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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1952

Page

8

Once-Beaten Ohio Swim Team Faces Bowling Green Tomorrow

Ohio University's undefeated swimming team seeks an eighth win of the season against Bowling Green Falcons tomorrow. The 7-1 Bobcats aim to cap a historic season as seniors Koester Amidano King and Wylam swim their final meet at the Central Collegiate meet in Bowling Green.

Ohio University Bowling Green Falcons Bobcat Bobcats Mermen Oscar Tommy” Thomas Falcons Glen Romanek Sandy Wilson Ohio Wesleyan Dave Koester Norm Amidano al King Jack Wylam Bowling Green

Contenders Vie for Last NIT Invitation Spot

With one NIT berth remaining four to six teams battle for the last invite. DePaul Loyola Chicago St Josephs Texas Kristian Villanova Miami of Ohio among candidates as the tourney field grows to eleven with St Johns Duquesne St Louis Dayton St Bonaventure Seton Hall and Holy Cross already in. The final selection may be announced today ahead of a triple header kickoff in Madison Square Garden next week.

DePaul Lola Chicago St. Joseph's Philadelphia Texas Kristian Villanova Miami Ohio Tomorow Madon Square Garden St. John's Brooklyn Duquesne St. Louis Dayton St. Bonaventure Seton Hall Holy Cross

Red Devils Battle C D in Southeastern Ohio tourney

Four Athens county teams compete in a fast paced weekend with three Class B games on Friday and two Class 4 contests on Saturday. Glouster meets Carbon Hill at 6 pm while Ames Bern and Somer et Holy Trinity play at 7 15 pm and Chauncey faces Albany at 8 30 pm. Glouster 4 15 hosts Carbon Hill as Hocking County champions seek win number 12. Ames Bern 19 26 seeks more success after its county title run. Holy Trinity 15 7 returns from a first round win over McArthur. Chauncey, 2 2 seed, faces Albany after beating Mercerville in the district meet. Pomeroy meets Athens Saturday at 7 pm in Class A quarter final. Athens won 48 45 over Jackson while Pomeroy had a bye. Second game at 8 15 pm features Gallipolis versus Portsmouth.

Southeastern Ohio Athens County Gloaser Carbon Hill Ames-Bern Someret Holy Trinity Chauncey and Albany Askets Glouster Tomcats Hocking County Ames Bern Holy ‘Rinity McArthur Chauncey Belpre Albany Devils Mercerville Pomeroy Athens Jackson Gallipolis Portsmouth

Texan Jack Burke Leads Baton Rouge Open After 68

Jack Burke, a quiet Texan known for his sharp shooting, holds a one stroke lead in the $10,000 Baton Rouge Open after firing a four under par 68. His strong form started two weeks ago at the San Antonio Open.

Baton Rouge Jack Burke

Williams and Kiner Lead 29 MLB Holdouts Seeking 1952 Terms

An AP survey shows 29 unsigned players, 17 in the AL and 12 in the NL, with Williams and Kiner among the leaders. Red Sox trio Goodman Pesky Parnell seek high salaries. Pirates star Kiner aims at 70 000 per year for two years, while several clubs report unsigned veterans and possible deadlines.

NEW York Ted Williams Ralph Kiner Associated Press New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Pesky Mel Parnell Red Sox Goodman Pesky Parnell Kiner Pirates San Bernardino Calif Pittsburgh John Galbreath Pirate Star Murry Dickson Dickson Mel Queen Fred Strobel Jim Walsh George Metkovich Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Joost

Edict relaxes holdout workouts in A's camp

In West Palm Beach General Manager Art Ehlers relented on the no-workouts-for-holdouts policy after Jimmy Dykes pressed for action. Gus Zernial began workouts before signing his 1952 contract and Billy Hitchcock can start conditioning today.

Art Ehlers The Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Dykes Ehlers Gus Zernial Billy Hitchcock

Vejar Faces Pruden in Madison Square Garden Bout

New York reports Chico Vejar the 9 to 5 favorite to extend his streak to eight as he battles veteran Fitzie Pruden in a ten round welterweight feature at Madison Square Garden. Vejar, a 20-year-old stam ford Conn. native and NYU dramatic arts student, has won seven straight and 39 of 40 pro fights.

New York Chico Vejar Stamford NYU Chico

Indians Tinker With Roles In Tucson Camp

Cleveland manager Al Lopez drafts position moves as Doby may back up first base and Easter could return to the outfield. Mitchell shifts to sixth spot. Kennedy and Simpson rotate at the hot corner while Fridley and Montalvo arrive.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland al Lopez Larry Doby Harry Simpson Luke Easter Lopez Harry Doby Dale Mitchell Mitchell Bob Kennedy Simpson Kennedy Joe Montalvo San Juan Indians Jim Fridley Billy Joe Davidson Sam Jones Puerto Rico Bob Kerrigan Ed Lopat Yankees Marsh Samuel Bobby Wilson Johnny Berardino

New Haven Pupils Present Snow White Operetta

The New Haven Elementary School staged Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Wahama auditorium with Suzanne Wolpert as Snow White and Dorothy Sayre as Snow White's mother. The production was directed by Mrs. Alice Nease with pianist Mrs. Geraldine Layne.

