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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1935

Page

9

Indians Pennant Hopes Rise Amid Johnson Booing Returns

Walter Johnson faces Cleveland fans who boo and doubt his 1935 pennant plan as Mel Harder and others predict Cleveland’s rise. The piece notes Johnson’s past managerial struggles, Bradley’s press restrictions, and Cleveland’s uneven lineup, with Trosky Hale Averill and Camp­bell named as keys to improving.

Goose Goslin Detroit Tigers Indians Cleveland Fever Washington Senators Mel Harder Johnson Bethesda

Waldorf Takes Northwestern Head Coaching Post

Lynn Waldorf, fresh Big Six coach of Kansas State, is named Northwestern University's new head coach replacing Dick Hanley. Waldorf remains a mentor to his Wildcats while directing the Northwestern program.

Kansas State University Wildcats Lynn Waldorf Waldorf Northwestern University Dick Hanley

Austin Tops Clark In Sidney Boxing Bout

Kenny Austin from Lincoln outpointed Eddie Fay Clark of Scotts Bluff in a 10-round boxing decision held in Sidney Nebraska.

Associated Press Sidney Nebr Kenny Austin 1580 Lincoln Nebr Eddie Fay Clark Scotts Bluff

Local notes and social items from Tuppers Plains area

M L Parker cements poultry house floor. Residents attended basketball in Tuppers Plains Saturday. Luther Partlow visited Mr and Mrs Milford Hawk of New Hope. Ilda Sommers of Tuppers Plains visited here with Ber nice Betzing. Alvin Myers and C F Betzing helped Willie Pooler with butchering Monday. Christy from Athens came to care for her mother Mrs G W Christy. J W Shafer went to Columbus for several days. Delphos Christy and son Roy visited Edith Betzing Flora Marie Tuttle of Akron. John Harper plowed for Mell Tuttle.

M. L. Parker Tuppers Plains Luther Partlow Milford Hawk New Hope Ilda Sommers Bernice Betzing Alvin Myers C. F. Betzing Willie Pooler Christy Athens G. W. Christy J. W. Shafer Columbus Delphos Christy Roy Edith Betzing Flora Marie Tuttle Akron Lavise Iting Wale Ter Tuttle John Harper Mell Tuttle

Bishops Rally With Seventeen To Eightteen Point Win

Bishop players delivered a clean team effort as the game progressed toward a strong finish. Fans applauded a late performance by a standout performer while the rest of the Bishop lineup contributed solidly.

Reverend Long Leads Mt Hermon Service Sunday

Sharpsburg reports Reverend Long filled his regular appointment at Mt. Hermon Sunday while Reverend Householder conducts meetings at Mt. Carmel. Various local residents are noted as ill including Lillian Bardin Nettie Kenney and Ella Quinn. Mary Mooney of Sioux City Iowa is reported deceased. she formerly lived nearby.

Long Mt. Hermon Lucile Carsey Athens Henry Aldrige Abe Miellimiere Raymond Dickson Cletice Henthorne Lillian Bardin Nettie Kenney Ella Quinn Mary Mooney Sioux City Iowa Householder Mt. Carmel

Mrs Jennie Hoisington Dies at Columbus Home

Mrs Jennie Hoisington age 65 died Wednesday afternoon in Columbus after a monthlong illness. Widow of Will Hoisington formerly of Athens, she was daughter of the late John Phillips and Mrs Phillips of Clarks Chapel. Survived by daughter Mrs Fred Ellis of Athens and six sons. Funeral arrangements pending with likely burial at Amesville.

Jennie Hoisington Columbus Will Hoisington Athens John Phillips Clarks Chapel

White Grants Injunction in Hoover Divorce Case

Judge W R White granted an injunction in the Ethel Hoover versus Minor Hoover divorce case preventing Hoover from disturbing her after her petition.

Ninth Birthday Surprise for Leo Grant at Millfield Home

A surprise birthday party was held at Mr and Mrs De Grant home Tuesday night for their son Leo turning nine. Guests included Pearl Allman Nelsonville Victor Robinette Junior Davies Everett Canter Tom Sisson Dwight Sisson Thomas Beddow Russel Davies Belford McClelland Dorothy Jackson Bobby Hale and others with Miss Evelyn Grant as hostess.

Millfield de Grant Leo Pearl Allman Nelsonville Victor Robinette Junior Davies Everett Canter Tommy Dwight Sisson Thomas Betty Beddow Russel Davies Belford Luella McClelland Ralph Dorothy Jackson Bobby Mary Alice Hale Tressie Adams la Donna Russell Dorothy Russell Earl Hamilton Clinton Corwin Clarence Grant Willis Betty Marjorie Miss Evelyn Grant

Funeral Services for Mrs. Harry Morrison

Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Morrison age 47 were held Wednesday afternoon from the Jacksonville M E Church conducted by Rev J G Deeds. A Chauncey quartet provided the music. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include the husband and several children along with several sisters and brothers.

