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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1950

Page

11

Hounds Rally Past Gallia 46 43 in Tight Nelsonville Showdown

Nelsonville Greyhounds upset Gallia Academy 46 to 43 in a final minute comeback to stay second behind Athens. Jim Cope led the Hounds with 20 points as Gallia’s Gene Wetherholt and John Halliday fouled out. Gallipolis led late before Newton tied 43 apiece and Cope scored on a late foul and layup.

Nelsonville Gallia Academy Nelsonville Greyhounds Hounds Athens Pomeroy Newton Jim Cope Gallipolis Blue Devils Ken Curry Curry Terry Johnson Cope Gallians Gene Wetherholt Johnson John Halliday Wetherholt Nelsonville G. F Withus Hartley Powell Gallipolis G. F. Pts Canaday Bogre Lesauwesence Rity Hogan Halliday Hannis and Smith

Athens Bulldogs Tame Pomeroy in SEC Showdown

Athens High rolled to a 56 36 victory over Pomeroy as Lavelle Stehr and Nuzum led with 39 of the visitors points. Nuzum scored 15 and hit nine straight foul shots, while Barnitz led Pomeroy with 19 in a strong second half.

Pomeroy Athens High Panthers John Robinson Ralph Nuzum Athens Joe “Jug” Lavelle Fred Stehr Lavelle Stehr Nuzum Bulldogs Bob Barnitz Paul Ginn Athens G Oha POPAI Cnncneun Tous Enna Cupiegan Frost Pomeroy G. F Watson O Fe CORSE Uwcaumaabes Robinson Wellston Golden Rockets Jackson Rockets Ironmen Elwood Lucas Jim Metzger R. Lucas Semen E. Lucas Fee Enews Partlow Ee Enn Eee Collins Bellamy Duda Wane Ween Walburn Mantz Owen Wwe Rhodes Hamer Thornton Metzger Stiles Strawser Fisher Cee Skaggs Nee Ane Poetker Jones G Ae Morgan Wee Hoops Meen

Bowl Confab Sets Friday on Rose Bowl Renewal

New York report says PCC and Big Ten committees will meet Friday night to discuss renewing the Rose Bowl football contract. Both leagues consider a 10-year term and possible revisions. The Big Ten favors a no repeat rule, while the PCC prefers no restriction to allow the champion to play yearly. California represented the PCC the last two years, losing to Northwestern and Ohio State.

New York Victor O. Schmidt Pacific Coast Conference PCC Big Ten Schmidt Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Pacific Coast California Northwestern Ohio State

Logan Quint Keeps Jackets in Slump with 47 32 Loss

In SEC action at Middleport the Yellow Jackets fall to the Logan Chieftains 47 to 32 for their sixth straight defeat. Logan dominates scoring and rebounds, with key early baskets from Payne and Stobart and steady free throws by Ned Shaw and Jim Myers.

Logan Quint Jackets Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Logan Chieftains Logan Payne Stobart Roller Bill Voris Bill Rafferty Ned Shaw Jim Myers Ashley Bracky Wood Shaw G. F Randy Mauk Enews J. Myers Voris Heft W. Myers Fed Rafferty Middleport G. F. Pts Gilkey Wood Nash Conley Lorenz

Nationwide High School Roundup Of Regional Scores

Numerous Ohio high school results led with Steubenville over Tiltonville 50 37 and Wellsville 87 27. Other wins included Yorkville 78 Wintersville 49 and Canton South Campbell Memorial 46 Struthers 42. Pro teams and college scores followed with Cincinnati Purcell 41 Western Hills 31 and Western Reserve play, then national pro and college action from Boston to Dallas with scattered boxing results in Buffalo and White Plains.

All Stars Triumph In Honolulu Clash

USC's Jim Powers threw three touchdown passes as the College All Stars beat the pro All Hawaii 20 to 6 before 16 000, with Johnny Lujack directing from the Bears and Jack Jennings key on the line. Ohio State's Jerry Krall left the game with an injury in the first quarter.