New Haven Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Wahama Snow White Suzanne Wolpert Dorothy Sayre King Robert McGlothlin Roy Clark Tiger Lily Jane Powell Prince John Layne Magic Mirror Phyllis Batey Jimmy Caldwell Alice Nease Geraldine Layne Earl Clark Philadelphia Phillies Bend Rotary Club Hartford Milt Stephens H. P. Buckland Paul Powell C. FE. Haney Paul Schneider

Social notes from Pt Pleasant list church meeting and local moves

Pt Pleasant social column covers a combined Esther and Wesley Circle meeting at Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs C A Roush presiding and Mrs Donald Getty in charge of a Laborers Together program. It also notes residents and visitors including the Koontzs of Beach Springs Texas the Hawk family moving to 132 English Road and several illness updates among local residents.

St Paul's Lutheran Church Herman Layne William Powell J. V. McGrew Russell Senter Paul Powell B. R. Vance Harry Layne Phil Wolpert R. B. MacGlothlin Paul Henderson J. W. Morew Martin Ohlinger H. P Esther and Wesley Trinity Methodist Church C. A. Roush Donald Getty George Keener George Koontz Beach Springs Texas Koontz Ray Crank Winfield Road Lee Hawk Parkersburg English Road Hawk International Harvester Co Marshall Fowler Stevie Jan Ripley Road Jill Wendell Lee Smith Wendell Smith Dewy Kay Carolyn Frances Clark Henderson Wirt Robbins Bonnie Waldie Point Pleasant J. T. Mayes Hugh Walker Gallipolis Florence Morrison North Charleston Morrison Florence Robbins John Robbins Landon Smith Bellmeade David Sheward Columbus Sarah Maddox John Franklin Bess Maddox Ninth St W. G. van Gilder Huntington Blain Mohr Gallipolis Ferry Lester Caudill Louisville, Ky WSCS Hickory Chapel Junior Long Caudill Ferry

Pioneer Farm Women's Club Meeting at Mrs Atkison Home

Members of the Pioneer Farm Women's Club will gather at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ohio Street residence of Mrs. Jerry Atkison. Mrs. Madge Byus and Mrs. Herbert Henderson will assist her.

Pioneer Farm Women's Club Jerry Atkison Ohio St Madge Byus Herbert Henderson Atkison

Carpenters Auxiliary Adjust Meeting Schedule and Plans

The Carpenters Auxiliary met at Main Street hall with Mrs L W Holley presiding. The group voted to move meetings to the first and fourth Wednesday each month and planned a pot-luck at Gladys Hall's home on March 11 at 7 p.m. Attendees included Mrs Holley Mrs Dowl ing Mrs Hall Mrs Goodwin Mrs Robbins and Mrs Carlisle.

Carpenters Auxiliary Hall L. W. Holley Gladys Hall Mt. Vernon Ave Holley Miles Dowling Arthur Goodwin Wirt Robbins Ora Carlisle

Lions Club Ladies Night Dinner At Moose Home

The Lion's Club announces a Ladies Night dinner meeting at the Moose Home starting at 6 15 p m on Tuesday evening. The event invites members and guests to join the social dinner and club program.

The Lion's Club Moose Home

Point Pleasant Maritime Office Closes at 5 Today

The National Maritime Union orders the Point Pleasant local port closed at 5 p m Friday prompting 309 to 350 members to report to Pittsburgh or Jeffersonville Ind to ship out on river boats The local office will not reopen after this decision and patrolman W M Dever says he will leave for Pittsburgh Sunday night The union office in New York City and Neal Hanley act as national secretary.

Point Pleasant National Maritime Union New York City Dever Neal Hanley Pittsburgh Jeffersonville Ind First St

Point Pleasant Forms Local OPS Board for Price Stabilization

Point Pleasant prepares a local Office of Price Stabilization with Mayor Krodel appointing George Harper as chairman and seven others to serve on the OPS board. A Charleston representative will attend meetings and OPS will send a local official one day a week to assist merchants with price control questions.

B. W. Krodel OPS George Harper James Fisher G. B. Woodard Walter Selby James Hall O. B. Meadows O. L. Easley Harold Somerville Charleston Poling Point Pleasant Robert B. Kincaid

Vanadium Plant Metallurgist Speaks at Rotary Meeting

R L LeVaughn metallurgist at the Graham Station Vanadium plant spoke on alloy manufacturing processes used by steel mills. Plans discussed for Ashland Male Chorus appearance March 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets for a benefit basketball game vs New Haven Rotary Monday at 7 30 p.m. Wahama High School. District Governor Frank McKenzie to preside next week. Guests included Mac McGinnis Gilbert Bush and others.

