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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1958

Page

16

Akins Faces Charlie Smith in Chicago Non Title Bout

Welterweight champion Virgil Akins meets Charlie Smith in a non title bout at Chicago Stadium tonight. Akins, 30, from St. Louis, won the title June 6 from Vince Martinez and has stopped his last four opponents. Smith, 25, from Waco, Texas, is ranked eighth with 26 wins in 33 starts and 13 knockouts. ABC telecasts at 10 p.m. EDT.

Chicago Virgil Akins Charlie Tombstone) Smith Chicago Stadium Akin St. Louis Vince Martinez Mt. Carmel Baptist Church East St. Louis Akins ABC

Rickey Predicts Pirates Pennant Next Year

Branch Rickey Sr. board chairman of the Pittsburgh Pirates said the team will win the National League pennant not this year but next year. He urged not to overlook the current players despite his warning and appeared at a memorial service for Delta Tau Delta after recovering from a heart attack.

Pittsburgh Branch Rickey Sr Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Rickey Delta Tau Delta

WSCS Meets At Church In New Marshfield

New Marshfield reports the WSCS met at the church with Mrs. Fred Hoodler leading the business session and Mrs. Ernest Whitlatch directing devotions and program. The Nice reunion occurred at Cutler with family members visiting from Indiana and Akron at the Luster Judy home.

New Marshfield WSCS Fred Hoodler Ernest Whitlatch Cutler Indiana Akron Luster Judy William L. Bridge Mildred Niles Ohio Davis Marlette Davis Pittsburgh Roy Grace Nelsonville R. H. Straight Catherine Weikart Youngstown M. L. Williams Long Island, N. Y A. D. Townsend Marie Dixon Athens F. G. Hoodlet

Graceful cape pattern for pineapple shell stitch designs

Crochet directions in Pattern 617 for sizes small to large using 3 ply fingering yarn or mercerized cotton. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for 11th class mail to The Athens Messenger New York for the pattern and address details. Also offers Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with two complete patterns and other designs for 25 cents.

Athens Messenger P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler

James W Hicks Appointed Administrator in Ohio Estate

James W Hicks of New Marshfield Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Ryan deceased Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated August 11 1938 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County Ohio

James W Hicks New Marshfield Ohio Elizabeth Ryan Tate Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Zaleski Social Notes Highlight Class and Family Links

Zaleski social page records visits from T E Dixon Athens and Mrs Offa Nortenam Wheeling to the Irwins. Wichita couple with Athens kin seek Keeton home photos and tour Lake Hope. A wide circle of relatives and friends from Chillicothe Columbus Rutland Langsville Nelsonville and Jackson join gatherings at Lake Hope and other local spots. Obituary notices recall Paul Thomas aged 79 ferry boat captain of Proctorville and private services were held in Proctorville cemetery.

Zaleski T. E. Dixon Athens Offa Nortenam Wheeling W. Va Carl Irwin A. B. Sanders Wichita Kan Sanders H. L. Atkinson Isaac and Isabel Keeton Theodore Loper Atkinson Lake Hope Hope Cemetery Keetons Cliff Johnson LaCross Wis Emmett Johnson Charley Johnson Carolyn Paul Johnson Allen David Sally Johnson Chillicothe Robert Bullock Pat Penny Lessie Hannas Lenora Jerry Lee Peggy Jo Nancy Sue Nelsonville Lucy Randall Donald Hoskinson Rita Kay Jimmy Johnny Columbus Lou Nickels Rutland Max Edmundson Langsville C. E. Vansky Blanche Stanley Andrew Markins Cincinnati Maurice Markins Charley Brown Jackson Paul Thomas Proctorville Huntington Helen McKibben Proctorville Cemetery Luther McKibben McArthur Harley Fate Harry Tripp Walter Tripp Jack Tripp Dorothy Edmundson Arthur McKibben Terry Johnson Last Sun

Racine social notes recount regional visits and travels

T Sgt Paul Hilldore son of Mr and Mrs T G Hilldore returned to the States after a year in Labrador visiting his family in San Antonio Texas. Numerous friends relatives and guests from West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia appear in a flood of short travel and hosting notices.

T. Sgt Paul Hilldore T. G. Hilldore States Labrador San Antonio Tex Cora Birch Donald Wolfe Janice Virginia Arnott Florida Margie Ann Shuler Letart Falls Edward Simpson R. K. Swift Michele Columbus Francis Morris Christine Lake Bill Donald McKay Danny Sandra Lou Mt. Victory Bruce Beegle Walter Stewart Junior Stewart Belle, W. Va Kenneth Stephens Talmage Charles Scott Gertrude Scott Clarksburg W. Va Mason Spencer Airman Herman Spencer Virginia Sharbaugh Graham Chester R. Mitchell Jerry and Brent Atlanta, Ga Beulah Morris Helen Younce Marianna Pa A. S. Piper Ruth Tucker Herman Carson Belpre Homer Sayre Leta Zana Baxter Pomeroy Pittsburgh Dale Jaccand Chan Elliot Delaware Homer Jaccand James Jividen Gassaway Jividen J. F. Jiiden Harry Wiltshire Linda Wiltshire Charleston Bruce Wiltshire William McKenzie Kananga Mr. McKenzie Laura McKenzie John Bentz William Bentz Coshocton Frank Cleland Diane Salser Pearl Martin Weirton W. V Nettie Longsworth Paul McGruegin New Cumberland Esther West Henry McCormick Ralph McKenzie

