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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1951

Page

11

Cincinnati Keeps Pace With 1950 Won-Lost Record

The Cincinnati Redlegs fell to the St Louis Cardinals 3 to 1, their sixth defeat in seven games matching last year’s pace. Ramadell, Perkowski, and Wehmeier limited the Cards to seven hits as Enos Slaughter, Musial, and Schoendienst led St Louis’ two-run second and seventh inning. Cincinnati threatened in the seventh but left runners stranded, and Abe Pramesa’s triple started a Cards counterattack. The Queen City hosts Chicago tonight with Minner facing Fox.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs St Louis Rhinelanders Willie Ramsdell Harry Perkowski Herman Wehmele Cardinals Redlegs Johany Pramesa Cincinnati Cellarites Johnny Wyrostek Inchhitter Bob Scheffing Bly Max Lanier Ramadell Wehimeter Peanuts Lowrey Enos Slaughter Stan Musial Solly Hemus Pramesa Lanier Red Schoendienst Redbirds Chy Chicago Perkowski ST. Louis Whemeier

Marietta Pioneers announce 22 game basketball schedule

Marietta College released a 22 game 1951 52 basketball schedule led by Athletic Director Dan Drunian The slate includes a December invitational tournament featuring Muskingum West Liberty Morris Harvey and Marietta with regular season games counting toward the record Marietta will play 12 home games and will begin away at Muskingum This season will see a major rebuilding effort by coach Bill Whetsell and two returning regulars The Pioneer record last season was 13 7 with 21 tilts played includes games against West Virginia Wesleyan Hiram and Tiffin for the first time in history and new opponents Ohio University and Capital College appear in the schedule

Marietta Marietta College Dan Drunian Pioneer Cagers West Liberty Morris Harvey West Virginia Muskingum West Virginia Wesleyan Hiram Tiffin University Washington and Jefferson Ohio Northern Findlay Ohio Rio Grande Bill Whetsell Hie Pioneers New Concord Bueckhannon W. Va Ohio University Athens Pairmont State Waynesburg Jan

Xavier Teams Enter Full Competition

Xavier spring sports enter the second full week with seven games in five days. Baseball and golf each schedule three meetings while the nine play a cross town game at Cincinnati against the Bearcats in a home and home for the city title and then travel to Huntington West Virginia to face Marshall College.

Cincinnati Xavier Ned Walk University of Cincinnati Bearcats Huntington W. Va Marshall College

Cleveland releases pitcher Al Olsen

Cleveland yesterday released pitcher Al Olsen who had asked for his release to join the San Diego Padres. Olsen indicated he preferred playing for San Diego and noted the salary and cost of living difference made staying with the Indians impractical.

Cleveland al Olsen San Diego Padres Cleveland Indians Tribe Padres Olsen

Chillicothe Golfers Defeat Athens High

Chillicothe golfers defeated Athens High 45 to 3 in a season opener, earning the locals first win after a prior loss to Circleville. Johnny Smith nearly beat Bill Evans, while medalist Tom Hess led Chillicothe with an 82 two rounds. Other results: Pete Vernin beat Jim Widdoes 2-1 and John Sidensticker defeated Bill Wolle 2-1.

Chillicothe Athens High Chillicothe Jack Algeo Pete Vernin Jim Widdoes John Sidensticker Bill Wolle Athens

National League and American League baseball scores and results

Box scores and results from major leagues including Boston versus Brooklyn Pittsburgh versus Chicago New York versus Philadelphia and Philadelphia versus New York. Also entries from Washington Boston St Louis Detroit and several American Association games with varied scores and rain notes.

Roe Erskine Bankhead Campanella Pittsburgh Chicago Law Werle McCullough Lown McLish Walker New York Philadelphia Bowman Jones Kramer Kennedy Gettel Kosle Westram Miller Konstanty Wfether Shantz Tipton Lopar Berra Washington Boston Kuzava Grasso Wight McDermott Batts St. Louis Detroit American Association Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Brooklyn Wsnenie Chicago Wits Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Ossoo Kellner Ve Shea Marrero Consuegra Parnell Widmar Starr Gumpert Dobson Jansen Va Heintzelman Bickford Newcombe Minner Va. Fox Chambers Vse. Poholesky

Pirates top Cubs in 6-4 win behind Westlake's 4 RBI

Wally Westlake powered Pittsburgh with a homer and a single driving in four as the Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4. Other notes list Yankees’ E4l Lopat’s four-hit 3-0 shutout of Philadelphia and a slate of afternoon games with various matchups and pitchers. Also, Cleveland Browns announce signings of Hal Herring Don Phelps Frank Gataski and Abe Gibron for the 1951 season.

