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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
6
Los Angeles AP report assesses Henry Armstrong after a 10 round welterweight title bout with Baby Arizmendi at the Olympic Auditorium. The piece notes Armstrong’s fading speed and authority, cites rival views on his condition, and compares his form to past peaks with Ambers and Rosa.
Babe Ruth lies under observation at French Hospital in New York after a reported mild heart attack. Dr. Robert H. McConnell says Ruth’s condition is not serious and he may be discharged soon. The baseball great, 44, has been golfing and trimming weight, and a close family friend notes the episode prompted a routine check up.
Southeastern Cage League results show Athens 29 over Wellston 21 and Logan 20 over Nelsonville 12. Gallipolis 17 over Jackson 11, Middleport 15 over Pomeroy 28, with other league games including Athens 25 over Wellston 6 and Middleport 31 over Pomeroy 17.
Q asks about Jim Corbett death date and lists horse placements in the 1928 Pimlico Cup won by Edith Cavell. It also provides the 1935 Collier’s All American football team selections with players by position and school. Reader is invited to submit sports questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington, D C.
Col Jacob Ruppert, owner of the world champion New York Yankees and famed brewer, lies critically ill at his Fifth Avenue apartment. The 71 year old bachelor has been bedridden since April with complications after a leg inflammation. Death bed rites were given yesterday by the Catholic Church amid worsening condition.
Walter Cradolph of Gallipolis sues for divorce from Ethel Cradolph alleging she has been absent from their home for more than six months.
Athens football style notes show coach Lackey criticizing a zone defense seen by Wellston. He aims to sharpen the attack with zone work and foul shooting drills after a 39 percent free throw showing. No definite lineup changes expected before the Friday night tilt at Jackson.
County Commissioner meeting heard F J Taylor request a small grant to assist WPA kitchens at The Plains and Dover Township for feeding 70 to 90 children daily. WPA supplies staples and labor. fund is to cover butter salt pepper meat and seasonings. approval granted.
Xavier, led by veterans Neary Carroll Genelbracht Donovan and Howe, brings a tight defense to Ohio University as Clem Crowe seeks a win over the Buckeyes in Athens. Trautwein refines Bobcats offense and bench depth with Grothaus center and guards Snyder Ott.
Mrs Anna May Womeldorff Lloyd through her attorney obtained court permission to file an amended petition to a divorce action against J James Lloyd. The original suit cites gross neglect as the grounds for divorce.
Ohio Wesleyan edged Miami 49 32 while Mt Union beat Heidelberg 27 25 Capital won 62 33 and Muskingum fell 33 62 Carnegie Tech defeated Pittsburgh 59 Evansville beat Western Ky Techrs 48 Salem beat Fairmont 50 41 Westminster beat Grove City 65 42 Thiel beat Allegheny 80 Kansas and Kansas State both led 80 38 DePauw beat Earlham 82 29 Franklin beat Wabash 43 Centre beat Union Ky 37 Manchester edged Ball State 46 48 Haverford defeated St John s Annapolis 82 25 St Francis routed Fordham 88 27 Trinity lost to Wesleyan 35 Knox tied Monmouth 35 Beloit beat Ripon 88 35 Scholastic results include Philo 46 Lancaster St Mary s 84 Crookaville 34 Roseville 31 Shawnee 43 Somerset 28 Woodsfield 25 Powhatan 24 New Lexington 29 Glouster 27 Zanesville 52 Coshocton 42.
Davey O’Brien, 1958 top football star, says he will not pursue professional football after winning the Maxwell Memorial Club award in Philadelphia. He plans to graduate in geology in June and may continue graduate work, prioritizing geology over a pro career. Bert Bell of the Eagles leaves room for an offer, but O’Brien’s stance remains firm.
New Boston, after 24 wins in 25 games, travels to The Plains for a top Class B showdown. Led by Capt. Carl Martin averaging over 17 points, the visitors boast height edge and strong form, while The Plains mix of speed and inconsistencies seeks an upset.
Hialeah Park began a 46 day racing meeting with track officials hoping for a banner season. The Miami venue aims to attract crowds and showcase new racing action.
Maxie Baer and Lou Nova near a May 25 heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs negotiates for an outdoor show with potential gate around 300 000, while Baer and Hoffman address past legal suits from 1935 stands collapse.
Case School of Applied Science brings its veteran wrestling lineup to Ohio University Gym to face Thor Olson's Bobcats on Saturday. Serge Gurs, a 135-pound entrant, is billed as an Esthenian baron by coach Claude Sharer. Louis Jiminez has competed at 118 through 145 pounds in seven seasons, with only two dual meet losses.
Otis and Co a Cleveland investment house sues Mrs Wayne Sams as executor of S H Eagle estate former local banker for 40257 dollars claiming the amount owed from stock market transactions.
Ottawa Illinois reports Dizzy Dean and Si Johnson hunted rabbits near Si Johnson's home using a pocketful of baseballs. Dean claimed they knocked down ten of twelve rabbits with a mix of slow balls and fast pitches amid wary wardens doubting the tale and potential legal action.
New York Yankees offer no comment on Joe Dimaggio’s demand for a 5000 raise as owner Ruppert remains ill and Ed Barrow signals contracts will be mailed next week. Giants announce Tom Winsett signed 1939 deal while arms of Hubbell Schumacher Ferrell and Chandler report successful operations and rapid comeback.
