Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

8

Ohio State Stays In 50 Point Game Class

Ohio State remains in the 50 point per game club as Capital Ashland Case and Akron push unbeaten in Ohio colleges. Capital and Ashland reach or threaten 50 point scoring pace while De Sales leads in total points and Akron allows the fewest per game, with several key matchups upcoming.

Ohio Ohio State Illinois West Point Army Xavier de Paul Chicago University of Detroit Cincinnati Western Reserve Notre Dame South Bend Ohio Northern Ashland Bowling Green Marietta Denison Capital Bill Bernlohr Muskincum Otterbein Findlay de Sales Ohio U Duke Hayes Pioneers Wooster Wittenberg

Seven MLB arms in doubt threaten pennants for 1935

John E. Wray notes in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that at least seven major league clubs may delay pennant hopes while forearm pitchers recover. He cites Grove, Dizzy Dean, Hubbell, Schumacher, Allen, Paul Dean, Mungo, Bridges and discusses age and recovery prospects.

John E. Wray St. Louis Post-Dispatch Wray Grove Red Sox Dizzy Dean Cubs Hubbell Schumacher Giants Allen Indians Paul Dean Cardinals Mungo Dodgers Bridges Tigers Allen and Bridges Dean Army Dizzy

Form Association Plans Monthly Dinner Meeting

Gallipolis elementary rural school principals form an association. They will hold a monthly dinner meeting and a round table discussion of local school problems. Members include Howard Broyles Walter Rife Fred Frownfelter Bruce McDonald Clarence George Merrill Bunce and Hobart Niday.

Gallipolis Howard Broyles Walter Rife Fred Frownfelter Bruce McDonald Clarence George Merrill Bunce Hobart Niday

Coast Fans Cold Shoulder Pro All Star Game

Los Angeles fans snubbed the big star game at Wrigley Field drawing fewer than 15 000 cash paying spectators for Giants vs all stars. John Drake impressed before injury. Dutch Clark optimistic about Cleveland Browns coaching next season.

Giants Packers Bears Los Angeles Wrigley Field

Chicago Pros Tie In Oakland Open Playoff For 1000

Chicago professionals Dick Metz and E J Harrison finished 274 over 72 holes in the Oakland open golf tournament and will play 18 more holes to decide the first prize of 1000 with the loser earning 750. Hogan and Fry tied for third at 275. Ward finished fifth at 277. Horton Smith and Banny Coltrin shared sixth at 278. Jupiter fact appears as a non sequitur.

Oakland Cal Chicago Dick Metz E. J Dutch) Harrison Ben Hogan New York Mary Fry Marvin Bud) Ward Olympia Wash Horton Smith Banny Coltrin San Francisco

Many To Bid for Gallia Mail Contracts

Spirited bidding is expected for Gallia County star route mail contracts. Bids must be filed at the Washington post office by January 24, while current contracts run until June 30 before changes. Awards typically go to the lowest qualified bidder with proper equipment and bonds.

Gallipolis Gallia County Post Office Department Washington Star Route

Wether Family Finishes Garage Apartment on Second Floor

Blazer Wetherholt and sister Winnie complete a five room apartment on the second floor of their garage building at Second and Grape Streets in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Blazer Wetherholt Winnie Second and Grape Sts

Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner Meeting

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club gather for a dinner and program in the dining room of the Methodist Church this evening.

Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club Methodist Church

Giants Win First Professional Bowl Contest 13-10

New York Giants beat the All-Stars 13-10 in the first professional bowl game. Ward Duff kicked the game winning field goal from the 20 yard line after Ed Goddard fumbled a punt. The crowd of 15,000 watched the Salvat ion Army benefit game with Leonard Barnum and Tuffy Leemans starring for the Giants.

New York Giants Sammy Baugh Clark Hinkle Ernie Pinckett Lloyd Cardwell Cecil Isbell John Drake Eddie Goddard Gordon Gore Gaynell Tinsley Bruiser Kinard Joe Studahar Perry Schwartz Joe Carter Ernie Smith Giants Ed Danowski Mel Hein Ward Cuff Hank Soar Ed Widseth Los Angeles Ward Duff Green Bay Packers Marquette Ed Goddard Washington State Orville Tuttle Tuffy Leemans Duff Salvation Army Leonard Barnum All-Stars Stars Washington Redskins Baugh California Joe Stydahar Chuck Gelatka Cuff

Gallipolis Elks Parade Three Day Golden Anniversary

Gallipolis Elks prepare a three day golden anniversary celebration with initiation, refreshments and a floor show. Local and visiting members attend an Elks ladies card party Tuesday night then a carnival dance Wednesday at the Elks Club after dinner at the Lafayette Hotel with favors to be distributed.