Printed Pattern 4846 Misses' Sizes 10 to 20

Advertises Misses size 10 through 20 jumper blouse and dress pattern 4846 with double-breasted look and 6-gore skirt. Details fabric needs and sizes provided. price 35 cents, add 10 cents for 1st class mail. Mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

McLean Reunion Draws Large Shawnee Nearby Kin

A McLean family reunion was held at Waterworks Park in New Lexington with many relatives in attendance. Guests included Bert Black and Emelda Daugherty, Emelda Decott, Julia Fealty, John McLean of New Straits ville, Bernard Lawrence and Mary E, the Lawrences of Crooksville, and numerous McLeans from Shawnee, Columbus, Elyria, Pataskia, Zanesville, Chauncey, Junction City, and more. Also noted were military duties of Dick Hopkins, MYF camp outings, Europe trip return of Marjorie Treadwell, and visits from Jones and Hodgson families.

Shawnee McLean Waterworks Park New Lexington Bert Black Emelda Daugherty Emelda Decott Julia Fealty John McLean New Straitsville Bernard Lawrence Mary E William Lawrence Crooksville Mike Boni Columbus Jerry Boesch Mike Jimmie Tommy Neil McLean Helen Wanda Jack McLean Patty Elyria Martin Shipley Janice Marta Pataskia Robert Hitchcock Susan Keith Zanesville Robert McLean Lury Bowe Chauncey Willard Stoltz Junction City Vane Householder Jim Decott Eugene Murray Skippy Ricketts Richard Williams Karen Lillig MYF Lancaster Camp Grounds Marjorie Treadwell Europe William Wollenburg Phillip Phyllis Paula Duane Jones Walter D. Jones John Francis Jane Hodgson Margaret Hopkins Sunshine Workers Columbus Zoo Edna Farmer Frances Ann Lillig Karen Jackie Sue Fetterly

Real Estate Transfers In Amesville Area

The Commonwealth Telephone Company of Ohio Athens transfers real estate in Amesville to Kitty Porter Amesville. J W Cayton and wife transfer real estate in Amesville township to Rollo W Loeffler and Kenneth W Loeffler Amesville.

Commonwealth Telephone Company of Ohio Athens Kitty Porter Amesville J. W. Cayton Rollo W. Loeffler Kenneth W. Loeffler Township of Ames

Why the Promotion Ruben Amaro Recalled by Cardinals

Ruben Amaro, a St. Louis Cardinal infielder, was brought up from Rochester this season after batting .200 in 92 games. He is a native of Mexico.

Ruben Amaro St. Louis Cardinal Rochester Mexico

Reedsville Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

The notes list numerous visitors and guests in Reedsville including Rev. and Mrs. Delbert Murphy from Indiana, Clyde Wallace from Proctorville, and Arthur Hetzer’s family from Toledo and Akron. Other guests come from Waldo, W Va Dayton, Central, Columbus, Parkersburg, Stow, Dallas, Athens, Marion, Bradenton, Fla. and Germany.

Reedsville Delbert Murphy Indiana Lorra Chevali Clyde and Radsall Wallace Proctorville Lee Charles Barr Waldo W. Va Grant Vineyard Dayton Dale Vineyard Central Arthur Hetzer Marion Toledo Raleigh Akron Dan Kibble West Liverpool Kate L Lucy Kibble Flossie Petty California Nina Baston Petty Farm Ruth Moore Columbus Clyde Parkard Parkersburg Packard

Bowling Leagues Form At Rollerbowl For Upcoming Season

Bowling leagues are being organized at the Rollerbowl as openings remain. A possible inter city league may play Sundays 1 to 3 PM with teams from Logan Pomery Athens and other cities. Other slots include Monday 8 45 to 11 PM six teams Tuesday 8 45 to 11 PM three teams Thursday 8 45 to 11 PM four teams Friday 630 to 845 PM and 845 to 11 PM eight teams or less Saturday 1 to 3 PM and 4 to 6 PM eight teams or less Afternoon slots except Sundays 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 PM for four or more teams and any night 12 AM to 2 AM for four or more teams.

Logan Pomeroy Athens

Kwiatkowski Named Most Valuable Player in North-South Game

Dan Kwiatkowski of Devilbiss and George Sefcik of Benedictine led the North to a 28-0 win in the 13th North-South all star football classic. Kwiatkowski scored twice on runs and kicked two extra points. Sefcik scored a late TD and was runner up in voting.