Honolulu USC Jim Powers Chicago Bears Johnny Lujack Catholic Youth Organization Lujack Ohio State Jerry Krall Big Jack Jennings

Hockey players favor bright puck for visibility on ice

Many players say a bright yellow or orange puck would be easier to track on the ice than the traditional black puck. This color change is proposed to improve game visibility and reduce misses.

Heavy Rain Triggers Rise in Sunday Creek at Glouster

Sunday Creek began rising Tuesday after a little over half an inch of rain fell, lifting the creek three to four feet. Temperatures fell from 62 to 42 by 9:30 p m. Burr Oak Dam officials noted that closing the diversion tunnel while East Branch rose increased backing behind the dam, an experiment deemed satisfactory.

Burr Oak East Branch Sunday Creek

Jacksonville Resident Dies in Jacksonville

Mrs. William Kalt, 80, died Tuesday at 3 15 p m after a several year illness. Born in Murrayville West Virginia she spent 30 years in Jacksonville. Survived by husband William daughter Mrs Leona Orme both of Jacksonville two sisters Mrs H E Mendenhall Vienna West Virginia and Mrs W H AuMiller Fullerton California one brother Eli Barringer Parkersburg West Virginia two grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral arrangements pending Friends may call at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Orme in Jacksonville.

Eli Barringer Parkersburg W. Va Charles Orme Jacksonville

Kiwanians Plan Lecture and Installations in Glouster

Twelve Kiwanians met at Hotel Gordon for dinner and meeting. George Campbell and B R Angle reported on child welfare. The group endorsed a Glouster Education Association plan to host E C Ramsey for a speaker event January 19. Installation of officers led by Lt Governor Carl Frey of Athens will occur January 16 at 6 30 p m with Frey also delivering remarks. Guests to include the ladies and a music program.

Glouster Gordon George Campbell B. R. Angle Carl Frey Athens Frey Lawrence Colbert Joe Williams Roger Kittle Richard Guinther Ray White Merrill Ogg Dr. C. F. Patton Don Kovach Enlon Grubbs George H. Campbell Porter Dugan

Trimble Installation Postponed by Grange

Trimble Grange postpones installation of officers to Jan 28 due to Pomona Grange installations in Albany Saturday at 8 p m. A regular meeting will still be held at 8 p m with routine business transacted and a potluck supper served.

Glouster H. E. Jones Trimble

Church Meeting Set at First Baptist in Glouster

A special church business meeting is announced for Saturday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church. The Rev. C. H. Clemmons will preach at Sunday service at 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Set at Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church

Weekly cottage prayer meeting scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of David Lyons on Main Street. Mr and Mrs Roy Ankrom to conduct services at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on January 17.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Church David Lyons Main St Roy Ankrom Pilgrim Holiness Church

Visitors from London Attend Plains LDS Church

CHAUNCEY Elder and Mrs. Louis Zonker of London Ontario Canada visited The Plains last week to meet members of The Plains Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. The Rev. Mr. Zonker is a former pastor there.

Chauncey — Elder Louis Zonker London Ontario Canada The Plains

Class To Meet At Plains Methodist Church

Naomi Chauncey announces a Class of The Plains Methodist Church meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ola Shame s home The newly elected president Mrs Althea Snyder will preside at the gathering.

Chauncey— Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Ola Shame Althea Snyder

Women of the Moose to Meet Thursday Evening

The Women of the Moose plan a chapter room gathering Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded to attend as part of the local Moose Lodge activities. Page 12 contains additional Glouster news.

Glouster Women of the Moose

Surprise party honors former Chauncey resident

The Rev. Robert Phillips of Wellston, formerly Chauncey, recently entered evangelistic work with the Evangelical UB Church. He received a surprise party and dinner in the Wellston EUB Church basement, prepared by Mrs. Phillips and a committee, with gifts for the honoree. Sixty people attended.

