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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

9

Burial for Veteran Miner in Nelsonville Wednesday

Jacksonville burial set for John Miller a veteran coal miner died Sunday at his daughter's home Mrs Elizabeth Shannon Born 1866 in McArthur he moved to Athens County in 1868 Married 1888 to Sarah Shifflet and raised eight children Surviving are three sons Bert Fred Joe and four daughters Mae Messell Alma Daniels Martha Rizer Elizabeth Shannon also a sister Rebecca Curtis 27 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral at Latter Day Saints Church Nelsonville Wednesday at 2 PM Elder Loving to officiate

Jacksonville John Miller Elizabeth Shannon Latter Day Saints Church Nelsonville McArthur Athens County Sarah Shifflet Mae Messell Bicknell Ind Fred Bert Joe Miller Alma Daniels Dayton Martha Rizer Rebecca Curtis Latter Days Saints John Wolfe Elmer Grimm Vernon W. Va Wolfe Thomas Roush J. S. Swinborn Charleston Harvald Quillen Pittsburgh J. A. Quillen Harold Grimm Detroit Earl Grimm Albert Hill Dorothy Hildah Alexander Bernice Barnitz Columbus Clive Grimm Circleville Grace Crow Chillicothe Gladys Crow Chester Eileen Roush Clifford Hill Billy Roberts Athens Canaday Gallipolis Waldo Keistling Flora Johnson Kate Wolfe Racine M. E Norris Parkersburg Ernest Ashley Canton E. E. Ashley Ron Philson Norris W. A. Wolfe Planta Grange J. D. Hoeback Rolandus Higginbotham McGraw Ott Boston W. Litton Barnitz Ripley H. B. Powell C. B. Buntin Carl Powell Bertha McDade Hopewood EB. W. Balser Jackson Mich Delaware Ohio Albert Higginbotham Kate Higginbotham J. D. Roush Akron Richwood Marion

Ruth In Line for Albany Joe Manager Post Rumor

Montreal reports International League chief Frank Shaughnessy dismissed talk of a Ruth Albany deal as unlikely circus. Babe Ruth declined to confirm plans, saying he would not pursue minor league start but may discuss with Joe Cambria next week in New York.

Montreal International League Frank Shaughnessy Babe Ruth Joe Cambria Albany Senators National Association of Profesional Leagues Ruth Albany New York United Press Cambria Clark Griffith Washington Senators Bambino Washington Toronto Maple Leafs Bob Feller Feller Cleveland Indians Dizzy Dean Kenesaw M. Landis Cincinnati Reds Lee Handley John G. Peacock Landis Handley Peacock Cincinnati Bullet Bob Judge Landis Bob Cleveland Indians van Meter Consolidated School van Meter Casey Stengel Brooklyn Dodgers Louisville Colonels American Association Mamaux Yale Minnesota Larry Kelley Clinton Frank Ducky Pond Greasy Neale Bernie Bierman Giants North Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Frank Thomas Joe Riley

Rail and air schedules show multiple daily services

The page lists New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio train times with daily and Sunday exceptions, including No. 2 and No. 4, National Limited, Diplomat, and other services. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport airtaxi service with sunrise to sunset operations and connections to TWA and AA, with specific departure times.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central Norts Sss Chesapeake & Ohio National Limited Diplomat Athens Municipal Airtaxi Athens

Butch Grover Addresses Kiwanis on basketball and era changes

Branton T. Grover, longtime Ohio University basketball figure, spoke to Kiwanis Club about the 1936 37 season and the sport’s evolution. He highlighted global growth with 57 nations playing, rule changes aimed at offense, and the challenge of coaching basketball versus football.

Branton T Butch Grover Ohio University Kiwanis Club Ohio Kiwanians

Whainell Cares Whether Dizzy Dean Is Traded Or Sold

Daytona Beach column notes a new club formed to discuss Dizzy Dean trade rumors. The writer jokes about multiple sensational trade possibilities and mocks the sports press for hype around the 1937 season. The piece cites Dean remaining with St Louis and references Babe Ruth and Colonel Rupert as icons of overblown negotiation lore.

Henry McLemore Daytona Beach Fla U.P Whainell- Cares Dizzy Dean Dean St. Louis Cardinals Here Lisbon New York Empire State Statue of Liberty Chicago Brother Wrigley Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Mack Sennett Pittsburgh Pirates Pennyslvania State St. Louis Babe Ruth Jacob Rupert United Press

Letart Falls Social Notes

Social items from Letart Falls report Rev Earl Scott starting a revival at Plants M E Church and Rev Hubert Sharp of Texas to preach at United Brethren Church. Many locals and visitors are listed with travel, family visits, and Thanksgiving gatherings.

Letart Falls Earl Scott Plants M. E Hubert Sharp Texas United Brethren Church Simon Spencer

Knox Wins Narrow Decision in Dayton Ten-Round Bout

Buddy Knox, rising Dayton heavyweight and former star of the Chicago Stadium white hope tournament, edged Dan Hassett of Philadelphia in a 10-round decision Monday night at Dayton.

Knox Dayton U.P Buddy Knox Chicago Dan Hassett Philadelphia

Thirty-Eight Turn Out for Cage Practice

Athens High School basketball opens with thirty eight players reporting for the first practice under Coach Pete McKinley. The roster will be cut to 21 by midweek and to 16 soon after as the coach builds around veterans Carl Wilson Gerald Stauffer and Basil Gordon while nursing the uncertain return of Clyde Littler to possible action this season.

