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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1958

Page

11

Middleport Jackets Rally Past Allensville 69 56 in Class A Opener

Middleport Yellow Jackets overcome Allensville 69 to 56 in the first round of the Class A sectional at Middleport. Nelson leads Middleport with 17 points while Jim Fee tops Allensville with 24 as Middleport outscored the Bombers 22 6 in the third period to pull away.

Wellston Middleport Yellow Jackets Allensville Robert Nelson Robert Long Bombers Jim Fee Nelson Worthman Kerry Fee

Union Furnace Stymied By Scots' Stall in Sectional

Southwestern beats Union Furnace 61 to 57 to reach the Class A Sectional second round. Paul Rees leads Southwestern with 18 points aided by Silvers 14 and Meyers 16, while Nelson Walter scores 18 for Union Furnace. Free throws margin and late stall seal the win in Gallia County contest.

Union Wellston Southwestern Union Furnace Gallia County Hocking Paul Rees Lloyd Meyers Len Silvers Owens Nelson Walter Brown Smith Malone Walter Shaw Sinnott Zimmerman Silvers R. Halley S Halley Meyers Rees Union Pfurnaceh

Ohio U Faces Bowling Green in Crucial MAC Duel

Ohio University swimmers meet Bowling Green at BG pool in a key Mid-American Conference clash. A win would make OU the first undefeated club in school history, while BG backs a 10–0 record led by Ray Martin, Ralph Eakins and John Thompson. It’s OU’s final dual meet before the MAC finale at the Natatorium.

Ohio University Bowling Green Falcons Bobcats Ray Martin Ralph Eakins John Thompson Martin Thompson Eakin Ohio Natatorium Bob Bartels Ralph Sommers Mac Morrison Don Stuchell Mermen Natatorium

Palmer Leads Field by One in Baton Rouge Open

Arnold Palmer kept a one-stroke lead at the Baton Rouge Open with a 3-under 67 after 18 holes. Peter Thomson and Otto Greiner were one back at 68, while Ken Venturi, John Barnum matched 69, and Eddie Griffiths, Bill Ogden, and Ted Kroll posted 70.

Baton Rouge Arnold Palmer Latrobe Augusta Palmer Peter Thomson Melbourne Australia Otto Greiner Tenafly N. J Ken Venturi San Francisco John Barnum Grand Rapids Mich Eddie Griffiths Youngstown Ohio Bill Ogden Chicago Ted Kroll Fort Lauderdale Fla

OU Wrestlers Prepare for Marshall Meet Tossup Matchup

Ohio University coach Fred Schleicher brings the OU wrestling squad to Marshall for a Saturday contest after a two week layoff. Scott freshmen join the trip in exhibitions while Terry Clovis faces Dick Atkins at 137 pounds and Joe Ornowski starts at 123 pounds. Tom Graf finishes the lineup with heavyweight action.

Fred Schleicher Ohio University Marshall Bobcats Terry Clovis Dick Atkins Rudy Napoli Clovis Ron Gussett Tom Hatfield Bob Zwolenik Tom Evans Joe Ornowski Tom Graf Ed Dow Tom Janoch Gary Stoner Dave Gottdeiney

Ernest H. Taylor Rites Set for Sunday

Funeral services for Ernest H. Taylor 82 Glouster will be Sunday at 2 p m in the Wiley funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery The Reverends John DeLong and Bill Hoplight will officiate Friends may call at the funeral home anytime

Glouster Ernest H. Taylor Wiley Funeral Home Beech Grove John DeLong Bill Hoplight

Glouster Mayor Reports Parking Fines

Glouster Mayor Wilbur Balderson lists parking and meter fines for individuals. Richard Hinton owes 18 dollars, Thomas Rose 5, Raymond Cope 23.80, Eura Sampson 23.80, Ralph Cain 8.80.

Glouster Wilbur Balderson Richard Hinton Thomas Rose Raymond Cope Eura Sampson Ralph Cain

Social Security Agent to Visit Glouster on Fourth Tuesday

The Social Security agent from Zanesville will visit Glouster on the fourth Tuesday each month. He will be at the mayor office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Glouster Zanesville

Chillicothe Troinees advance past Jackson 79 to 40 in sectional

Chillicothe Cavaliers dominate Jackson Ironmen 79 to 40 advancing to face Wellston in the Class AA sectional second round. Highman Mickey scores 15 for Chillicothe while Ron Hall adds 14. Jackson’s Eisenaugle tops Jackson with 10. Chillicothe improves to 13-5, Jackson falls to 6-12.

OAK Hill Chillicothe Jackson Ironmen Cavaliers Wellston Gallipolis Pomeroy Ironmen Highman Mickey Ron Hall Eisenaugle Jackson Swingle Wright Surrett Reynolds Stavens Beckley Elsnaugie Lyons Brown Verian Totals Fisher Dougherty Phillips Sallow D. Hall Burmaster Dilley Lewis R. Hall Dearth

Snyder Eyes Fresh Starts as OU Basketball Eyes Marietta Game

Snyder notes ineligible How ard Jolliff may gain two credit points and be admitted in fall. Bunk Adams, OU freshman star, likely to take over vacant forward spot next season. MAC race seen with Miami and Marshall as favorites, Bowling Green improving. If the Cats win Saturday, OU would move to 16 8.

