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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1956

Page

11

Waterloo and Cardinals In County Semi Finals

Waterloo and Cardinals reach the Athens County Baseball Tournament semifinals after wins. Waterloo edged Rome 7 to 6 in seven innings as Dicken pitched well and Carder and Llewellyn contributed. Trimble beat The Plains 7 to 2 with Exline winning and Morrison Erdy Kochis and Exline keying the offense.

Waterloo and Cardinals Ray Brooks Rockets Rome Trimble Plains Waterloo Raymond Dicken Athens Dicken Yester- Ion Wolfe Woyd Carder Charles Llewellyn George Walraven Frimble Mike Morrison Ed Erdy John Kochis Exline Cardinals John Thompson Charles Burdette Bill Charney Thompson Jim Vessalo Indians Ames-Bern Albany Troy Buchtel Carder Simmons

Baseball Standings and Weather Affected Tuesday Schedule

American League teams list with records and pending games. Detroit Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington Baltimore New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati spread across Wednesday and Tuesday schedules with weather-related postponements and notes on only scheduled games.

New York Chicago Kansas City Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Esay Ry Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis

Crashes Kill Two Drivers in California Races

Two renowned auto racers died in separate Sunday road races in California. Walt Faulkner of Long Beach perished when his 1996 Ford crashed during a West Coast Speedway qualifying run, his restraints failing as the car rolled repeatedly. Ernie McAfee, 37, of Beverly Hills, died when his Ferrari crashed at high speed after brakes reportedly locked on a sharp turn, the car slamming into a tree.

Sly Associated Press California Walt Faulkne Long Beach Calif Ford West Coast Speedway Vallejo Fred Agajanian Faulkner Toronto Ernie McAfee Beverly Buffalo Hills Cell Havana Rochester Columbus Montreal Miami Richmond Ferrari Buffalo

International League Matchups Prompt Doubleheader Cards

Montreal faces Havana in an International League game while Toronto visits Miami for another league clash. Teams and venues listed for the schedule, highlighting cross city matchups.

Montreal Havana Toronto Miami Buffalo Richmond Rochester Columbus

Nelsonville approves city school playground lease plan

Nelsonville city council and a portion of the Nelsonville City Board of Education reached a tentative 20 year lease plan to convert parts of the athletic field, riverbank area, and facilities for a playground and football use. The agreement includes access to dressing rooms, field access, and no alterations to the football field, with May ratification expected. The council also approved 15000 to Pleasantview Ave road work and discussed Hocking Plaza relocation possibilities while considering a separate stock issue underwrite.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Charles Evans James Shumaker Arthur Kennedy Evans Ruth Daugherty Jerry Vesting Voard Shumaker Pleasantview Ave Sryal Carbon Hill Nelsonville Board of Trade

Yank Rookie Batting 350 Cannot Throw Says Stengel

New York Yankees manager Stengel indicated rookie Jerry Lumpe, hitting .350, may head to the bench if his fielding does not improve by Friday. Lumpe, the only rookie to win a regular job, drew praise for hitting but criticism for throwing. Billy Martin’s arm injury recovery could shift plans, with Andy Carey entrenched at third base and Gil McDougald as a versatile option at shortstop.

New York Jerry Lampe New York Yankees Stengel Phil Page Birmingham Lumpe Billy Martin Andy Carey Gil McDougald

29 Innings Later Umpire Calls Game

In GiFu Japan two teams Kawasaki Aircraft Co and The Bureau faced a 4-4 tie after 29 scoreless innings Games stretched eight hours and 40 minutes with the chief umpire collapsing from hunger as others ate. the lasting halted contest ended in a draw amid exhausted players and officials.

Gifu Japan Kawasaki Aircraft Co Try Bureau

Rio Grande College Finishes Third In National Offense Ranking

Rio Grande College ends season ranked third nationally in team offense per final NCAA statistics. West Virginia Tech scored 100 points in a top game while Georgia Teacher averaged 948 points per game. Redmen hit 301 field goals, with Marvin Curry 617 and Dick Myers 542 in field goal accuracy. They also stood seventh in free throw accuracy at 712.

