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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1952

Page

11

Mason County Quintets Battle at Home in Western Conf

Mason County hosts two Western Conference basketball games. Point Pleasant faces Barboursville while Wahama seeks its 10th win against Charleston Reds. Big Blacks strive for sixth win. Pirates lag in conference play with three losses.

Point Pleasant Mason County Barboursville Wahama Charleston Reds Big Blacks West Virginia Pirates Huntington East Huntington Central Ceredo-Kenova C-K Johnny Withers Earl Foglesong Bill Dorsey Dorsey Foglesong Withers Jack Fowler Don Waldie Falcons Reds Don Parker Charleston Mason Jim Barton Kenny Smith Paul Roush Johnny Kelly Tom Scally Logan East Williamson Il Pet Cowenesnmeen Guyan Valley

Rome Faces Trimble In Athens County Hoops Clash

Rome leading the Athens County League at 9-1 hosts third-placed Jacksonville Trimble as Albany Red Devils drop from unbeaten status after a 36-31 Rome win. Morrison held to 16 by Rome, Melintorf scoring peak of 30 against Albany signals a hot scoring duel.

Rome-Canaan Albany Red Devils Jacksonville Trimble Cardinals Rome Cagers Rome J-T Larry Morrison Jack MelIntorf Plains Albany Red Devils Shade Buchtel Bruins Coolville Carthage Troy New Marshfield Waterloo Rockets Plains Indians Waterloo Ames-Bern Greenies Boys’ Industrial School of Lancaster Amesville Mills Mills Mills Athens Athens City the Plains Woom Peneatietes School Westfield Special Ganedt Mom Rome C Woo Canaan Township Athens Township Senet Ames- Bern Arthage Dover Township Haunce Corporation Trimble Ownship Rewaeta the Plains School Lee Township Rn al Corporation Lodi Wnshipe Rome Township Troy Towns Coolville Corporation Peewee An Trimble Murray City Secial School Glouster Corporation Glouster Villiage Jacksonville Corporation BA. Wa Priine Special School York Towns Ewer Ruehte Corporation Nelsonville City Nelsonville City School Maaan

Man Fined $50 for Leaving Scene of Accident

Jackie Griffin, 25, was fined $50 and costs by Mayor Roger Friend for leaving the scene after his car struck a state vehicle parked at 272 West Main St. at 10:25 p m Wednesday. The collision was reported by Griffin.

Logan Jackie Griffin Logan Roger Friend Griffin James Wells Wells West Main St

Wellston Jackson Wellston Jackson Tangle In SEC Showdowns

District night features Nelsonville at Gallipolis and Wellston versus Jackson as Ironmen challenge for top SEC perch. Logan hosts Middleport while Pomeroy visits Athens for fifth place, plus Buckeye and Vinton County league games across the area.

Wellston Jackson Tangle Nelsonville Gallipolis Nelsonville Greyhounds Wellston-Jackson Jackson Ironmen Dave Fisher Dean Swingle Logan Dwight Diller Eddie Grandy Bob Cullison Davie Hinerman Johnny Cannon Jim Green Pomeroy Panthers Athens Bulldogs Tuppers Plains Cagers Chester Plainsmen Bluebirds McArthur Generals Rutland Buckeye Bruce McLin Cagers Hocking County Murray Ity Carbon Hill Rockbridge Gibisonville Laurelville Union Furnace South Bloomingville Hamden Allensville Thornville New Straitsville Stockport Reinersville Perry Morgan County Vern Leuck Glouster Tomcats Dresden Date Middleport Pomeroy Wecencenes Ashley Middleport Lane Nnn Nuzum Smith Pomeroyee Collins Wellston McKean Gallipolis Bowers Cannon Fisher Jackson Swingle Jackson Hartley Orawee L. Pet Belpreeen Eee Ween McArthur Chauncey Ces Meigs County League Tean W. L Pet Toppers Plains Chester Weeees Racine Harrisony

Blue Devils Aim for Victory Over Racine Tornadoes

Chauncey travels to Racine to face the Purple Tornadoes in a high scoring junior basketball clash. Jan Taylor leads Chauncey with 21.3 points per game while Racine relies on Vic Wolfe and Leighton Boyd for scoring as the teams pursue a key regional win.

Racine Chauncey Racine Purple Tornadoes Athens Nelsonville Belpre Ike Wiseman Wahama Tuppers Plains Tornadoes Jan Taylor Blue Devils Hubie Bobo Eddie Collins Vic Wolfe Leighton Boyd John Fisher Scoles Fisher Eddie Stobart Larry Wolfe Bobo Showalter Taylor Collins Olbers

Ohio University Mat Men Face Miami in Quest for First Victory

Ohio University grapplers seek their first win as they meet Miami tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Bobcats show one tie in three outings after losses to Case Tech and Toledo and a 14-14 draw with Bowling Green. Miami returns to intercollegiate wrestling after 20 years and beat Earlham 28-6 last week.

