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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1936

Page

9

Glouster PTA Elects Mundew Vice President

Mrs Lou Mundew was elected vice president of the Glouster Parent Teacher Association at a Monday night meeting. The former vice president Mrs Irene Williams was elected president at a previous meeting following the resignation of Mrs Harry Boyer.

Glouster Lou Mundew Parent-Teacher Association Irene Williams Harry Boyer Myers Rachel Murray LeFavor Figley Miss Bennett Agnes Clark Richey Kemmerer Miss Green Miss Kientz Madison Monroe Miss McCann Miss McKee

Ohio Cage Combine Faces First Test Against Glenville Teachers

Mitch Grover leads the Bobcat Bucketeers in their season opener against Glenville Teachers of West Virginia. Key returnees Lilley Davies Martino Cottle headline the Glenville lineup with four starters back, while Ohio State’s Grover fields a veteran Bobcats squad focusing on improved defense and tighter ball handling after a prior opener loss.

Butch Grover Bobcat Bucketeers Glenville Teachers Quintet West Virginia Bobcats Glenville Uve Albert Lilley Bob Davies Frank Martino Hillis Cottle Paul Jones Johnny Marra Jim Musser Earl Wolfe Bob Shreve Louie Romana Bill Chokey Junior Rhoades Buckley Marple Grover Bath Pug Hood Pete Shingleton Bliss College Bliss Columbus Cagers Hood Shingleton Lalich Malakas Rinta Hardman Steele Peoples Siembieda Shafer Stretch Grothaus

Buckeyes Lose End Prospect Ed West

Ohio State football prospects for next fall suffered a setback as Ed West Springfield a veteran end who would have replaced Captain Merle Wendt dropped out due to financial difficulties. Officials said there is little chance West returns to school. West saw significant service last season and was expected to be a regular in 1937.

Columbus U.P Ohio Ed West Springfield Merle Wendt West

Four Buckeye Quintets Take Court Tonight

Ohio teams launch a nine game program as four Buckeye Conference clubs begin play. Ohio University hosts Glenville Teachers while Dayton and Marshall debut. Miami and others also set to play with key matchups including Kentucky Xavier in Cincinnati.

Buckeye Columbus U.P Ohio Dayton Marshall Miami Ohio University Ohio U Glenville W. Va Athens Bobcats Bliss College Middletown Elks Middletown Lincoln Memorial Huntington University of Kentucky Xavier Cincinnati

Wooster Cuts Athletic Ties With Akron Rival

Wooster College canceled two basketball games with the University of Akron after both schools were expelled from the Ohio Conference for alleged ineligible players. The scheduled Feb 6 home and Feb 25 away games were dropped. Muskingum already cut its game and Mount Union was expected to follow.

Wooster A.P Wooster College University of Akron Wooster Athletic Committee Scots Akron Ohio Conference Wooster-Akron Muskingum Mount Union

King George VI Crowned Amid Bahamian Pageant

In Nassau a small rifle salute and a crowd of locals witness Edward VIII’s abdication and George VI’s ascent. A British-leaning ceremony unfolds with Sir Bede Clifford inspecting boy scouts and a marching colonial troop as the crowd salutes the new king.

Bede Clifford George VI England

Purdue and Indiana Lead Big Ten Basketball Race

Purdue and Indiana, top contenders for the 1937 Western Conference title, boast speed and scoring depth under Ward Lambert and Everett Dean. Key players include Purdue’s Ken Gunning, Vernon Huffman, Jewell Young, Johnny Lines, Jim Seward, Pat Malaska. Indiana’s Fred Fechtman, Gunning, Etnire, Platt, Silberstein, Johnson, Dorsey, Hosier, Birr.

Steve Snider Chicago Purdue Indiana Ken Gunning Vernon Huffman Boilermakers Bob Kessler Ward (Piggy) Lambert Iowa Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio State Speed Lambert Kessler Jewell Young Johnny Lines Cocaptain Jim Seward Pat Malaska Johnny Wooden Glenn Downey Malaska Lambert Favors Tom Dickinson Dale Hutt Gene Anderson Nick Bar- Sha Bill Vergane Carl Swan Everett Dean Hoosier Lester Stout Wende Walker Dean Gunning Bob Etnire Fred Fechtman Huffman Joe Platt Fechtman Hoosiers Bill Silberstein Letterman Bill Johnson Ralph Dorsey Willis Hosier Jim Birr Charley Mende Roger Ratliff Ernest Andres

Miami Gridiron Seed Announced

Miami athletic director George L. Rider released a nine game football schedule for 1937. The slate includes five Buckeye Conference games and matchups with Alma Marietta Case Toledo Ohio U and Dayton Cincinnati.