Canton Ohio Dan Kwiatkowski Toledo Devilbiss Cleveland Benedictine George Sefcik Sefcik Kwiatkowski

Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs Clyde Andrews Held in Carbondale

A bridal shower for Mrs Clyde Andrews formerly Christine Kennard took place August 9 at the home of her sister in law Mrs Joe Andrews Nelsonville Route 1. Guests enjoyed refreshments and games with prizes won by Mrs Anne Pidcock Miss Patty Adams and Mrs Mildred Andrews.

Carbondale Clyde Andrews Christine Kennard Joe Andrews Nelsonville Anne Pidcock Patty Adams Mildred Andrews Mamie Arnold Rosemary Arnold Nora Arnold Opal Arnold Priscilla Kennard Betty Thompson Kay Kennard Garnet Hawkins Goldie Huddy

Funeral notes and family visits from Point Rock district

Frank West and daughter attended the funeral of Claude Kennedy of Vinton on Aug 16. Mr Kennedy was the son in law of George Westfall of Bidwell. G B Radekin attended the Cummings reunion. D W Morris is recovering in Shelter ing Arms Hospital after an automobile accident. J E Radekin and family, G A Radekin and family, Nellie Vale and Johnnie, and Erma Vale visited Woods Nicholson home in Rutland. Avanel Radekin spent a week at Camp Muskingum representing the Albany FHA chapter. Jesse Proffitt visited son Dana Nelson and family at New Carlisle.

Point Rock Frank Westfall Luther Harvey Claude Kennedy Vinton Kennedy George Westfall Bidwell G. B. Radekin Cummings D. W. Morris Sheltering Arms Hospital J. E. Radekin G. A. Radekin

Radcliff Residents Attend Shower and Housing Update

Mrs. James Jackson and family returned from a trip to Virginia and Washington. Radcliff residents attended a shower for Mr and Mrs George Radikin at the home of his parents near Point Rock. D E McLaughlin has accepted a teaching position at Bremen.

Radcliff James Jackson Elmer Shannon Johnny Mike Gladys Pierce Virginia Washington, D George Radikin Mr. Radikin Point Rock D. E. McLaughlin Bremen

Tuppers Plains Social Visits Highlight Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Violet were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hart in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. William Chapman visited their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gasso of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Golden Bahr of Athens stopped en route to Michigan to see Mrs. Carrie Bahr.

Tuppers Plains Gerald Violet Dale Hart Athens William Chapman Michael Gasso Columbus Golden Bahr Michigan Bahr Carrie Bahr

LET OVEN COOL AFTER BAKING SESSION

After baking, wait for the oven to cool before cleaning. Allowing cooling reduces risk of burns and damage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charlie Smith OPT. OF Commerce Weather Bureau The Weather Bureau Zaleski Social Notes Racine Social Notes Dick Hopkins Camp Breckinridge Columbus National Guard Reedsville Social Notes Charles Deem J. S. Marks Stella Shaffer Stow Josephine Pickens Leon Donahue Dallas Everett Persons Olive Torrence Clifford Adams Germany Bernard Adams Edward Chevalier Inlaw Lowell Chevalier Bertha Montgomery Bradenton Fla Gladys Williams C. A. Barnett St. Petersburg Harold Dutton Susan and Sharon L. S. Buckley Carbondale Social Notes Detroit Ralph Wilson Glen Prater Ft. Wayne Ind Sylvia Doolittle Hamley Run Mrs. Doolittle Lizzie Doolittle Howard Pidcock Mr. Pidcock Guy Pidcock Jesse Proffitt Dana Nelson New Carlisle Memoriam Clifford Donson Dawson E. State St Athens Pharmacy Harold Goddard Bartlett Uhlman’s Messenger Mercury Monterey Oldsmobile Clifford Auto Sales Columbus Road Algeo Motor Sales E. State St. Ph FORD Platt Rambler Sales W. Union St Dannie's Trailer Sales, Inc Tom E. Davis Zandapp Billy Perry Motor Sales Cushman S. Schwinn Whizzer White’s Shop Clam Welding Athens Armature and Machine Works Elmer W. Sutton Lloyd's Window & Wall Cleaners Robert L. Lloyd Canaonville Mahaffey Motor Service Central Ave Electric Motor Service Union Dial W. O. Rose Jim Vaughn Bob A & P Call Fuller Brush the Plains U.S Hale Havens Valiant f.C.b U.S. A Cincinnate USDA W. State ST L. FE. White Armstrong H. D. Martin West Roofing Co Depot St Johns - Manville William J. Sycks Grange Baughman Insurance Agency Albany D. M. Goddard Sherwin Williams Rapp's Athens City Parkett Drive-in Richland Ave Charles Chester Dept Brockton Mass Water Street Reeves Co Attleboro Mass William Fean E. Town Capitol John Heffken Sunset Drive EAST Carpenter Montclair Bos Hess
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