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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1951

Page

9

Logan Circus Attendance Rises With Warm Weather

Logan crowds filled two Mills Bros Circus shows sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club. An afternoon performance began an hour late after a tractor-trailer unit was stuck on Route 664 north of Logan traveling from Newark. Half of advance ticket funds supported Kiwanis underprivileged children, with a 10 percent margin on tickets sold yesterday.

Logan Mills Bros Logan Kiwanis Club Newark Kiwanis Club

Zarilla's Hitting Changes Opinions on Sox Trade

Al Zarilla's hot start shifts view of the December trade that sent Zarilla, Joe Dobson and Dick Littlefield to Boston for Ray Scarborough and Willie Wight. Zarilla hits .445 with two homers, a double and seven RBIs in two days as the White Sox offense improves. The Red Sox, Cubs and Giants also posted wins and close series in a cold, rain‑swept opening slate.

al Zarilla White Sox Red Sox Zarilla Frank Lane Chicago Rickey Lane Ray Scarborough Willie Wight Boston Joe Dobson Dick Littlefield Wight New York RBI Eddie Robinson Browns al Widmar Frankie Frisch Cub Paul Minner Dodger Cincinnati Willie Andy Pafko New York Giants Bos

Iva Adams Wins Headpin Key Tourney

Iva Adams totaled 285 pins over three games to win the Ladies Headpin Key Tournament at Land Lanes on Wednesday night. Sarah Strawn earned second in singles with 265, and Adams and Strawn drew for the doubles title. Millie Hall claimed third with 263 as several bowlers posted 200s. post match, Vi Widdoes hosted a party at her home.

Iva Adams Land Lanes Miss Adams Sarah Strawn Millie Hall Vi Widdoes

Toronto Triumphs In OT Over Montreal 3 2

National League playoff round results show Toronto beating Montreal 3 to 2 in overtime as the series goes 1-0 Toronto. American League action has Pittsburgh tying Cleveland 5 all in a best of seven, preserving a 1-0 series lead or level status.

Toronto Montreal Pittsburgh Cleveland

Racing Group Meets Monday in Columbus Ohio

The State Racing Commission will meet Monday to finish plans for the Ohio season at Beulah Park May 5 and to approve officials for Beulahs W-day and early state sessions. Inspectors veterinarians and chemists for the season will be chosen. Beulah invites winners of top races to Grove City for the Ohio championship in fall. The Governors Handicap May 26 tops Beulahs spring card. River Downs championship and Buckeye Handicap at Randall are highlighted, with Hamilton Endurance classic and Ascot Gold Cup featured at Ascot Park.

Columbus State Racing Commission Beulah Fark Beulah Beulsh Grove City Randall Hamilton Ascot Park Ascot Gold

Relays Open At Mansfield With Nine Teams Entered

Mansfield High School hosts the 20th annual Relays with a four mile relay as the sole event today. Nine teams from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan compete in the opener while 17 other events appear on Saturday’s schedule. Favorites include Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania Grand Rapids Michigan Central Catholic and Lima Central.

Mansfield Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Mt. Lebanon Grand Rapids Mich Central Catholic Lima

Thackera Names Aides For All Star Squad

Middletown high school coach Chuck Thackera named Byron Hollinger and Lou Florio as his two assistant coaches to aid in preparing the South all star football squad for the August 11 game at Hamilton High School. They replace Doyt Perry and Bill Hess who have joined the Ohio State University staff.

Middletown Chuck Thackera Hamilton High School Thackera Byron Hollinger Lou Florio Doyt Perry Upper Arlington Bill Hess Portsmouth Perry Hess Ohio State University

WSWS Convention Set for Circleville Next Week

Mrs. A N Grueser to preside at the fifth annual Southeast Ohio Branch of the Evangelical United Brethren Church WSWS convention in Circleville. The three day event at First EUB Church includes meetings Wednesday to Friday with talks by Minnie Dubs and Dr C M Bowman, a youth banquet, Holy Communion, and officer installations.

Logan A. N. Grueser Southeast Ohio Evangelical United Brethren Church WSWS Circleville EUB Grueser L. W. Tuttle Otterbein Press Minnie Dubs C. M. Bowman Carl Wilson J. A. Herbst Russell M. Jones Ohio State University Ymca

Walter Curtis 80 Former Logan Resident Dies at Chillicothe

Funeral services for Walter Curtis 80 a former Logan resident who died Wednesday in Chillicothe will be at 1 p m Saturday at Heinlein funeral home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery He was a son of John and Mary Curtis who lived here He was preceded in death by his parents four brothers and a sister Friends may call at the funeral home

Logan Walter Curtis Chillicothe Heinlein Oak Grove John Mary Curtis

Board To Send Men To Ashland Ky Induction

Local Board 45 Selective Service will send men for induction or pre induction physicals to Ashland Kentucky instead of Portsmouth. The change aims to open more stations and cut delays and unnecessary holding time during examinations.