Gallipolis Elks’ Lodge Elks Elks’ Club Lafayette Hotel

Question and Answer Quiz From The Athens Messenger

The excerpt presents trivia: John Owen set the hundred yard dash world record in 1889 with 9.45 seconds. It notes the first Cotton Bowl game on January 1, 1937 where Texas Christian beat Marquette 16 to 6. It confirms Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were both left handed batters. Readers are invited to send questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington D C for a personal reply.

John Owen Detroit Athletic Club Dallas Texas Texas Christian Marquette University Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Sports Service Bureau The Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C

DUV Officers Take Places for Next Year

GALLIPOLIS Newly installed officers of the local Daughters of Union Veterans are Miss Anna Simmerman president Mrs Etta McCall Mrs Alwilda Haskins vice presidents Blanche France chaplain Ethel Clark treasurer Mary C Ewing Lottie Abbott Augusta Rose councilors Let itia Mills Lucille Rees secretary Cora Simmons reporter Fannie Tanner guide Eliza Grover Margaret McCormick guards Alice Wolfe Villa Wetherholt Vivian Bevan Garnet Whiting Erva Edwards color bearers The organization reports a membership of 51.

Gallipolis Daughters of Union Veterans Anna Simmerman Etta McCall Alwilda Haskins Blanche France Ethel Clark Mary C. Ewing Lottie Abbott Augusta Rose Letitia Mills Lucille Rees Cora Simmons Fannie Tanner Eliza Grover Margaret McCormick Alice Wolfe Villa Wetherholt Vivian Bevan Garnet Whiting Erva Edwards

Col Ruppert to be Buried Today

Funeral services for Col Jacob Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees who died last Friday were held today. Burial follows in the family vault at Kensico Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Babe Ruth James J Walker LaGuardia Alfred E Smith Ford Frick William Harridge and Lou Gehrig.

New York U.P Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees Kensico N. Y Babe Ruth James J. Walker LaGuardia Alfred E. Smith Ford Frick National League William Harridge American League Lou Gehrig

Ohio Matmen Score Second Straight Win

Ohio University wrestling defeated Case School of Cleveland 17 to 9 before 700 fans at the Men's Gymnasium. Coach Thor Olson’s team, led by Ed Bijak with two pins and Paul DeTourk’s early victory, strengthened its claim as a top state contender.

Howard Kahn Ohio University Case School of Cleveland Bobcats Thor Olson Paul DeTourk Johnny Kaminskas Ohio Ed Bijak Dick Vanderhoff Bijak Adams Zentgraf Case Sepeta Webb Claugus Carlson

Cue Tourney Opens Today

The world three cushion billiard championship begins with 360 games in a Round-Robin across eight cities. Tiff Denton of Kansas City faces Chicago’s Jan J Bozeman Jr in today’s matches as part of a field including Allen Hall Charlie McCourt Otto Reiselt Johnny Layton Joe Chamace Frank Scoville Clarence Jackson and Arthur Thurnblad competing for 12000 in prize money.

Chicago U.P Tiff Denton Kansas City Jan. J. Bozeman Jr Cleveland Philadelphia New York Buffalo Detroit Kenosha Wis Denton Bozeman Allen Hall Charlie McCourt Otto Reiselt Johnny Layton Joe Chamace Frank Scoville Clarence Jackson Arthur Thurnblad

Norwegian wins Norge Ski tournament title

Reider Andersen of Oslo claimed the class A championship at the Norge Ski tournament in Cary Illinois. He posted jumps of 172 and 181 feet, the latter longest of the meet, to total 148.1 points before 15 000 spectators at the club grounds.

Cary Ill U.P Reider Andersen Oslo Norway

Indiana Purdue Hoosier Rivalry Ignites Big Ten Tonight

Indiana and Purdue renew their old feud as Purdue visits Bloomington in the top Indiana matchup. Minnesota stays hot with a 10th straight win, Iowa overwhelms Purdue, and Ohio State battles Illinois as other key games loom.

