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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

11

Gallipolis Coach Names 50 Players for First Squad Meeting

Gallipolis coach lists 50 registered players for the first squad meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Seniors include Blazer Bradbury Carroll Caveill and others with weights and numbers, Juniors and Sophomores named, freshmen listed, with a note of upcoming games at Logan and Nelsonville.

Dick Blazer Paul Bradbury Janderd Carroll Jim Caveill Ronnie Fisher Mick Hardway Carl Jenkins Tom Jones Charles McCormick Lewis Philips Verlin Premon Richard Roberts Jerry Shelton Bruce Atkinson Jim Baird Micky Blakeman Joan Carter Jim Dobebins Sam Hamilton Joe Jamison New Jones Albert Ene Don Marcum Ralph Martin Jie Mills Chuck Myers Gerald Rowch Larry Saunders Jay. Simms Richard Yam Logan Nelvonville

Cheshire Lettermen Ready as 26 Report for Grid Practice

Cheshire Bobcats coach C R Ratliff fields 26 players after one non letterman is ruled ineligible. The group includes nine seniors, two juniors Tom Cremeens Robert Lemley Elmer Spaulding Tony Taylor and Bob Waugh, with several sophomores and freshmen listed among non lettermen. Ratliff expects a squad of 30 to 35 for first practice at 6 pm Saturday ahead of the Sept. 23 opener at Mercer-Mill.

C. R Dick) Ratliff Cheshire Bobcats Ratliff Mercer- Mille Ratlit Tom Cremeens Robert Lemley Elmer Spaulding Tony Taylor Bob Waugh Waugh Cheshire Belpre Ollie Abshire Robert Cornelius Soph Fred Cremeans Lawrence Fell Ure David Fulton Myron Mack Jack Matthews Jim Neal Frosh Jim Rife Joe Roush Tony Shamblin Gene Spaulding Lynne Thompson Bobby Veith Leslie Whit- Hagton

Bulldogs Begin Practice Under Coach Risers

Athens Bulldogs will start practice Saturday at 9 am. Coach George Risers plans to use the first half hour for light work and drills.

George Risers Athens Bulldogs Riser

Should Have Seen One She Missed

Newberry reports a 4 pound 24 inch trout caught by Mrs John Johnson with a fly Swatter assisted by her two sons Steve age seven and Johnny age 12 near Round Lake. Steve spotted the fish Thursday, she chased it with the swatter, the trout jumped onto shore and between the legs of Johnny.

Newberry Mien John Johnson Steve Round Lake Johnny

Palmer Heads Toward Record in Canadian Open

Palmer, the 1954 U S amateur champion, led 102 golfers into the second half of the Ta-hole tournament with a 131 that followed 64 and 67. He held a two stroke lead over Jackie Frie and Rameshake Lly as Charlie Sitford, who led on Thursday, reached 474.

Palmer U.S Jackie Frie Eof Rameshakelly Charlie Sitford

Satchel To Open Semi-Pro Action In Wichita

Satchel Paige will start the first game of the Jennsel national semi pro championship in Wichita Kansas tonight with Allie Reynolds, former Yankee pitcher, set to join in opening ceremonies. The event is hosted by the sponsoring Congress baseball association and features a double elimination format.

Wichita Kan Satche Paige

Small Colleges Plead In Narrow Football and TV Debate

Coach laments plight of small colleges as major programs push for unlimited television. He argues larger schools ignore small schools problems while fans demand spectacle. In hockey style notes, record times and pitches are mentioned alongside TV coverage and player feats.

C. LeBuck Starbeck Iowa State Teachers College Shawinigan Falls Wy Gatsey Shawinican Swinigan Seem & T0 Georges Francoeur Montreal Jean-Pierre Roy Montreal Royals Roy

Indians Buy Hurler Daley From Sacramento Coast League

Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of left handed pitcher Daley from Sacramento of the Coast League. Purchase price was not disclosed. Daley, 22, has a 16-12 record with Sacramento this year and will report to the Indians at the start of spring training next year.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Sacramento Daley Indians

Blackburn named Cincinnati head coach calls for early report

New Cincinnati football head coach Blackburn orders players to report August 28 with preseason drills at Camp Livingston Remington Ohio starting September 1. Four players have hit homer blasts in the loaded era of World Series games: Earl Smith Tony Lazer Gil McDougald and Mickey Mantle.

Pecartnati OP — von Blackburn University of Cincinnati Livingston Remington Ohio Earl Smith The Tony Lazeri Yanks Gil McDougald Mickey Mantle

Region Seven Winner Upsets Michigan City Pair

Cincinnati earned Region Seven title by sweeping a doubleheader 16-8 and 0-16 against Michigan City. The win advances Cincinnati to meet Oshkosh in a sectional tournament to be held in Bismarck North Dakota starting Sunday.

