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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1938

Page

6

Buckeye and Ohio Conference race tight as exams halt play

Ohio college basketball heads into mid year exams with Marshall leading the Buckeye standings after a 14th win in 15 after beating West Virginia Wesleyan 71 to 47. Capital remains unbeaten in the Ohio Conference with a 37 to 25 win over Otterbein.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye Great Marshall Ohio University Capital Wooster Wittenberg Bowling Green Mount Union Marshall Huntington Ohio VI Cincinnati Bobcats Ohio V Herd West Virginia Wesleyan University of Dayton Flyers Elmer Bache Johnny McAdams Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Otterbein Oberlin Nick Frascella Frascella Ashland Purple Toledo Kent State John Carroll Baldwin Wallace Chuck” Chuckovits Bereans Case Western Reserve Fenn Hiram Denison Wilmington Akron Westminster

Vice President of Chicago Cubs Dies at 66

John O. Seys, 66, vice president of the Chicago Cubs, died of pneumonia Sunday night. A former newspaperman, he served the club 23 years, starting as publicity director then traveling secretary and later as vice president for 11 years.

Chicago John O. Seys Chicago Cubs Seys

Charles E Lewis Taken to Soldiers Hospital Chillicothe

Charles E Lewis was taken to the Soldier's Hospital at Chillicothe by ambulance. He has been in failing health for two years and in a serious condition for the last three weeks.

Glouster Charles E. Lewis Soldier's Hospital Chillicothe Lewis

Progressive class to serve dinner at Parish House

The Progressive Class of the Church of Christ will serve dinner at the Parish House at noon on Tuesday January 25. The event supports parish activities.

Church of Christ

Prune-filled Barn Explodes During California Floods

A flood event in Chico California floods caused a barn storing prunes to swell as the fruit absorbed water. The swelling led to a dramatic explosion and the barn burst open, shocking onlookers.

Bai Chico Cal California

Cobb enjoys golf's humor from Riviera lawn

Santa Monica columnist Henry McLemore recalls Irvin S Cobb visiting Riviera Country Club. Cobb jokes about golf's stress, the traps, and a knickers-clad golfer entering a sand trap as he watches from a chair overlooking the course.

Henry McLemore Santa Monica Cal U.P Irvin S. Cobb Cobb Riviera Country Club Labor Relations Board

Irving S. Cobb a Comic Voice of Old Newspapers

The piece highlights Irving S. Cobb as a sharp storyteller and humorist who recalls geology lessons from life, tells tales of a drunken leap, haggis at a Douglas clan gathering, and a Kentucky feud. It invites readers to spend an afternoon with him for laughter and affection.

Cobb Brooklyn Douglas London Kentucky

Legion Will Sponsor Glouster PTA Program

Frank McCann Post of Glouster will sponsor a program and entertainment for the Glouster Parent Teacher Association on Friday evening February 4. State Treasurer Cc H. Kinsley will speak and a Legion speaker will address Universal Service. State Office Employes Orchestra will provide music for dancing after the program for PTA members American Legion and Auxiliary.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Glouster Parent Teacher Association Cc. H. Kinsley

Car Overturns Wounding Two Near Bishopville

Weather conditions caused a Saturday wreck on a slippery road near the Roe Watkins farm at Bishopville. Driver Ray Withem sustained a severe cut and his mother a head injury and bruises, while two other occupants were uninjured. The pair were taken to a local physician for care.

Ray Withem Roe Watkins Farm Bishopville Withem Wilhem

Strikes Finish Sweep Over Spares at Wolf Bros Bowling

Strikes swept all three games against the Spares at Wolf Bros Bowling Alleys on Saturday morning. J Hemsley led with a 209 high game amid a high school league meet, while the rest of the text notes Odest almanacs in manuscript form date from the 13th century.

Slouster Wolf Bros J. Hemsley

Stones in Life Garden Poem by Mrs Carl Reeves

Poet's Corner features a reader poem about life's rocks and steps in building a life. The piece reflects on choosing the right stones to lay foundations and keep waters in check, urging care in heart and purpose. Mrs Carl Reeves signs as contributor with address.

Pampa Ex-Gray County Judge Finds Missing Pants Case

C E Cary former Gray county judge dozed off and woke to find his trousers missing along with $30 in cash. Pants were recovered in a nearby vacant lot but the money was not.

Pampa Tex C. E. Cary Gray County

Loyal Women’s Class Elects Flo Henry Leader in Glouster

Mrs Flo Henry was elected president of the Loyal Women’s Class at the Church of Christ in Glouster Friday. The group noted average yearly attendance of 22 with 900 sick calls by members and an Easter attendance contest. Readings by Mrs Ola Eddy and Mrs Mary Johnston highlighted the program.

