Bend Softball Tournament Opens With 16 Teams
The seventh annual Bend Softball Tournament starts Thursday at Bachtel Field. Opening game at 7 30. Tournament manager Ralph Sayre says 16 teams will enter including Swearingen’s Sports Show Athens Somerville Stout Marietta Manufacturing Co Appalachian Electric Co all of Point Pleasant Griffin’s Market Smith Upholstery Parkersburg Magazine Independents DuPont Painters Charleston Blaetmar’s Buicks W D Edwards Pomeroy Lakin Red Birds Philip Sporn New Haven Slow Pokes Aunt Hattie’s Bread Middleport Nelsonville Admiral All Stars Cheshire Pilots. Games run 7 30 8 30 9 30 Thu Fri Mon Tue and Wed Aug 12 13. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Assisting Sayre is John C. Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Bend
Bachtel Field
Ralph Sayre
Swearingen
Athens
Somerville-Stout
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Appalachian Electric Co
Point Pleasant
Griffin’s Market
Smith Upholstery
Parkersburg
Magazine Independents
DuPont Painters
Charleston
Blaetmar
W. D. Edwards
Pomeroy
Lakin Red Birds
Philip Sporn
New Haven
Aunt Hattie’s Bread
Middleport
Nelsonville
Admiral All-Stars
Cheshire Pilots
Sayre
John C. Roush
Giles Tightens Rule After Dodger Braves Clash
National League President Warren Giles warned umpires to eject any pitcher seen throwing beanballs during the Dodgers Braves series. The directive follows a near-brawl and a controversy over Campanella and Burdette. Walter O Malley supports a change to empower umpires to remove wild pitchers without proving intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Dodger-Braves
Milwaukee
Charlie Grimm
Milwaukee Braves
Chuck Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
National League
Warren Giles
Jocko Conlan
Duster Grimm
Dressen
Braves
Dodgers
Lew Burdette
Dodger
Roy Campanella
Burdette
Campanella
Walter O'Malley
Brooklyn Club
PGA Names Ryder Cup 10
The PGA of America announced a 10 man U S Ryder Cup team for the 1953 matches at Wentworth England October 2 3 The squad includes Jim Turnesa Walter Burkemo Sam Snead Lloyd Mangrum Dave Douglas Jack Burke Jr Ed Porky Oliver Gary Middlecoff Fred Haas Jr and Ted Kroll Hogan and Harrison were eligible but declined the trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Great Britain
Wentworth
England
U. S
Professional Golfers Association of America
Jim Turnesa
Walter Burkemo
Sam Snead
Lloyd Mangrum
Dave Douglas
Jack Burke Jr
Ed (Porky) Oliver
Gary Middlecoff
Fred Haas Jr
Ted Kroll
Ben Hogan
F. J
Dutch) Harrison
Jacobs Kyle Duo Cup Best Ball Winners At Athens CC
Don Jacobs and Pinky Kyle won the Jacobs Kyle Duo Cup Best Ball at Athens Country Club with a gross 75 and 10 handicap for a 65 net. John Parfitt and Frank Calvin tied for second with Whitey Moore and Dick Guthrie at 66 net. Other leaders include Kenny Woogerd Clint Chadwick 67 and pairs like Fart Davis Sr Norm Dean 67 and Les Coon Dr Robin Gardner 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jacobs
Pinky Kyle
Athens Country Club
John Parfitt
Frank Calvin
Whitey Moore
Dick Guthrie
Kenny Woogerd
Clint Chadwick
Fart Davis Sr
Norm Dean
Fred Swearingen
Dick Rutkoskie
Les Coon
Robin Gardner
Gerald Stauffer
Carl Clifford
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In Los Angeles Phil Kim stopped Filmer Beltz in a 1 round bout. Hein Ten Hoff stopped Bill Wilson in Brooklyn. In Butte Freddie Babe Herman drew with Robby Woods in a 19 round match after conflicting weights and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Phil Kim
Honolulu
Filmer Beltz
Brooklyn
Hein Ten Hoff
Germany
Bill Wilson
Charlotte
N. C
Butte
Mont
Freddie
Babe” Herman
Robby Woods
Spokane
Drew
Sox Nip Kansas City To Keep 2-Game Lead
Pace-setting Toledo extended its two game lead over Louisville in the American Association baseball race. The Six came from behind in the final two innings to beat Kansas City 7-6. Louisville needed 11 innings to defeat Indianapolis 6-5, leaving Indianapolis three games back. St Paul edged Columbus 4-3 and Minneapolis swept Charleston 4-1 and 7-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Indians
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Charleston
Fire Claims Three Harness Horses at Fryeburg Fair Grounds
A fire destroyed a 40 stall barn at Fryeburg Fair Grounds killing three harness horses Kirby Hanover Dandy D Volo owned by Melvin Dennett Center Conway New Hampshire and Marine Song owned by Russell Welch Tamworth New Hampshire. A fourth horse was saved.
