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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1946

Page

2

AHS Jackets Share Lead In Irhorering Fight

Athans High and Logan battle for Southeastern OK Conference lead as Bulldogs roll over Logan, while Middleport remains undefeated with a 12-0 win. Coury and Tritipa spark the locals with long passes, and Carpenter recovers a fumbled ball for 32 yards as Logan bends but holds. Attendance tops 4,600. next home game pits undefeated teams for SOL crown.

Logan Athens High Bulldogs Middleport Eleven Jackson Chiefs Athens Grandview Bulldog Red Evans Dick Coury al Carpenter Joe Tritipa Tritipa Middleport SOL Gudiron Press Corps Paul Conrad Chieftains

World Series tilt hinges on Harris Brecheen in second game

In a tense second World Series tilt at St Louis, Harris to start for Boston against Brecheen of the Cardinals. The Red Sox edge the Cards 3-2 after a late York blast and a clutch defensive stand, with Pollet and Gutierrez delivering strong pitching before a boisterous crowd.

Jack Hand ST. Louis Rudy York Boston St. Louis Cardinals Joe Cronin Sox Howie Pollet Cardinals New York Yankees Infeld Pollet Tex Tom McBride Camphare Tom F Sir Johnson Johnny Perky Fry Harry Brecheen Dyers Bastan Fh Brankton Snortsmans Park Mickey Harris Harris Hughson Dave Egrriss Fenway Park Cronin Nso Ned Johnson H. Machine Shop Wagner Partee See Garagiola

Record bids mark Wendover speed trial for Bonneville racer

A Bonneville speed effort led by Bud Canada targets a $50,001 prize as car crews prepare for a 369 mph benchmark attempt. Trials on a circular course near Wendover will test longer distances, with 50 mile runs and up as likely outcomes while former Salt Lake City mayor cautions against surpassing the Cobb mark.

Bud Canada Wendover Here Leung Salt Lake City John i Cobb

Logan Travelers Defeat Athens Team In Local Bowling Meet

In a Sunday match at Logan Recreation, the Logan Travelers toppled an Athens squad by 35 pins, 2402 to 23. Pat Hurley led the winners with 218 in a single game and 538 for three. Calvin led the losers with 192, while Conkey’s 504 won set honors.

LOGAN Logan Recreation Logan Travelers Athens Pat Hurley Calvin Lnsers Conkey

Four Contests Carded Friday in SOL Play

Four Southeastern Ohio league contests are set for Friday as the SOL grid season nears the halfway mark. Athens and Middleport lead with 2-0 records, facing Wellston and Nelsonville, while Jackson seeks relief against Gallia Academy and Logan hosts Pomeroy in a key third place clash. The Plains High upstart upset Oak Hill 9-6, Wahama visits Max Swearingen’s team, and other foes include Chauncey Dover at Glouster, Concord at Rutland, and Point Pleasant versus Barboursville.

M. Vt Athens Sean Bane Jackson Sateen Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Pomeroy Logan Nelsonville Middleport Hio Nelson Ville Sulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Plains High Indians Oak Hill Oaks SOL Indians Max Book Fred Swearingen Wahama Chauncey Dover Vic

College Football Sunday Scores From Various Colleges

St Marys 73 Alameda NAS 0 Niagara 41 Ithaca 0 Saurdal Montana 1 Eastern Washington 7 Utah 14 Arizona 7 Baldwin Wallace 32 Akron 0 Toledo 42 Case 14 Kent State 26 John Carroll 7 Ripon 6 Cornell Iowa 6 Rice 18 Southwestern 6 Bradley 26 Arkansas State 2 West Chester Twins 20 CCNY 0 Kentucky 70 Navier 0 Texas Tech 7 SMU 0 LSU 12 Miss State 6 Potomac State 7 Morris Harvey 0 NFL 19 Brooklyn College 4 Lanevin 14 Louisville Cincinnati 39 Marshall 2 Coast Guard 14 Amherst 3 Alma 25 Adrian 0 Maryville 19 Centre 0 California Tech 21 West Liberty 0 Davidsen 54 Wofford 0

St. Mary’s Alameda Nas Niagara Ithaca Saurdal Montana Eastern Wash Utah Arizona Baldwin-Wallace Akron Toledo Case Kent State John Carroll Ripon Cornell Iowa iRice Southwestern Bradley Arkansas State West Chester Twins CCNY Kentucky Navier Texas Tech SMU Louisiana State Miss State Potomac Morris-Harvey NFL Brooklyn College Lanevin Louisville Cincinnati Marshall Coast Guard Amherst Alma Adrian Maryville Centre California Teches West Liberty Davidsen Wofford

Stranahan Wins Open in Fort Worth Golf Meet

Frank Stranahan of Toledo led the Fort Worth Open with a 270 after rounds of 72 and 68. Chicago pro Ferrier finished second as amateurs stayed off the prize money with Stranahan taking the crown and $2,000 awarded to the professional winner.

