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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

6

Flyers Have Fastest Five In Buckeye

The University of Dayton Flyers enter tonight’s game with Ohio University noted for speed across football and basketball. Elmer Bache anchors a quick lineup with Norm Hoelzer Joe Thomas Jack Padley and Jean Stapenhorst also contributing. Dayton climbs from cellar as it has troubled Ohio and Miami recently.

Mitch Buckeye University of Dayton Flyers Ohio University Dayton Flyer Harry Baujan Joe Holsinger Elmer Bache Johnny McAdams Bache Flyers Norm Hoelzer Hoelzer Joe Thomas Jack Padley Jean Stapenhorst Dayton Quint Ohio Miami

Ex Gallipolis Smith Dies in Gratiot Home

GALLIPOLIS David T H Davis 81 a former Gallipolis blacksmith died Saturday at his Gratiot home near Zanesville where he and his family had lived about 30 years He had been blind for several years He is survived by his widow Mary Wetherholt daughters Carrie at home Mrs Lorenzo Cox of Columbus and Charles of Chicago Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in Gratiot conducted by Elias Wetherholt of Gallipolis his brother in law

Gallipolis David T. H. Davis Gratiot Zanesville Davis Mary Wetherholt Carrie Lorenzo Cox Columbus Charles Chicago Elias Wetherholt

Probation Department Appoints Trio to Aid Juvenile Offender Custody

A Denver probation department appoints three patrolmen to assist Police Judge Philip B. Gilliam in safeguarding youthful offenders guided into crime by imprisonment, aiming to divert them from criminal careers.

Denver Philip B. Gilliam

Lutherans Can Tie Seats for Lead Tonight

In Ohio Conference basketball action Heidelberg hosts Wittenberg with a possible league tie for first if Wittenberg wins. Wooster leads with six victories as Heidelberg sits at four wins. Capital meets Findlay, Otterbein vs Mount Union, Dayton visits Ohio University, and Ohio Wesleyan hosts Oberlin with Kent State at Kent.

Columbus Ohio Springfield Heidelberg Wittenberg Wooster Capital Findlay Otterbein Mount Union Alliance Buckeye Dayton Ohio University Athens Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Delaware Hiram Kent State Kent University of Toledo George Washington Rockets Chuck” Chuckovits Toledo Chuckovits

Ohio Bobcats Swim Duo Split Weekend Meets

Ohio University swimmers split weekend results with a 47 28 win over Wittenberg and a setback to the University of Cincinnati.

Ohio University Bobcats Wittenberg University of Cincinnati

Mother Seeks Divorce Custody Alimony in Gallipolis

Mrs. Wilma Johnson of Gallipolis seeks a divorce from Theodore Johnson. She states he fails to provide necessities and requests alimony and custody of their two sons, ages four and four months.

Gallipolis Wilma Johnson Theodore Johnson

Pivotmen No Longer Head Scoring List

Buckeye Conference observers note pivot play has faded under new rules. Julius Rivlin of Marshall leads with 75 points in four conference games, followed by Gordon Uliff of Cincinnati and Jimmy Reiser of Ohio Wesleyan as top rivals. Centers mainly fall from scoring prominence this season.

Columbus U.P Buckeye Floyd Sigenthaler Clarence Hendricks Ohio Wesleyan Carl Austing Cincinnati Bernard Beanie) Berens Nick Lalich Ohio University Johnny McAdams Elmer Bache University of Dayton Bill West Marshall Chub Watson Bill Cromer Miami Cromer Julius Rivlin Rivlin Ohio A. Star

Mrs Mina Boice Reported Seriously Ill in Middleport

Relatives in Gallia County inform that Mrs Mina Boice widow of Melvin Boice and longtime Ryger resident is seriously ill at her Middleport home. Her daughter Mrs Dana Lyle of Pittsburgh is with her.

Boice Gallipolis Gallia County Mina Boice Melvin Boice Ryger Middleport Dana Lyle Pittsburgh

Bulldogs meet Jackson Red Devils in decisive night showdown

Athens Bulldogs aim for a second straight win as they host the Jackson Red Devils at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The Bulldogs lead 26 25 in their earlier meeting in Jackson, with recent Jackson results including wins over Wellston and Oak Hill and a loss to New Boston. Ramsey for Bardin at forward provided a spark for Athens.

Athens Bulldogs Jackson Red Devils Bulldogs Devils Jackson Wellston Oak Hill New Boston Ramsey Bardin

Major League Holdouts Hit 40 Players Say Holdouts

A United Press survey lists about 40 holdouts across MLB as talks stall. Key figures include Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig amid bids by Col Ruppert and others to settle 1938 contracts.

