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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1956

Page

13

No. 12 MORE PINS Pro Draft Talent Race in 1985 NHL

The 1985 NFL draft nears completion with notable names like Jim Brown UCLA Ron Beagle Navy and Paul Wiggin Stanford among late picks. Highlights include the Browns choosing Wisin Davis Hellyer Griffith and Dees, while the Rams take Carmichael Vincent Decker and Sticka. The Lions pick Reichow, the 49ers take Barnes, and other teams select redshirts and future pros as round details unfold.

Jim Brown UCLA Ron Beagle Navy Paul Wiggin Stanford Terry Reichow Iowa Gerry Planutis Michigan State J. C. Caro T Ime Illinois CJ Browns Wisin Wic ‘Davis Grambling Len Hellyer Marshall College Chuck Griffith Southern California Jim Carmichael Ed. Vincent Town Jim Decker Charles Sticka Trinity College Charles Dees Dees Inds Miss Tyler Tex McNeese State Trinity Navy Beagle Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Oklahoma Sooners Bob Burris Cecil Morris Toronto Tint Flash Washington Redskins Hanutis Gary Lowe Detroit Lions Jerry Reichow San Francisco 49Ers Larry Barnes Colorado A&m Chicago Bears William Galimore Florida

Rookie Strikeout Ace After Redleg Position

A 23-year-old lefty rookie, Charlie Rabe, leads Redlegs spring camp with two innings of work and a 4741 strikeout total over two years. Reds add veteran bullpen help by purchasing Bill Kennedy, while rookies like Jim Pearce and Tom Acker vie for spots. Hazel and Bailey look ready to stick, with Dotterer and Durnbaugh returning from Nashville seasons.

Jup Keimler New York Srk Cincinna Redlegs Charlie R Abe Rabe Columbia Reds Bill Kennedy Seattle High Point-Thomasville Bob Hazel Ed Bailey Hazel Southern Association Bailey San Diego Dutch Dotterer Nashville Bobby Durnbaugh

U S Skaters Eye Two Medals In Seventh Winter Olympiad

Oslo 1952 winners include Mrs Andrea Mead Lawrence Dick Button and Ken Henry returning. Experts predict two medals with possible up to four, though most doubt four. Audiences watch Henry in Davos and Albright Jenkins as top bets in figure skating. Other notes mention a bowling team of five mothers in Independence, Missouri.

Oslo United States Andrea Mead Lawrence Dick Button Ken Henry Mass Hayes Allen Jenkins Colorado Springs Miss Albright Victm Jenkins

Television Schedules and the 8 PM Fix in TV History

Charles Merc surveys why 8 o’clock is treated as sacred in American TV planning. He explains coast to coast airing times for NY originated shows, analyzes viewer distribution, and lists top programs by Nielsen rankings with their Eastern airings. He argues the fixed hour is more about network offices than audience timing and notes frequent mismatches in regional viewership.

Charles Merc NEW York 2 New York Tbevnion Isl Uma Ed Sullivan NBC Perry Como Svenings Jeckie Gleason Sullivan Sastern Pacific Coast East Far West Hollywood A. C. Nielson Co Disneyland Dragnet Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Warner Brothers Yen

Mantle Gives Back Contract in Hospital Admission

Mantle, before tonsil surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, revealed a unsigned back contract with the New York Yankees. He stated leg trouble hampered him in the World Series and said the Yankees would win the pennant again. He seeks about $25,000, believed higher than prior offer of $20,000.

Mickey Maite Lenox Hill Hospital Toon Boad New York Yan Kees Yanks Yankees Mantle Mickey

Chauncey Personal Notices Amid Weekend Visits and Illness

Chauncey area notices report multiple residents visiting friends and relatives over the weekend. Mrs Leffler broke a hip after a street fall. Mss Nete Leter underwent surgery in Sheltering Hospital. Several residents en route to or from Mt. Carmel Hospital and Ohio University engagements are noted, including the Long family convalescing at home and various local social visits.

Nete Leter Ems Hospital Leffler Virgil Wilson Evelyn Birchfield N.S. Harvey Elizabeth Harvey Louella Preston Bess Nicholson Blanche ‘Champlin J. D. Long John Dunlevy William Dorothy Grisham Ray Pidcock

Mont Fero Coach Named at Maryland to Succeed Tatum

COLLEGE PARK Md Tommy Mont has been named to succeed Jim Tatum as football coach at the University of Maryland. Dr Wilson H Elkins university president said the move keeps the leadership within the staff. Mont, 43, a former assistant to Tatum since 1941, is a Maryland native and 1946 graduate who played quarterback for the Terrapins.

College Park Tommy Mont Jim Tatum University Ofthletic Tatum Neth Carolina Wilson H. Elkins University Mary Mont Cabey Sand Bikins Cumberland

National Ski Jumping Championship Set for Weekend

Westby Wisconsin hosts the National Ski Jumping Championship this Saturday and Sunday with 40 entrants including Art Table of Chicago Ralph Bietila Roy Bietila Joe Perrault Wilbur Rasmussen John Bedtarz Clarence Hill and others. The absence of the U S Olympic team in Italy reduces stiff competition, boosting chances for an unknown competitor to gain prominence.

