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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

12

Field House Plans Swing Into Focus

Ohio University announced the first wing of a 2.5 million physical education complex will be completed next year. The project centers on an indoor practice structure with an ice rink to meet student needs, support winter workouts for track and baseball, and possibly serve football and tennis events.

Ohio University John C. Baker Physical Education Department 5 Pres. Baker East Northwest Immenenice

Weekend Visitors Highlight Columbus Family Ties

Local social notes list weekend visits among Columbus families with holiday gatherings for Thanksgiving. Names include Maroon, Kennedy, Longstreth, Lecie, Gorby, Mille, Bolin, Thomas, Johnson, Pierce, and Miller across Columbus, Toledo, and Middleport. Astronomy and sports items mention a distant universe age estimate and Buckeyes football reflections.

Langsville Joseph Maroon Columbu Maroons Ade Kennedy Carl Kennedy Hannah Floyd Longstreth Bernard Leciie Toledo Carl Gorby Dayton Robert Mille Coltunity Circeris Miller Rusty Pierce Hyseli Run California

Air Power Key to Navy Middies Football Season

New York report highlights air power as a major factor for the Navy team amid a tough season. Despite losses to Notre Dame and Army, Middies show strength in passing and defense, with noted performances by players and coaches shaping their strategy.

New York Navy Notre Dame Army

Local Births AdmiAnnouncements and Dismissals List

Births recorded for Mr and Mrs Paul E Newman Columbus a daughter Mrs Alva Mount Cabon Hil a daughter Mr Lawrence Cottril Nelsonville Route 1 a daughter and Mrs Albert C Smith New Lexington a son Admitted Miss Jean Sorrel Murray City William Barron Haydenville Mrs Vioter Youn New Mars Connie Tennehill Murray City Dismissed Mrs James Rodgers Corning and son Albert Reeves Nelson Lewis Hall Logan Mig Elma Wolfe Nelsonville Mr Myrtle Wallace New Straitsville Ray Byers G

Paul E. Newman Columbus Alva Mount Bon Hil Lawrence Cottril Nelsonville Albert C. Smith New Lexington Jean Sorrel Murray City William Barron Haydenville Vioter Youn New Mars Naomi Campbell Glouster Edward Wolfe

Bills To Ease Taxes Now Pending

A fragmented report discusses pending bills on tax relief amid political dispute. It notes Jenkins and other lawmakers proposing tax reductions while concerns arise about deficits and economic impact, with emphasis on cautious congressional action and administration relief possibilities.

Jenkins

Texas A and M Surprises as No 1 Season Surprise

Texas A and M emerged as the top preseason surprise amid upsets and late-season shifts. The Aggies, with a rough start and a decisive opening loss to UCLA, climbed to lead the conference before an upset by Texas altered the title picture, ending as the season’s biggest surprise.

Texas Sooteen Centar Midgar Ertonsers Fas Gan Notre Dame Army Aggies ARM UCLA Goling

Straitsville Resident Frank Miller Dies at 70

Frank Miller 70 died 11 p m Monday in New Lexington after a stroke. Funeral service Thursday at Mills and Brown funeral home at 2 p m burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. Survived by two sons Roy Akron Russell McCunesville a daughter Mrs Florence Deering Akron 10 grandchildren four brothers Isaac Logan Brest New Straitville John Columbus and a sister Mrs Laura Corbett Columbus.

Wertariovita Frank Miller New Lexington Mills and Brown Funeral Home New Straitsville Roy Akron Russell McCunesville Florence Deering Isaac Logan Brest New Straiteville John Columbus Laura Corbett

Hamden Holiday Guests and Hospital News

Hamden area residents and relatives are listed visiting and health updates. Arthur Napper was taken by ambulance to Huntington VA Hospital. Mrs. Martha McManus is ill and moved to her daughter’s home in Louisville. E R Haynes visited a husband in Columbus University Hospital as others hosted Thanksgiving gatherings and relatives across Ohio and Kentucky.

Henry Brysson Guysville Norma G. A. Hardgrove Columbus Edna Smith Eugene South ‘Shore Pearl Scott Elm St Curtis Burns Hamden Russel Dye Lan Caster Robert Burns Flint ‘Mich Clarence Jewell Jewitha Bre Baal Jewell Springfield Paul Jewell Siren Sherell Ann Clarence Jewel

Butler Guests Over Thanksgiving in Findlay and Cheshire

Mr and Mrs Cecil Butler of Findlay visited Mrs Sherman Butler and family over Thanksgiving also staying with Mrs Anna Brittenite. Mr and Mrs Jules Bolling recently guests of Mrs Sherman Butler. Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Alex Shuler in Cheshire included Mrs Ross Shuler and daughters Deborah Kay and Wanda Beulah Shuler.

Rutland Cecil Butler Findlay

Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Olson in Chicago Bout Edge

Sugar Ray Robinson, 35, challenges champion Carl Olson in Chicago Friday night. Olson, 27, holds an eight year age edge and is favored. Robinson, who has twice beaten Olson, arrives amid a tense home scene as his wife seeks a divorce, a personal distraction noted but not altering his focus on the fourth title bid.

Chicago Sugar Ray ‘Robinson Carl Bobo) Olson Olson Robinson San Francisco Bobo

Lottridge Social Notes

Lottridge social notes recount visits by Phyllis Chalfant of Columbus to her parents Mr and Mrs G H Chalfant over the weekend Mrs A B Vandall stayed in Columbus for a few days recent Mr and Mrs Rusell Archer and children Joyce and Jimmie visited Athens with Mr and Mrs Clarence Warner A turkey dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs John Westfall and Mrs Ruth Warner Attendees included Bert Conklin Mr and Mrs William Cook Coolville Mr and Mrs Delmas Martin Torch Mr and Mrs Maurice Ackley and sons Cari

Lottridus Emus Phyllis Chalfant Columbus G. H. Chalfant A. B. Vandall Rusell Archer Joyce Jimmie Clarence Warner Athens John Westfall Ruth Warner Bert Conklin William Cook Coolville Delmas Martin Torch Maurice Ackley Cari

Pettit Tops NBA Scoring in St. Louis Hawks Lead

Bob Pettit leads the National Basketball Association scoring with the St. Louis Hawks, posting 244 points over 14 games and surpassing rivals like Clyde Lovellette and Neil Johnston. Multiple readers and guests are noted in the report, with mentions of celebrations and Thanksgiving gatherings linked to figures around the league.

New York Pettit St. Louis ‘Hawks Louisiana State Cepelgh Ign Goms Lottridge Dick Lottridge Jean Clyde Love Atherton Hette Minneapolis Lovellette Gay Combs Bridgeport Ee Warner Wier Arta Mire Parmer Clarence Warner Paul Arisin Neil Johnston Deite Colville Aimuanter Naomie Mrv W. A. Barnhi Russell Archer Akron Edith Stemen Westerville Athens Albert Warner Near al Fred John Archer

Mueller Decisions Drake in New York Fight

New York bout ends with Peter Mueller of Germany defeating Ray Drake of New York by decision. The card notes Eddie Chavez of San Jose in the lightweight division, listing he has nine brothers and five sisters.

New York Peter Mueller Germany Ray Drake Eddie Chavez San Jose

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