Fort Worth Frank Stranahan Toledo Roomers Stranahan Stebbe Ferrier Chicago

Grid Club convenes second session at Elks Club

The Grid Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Elks Club with Al Nellis leading and Don Peden prepared to discuss Muskingum College’s capabilities. A larger turnout is expected after Bodcats 25 7 victory over Western Michigan, with films from Murray State and Western Michigan games to be shown, though not colored.

Elks Club al Nellis Athens High Ohio University Kiwanis Club Western Michigan Don Peden Muskingum College Bobcat Murray State Michigan

Man Seized After Shooting At Kimberly

A shooting near Kimberly led to the arrest of a man after two others were injured. Police said the suspect fired a single shot from a handgun as the victims were leaving a residence near McDonald’s. One man sustained a forearm injury while another was uninjured. Authorities continued their investigation into the incident and the weapon used.

Miami Team Boasts Ace Kicker Tie Tor Cole Of Lakewood

Miami fresh man Tor Cole tops kickers with a dozen extra points this season as the Hurricanes sweep through a weekend program. Ohio teams posted mixed results with Ohio State routing USC 21 0 while Wilberforce and Baldwin Wallace won again. Xavier fell to Kentucky and several Buckeye squads added victories in a wide 42 game slate.

Don Stall Associated Press Tor Cole Lakewood Igt Miaskins Cole Purdue Boilermask Miamiport Command Rockets Sid Gillman Redskins Daston Flyers Buckeye Ohio Wilberforce Baldwin-Wallace Kent State Ohio U Muskingum Mount Union Defiance Bluffton Oberlin Kenyon Commonwealth Ohio State Bucks Missouri University of Southern California Trojans Los Angeles Joe Whisler Willard Trojans Tallahassee Florida A. & M Bowling Green Ball State Indiana Cedarville Canterburs Danville Ind the Cedars Manchester Cincinnati Marshall Thundering Herd Mount Uninn Wittenhe University of Loulaville Kentucky Skingungs Mus Fieidelberg Otterbein Denison Toledo Case Findlay Wooing Marietta Capital Yellow Jackets Akron Zippers Herb Thomas Bob Bécker Jackets

Wreck at Curve Leads to Traffic Court Fines in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report details a single vehicle wreck on Canal Road near Monroe Street where Carl Datley and two companions overturned onto a residence lawn. No injuries. an ornamental tree damaged. Datley fined for unsafe operation. Mayor’s court also hears several other traffic cases including Canterbury fined for excessive speed and an intoxication charge for Joe Dalton.

Nelsonville Carl Datley Companiums Canal Rd Monroe St Sheldon Powell Davey Oral Daugherih Stunday Rover Daugherty Madison St Robert Canterbury Columbus State Highway Patrol Joe Dalton Frances Craig Small Howard McClain Carbondale

Mrs. Delia Lewis Attends Missionary Convention

Mrs. Delia Lewis, a field worker, returned from Chillicothe where she attended the Chillicothe District Missionary convention held September 25 and 29. Mrs. Ida Cooper and Mrs. Margaret Perkins of Athens serve as secretary and treasurer of the district.

Nelsonville Delia Lewis Chillicothe Ida Cooper Margaret Perkins Athens Lewis

Three York Delegates Attend Democrat Meet

Nelsonville reports that B. C. Day Harold Nanna and Floyd Brown represented the York Township Democratic Club at the Democratic State Convention held at the Neil House in Columbus on Friday. State candidates attended a banquet followed by a speech by Governor Frank Lausche.

