Freshman mentors to lead seven SEC schools this season
Seven Southeastern Ohio League football programs introduce new head coaches for 1955 season. At Nelsonville Jim Chenevey, Rex Jarvis at Pomeroy, Dave Winefordner at Middleport, and Gene Slaughter of Jackson take first SEC postings. Others include Ralph Powless, Don McKenzie, Bob Shertzer, and several named assistants stepping into vacant or new roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuUacni
Nelsonville
Jim Chenevey
Rex Jarvis
Pomeroy
Dave Winefordner
Middleport
Gene Slaughter
Jackson
Slaughter
Southeastern Ohio
Chenevey
Jarvis
Chester
Winefordner
the Plains
Glouster
Don McKenzie
Bob Shertzer
Point Pleasant
Shertzer
Mason County
Barnesville
Bob Adkins
Bob
Carl
Babe) Adkins
Harry Lackey
Athens
Dwight Diller
Logan
Hank Schroth
Gallipolis
Ben Wilson
Wellston
Bill Smith
Chauncey
Marion Wood
Jim Vennari
Rutland
Ralph Sayre
Wahama
Bob Sheskey
Jacksonville - Trimble
Bob Miller
McArthur
Replacing Line Vets Big Task for Widdoes
Ohio University Bobcats face a rebuilding season as coach Carroll C Widdoes plans opening drills on Sept 1. Key losses include Al Scheider Al Dunn Al Jones and Al Bedosky opening guard and tackle slots while Elmer Apel and John Turk anchor veteran line depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Scheider
al Dunn
John Bedosky
Demus Jones
Carroll C. Widdoes
Ohio University Bobcats
Scheider
Dunn
Jones
Bedosky
Elmer Apel
John Turk
Don Anderson
Sandyville
W. Va
Leon Wilson
Parkersburg
Tom Lee
Turk
Lowell
Duke
Anderson
Apel
Lee
Vince Costello
Bobcats
Lou Sawchik
Frank Underwood
Gene Nuxhall
Bill Scheider
Bobcat
Ed Roberts
Charles Skipton
Marietta
Bill Haffner
Dayton
Skipton
Charles “Bronco” Wilson
Bill Frederick
Bill Casto
Ripley
Larry Lawrence
Whitehouse
Frederick
Amateurs vie for Amateur Clay Target Championship title
About 800 shooters enter the Grand American Amateur Clay Target Championship at 200 targets, 16 yards, with a $500 prize to the winner. Ralph S. Smith of Vandalia and Ned Lilly of Stanton figure in recent top results. Mrs. Julius Petty of Stuttgart shines in opening events and wins women’s Champion of Champions and Class C in the 200 target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Howell Vandalia, O
America
Ralph S. Smith
Vanadlia
Ned Lilly
Stanton
Mich
Julius Petty
Stuttgart
Ark
No Loving Cups At Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul says manager Rogers Hornsby will be hired as he is and should not change. He states the aim is winning and not rewarding players with loving cups, dismissing stories Hornsby must alter his methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
NEA
Cincinnati Reds
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Gabe Paul
Boxing Results From Last Night By The Associated Press
In Chicago Toxie Hall aged 188 stopped John Holman 206 of Chicago in eight rounds. In Brooklyn Lee Sala 161 from Pittsburgh stopped Joe Rindone 162 of Boston in six. In Brooklyn Jimmy Herring 159 of Ozone Park outpointed Ralph Jones 1534 of Yonkers in eight. In Sydney George Barnes 1384 of Australia outpointed Bud Smith 1434 of Cincinnati in twelve. In Pittsburgh Orlando Zulueta 135 of Havana outpointed Harold Jones 137 of Detroit in eight. In Boise Garth Panter 168 of Dayton Idaho stopped Jack Snapp 164 of Merrill Oregon in nine.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Toxie Hall
John Holman
Brooklyn
Lee Sala
Pittsburgh
Joe Rindone
Boston
Jimmy Herring
Ozone Park
N.Y
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Yonkers
Sydney
Australia
George Barnes
Bud Smith
Cincinnati
Orlando Zulueta
Havana
Cuba
Harold
Baby Face) Jones
Detroit
Boise
Idaho
Garth Panter
Dayton
Jack Snapp
Merrill, Ore
Pacifics Tiger Mascot Dies After Convulsion
Tommy Tiger, longtime College of the Pacific mascot in Stockton California, died after a convulsion believed caused by swallowing a steak bone and a sharp bone stab. The animal was once deemed too fierce for circus work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton, Calif
NEA
Tommy Tiger
College of Pacific
Tiger
Pacific
Giants lose Schnellbacher as defensive star retires
