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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

2

School controversy escalates in Marion township district

A new stage in Marion township school controversy emerges as Judge Pettitt issues a temporary restraining order against the board action removing Poling from the board. MelLin and Poling clash over duties as the county board declares Poling vacant and seeks a replacement amid ongoing meetings. Deputy Brandt served the order during a board session as protests continue at home of Mrs KE M Martin on Mast Second Street with community members assisting.

Marion Township Pettitt William Meloin B. Poling Poling MelLin Brandt KE. M. Martin Mast Second Street John Rochester Co. W. Scheide Misses Wellman

Logan Holiday Visitors Return Home After Christmas

Fred Hengst of Louisville visits Logan relatives including Mr and Mrs George Hengst as he works in the South livestock business. He meets former school mates during his stay. Byron Moore and Lowell Price also visit Logan briefly before returning home with their parents. Dr and Mrs Robert Green leave Logan for Ashland Kentucky after Christmas.

Fred Hengst Louisville Logan George Hengst Hengst South Byron Moorehead Toledo Lowell Price Charlies Price Robert Green Ashland

Water Tank Fire Destroys Tank Near Logan

A water tank at Hemlock north of Logan burned Saturday afternoon destroying one tank and threatening the second. Firemen suspected the thawing system as the ignition source.

Hemlock Logan

Fire damages Guthrie home. minor loss reported

Gas line leak on North Walnut Street caused a small fire at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Guthrie on Saturday evening. Flames were discovered before spreading. department was notified but not required. Loss reported at twenty five dollars.

Guthrie Elizabeth Guthrie North Walnut Street

Columbus Couple Weds In Surprise May Ceremony

The announcement in Columbus notes the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Krieg in Columbus on May 3. Mrs. Krieg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stevens of 1600 Minnesota Avenue, Columbus, taught at Logan High School for several years. Mr. Krieg is a local graduate now employed by the Hocking Valley railway.

Columbus Herbert Ekrieg Krieg W. E. Stevens Minnesota Avenue Logan High School Hocking Valley Railway

Crosswords Puzzle From Radio Clues and Rebus Details

Radio fans get a themed crossword puzzle filled with terms about waves signals and radio gear. Clues mix nouns like vacuum tube detectors and a rebus section with references to vegetables beverages and odd phrases from past puzzle culture.

Masons to Confer Higher Degree at Mt. Masonic Hall

The Mt. Masonic lodge will confer the Superlative Master’s degree at the Masonic hall on Thursday evening. Local Masons expect a large attendance while changes in ritual work prompted rehearsals over the past two weeks. A large class will be ready for the degree on New Year’s night with a refreshment feed arranged after the meeting.

Arthur Montour Emerges as Dempsey Contender in Boston

Arthur Montour of Delaware Indian heritage enters the race for boxing’s heavyweight crown. The Boston scene shows Montour winning all his bouts impressively but has yet to face a major heavyweight.

Arthur Montour Jack Dempsey Big Chief Montour Boston

Football Meet to Discuss Hands Off Policy

New York December 28 at the annual gathering of gridiron mentors the coaches are expected to approve a hands off policy toward the current football code Heisman president of the association will be absent and Rh C Zuppke Illinois coach fills his place.

New York John W. Heisman Rh. Cc

League Stars Slip From Peak Form In Quiet Reflection

Umpire Bill Dinneen once quit major league pitching amid arm trouble and a rest period at St Louis. He recalls a minor league exhibition that ended his career, noting the morale of veteran players on the roster.

Bill Dinneen Dinneen St. Louis Jimmy McAleer Bill O. K Dinneet

Dinneen Calm Under Fire From Rookie Pitcher

The veteran pitcher Dinneen rarely argues with umpires and endures ribbing from a rookie who boasted of throwing only strikes. Dinneen retorted with stern sarcasm, challenging the rookie to resign if he ever missed a pitch with the stuff the rookie claimed to have.

Athens Golfers Plan Chamber Meeting Tuesday

Athens golfers will meet in the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening at 7 o clock to discuss a matter of great importance to the Athens Country club. Ned J. Wolf, Greens committee chairman, urges as many to attend as possible.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Country Club Ned J. Wolf Greens Committee

Gibbons and Dempsey Prep for a Summer Return Bout

New York reports Tommy Gibbons backs a rematch with Jack Dempsey after a tight eighteen round draw. Gibbons recalls the bout, disputes rabbit punches, and says he could have won if not for Dempsey’s power and a controversial tactic.