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Fryeburg
Maine
Fryeburg Fair Grounds
Kirby Hanover
Dandy D. Volo
Melvin Dennett
Center Conway
N. H
Marine Song
Russell Welch
Tamworth
Brown Named As Trustee for 7 Years
Dr. W. Lewis Brown was appointed to a seven year term on the Gallia County District Library Board of Trustees by the Board of Gallia County Commissioners at its semi monthly meeting. The commission also voted to submit the half mill levy to voters in November. The library district was formed five years ago and terms were aligned to have one seat expire each year. Brown was first appointed in 1948 for a five year term and had served longer before district status.
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Gallipolis
W. Lewis Brown
Gallia County
Brown
Driver Cited After Wreck on Route 124
Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol cited Boyd Wellington, 25, Bidwell, for speeding after a one truck accident at 9 15 am Tuesday on Route 124 east of Wilkesville. A milk truck left the road struck a bridge abutment causing medium damage and milk loss. Hearing set for Friday in Middleport Mayor Sidney Russell's court.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Post
State Highway Patrol
Wilkesville
Boyd Wellington
Bidwell
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Zanesville Bakery Expands Sales Under Plezol Brand
Baker Bread Co. of Zanesville begins distribution of bread cakes pastries and other baked goods under the Plezol brand to stores in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valley areas including Athens Glouster Chauncey Trimble Corning and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Sunday Creek Valley
Zanesville
Baker Bread Co
Fined for Speeding In Gallipolis Court
Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined Harold Bruce, 36, of Bartonville Illinois, 15 dollars and costs on a State Patrol speeding charge. On the same charge, Charles Houston, 23, of Oak Park Illinois posted bond for his appearance today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
Harold Bruce
Bartonville
Ill
Charles Houston
Oak Park
Big Ten Boxing Championship at Iowa City
The Big Ten boxing championships will be held in Iowa City on March 6. Teams from conference schools compete for titles in a full day of bouts with athletes aiming for conference glory.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Taber Aims to Override Seven Lausche Vetoes
In Gallia County Representative D C Taber says he will vote to override at least seven of Governor Laushe’s vetoes when the legislature reconvenes. He lists seven vetoes to override, four undecided, and one to sustain, with leaders hoping to override all twelve vetoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rep
D. C
Taber
Frank J. Lausche
Rgallta
Tager
Bulaville Principal Likely for Bidwell-Porter Post
Bulaville school principal Maurice Thomas was reported to have joined Bidwell-Porter High School as mathematics teacher. The Guyan Local School Board filled other vacancies, while Mercerville High confirmed staff changes and Centerville and Perry boards re employed several cooks, janitors, and bus drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bidwell-Springfield Board of Education
Maurice Thomas
Bulaville School
Bidwell-Porter High School
Guyan
Mercerville High School
Raymond Baldwin
Baldwin
Mercerville
Helen Myers
Huntington
Mildred McClure
Goldie Harrison
Elizabeth Woods
Guyan Board
Billy Halley
Rocky
Centerville
C. R
Bob) Saxton
Frank H. Ruff, Jr
Orville Jones
Howard P Lloyd
James F Johnson
Fred Beman
Perry Local Board of Education
Arlie Davis
John R. Morgan
Melvin Gilbert
Edward Fry
S.C. Beckett
Frank W. Childers
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Multiple Reunions and Visits
Gallipolis social items recount a Sunday rehearsal dinner for Helen Maye Wood and Robert M. Evans at the Lafayette Hotel followed by a church event. Attendees include several Evans, Wood, and local families plus visits to Ash Cave and Old Man's Cave. Other notes cover family reunions in Lancaster and Cheshire, and hospital or travel updates for local residents.