Wally Westlake Pirates Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs E4l Lopat Yankees New York Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Cleveland Browns Hal Herring Don Phelps Frank Gataski Abe Gibron

Shawnee PTA Banquet Honors Shawnee Indians Basketball Team

The Shawnee PTA sponsored a banquet for the Shawnee Indians basketball team with a decorated table, Indian-themed favors, and two blue and white cakes inscribed Shawnee Indiana 1951. Attendees included Rev Father Wellnitz and toastmaster W C Roberts, plus remarks from Ralph Peyton and others. 194 dinners served, dance followed with Johnny Ridenour as caller.

PTA Blanche Gibbon Alma Harris Evelyn Breckinridge Bernice Burns Garnet Colvin Dorothy Seaman Michael Wellnitz W. C Roberts Ralph Peyton Bill Seaman Austin Nichols Clarence Harris Nathan Davis H Hughes Peggy Burns Johnny Ridenour Melvin Neal Ben Ellis Columbus Earl Norrie Sheltering Arms Hospital Loren Joe Bramer U. S Navy Hawaii Asa Bramer Nancy Margaret Hopkina

Walking Man Nears 25 000 Mile World Walk Milestone

Kansas City fireman George R. Ross, 75, who has spent 35 years in a boiler room, says he has walked about 17 160 miles since 1999. He travels two and a half miles to work and estimates five miles daily for his round trip. If he can continue a few years more, he may circle the globe by walking.

Kansas City George R. Ross Ross

Wahama Senior Play Opens With Family Dramas

Wahama's senior play opens today with cast including Ida Chapman Webb Charles Robinson Bil Powell Bill Scites James Cunningham Bill Gibbs and others. Matinee performances are set for this afternoon and tomorrow with a final show Thursday at 8 15 p m for elementary and high school students. The plot follows an average American family facing teenage prom era troubles as faculty advisers Mrs Alice Neace Miss Selah Jane Powell and Mrs Bobby Fisher supervise.

Alice Neace Selah Jane Powell Bobby Fisher

Husband and Wife Called to court in Port Pleasant case

William Wyant was arrested and placed under a $2500 bond on charges of displaying a dangerous weapon in a threatening manner. Delores Wyant, his wife, was charged with assault and battery and released to appear Monday before Justice of the Peace A. Simmons, where her husband will also be arraigned.

Point Pleasant William Wyant Delores Wyant Justice of the Peace A. Simmons

Post To Be Honored At Legion Conference

In POINT PLEASANT an award of $100 and a plaque will be presented to officers of Mason County Post 23 American Legion for registering veterans in the area. The officers will receive the awards on behalf of the post on the first day of the department conference in Charleston.

Point Pleasant Mason County American Legion Charleston

New Lexington Notes Highlight Local Events and Careers

Walter Howyshell of Junction City opens a New Lexington law office after passing the state bar exam last February. Fred J. Milligan will speak at New Lexington High School commencement. School officers were elected including Harvid Lee president and Everett Sells VP. Perry County sales tax up 13 percent in Q1 with totals to March 31 at 16,289 compared to 144,909 last year. Education broadcasts via Cincinnati station involve George L. Bunnell, NL High School superintendent. Veterans of Foreign Wars names officers led by James W. Seif Jr. Slabs from Lunodict Celadon Co. roofing tile will cover the White House. Watt Pottery Crooksville back to work after $100,000 fire, with Mrs Harold C Wright cited as one of Charleston’s ten best dressed women.

New Lexington Walter Howyshell W. J. Howdyshell Junction City Fred J. Milligan Commerce Ohio New Lexington High School Perry County Roger W. Tracy Cincinnati George L. Bunnell Veterans of Foreign Wars James W. Seif Andrew Lolo M. L. Underwood D. C. Jenkins J. C. Ferguson Louis Page Lunodict Celadon Co White House Washington DC Washington Watt Pottery Co Crooksville

Petticoat Crusade Leader Seeks Gary Mayor Seat

Hylda Mae Burton a 41 year old Gary mother and teacher runs in the Democratic primary seeking the mayor’s job. She led a citywide crusade against gambling houses and vice two years ago and says other candidates offer little for good government. Burton has no formal political backing but cites reform credentials from the Women’s Citizens Committee which challenged crime and police corruption efforts in Gary and Lake County.

Gary Indi Tizay Hylda Mae Burton Indiana Refauver Burton Women's Citizens Committee Lake County WCE Writing Pambler

Watsons and others hold local gatherings and visits

RACINE and surrounding areas report gatherings with Watsons and relatives. T Sgt and Mrs Ivon Watson hosted family indoors celebration for Connie Jo as friends and relatives attended. Other notes include Mrs Mary Jividen visiting, hospital observation for Mrs Jividen, and a Legion Auxiliary meeting attended by Louise Stewart and Mrs Owen Watson at Dey Hysell's home.

