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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

13

Kluszewski Shapes Clutch Hitter Image For Reds

Ted Kluszewski the 26 year old first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds is emerging as a tough clutch player in spring training. He drove in all of Cincinnati's runs in a 3 0 victory over Washington at Orlando. Other spring results include the Yankees beating El Paso 16 10 and Hank Sauer leading the Cubs past the Buffs 7 4 in Houston night game.

Ralph Roden Associated Press Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Redlegs Redlegs University of Indiana Cincinnti Washington Orlando Pio New York Yankees el Paso Texas City Hank Raver Mickey Mantle Yuri Berra Ci Mapes Joe DiMaggio Bombers Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates New Orleans Sox Jim Busby Ed MetGhee Ed Robinson Jacksonville Tars Boston Red Sox Jacksonville Fla New York Giants Boston Braves Beaumont Tex Hank Sauer Ransom Jackson al Papai Chicago Cubs Houston Buffs Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Athletics Birmingham SA St. Louis Browns San Antonio

Marshall Holds Spotlight In Swim Meet at Columbus

Yale standout John Marshall leads AAU action in Columbus with strong NCAA and world record credentials. New Haven Swim Club and Ohio State enter a 42-team field as 1500-meter freestyle headlines a three day meet with prelims in the afternoon and finals at night.

Marshall Columbus John Marshall Yale Austin Tex Ohio State Jimmy McLane Jack Taylor Ford Kahne New Haven Swim Club New Haven Mike Peppe Bucks Michigan State Spartans Big Ten

American Legion League Deadlocks Cleaners in Tuesday Meet

In Tuesday Bowne League action the American Legion and Ohio Cleaners tied for first after a sweep of Lambda Chi. Gifford Hardware and Athens Machine split outcomes. Coca Cola and Penton Station battled Building Material with close scores. Joe Trivison and George Spagno led the Lambdas, while Watters and Gilchrest topped the Cleaners and Hardwares respectively in high series.

American Legion Deadlocks Cleaners Turaday League Chabit American Legion Ohio Cleaners Athens Messenger Coca Cola Athens Dae Gifford Hardware Athens Builders Gaamen Eo Ke Ae Lambda Ch Cac Messeniger Aly Fortens Legion Coca Cathy Hardwanes Ino Larmhda Chi Thve Ceval Ie Gambies Postpark Air Pores Legion Lambdas Joe Trivison George Spagno Rapins Wessangers Lhe Newsen Newimen Wayne Raine Macline John Rannine

Water Resources Report Challenged at League Convention

Valerie Voigt of the Tank Walton League of America denounces a recent water resources commission report as colored and slanted. She argues the administration seeks broad federal control of water management, while criticizing a Western grazing advisory move as insidious and aimed at weakening the forest service. About 600 delegates from 40 states attended the convention.

Withiges Valerie Tank Walton League of America Neve Viciguialae Geroup Voigt League Forest Service

Charles Defends Tithe Against Maxim in Chicago

CHICAGO 14 Heavyweight champion Bagard Charles and high challenger Joey Maxim are set for a title bout at Chicano Stadium Maya. The contract submission to the Minnesota State Athletic Commission will confirm the bout Friday morning, per International Boxing Club. The fight follows Charles's prior hard-earned win over Tersiy Jos Waleom at Detroit on March 7. Basketball officials in the Eastern Collegiate Conference advise teams to reach arenas 10 minutes before game time.

Chicago

Royal Mustang Sires Derby Buzz With Wide Record

Louisvile reports Royal Mustang, a two year old with 27 starts across 11 tracks, is among five Derby nominees. Purchased in 1949 by Texas oilman Sam E. Wilson Jr. for 12000, the horse began in New Orleans then Jamaica, Belmont, Garden State, Delaware, Aqqueduct, Arlington Park, Washington Park, Saratoga, Hawthorne, Keeneland Jamaica, and back to New Orleans. Royal Mustang showed a varied campaign with three straight races at Hialeah this year before Flamingo Stakes. Donnan, Kentucky Derby winner in 1970, had more two year old starts than Royal Mustang with 41 starts.