NEW York U.P United Press Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Jake Ruppert Col. Ruppert DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Joe Stripp Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Paul Derringer Reds Stripp Branch Rickey Cardinal Dizzy Dean Joe Medwick Johnny Mize Derringer

Mrs Clarence Fisher Hosts Ladies Aid in Chambersburg

Mrs. Clarence Fisher will host the Ladies Aid Society at her Chambersburg home Thursday afternoon. The gathering aims to foster community fellowship and support local charitable activities.

Gallipolis Clarence Fisher Ladies Aid Society Chambersburg

Purdue Ties Northwestern For Big Ten Leadership

Purdue moved into a first place tie in the Western Conference after a cautious win over Illinois 23 to 13. Jewell Young led Purdue with seven points as Illinois, missing key players, struggled against Purdue’s new deliberate attack. Indiana topped Wisconsin 47 to 44, Minnesota beat Iowa 28 to 26, and Ohio State edged Chicago 36 to 34.

Chicago Purdue Illinois Boilermakers Ohio State Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Louie Boudreau Lew Pick) Dehner Big Ten Champaign Jewell Young Tommy Nisbet Bill Hapac Illini Bill Johnson Ernie Andres Hoosiers George Rooney Charley Jones Badgers Johnny Kundla Benny Stephens Minneapolis Kundla Stephens

OU Wrestlers To Meet Kent Saturday Night

Thor Olson tops a home meet against Kent State in the Men’s Gymnasium Saturday at 8 00 PM. Olson seeks revenge for a prior Kent victory and aims to field full strength with Lloyd Roth at 118 pounds and potential moves for Sintic and Adamczyk in the later weights.

Kent Thor Olson Kent State Golden Flashes Olson Flashes Joe Bagala Ohio University Thor Joe Bobcats Lloyd Roth Roth Johnny Smnth Chet Adamczyk Adamczyk Sintic Frank Aello Claugus Sten Iwucz

Gallia County seeks extension for concrete road to Crown City

Gallia County petitions seek state highway extension of a Eureka to Crown City concrete highway about 10 miles long. Fifteen signers will present to John J Jaster in Columbus via John E Halliday on Wednesday. Proponents cite arterial importance and potential bridge and curve changes.

Gallia County Crown City Gallipolis State Highway Department Eureka John J. Jaster Highway Department Ohio John E. Halliday Swan Creek

Birth announced in Pittsburgh couple welcome first great grandchild

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schramm of Pittsburgh and is the first great grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bing of Cheshire. Mrs. Schramm is Bennetta Bing Russell, daughter of Bennet Russell now of Yakima Washington. The baby’s grandmother is Mrs. Russell, a Bing daughter.

Gallipolis Charles Schramm Pittsburgh Ed Bing Cheshire Schramm Bennetta Bing Russell Bennett Russell Yakima, Wash Mrs. Russell Bings

Eagles Roll Now Near 100 Members

GALLIPOLIS This city’s new Aerie of Eagles shows about 100 charter members after recent organizing. Charter expected Wednesday night, organizer T. T. Turner of Cleveland says. New officers H. E. McClung Ned Eachus Rupert Trout Cleo L. McCall and Dr Raymon T. Allison were installed by a visiting Eagles team. Meetings held at the Lafayette Hotel ballroom until quarters are secured.

Gallipolis Aerie of Eagles T. T. Turner Cleveland State Sts Ohio Valley Bank Eagles Hughes- Walgreen Branchester H. E. McClung Worthy Ned Eachus Rupert Trout Cleo L. McCall Raymon T. Allison Lafayette Hotel

Oden Bostick Crafts Rare Lion Squirrel Walking Stick

Gallipolis resident Oden Bostick finished a carved walking stick displayed at Haskins Tanner store. The cane, carved from poplar with a lion, couchant lion, and two squirrels, was made with a pocket knife and reflects his devoted wood carving hobby.

Gallipolis Oden Bostick Route 2 Haskins- Tanner Bostick

Rio Grande College Plans Discussed for Future

Gallipolis reports preliminary talks on Rio Grande College as the survey committee of the Northern Baptist Convention weighs a remodelled self help based plan. A Feb 18 meeting at the college will include county officers and agriculture agents to broaden the final report.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Board of Education Northern Baptist Convention F. H. McNutt B. L. Stradley T. C. Holy Columbus Charles E. Holzer W. A. Lewis

Frigate Bird Displays Red Throat Balloon During Mating

During mating season the male frigate bird forms a flame red balloon like throat sac to attract a mate. The sack deflates after a successful courtship victory.