Racine Owen Watson T Sgt Ivon. Watson Fair Haven Mir Wealthy Clark Athens Mary Jividen Jividen Holzer Hospital Galipolis Charles Alkire American Legion Auxiliary Pomeroy Dey Hysell Elizabeth Huber Charles Jividen Tommy Clark Jividen Gloria Jean Norris Rio. Grande College Fern Norris Carroll Johnson Johnson

Pt Pleasant Rainbow Girls Meet With Dance Planned

Pt Pleasant Order of Rainbow Girls Assembly 23 met in the Masonic Temple with Miss Janet Forpus presiding. A May 18 dance was proposed, and Ted Wildermuth and his orchestra provided music at the Moose Home. Members listed include Mary Whalen Janet Forbus Sandra Proffitt Beverly Wedge Shirley Thomas Janet Blessing Wilma Smith Vivian Goulder Lucy Rice Marjorie Cappellari Carol Oliver Evelyn Riser Juanita Wears Sandra Sue Jones Patty Yeager Patty Barringer Joan Van Horn Jean Hills Betty McDaniel. The party honored Jimmy Call with a surprise 15th birthday at Park Drive home, attended by Beverly Wedge Ruth Ann Robbison va Hill Ann Williams Carolyn Wartenburg Sandra Proffitt Mary Whalen David Walters Glenville Jewell Donald Foglesong Charles Foglesong Michael Whalen Chuck Romine John Call Sue Call and others. Carpenters Auxiliary met at 213 Main St hosted by Mrs Wirt Robbins. officers elected Elmer Grueser vice president Mrs Wilbur Plants secretary and Mrs Nora Nelson treasurer. Second grade pupils directed by Mrs Manford Blessing and Mrs Burl Randolph presented a program and a dance by Miss Margaret Mann. Mrs J G F Johnson reviewed Why I Know My GFad.

Order of Rainbow Girls Assembly Masonic Temple Janet Forpus Moose Home Ted Wildermuth Mary Whalen Janet Forbus Sandra Proffitt Beverly Wedge Shirley Thomas Janet Blessing Wilma Smith Vivian Goulder Lucy Rice Marjorie Cappellari Carol Oliver Evelyn Riser Juanita Wears Sandra Sue Jones Patty Yeager Patty Barringer Joan van Horn Jean Hills Betty McDaniel Harold Call Park Drive Jimmy Jimmyy Ruth Ann Robbison Va Hill Ann Williams Carolyn Wartenburg Sanda Proffitt David Walters Glenville Jewell Donald Foglesong Charles Foglesong Michael Whalen Chuck Romine John Call Sue Call Manford Blessing Burl Randolph Margaret Mann J.G.F. Johnson

Trinity Methodist Young Adult Fellowship Meeting

The Young Adult Fellowship Class of Trinity Methodist Church meets Thursday at 6 30 pm in the church dining room. Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson and Mr and Mrs Charlies Hornbeck will host the affair.

Trinity Methodist Church Russell Johnson Charlies Hornbeck

Howard Price Elected President of Ordnance School PTA

Howard Price was elected president of the Ordnance School PTA at a Monday evening meeting held with Gordonessing presiding. The session focused on upcoming fundraisers and parent participation plans for the school year.

Howard Price The Ordnance School Pta Gordonessing

Birth of Douglas Arthur Hall Near Point Pleasant

A son named Douglas Arthur Hall was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Hall near Point Pleasant on Tuesday at Point Clinic.

Point Pleasant Douglas Arthur William Hall Point Clinic

Cable Rites Are Thursday

Funeral services for John Cadie 79 killed when a truck collided with a New York Central Railroad freight locomotive near Ambrosia will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m The Rev J D Anthony of a Baptist Church Boomer Va will conduct the services Active pallbearers include Ernest Spurlock Claude Rayburn Vitus Hartley Clarence Sines and Valne Bauer Honorary pallbearers are A E Rollins Howard Schultz Charles King John Hes ton J J Click and Wilbur Darst Flower girls will be selected from the Bethel community Friends may call at the home of Mrs Bonnie Hartley Leon daughter of Mr Cadle

Point Pleasant John Cadie New York Central Railroad Ambrosia J.D. Anthony Baptist Boomer I Va Ernest Spurlock Claude Rayburn Vitus Hartley Clarence Sines Valne Bauer A. E. Rollins Howard Schultz Charles King John Heston

Dayton Man Assigned To Dayton Air Field

Alford E i Kimes Mason has been assigned to duty at Wright Patterson Air Field Dayton following his enlistment in the United States Air Force. Kimes enlistment was announced here Tuesday by Sgt. W P Rush local recruiter.

Point Pleasant Alford E.i Kimes Mason Wright Pratterson Air Field Dayton United States Air Force Kimes W. P. Rush

Legion Post Sponsors Boy's State Delegate at Jackson's Mill

Point Pleasant Mason County Post 25, American Legion, will sponsor a boy to attend Boy's State at Jackson's Mill the week of June. Selection will be based on scholarship and leadership qualifications with Sons of Legionnaires given preference if two candidates qualify.

Legion Post Point Pleasant Mason County American Legion Jackson's Mill Sons of Legionaires

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