Snyder Howard Jolliff Bunk Adams Miami Marshall Bowling Green Marietta Cats

Pennsville church women hold second annual bean and cornbread supper

The Pennsville Methodist Charge churches Todd's Pisgah and Pennsville host a bean and cornbread dinner at the Pennsville fire house. Home style serving begins at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Glouster Pennsville Todd's

Cunningham Visitors From Columbus And Amherst Guests

Mr and Mrs Dean Cunningham of Columbus visited the home of Sam Cunningham father of Mr Cunningham Over the weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Exenkamper and their sons Henry and Joey from Amherst Ohio Also present were Mr and Mrs Dave Rothery and children David Dougie Tommy and Cheryl Ann Spring field Mrs Exenkamper's sister Mrs Linnie Dean of Logan and her son Gale Dean of Lapel Indiana attended

Glouster Dean Cunningham Columbus Cunningham Sam Cunningham Anna Exenkamper Ralph Exenkamper Henry Joey Amherst Ohio Dave Rothery David Dougie Tommy Cheryl Ann Springfield Tom Exenkamper Kathy Exenkamper Linnie Dean Logan Gale Dean Lapel, Ind

Charles David Sixes Born In Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Andrew Six announce the birth of a son named Charles David on February 20 at Mount St Mary Hospital. He joins siblings Andrew Jr and Carolyn Sue. Grandparents are Harry Six of Gloucester and Mahlin Rutter of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Andrew Six Mount St. Mary Hospital Charles David Sixes Andrew Jr Carolyn Sue Harry Six Glouster Mahlin Rutter

Trimble Grange Grants Candidates Degrees

At the Trimble Grange meeting Master Dean Mason presided. The third and fourth degrees were conferred on candidates Carl Leffler, Juanita Coey, Wavlene Snyder, Helen Summers, and Icel Vess. A $5 Heart Fund donation was made and plans were set to buy a juke box. A potluck fed 34 members.

Glouster Trimble Grange Dean Mason Carl Leffler Juanita Coey Wavalene Snyder Helen Summers Icel Vess Grange Heart Fund

Glouster Boys Fined in Clock-Shoot Incident

Glouster mayor Balderson reports two youths arrested after the clock at Depot Square was fired upon. Richard Hin ton paid $92.60 and George Demchak $58.80 in fines for the incident.

Glouster Depot Square Balderson Richard Mick"’ Hinton George Demchak

Local church schedules listed for Glouster and nearby towns

Area churches publish weekly programs with services Bible school and worship times. Notable entries include Glouster Methodist Morning Watch at 9 a.m. and Holy Cross Catholic Masses at 7:30 a.m. across multiple parishes, with pastors named such as Rev Dale Hoplight and Fr Anthony Nickle.

Dale Hoplight Holy Cross Anthony Nickle Oakdale — Bible School Albert Lowe Miles E. Hoon Bishopville Ald Stemm First Baptist BTU Franklin E. Mitchell Jacksonville L. R. Carmichael Hollister Ted Green Church of Christ—Bible School D. K. Teater Trimble Methodist Church Norman Dewire Trimble Methodist

Priscilla Class Meeting at Glouster Methodist Church

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with Mrs Beulah Lee as president. Devotions were by Mrs Ruth Cole and readings by several members. Blanche McAfooes and Sybil Kurtzman won contests, 16 members and 2 guests attended, with hostesses named for the next meeting.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church Beulah Lee Ruth Cole Hazel Pride Sybil Kurtzman Blanche McAfooes Glenna Reese Halda Swartz Sara McClelland Leona Hall Irene Sharlick

Former Glouster Resident Dies in Kentucky Family Visit

Mrs. Nettie Gas kalla, once of Glouster and sister of Mrs. Anna Exen kamper, now resides in Kentucky with her daughter and family. She is a patient in Ireland Army Hospital Fort Knox Kentucky in Room B213.

Glouster Nettie Gaskalla Anna Exenkamper Kentucky Eugene Snyder Ireland Army Hospital Fort Knox

Blue and Gold Banquet Honors Cub Pack 71 at Glouster

At Glouster High School Cub Pack 71 received a safety plaque from Ralph Scott, with District Commissioner Dike Mender giving a safety talk. Frank Grubbs, the Cub master, earned a Blue Ribbon for a National Scout Week window display.

Glouster Glouster High School Ralph Scott Dike Mender Frank Grubbs

Glouster Mayor Bans Free Roaming Dogs

Glouster Mayor Balderson orders all dogs tied by March 10 to enforce leash rules and curb wildlife and citizen concerns. The notice sets a citywide deadline and implies penalties for noncompliance.

Glouster Balderson

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets in Church Hall

The Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered in the church hall in Glouster on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Charles Patton hosting. President Mrs. Patton led the meeting opening with hymn and prayers, minutes read, a talk on cancer dressings by Mrs. Esta Haskins, readings by several members, and a roll call of current events. Eighteen members attended with two guests, Mrs. Elizabeth Quinn and Mrs. Esta Haskins, enjoying lunch afterward.

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Jackets Bowles Crooks Whitlatch Ervin Long Kelly Ness and Kinnear Wolfe Howe Athens Ernest Taylor Chillicothe Troinees Andy Glouster Womens News Glouster Boys Eddie Machen Zora Folley the Cow Palace Floyd Patterson High St Clouster Cub Pack Daniel Goldberg Michael Ferry Lewis Grubbs Arthur Wilson Denny Cunningham David Lowry David Hemsley Leroy Grubbs Rodney Riley Michael Keith Stephen Kittle Catholic Club Ford MagicAire Carpenter Street Zanesville, Ohio Lancaster Olive
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