Joseph Mich

Glouster and Area Churches Schedule Highlights

Church listings show multiple congregations with service times. Highlights include Glouster Church of Christ with 9 and 10 a m worship, Bible study Thursday evening, and pastor A Atwood. Bishopville Church of Christ with 9 30 a m Bible school and 10 45 a m worship. Hollister EUB led by Rev W E Crace with 9 30 a m worship and 7 30 p m prayer. Jacksonville Trimble Methodist with 9 a m preaching and 9 45 a m Sunday school. Seventh Day Adventist Saturday school at 9 30 a m. Redtown Free Methodist 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m prayer.

Glouster Church of Christ Peter Jesus Sun Grek Pater Ghareh Econ Ernest_A. Atwood Bishopville Church of Christ Edwin Carpenter Virstell BPTA William Parham Hollister W. E. Crace Sacksonville W. Crace Acksonville

Class Dropped For Saturday

GOOUSTER The Trombie Bible scholars there will be and cane is Saturday as previously a f Scettiaee altered Monday morning with a plea being held at the close of the 3) morning session Commencement exercises will be eid Monday at 7:30 p.m. All parents and F reads are loved to be Bible School Workers are Mrs Saran Zimmer Jayne Ann Jarvin Susan Fleming of the Methodist Church Mrs Lucy Harvey Mrs Donna Haiti Mrs Loves Ann Chaifant Anita Sisson and Coletta Davia of the Church of Chee

Goouster Trombie Saran Zimmer Jayne Ann Jarvin Susan Fleming The Methodiat Church Mires Lucy Harvey Donna Haiti Lovs Ann Chaifant Anita’ Sisson Coletta ‘Davia Chee

Glouster Chit Chat Club Hosts Potluck Dinner

The Chit Chat Club at Glouster Memorial Park held a potluck dinner Wednesday for members and their children. Seven members and eight guests attended. Plans were made for a cote roast Saturday at 8 30 pm at the home of Mrs William Parker.

Swarisien Glouster Memorial Park William Parker

Logan Sod I Notes at the Manor Garden Event

A fragmentary report describes a gathering where garden flower arrangements decorate tables. Mentions individuals C. F. and W. W. Wallace and references to a work coat and a formal setting. The text is incoherent and lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Hi Lo Bridge Refreshments Hostess Details

Clarence Le Granay and War et Ave hosted four guests at the Hi Lo Bridge event. Eight members, including Mrs. Steve 246 Troe, will be served. St. will be hostess to club memory on August 29.

Clarence le Granay Hi Lo Steve 246 Troe

Delegate Named To 24 State Congress

A delegate and his wife joined more than 2000 attendees from the Middle Atlantic and Great Lakes regions and Eastern Canada at a Columbus convention. Mrs Powers presented a report as part of the state Legion events during the August 30 to September period.

Withuster Maex Grouser Sin Dey Adventia Joey Siar Middle Atlantic Great Lakes United States Canada Columbus Mrs. Powers The Legion

Fire destroys Dairy Queen on South High Street

A fire at 4 40 am Thursday destroyed the Dairy Queen on South High Street known as GLOUSTER the Dairy Queen. The building owned by Mr and Mrs John Kennard and their lease status were not disclosed.

Glouster South High St Ownee John Kennard

Unclear Text Summary From Vintage Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Alice Rollins and Leon amid a damaged public notices style. No clear event or authority details are readable.

Fight results from Los Angeles Dallas Singapore and Sicily categories

Boxers across cities including Los Angeles and Dallas report results with outpoints and knockouts. Don Jordan defeats For Miceli in Los Angeles while Buddy Turman outpoints Red Wor Jey in Dallas. Nai Sanong knocks out Don Ranall in Singapore and Marie D Axata stops Lulu Martines in Messina Sicily.

Los Angeles Don Jordan Miceli New York Dallas Buddy Turman Tyler Tex Wor Jey San Angelo Singapore Nai Sanong Thailand Don Ranall Messina Sicily Marie D’axata Italy Lulu Martines Spain

Hocking County 1 H Notes 10th 4 H Club Meeting

Bowlby s Roughnecks 4 H club held its 10th meeting at the ome ni Wind he. Evelyn Bowlby remains president. Jim Windsor and Harold Philips attended 4 H camp at Tar Hollow. Ten questions and twelve members were served, including adviser Mrs Edith Bowlby.

Bowlby Roughnecks Omeni Wind Evelyn Bowlby Toom Evely Jim Windsor Harid Philips Tar Hollow Inc Edith Bowlby

15th Annual Earichs Reunion in Kentucky Event

The 15th annual Earichs reunion was held in Kentucky with Emma Poston as sidestep presenter. Attendees included Mex Vaughn Earich Janet Ralph Dean and families from Bell Aire Ohio Wilbur Earich Dean Earich Marion Earich Duncan Falls and many others from Ohio and Kentucky. The next reunion will be hosted by Mex Maciph Earich at their home on the second Sunday in August 1906.