Chauncey Robert Phillips Wellston UB Church EUB Church

Installation at Martha Class of Millfield Church

Installation services were held at Millfield Church of Christ for the Martha Class. Mrs Myrtle Wilcox, retiring president, served as installing officer and officers were installed including Mrs Alice Carr as president and Miss Olive Brookins as vice president. A potluck dinner followed at noon with members present.

Chauncey Martha Millfield Jessie Fulton Myrtle Wilcox Elizabeth Robinett Hazel Earich Edith Heffken Alice Carr Olive Brookins Neie Russell Garnet Blower

Attendance At Rally Set At Dixon Springs Camp

About 25 youths and sponsors plan to attend a Dixon Springs Camp banquet and rally at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Lancaster Friday evening. Cars depart the local church at 4 45 p m. A Youth Day is designated for January 29 with youth leading Bible School opening and morning services.

Glouster Dixon Springs Fifth Avenue Church of Christ Lancaster Tar Hollow Church of Christ E. K. Pough W. W. Wallace Harry Vernon Glouster Church Bible School Young People’s Church

January Meeting Set By Woman's Class Chauncey

Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey will hold the January meeting Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Carl Shafer 9 Ellis Ave The nominating committee will report on class officer elections The hostess will serve refreshments.

Chauncey Church of Christ Carl Shafer Ellis Ave

Millfield Woman Returns Home After Aunt's Death

Mrs. Anna Vincent of Millfield returns home after caring for her aunt Miss Lizzie Adrian of Chesterhill who died December 31. Miss Adrian, lifelong Morgan County resident, is survived by sister Mrs. Retta Pierpoint and brother Fred Adrian.

Millfield Anna Vincent Lizzie Adrian Chesterhill Adrian Morgan County Retta Pierpoint Fred Adrian

Guests of Aunt Chauncey Visit The Plains Pair

Evan and Maggie Morgan from The Plains were guests of their aunt Mary Meinhart at 109 Con verse Street in Chauncey. They were listed as visitors in the local social column.

Chauncey Evan Maggie Morgan the Plains Mary Meinhart Converse St

Fulton Couple Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey and Mrs Fulton observed their fortieth anniversary at home in Millfield with an all day open house and a family dinner. Relatives from Columbus and Millfield attended, including the Bowers, Corbin and Robinet families, and gifts were given by the Millfield Needle Club and the Martha Class.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Bernard Bowers Penny Victor Wayne Robert Corbin Richard Dan Bowers Columbus Albert Fulton C. N

Daughter Born to Richard Powell in Seattle Hospital

Chauncey Richard Powell formerly of Millfield in the Naval Air Corps stationed at Seattle Washington and Mrs Powell formerly Donna Blower announce the birth of a daughter Catherine Sue on January 4 in a Seattle hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Blower and Mr and Mrs Charles Carr Millfield Great Fred Leake Greens Run and Mr and Mrs Thomas Blower Bishopville

Chauncey Richard Powell Millfield Naval Air Corps Seattle Wash Powell Donna Blower Catherine Sue Harold Blower Charles Carr Fred Leake Greens Run Thomas Blower Bishopville

Roena Simpkins Hosts Dinner for Shafer and Wilson kin

Mrs. Roena Shaf er Simpkins hosted a Sunday dinner in Athens to honor the birthday anniversaries of her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and George Wilson. Attending were Mr and Mrs Shafer Miss Lois Ann Shafer George Wilson Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Andriew Simpkins and their children Donald Rita Ann Johnnie Lois Kay and Nancy Lynn.

Chauncey Roena Shafer Simpkins Athens Carl Shafer George Wilson Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Andriew Simpkins Donald Rita Ann Johnnie Lois Kay Nancy Lynn

Guests of Relatives in Chauncey Visit

The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Phillips and daughter Betty Louise with Mrs. Grace Patton of Wellston were in Chauncey recently as guests of Mrs. Phillips' father Charles P. Sweeney and Mrs. Mary Helen Shively and son Charles Eugene at 53 Mill Street.

Chauncey Robert Phillips Betty Louise Grace Patton Wellston Phillips Charles P. Sweeney Mary Helen Shively Charles Eugene Mill St

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