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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1939
Page
6
Toledo faces Ohio in the Bobcat gym as Chuck Chuckovits plays with four supporting teammates. Photos show Pat Hintz handling the ball and Marshall Carlson looming as Chuckovits’ frequent running mate at forward.
The St. Louis Cardinals will keep Branch Rickey Sr earning about $50,000 a year, with a possible move by Branch Rickey Jr. to Brooklyn noted. Rumors say Breadon and Rickey differ on personnel, but both respect each other, keeping the partnership intact. Cubs face discontent after Dizzy Dean contract amid pay disputes.
Rome defeated Ames Bern 41 to 23 while Troy rolled past New Marshfield 44 to 22 in opening round action. Buchtel overwhelmed Greens Run 41 to 4 as Rome faces Troy tonight in a key second round matchup. Harkins of Rome led scoring with 27 points and Schively of Buchtel had 20.
Athens aims for a win in their final home game of the SECAA season against Pomeroy after beating Chillicothe. The Bulldogs seek runner up honors as Pomeroy, led by center Fick, challenges for league position while Athens improves foul shooting led by Poling Ramsey Wilson and McGlone.
An almost Sunday quietude settled over Gallipolis as public offices and several activities suspended in observance of Washington's Birthday.
A holiday crowd of about 50 000 packed Santa Anita for the fifth Santa Anita Derby. Porter's Mite, a stout colt, led a field of 15 rivals including Sweet Nancy Shining One Yale O Nine Time Alone Impound Race Riot Hysterical Arjac Ciencia Lay Judge Morning Breeze Teddy Kerry Bubbling Boy Touch and Go Xalapa Clown in what was expected to be a competitive race on a fast track.
University of Michigan swimmers set an American record in the 500 yard relay, defeating Minnesota 57 to 27. The quartet Waldemar Tomski Cruch Barker Tom Haynie Gus Sharemet and Bill Holmes each swam 100 yards, finishing in 4:26.7 to erase Yale’s 4:28.4 mark from 1937.
Tuesday licenses were issued to German White and Anna Edwards both of Patriot and Eli Lanning with Myra Howdyshell both of Logan.
Ohio Wesleyan hosts Ohio U as Wooster leads the race with Marshall and Ohio U in a tight Buckeye Conference fight. A win would fuel a final showdown March 4 with Marshall at Huntington while Xavier and Wooster top contenders show strong results in recent games.
Tony Galento aims to rebound with a quick knockout of Abe Feldman in Burdine Stadium, hoping to revive interest after waning demand for a Louis Galento title fight. Feldman, once solid, has shown mediocre form since a 3 year old knockout loss. Promoter bets on 30,000 but observers expect about 13,000 and a $26,000 gate.
Wooster defeated Ashland 53 to 40 while Hiram edged Allegheny 41 to 37. Other scores include Capital 54 over Sontheeon 54 in Green and Findlay 39 over Heidelberg 36. Maryland?
New York report announces Henry Armstrong versus Davey Day for the welterweight title in New York on March 31. Day, a Barney Ross stablemate, seeks the crown after Armstrong won it from Ross last May and prepares to defend against Bobby Pacho in Havana. The New York athletic commission confirms Day as the top challenger despite Ambers Arizmendi bout outcomes.
Ohio University faces a stern test at Delaware as Bill Trautwein’s Bobcats chase a key conference win. They hope to reverse past jinxes on the Bishops’ floor, aiming to improve standings and keep Marshall title threats at bay.
Gallia County officials continue examination into the sudden death of Myrtle Holmes a 15 year old colored school girl daughter of Mrs Dewey Holmes of Gallipolis She reported ill at school Monday morning and a nurse later found illness slightly inflamed throat autopsy planned though embalming hindered it Indications show irritation of the alimentary tract possibly from a foreign substance The Holmes family notes no prior illness and funeral plans are not announced yet The family home is on Third Avenue opposite the Paint Creek Baptist Church
Betty Grace Bare an 18 months old child of Sidney and Mrs Bare of Waterloo died in Holzer Hospital from blood poisoning after a knee scratch. Funeral services are planned at Cross Roads Church Thursday led by Rev Blanche Akers with interment in Flag Spring Cemetery.
Annual chamber meeting set for Thursday evening March 2 at the Lafayette Hotel. James A. Maddox of Columbus to speak after dinner and reports. Six directors to be chosen from a list of nominees including Christ, Niday, Wetherholt, Brown, Spear, Wetherholt, Walter, Evans, Young, Kincon, Maddy, and Safford.
Gallipolis reports the only surviving triplet of Dan and Mrs. Rardin of Hartford West Virginia is thriving in an incubator at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Rardin has returned home.
Grace Methodist Church pastor Rev. W S Westerman launches a Lenten sacrificial offering for the denomination's world service. Members receive envelopes to note the sacrifice and dates, with funds to be sent to the church by Easter Sunday to aid needy children abroad and at home.
A Gallia County Bar Association delegation led by Judge W. R. White attended funeral services for Homer M. Edwards in Ironton today. Sheriff E. E. Hatfield, a former Ironton resident and Edwards’s lifelong friend, was part of the group.
Ray mond Hoy Company starts production at Second and Sycamore with 35 employees and apprenticeships. The Huntington WV origin firm makes tapestry living room suites and occasional chairs, using electricity and modern facilities. Twenty women operate sewing in tapestry, with more men in assembly and finishing. The plant is a close corporation owned by the Raymond Hoy family, moved here with Chamber of Commerce help, seen as a community asset.
Sam Kemper receives 25 dollar fine and costs for intoxication. An extension to March 1 is granted to pay. failure will lead to a Columbus work house stay.
Farm Bureau advisory council members will meet March 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Slagle. A prior Rio Grande meeting with Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Starbuck discussed organization problems.
In Gallia County Huntington Grange plans to form a Juvenile Grange during a Vinton Town Hall meeting. Mary Walker explains organizers Mrs. Orie Painter and Miss Lena Painter lead activities. A Washington Lincoln program plus a photo guessing contest will entertain, with refreshments served.
T S Berridge, local insurance man, plans a new residence on the Third and State corner property he recently acquired. The building will be rented.
Miss Mayme Barrows sold the Old French Home on Third Avenue near State Street to Miss Clara Worman a local school teacher. Worman plans to rehabilitate and rent the property. Barrows and her mother will move to Hartford Connecticut to live with Mrs. Dane Andrews.
Gilbert E. Bush of the Gallipolis Ice Co has bought a First Avenue lot east of the plant for expansion. A cottage on the site will be removed. Bush also runs a cold storage business which will be enlarged as part of the project.
Gallipolis police chief John Fraley says minor thefts are increasing. An attempted entrance to Hixon Jewelry Store on the park square was reported, and Maggied Bros. on Vine Street reported the loss of several automobile batteries from their used car lot.
The Red Cross will open a First Aid class in Gallipolis likely at the Court House starting March 6 with 25 members, potentially growing to 40. Garland Griffith will teach. courses run two hours weekly for 10 weeks. Certificates follow national approval. bus drivers must complete.
T L Adams employed by Keener Land and Clay Co at Kerr buys a home and four acres in Kerr from Ferne Saunders of Columbus who had purchased it from Adams years earlier.
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