Chicago U.P Indiana Minnesota Iowa Purdue Hoosier University of Indiana Bloomington Ohio State Illinois Northwestern Wisconsin Michigan Johnny Kundla Gophers Hawkeyes Chuck Plett Ben Stephens Thunder Buckeyes Jim Hull Bob Koble Northewestern Ernie Davis Tlllinois Towa Puredue Inediana

Lucas Released By Pirates After 15 NL Years

Charles Fred Red Lucas, longtime national league pitcher for 15 seasons, was released unconditionally today by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball club.

Lucas Pittsburgh Charles Fred Red

Camera Club Formed in Gallipolis by Holzer Hospital Chemist

Paul France, a chemist at Holzer Hospital, forms a local camera club in Gallipolis with about 20 members. The group will meet every alternate Tuesday night in the Anne Dunbar studio to discuss photography topics. A Romanian family is noted for an ancient lineage and a sixth finger on the hand.

Camera Club Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Paul France Anne Dunbar

Gallia Countian Charged With Attacking His Father

John Raines 32 was arrested Saturday night by Gallia County deputies after an intoxicated visit to his parents home on Swan Creek. He allegedly assaulted his father Harry Raines 57, leaving head and body injuries. The case was set for arraignment with witnesses and medical reports pending.

Gallipolis John Raines Gallia County Wood Russell Harry Raines Swan Creek Raines

Car Hits Train At Hobson Crossing After Basketball Game

Gallipolis driver Car Wood and five passengers Eddie Reese Oleta Butler Velma Dillon and Nancy Leaper escape with minor injuries after their car struck a freight train at Hobson crossing late Friday night on return from a Middleport basketball game. Front of car crushed.

Gallipolis Wood Eddie Reese Oleta Butler Velma Dillon Nancy Leaper Hobson Crossing Middleport

Sheriffs Hatfield Cramer Vinson Isenour Lead Regional Capture Drive

Reports say the four sheriffs Hatfield of Gallia Cramer of Jackson Vinson of Ross and Isenour of Fayette formed a cooperation that speeds the apprehension of wanted persons across the area. In recent months multiple law violators have been quickly captured through their joint contacts.

Gallipolis Hatfield Gallia Cramer Jackson Vinson Ross Isenour Fayette

Death of nine year old Dorothy Figgins at Bidwell

Nine year old Dorothy Mae Figgins died Saturday at the family home near Bidwell. Her father Hermit Figgins died three years ago. Survived by three other children. Funeral services were held at Harris Church this afternoon by Rev. Herman Smith.

Gallipolis Dorothy Mae Bessie Viney Figgins Bidwell Hermit Figgins Harris Church Herman Smith

Change Game Date Gallipolis Acquiescence

Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant high school authorities plan to move the annual Thanksgiving football game to Emancipation Day September 22. The local athletic board cites late-season timing as reducing interest and reports favorable prospects for the date change. Also noted is a rise in British briar pipe production from 4,980,000 to 5,459,2400 units over two years.

Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant

Pine Street Cemetery Upkeep In Community Focus

Gallipolis city officials and a citizen committee discuss perpetual care for Pine Street Cemetery funded by relatives’ trust income. Pine Street is sold out and expansion impracticable, while Mound Hill funding supports the older plot. Restoration of eroded markers and equitable burial for Colored residents are under review as public interest grows.

Gallipolis Pine Street Cemetery Pine Street Mound Hill Cemetery

Arrest Eureka Youths For Dog Stealing

Dwight Ward aged 28 and Marlin Thompson aged 14 of the Eureka neighborhood were jailed on a dog stealing charge filed by Ira Wolfe. Thompson had been missing three days before sheriff aides tracked them toward Winfield before their return to Eureka where Constable Art Yoho arrested them on Wolfe’s warrant. Ward to be arraigned before Magistrate W F Chambers. Thompson to appear in Juvenile Court before Judge J S Clark.

Gallipolis Dwight Ward Marlin Thompson Eureka Ira Wolfe Young Thompson Aaron Thompson Ward Winfield W. Va Art Yoho Wolfe W. F. Chambers J. S. Clark

Sheriff Auction Sells De Lille Farm in Springfield Township

At a Saturday sheriff's sale in Gallia County Fred K. Mills purchased the 144 acre Joe De Lille farm in Springfield Township for 1460 dollars after lively bidding. The eight room house on the property was valued at 1800 dollars and the sale followed a partition order from the court.

Gallipolis Fred K. Mills Joe de Lille Springfield Township

Release Cottontails In Gallia County

Gallia County received a shipment of 540 cottontail rabbits released in hideaways over the weekend by state game protectors. Another delivery of swamp rabbits is expected. The imported rabbits are reported to be slightly larger than natives and free of tularemia infection.