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D. Hollis Wood
Lafayette
Helen Maye Wood
Robert M. Evans
Grace Methodist Church
Sheldon Farris
Huntington
John L. Evans
Leslie Dunfee
St Albans
William Pauley
Charleston
Russell D. Wood
Greenville
D. C
Jane Ann Evans
Local visits and travel notes from across Ohio and beyond
Miss Pearl Mariani hosts European visitors Mr and Mrs John Williams of Italy who had not met before. Mrs Harold Black visits her mother in Mt Vernon for a week. Harry Steele and son Billy visit Eureka relatives. Mrs W E Steele hosts Portsmouth relatives. Peggy and Sharon Lynn Hazlett stay with Kesler’s Cross Lane hosts. Gordon Fisher and son Randy weekend in Columbus with Carl Allen. Mabel Lee at Holzer Hospital begins vacation with plans to spend time in Athens and Michigan. Mr and Mrs Robert Betz and son Bob return from a two week Richmond visit. Mr and Mrs Rucker Neal and son Jimmie return from Florida vacation trip to Cheshire. Further names and travels follow among local families.
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Pearl Mariani
Gallipolis
Europe
Miss Mariani
John Williams
Italy
Williams
Harold Black
Third Ave
B. S. Tulloss
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Harry Steele
Billy
W. E. Steele
Eureka
Welch
W.va
Steele
Portsmouth
Peggy
Sharon Lynn Hazlett
Bill McCutcheon
Kesler’s Cross Lane
Gordon Fisher
Randy
Columbus
Howard Thiveair
Harry
Judgment Granted in Gallipolis Common Pleas
Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz awarded P. R. Houck a judgment of 521.65 against Russell and Opal Sheets on a promissory note dated November 12, 1992.
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Gallipolis
Common Pleas
Robert M. Betz
P. R. Houck
Russell
Gallia County Junior Fair Dairy Premiums Hinted
Gallia County Agricultural Society officials hint at special dairy premiums for the Gallia County Junior Fair set for August 13 to 15 at Holzer Airport. County Agent William P. Smith outlined youth dairy participation aims and noted local banks and sponsors backing air tours and fair events.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Holzer
Rotary Club
Farmers Hotel
William P. Smith
Canters Cave
Jackson County
Tom Agee
Gallia County Agricultural Society
Smith
Puble Square
Vinton St
Pine St
Paul Niday
Gallia County Deiry Service Unit Meets for Junior Fair Booth
The Gallia County Deiry Service Unit met Tuesday night in County Agent Bill Smith's courthouse basement to finalize details for the junior fair booth exhibit. President Fred Hamrick presided with A. L. Morris Lawrence L. Holliday James Roush and Smith in attendance. Membership for O Wendell Roush of Cheshire Route Lt was accepted.
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Gallia County
Rotary Talk Details Premiums and Aims for Youth Fair
Smith outlined special beef premiums for fat and breeding cattle with top prizes of 150 dollars at the youth fair. He praised the Grange Juvenile Grange and Boy Scouts and thanked merchants and others who funded the expanded 1953 fair. The event aims to develop youths as farmers homemakers and community leaders by motivating them to exhibit outcomes of their activities.
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Smith
Grange
Boy Scouts
Crash on Route 7 results in fine for Pittsburgh driver
GALLIPOLIS An accident at 7 45 pm Tuesday forty six miles north of the Silver Bridge on Route 7 led to a $15 fine and costs for Maci Bieler, 54, of Pittsburgh on a State Highway Patrol charge of unsafe operation. Bieler reportedly attempted to pass John Fischer, 35, of Pomeroy, who was traveling south and preparing to turn east.