Rio Grande Kit Grande National Intercollegiate Athletics Association West Virginia Tech Georgia Marvin Curry Dick Myers Redmen

Xavier Unveils 1956 Football Schedule

Xavier University changes its 1956 football slate with Quantico moved to October 20 and a return game against St Joseph of Indiana. Ohio University and Kentucky rejoin the Musketeers schedule with Colorado A&M facing them for the first time. Hal Jeffcoat, a Cincinnati relief pitcher, shifted from outfield to mound during 1954 spring training with the Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnall —P—Aavier University Quantico Marines al Stephhan Quantico Musketeers Xavier St. Joseph Indiana Ohio University Kentucky Colorado A&m Cincinnas Hal Jeffcoat Chicago Cubs

Uncle Bud Cragg Hosts Birthday Musings and Local Notes

Louisville Kentucky residents recall Uncle Bud Cragg who celebrates a birthday and muses on aging politics and life. The article notes his 44 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, his quiet habits, and views on the coming election. It also covers Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier’s marriage interest to locals, a Perry County treasurer report, a New Lexington fire at Midland Eastern Co, and Shawnee council appointments including Louis Sarvis and David Richards.

Louisville Bud Cragg Bud Bellefontaine Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Perry County Eva M Bradley County Grace Kelly l Prince Rainier Monaco Charles M. Bennett New Lexington Bennett Crooksville Bank Mediterranean Monco Midland Eastern Co Shawnee J. T Shawnee Council Louis Sarvis Board of Public Affairs David Richards

Corning youths held on Route 155 arrest and court action

New Lexington News reports three youths arrested on Route 155, led by Donald S. Plant 23 Corning, Robert Banks 27 Corning and Charles Doughty 26 Corning. Each fined 35 dollars plus costs in Mayor Willie Wright’s court. Also noted is road closure permission in Clayton township for Sunny Hill Coal Co. and a jail case in Morgan County involving Theodore Welch Corning and Peter Smith Corning for delinquency acts with two McConnelsville girls. Mr and Mrs G S Driggs Crooksville celebrate golden anniversary with son James G Driggs and others from Cleveland visiting. Mr Driggs is a local businessman.

New Lexington Theing and Drakes Donald S. Plant Corning Robert Banks Charles Doughty Willie Wright Clayton Township Sunny Hill Coal Co Perry County Albert Hamilton John Taylor Anna Tague Morgan County Theodore Welch Peter Smith McConnelsville G. S. Driggs Crooksville James G. Driggs P. J. Robecheck Cleveland Mr. Driggs C.F. Robinson

Big Ten Commissioner Meets OSU Officials

Western Conference commissioner Kenneth L. Tug Wilson will meet Ohio State University leaders including President Howard Bevis and faculty representative Dr. Wendell Postie in Columbus next Wednesday. He has made three visits to probe aspects of the OSU football operation and officials would not confirm the investigation’s status or purpose.

Columbus Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Ohio State University Wilson Ohio State Howard L. Bevis Wendell Postie OSU

Deepest Well in Plaquemines Begins Oil Flow

A four mile deep well in Plaquemines Parish began to flow mud and oil on Saturday indicating it will become the world’s deepest producer. J Edwin Hill of Richardson and Bass stated the well lies about 35 miles below New Orleans on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

New Orleans Plaquemines Parish J. Edwin Hill Richardson and Bass Mississippi River

Nelsonville circles plan rummage sale and meetings

Nelsonville society circles held recent meetings in local homes with plans for a May rummage sale. New members joined the Presbyterian group as inspectors awarded an excellent rating. Multiple club activities and events were noted including a district meeting, hospital guild awards postponed to May, and visits from former residents.

Denver Airport Sees Record 1.18 Million Passengers

In its 21 year history Denver's municipal airport handled more than one million travelers in a single year for the first time. A total of 1,182,000 airline passengers were recorded for 1985 after the figures were tabulated.