Capital University basketball beat Muskingum 62 to 33 on the Muskies home floor for their second league win and third game unbeaten. George Freeman scored 15 and Pau Weaver 12 as all eight Cap players scored. Akron Zippers defeated Glenville State 29 to 24 to stay undefeated outside the league. Meg's Jim Reiser and Billy Rohr led Ohio Wesleyan over Miami 82 to earlier. Mt. Union opened with a 27 to 25 win over Heidelberg. Cincinnati crushed Dayton 46 to 27. Tonight Kent State meets John Carroll in Cleveland and Alfred Holbrook faces Kenyon at Gambier.
New Plymouth notices feature W T U meeting at the school noon Friday with a cafeteria style dinner for students visitors and teachers. An educational temperance program will follow with speakers including Rev Else Rev Stuart Rev Rice Supt J D McKinley and Irene Gibbons. Locals travel to Columbus for hospital visit and other social engagements are noted.
Gallipolis High School will present a concert Thursday in Washington Auditorium directed by A. Jord Bayless. The program includes marches overtures solos and ensembles featuring Ruth Miller and Ralph French with a large band and chorus.
Mo riah Council hosts a January 25 gathering with a full form Super Excellent Master’s degree ceremony for new candidates. Dinner at 6 p m precedes a program featuring musicians including Canaday Harrington Tope Gwinn Mohr and several others.
Gallia County WPA rolls reduced to about 1 060 persons after dismissals of over 80 eligible for unemployment insurance aid the aged or aid for dependent children. Few are discharged for shirking. All eligible for benefits under other government programs will be dismissed during the month.
Howell-Walker nuptials set for Saturday at 2 pm at the bride’s father home in Gallipolis. Miss Mary Jeanne Howell will wed James Davison Walker with Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler officiating. She graduates in music from Capital University class of 1937 and teaches county schools. he is a 1934 graduate of Washington and Lee University and an assistant bank cashier. They will reside in Gallipolis after a brief honeymoon.
Mid week licenses were issued to four couples and three other pairs in Gallipolis and nearby. Thomas H. Eades, 38, Norfolk Virginia, and Virginia R. Spivey, 46, Gallipolis. James D. Walker, 25, Gallipolis, and Mary Jeanne Howell, 22, Gallipolis. Roy Lucas, 21, Gallipolis, and Elizabeth Parry, 21, Gallipolis. Homer E. Chamberlain, 20, Vinton, and Freda G. Gibbs, 25, Gallipolis.
Widows of local Elks members will attend a fiftieth anniversary celebration in Gallipolis. Activities run from Monday to Wednesday, including a Tuesday card party at the Elks Club and a Wednesday banquet at the Lafayette Hotel followed by a carnival dance. A list enumerates the widows invited.
Gallia County and city schools will observe temperance programs Friday as required by state law.
The Republican Executive Committee notes a candidate surplus slows endorsements for district and county offices under the new regime. Varney Burnett of Perry Township is approved as district fire marshal and Mrs. Raymond Trout for automobile registrar. Trout is Earl Moore’s sister and works in his offices. Anna S. Evans earns endorsement as auto registrar sales person for the Vinton area, and Lester A. Stevers at Crown City also receives backing.
Gallia County aid for aged pensioners opened the year with little numeric change. County director Earl McCormick notes the total slightly above 900 in the books at year start.
Miss Margaret Johnson personnel director for the Lazarus store in Columbus spoke at the Girls Forum meeting held at the local high school yesterday.
Gallia and Lawrence County residents subscribing to a rural electrification project will receive a federal loan of 175000 and likely obtain electric service via Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. lines. Substations will be built at the Bane farm south of the city or at the Eureka Dam, says John Lusher, field agent for the subscribers.
Dr. C. E. Holzer of Gallipolis, president, will preside at a Huntington meeting on Jan 27 for the Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress. Five states along the valley will be represented with U S Army Engineers outlining principal program features. Funeral services were held for Walter T. Jenkins in Wellston at the family home. he was a son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jenkins.
Mr and Mrs Howard Neal of Gallipolis announce the birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital after a Caesarean operation. The event marks a joyful addition to the family.
Newly installed Cadmus Grange officers include Milton Carter master Fred Blazer overseer Mrs Kate Patterson lecturer Daniel Patterson steward Finley Davis assistant Fred Lear chaplain Henry Klages treasurer Stafford Davisson secretary George Ropeter gatekeeper Mrs Henry Taylor Ceres Mrs Mary Etta Prose Pomona Mrs Elmer Bush Flora Mrs Milton Carter lady assistant steward Gallipolis Mrs Cecil Denny of Bidwell named president of a neighborhood chapter of the W C T U and has called a meeting for Thursday night at her home
W N Scott of Marietta is named assistant cashier at Ohio Valley Bank by president Dr L C Bean he will move his family to the area.
Mrs H B Ecker is a patient in Holzer Hospital following a major abdominal operation yesterday.
Mrs. Luther Cruikshank of Chauncey visited Columbus Monday to see her son Thomas at Fort Hayes Hospital and daughter Ruth at Beauty School and to witness the inauguration. Mrs. Elizabeth Boling and Mrs. Agnes Tarlton of Chauncey also visited friends in Columbus Monday and attended Governor Bricker's inauguration.
Gallipolis Ro tarians heard R. W. S. Westerman, local Methods pastor, recount experiences in Scotland and England at a Rotary meeting. A resolution commending Governor Bricker’s selection of Harry M. Miller as executive secretary and noting Miller’s accomplishments was presented by J. Pa Mossman with H. V Wetherholt and Harry R. Hur in attendance.
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