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Gallipolis
Silver Bridge
Route 7
Maci Bieler
Pittsburgh
Bieler
John Fischer
Pomeroy
Birth at Holzer Hospital and list of admissions
Mr and Mrs James C Kines of Point Pleasant welcomed a daughter. Admissions include Peter L Loney Jackson a medical patient Mrs Norman Shotsky Ironton surgical Cheryl Lynn Falkner Wells ton medical Mrs Jack Hurd Patriot surgical James H McMillan Ironton medical Miss Phyllis Dutcher Gallipolis medical Waldo Fannin Kananga medical Mrs John L Reynolds Point Pleasant medical Mrs Grant Johnson Gallipolis surgical Buster Rob Mullins Oak Hill medical Mrs Millard L Osborn Long Bottom surgical Discharges include Paul Brookins Raymond Taylor Robert O Brian William Rupe Mrs J H Perkins and Mrs Carl Meeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Kines
Point Pleasant
Peter L. Loney
Jackson
Norman Shotsky
Ironton
Cheryl Lynn Falkner
Wellston
Jack Hurd
Patriot
James H. McMillan
Phyllis Dutcher
Gallipolis
Waldo Fannin
Kananga
John L. Reynolds
Grant Johnson
Buster
Rob) Mullins
Oak Hill
Millard L. Osborn
Long Bottom
Clifford Machir
Gallia County couples file for marriage licenses
Applications for marriage licenses were filed in Gallia County Probate Court by James F. Runyeon 23 of Columbus son of George M. and Eulalia Kemp Runyeon and Joan Davis of Rio Grande born in North Hampton Ohio to Charles E and Wick Davis. Runyeon will wed Aug 22. Claude Allman 25 of Leroy factory worker born in Slate West Virginia to Howard and Blanche Clage Allman and Patty Moss 22 of Gallipolis born in Middleport to John and Ruby Weaver Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
James FE. Runyeon
Columbus
George M
Eulalia Kemp Runyeon
Joan Davis
Rio Grande
North Hampton
Ohio
Charles E
Wick Davis
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PGA
Pinky Klye
Sox
THE
Gallia
Meigs
Mason Counties
Tri- County
Charles E. Holzer, Jr
Clyde Dale
Jack Knight
George F. Bovie
Eugene Plymale
George Tabit
Dorothy Mayner
Zanesville Bakery
Beasley & Mathews
East
Carpenter St
Athens, Ohio
Lausche
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Bulaville
Bidwell-Porter Post
Gallipolis Social Notes
Woods
Ella Gandee
Clendenin
Margaret Reid
Susie McClaskey
Chillicothe
Robert Pinkerman
Nora
Robert Nylander
Pinkerman
H. C. Dickey
Ed Judy
Carl Judy
Columbus Bill Thomas
R. D. Thomas
Ray Thomas
Thurman
Frank Snedagar
Steven
Jeffrey
Sharon Thivenir
Howard Thivenir
Dottie Lou Thivenir
Hughes
Anna Hughes
Addison
Alva Grover
Cheshire
John Chambers
Chambersburg
Ralph Martin
Cannonsburg
James Rodgers
Gallipolis Evans
St. Mary Hospital
Jie
Omar C. Zimmerman
Fourth Ave
Raymond Kmbbs
Cathie
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Beth
Dundee
Kert L. Rannells
Chatran
Agee
Osar W. Clarke, Jr
ST. John
Logan
Rita Hayworth
Trinidad
Boring
Erm
Era Donald Connor Vera Ellen Serge Sanders
Cis Tierney
Jcho Technic
PeeSee Robert
Rey Ts
Technicolor
Edmund Grainger Reonucnon
Holzer Hospital
Paul Brookins
Raymond Taylor
Robert O'Brian
William Rupe
J. H. Perkins
Carl Meeks
FI ' Athems
DaniFalls
Obie Gil
Bobby Yan
Bob Fass
Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Presents
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E. O'Brien
Alexis Smith
B. Fitzgerald
Bing Crosby
Jane Wyman
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Livi
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Alan Young
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