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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1945

Page

2

Bulldogs Open Grid Season With Panthers

The Athens Bulldogs host New Lexington in a non league opener at 8 30 p m at the High School Stadium. Coach Gilmore and Bannow praise prep, while Lions backfield stars Rousey and Dailey lead the offense and a scrappy defense aims to start strong against the Panthers with eight veteran returnees and a heavier, balanced attack geared for victory.

Phil Hallman Athens Bulldogs Lexington Panthers Bulldogs Kennedy Rousey Norm Rousey Wayne Dailey John Nye Dick Coury Max Duncan Louis Moore Trojans Panthers Muskingum Valley League Don Finsterwald Julian Snyder Panther Fisher Lexingtoners Tippie Smith Clouse Murray

Death Strikes Twice in Buchtel Family Thursday

In Buchtel Albert Yates mourns two losses as his wife Josephine Yates dies at 83 from natural causes while their son Harley Yates dies in a traffic crash on State Route 216 near the mayor's office. Harley, a Columbus newspaper carrier, turned 12 the day before. The accident involved two other local boys and a car driven by S J Dew. no driver fault was reported. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Buchtel Methodist Church.

Mellonville Albert Yates Buchtel Josephine Yates Harley State Highway Patrol Yates Columbus Melvin Ball Leroy Dearing Nelsonville S.J. Dew Anna Wilson John Hayden Akron George Yates U. S. Navy Donald Phyllis Eunice Barly Kathleen Dianne Danny Barbara Elizabeth Rister Roseville Mirs Martha Adkins South Zanesville Mary Perrigo Crooksville Margaret Storts New Lexington Maude Yates James Yates John Saul Albert Samuel Darnell Logan Henry Darnell Big White Oak

Nine Youths To Attend League Game

Nine boys from Nelsonville who played in last summer's Junior Twilight League are chosen to attend a Cincinnati National League game on Saturday September 15 with all expenses paid. Selections were based on playing ability conduct and team spirit with points from four managers and officials. Each club's top two totals earned the trip. ties were resolved with both tied players honored.

Nelsonville Cincinnati Ministerial Association Baseball Commission Eeach Yanks Reds Boston Braves Estel Crabtree Glen Thomas Giants Robert Fick Bull Bruce Richard Jewett Bob Parks Clarence Woody Edward Woods Dean Rizer Cubs David Winefordner Bill Keating

Rev George Will to preach Sunday in Nelsonville

The Rev William M George pastor of First Methodist Church will preach at the morning service on The Work of the Holy Spirit and at the evening union service at First Presbyterian Church on The Message of the Book of Revelations. In Nelsonville the Church of the Epiphany marks the 16th Sunday after Trinity with morning prayer and sermon at 9 30 o clock and church school at the same hour.

Wnelsonville William M. George First Methodist Church George First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany

Methodist Church Official Will Speak in Nelsonville

The Rev. John Murdoch, pastor, announces a unified service at 9 30 Sunday morning with the Rev. Leslie Wilcox delivering the message and an open communion to follow. New teachers will start Sunday School classes and tent services at the Baird Lot run all next week with chalk artist Rev Eugene Reiber and singing led by Rev Murdoch.

Nelsonville John Murdoch Wesleyan Methodist Church Poplar and Watkins Sts Leslie D. Wilcox Ohio Baird Lot Eugene Rieber General Evanfelst Reiber Murdoch E. C. Bond

Sunday Service Schedule at Nelsonville Church of Christ

Nelsonville section lists regular Sunday services at the Church of Christ. Exile School at 9 30 led by George Barrows, worship at 10 30 with Lord's Supper, choir anthem, and sermon Life's Basic Virtues by Rev L E Evans. Christian Endeavor at 6 plans programs and county youth meet. Union evening service at 7 30 at Presbyterian Church.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Exile School George Barrows L. E. Evans Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church

Rev Charles Hill to speak at Nazarene Sunday

Nelsonville announces that Rev Charles Hill of Chesterhill will be guest speaker at the Church of the Nazarene on Adams Street Sunday September 16. Pastor Rev MS Del Mint will lead services. Hill recently retired from active ministry and his last pastorate was at McArthur.

Nelsonville Charles Hill Chesterhill Church of the Nazarene Adams St del Mint Hill McArthur

Nelsonville men fined by mayor for disturbing the peace

Ivan Matheny, Charles Wright, and Ralph Wright, all of Nelsonville, pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after a quarrel and fight near the Corner Cafe on W Columbus St. They were fined $10 and costs by Mayor Miles Howe on arraignment. Ralph Wright is bound over to the grand jury on assault charges with Paul Hashman filing affidavits and a later coal-throwing incident under investigation.

Nelsonville Ivan Matheny

Senators Within One or Two Games of Tigers in Strained Chase

Washington nerves fray as Senators surge within a half game of first. Bluege fines Fred Vaughn after a locker room flare while Carrasquel and Pieretti clash over a bat. Walter Masterson shines in 4-0 win over Cleveland as Feller falters. Detroit, Yankees, and Braves stumble in tense pennant race amid rain and late rallies.

Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Alex Carrasquel Marino Pieretti Ossie Bluege Freddy Vaughn Rimpus Bluege Walter Masterson Navy Bobby Feller Cleveland Tribe Feller Nats Bingo Binks Detroit

Standings and results in early baseball leagues

National League standings show Chicago leading with 86 wins and 42 losses, St Louis and Brooklyn trailing. American League table lists Detroit and Washington tied near the top as Boston and Chicago struggle. Yesterday’s scores include Cincinnati 3 New York 2 and Chicago 7 New York 0, plus St Louis 2 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 3 Detroit 2.

National Club Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia American Club Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston

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