Chauncey Harry Morrison Jacksonville M. E J. G. Deeds Maplewood

Rev Gilbert Chauncey Returns From Newark Commission

The Rev Gilbert Chauncey will return Friday at noon from Newark Ohio where he attended a commission on religious education in the Church of Christ.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Newark Church of Christ

Attend King Funeral At Crooksville Sunday

Mr and Mrs Clar ence Sanders Mr and Mrs Chas Sanders L W Sanders Dr C N Sanders Herbert Mingus Mr and Mrs Bryson and Mrs Vesta Cherrington attended the funeral of B W King held at his son's home in Crooksville. The Church of Christ minister conducted the service with burial in Crooksville cemetery. King, a former Dover Township resident, was known by many older residents and was brother to the late Mrs Anna Smith and Mrs Jennie Sanders of Millfield. He once served as Trimble Village mayor and as justice of the peace for several years.

Chauncey Clarence Sanders Chas. Sanders L. W. Sanders C. N Sanders Herbert Mingus Bryson Vesta Cherrington Crooksville B. W. King Church of Christ Minist King Dover Township Anna Smith Jennie Sanders Millfield Trimble Village

Bible Class Has Party at The Plains

Eighteen members and two guests attended a Naomi Bible Class gathering at The Plains M E Church hosted by Mrs Thelma Innecott. Edith Barrows was newly elected president. Mary Evans led devotions and Helen Michael presented the program.

the Plains Marguerite McGee Harry Moore Thelma Innecott Naomi Bible The Plains M. EB. Church Edith Barrows Mary Evans Helen Michael Thelma Linscott Jean Porter Neva Thompson Marjorie Powell Marie Michael Thelma McAllister Hubert Shrieve Edgar Slater

Millfield P T A Meets at East Side School

Millfield P T A met at the East Side School with Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey speaking on Working Together for the Children of Ohio. Dan Simpkins led a business session planning a social in two weeks and committees were appointed for social and bingo duties.

Jessie Smart William Theisen

Fitzpatrick Family Welcomes a Son Birth

Mr and Mrs Earl Fitzpatrick announce the birth of a son at their home. The Fitzpatrick family formerly resided in Millfield.

Fitzpatricks Chauncey Earl Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Millfield

Chauncey Man Pleads Guilty to Open Liquor on Premises

George Evener Chauncey pleaded guilty before Mayor W. D. Hines to possessing two open bottles of intoxicating liquor on his premises not lawfully purchased for consumption there. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs. in default, he was sent to Athens County Jail. Arrest was by Marshall Burke Witham.

Chauncey George Evener W. D. Hines Athens County Marshall Burke Witham

Mines idle and active tally in Chauncey district

Chauncey Mine 3 Poston No 6 and Hocking Mines are idle today as fifteen mines in the district operate. The list includes No 3 No 9 No 28 No 110 No 68 percent No 267 No 219 Ohio No 1 Salem Hollow Black Diamond Coonville Kimberly Lick Run and Luhrig.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Poston Hocking Ohio Salem Hollow Black Diamond Coonville Kimberly Lick Run Luhrig

Albany Rural Route Couple Celebrates Double Anniversary

In Albany R D on January 17 neighbors gathered at Levi Nichols home to mark his 77th birthday and the couple’s 48th wedding anniversary. Nichols health improving though poor. Nearby notices include Mrs Anah Knight of Spokane Washington passing away. A Baker County group hosted Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the Baughman home. Clarence McKnight plans to move his family from Aldo Minear farm to Bert Pickett farm near Darwin. A quilting session gathered at Blanche Eliott’s with many attendees.

Albany, R. D Levi Nichols Richard Floyd West Athens Earl Baughman Clarence McKnight Aldo Minear Bert Pickett Darwin

Students and Faculty Meet At MLE Church Tonight

Ohio University students and faculty members of Christian Presbyterian and Methodist churches will gather at 7 15 tonight in the Methodist Church for an informal discussion on the fellowship of reconciliation. Dr W S Gamertsfeunder will speak on The Christian Principle of Love vs Force and lead the discussion. All interested are invited.

Ohio University Methodist Church

Paul Muni in Bordertown at the Ohio Theater

Paul Muni stars in Bordertown at the Ohio Theater in Warner Bros drama of frontier life. Bette Davis and Margaret Lindsay lead a complex love triangle amid night clubs and gambling, as crime and ambition collide in a stark border town.

Paul Muni Ohio Margaret Lindsay Bette Davis Warner Brothers Ohio Theater Warner Bros Bordertown Carroll Graham Eugene Pallette Robert Barrat Henry O'Neil Gavin Gordon Hobart Cavanaugh William Davidson Arthur Stone Vivian Tobin Soledad Jiminez

Local Social Notes From Murray City and Nearby

Mrs Elmer Gears remains seriously ill but slowly improving. Attendees at a Friday basketball game in Murray City included Mrs G W Keeton Mrs Clarence Garver and Grace Garver. John Potter visited Longstreth relatives. Mrs Maggie Giffin stayed with Mrs Clara James in Murray City. Several women traveled to Carbon Hill for family matters. UMWA auxiliary meeting at Jack Lanning’s New Vittsburg home elected Mrs James president. Ruth Nixon visited Columbus relatives.

Elmer Gears G. W. Keeton Murray City Clarence Garver Grace Jobs John Potter Charles Christian Longstreth Clara James Fauna Matheny Rose Farmer Tessie Camp Jack Lanning New Vittsburg James Ruth Nixon Columbus

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