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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

7

Miner Hurt In Millfield Mine Car Collision Moves To Columbus

Chauncey Charles Pyles sustained severe injuries to the left leg ankle and foot when a mine car jumped the track at Poston Mine No 6 Saturday. He was removed by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and on Sunday transferred to White Cross Hospital Columbus accompanied by his wife.

Chauncey Charles Pyles Poston Mine No. 6 Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens White Crosse Hospital Columbus Pyles Elizabeth Phillips

Braddock Louis Title Fight Talks Stir Chicago

Chicago promoters and officials push for a Braddock Louis heavyweight title bout at Soldiers Field. The plan hinges on regulatory approval and gate potential. Jacobs持 disputes over contracts while Braddock is set to face Schmeling in June.

Braddock Louis Chicago Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Soldiers Field Sheldon Clark Sinclair Oil Co Tex Rickard Illinois Boxing Comission Edward Kelly Jacobs Detroit

Buck Quintet Faces Chicago in Big Ten Showdown

Ohio State meets the University of Chicago in Columbus with a chance to tie for second in the Western Conference after wins over Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan. Chicago led by Paul Amundsen tries to disrupt Ohio through height and defense, with Jim McDonald and guards Dye and Radebaugh projected to start.

Columbus Ohio State University of Chicago Ohio Purdue Bucks Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Chicago Maroons Bill Haarlow Tippy Dye Jack Radebaugh Dye Johnny Eggemeyer

Evangelist McClanahan to Return in Chauncey Services

Rev Hollie McClanahan of Middletown will hold Church of God services in Chauncey next Tuesday through Friday at 7 p.m. He previously led a tent meeting there. Public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Hollie McClanahan Middletown Church of God McClanahan

Table Tennis Champ Coulson Wins Ohio Open Title

Earl Coulson 18 of Indianapolis added the Ohio open table tennis championship to his Indiana state title by defeating Calvin Fuhrman of Hamilton in the finals 25 23 19 21 21 13 19 21 21 13 on Sunday night.

Columbus U.R Earl Coulson Indianapolis Indiana Coulson Calvin Fuhrman Hamilton

Jones Couple Mark 51st Wedding Anniversary

Former Meigs County residents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones celebrated their fifty first wedding anniversary. They were married in Meigs County and lived in Middleport for 24 years after their marriage, with one year in Nelsonville before settling at 2679 Dayton Ave in Columbus.

J. E. Jones Middleport Dayton Ave Columbus Mrs. Jones Meigs County Nelsonville

Homework load split among Cleveland high schoolers

A survey of parents at East Technical High School finds only 2 percent think homework is heavy while about 50 percent say it is not enough. The average student dedicates roughly one hour daily to homework.

Cleveland Technical

Lazzeri and Jackson to Be Honored at NY Writers Dinner

Tony Lazzeri and Travis Jackson, longtime infield stars in the New York baseball scene, will receive plaques at the New York Baseball Writers’ annual dinner. Lazzeri, Yankee second baseman, earns the player of the year award, while Jackson, who finished with the Giants and recently took over the Jersey City club, is honored for long dedication to the sport.

New York Tony Lazzeri Travis Jackson New York Baseball Writers Lazzeri Yankees Jackson Giants Jersey City

Lawson Little Wins San Francisco National Match Play Open

Lawson Little defeated Neil Christian of Yakima in an extra hole on the 20th at Ingleside to win the San Francisco National Match Play Open. The former amateur star beat strong pros including Orville White Jimmy Hines and Horton Smith en route to the title, earning $1000 of the $5000 prize.

San Francisco U.P Lawson Little Little Ingleside Links Neil Christian Yakima Christian Lawson Orville White Chicago Jimmy Hines Long Island Horton Smith Stanford Paul Bunyan Leonard Dodson Henry Picard Dormie

Best man is 93 in wedding of Ruth Friedman

In Rochester New York Louis Friedman 93 served as best man for his granddaughter Ruth Friedman and Paul Baskin. Fried man is described as half and hearty while his wife 89 was matron of honor. The Friedmans were married sixty years ago in Russia.

Rochester N. Y U.pr Louis Friedman Ruth Friedman Paul Baskin Friedman Friedmans Russia

What's On The Air Time Listing Digest

Radio schedule with multiple programs and show names including Tom Mix Orphan Annie Fibber McGee and Billy and Betty The Guiding Light and Roy Hhirlds program list indicates a varied lineup across the day with music, drama, and light entertainment. Names like Fred Astaire Wayne King and Ohman Orchestra appear among the featured acts.

Tom Thomas Tom Mix Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie Old Traveler John Gurney Billy and Betty Mary Small Bughouse Rhythm Fibber McGee Pibber McGee Frank Munn Warden Lawes Mary Marlin Gene Arnold Sylvia Clark High Hatters Mappy Jack Dan

Muskingum Leads Ohio Conference Title Race in Tight Standings

Muskingum College holds a slim lead in the Ohio Conference as Otterbein Case and Heidelberg threaten. The Muskies beat Ohio Northern 32 to 19 while Otterbein’s win over Denison and Wooster’s fresh run tighten the chase. Toledo won its first league game. other Buckeye teams posted varied scores. Two nonleague games and two state matchups are on tap tonight, including Marshall at Tennessee and Grove City at Kent State.