Rotary Club Moose R. L. LeVaughn Graham Station Ashland New Haven J. O. Casto Thomas Fisher Jack Bocook

Churches List Ties Raleigh Area to Shared Services

The Hartford New Haven Letart and other towns list Methodist, Baptist, EUB and Church of Christ activities. Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., worship times mostly on second to fourth Sundays with evening services. Midweek prayer and youth fellowships also noted across multiple charges and parishes.

Methodist Hartford E. Haney New Haven Graham Letart Methodist- Henderson Rufus Casto Henderson Vaught Memorial Mt. Union Beech Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship Pine Grove ST. Paul R. W. Mars Hickory Chapel Main Street Daniel M. Dorsey C. G. Billups Leon Zion Board Baptist Harmony - Concord M. M. Mallcolm Harmony Evangelical United Brethren Harry Eckels Heights Bellemead EUB Donald Lockhart Mt. Olive Mt. Zion Trinity (Greer Eckard Krebs Church OF Christ In Christian Union Main St J. P. Keefer Christ Church Episcopal W. C. Bowie Episcopal Youth Fellowship Lakin Mason County Lutheran Parish George C. Weirick St. Paul's New Haven Luther League Broad Run St. Mark's Upper Flats St. Paul's Church Trinity Methodist Ss. D Rexrode Huntington Trinity Church Jordan Baptist Gallipolis Ferry Tommy Kinnaird Christian Science Christ Jesus Jesse

Railroad Modernization Under Way in Point Pleasant Area

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sections are being repaired as part of modernization for industrial development. Workmen are laying about 35 miles of new rail in the Point Pleasant area and the Old Town bridge project will require 400 cars of slag to build the film there.

Point Pleasant Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Old Town Bridge

Money Sought For 4-Hers In Mason County

During national 4-H Club Week the Mason County 4-H leaders association and the county 4-H membership seek funds to aid 4-Hers. Funds will support achievement banquets camp awards ribbons craft materials camp repairs and transportation for distant 4-Hers.

Point Pleasant Maeson County Mason County

Two Newborns Reported in Point Pleasant Families

A son named Douglas Fountain was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie of Point Pleasant on February 27 at home. A daughter named Mary Jane was born February 28 at the Point Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mitchell, their second daughter.

Point Pleasant William Gillespie Douglas Fountain Douglas Mitchell Point Clinic Douglas Mary Jane

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Homer Hunt Canton Tom Hartley Akron Andy Minarchek Don Rice Vern Smith N.Y Larry Long Lakewood Fremont Painesville John Kirstoff Jim Cochran Jerry Wooley LaPorte Ron Hagquist Medina Don Gross Dick Ostein Jim Pittenger East Liverpool Alex Steve Louisville Western Kentucky Salle RED Devils Sinclair Dealer George L. Smith Sinclair Products Williams, Kiner Ferris Fain Joe Tipton Phil Rizzuto Bobby Brown New York Yankees Rizzuto St. Petersburg Fla Brown Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Jerry Priddy Hal Newhouser Tigers Priddy Newhouser Bill Jennings John Hetki Gil Coan Washington Coan Bob Avila George Stirnweiss Avila Gran Hamner Willie Jones Connie Ryan Jim Konstanty Phil Big Jim Walker Cooper Bob Elliott Boston Braves West Palm Beach, Fla Orlando Bradenton Earl Torgeson Paul Waner Waner Torgeson Tommy Holmes Lakeland Ben Taylor Cliff Mapes Red Rolfe Don Kolloway Steve Souchock Rolfe the Mutual HC & Savings Associa East Washington St Federal Home Loan Bank TION Vejar Pruden Luke NEW Haven News J. L. Stewart Katherine Embleton Jo Ann Nancy Boston Mary Stewart Mary Lawrence Peachie Lieving Elaine Sayre Donna Bumgarner Shirley Grimm Carol Ann Roush United American Mechanics Garden Club Park Charles Werry Raymond Greathouse Don Mrs. Greathouse A. D. Hume Mr. Greathouse Bertha Farley Mason R. F. Bryant Dorothy Stone Wheeling Helen Cooke W. T. Stone N. O. Wein Emil Knight Ralph Sayre Wahama High School A. K. McClung Lou Hart Barboursville W. Va Goldve Hart Lawrence Clark Huntington Hospital John Marshall A. L. Stewart Pioneer Club Ladies Night Maritime Union W. M. Dever Luther Poling Pt. Pleasant Churches PT. Pleasant, W. VA Sun.mon Bing Crosby Jane Wyman Thurs Rob Hope Lucille Ball Fancy Pants Alan Ladd Donna Reed Deadline Fort Wilson Ben Franklin Co West Virginia
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