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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

13

Hardware sweep set as Goodson snaps high bowling record

In Athens league play Carpenter Hardwares won two from Building Materials but lost twice to National Guard. Ted Goodson of Poston Station rolled 251 in final game for a 544 series, tops of the night, while Ashworth’s 500 series aided National Guard to a 13-pin win and third place. Mantle-like scoring highlighted the event as Maywood Smith and Art Smith reached 500 in Legion’s 2401 total.

Carpenter Hardwares Poston Station Ted Goodson Maywood Smith American Legion Poston National Guard Goodson Ashurst Hardwares Darrell Miller Ashworth Athens Messengers Trowel Maywood Art Smith Athens Motors Legion

Volleyball Tourney Set for Xavier U in Cincinnati

The National AAU volleyball championship will be held May 6 and 7 at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Bill Feldhaus, director of physical health education, announced the event.

Cincinnati Bill Feldhaus Xavier University

Bowlerette of the Year Follow Through Tips

A NEA Service feature by VAL MIKIEL explains follow through as essential to bowling skill. He notes the fingers rising on release directs the ball, urges a pendulum swing with a bent elbow, and offers a practice drill to snap the fingers upward while keeping a relaxed wrist to spin the ball. Next: the 38 10 split.

NEA Service Val Mikiel

Gallia Academy Hosts District Hi Y Meeting at Wellston

About 50 Gallia Academy High School students attended a district Hi Y and Tri Hi Y meeting at Wellston High School. Thirty girls were chaperoned by Ruth Fiske and parents. twenty boys by Maurice Fowler. The event was directed by Robert Lance with Tom Halliday elected district Hi Y president. Plans aim to expand membership. Tri Hi Y is a new local group with adult advisors. Local leaders include Fiske Halliday Caldwell Bane Brown Potter and several Mrs. and Mr. others. Installations planned with Chillicothe to conduct ceremonies.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Wellston High School Ruth Fiske Maurice Fowler Robert Lance Athens YMCA Tom Halliday Hi-Y Gallia Academy High School Tri Hi-Y John E. Halliday Elmer E. Caldwell Morris Bane M. Harold Brown Bill Potter Shelby Roberts Arthur Hoyt Skinner Raymon Allison Howard Neal Wallace Chillicothe

Reds announce 24 night games on 1950 schedule

The Cincinnati Reds home slate features 24 night games, 12 Sundays with nine doubleheaders, two holiday twin bills, and the Queen City opener. Dodgers provide five night appearances. Cardinals, Giants, Cubs four. Braves and Phillies three. Pirates one. Sunday doubleheaders planned except for three. single Sunday games July 2 August 13 October 1. Tickets on sale. write 307 Vine St Cincinnati 2.

Cincinnati National League Cincinnati Reds Queen City Reds Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Chicago Cubs Crosley Field Boston Braves Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Giants Phillies

Juniors Have Strong Season for Athens Junior High Hoop S

Two Athens Junior High basketball teams post solid records as tourney time nears. The Ninth Grade team coached by Harold Lee rides a six game win streak into the SEC League Junior meet in Gallipolis. The Seventh-Eighth Grade squad coached by Jack Hague has seven wins in eight games and faces Circleville in Marietta action.

Athens Quint Harold Lee Gallipolis Jack Hague Qaint McArthur Troy Middleport Wellston Logan Marietta

Vinton County Basketball Tourney Draws Scheduled

McARTHUR Ohio Vinton County basketball tournament opens next Tuesday at Richland High School gym Allensville with six teams in a double elimination format Drawings set for Saturday at 10 a m in the County Board of Education office Three games start at 7 p m on opening night Final and consolation games are Feb 24 Winners advance to the Class B district tournament in Athens at Ohio University gym Feb 27 to Mar 11 Officials for the tournament are Miller and Dean.

Athens Ohio U Miller Dean

Glouster Baseball Team Sets Opening Meeting

Glouster officials announce an opening meeting in the mayor's office next Monday at 8 p.m. for players, directors and supporters to form the team for the Hocking Valley League season. Officers will be elected and finances discussed to keep the club financially sound.

Glouster

Tucson to Harper Tucson Open winner name unclear

Portsmouth Virginia player claimed the championship with a 267 score across 18 holes in a tournament between Tucson and Harper.

Tucson Harper Ariz Chandler Lo Portsmouth

Three Suits Dismissed After Fogelsongs Reconcile

Gallipolis reports three common pleas court lawsuits by Imogene and Howard D. Fogelsong have been dismissed as they settled differences and remarried. The actions included dissolving a marital partnership, replevin of household goods, and a claim for commissions by Ira A. Jones, Chicago, once a manufacturer’s representative. The Fogelsongs formerly ran the Spring Valley Glass Co. of Huntington, West Virginia.

Gallipolis Imogene Howard D. Fogelsong Common Pleas Court Ira A. Jones Chicago Fogelsong Spring Valley Glass Co Huntington W. Va

Game Warden In Accident Near Jackson

Gallia County report states game warden Dan W. Griffith of Jackson County avoided injuries after a late Tuesday crash four miles west of Jackson at Lloyd bridge. A tractor and semi sideswiped his car. Edmond F. Clark 44 of Columbus drove the heavy equipment. Ocenicus Preston 32 of Paintsville Ky was arrested for driving without the owner’s consent and remanded to Jackson county jail on $500 bond.

