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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
2
Coal production back on line at No 6 mine as tipple was rebuilt after destruction. About 190 workers employed. 20 to 30 more expected. Weekend visitors include Gallipolis residents for Arnold family reunion and locals from Rutland Buckeye Lake Akron.
A church service is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 o'clock followed by burial at Brood Run. The notices specify the order of events and the final resting at Brood Run cemetery.
POMEROY Aug 26 George Heines of Pomeroy promoted to assistant superintendent of the Munster Essex mining interests. Besse West named general superintendent.
In Pomeroy Aug 35 the writer corrects a Messenger report claiming R E Powell of Middleport was arrested in Gallipolis for forging checks. The article states Fridley and William Baix were involved. a third member fled in a car used to pass multiple checks including a $95 Pleasant and a $260 wire request to Akron. A $280 check allegedly passed at Gallipolis.
Corbett Fisher was arrested for selling moonshine liquor in Middleport. He pleaded guilty before Justice Gillmore, fined 200 dollars plus costs, and was jailed when unable to pay. Police officers John Lewis and Herman Mayer made the charge.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bracelin and daughter from Columbus visited the McElhennys. George Swallow and daughter Carolyn with Mr Leslie Nyder from Columbus stayed with Dave er. Funeral services for Mrs Herbert Powell were held at 1 pm at Church of Christ. The Farmers and John Mayers families returned from Lovein after visiting friends. Leo Carrell has returned home after a week. Gladys Jurden to fill vacancy at Ready-to-Wear. B L Grimes family moved from Gravel Hill to chase, with possession to Pomeroy expected soon.
A 16 jewel gold watch will be the prize for lucky guessers at the Studebakers versus Ray-Glos game Wednesday night. Donor Bill Drake, jeweler and K of Pin fielder, offers two watches, one gent’s and one lady’s, winner to choose. Another contest tonight pairs Knights of Pythias and the Eagles with two prizes: a floor lamp for the housewife and a box of cigars from Gibson Pharmacy for the man. Mildred Pendergrass won the 85 gold piece offered at Athens National Bank.
The article advocates using slow motion drills to identify and fix swing hitches. It advises alternating slow and regular speed strokes while watching stance grip and body movement, ignoring the ball, then pinpointing tenseness or timing issues in the body to improve the actual swing.
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Dispatches describe Bekimo music played aboard MacMillin's flagship in the arctic. Reporters liken the sound to a gum chewing train announcer. The Dempsey mansion is said to be guarded by two chow dogs amid rumors of a new beezer.
The villagers dubbed Battling Ski a nut as he walked with two lions and two fancy lap hounds, while wondering what they would call a heavyweight who wandered in similar company.
The piece recalls Helen Wills as the sport’s darling in earlier years and notes a change in public opinion since then. It references a historical event about Napoleon and a long Moscow retreat as a colorful aside.
A reflective line captures the thrill of victory and the risk of fate after battle. It suggests triumph followed by unpredictable consequences and the crowd’s unpredictable direction. The excerpt underscores the precariousness of glory in war’s aftermath.
A casual reflection notes that remaining a ham and egger shields one from explaining the origin of a championship dream's downfall. The speaker suggests pride in simple status avoids questions about heroic failure and its consequences.
The text notes Dr. Pipes is a practicing physician in Cleveland and questions whether he is a throat specialist, as Mr. O Goofty wonders.
The fall brings the harvest of prize potatoes, contrasted with persistent prize tomatoes that linger throughout the season. The piece notes the seasonal timing and the ongoing presence of the tomatoes.
Mickey Walker finally signs to face Dave Shade amid bold talk from promoter Fitzsimmons about a 83,000,000 proposition. Observers note speculation on the Niagara Falls dry prediction and Daisy Vance’s four straight wins over the Giants.
A report states five gallons of gasoline have an explosive power matching 418 pounds of dynamite. The claim underscores gasoline's potential impact in fire or blast scenarios.
Tarpon catching by Sig Haugdahl off Daytona Beach, Florida ended after an hour when his 30 foot boat towed three miles by the 16 pound tarpon. The struggle prompted Haugdahl to consider streamlining his craft to reduce wind resistance, inspired by the tarpon’s body line.
Changes effective this season reflect stricter enforcement, sanctuaries, and restocking boosting the state’s hunting appeal. Deer season remains December 1 to 15. bear season opens November 10. small game and waterfowl limits are adjusted including ducks down to 15 daily, geese to 5, and brant to 6. sale of game killed in state prohibited.
Ackerman proposes selling bear and raccoon skins while noting Pennsylvania and other states may follow. The plan uses license funds to boost wildlife resources and support sensible protective laws to conserve game.
Dayton light heavyweight Joe Sekura knocked out Terry McMillin in the sixth round. Columbus bantamweight Harry Ferres fought in the fourth round. Shifty Dan 460 of Portsmouth stopped Patterson in the second round. Zanie was untested before quick finish. Phil Fhert edged Haute in a decision. Dick Conlon fought to a three round draw in Omaha.
Rutgers athlete Homer Hazel earned letters in football baseball basketball and track in the recent year. He was an All American backfield selection last fall and graduated in June among Rutgers' greatest all round athletes.
The player finished No 11 in national singles in 1923 and No 6 in doubles with Wallace Johnson that season. He reached the national clay court final two years earlier and defeated Howard Kinsey and Johnson in other matches. In 1924 Davis Cup interzone play against the British Isles he won both singles and doubles rubbers, paired with John son to top doubles in the sector. He was ranked No 4 in the Middle States in 1923 and is described as playing a strong all around game.
Yesterday the Studebakers defeated Josten's 4 to 0. The standings show two wins for Jostens and one for the Studebakers. Monday's pitchers battle saw Sweeney hold Barstow to two hits amid errors, with Matsen making a highlight catch. Tomorrow the K P s meet the Eagles. Thursday and Friday games postponed due to the fair. Wednesday's Graysons versus Studebakers slated as planned.
The Pirates left New York for Boston after a 9 to 2 win that widened their lead to six games over the McGraw squad. Cobb's Tigers beat Gregg Reuther and Ballou 13 to 4 while Blankenship’s pitching doomed the Athletics 3 to 1. Robertson and Bisier homered as Van Gilder blanked the Red Sox. Brooklyn crushed the Cubs 18 to 6. Chicago fell back with a 11 to 7 win. Cardinals swept a doubleheader 14 to 5 and 6 to 4 over the Phillies. Graham’s pitching carried the Braves past the Reds 3 to 2. Ruth homered but the Yankees totaled only one run as Cleveland won 2 to 1.
London scientists report a female oyster can abruptly transform into a male and a male oyster can switch to female, noting the surprising and sudden nature of such sexual changes in oysters.
The eighth inning saw a tight finish in the rubber game of the regen series ending 3 3. Bancroft came off the bench after a collision with Bohne in the session before the first game, sidelining the Boston leader for several days.
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