Oxford U.P George L. Rider Miami Alma Mich Marietta Case Toledo Ohio Marshall Ohio U Athens Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Cincinnati

Army Navy Game to Stay in Philadelphia Stadium

Naval academy officials announced the next three Army Navy football games will be played at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia with an option for three more. Capt. R. C. Giffen and Lieut. Col. J. L. Devers signed the agreement covering 1937 1938 and 1939 with the option year. The 1937 game is set for November 27.

Annapolis U.R Naval Academy Municipal Stadium Philadelphia R. C. Giffen Academy J. L. Devers West Point

California marriage law sparks ceremony redo in color marriage case

Miss Annabelle Black wed William White sparking a new variation of a color marriage problem. The couple violated the state rule requiring a license from the county of issue, forcing a second ceremony. English waters whales belong to the king by ancient custom.

Marysville Cal U.R Annabelle Black William White California English England

Three unanimous selections pace 1936 All-America list

Yale ends Larry Kelley and LSU star Gaynel Tinsley join Minnesota end Ed Widseth as unanimous all America picks in a 12-man consensus. Fordham center Wojciechowicz edged Duquesne’s Basrak by five points for the top pivot.

Walter Camp Yale Frank Kelley Tinsley Francis New York U.P Larry Kelley Gaynel Tinsley Louisiana State Ed Widseth Minnesota United Press L.S.A Widseth Daniels Pittsburgh Starcevich Washington Reid Northwestern Alexander Wojciechowicz Fordham Mike Basrak Duquesne Wojciechowicz Basrak Parker Buivid Merle Wendt Ohio State Charley Hamrick

Baldwin Wallace Aces Through Pass Triumph In Ohio Conference

Baldwin Wallace led by Norm Schoen and Kenny Noble posted 203 attempts with 102 completions for 1 671 yards across eight games. The team’s 16 interceptions were tops in the league amid 15 conference schools. Kent State followed with 83 of 146 passes completed.

Wooster U.P Baldwin Wallace Norm Schoen Kenny Noble Ohio Art Murray Wooster College News Service Baldwin-Walace Ray Watt Murray Baldwin-Wallace Schoen and Noble Findlay John Carroll Ohio Northern Otterbein Toledo Kent State Bowling Green Capital Denison Heidelberg Kenyon Marietta Mount Union O Muskingum Oberlin Wittenberg & BS

Concord Social and Brief Personal Notes

Rev Morris will preach Wednesday night December 16 at 7 30 followed by Christmas entertainment practice. Local residents visited relatives and attended events including The Womanless Wedding in Amesville and church activities. Edward Robinson escaped a car accident. no serious injuries. Over 200 artificial flies are now available for anglers.

Concord D. PP. Morris Glouster FE. C. Kasler Norma Darlene O. B. Boudinot Orland Maynard Sayers Mercy Hospital Vaughn Landis Nelsonville Victor Sayers Phyllis McAtee Athens Babe McAtee J. V. Wemner R. H. Wemner Norma Lee Dariene Kasier H. M. Kaeler Edward Robinson Boudinot Farm

Louis Stops Eddie Simms In 1st Round

Joe Louis knocks out Eddie Simms in 26 seconds in Cleveland before a large crowd. The Brown Bomber lands a swift left hook ending the bout quickly, signaling a warning to punchers that Louis will not toy with opponents. Simms previously known as a kayo artist rushed Louis at the bell.

Louis Eddie Simms Cleveland Boxing World Today Joe Louis Brown Bomber Joe Simms Eddie Simm

U. B. Senorita Class Gift Exchange at Party

In Glouster Hollister U. B. Sunday School the Senorita Class held a Christmas party and meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deem Jr home with Mildred Adams hostess. The class plans an annual supper for Jan 16 and tickets go on sale after Christmas as gifts were exchanged and Sunshine Buddies drawn for the new year.

Glouster Hollister U. B Ralph Deem, Jr Mildred Adams Sunshine

Glouster Pupils Prepare Puppet Show Santa's Workshop

Glouster sixth grade pupils present a free puppet show titled Santa's Workshop next week for the first eight grades. Coached by Miss Pauline Myers and Miss Rachel Murray, the cast includes Annie Marie Echstenkamper Arthur Matthews Barbara Knight Walter Mingus Kathleen Roberta Jack Sharlike Evelyn Kittle Jack McGee Betty Ann Nelson and Mary Stahl.