Iron Mountain Mich

Cage Giants In Action Inconsistent Night of College Games

Major college basketball teams clash as Dayton, ranked No. 2, seeks a 13th straight win. NC State, No. 3, meets North Carolina, No. 9, in ACC play while Louisville No. 10 faces Memph State No. 15 Dayton hosts unranked Villanova. Holy Cross, No. 32, tops Dartmouth 61 . Heinsohn scores 18 for Crusaders.

Smne Oocaaten Dayton North Carolina State North Carolina Louisville Bill Uhl Villa ‘Nova Holy Cross Dartsmouth Indians Tom Heinsohn Crusaders Joe Liebler

Canasta Club Meeting With Mrs Prest in Home Event

The Canasta Club met with Mrs Prest at her home. One new member, Mrs Lawrence Bullock, joined. Two tables played with Mrs Russell Hiles high and Mrs Arthur Smith second. A hostess gift was exchanged, refreshments served, and the next meeting set for January 26 at Mrs Russell Hiles home.

Umauacer Canasta Club Clark Preston Lawrence Bullock Russell Hiles Arthur Smith Russell Hliles

Birth Announced Involving 20 Nations At Winter Olympics

James A Wallace of Lancaster and Cortina D Ampezzo Italy announce the birth of a son, David Scores, January 1 at Fairfield hospital Cortina. Grandparents include Mrs Herman Bowsher of Baltimore and Ohio, Mr Willard Mason of Gloucester, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Steadman. The baby is linked to a winter Olympics scene with 37 Finns and 28 others from Sweden attending.

Slouster James A. Wallace Lancaster Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy David James Fairfield Ato Cortina Lancaster Herman Bowsher al ‘Eady Baltimore Ohio Willard Mason Glouster Arthur Steadman Sweden

Glouster Social Notes and Grange Meeting Report

Glouster events: Fimbie Grange 1890 met in Grange Hall with Worthy Master Maynard Sayre in charge. First and second degrees conferred. Pot luck lunch served to members and three guests. Athens Class meets Friday. Loyal Women Class of the Church of Christ meets 7:30 p.m. at the church with Williams and Mrs. Kate Vaughn hosting. Members urged to take sales tax stamps. UWF of Trimble Christian Church met at Mrs. Beatrice Vaughn home. worship led by Mrs. Mabel Sisson. Topic World Upside Down the Old Order Changeth. Discussion led by Mrs. Pearl Christman and Mrs. Blanche Buchman. Refreshments served to 16. Next meeting with Mrs. Ocie Sharp.

Fimbie Grange Grange Hall Maynard Sayre Athens Loyal Womens Focal Church of Christ Williams Kate Vaughn UWF Trimble Christian Church Beatrice Vaughn Mabel Sisson Pearl Christman Blanche Buchman Ocie Sharp

Robert James Rites Held

Robert James died recently in Jockport Valley Rest area where he had lived two years. Burial was in Stockeo. He lived many years in Glouster and worked for J W Stocklein on a meat and grocery route to Holister and Hunterdon. The James family resided on View Street. Mrs James was killed in an automobile accident years ago. Their son Norman lives in Canton Ohio.

Glouster Friendssx Robert James Jockport Tome James J. W. Stocklein Holister Hunterdon Norman Iew Street Canton Ohio

Pennell announces birth of daughter Johi Jo

Mr and Mrs Howard Pennell Jr announce the birth of a daughter Johi Jo on January 4 at Mount St Mary Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Pennell Henderson Chauncey Mrs Mary Darner Zanesville

Pennells Chauncey Howard Pennell, Jr Johi Jo Mount St. Mary Hospital Mirs Howard Pennell Henderson Mary Darner Zanesville

Kiwanis Ladies Night Hears District Leaders

Glouster Kiwanis Club held its installation meeting at Mt Hotel Gordon. Past Lt. Governor Al Bechtel of Athens spoke on club activity. District Governor Carl Frey installed officers and emphasized member responsibilities. Directors were B R Angle Lawrence Colbert Carl Bradbury and others. Vice Presidents Robert Byers and James Denke.

Glouster Kiwanis Mt Hotel Gordon D. K. Teater al Bechtel Athens Wr. Bechtel Teater Ohio Carl Prey Frey B. R. Angle Lawrence Colbert Carl Bradbury Roger Kittle Joe Williams Robert Byers James Denke Dan Kovach

John Jewett Dies at 82 Crooksville resident obituary

John Jewett 82 former Trimble resident died Monday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital Janesville after a brief illness. Survived by wife four sons and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm Free Methodist Church Crooksville burial in Glouster Cemetery. Lifelong Crooksville resident, elder and Bible School teacher.

ULvEstER—youn_Jewett Crooksville Trimble Samaritan’ “Hospital Janesville Pearl John Jumbus Sanford Denver Paul Lucille Skinner Conie Brown Erma Smith Colorado Free Methodist Glouster Jewett Trimdle

Reds Sign Klippstein and Jeffcoat to Contracts

Johnny Klippstein and Hal Jeffcoat became the first Redlegs to sign for the 1956 National League season. The Chicago writers awarded him Sunday night in Cincinnati after thieves broke into his car and stole clothing valued at about $200.

Chicago Sed Lyons Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Johnny Klippstein Hal Jeffan Chicago Baseball Writers Assn

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