Ohio University Miami Grapplers Bobcats Case Tech Toledo Rockets Bowling Green Ohio Miami Earlham College Redskins

Tips for Bowlers Improve Through Consistent Practice

The article stresses constant practice to develop bowling, noting individual differences in what works. It urges bowers to analyze their form, return to fundamentals, and avoid tension to raise scores and enjoyment. It cites a bowler who has played about 25,900 games in 22 years and still revisits fundamentals when scores slip.

Compensation Claims Dip But Stay Above January Average

Logan reports unemployment claims fell in the week ending January 12 to 647 from 736 the prior week. Of the 647 claims 535 were from those unemployed a week or more and 112 were from newly unemployed claimants. January 1951 average weekly claims were 533.

LOGAN

Two Service Teams Scheduled by Muskies

Muskingum College announces two exhibition games at home with Army service teams Camp Breckinridge and Fort Knox set to visit on January 25 and February 6. Akron University game moved to March 3. site is the Muskie gym. Camp Breckinridge features two All American players and other national stars.

New Concord Muskingum Army Service Ed Sherman Camp Breckinridge Muskies Fort Knox Sherman Akron University Muskie Gym

Logan church services and schedule highlights

Local churches list weekly programs and sermons across multiple denominations. Methodist, Jehovahs Witnesses, St Matthew, Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran, Nazarene, First Evangelical United Brethren and Gore EUB outline times for Sunday school worship and specific sermons, with youth, choir, and study activities noted.

Methodist Church R. B. Wilson Woman's Society of Christian Service Jehovah's Witnesses L. K. Yeatts Ohio Columbus ST. John First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Tommy Bill Marietta Westminster Fellowship Trinity Lutheran Paul Holtzen Jesus Faith of Our Fathers Young People's Society Church OF the Nazarene Roy F. Klingler Matthew NYPS Hi- NY First Evangelical United Brethren Church A. N. Grueser J. R. MacMurray D. S Mills

Logan December Births and Deaths Reported in County Vital Stats

Mary Margaret Myers reports 19 total births and 19 deaths in Hocking County for December. In Logan city 15 births and 12 deaths are listed, while outside Logan there are 4 births and 7 deaths. The Logan Hospital records multiple newborns with parents named.

Hocking County Mary Margaret Myers Department of Health Logan Hocking Valley Hospital James Goss John Glick Edger MecNichols Laurelville

Dog License Sale Closes Saturday Eve

Logan Hocking County Auditor Harry L. Smith announced extended hours until 6 p.m. Saturday to accommodate last minute dog license registrations for 1952. Licenses cost 2 dollars for males and females, with a 1 dollar penalty if not licensed by Saturday. mail registrations must be postmarked by Saturday.

Logan — Hocking County Harry L. Smith Edward H. Lascm

Mrs. Hutchins Rites Sunday

Margaret Hutchins 80 of Logan died Thursday at 11 37 p m in Hocking Valley Hospital wife of late John Wesley Hutchins. Surviving four daughters and three sons include Mrs. Frazier Geil Joe Hutchins Logan Mrs. Jones Dayton Mrs. Miner and C E Hutchins Nelsonville and Lewis Hutchins North Canton. Funeral service Sunday 130 p m at Roberts Funeral Home officiated by Rev A N Grueser with interment in Smith's Chapel.

Logan Margaret Hutchins Third St Hocking Valley Hospital John Wesley Hutchins Kenneth Frazier Charles Geil Joe Hutchins Roy Jones Dayton Preston Miner C. EF. Hutchins Nelsonville Lewis Hutchins North Canton

Man Violates Probation Sentenced to Ohio Pen

Victor Wetzel 41 of Lancaster Route 4 was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary after failing to meet probation terms. He was indicted by the October 1951 grand jury on non-support, pled innocent, then guilty, with Judge Harley Meyer suspending sentence and placing him on probation.

Logan Victor Wetzel Lancaster Ohio Harley Meyer Wetzel Meyer

Sunday Schedule of Religious Meetings and Worship

A list of services and gatherings including worship at 9 30 a m prayer meetings youth fellowship and Sunday school times across several days and locations with multiple weekly sessions listed. The entry shows times for Oroville and other venues with worship prayer meetings and class meetings throughout the week.

Oroville

Clerk's Purse Stolen From Logan Store

Police report a pocketbook containing over $50 and valuables was stolen from clerk Jane Martin at Luckoff Store in Logan. The purse disappeared after she left it on a basement shelf Saturday noon. Martin later discovered it missing upon return.

Logan Sol Ellinger Jane Martin Luckoff Ellinger Misa Martin

Athens County 1951 tax levy millage notice

Edward H. Lasch Athens County Treasurer announces the 1951 general tax levy on estate public utilities and personal property. County levy totals 3.40 mills for county purposes and Local Purpose rates are listed in the table.

Athens County Edward H. Lasch Ohio County Home Fund Children’s Home Fund Election Judicial Fund Agricultural Fund

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