Nelsonville B. C. Day Harold Nanna Floyd Brown Neil House Columbus York Township Democratic Club Frank Lausche

Rehearsal Day Change for Nelsonville Choir

The Nelsonville choir at First Presbyterian Church will hold its rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 pm instead of Thursday per today’s announcement.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Social Briefs From Bashan

George and Laure Bailey from Montana visit their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Allen Bailey. Dinner guests at Arthur Moraritys include Leroy Morarity Joe Ann Bolinger and others from Pomeroy and Columbus. Visitors from Springfield New Martinsville Dillon and Syracuse drop in to see local families as various relatives are noted.

Springfield J. C. McKay Clint Orr Lela Sorden Pomeroy Paul Webster Columbus Guss Steut Dillon Santander New Martinsville John Taylor Edgar Anna Haynes Dana Carpenter Orval Holter Willie Davis Dexter Idred Baker John Tassor Mickay Joses Max Ebberheart Frank Harris Syracuse Harley Carmon Adit Thomas Me Arthur Mo Clint Bookman Arthur Orr Minnie Orr Hoe Avtison Akron Richard Settle Seile American Banking Co California Wilben Wilken Gates Traut Ed Crouse G .G. Owller de Toit Kenneth Alis Owier Gus Pidcock Detroit Mieh Pidcock Meek and Thacir al Clinton Clineton San Bernardino Cal B. Ye Penn

Rheumatic Lady Reclaims Hair Combing Hope

A rheumatic woman describes relief after using a tonic from Athens Pharmacy and others. She reports improved arm and shoulder pain enabling her to comb her hair and perform housework again. The ad promotes Rinel from Athens Pharmacy Cline's and other local druggists as a cure.

Athens Cline’s Marin & Roller Middle- Starke Pharmacy Porrgroy Adv

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Local social notes recount visits and personal movements in Nelsonville. Edith Hanley hosted Chiidelphian guests. Mrs. Bessie Warehinie entertained Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters. Many residents traveled to Akron, Detroit, and Columbus. families welcomed relatives and recovered from health procedures.

Chiidelphian Edith Hanley Bessie Warehinie Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters

George Drake Found Dead In Studio

George Drake 7S of 2 Frank St Nelsonville was found dead in his photograph studio in the Warner Building about 6 50 am Sunday by his wife Lena Drake. Coroner J H Efias says death due to heart attack. Drake had planned to await his son from Cleveland and often stayed overnight at the studio. He came to Nelsonville 13 years ago and established the studio in 1912. Survived by wife two sons Cloyd Cleveland and Walter Nelsonville and one daughter Mae Austine Kenton. Clyde preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W M George at Stout funeral home. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville George Drake Frank St Warner W. Columbus Lena Drake J. H. Efias Glouster Myr Cleveland Troy N.Y Bes Tuo Sons Cloyd Walter Mae Austine Kenton Ohio Clyde W. MM. George Stout Funeral Greenlawn

Legion Post Sets Election for Executive Committee

Nelsonville notices two Legion Post meetings tonight of Glenford Dugan Pest No 229 American Legion for two executive committee seats. Adjutant J O Steenrod announced plans for October meetings to decide best attendance night. Membership drive runs Oct 7 to Nov 4 with captains chosen for two teams the Sad Sacks and the Yard Birds.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Pest American Legion J. O. Steenrod Legion Rodney Jonas State Department of the Son Veterans 10 Tom Lax

Local Legion Auxiliary Unit 414 Installation Attended

Mrs Ber nice Barrows and seven others attended the installation ceremonies of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 414 in Glouster Thursday night. The group included Mrs Kate Pettit Alverta Barrows Mrs Inez Wilson Mrs Grace Lax Mrs Elizabeth White and Miss Irma Wilson among attendees.

Nelsonville Bernice Barrows Kate Pettit Alverta Barrows Inez Wilson Grace Lax Elizabeth White Irma Wilson Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Unit 414

New Officers Elected for American Legion Auxiliary

NELSONVILLE The American Legion Auxiliary to Glenford Dusit Post met Tuesday night and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Bernice Barrows. first vice Melveta Barrows. second vice Callie Berry. treasurer Irma Wilson. secretary Bertha Lawson. sergeant at arms Elizabeth White. past president Kate Potitt serving as installing officer. Plans include attending the Eighth District conference in Athens on Nov 1. A potluck followed.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary Glenford Dusit Legion Sme Bernice Barrows M Lvetta Barrows Callie Berry Irma Wilson Bertha Lawson Elizabeth White Margaret Crane Kate Potitt Athens

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