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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

9

Chauncey Grade Students Present Holiday Pageant

Chauncey Grade School staged a Christmas pageant The Nativity in the high school auditorium. The cast featured Mary Johnson Joseph Charles Hudson angels Helen McBride and three kings Arthur Sapp Sherwood Mitchell and Billy Keasey with many listed shepherds and townspeople Enjoyment noted from a large audience and festive music and lighting.

Chauncey Shepherds Barney Hale Charles Harvey Courtney Hodge Leiber Jr Russell Johnson John Ley Carlos Nye Francis Abdella Jack Schrappe Paul Ley Edward Blackford Jr Willard Shea Charlies Newman Lawrence Collins Mary Johnson Mary Charles Hudson Joseph Helen McBride Angel Arthur Sapp Sherwood Mitchell Billy Keasey Gladys Pickering

Mel Ott Tops National League Sluggers

Mel Ott of the New York Giants led the NL in slugging with .588 after 150 games and 584 at bats, totaling 314 bases. The season set NL marks including Ott driving in 135 runs and matching a league record with his eighth 100 RBI season, as Cardinals and Phillies players chased second place.

NEW York Mel Ott New York Giants Ott John J. McGraw Dolf Camilli Phillies Johnny “Ee Cardinals Medwick Camilli Mize P. Waner Pittsburgh Klein Philadelphia Collins St. Louis Phelps Brooklyn Giants Pie Traynor Pirate Arky Vaughan Pirates Bill Brubaker Lloyd Waner Ival Goodman Cincinnati Hal Lee Rees Joe Moore Lou Chiozza Babe Herman Prubaker St. Louis Cardinals Phiadelphia Boston Cubs

Waldorf Granted Five Year Northwestern Contract

Northwestern football coach Lynn Waldorf, who led the Wildcats to their first Big Ten title, received a new five year contract. Athletic director Kenneth L. Wilson praised Waldorf and expressed hope he remains with the program. Waldorf arrived at Northwestern in 1935 from Kansas State University.

Evanston Iil U.P Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Wildcats Kenneth L. Wilson Waldorf Kansas State University

Parshall Plans Move South for Training Base

Dr. Hugh M. Parshall, leading harness trainer and driver, considers relocating from Urbana fairgrounds after a South tour. He favors Pinehurst, North Carolina, as a training site and will decide early next month.

Urbana-U.p Hugh M. Parshall Urbana Fairgrounds Parshall Pinehurst N. C

Boxing prophecies and a lazy giant in 1936

From the delta, a claimjack Torrance the LSU captive elephant will win the heavyweight title in two years. The piece notes Torrance 300 pounds, Olympic effort in Berlin, and a mixed record with a single fight body of record while describing his laziness, eating habits, and later role as a traffic cop.

Henry McLemore New York Down On The Delta Jack Torrance Louisiana State University Elephant Torrance Berlin Eleanor Holm Jarret Jarrett Hamburg Jack United Press

Jacksonville Social Notes highlights from R A Brinkley funeral

Relatives travel from Columbus Athens Glouster and Akron to attend the funeral at M E Church for R A Brinkley. House guests include Charlie Guinther and family and other local residents. Elizabeth Rambo and Andrew Ginnan return from travels and hospital treatment respectively. Mrs Hoisington's illness worsens as Della Johnson plans Cheyenne trip.

Geraldine Hoisington Jacksonvil R. A. Brinkley M. E. Church Roy Keiser Oliver Fry Columbus Virgil Yaw Athens Bud George Miller Glouster Alex Wilson Owen Dew James Brown James Hollister Leona White Carl Antle Clarence White Trimble Herman Zimmers William Miller Akron Richard Guinther Charlies Guinther Elizabeth Ellen Rambo Deetroit Hettie Rambo Andrew Ginnan Ginnan Elmer Tippie Laurella, Giouster William Tippie Della Johnson Cheyenne Wyo Earl Woodgerd Johnson Ervin Brooks Mine No. 255

Bellefontaine and Urbana to resume high school athletic relations

Bellefontaine board of education rescinds 1930 ban on athletic relations with Urbana High School and plans to renew competition once schedules are arranged. The rift began six years earlier after a Bellefontaine football coach protested Urbana's touchdown decision and Urbana refused Bellefontaine's guarantee of 138 dollars, which Urbana was ordered to pay.