Louisville Sam E. Wilson, Jr Texas Royal Mustang Churchil Downs New Orleans Jamaica Belmont Garden State Delaware Aqqueduct Arlington Park Washington Park Saratoga Hawthorne Keeneland Jammaica Hialeah Donan Donnan

Rose Hits 612 but Team Loses in Appalachian Power League

Tomine Rose delivered a 612 series but his club dropped a double defeat in the Appalachian Power League. Harry Chambers led the Vectors with a 2945 score, while Accounting and Meter teams split wins and forfeits highlighted by Miller and Roberts posting notable scores.

Rose Pehnt Pleasant Wes Tomine Rose Mneineenng Weduewdae Tenwiedsaders Cuames Harry Chambers Nes

Ayvle Rote To Play Professional Baseball

Ayvle Rote a noted Southern Methodist football star and New York Giants draftee will pursue a pro baseball career. Reports say Coast League negotiations advanced after Gulf Coast League talks and a formal contract was signed with a pro team.

Ayvle Rote Corpus Christ Tex Southern Methodist University New York iViante Oorpas Cray George Scheppe Terrag Taw Mara Dante

Homen's Swim Relays Set for Cincinnati

Cincinnati hosts the 11th annual Metropolitan AAU open swim meet with more than 200 swimmers expected. The national junior freestyle relay event will be held April 14 as part of the program at Cincinnati.

Homen Cincinnati

Sam Sauer Captures Handball Laurels

In Cleveland Buffalo player Um Ram Sauer won the singles title in the National YMCA senior four wall handball tourney. In the doubles final Leonard Meldman and Paul Merlo of Detroit defeated Sauer and Alfred Zepp of Buffalo 21-17 21-11. The piece notes 13 players on Duke University’s varsity basketball team, with only one native of North Carolina.

Cleveland Ram Sauer Buffalo YMCA Ionard Meldman Paul Merlo Detroit Sauer Alfred Zepp Duke University

Wilkesville Residents Seek Logan Co Phone Service

More than 50 Wilkesville residents voted at a high school meeting to urge Logan Home Telephone Co to extend service to their community. About 300 attended including Howard Slusher and son Charles Slusher. PUCO gave permission to negotiate with any company.

McArthur Wilkesville Logan Home Tele- Co Howard ©. Slusher Charles Slusher Logan Home Telephone Co Ewington Shusher McArthur Exchange McArthur Magneto A. R. Humphrey Floyd Davis Ian Mahr Public Utiliies Commission of Ohio Wilkesvilleians Meigs United

Seven County Twirling Meet Entries Open In McArthur

Baton twirlers from seven Southeastern Ohio counties will gather in McArthur on Saturday April 21 for a full day twirling clinic and auditions for the state tournament. Entry blanks available from Harold Koerber at McArthur High School. First ratings qualify for the sectional contest at Ohio University Athens. Contest spans age groups from grades kindergarten through high school with scheduled stops in Lawrence Gallia Jackson Meigs Vinton Athens and nearby towns.

McArthur Southeastern Ohio Harold G.koerber Instrumental Muse McArihor High School Ohio University Athens Hrant Amenea Findlay Ohi

Ault Service Held Friday

Funeral services were held in Chillicothe Friday for Mrs. Lena Wands Ault 690 former Vinten cauntian who died at her Chillicothe home Tuesday following a heart attack. She was born Mapehab 196% at Atensville daughter of Charles and Conds Tutt Calling and married Eawin W. Ault on Gerry 1a. Invadditign to her buster si is survived by one son Paul Allensville 146 Helf-brothers Marvin Hutt of Allensville and Harald Hutt Columbus and one ball-site ter. Mrs Vernie Gratier Colm Alyvikes were conducted by Rev William Smith Burial Was in Geeenianar cemetery, Chie Heathe.