Gallipolis Selective Service Ashland Portsmouth

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Births Report

Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs William Horton New Straitsville for surgery. Lawrence Caladine New Straits ville Route 1 and Troy Prater Dundas were admitted for medical reasons. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Huffman Jr Logan. Discharges include Mrs James Westhoven Logan and Mrs Samuel Turner Logan Ronute 1.

William Horton New Straitsville Lawrence Caladine Troy Prater Dundas Walter Huffman, Jr. Logan James Westhoven Logan Samuel Turner Logan Ronute

Logan church services and schedules listed by denomination

The list outlines weekly worship times and program details for First Methodist St. Pauls Episcopal Evangelical United Brethren Jehovahs Witnesses First Presbyterian Trinity Lutherans Church of the Nazarene Hemlock Church of Christ with ministers names, service hours, Sunday school, nursery, youth groups, midweek meetings, and sermon topics including Divine Ownership and He Leadeth Me.

First Methodist R. B. Wilson ST. Paul's Episcopal Rollin S. Polk, Jr Sherwood Evangelical United Brethren A. N. Grueser Jehovah's Witnesses G. E. Rambo Kingdom Heirs First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Serimon Merton Smith Group Tannehill Jun Hor Westiminster Fellowship Trinity Lutherans Paul D. Holtzen Comforter Young Peoples Society Church OF the Nazarene Roy FE. Klingler Billy Smith NYPS Hi- NY Hemlock Church OF Christ McColdick New Martinsburg

Four Men Sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary

Four men were sent to the Ohio Penitentiary to begin terms after pleading guilty to grand jury indictments. Clayton Rose Sr of Logan faced non-support, Pearl Mitchell of Murray City faced grand larceny, Thomas Decker of Columbus faced non-support, and William Whitmire of Fort Wayne, Indiana faced passing bad checks. Sheriff A J Walden and Deputy Hudson McFann escorted them to the penitentiary.

Logan Ohio Penitentiary Harley Meyer Clayton Rose Sr. Logan Pearl Mitchell Murray City Thomas Decker Columbus William Whitmire Ft.Wayne Ind A. J. Waldren Hudson McFann

Methodist Conference Set for Logan Tuesday at First Church

LOGAN The Chillicothe District Methodist Conference will convene Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Logan. Sessions start at 9 30 a.m. with Dr George M Wilson presiding. Special addresses to be given by Dr Ketchem of Mount Union College and Dr Middletown of home missions division. LOGAN The state suit against Wayne Wharton has been dismissed upon plaintiff request.

Logan Chillicothe District First Methodist Church R. B. Wilson George M. Wilson Ketcham Mount Union College Middletown Division of Home Missions and Church Extension

Arbitration Likely Rent Solution in Gallipolis Court

In Gallipolis a court house hearing sponsored by the City Commission discussed a proposed arbitration plan to resolve rent disputes between landlords and tenants. The local Rent Control Board announced the program, aiming to mirror a Columbus success, as Congress extends temporary rent controls. Tenants and landlords testified about repairs and shared duties, suggesting joint solutions may reduce tensions while questions remain about the board’s authority to adjust rents under arbitration and the scope of counties under control.

Gallipolis Court House City Commission Rent Control Board Columbus Congress Nee Hve Gallia County Point Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy Athens Rent Board

Logan High Senior Class To Give Play Let Me Grow Up

Logan High School senior class stages its three act comedy Let Me Grow Up with performances on May 10 and 11. Anne Coulter Martens wrote the play, directed by Miss Bartelle Hamilton and Betty Noland. Cast includes Rachel McClelland Patty Woods Bob Beery Bill Miller and others.

Logan Logan High School Anne Coulter Martens Bartelle ‘Hamilton Betty Noland Rachel McClelland Patty Woods Bob Beery Bill Miller Marjorie Kornmiller Mary Ann Mauk Jane Lafferty Virginia Norris Jane Cox Miriam Evans Jim Aurand Carl Derr Bette Buskirk Betty Funk Ruth Ann Bowers Judy Hutchison Nancy Maze Norma Wallace

Howdyshell Rites Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Funeral services for Julia M. Howdyshell 72 who died Wednesday night at 340 Purvis St Bremen will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church Perry County by Rev. Wilburn Martin. Burial will follow in adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband John Howdyshell five sisters two brothers and five children. Friends may call at the residence until services.

Alice Keller Bremen Mary Anderson Mabel Robinson Rushville Francis Near Bremen Roy Near Logan Alice Davis New Straitsville Elizabeth Hamill Cleveland Maude Householder Junction City Martha Householder Blanche Wilson Logan Albert Marlowe Henry Marlowe Columbus

Hocking County Land Transfers Highlight Area Deals

A series of property transfers in Hocking County shows many parcels changing hands across Falls Township Logan Marion and Good Hope Townships. Transfers include Forest E Weinrich to Ralph Emerson Minnie Tucker to the Freemans and multiple parcels in Logan and West Lawrence areas.