Bellefontaine U.P Bellefontaine Board of Education Urbana High School Urbana

Plains Win Sixth Straight in Narrow Victory

The Plains defeated Stewart 26 8 to extend their winning streak to six games while Rome girls routed The Plains 29 2. Nickel steel was first used in a locomotive boiler shell in 1904 and remains in use for engine service.

Plains Stewart Rome Girls Plains Girls

State Quint Is Defeated By Huskers

Ohio State's barnstorming quintet lost 32 to 23 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln after opening with a win over Creighton. Ohio State's three forwards were shut down while Paul Amen and Peter Baker led Nebraska with 11 and 8 points respectively. Jimmy Hull topped Ohio with 7 points.

Lincoln Neb U.P Missouri Valley Ohio State Pacific Coast Creighton Omaha Bucks University of Nebraska Harold G. Olsen Ohio Cornhuskers Kenny Ritchell Dick Baker Jim McDonald Baker Ritchell Nebraska Paul Amen Peter Baker Amen Tippy Dye Jimmy Hull Buck

Waterloo Aces edge Albany in low scoring league win

Waterloo Aces defeated Albany 10 to 9 in Athens County league play Tuesday night in Albany. Albany led after the first quarter and held an 8 to 5 halftime advantage. In a preliminary, Albany girls beat Marshfield 33 to 14.

Albany Waterloo Aces Albany Girls Marshfield

Baby dies in Coolville service and burial

Gary Norman Pierce six weeks old died Friday. A short service was held at the house by Rev. E B Dean and burial followed in Coolville Cemetery. Grandparents listed as E M Pierce, Nora Wise, F C Taylor and Bessie Taylor.

Coolville Gary Norman Oscar Pierce E. B. Dean Coolville Cemetery E. M. Pierce Nora Wise F. C. Taylor Bessie Taylor George Green Charles Green James Green Marietta Virginia Muhiman Parkersburg Howard Oakes Newbury W. H. McDaniel Mary Louise Holdren New Plymouth Ohio Frank Jones Clyde Stout Ohio State University Francis Gaskins Walter McClaren Ohio University Troy Boys Troy High School Chester John Lake Hazel Bowers of Stewart Elza Reed Armel Rose Faye Rose New Lexington Dean Hockingport Troy Grange K. M. Barth Dover

Marshall Five Falters as LIU and Purdue Triumph

LIU crushed Marshall 41 to 33 in New York ending Marshall’s tour. Purdue defeated Xavier 35 to 23 after also beating Toledo. Kent State beat John Carroll 29 to 4 as two Ohio teams win. John Carroll visits Duquesne while Marshall travels to St Thomas in Scranton for next games.

Columbus Marshall College Xavier University Marshall Long Island University New York Long Island Xavier Ohio Purdue Boilermakers University of Toledo Musketeers Kent State John Carroll Pittsburgh Duquesne Scranton St. Thomas

Bearcat Football Seed Announced by UC

Cincinnati announces its 1937 football schedule under Athletic Director Dana King. Five Buckeye Conference games, the Indiana University clash, and games with Butler Case and Western Reserve frame the slate. Butler was added for October 2 and Case for October 16.

Cincinnati Mup Buckeye Indiana University Butler Case Western Reserve University of Cincinnati Dana King

Christmas Program at Taylor Ridge Church Draws Praise

A Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Christmas program Sunday night featured carols, a playlet Under the Christmas Star by Helen Welshimer, and special music by Jean Heffkin. The young people held a December meeting and party at the Welling home with elections and gifts exchanged.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Helen Welshimer Della Chalfant C. M. Anglin Welling Jean Heffkin C. W. Welling Geraldean Mulpas Clara Hildabrand Wilfred Mulpas Mulpas Doras Davis Iris Kempton Doras Mulpas Gladys Hildabrand Lillie Mae Hooper Freda Poole Mary Frances Kempton Elfin Hooper Vern White Mrs. Welling

Plant Rental Boom In Honolulu Business District

A new business renting plants has grown into a profitable venture in Honolulu. Large plants in business houses belong to a plant rental organization and are rotated weekly. Plants are returned to the nursery for sunshine and fresh air.