McArthur Chillicothe Lena Wands Ault Vinten Cauntian Ault Mapehab Atensville Charles Conds Tutt Eawin W. Ault Gerry Invadditign Buster Si Paul Allensville Helf Marvin Hutt Harald Hutt Colubus Mra Vernie Gratier Colm Alyvikes William Smith Geeenianar Cametery Chie Heathe

Civic Club Meeting Set in McArthur Area

A Civic Club gathering is scheduled with officers to be elected for the 19th year. Mrs John Chatfield, program leader, will present a paper on the value of a hobby. Each member is asked to bring an example of her hobby if available.

McArthur John Chatfield

Scout Representatives Attend Training Meeting at Camp Mingo

McARTHUR Scouts from Chief Logan council joined an all day training meeting at Camp Mingo with members of the American Legion. Scoutmaster Pete Radelitt led attendees including Dick Graves Charles Arnett Jonny Chine David Arnett Larry Humphrey Sherman Hopkins David Lomax and Tippy Ziegler along with other McArthur scouts. A spaghetti dinner and certificates highlighted the event.

McArthur American Legion Joe Camp Mingo Cailicothe Fromm Pete Radelitt Ansinant C. M. Ogie Dick Graves Charles’ Arnett Jonny ‘Chine David Arnett Larry Humphrey

Births Report From Vinton County A Son And Daughter

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gilldand on Route 3 Jackson on March 29. A daughter arrived April 7 to Mr and Mrs Jordan Comer Wilkesville Boxton. Common wet abide in 1634 as common community growing probably was the first city park in the United States.

Charles Gilldand Jackson Route 3 Mre Jordan Comer Wilkesville Boxton United States

Track Driver Fined After Accident Near McArthur Overpass

Francis Robert Miller of Wexter City was arrested and fined after a crash on Meute 50 near McArthur. His truck, pulling a trailer, failed to brake, striking a new car driven by William Henry Smith of Kraft Foods Co Athens. The accident left the car demolished and overturned into a ditch. no injuries were reported. State Highway Patrol and Sheriff Willan Brown investigated.

McArthur Francis Robert Miller Wexter City B&o Meute McArthur Miller William Henry Smith Kraft Foods Co Athens State Highway Patrol Willan Brown

John Cassill Dies at 86 in Ohio City

John Cassill 86, longtime Ohio resident and former City Ice and Fuel Co employee, died at home today. Son of late Allen and Angeline Cassill, he lived in Richland township area before moving to Columbus. Survived by sister Wilda Hastings Columbus, daughter Franci Be bury Dayton, and sons Fred A L and Charles L Columbus. Funeral held Thursday March 28 in Columbus. burial at Union Cemetery.

Tas Wilda Hastings Columbus Franci Be -Bury Dayton Fred AL Charles L Connods Tonir

Junior Class to Present Play at Allenaville High School

The Allenavilly High School junior class will present the play Glasswork Boy directed by Thelma Rupp. Cast includes Shiving King, Oakes, Amanda Sprachin, Vernon Barrett, Donald Benson, Richard Ratcliff, Joanne Five, Finer Henderson, Marcella Tatton, Jewell Oakes, Chelan Mlandon, Phylds Dnitcher, Robert Stoneburner, Maxine Stuck, Graves, Hutchison, Eddie Rebertamd, Phyllis Patterson Taghnital, with assistants Ed Eberhard, Hoy Bell, Troy Bledsoe, Tanne McClure, Joanne McWharter, Maxine Stack.

Maxine Stuck Wolate Graves George Hutchison Eddie Rhertamd Phylls Patterson Taghnital Edale Eberhard Hoy Bell Troy Bled Soe Tanne McClure Joanne McWharter Maxine Stack

Square Dance Caller Honored at Party

McARTHUR centennial celebration last summer honored square dance caller Sam Chapman of Hamden drive-in proprietor and sauors. At a recent MDA party in Flim 5 he received a black and white Western shirt and a black Stetson Texan hat. Chapman led square dancing and rodeo during the centennial event.

