Greyhounds open basketball season with a road game against Marietta College tonight. The team then hosts their first home game Friday evening, December 7, against Chauncey, continuing the Pioneer City rivalry.
Gary Lee Hutchison four year old son of Ahlan and Ellen Hutchison of Columbus died Thursday morning at University Hospital after a two week illness from diphtheria and complications. He was grandson of Pearey and Etta Hutchison of Deanville. Rev J N Lakin of The Plains will conduct funeral services Saturday at 2 pm at Warren Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn.
Nelsonville report says Mrs Tresa Jacobs wife of Witham Jacobs Jr died at the family home in Lancaster Thursday She is survived by her husband and two children Carl and Mary Ann Daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Witham Jacobs Sr Services set for St Marys Church Lancaster Saturday at 9 30 AM Arthur Krause former municipal and common pleas judge announces candidacy for U S Senate as Republican in Cleveland area race
Athens SEC champions begin title defense as the Bulldogs host McArthur Little Generals in a season opener. Captain Norm Rousey anchors center with Louie Moore at forward, while guards Kennedy and Coury face a wary Vinton County foe.
The Ohio University Bobcats held their 1945 season banquet at Howard Hall honoring players and coaches. Don Peden praised the staff and team resilience, while Grover Mitchell received a token gift for his years covering Bobcat football. Mitch reflected on OU’s enduring spirit as the team anticipates 1946.
The First Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday worship with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Goldie Brunston, and preaching at 10 45 by Rev C H Trotter of New Salem Baptist Church Columbus. Also notice appoints Jonathan B Lewis as Administrator of Wanda Lewis estate with four month claims period.
New York column notes little real contention at winter minor league meetings as the AA to AAA upgrade fight centers on prestige and costs. Roy Hamey likely to be AA president with Parke Carroll moving to the Kansas City Blues, while Larry MacPhail backs home-territory leadership. Buff Donelli eyed for coaching openings. Syracuse target remains Michigan's Biggie Munn. Plaques honor Al Blazis and Jack Lummus, to be dedicated before Giants Eagles game near McGraw and Grant monuments.
A little known professional carded an eight under par 63 to lead the Orlando Open after the first round in Orlando, Florida. Les Kennedy, 27, from Pawtucket Rhode Island, posted 31 and 32 while approaching the POA tourney record shared by Hogan, Nelson, Little, and Hagen.
Bowling Green State University cagers powered by six foot eleven inch Dan Otten of Bellefontaine defeated Romulus Army Air Base Michigan 57 to 38. Otten scored 20 points to lead all players.
Nelsonville F H A members met in the home economics room on Wednesday evening November 28 for a 5 oclock covered dish dinner. Twenty one members attended with Dorothy Green presiding as president and Jo Ann Carter guiding a program on well grooming and leadership followed by games. Foster P Juniper of 104 Burton Street Akron Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Fred Juniper of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio creditors must file claims within four months to avoid bar. Dated November 14 1945 probate judge Francis D White.
New York writer Harold Claassen argues Army will beat Navy by about four touchdowns in Saturday’s Philadelphia clash. He projects 35 to te score, listing a slate of college games and a probate notice for John Dwyer in Ohio.
Helen Bond files for divorce and alimony in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. Cause No 1 lists Gilbert Bond of Cambridge Massachusetts as respondent. Hearing set after December AMS, with attorneys Woolley and Rochendjer.
Coach Arthur Lenberg directs the college all-stars against Fort Wayne Zollners at Chicago Stadium in the sixth annual all star game. The lineup could average 6 feet 7 inches, featuring Bob Kurland of Oklahoma A&M as a starter. The 1944-45 coach of the year award goes to Henry Iba of Oklahoma A&M.
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