Honolulu U.P

Connie Mack Reflects on 74th Birthday and Historic Teams

Philadelphia baseball figure Connie Mack recalls a 1902 undefeated football season with Blondy Wallace and an all star line up. He notes need for pitchers, hints at 1937 Athletics, and lists his top historic teams while dodging a firm nine-best roster.

Philadelphia Cornelius McGillicuddy East Brookfield Mass Philadelphia Athletics McGillicuddy Connie Mack Shibe Park Blondy Wallace University of Pennsylvania John D. Shibe Mack Wallace Rosey Reider Yuarback Hawley Pierce Carlisle Kingdon Columbia John Athletics A’s Connie Kag Baltimore Orioles Chicago Cubs Eddie Collins Nap Lajoie Cobb Speaker Simmons

Frank Harden Sustains Elbow Injury From Fall

Logan Frank Harden of this city suffered a left elbow injury Monday after a fall on the toy sidewalk. Deep lacerations resulted from the incident.

Logan Frank Harden

Logan Councilman Misses Meeting Amid Illness

A Tuesday city council session was missed by Logan First Ward Councilman John D. Tipton due to illness. The item includes a poetic interlude about King Edward VIII and a separate note from Albany, Ohio, by Onma Morse Bowers.

Logan John D. Tipton Onma Morse Bowers Albany, Ohio

Class Party At Ray Leake Home In Greens Run

CHAUNCEY The annual Christ mas party for the Co-Op Class Greens Run Church of Christ was held Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Leake. Gifts were exchanged around a lighted Christmas tree. Former members Mr. and Mrs. Oren Justice and Helvin Kytta attended the Christmas vacation visit. Mrs. Leake and Mrs. Helen Fierbaugh served a plate lunch.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Ray Leake Oren Justice Helvin Kytta Justice Cornell University Leake Helen Fierbaugh

Dover Schools Close for Christmas Vacation

Dover schools closed Wednesday for the holiday vacation. Most local teachers expect to spend their Christmas vacations at home.

Chauncey Chauncey + Dover

Carpenter to Hold Christmas and New Year Events

The Columbia Alumni Association hosts an invitation New Year's Eve dance in the school auditorium. A Christmas Eve program and tree are planned at Carpenter Church. Columbia Grangers host a White Elephant party on Christmas night. Laurel Grange holds an annual spelling contest with refreshments. Columbia Schools close for Christmas and reopen January 4. New births include Barbara Lee Harper and Charles Nelson Stevens.

Carpenter Columbia Alumni Association Carpenter Church Columbia Grangers Laurel Grange Columbia E. W. Starkey H. E. Starkey Chillleco Forrest Harper Barbara Lee Mary FB. Starkey Harper Leonard Stevens Doris Lowther Charles Nelson Vale G. A. Radekin Virgil Atkins Harrisonville Miss Whitney Meigs County Extension Office J. L. Rawlings Lancaster Charles McCall C. H. Ogdin Dorothy Morrison J. E Radekin Frank Turner Eddie Lou Howery

Wedded at Chauncey by Rev Gilbert Courtsney

A wedding was held Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the home of the officiating minister Rev Gilbert Courtsney of the Church of Christ. The couple, Albert Lewis Riley of The Plains and Emma Mae Foreman of Athens, were united in marriage with no attendants.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtsney Church of Christ Albert Lewis Riley the Plains Emma Mae Foreman Athens

Taylor Ridge School Has Holiday Party

Children and adults from Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday School held a Christmas party Monday night replacing the annual Christmas entertainment. Iris Kempton and Doral Davis led games contests and singing. The children's group exchanged gifts and adults followed with a gift exchange. Mrs Cora Davis, Sunday school superintendent, chaired. The school received a generous treat.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge

Chauncey to host CHAUNCEY Blue Devils vs Hollister

Chauncey will host basketball games Wednesday night featuring both boys and girls teams. The event brings CHAUNCEY fans to see CHAUNCEY Blue Devils meet Hollister in a doubleheader. Meanwhile condition updates involve Mr. Jeff Robinson long ill in Columbus with Chauncey family visiting. Martha Hickman, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hickman, is reported seriously ill in Carlisle Kentucky.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devls Hollister Jepe Robinson Jeff. Robinson Columbus Mr. Robinson Everett Albert Raymond Martha William Hickman Lauretta Fielder Carlisle Mra. Hickman Little Marthat B. H. Fielder

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