Arthur County News Briefs: Injuries Reported in Home Accidents

Brenda Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffin of MeaAr thie fell at home and fractured her right arm Friday Richard O'Leary doctor Zaleski also at home broke his left arm Nickey Gill son of Mr and Mrs John G H of McArthur was injured in a separate incident at home

Brenda Griffith Jercy Griffin MeaArthie Richard O'lLaary Zaleski Nickey Gill John McArthur

Grange Meeting Set By Vinton County Group

Vinton County Grange at Green Valley Grange Hall will meet Monday at 8 pm A potluck will precede the program with attendees urged to bring dishes Grange members plan discussions and a short social gathering afterward

Mcarthur Vinton County Porene Grange Green Valley Cgrange Tunth

Divorcee Safety Confirmed in Washington Court House

McArthur confirms Mrs Minerva Braddock, long missing, is safe. Clarence Painter of Me Arthur Route 1 says telegram from Braddock brought word she would return this week. Painter notes Believed home refers to Washington Court House, not the Painter farm near Creels.

McArthur Minerva Braddock Washington H.chhwotter Clarence Painter MeaArthur Pate Bertha Paster Columbus Braddock Painter Mary Braddock Washington Court House Creels Mr and Myre Mrs. Braddock

Sowers Rites Conducted for Kenneth Sowers

Kenneth Sowers nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Pheadore KR Sowers of McArthur Route 1 died at home. He born November 19 at Chiliwethe. Survived by parents and siblings Harold Eugene Raymond Biden Orta Ruth Dante. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm at Walnut Grave Cemetery with Reverend Clark Piel officiating. Interment at Bik Cemetery.

McArthur Kenneth Deroy Sowers Pheadore Dirham Hines Theodore Sowers Harry Sowers Marilyn Sowers Harold Hugene Raymond Biden Orta Ruth Dante Mor Rew Clark Piel Bik MeaAr

Patch tests planned for Allenaville Consolidated School

Dr Southard and county nurse Heteia O Leary will administer health tests at Allenaville Consolidated School starting next week. If results show five reaction, the health department will urge chest X rays for the patient. District aims to follow up with grades and later weeks testing.

Mearthur Allenaville Possite Geminitetiner Southard Health Department Heteia O' Leary

New Records Reached In Auto License Issues

New records of passenger car registrations were set in Vinton County this year with 1415 passenger car licenses issued in McArthur. Deputy Registrar Imogene L. Ward reported 350 truck and trader licenses as part of the county high. Registrars Alberts Parsons Wilkesville and Clarence Jowell Hamden reported heavy activity with 2851 vehicle tags issued countywide.

Mcarthur Vinton County Resistrar Imogene L. Ward Geadline Alberts Parsons Wilkesville Clarence Jowell Sc. Hamden

Sales Tax Receipts Show Slight Decrease in McArthur County

Vinton County weekly receipts total $416.02 for the week ending March 17, down from $69.02 the prior year. Insty Collections 14 date totals $29,277.80 versus $28, NQS.12 for the same period. Miss Ann Rutherford of McArthur has been appointed as a clerk in the probate court office.

Mcarthur Vinton County Ann Ruther Ford Guverire

Weyands Resign At County Children's Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Weyand of Hamden resign as superintendent and matron of the Vinton County Children s Home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Murphy of McArthur Route 2 are named the new superintendent and matron. A county spokesman credits the Weyands with much success at the home.

Mcarthur Howard Weyand Hamden Vinton County Childrens’ Home Lloyd Murphy Weyand Kil Weyands

High School Passes State Examination

McARTHUR McArthur High School remains listed as a first grade high school approved by the State Education Department after a visitation report by L J Louthian. Superintendent Wallace E Blake notes the administration is distinct, instruction superior, the library growing, health emphasis rising, and home economics thriving. Vocational additions include industrial arts, agricultural programs, and an expanded art program. Recommendations target corridors, lockers, kindergarten, and music center, mostly to be addressed in a new school addition under construction.

McArthur McArthur High School Statenment of Education L. J. Louthian Wallace E. Blake Louthian John F. Salts Board of Education Blake

School Grange Publish County Rosters In Booklets

McArthur area dispatch notes two county booklet rosters published this week by Vinton County agencies. Included are the 1982 Educational Directory by D. M. Bryson county superintendent and the Vinton County Grange Roster by C. A. Brown. The guides list school district staff officers and Grange personnel with meeting dates and committee roles, plus goals and recipes, providing a snapshot of education and Grange activity across the eleven districts.