Athens Pete’ McKinley McKinley Carl Wilson Gerald Stauffer Basil Gordon Wilson Stauffer Gordon Clyde Littler Lawson Osborn Hall Chutes Ted Sprague

Rose Bowl Opponent To Be Named At PCC Meeting

University of Washington faces a decision on the Rose Bowl opponent with a Pacific Coast Conference meeting in Pasadena on December 7. Coach Jimmy Phelan says the nomination will go to the full conference for approval while Washington makes the final pick, aiming for the strongest available team and avoiding haste.

Seattle U.P University of Washington Pasadena Jimmy Phelan Phelan Washington

Myer 712 Pound Boy Born To Washington Player

Washington baseman Buddy Myer and wife welcomed a 712 pound baby boy late Monday. Club president Clark Griffith called the birth the arrival of the regular second baseman of the Washington team of 1954.

Washington U.P Buddy Myer Clark Griffith

Five Ohio Schools Finish Undefeated and Untied in Gridiron

Five major Ohio scholastic teams Massillon Martins Ferry Middletown Cleveland West Tech and Kenton completed the season unbeaten and untied. Massillon trampled foes scoring 441 points while allowing 14. Martins Ferry defeated York rivals. Middletown posted the only perfect defensive record among major teams. West Tech and Kenton also finished clean with notable schedules.

Cleveland West Tech Kenton Martins Ferry Massillon Middletown Cleveland East Mansfield Portsmouth Akron New Castle al Hance Akron North Columbus East Barberton Canton McKinley Paul Brown Combine Elmo Lingrel Forest Bellefontaine

Glouster Third Grade Honor Roll Named by Rooms

Average 100 percent last six weeks achieved by Glouster School third graders taught by Miss Beulah Bennett includes John Downs Kenneth Skinner Joan Cotter and Elizabeth Ann Davis From Miss Kuintz room list includes Charles Morrison Andrew Wolf Dayne Witham Donna Mae Foraker Betty Hogue Phyllis Labora Edith Morgan Wilma McNabb Ruth Russell Betty Richards and Twila Williams.

Glouster

Blower Guest of Columbus Parents This Weekend

Jim Blower of Station WBNS Columbus was a guest Sunday and Monday of his parents Mr and Mrs E M Blower. He traveled from the station to visit family over the weekend.

Glouster Jim Blower WBNS Columbus E. M. Blower

Birthday Surprise for Fred Sayers in Millfield Home Party

Fred Sayers was surprised with a birthday party Saturday evening hosted at a local Millfield home. Ice cream, cake, and gifts were shared with guests including Leslie Kittle family, E. A. Sayers family, and other relatives of the honoree.

Millfield Fred Sayers Leslie Kittle Mary Lou E. A. Sayers Faymond Homer Donna Jean Sayers Eldon Easler Norma Darlene William LaFollette Freq Sayers

Glouster Lodge Meeting Set For Wednesday Night

Glouster Lodge No 607 F. A. M. will hold a degree meeting and regular session Wednesday night at the lodge hall with members urged to attend.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No

Ohio Wesleyan Names Millers Honorary Captain, VP Hagaman MVP

Halden Miller from Bucyrus was chosen as honorary captain for the Ohio Wesleyan football team after the season. Ed Hagaman of Delaware was named the squad's most valuable player.

Delaware U.P Halden Miller Ohio Wesleyan Miller Bucyrus Ed Hagaman

Pitt Wins Lambert Trophy as Eastern Football Champ

The August V. Lambert Memorial Trophy, emblematic of the eastern football championship, was awarded today to the University of Pittsburgh. The University of Pennsylvania finished second as ten New York sports writers served on the voting committee.

PITT New York U.P August V. Lambert University of Pittsburgh University of Pennsylvania

Undefeated Teams Record Snapshot

The record lists undefeated squads including Massillon, Martins Ferry, Kenton, Cleveland West Tech, and Middletown with wins and points. It mentions locations Bana Ada Van Wert Wapakoneta Shelby and London among the teams and shows scores such as Massillon 4410 and Martins Ferry 20227.

Bana Ada van Wert Wapakoneta Shelby London Massillon Martins Ferry Kenton Cleveland West Tech Middletown

Local Union Members Vote for International Officers

Members of Local Union 3955 UMWA Jacksonville will vote for international officers at a regular meeting in the mayor's office next Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The regular business meeting follows at 4 p.m. Members in good standing are urged to vote and attend. A separate note reports visitors returning home after a city visit.

Glouster U.M.W Jacksonville

Williams Family Rejoins Youngstown After Relative's Death

Mr and Mrs Frank Williams Sr and their children Frank Jr and Margaret returned to Youngstown after visiting relatives. They came home due to the death of Mrs Williams brother Roy Smith Hemlock who died in Logan hospital from injuries in a motor accident Thursday night near his home.

Glouster Frank Williams Frank, Jr Margaret Youngstown

Withers and White Return to Buckhannon After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Withers and Mrs. M. C. White returned to Buckhannon West Virginia Sunday after a several day visit in this city with Mr. and Mrs. L. G. DeLong, the Withers' son in law and daughter.

Glouster H. H. Withers M. C. White Buckhannon W. Va Mrs. Withers L. G. DeLong

Return to Columbus From Glouster and Nelsonville Visit

Mr and Mrs Horton Chevalier and son Jerry return to Columbus after spending several days in Glouster with Mrs and Mrs Robert Brunton and in Nelsonville with Mrs Chevalier's parents Mr and Mrs Jenkins.

Glouster Horton Chevalier Jerry Robert Brunton Nelsonville

Legion Auxiliary Plans Annual Christmas Party

GLOUSTER plans for the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party with a Thursday 7 pm meeting at the Legion Hall. The event is set for Sunday afternoon December 20.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

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