Columbus Buckeye Ohio Muskingum College Stuart Holcomb Otterbein Case Muskingum Ohio Northern New Concord Heidelberg Tiffin Muskie Cane Guinet Holcomb Five Muskies Mount Union Oberlin Marietta Denison Wooster John Carroll Baldwin Toledo Ohio Wesleyan Miami Wilmington Hiram Wittenberg Findlay Grove City Fenn Westminster Youngstown Cedarville Franklin University of Columbus

Carbondale Personal And Social Row of Local Events

Mrs Clea White visits her parents in Trimble with infant son. Local residents attended an operetta in New Marshfield Thursday night. Mrs Emma Lowry fell. Funeral services for Mrs Mary White were held at Asbury Church Wednesday afternoon. She died at her daughter’s home in Delaware and was mother of Sanford White of Carbondale. Ralph Williams traveled to Athens. George Barber had an appendix operation at St Anthony Hospital on Wednesday. condition satisfactory. Rita Pollock stayed with grandmother Mary Featherstone Tuesday night. Mrs Rachael Foster ing remains seriously ill. Nora Kennard visited her parents at Hope Monday. Howard McClain injured his hand at Carbondale Mine Thursday. Shiver Collins’ death announced. funeral at Hope Saturday and burial at Keaton Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Edward Betts Jr and Clovin visited Mr and Mrs Charlies Betts. Mr and Mrs Kari Austin and Frank Barber of Wellston were guests of Mrs George Barber Friday evening.

Clea White Trimble New Marshfield Emma Lowry Mary White Asbury Church White Delaware Sanford White Carbondale Ralph Williams Athens George Barber St. Anthony Hospital Rita Pollock Mary Featherstone Rachael Fosteriing Nora Kennard Alonzo Mace Hope Howard McClain Carbondale Mine Shiver Collins Keaton Edward Betts Jr Clovin Charlies Betts Kari Austin Frank Barber Wellston

Millfield PTA Set for Tuesday Meeting

Millfield on Tuesday night February 2 at West Side School the regular Millfield P T A meeting will be held led by president Eben Gillespie. A good program is planned. Last meeting at East Side School featured an attendance banner to Miss McClead and her room. All interested are invited.

Millfield West Side Millfield P. T. A Eben Gillespie East Side

Meeting Date Change at Chauncey Grange Time

Dover Grange 2446 meeting moved from Tuesday to Wednesday at the Grange Hall Chauncey K building. Members asked to note the time change. Naomi Bible Class at The Plains M E Church will meet Thursday night at Mrs Lawrence Calvin's home with Mrs Jeanette Tipton assisting. includes business lesson study and social hour with refreshments.

Chauncey Dover Grange Grange Hall Chauncey K P. Building Plains—Naomi Bible Plains M. EB. Church Lawrence Calvin Jeanette Tipton

Chauncey Area News Roundup Highlights Services Births and Theater

Pastor in hospital care for Reverend McCullough after a hemorrhage following his brother's funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Keirns announce the birth of a nine pound son Lewis Wayne on Route 6. Chauncey-Dover High School to present Discarded Wives at 7 30 in the auditorium Monday Feb 1. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fennell host a gathering for Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger and Mr and Mrs Edward Sauer Saturday night.

Chauncey Martin Keirns Ruth Balch Lewis Wayne Everett Route 6 Roy Mayles Dover High School Hall- Taylor Thomas Fennell F. H. Staffinger Edward Sauer

White Ash Local Donates to Salvation Army Flood Relief

At the regular monthly meeting of Miners Local No. 3863 White Ash Mine Bailey Run near Chauncey the local donated 150 to the Salvation Army for flood relief. Secretary Wilbur L. Grandstaff reported the sum. About 125 men are employed at White Ash Mine.

Chauncey White Ash Mine Bailey Run Salvation Army Wilbur L. Grandstaff

Society Reorganized by The Plains Ladies Aid

The Plains L A S of The Plains M B E Church has reorganized with nine members including Mrs. C J McCullough Mrs Robert McAllister Mrs Rich ard Calhoun Mrs Bertha Bryan Mrs Eunice Harvey Mrs George Smith Mrs Frances Lyons Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Theodore Nagle Weekly quiltings will be held.

Plains—Ladies Aid Society of the Plains M. BE. Church C. J. McCullough Robert McAllister Richard Calhoun Bertha Bryan Eunice Harvey George Smith Frances Lyons Donaldson Theodore Nagle

Trimble Grange No 1830 to Meet in Grange Hall Feb 4

Chauncey Trimble Grange No 1830 will convene at the Grange Hall in Trimble on Saturday night February 4. Members will discuss important business and community matters.

Chauncey Trimble

Flood records rise to near 1913 in Reedsville district

Floods in Reedsville district reach near 1913 levels surpassing 1884 with 38 inch depth on first floor of several homes. Four families displaced along Reedsville Long Bottom road receive aid as residents donate food and helpers return from Belleville area.

Reedsville Athens Messenger Belleville W. Va Buckleys Barnharts Snyders Shumways Long Bottom Co. E. Humphrey FE. J. Humphrey

New York boxer Tony Marino dies after bout

Tony Marino aged 25 the bantamweight who collapsed Saturday night after losing an eight round decision to Indiana Quantana of Panama died today from a cerebral concussion without regaining consciousness.

New York U.R Tony Marino Indiana Quantana Panama

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