Jor New York Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey Dempsey Gibbons Shelby Thaibbons Jimmy Dougherty Denpsey

McHugh's Pelican Shot Tops Golf Feats

Johnny McHugh Jr. of San Francisco became the only player known to the game to shoot a pelican. He brought down the bird with a flying shot off the eighteenth tee at his hometown municipal course.

Johnny McHugh Jr San Francisco McHugh Municipal Linka

Hornsby Leads NL Batters with .423 Average

New York dispatch reports Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals tops the National League with a .423 batting average from 143 games. The note cites Rogers as reaching a high mark in consecutive games since 1897 and compares to Keeler and Wagner in historical NL hitting feats.

Hornsby Duke St. Louis Cardinals New York Rogersj Wee Willie” Keeler Hans Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates

Mastery of South Paws Declared Myth by Sisler

St. Louis December 29 The Browns manager George Sisler doubts left handed pitchers dominate left handed batters after Gene Robertson thrived against southpaws finishing 1934 with a .319 average. Other chatter notes oyster shucking champ Otis Sapp, buck passing congressmen, and playful year end honors for sports and show business figures.

ST. Louis George Sisler St. Louis Browns Gene Robertson Browns Sisler Robertsott Robertson Otis P. Sapp Lowlands Mr. Sapp

Carlson Leads California For Penn Test

Stivers of Idaho is called the coast’s best field general while Andy Smith praises quarterback Glenn Carlson for handling the California eleven. Carlson will select the rehearsed plays to defeat Penn, and Smith is confident he will succeed with those two players. Jay Gould Jr. again claims the national squash championship, modestly saying he deserves little credit.

Stivers Idaho Andy Smith Glenn Carlson California Carlson Penn Jay Gould Jr

Germans Like Baseball New York Tourists Miss Germany

Dec 29 report notes major league tourists failing to visit Europe show Japan loves America’s game. Kim Johnson, ex National League umpire just back from abroad, says tourists erred by not visiting Germany where he observed German children actively playing baseball while elsewhere former Americans and Canadians dominated when the sport was played.

Baseball New York Europe Japan America Kim Johnson Germany Johnstone

Berlenbach Switches From Light to Heavyweight

Berlenbach plans to move from light to heavyweight. Paul Berlenbach of Astoria L I, who recently knocked out Larry Estride, is pursuing the world light heavyweight title with Dan Hickey, his manager, confirming the development in New York.

New York Paul Berlenbach Astoria Larry Estride Dan Hickey Berlenbach

Disputed boxing title to be decided soon at Madison Square Garden

Boxing commission aims to rule on inactive champions with a featherweight title bout set for Friday at Madison Square Garden between Kid Kaplan and Danny Kramer. The piece notes the commission's drive to clear heavyweight issues, potential action in lightweight, and Leonard’s status and stance amid suspensions and catch weights.

Sid Mercer New York Madison Square Garden Kid Kaplan Danny Kramer Kohnny Dundee New York State Boxing Commission Sid Terris Sammy Mandell Benny Leonard Tommy O’brien Sid Barbarian Terris Mandel Leonard Boxing Commission Pancho Villa Mickey Walter Dundee Kaplan Connecticut Lenger Kramer Terrin Mandell

Kelley Sure Is Wonder Harris

Washington manager Stanley Harris hails George Kelley of the Giants as the most remarkable major leaguer. The six foot six first baseman wowed in the World Series with graceful fielding, sharp baserunning, and circus catches in center field and strong plays at first base.

New York Stanley Harris Washington George Kelley Giants Harris Goslin Kelley

Basketball star plays basketball play diagram

Texas Southwestern chalks a play involving Guard 4 dribbling up the floor for a shot or pass to Forward 2, who cuts from the corner and feeds Guard 4 for a shot, or to Forward 1 who scores. Guard 5 moves to basket guard while Center $ drives left for a follow-up shot. Used when trailing with forwards 1 and 2 staying open.

ED Stew Texas Southwestern

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Logan Tocals Pe Maawa Eddie The Never Say Tke George BE & Sporit Hank Westminster Guild Big Chief Montour League Stars Bill Dineen Dinnheen Jill Bush Busher Rabbit Punch Michigan Hornsby Hich Hem Haw Little Alfred Spinach Sorefeet County Little Alfred Mazie Peggy Joyce Fred Fulton Mr. Fulton Benny Leonad John Karrymore Mr. McGraw the Giante Messrs. Landis and Johnson Pop Carlson Directs the& Kaplan Kramera Garden Kelley Sure IS Wonder—Harris
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