Papers Read Before French Colony of DAR

Gallipolis French Colony Chapter D A R met Monday afternoon at Miss Anna Simmerman’s home with 12 members. Mrs. Hurn introduced Mr. T C Shille who spoke on Patriotism. Members reviewed George Washington and Lincoln life and discussed Martha Washington and the DAR editorial message. Refreshments were served.

Gallipolis Daughters of the Amercan Revoluton Anna Simmerman Harry R. Hurn T. C. Shille Marietta Boyd Thomas Simmerman George Washington Catherine Hayward Ella Rothgeb Abraham Lincoln C. W. Booth Martha Washington Hurn James Clark The National Society Florence Becker D.A.R Fannie Bell

Miss Mary Syler Informed of Parents’ Auto Crash

Gallia county music teacher Miss Mary Syler received word Sunday that her parents were injured in an automobile accident at Frankfort. The message said neither parent was seriously hurt.

Gallipolis Mary Syler Dayton Frankfort Syler

Rotary program features Ohio Bell official look behind telephone

At the Gallipolis Rotary Club meeting James P. Martin of Ohio Bell introduces R. F. Marshall of Cleveland to discuss Looking Behind the Telephone. Next week Stanley Evans and Sherman White plan Washington’s Birthday program.

Gallipolis James P. Martin Ohio Bell Telephone Co R. F. Marshall Cleveland Stanley Evans Sherman White Washington

Mrs. S. N. Rees Hosts Vinton Garden Club

The February meeting of the Vinton Garden Club was held at Mrs. S. N. Rees home in Gallipolis. Members named a new flower for roll call and heard talks on seed lists cold frames and rare flowers. A Bra zilian Pepper sprig from Mrs. Vina Jones of Winter Garden Fla was given to each member. Next meeting set for March 1 with Mrs. L. B. Porter.

Gallipolis Vinton Garden Club S. N. Rees John Huntley Winifred McGhee Will Welker Vina Jones Winter Garden Fla L. B. Porter

District Boards of Education To Meet

Gallia County school officials plan an annual meeting at the Gallia County Courthouse with about 135 attendees. The principal speaker will be C. D. Hutchins of the State Department of Education, discussing school finances and transportation issues.

Gallipolis Boards of Education Gallia County H. B. Bradbury C. D. Hutchins State Department of Education

Name Auto Registrars for Gallia County Appointed

Announcement names three automobile registrars for Gallia County for the year beginning March 1. E. E. Caldwell serves as chief deputy with G. R. Brown covering the Vinton district and R. H. McClure at Crown City, all reappointed.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. E. Caldwell G. R. Brown Vinton R. H. McClure Crown City

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Needleworkers dinner at Island View Inn hosted by Mrs J P Haskins and Mrs H J Ward drew 13 attendees. Gail Russell visiting from Columbus stayed with her parents Oscar and Mrs Russell a few days. John Halliday held a dinner for his father J E Halliday on his 69th birthday. Janet Bailey led a Philomathian Club program at Mrs W P Beall’s home. C D Slagle traveled to Chicago for several days of business. Ed Judy and wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary at home a surprise arranged by Mrs Paul Williams and Mrs Carl Nibert. Emily Plymale Viola Plymale and Harry Maddy attended Andrew Archibald funeral in Charleston, former city resident and Mrs Stanley Plymale’s mother.

J. P. Haskins H. J. Ward Island View Inn Ward Gail Russell Columbus Oscar Russell Janet Bailey Philomathean Club W. P. Beall C. D. Slagle Chicago Ed Judy Paul Williams Carl Nibert Emily Plymale Viola Plymale Harry Maddy Charleston Andrew Archibald Stanley Plymale

Mrs Ward Purchases Parsonage in Jackson St Gallipolis

Mrs Mary Ward of Ewington has purchased and now occupies the M. E. Parsons parsonage on Jackson Street in Vinton.

Gallipolis Mary Ward Ewington M. E. Parsonage Jackson St Ig, Vinton

Grange Meeting in Gallipolis Saturday Night

Huntington Grange members will meet Saturday night in Gallipolis. The program opens with America the Beautiful, roll call, a debating question on Washington or Lincoln, readings including Abraham Lincoln, a talk titled A Living From the Earth by Garland Elliott, recitation by five children, and Minnie Marie Painter will lead games.

Gallipolis Huntington Grange O. E. Painter America Washington Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Garland Elliott Minnie Marie Painter

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