Ste Agen Bua Asd Pomona Crees Neering Wwell Ina Terra & Eat

Six Draftees Induction Schedule and Recruits Listing

Six draftees are slated for induction with four transfers joining the pool from Plymouth and Mansfield. Five registrants will appear April 23 for physicals, per Mrs. Mortis. A list notes twelve Vinton County men enlisting in March across Army Navy and Air Force, including McArthur Radcliff and Wilkesville entries with named ranks and units.

E. Brown Londonderry Billy JL. Pree Marion Alfred Maye Laureiville James #. Harris Byers Eugene EB. Campbell MeaArthur Plymouth Mich Rodney M. Trye Dundas Mansfield Morrison Army — Co Verton Ziegter McArthur Pit George &. Markin Radcliff Robert D. Meese Hamden Charles Boring, Jr Navy Charlies F. Ferickson Teanald E. Chereholzey Harden Airy Forte Edward E. Gilahdon Pie Nolan

Commissioners Sell Trailer and Approve Bridge Repair Estimates

McArthur area county commissioners approved surplus sale of a hose trailer and accepted bids, with total estimates for quad and bridge repairs at 17 553 dollars. A high bid of 567.47 for the Veterans trailer was declared, several bids ranged from 153 to the high figure, and staffing adjustments included Lieve Murphy and L Harper appointments. Additional hires and road surface work around courthouse area were listed with specific bridge and creek repair costs.

Mcarthur Inn Viton County Commissioners William Goodwin Point Pivexant Lieve Murphy McArthur L Crd Welfare Board L. Harper Wilmer Wristt Lig Grove Dankie Creek Liverty

Paper Drive Nets $179.80

A planned paper drive raised 179.80 dollars for local scout groups including Treen, Roy Scouts, and McArthur. Volunteers led by Pete Radelitt collected donations from McArthur residents and thanked by Scout Spokesperson Radcliffe. A scrap drive scheduled for last Saturday was postponed to a later date so Radcliffe’s patrol could prepare for Camp Mingo.

Treen FL Roy Scouts McArthur Recentis Tiree Leek Beant Pete Radelitt Scout Scouwhaster Radclift Teasure Scribe Camp Mingo

Family Party Brings 2000 to High School

McARTHUR:-More than 13 personas from five counties attended the McArthur High Sertoli auditorium for an international Harvester family party sponsored by WF Chane Co of McArthur. The program featured acts such as sharpshooting, acrobat town, magical wizard, woman accordionist, and a cucumber ginbe act. An orchestra led by DMcSlimt Chapman of Harden provided music to close the event.

Mcarthur McArthur High Sertoli International Harvester WF Chane Co Iackson Dmcslimt Chapman Harden

Student Ends Trip McArthur With OSU Group

Max Cox son of Mr and Mrs Ray Cox of McArthur and a senior in the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University returned recently from the Doobie E bench Senatorial trip with Professor Hernan Purdy of the CSE Animal Husbandry department and four other OSU students Orville Napier Hillard Raute and Margaret Holmes waitress is listed as a helper

McArthur Wedding Recalls Easter Day Nuptials

Local social notes chronicle the Easter Sunday wedding of Miss Kihes Low Bart and Mr. Dageot W. Tissenwers at the Piegecont Valley church. The ceremony featured white tapers, organ music, and a reception in the parlor with cake and toasts.

U McArthur Witte Grediohes Deyins Mise Kihes Low Bart Mr. Dageot W. Tissenwers O'O. Kart G.C. Arecti Tieamont Mra Cloyd Ray Hiadeh George Moliren Selest Iryanie Holter Divah Caverta Uianryiserte Hamuy Beoley George Holdren Landomder Tirtmeng Ehered Fort Ts Philip Burt Ee Petterson Jack Welnden Sas Domemans Tinynens Allene

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