Otto Schnellbacher, one of pro football's best defensive backs, retires after two seasons with the New York Giants. He formed part of the umbrella quartet that made it tough for opponents to complete forward passes. teammates Harmon Roe Tom Landry and Emlem Tunnell will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otto Schnellbacher
Schnellbacher
Giants
Harmon Roe
Tom Landry
Emlem Tunnell
Maryland Opens SEC Slate Versus Clemson Auburn Mississippi
College Park reports Maryland prepares to face Clemson Auburn Mississippi and Alabama in a debut sequence on the grid. The assignment marks Maryland's first game against these programs in the season set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Clemson
Auburn
Mississippi
Alabama
Brewers Top KC 5 1 as Conley hurled five hits
Gene Conley returned from a two day rest to throw five hits and lead Milwaukee to a 5 1 win over Kansas City. The Brewers moved to a 3 2 edge in the series and crept 1.5 games ahead in the American Association pennant race. An exhibition saw Milwaukee beat the Boston Braves 3 1 in eight innings. Minneapolis edged St Paul 9 8 in the other Monday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Conley
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Brewers
Blues
Boston Braves
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Camp CHAUNCEY Attendance Highlights Pidcocks Visitors
Mr and Mrs Ray Pidcock and daughter Sylvia spend ten days at the Pilgrim Holiness Camp near Springfield. Weekend visitors included Adrian Pidcock Mr and Mrs Jim Gretz and son Mickey Mrs Flo Mullins and son Benny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ray Pidcock
Sylvia
Lois Simpson
Louise Walton
Springfield
Adrian Pidcock
Jim Gretz
Mickey
Flo Mullins
Benny
Dinner Hosts Gilbert Courtney Family Group
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney entertained at dinner Monday. Guests included Gilbert Courtney Jr Mr and Mrs Harve Courtney and children Cathy and Billy Mr and Mrs Hunter Beckelhymer and Isabel Courtney Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Gilbert Courtney, Jr
Harve Courtney
Cathy
Billy
Hunter Beckelhymer
Isabel Courtney
Norwood
Tate Services Held at Greens Run Church
Funeral services were held Monday at Greens Run Church for Mrs. Tate conducted by Rev. G. B. Courtney. Burial followed at Wellston. Helen Courtney and Christine Brown provided singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Greens Run
G. B. Courtney
Tate
Wellston
Helen Courtney
Christine Brown
Millfield Home and School Nets 50.70 at Ice Cream Social
The Millfield Home and School organization reports a net profit of 50.70 from an ice cream social held Saturday evening. Funds support school activities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
Chauncey Dover Band Sets Tuesday Practice at 6 30
Kathryn McCoy announces the Chauncey Dover Band will meet Tuesday evening for practice at 6 30. The session aims to sharpen ensemble play and prepare for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Kathryn McCoy
Chauncey- Dover
Mechanicsburg Coach Joins Athens High Staff
Paul Carpenter, former Mechanicsburg Junior High coach, joins Athens High School athletic staff this fall to coach football and basketball and teach mathematics. He leaves a twelve year tenure at Mechanicsburg after an unbeaten 1947 football season and county title runs in 1948 49 and 1951. Carpenter is married to Grace Miller of Barnesville and they have two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Carpenter
Mechanicsburg Junior High
Athens High
Harry Lackey
Athens
Carpenter
Mechanicsburg
Ohio University
Athens High School
Joe Lavelle
Jim Brooks
Ronnie Cox
Tom Ashton
John Smith
Larry Williams
Don Johnson
Grace Miller
Barnesville
Carpenters Union Local 1159 Wins 16 Cent Raise
Members of the Carpenter's Union Local 1159 receive a 16 cent hourly increase retroactive to June 1. Wage scales rise to carpenters 2.50. millwrights 2.60. pile drivers 2.60 with apprentice steps from 1.65 to 2.15 by year. Overtime remains double base rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Carpenter’s Union
Son Home on Leave From Navy Pharmacy Training
Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Jr arrived home Sunday night after six months of training in pharmacy at the U S Naval hospital in San Diego California He will stay twenty days then report to the U S Naval hospital in Philadelphia to continue training as a pharmacist's mate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney, Jr
U. S. Naval Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Philadelphia
Weekend Movements Of Carnival Staff And Social Guests
Jerry Russell and Clarence Wills of Wades Carnival spent the weekend at their Millfield homes. Jerry plans two weeks of work before starting his freshman year at Ohio University. Weekend guests included Dick Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkendall with other visitors from Shawnee Hills Columbus and Chauncey. Mrs. Ella Butterworth hosted visitors from Nelsonville and Chauncey. Viola Sanders, summer guest with the Bridgewaters, visits Ransbottoms in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Russell
Clarence Wills
Wades Carnival
Millfield
Jerry
Ohio University
Dick Jackson
Frank Kirkendall
Lewis Bullock
Myron and
Shirley
Shawnee Hills
Raymond Gray
Columbus
Blanch McCathern
Kinnickinick
Ella Butterworth
Charles Maffin
Nelsonville
Anna Noble
Chauncey
Viola Sanders
Erle Bridgewater, Jr
Richard Ransbottom
Dayton
Millfield Church of Christ Board Meets Tonight
The official board of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet at the church Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Church of Christ
Divorce suit filed in Circuit Court over Machir split
Anna Bell Machir files for divorce from Henry Clifford Machir in Circuit Court. The case seeks dissolution of their marriage with court proceedings to determine property and support issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Circuit Court
Anna Bell Machir
Henry Clifford Machir
Noland Tolbert Nuptials Bespeak Pleasant County Ties
Miss Rox ie Ann Noland and Donald D. Tolbert wed Aug 9 in Rockville Maryland parsonage in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Janice Brugh and Miss Jo Ann Rose. Tolbert family ties and FBI Navy service noted. A separate county farm women's club tour from Pomeroy to Wheeling is listed with many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Roxie Ann Noland
Mary Noland Leapline
Massillon
Ohio
Rocky Noland
Donald D. Tolbert
George Tolbert
Canton
Rockville
Wesley Dodge
Leapline
Janice Brugh
Jo Ann Rose
Carmen Terrice
Washington,D.c
William Joley
Arlington, Va
Miss Brugh
Daughters of America Council Plans August Initiation
Daughters of America Council No 63 met in regular session at the Jr O U A M Hall with Grace Henry presiding in the absence of the Councillor Ruby Ake. An initiation is set for August 22 at 7 30 pm under special dispensation. District Deputy Mrs Maggie Pruden of St Albans will attend. The death of Burl Stewart of Leon was reported. Members present were Grace Henry Mabel Gibbs Nella Nott Canna Chase Lola Stone Varl Randolph Hallie Eads Flora Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
Council No. 63
Jr. O.U.A.M. Hall
Grace Henry
Ruby Ake
Maggie Pruden
St. Albans
Burl Stewart
Leon
Mabel Gibbs
Nella Nott
Canna Chase
Lola Stone
Varl Randolph
Hallie Eads
Flora Myers
Jericho Homemakers Club Holds Annual Family Picnic
Jericho Homemakers Farm Women's Club held its annual family picnic Sunday at the Burris farm home. Present were Mr and Mrs Pear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Town
Mrs Cecil Mattox and her husband from Tincoln Ave spent Sunday with her sister and brother-in-law. Randall Hogsett Jr of Huntington and Kenneth Keener of Charleston visited relatives, as did Pat Rodeers and D W Willett family guests George Keener Jr. of Charleston. Local residents attend the Methodist Church camp at Salt Rock this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mattox
Tincoln Ave
Mattox
Randall Hogsett, Jr. Huntington
Kenneth Keener
Charleston
Keener
Pat Rodeers
D. WL. Willett
George Keener, Jr
Methodist
Salt Rock
J. P. Keefer
Elmer Jones
Arlin Allen
Cretoria Fisher
Logan
Keefer
Howard Symers
Symers
Garland Mohr
Crab Creek
Buckeye Lake
Jimmy Carson
Carson
Bucyrus
Ohio
Charles Stephenson
Greer
Johnny Mueller
Jack
Paul
Mary Lou
Midland
L. V. Mueller
Marquette Ave
James Gray
Hogsett
Harold Blain, Jr
Apple Grove
Kanawha
Louis V. Mueller
Louis
Liverpool