Denver

Hemlock Teacher Grace Russell Retires After 37 Years

Grace B Russell ends 37 years in Hocking and Perry County schools with 28 years at Hemlock. She began teaching in 1905 at Kline one room school, raised two children after her husband’s 1920 death, studied nursing, then returned to teaching. A Saturday night celebration honors her with gifts. she has four grandchildren and will live in Logan.

R. Miller Jack Dolph Talbot PTO Debbie Conn Robert Rowland the Logan E. Russell London Ohio State University School of Dentistry Logan

Nelsonville Park Meeting on Playground Plans Tonight

A Nelsonville recreation program meeting convenes at 7 at City Hall to discuss park playground facilities with a school board majority. Recommendations will be sent to Athens County Commissioners Wednesday night as they visit the site to determine cooperation for development.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Athens County Commissioners

Meeting Scheduled In Welsonville For Parade Planning

A Welsonville meeting of the governing committee is called for today in the city building to set plans for a week long parade. The Gooding Co. of Columbus will supply rides. other committees for the parade will be named at tonight's gathering to finalize the arrangements.

Welsonville Fer Gmornt Commie Te Pareto Gooding Co Columbus

Nelsonville Dance to Aid Bobby Hitchings Fund

Tickets for a benefit dance at Nelsonville High School are selling fast to help pay the medical bills of Bobby Hitchings, a Greyhound football player who broke a leg March 27. The event, opened by the Nelsonville Athlete Association, features music from Frank Pierce and Given Five and will be held Friday night in the high school gymnasium.

Nelsonville Bobby Hitchings Lowell Cole Charles Wyde Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Frank Pierce T He Nelsonville ‘Athlete Association Greyhound Istill Mount St. Mary Hospital

Dismissed list of local residents and relatives

Dismissed entries include Mrs Josephine Guerra of Athens and Mrs Frank Tatman of Crooksville Route 1, with James Phillip Dodd of Murray and other named individuals such as Robert Smathers, Gary Bohyer, and Helen Coury connected to Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Robert Love New Straitsville James Smith Murray

Nelsonville Dairy Shop Sold to Mony Family

Mati Mony and Earl Mony buy Mac's Dairy Free at Canal Street opposite the shoe factory. They take possession effective yesterday and pledge to maintain the prior service. The store employs six staff members.

Nelsonville von Matimony Earl Marmony Mac's Dairy Freese Jack Wilson Jerrold Wheaton Canal St

Birth Of Son For Local Families In Mount Mary Hospital

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Donald Smith report the birth of a son Donald Edward on April 21 at Mount St Mary Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds fourteen ounces. Parents include Mrs John Hillis of Nelsonville and Mr Mrs Orville Smith of Logan with supporting relatives from Logan and Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Donald Smith Logan Donald Edward Mount St. Mary Hospital John Hillis Orville Smith

Nelsonville City approves continued ban on special vehicles

Nelsonville police gained council approval at a special meeting to continue prohibiting certain vehicles. The Nelsonville Eagles plan a stag fish fry Thursday April 28 at 7 30 p m. in the rear store loading area alongside the entertainment featuring the film See Ohio.

Nelsonville Specis Nelson Ohio Standard Oil Co Watson Wolfe

Nelsonville PTA Plans Wednesday Meeting and Elections

Nelsonville area news: The Ci Parents Teachers Association schedules a 3 p.m. Wednesday meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Also, the Emblem Club hosts Presidents Night at 5 p.m. in Knights Hall tonight with Past President’s Night festivities.

PTA Mpet Nelsonville Ci Parents Teachers Asso Don H. Shafer Nelsonville Emblem Club Spm Kiks Hall

Television programs stray from quiz show host

TV viewers were amused and confused as a host on a CBS NBC program bungled questions and mispronounced names during a debut episode. The incident drew reactions from the studio and audience, with the host pledging tighter control over answers in future shows.

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