Pauline Myers Rachel Murray Annie Marie Echstenkamper Arthur Matthews Barbara Knight Walter Mingus Kathleen Roberta Jack Sharlike Evelyn Kittie Jack McGee Betty Ann Nelson Mary Stahl

Tax Group Will Help In Mileage Litigation

The Ohio Tax Limitation League endorses Arnett Harbage of Madison County in suing to stop $21,000 in mileage payments to Ohio House members for trips not made to General Assembly technical sessions. The League will cover all litigation costs and pursue the case to the State Supreme Court if needed.

Columbus U.P Ohio Tax Limitation League Arnett Harbage Madison County Sait Ohio House of Representatives General Assembly State Supreme Court

Dexter Brief News Notes

Dexter residents share visits and illnesses as detectives investigate an anonymous threatening letter. Travels include visits to Lancaster and Philadelphia while others report snow in Kamloops and local nursing efforts. An outdoor Hawaiian life exhibit is planned at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.

Dexter Jesse Sweeney Toledo Everett McKnight Midway A. Halliday Evelyn Hill Parker Run Ed Minx Honolulu U.P Bishop Museum

Past Nobles Meet With Mrs. McHarg

In Glouster the Christmas party of the Past Noble Grands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge was hosted by Mrs. Margaret McHarg. Irene Morris was elected president with Lillie Galloway as vice president Florence Vaughn secretary and Mary Cheney treasurer. Nellie Golding won the mystery box and eight members plus two visitors joined lunch after gifts. The next meeting is Jan 7 at the IOOF Hall with Nellie Jones and Edna Embrey as hostesses.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Margaret McHarg New Marshfield Rd Irene Morris Lillie Galloway Florence Vaughn Mary Cheney Nellie Golding Christene Galloway Wilma Colley IOOF Nellie Jones Edna Embrey

Tomcat Five Faces Jacksonville Trimble In Glouster Tonight

Glouster hosts a . Scarlet and Gray Tomcats clash with the Jacksonville Trimble quintet in a close rivalry the past few seasons. Both teams have traded even results in recent meetings.

Tomcat J-T Glouster Scarlet and Gray Tomcata Jacksonville Trimble

First Christmas program at Hollister A. B. Church

The Hollister A B Church Sunday School presents The First Christmas this Sunday at 7 pm. Several youths will participate and three classes provide choruses: God's Little Helpers, Sunbeams, and Sunshine.

Glouster Hollister A. B God's Little Helplers Sunbeams Sunshine

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Mundew Glouster Pta Ohio Cage Combine Glenville Teachers By Mitch Buckeyes Transylvania Redskins Kentucky Wesleyan Indiana A Holbrook Bluffton Cedarville Ada Féin Meadville Allegheny Ashland Waynesburg Little Holbrook College By Meney McLemore Nassau Bahamas Edward VIII Battle Philly Walter Camp Trophy Collier's Tinsley, L.S.A End Bumd Marquette Francis, Nebraska Kelley, Tinsley, Widseth Baugh Texas Christian O. C Max Schmeling Jorge Brescia U. B. Senorita Tax Group W. R. Amon Donald Amos Lancaster Jennie Cook Robert Livingston Caddie Dennison Emmett Davia 8. W. Davis Kamloops B. C Canada Ruth Davia Sophrona Harmon Rutland Miles Nelson Starr Hall Peter Nelson George Cahoon Wilkeeville Ruth Davis Lucreta Legacy Johnson Towando Kansas G. B. Davis William McMorrow Kiefer L. Fef Pauline Rebekah Lodge Hattie Denny Mygat Middleport Claude Wallace Maggie Nelson Wallace Dennison Reverend Wallace Ohio Univ Colonial N. Court St Tinance Cunpany Athens, Ohio Goodrich Commander America Reniz Thursday Bridge Club American Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Ernest Williams W. W. Bryson J. E. Richardson F. H. May W. R. Drury M. M. Murphy A. H. Chute Herman Atlas John 8S. Blower B. R. Angle T. A. Noon Ray White L. E. Richardson C. A. McDonald Josephine Hedfelt Getta Ley Thelma Ley Harriet Weymueller Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Bessie Thompson Morce Goodrich J. E. Seaman
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