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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1961

Page

11

Athens Bulldogs Travel to Warren Local for Nonleague Matchup

Athens basketball heads to Warren Local in Washington County for a nonleague contest the Bulldogs will also visit again February 16 in Athens. Coach Charley MacAfee benches Dick Duncan for Gary Wickham returning at forward as Wayne Poston and Johnny Williams lead the guards with Bob Norris and Larry Stanson at center. Warren Local, fresh from a Marietta game, has a 3-3 mark and features 6-4 center Jack Marks, a steady scorer and rebounder. The Bulldogs aim to rebound from a 57-41 December loss to Eastmoor and a SEOL heartbreaker against Jackson that kept them 4-2 and third in the standings.

Athens Warren Washington County Bulldogs Columbus Eastmoor Charley McAfee Gary Wickham Dick Duncan Wayne Poston Johnny Williams Bob Norris Larry Stanson McAfee Jack Marks Marks Washington Countians Charley Mac Jackson

Mrs. Noon Hosts Wednesday Bridge Night at Main Street

Mrs. Thomas Noon welcomed the Wednesday Bridge Club to her Main Street home. High score went to Mrs. Norbert Johnston, followed by Mrs. Earl Morris and Miss Josephine Hedfelt. traveling prize claimed by Mrs. Edward Ley. A dessert course was served to a group of members after the game.

Glouster Thomas Noon Main St Norbert Johnston Earl Morris Josephine Hedfelt Edward Ley B. R. Angle C. E. Haskins Ernest Vernon Wilma Ferrell

Ames Bern and Albany Vie For Racine Tourney Title

Ames Bern locks in a rematch with Albany to decide the Racine Holiday Tournament crown. Albany built a big first half and beat Hamden 59 51 while Ames Bern defeated Racine 45 35 behind 11 straight fourth quarter free throws. Dan Stright led Hamden with 22 points.

Racine Ames-Bern Greenies Albany Athens County Ames Bern Hamden Neer Wizards of Stright Wayne Young Tornadoes

York Challenging Corning for York Holiday Tourney Title

York meets Corning in the final of the York Holiday Tournament after both won opening round games Thursday. York routed Glouster 54 48, while Corning defeated Nelsonville 54 45. Nelsonville and Glouster meet in the consolation at 7 with York and Corning at 8 30.

Buchtel York Corning Railroaders Nelsonville Glouster

Eastern and The Plains win opening round at The Plains Holiday Tourney

Eastern defeats Allensville 61 to 52 as Alva Graves scores 29 for the losers and Don Fitch leads the winners with 19. The Plains dominate Zaleski 55 to 33 with Jerry Smith scoring 14 and Jim Smith 11 as they reach the title game facing Eastern tonight at 8 15.

Corning Greyhounds Hounds Perry Countians Nelsonville Bill Kunzman Ron Elliott Dave Anderson Jim McCormick Railroaders George Gossman Con Plains Eastern Allensville Zaleski the Plains Alva Graves Don Fitch Jim Caldwell Mayford Harris Eagles Scott Fee The Indians Jerry Smith Jim Smith Pat Eddy Cliff Gabriel Ernie Allman Bobcats

Glouster Area Christmas Visitation Notes

A record of Christmas visits across Ohio with multiple families gathering in Circleville Urbana Pickerington Cincinnati and other towns. The Cox Mead Wisecup Horn Hall Craft families and relatives from Dayton Fairborn Jacksontown Columbus Decatur Ga Lake Forest Ill and Chicago share holiday dinners and gift exchanges. Notable mentions include Mr. Craft an executive with Bell and Howell and former Royal McBee associate.

David Cox Urbana Circleville Robert Horn Cincinnati Tom Pappas Roy Hall James McLain Linda Emily Sara Jimmy Jack Walton Sharpsburg Bill Cottrell Peter Billy Bobby Edgar Hall Columbus Tom Blasingame Eddie Patricia Decatur Vern Hall Nancy Susan Mark Chuck Leota Sharon Hall al Craft Debbie Lake Forest Ill W. A. Craft Phyllis, Dillon William Roberts Craft Bell and Howell Chicago Royal McBee

Local Couple Leaves for Florida Wintering in Dunedin

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flora of Blaney Park Michigan depart Glouster for Dunedin Florida to spend the winter. They will visit their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Johnston before settling into warm months and family plans.

Prayer Meeting at Morristown Church Held Friday

Morristown church gathers for a prayer meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Lanning.

Morristown Dorothy Lanning

Eagles To Dance In Jacksonville New Year’S Eve Ball

The Jacksonville Eagles sponsor a New Year’s Eve dance from 9 p m to midnight with music by Demchak and his orchestra. A 50 cent donation is requested for admission.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Demchak

New Year's Eve VFW Dance in Jacksonville

The VFW post in Jacksonville hosts a New Year’s Eve record hop for members and their families. Free sauer kraut and neckbones will be served. Event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Jacksonville VFW

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