Gallipolis Dan W. Griffith Jackson County State Highway Patrol Griffith Jackson Lloyd Bridge Edmond F. Clark Columbus Ocenicus Preston Paintsville Preston Wellston

Sports Mirror: Historic Signings and standout runs

A retrospective notes Tommy Henrich signing with the New York Yankees for about 35 000. It recalls five events including Hank Greenberg sale to the Pirates and Harold McSpaden opening with a 68 at the New Orleans Open.

Tommy Henrich New York Yankees Detroit Tigers

Miami Scores Points In Michigan Relays

Miami University track team earned points in the Michigan State indoor relays. Paul Bucky Walter equalled a Miami record by clearing 13 feet 7 inches, a new indoor best. Walter brushed the bar twice at the height and plans grip work before the Central Collegiate Conference meet on March 4. LeRoy Glatthaar Bill Gibson and Howard Ficke tied for fourth in the high jump at six feet.

Oxford Miami University Miami Michigan State Paul “Bucky Walter LeRoy Glatthaar Bill Gibson Howard Ficke

Bauer Girls Cup Leads Palm Beach Championship Field

The Bauer sisters Alice and Marlene from Midland Texas led qualifiers with par 72s at Palm Beach Golf Club and won their first round matches by convincing margins.

Palm Beach, Fla Bauer Alice Marlene Midland Texas Palm Beach Palm Beach Golf Club

Gallia Academy Club Plans Valentine Dance Queen Event

The Government Club of Gallia Academy will stage a Valentine dance Saturday night with a queen to be chosen. Ruth Master, a teacher, is sponsor for the club.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Ruth Master

Gallia County lake bid hinges on joint effort with highway dept

Dan Taber urges Gallia County Conservation Association and state highway officials to pursue a lake project. He notes rip rap road work could form part of impounding water if agencies collaborate, despite engineering and cost concerns. He stresses persistent citizen effort as the path to progress.

Gallia County Dan . Taber State Highway Department

Joint Meeting Set At County Courthouse

A joint meeting of the Gallia County Family Life Council and the Gallia County Division of the Ohio Commission on Children and Youth is planned Saturday at 1 30 p m in the court house. The agenda includes a review of work leading to the mid century White House Conference and details of a one day family life institute to be held in February.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Cox Case Continued In Gallipolis Municipal Court

Joseph T. Cox pleaded not guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and the case was continued. Cecil White was fined $5 and costs for intoxication after his arrest by city police.

Gallipolis Joseph T. Cox Cecil White

River Traffic Report From Gal lipolis and Kanawha Rivers

River traffic and gauge readings detail vessels and times along the Gallipolis locks and Kanawha River districts. Several boats show up and down movements with times, gauges, and falls noted as rain continues into Thursday morning.

Births and a Divorce Suit Dismissed in Gallipolis

Holzer Hospital notes record births including Mrs. Cash Bahr Middleport a daughter and several other names. A divorce suit Mary Eulah Swango vs Ishmael Sr. Sr. was dismissed in pleas court in Gallipolis.

Holzer Hospital Cash Bahr Middleport Wandell Pancake Point Pleasant Mae Clarence Boster Gallipolis Ed Stevers Raymond Edwards Oak Hill J. B. Griffith Jackson Murray Butterfield Kenneth R. Biffle Hamden John Ward E. Pal Johnson Wilkesville Paul Smith Wayne Harrison Ralph Robinson Granville Blanton Bud Shaffer Ruth Bailey Phillip R. White Chester Adkins Ira Swisher Frank Fugate Eugene Crabtree Roy Beery Gwinn Kenneth Hauldren Griff Durbin Jr Mary Eulah Swango Ishmael Sr. , Sr Pleas Court

Classified Ads and Memorial Notices Include All Details

The page lists ad submission deadlines for daily and Sunday editions, phone and mail payment rules, and notes on blind addresses and three or six day insertions. It also features card of thanks and memorial notices for Nelle Pinkerton Hooper and Mary Jewell Mansfield with family expressions of remembrance.

5060 Mile Flight by Carrier Bomber to San Francisco

A twin engined Neptune bomber landed at San Francisco airport after a 5060 mile flight from the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. The jet assisted takeoff occurred off Jacksonville Florida at 12 13 pm EST Tuesday and the bomber arrived at 11 12 am yesterday for a total time of 25 hours 59 minutes.

San Francisco Franklin D. Roosevelt Jacksonville Fla

Knife Flasher Flees Bus After Times Square Incident

In Times Square a man flashed a knife on a Broadway bus, forcing out drivers and passengers. He then fled after driving three blocks. Police later detained John Maione, 36, a homeless longshoreman, with no immediate charges filed.

New York Broadway Times Square John Maione

Prospective Bridegroom Faces Jail Sentence in Boston Case

Louis F. Ferreira, 24, faced a possible jail term after police testified he lavished gifts on another girl with $212 stolen from his fiancee Elizabeth Rosenmac’s wedding fund. Ferreira was sentenced to nine months yesterday and appealed.

Boston Louis F. Ferreira Elizabeth Rosemac

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report Feb 9

U S Dept of Agriculture market snapshot from Cincinnati shows salable hogs at 2000 head with most classes up 25 cents, cattle receipts light with varied prices, steers 1050 lb about 27.00, yearlings 23.00-24.00, cows 12.00-16.00. sheep meager at 83 lb lambs 26.00. poultry prices listed for heavy broilers to roosters, butter and potatoes also given.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S. Dept. Agr

Cincinnati Egg Prices and Grade Totals

Cincinnati reports consumer egg grades U.S. A large 32-34 cents and medium 29-30 cents. Wholesale grades list U.S. extras 32 cents and large 29-51 cents, with Currey receipts showing 25-27 cases exchanged.

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S

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