Forest E Catherine L. Weinrich Ralph W. Emerson Falls Township Minnie Tucker Russell Geraldine Freeman Margaret B. Gabriel Ned Joe Gabriel Inlet 33 Logan Irvin M Della M. Huston Richard Helen Mowrey Good Hope Township Vernon Wright Clarence H Lena R. Kornmiller Marion Township Porter Kathryn Moore John L Irene Hutchison Moore Haydenville Eugene Mabel Harden Frank Edwards Crook and Bragg Rosetella Frank Shaw Pauline and Bailey Spencer Carbon Hill Clifford Rachael Yates James E. Barnhart Springhill West Logan Elizabeth Pearl Keck Dorothy Helen Hawk Huprick Ward Township Elista May Carnter Herbert Juanita Udlow Marion

Thine in Trash Finds Rifle Grenade in Gallipolis Dump

City workers disposing of trash found a possibly discharged rifle grenade in the dump. Police say the over a foot long device, marked grenade AT practice lot E-16 10-43, may be from U S Army stock. Crew members faced risk though no explosion occurred.

Gallipolis United States Army A.T

Two Injured In Route 7 Accident At Bladen

Two motorists were injured when a disabled car stalled on Route 7 below Bladen prompting a rear crash. Mrs Ida Ball 45 and her husband William Ball 42 suffered abrasions with possible back injury and head injury respectively while another driver Nellie Watson 40 was rear ended by James Frankenfield 52. Frankenfield was fined five dollars and costs.

Gallipolis Bladen Ida Ball South Connelsville William F. Ball State Highway Patrol Homer Maiden Crown City James Frankenfield Huntington

Hospital Notes List of Births and Names across Ohio Communities

Holzer Hospital notes record a daughter born to Mrs Alfred Schuldt of Gallipolis and list numerous individuals from Jackson Gallipolis Ironton Pomeroy Letart Addison and neighboring towns. The document names several mothers and spouses including Mrs Harry Folden Mrs Arthur Belt and Mrs Rosa Hayes among others.

Alfred Schuldt Gallipolis Harry Folden Jackson Roscoe Townsend Ironton Linda Marie Thornton Point Pleasant Harvey Mossbarger Arthur Belt John {. Beaver Pomeroy Rosa Hayes Addison Edward Schlosser Edgar Spencer Helen Hill Letart John Brumfield Harry Goheen Laura Miller Percy Peoples James Dobbins Edna Sowards Nancy Keffer Shirley Morris Richard Woodyard A. Lanier Harold Poff Hoy Wetaaj Bond

Mrs Lorin Staats Addresses South Central PTA Conference

Mrs Keith Suiter of Gallipolis presided over the eleventh annual South Central District Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers conference at Grace Church. Athens' Mrs Lorin C Staats delivered the highlight address to about 150 attendees, urging poise, faith, and active parent education to improve social, spiritual, and mental development.

Gallipolis Keith Suiter Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Grace Church Lorin C. Staats Athens Chillicothe United States PTA Ohio Staats

Gallipolis Church News Roundup Grace and parish events

Grace Methodist lists 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 morning worship with rally at Rio Grande College for MYF April 29. Saint Peter's Episcopal, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Vinton Pilgrim Holiness and neighborhood chapels outline service times, youth meetings, choirs and Sunday School with midweek activities and evening evangelistic services.

Grace MYF Rio Grande College Saint Peter's Episcopal K.C. Wilson First Baptist W. H. Green First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Vinton Pilgrim Holiness W. V. Gilkerson Vinton Clark's Chapel Morgan Center

River Traffic Reports and a Parochial Election Note

Data from the Gal polis and Kanawha river locks lists boats and times, with several vessels entering or leaving at various ports and gauges. The report notes river conditions such as Kanawha Falls and roller measurements, and ends with Nottingham claiming the smallest voting parish title in England with Shire Hall and two voters.

Nottingham England Shire Hall

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Sox THE Associated Press Ton Jim Hearn Earl Torgeson Dave Koslo Giants Monte Irvin Board Hocking Valley Hospital Church News of Methodist Logan High Howdyshell Hocking County George E Verneda E. Blosser Janet Joan John P. Parry Marcellus Madge Young Damon Florence Ponticus Riegle Laurelville Frankenfield Maurice Grover Justice of the Peace Holzer Hospital Mrs. Lorin Staats Foeter Hinehart C. L. Pitcher Alfred Walgenbach B. R. Cogswell Marietta A. &. Cornutt Dayton Lewis Brown B. Griffith Ladies of Grace Methodist Church E. E. Harris Harold Campbell Judson First Baptist Church Dean Davis Robert Tenkins August Arnold Jack Davis Avon Lusk L. L. Lovett Phillip Bauer Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally Grace Choir Williams Galpolis Dolle Bruce Kenna Pete Semet Jeanette E Peace Kanawhs Merrill Winfield Solvay London Keely Indiana Up Ayres Snider Keystone Lehigh Rowe Lewis Alice Reliance Sohlo State Hinton Kanawha Falls Kaiser - Frazer FERRY Ford Lester Riesenweber Aimself Ford Trucking Fred R. Beasley Halfton Field Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio Nelsonville Ogg Motor CO Glouster Arere Ford Trudie Mingert Forde
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