G. C. White
Robert Hite
Martha Vaught
W. C Bowie
Peter
Bill
Grover
Bill Nebbergall
Tommy
Julia Nebbergall
Carol Ann Walters
Maurice Mayes
Maurey
Maurice
Sonya Jo
Huntington
R. E. Mason
Colleen Godfrey
Mason
Minnie Linders
Viand St
Linders
Ethel Core
Coral Gables
Fla
Dana Bradshaw
Val Grueser
Carl Grueser
Marilyn
Larry
Robert
Pomeroy
William Cheesebrew
Columbus
Early McKinney
Community Mentions and Family Visits Across Kanawha Area
Va families and friends are listed visiting relatives and hosting guests in Charleston and neighboring towns. Notables include Barbara Wamsley Sue Keener Stella Brewer Wayne Robinson and others with Mrs J G F Johnson Mrs Richard Stratzman and Mrs Howard Brewer among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wamsley
Sue Keener
Stella Brewer
Wayne Robinson
Carol Sue Machir
Dickie Stratzman
Joseph Jewell
Marshal Dunlap
J. G. F. Johnson
Richard Stratzman
Howard Brewer
J. P. Keefer
Patricia
Lee Lewiss
Kananga
Orin Roush
Huntington
Point Clinic
Four H Club Plans Exhibit at Farm Youth Show
POINT PLEASANT The Alyle mitas 4 H pinnerers organization met at the home of County Agent W C Roberts on Jericho Road. They planned an educational exhibit for the Farm Youth Show in October and announced a skating party at the 22nd St Rollercade on Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Alyle _mitas 4-H
W. C. Roberts
Jericho Road
Farm
22Nd St
Carson Family Marks 15th Annual Reunion
The Carson Family Reunion was held at a Syracuse roadside park in Point Pleasant on Sunday. It was the fifteenth gathering with local attendees including Ada Crooks Ethel Sterne Mina Carson J L McDermitt and Mrs McDermitt’s guests Russell Pullins from McKeesport Pa Millard Miles Clyde McDermitt Clarence McDermitt Rita Jiden John Sterne and Florence Jane Sterne Suzanne Rothgeb and Becca Rothgeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Carson
Syracuse
Ada Crooks
Ethel Sterne
Mina Carson
J. L. MccDermitt
McDermitt
Russell Pullins
McKeesport
Millard Miles
Clyde McDermitt
Clarence McDermitt
Rita Jiiden
John Sterne
Florence Jane Sterne
Suzanne and
Becca Rothgeb
Howard Garland Wins Good Grooming Award
Howard Garland of Gallipolis Ferry received a red ribbon at the 1952 4 H Good Grooming Contest for boys at Jackson's Mill during the state camp. Entrants totaled 70 from 35 counties with Pete White of Kanawha County taking first place and Bill Long of Hampshire County and John Hunter of Kanawha County among the next highest scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Howard Garland
Gallipolis Ferry
Jackson's Mill
Pete White
Kanawha County
Bill Long
Hampshire County
John Hunter
Local Residents Visit Camp Conley Friends
Herbert Sayre of Letart spent the past week with James Richard Humphrey of Camp Conley while Mr and Mrs William Humphrey and Mr and Mrs John Oliver hosted gatherings along Jefferson Avenue and Charleston Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Ave
Willam Humphrey
Camp Conley
John Oliver
Charleston Road
Herbert Sayre
Letart
James Richard Humphrey
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SEC League
Widdoes
Clifford Heffelfinger
Steubenville High School
Howard Brinker
Tribe
Cleveland
WXEL
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
White Sox
Brews
Conley
THE
Tate Services
Bulldog
Tolbert
Canton, Ohio
FBI
Washington, D.C
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Va
Oliver
George Keener
Jo Lou
June
George Thompson
Charles
Linda
Jimmy
Nancy
Fred Pelley
Connie
Cindy
Frank Stone
Franklin
Patty
Judy
Virgil Burris
Virgil
Tommy Watersburg
Wheeling
Ogleby Park
West Virginia
Lewisburg
John Watterson
Homer Graham
J. S. Black
Allan Thomas
Robert Errett
Ray Crookham
Helen Cossin
Carrie Beaver
Robert Hoffman
Leonard Watterson
William Blaine
Ray Thompson
Homer Johnson
Phil Thomas
Herbert Henderson
George Johnson
Dennis A. Roush
Orlando Wallis
Lawrence Kelly
G. E. McCulloch
Jess Roush
Willard Roush
A. E. Sommer
Sally Durst
Ruth Oshel
Lucy Rice
Bill Cublen
Roy Kincase
Bob Love
Jo Lou Keener
We Mace and Family
John H Club
Mr. and
Jon
Aanett Mitchell
Carson Family
Herb Thomas
Herb
Darlington
S. C
Darlington International Speedway
Daytona Beach
Macon
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