Gallipolis Missouri Gallia County

Gallia Dog Warden Reports 1938 Impounds and Losses

Gallia County Dog Warden Roy Johnson reports 448 unlicensed dogs impounded in 1938 with 42 confirmed as sheep killers. Redeemed dogs yielded $145 in fees. Two rabid cases were found, and animals killed. A county pound is at the fair grounds. 3,160 licenses issued. Sheep losses totaled 243 valued around $1,200. 47 sheep were injured.

Gallipolis—Iin Board of County Commissioners Roy Johnson Johnson

Drunk Arrests Rise in Gallipolis Saturday Night

Gallipolis reports six plain drunks taken into custody Saturday night after two weeks with no intoxication arrests. Local officers responded to disturbances and public intoxication incidents across the city.

Gallipolis

Jackson man held on check passing charge

John Boggs 28 of Jackson County was arrested by Sheriff C E Cramer after a spree across Southeastern Ohio with forged checks. He and his wife traveled in a large car. several Gallipolis businesses were victimized. Boggs admitted guilt when confronted and will await grand jury action in Gallia County. he is wanted in multiple cities.

Gallipolis Ohio John Boggs Jackson County C. E. Cramer Jackson Boggs Hatfield Gallia County Hillsboro Chillicothe

Funeral Services Held For Archie Williams

Archie Oliver Williams aged 32 died at his home Friday. Funeral services were conducted at Paint Creek Baptist Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. B. R. Reed. Survived by wife Julia Young Williams and their 19 days old son Charles, father Charles Williams, two sisters and two brothers.

Gallipolis Archie Oliver Williams Paint Creek Baptist Church B. R. Reed Julia Young Williams Charles Charles Williams

Chauncey K of P to Host Forest Rose Lodge Benefit

A benefit party will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Chauncey K of P building sponsored by the Forest Rose Rebekah lodge. The event supports lodge activities and community involvement.

Chauncey Chauncey K. of P Forest Rose Rebekah Jlodge

Oldest Gallia Woman Dies at 98 in Gallipolis

Barbara Siders aged 98, born May 7, 1841, long cited as Gallia County’s oldest woman, died Saturday at the Gallipolis Mission. A daughter of Robert Roy, she was twice married first to Charles Nibert and then to George W. Siders. Funeral services were held at the Mission with interment in Bethel Cemetery on Little Chickamauga.

Gallipolis Barbara Siders Gallipolis Mission Robert Roy Charles Nibert George W. Siders Bethel Cemetery Little Chickamauga

Heart Attack Fatal To Gallipolis Man

Harry M. Langley 66 of 534 W First Ave Columbus died after a heart attack at White Cross Hospital. native of Gallipolis he moved to Columbus in 1913 and started a roofing business. Survived by wife Ollie and three sisters. services at Brethren Church Wednesday 2 pm, burial Union Cemetery.

Columbus Harry M. Langley First Ave North Side White Cross Hospital Gallipolis Langley Modern Woodmen of America Ollie Brethren Church Third Oregon Aves Union Cemetery

John Wesley Tobin Dies at His Home

John Wesley Tobin 80 died Friday night at his home a mile south of Rio Grande. Survived by son Son Tobin and daughter Mrs. Ernest Watts. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at Old Pine Church with churchyard burial.

Gallipolis John Wesley Tobin Rio Grande Tobin Ernest Watts Old Pine Church

Mrs Vornholt Touring Florida Plans

Mrs. Vornholt wife of Dr. O A Vornholt on Holzer Hospital staff is in Florida for several weeks stay and intends to tour the state.

Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Akron Kent State Fenn College Kenyon Buckeye L. Pts O.P Marshall Miami Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Mitch Foxx Jimmy Foxx Boston Red Sox Perry Lewis Philadelphia Inquirer Jimmy Lewis Athletics Connie Mack Boston Hub Rerts Henry McLemore City of Angels Cleveland Rams Drake Dutch Clark Clevelands Clark United Press Louis Bill Watson University of Michigan Joe Louis Pompton Lakes N. J John Henry Lewis Madison Square Garden Jupiter DUV Col. Ruppert Ohio Matmen Indiana Quints Countian Pine St Valley View Eureka Youths Sell de Lille Farm Archie Williams Florida Athens Automotive Service E. Carpenter St
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication