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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

11

American League standings and Friday schedule recap

AL figures show New York 77 48 616 and Chicago 75 49 605 with Cleveland at 75 30 600. Friday’s slate includes Washington at Chicago 7 pm and New York at Cleveland 2 pm. Results list Detroit 6 14 Boston 1 6 and New York 8 Cleveland 2. Saturday’s schedule Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Milwaukee New York results noted.

New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Baltimore Kansas’ City Boston Detroit Kansas City Cacias Edie Siae Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Paitsburgh Brooklyn Milwaukee Pittsburgh Gueinnati

Demonstration Council Plans Training and Projects

Hocking County Home Demonstration Council met in the courthouse and discussed future program plans. Officers and council members will attend a training session from 2 to 3 30 pm in September with location to be announced. Miss Ethel Bower emphasized attendance and noted clubs have not yet held meetings. Members will survey interest in first aid classes and lip cover construction for furniture as special topics. Elected secretary is Mrs. Robert Redd of Union Furnace, succeeding Mrs. Howard Nowels who moved to Fremont. Chairman is Mrs. Herbert Walker, succeeding Mrs. Willy Sayer no longer in the county.

Ethel Bower Miss Bower Home Demonstration Council Club Robert Redd Union Furnace Howard Nowels Fremont Herbert Walker Willy Sayer

Thompson reunion in Logan marks eighth annual gathering

The Logan community reports the eighth Thompson reunion set for Kachemacher Park on Sunday Aug 19 1956 with attendees listed from many families including Hampton Thompson and Mundy. The West Logan Ettes Juniors held a meeting at Linda Castos home to plan events.

Thompson Thompson Grants Kacheimacher Park Garon Aes Estelle Bart Fe Hampton Wiliam Non Sie Giffram Thomapson Eugene le Thompson Donna Barlot Cele Ann Barre Tee Senter Sue Cuyanoes Jeane Se Ee Eugene Re Thompson Bona Roy Raymond Fin Joan Bertie Cele Jane J Eilam Hampton Enterprise John Thompson Aughter Mix Wavelone Eckhart Fen Mike Judy Sen Barbara Marvin Harden Tony Randy Gregory John’ Palmer Billy J. Vaughn T. W. ‘Thompson Mary Baker Colum Tue Oscar Lanner Newark Kachelemacher Park J I West Logan-Ettes Linda’ Casto Alice West Connie Frasure Darlene Shull Bonnie Frasure Gary Darlene Shui

Commission Seeks Coal Supply Bids for Courthouse Use

County officials seek bids to furnish 200 tons of lump coal for heating the courthouse and county home with 150 tons to be delivered to the courthouse and the rest elsewhere. The meeting also discussed grants and various expenses across multiple cities, noting schedules of stock and upcoming payments.

Harry Smith American Association Minneapolis Omaha Toledo St Paul Indianapolis Charleston Denver St. Paul Louisville

Rams Lose Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch and MLB Leaders Mentioned

The report notes Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch will not return to the Los Angeles Rams this season despite rumors of a secret training camp. It also covers baseball leaders in batting runs and strikeouts with names like Kaline Mantle and Jensen cited among top performers.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch

Fight Results from Reno and Los Angeles Cards

In Reno Charley Sawyer defeated Ike Jenkins by stoppage at 146 pounds. In New York Tony Gagliardo outpointed Johnny Degen. Tokyo reports show Jiro Sawada at 132 percent in a listed bout. Houston, Salt Lake City, and Brooklyn are cited with various percentages and locations around the fights.

Angeles Charley Sawyer Los Angeles Ike Jenkins New York Tony Gagliardo Brooklyn Johnny Degen Tokyo Jiro Sawada

New Officials Head Trapshooters in America

Dr H N Alford of Atlanta Ga is named president of the Amateur Trapshooting Association of America and reappoints List Krieg of Newark as association secretary. Alford also renames Aaron Bird of Vandalia as association manager and E R Maetzold of Minneapolis as treasurer. The association elected Dr Alford to the presidency.

Vandalia H. N. Alford Atlanta Assn, of America Krieg Newark Alford Aaron Bird E.R. Maetzold Minneapolis Minn Dr. Alford

Grammas Homers in Phillies Win at Polo Grounds

Alex Grammas hit a home run for the St Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia era play against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. The read appears garbled but indicates Grammas connected for a homer in the away game described.

Alex Grammas Philadelphia Alex St. Louie New York Polo Grounds Lastarte

Automobile Demolished in Wreck on Washburn Hill

Three people were injured when a four door car owned by George Albau gh of Zaleski and driven by Joe Fisher of Logan Route 3 skidded on loose gravel, slammed into a steep bank, and overturned on Ridge Road about three-fourths mile west of Route 328. Deputy Sheriff Joe Breese reported the crash near Washburn Hill. In the hospital notes a Logan couple welcomed a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Sprat were noted along with other local arrivals and transfers to Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

Axgan Washburn Hill Ck Ridge Road George Albaugh Zaleski Joe Fisher Logan Sack ‘Carter Union Furnace Joe Breese

Non-Support Admitted In Court In Franklin County

Marvin E. Boggs, 28, of Columbus, arraigned Thursday on charges of non support. Committed to the county jail after a complaint filed by his former wife Adrian Boggs.

Doa Magica EE Ca Ntoceur Marvin E. Boggs Rae Columbus Franklin County Sber Ees Cena Calcote Logan Joe Breeze Boggs Adrian Boges

Church News of Logan and area services listed

Local church notices list pastors and service times from Trinity Lutheran Paul D Holtzen to Jehovah’s Witnesses and other denominations. Details include sermon topics such as The New Testament Ministry and Under Grace, with Sunday school at 9:30 or 10:00 and worship at 10:30, prayer meetings midweek, evangelistic services, and junior church programs.

Peat X Varner Vin Trinity Lutheran Paul D.holtzen Paul R. Murphy Ohio Hocking v Bakers Tehovah’s Witnesses Bite T N. Burnworth Pam Pird Presbyterian Presbyterian Farm

Quota of 350 Flood Relief Sought by Red Cross

A flood relief appeal targets northeastern regions hit by disaster. Rolland Harriman urges the local Red Cross chapter to exceed a 259 dollar base quota as aid to more than 10 000 families grows, with a total fund need over 8 million dollars. Donations may go to the chapter or Dr. John Rauch disaster relief chairman. Local residents had pledged 55 dollars before the setback.

United States Rolland “Harriman American Reg. Crows Darley Kitchen Red Cross John Rauch Rauch Mary. Thompson Chat

Rev Varner To Give Last Sermons Sunday

Reverend Varner, pastor at St Matthew and St John Lutheran churches for eight years, will resign to serve as assistant director of stewardship and finance for the American Lutheran Church. A farewell is not planned. instead he will lead Sunday services and participate in the congregational actions. His installation as assistant director is set for September 4 in St Matthew Shuren, Logan, with leaders of the American Lutheran Church present. The ceremony will feature Rev EJ Cormsant, Rev A W Weber, and Dr George Schultz Jr. as officiants.

St. Matthew St. John Varner American Lutheran Church Insala Paul Erick Bexley Cassingham Rd Gonpet Tor St. Matthew Shuren Logan American ‘Lutheran Church Wwi EJ. Cormsant A. W. Weber Aesistants George’ 5. Schultz, Jr Peptone Br. Money American Lathern Church

Youth Will Direct Rites At First Presbyterian Ing Services

Logan momam renin served as summer student directing church rites at Monmouth Junction First Presbyterian Ings. The sermon theme is Blessed Are the Blind.

Logan Momam x Renin First Presbyterian Ing Monmouth Junction N. 5

AWOL Soldier Held By Logan Police

A South Bend Indiana soldier on leave from Fort Eustis Virginia was arrested Thursday morning in Logan County Jail. Pvt. John 17 is held by authorities after being found absent without leave from his Army post.

Logan Police Logan South Bend Ind Fr. Eustis John

BUC Ruling I Upheld in Peters Appeal Case

A referee of the Board of Review of the Bureau of Unemployment upheld BUC Ruling I in the appeal of Glens L Peters regarding participation provisions. The decision, filed Wednesday in Iron Port, addresses Peters and the related actions by Chaplin and Senecat Motors Corp in the case.

Board of Review Buresty

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