Mir” “Glenn Stm Setherine "Onelit Asteland Ky Mex Maciph Erich Emma Poston Renita Mex Vaughn Earich Janet Ralph Dean Bellaire Ohio Mre Wilbur Dayton Dean’ Earich Danny Marion Earich Duncan Falls Ray Poston Walter Joan Earich Paul Seth Mew Jamen Earich Fa Poston Athens Simarte Warren O. Sr Rs Wiliam Abela James Camuncey Ste Ean Evan Earich Alex , Koame Strand Bir Willam Russell Ste. and Mire Adolph Bartch Norman, Milfield Ann Russell Louie

Chauncey Church News Community Worship and Schedule

Local church notices list services and schedules across Chauncey and nearby towns. Ministers and churches named include Taylor Ridge Trimble Church of Christ and Miles Ridge Holiness, with Sunday school at 2:00 pm in some venues and midweek prayer meetings.

Chauncey Area Guests and Visit Highlights

Local residents report a string of visitors and short trips. Families from Mansfield Columbus Athens and Worthington vacationed with Chauncey households while Dayton and Nelsonville residents were noted in area social exchanges.

Don Henry Mansfield Abe H L. L. Rane Gell Sherril Bob Mt. Summmit Ind Curtford Sanders Columbus Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Mabel Sisson Jaden Trimble Surance Thom J. We Hickman Worthington John Adams Robert Adams Bobbie Charles Handa John Civille Dayton Chauncey Loyd Fennell Sirmahare Holle

District MYF Meet at Chauncey Methodist Church

A district MYF meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship is set for Sunday from 1 30 to 8 30 p m at the Chauncey Methodist Church The program includes officers stations and a Willing Workers session The Willing Workers Class will meet Friday at 6 30 p m at the Chauncey church.

Chauncey Methodist Youth Fellowship Chauncey Methodist Church Priday

Daughters Reported At Hocking Valley Hospital

The notice lists newborn daughters at Hocking Valley Hospital with parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baker of Logan and Mrs. Orland McMannis of Toledo among others. Additional entries mention Mrs. Bord Bumgartner of Logan and Mrs. Charles Morrison of Logan.

Ralph Baker Logan Orland McMannis Toledo Bord Bumgartner Charles Morrison Worl Cart Coe Siden x Petter Balsevicius Game Devices John H. Forrest Lancaster Cincinnati

Good Hope Trustees Refuse Road Vacation Request

Trustees of Good Hope township oppose vacating a 3144 foot section of a local road. The blockades and signs halted access, with plaintiffs seeking a restraining order to remove obstructions and keep the route open for residents and mail delivery. The dispute involves county commissioners and township trustees from two counties.

Good Hope Logan Raed Carpenter Ralph Flowers Benue Green Sioners Ste Pricheld Benua Omer Thie Fairfield Ind Mcteer Ehatree Indi Trustees of Good Hope P

All Parking Banned On Lake Logan Road

County officials moved to ban all parking on Lake Logan Road after petitions to widen the road and improve sight lines. The board ordered a financial review, allocating funds for improvements and related costs while noting the need for community input on parking restrictions.

Lake Logan Road

Church Notices From Logan Area Churches

Church News lists services across Nazarene Roy E Kilingier pastor and others. Rev Neal Strait of New Lexington delivers sermons at Olivet Nazarene student while St Matthew Lutheran and First Presbyterian Fort Schottke Casey Sun worships. Local sabbath prayers and evening services noted with times and speakers.

Charen the Nazarene Roy E. Kilingier Neal Strait New Lexington Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Strait St Matthew Lutheran Paul Warner

Suit Seeks 5138.50 in Murray City Injuries

Katherine Wade files in common pleas court for 5138.50 in damages from injuries after a fall on August 8 1964 in a Murray City rest room hallway dash ed injury scene. Plaintiffs Mike and Andy Verba of Cleveland listed. The petition alleges back problems and a hernia from the fall.

Logan Murray City Katherine Wade Mike Andy Verba Cleveland

Varner to Attend International Luther League Conclave

Varner, son of the Rev and Mrs Paul N Varner, will leave Monday for College Station Texas to attend the 120th annual convention of the International Luther League of the American Lutheran Church from August 20 to 28. Delegates from the eastern states will travel by a special train via Pittsburgh Columbus and Cincinnati carrying about 300 youths and chaperones to focus on juvenile delinquency and youth involvement in politics.

Agan—Raut F Varner Paul N. Varner College Station Tex International Luther League of the ‘American Lutheran Church Texas A& M College Pert Texas Pittsburgh Columbus Cin| Cinnat Eoding Gure Ti Ameraiastheran Church

Mrs Engle Rites Planned in Columbus

Mrs Katherine Fox Engle a former Logan resident died Wednesday at St. Anthony Hospital. She was widow of L B Engle who died last September. Survived by son Norwood Engle of Columbus, three sisters Mrs Tide Hus, Mrs Ka Wellman, Mrs Yulalia Wakeley and brother James Fox, all of Logan. Funeral rites in Columbus with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Columbus Katherine Fox Engle Logan St. Anthony Hopital L. B Bert) Engle Engle Norwood Engle Tide Hus Ka Wellman Yulalia Wakeley James Fox Margaret Walle Minneapolis E. B. Poston Leo's Catholic Church Route 3 Oak Grove Tives

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