Glouster Flo Henry Loyal Women's Church of Christ Ola Eddy Mary Johnston Mary Wahl D. P. Morris Ira Stansberry Nedra Eddy Edgar Helen Thomas Bessie West Kate Vaughn Edna Bingman Stansberry

Entertainments and Births Highlight Local Social Scene

Mrs. Lalla Dunnett hosted a family dinner for daughter Mrs. Alfred Andrews with numerous relatives from Athens Jacksonville Columbus and Derthick. The UMWA Auxiliary meets with 31 attending reinstatements and officer appointments noted. A district gathering is planned at Moose Hall with a large local delegation and 6 PM opening. Also reported are a pneumonia recovery and a birthday party at the Gamwell home. A birth announced for James Eben, eight pounds born Jan 20 with grandparents named.

Lalla Dunnett Alfred Andrews C. M. Ashworth Margaret Ann Mary Helen Charles Nellie Billy Athens Hartford Nell Hellyner Frances Thompson Winnie Kurkus Moose Hall Gertrude Jewell Fred Hashman Chauncey May Ave Donald Howard James Eben Alfred Howard City Eben Gillespie Millfield William Chambers James Losey Jeanne Lancaster Harry Cheney

Braddock Set To Sign Return With Farr In Spring Bout

Former heavyweight champ Jim Braddock and Tommy Farr of Wales were due to sign contracts for a spring return bout. Braddock’s upset over Farr strengthens his leverage in the division and promoter Joe Gould pushes for a title path while eyeing a Braddock Schmeling rematch potential. Gould rejects Baer as next opponent and hints at a high gate, with Braddock resting before another ring appearance and Jacobs rushing to finalize Sonja Henie plans.

New York U.P Jim Braddock Tommy Farr Wales Braddock Joe Gould Gould Maxie Baer Marie Jacobs Braddock- Baer Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling Louis Natie Mann Jacobs Schmeling Farr Farr- Braddock Jim Miami Sonja Henie Baer Max

Buckeyes Face Michigan in Top Defensive Clash Tonight

Ohio State and Michigan, two of the Big Ten’s top defensive teams, meet in Columbus with the winner staying in the title race. OSU’s McDonald and centers Sattler Schick key a stout front line aiming to curb Townsend after a 38 28 loss in Ann Arbor.

Columbus Ohio State Michigan Bucks Illinois Jimmy Hull Dick Baker Ohio Jim McDonald Bill Sattler John Schick McDonald Lou Boudreau Illini Lewis Sattler Schick Dehner Johnny Townsend Ann Arbor Townsend

Trimble PTA Presents Second Grade Program Leaders

Trimble PTA hosted the TRIMBLE-A program led by Miss Raber with second grade pupils. Dortha Antle Hogue Lee Gooding Miner Thompson and the glee club performed along with violin pieces by Austin McCune Loren McGee and Don Might. Insects devour one tenth of the world's crops.

Trimble Miss Raber Dortha Lee Antle Donna Jean Hogue Elizabeth Lee Joanna Gooding Phil Miner Melvin Thompson Glee Club Austin McCune Loren McGee Don Might

Thomson Leads Pasadena Open as Final Round Nears

Jimmy Thomson of Shawnee-on-Delaware Pa led the field in the Pasadena Open with a 206 total after rounds of 69 73 and a 64 course record. Henry Picard Hershey Pa and Byron Nelson Reading Pa chased with 207 while Horton Smith Chicago stood fourth at 209 as 60 pros and 20 amateurs compete for 3000 prize. The final round closes the Southern California schedule before the Oakland Open on Jan 28.

Pasadena Cal U.P Jimmy Thomson Shawnee-on-Delaware Thomson Henry Picard Hershey Picard Byron Nelson Reading Nelson Horton Smith Chicago California

All-American Track Squad Is Announced

Glenn Cunningham of Kansas earns a fifth straight nod on Dan Ferris all American track and field team. The 1938 roster keeps only two dual performers Irving Folwartshay and Johnny Kelley with three midwestern collegians named Mel Walker Don Lash and Sam Francis.

New York U.P Glenn Cunningham Kansas Dan Ferris Jesse Owens Don Lash Irving Folwartshay Rhode Island

Bob Feller Signs with Cleveland Indians for 1938

Youthful pitcher Bob Feller announced agreement with the Cleveland Indians on terms for the 1938 season. He declined to reveal contract details and said the first contract was returned. the new contract is in the mails.

van Meter U.py Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

Golding to Attend Copper Working School in Cleveland

William J. Golding left Sunday for Columbus to visit his sister Mrs. Gladys Davis and to attend a copper working school in Cleveland.

Glouster William J. Golding Columbus Gladys Davis Cleveland

Harry Mehre Named Mississippi Football Coach

Harry Mehre, longtime Georgia head coach for ten years, signed a three year contract to coach football and serve as athletic director at the University of Mississippi. He replaces Ed Walker and played at Notre Dame under Knute Rockne from 1919 to 1922, finishing with 99 wins and 34 losses.

Oxford Harry Mehre Georgia University of Mississippi Mehre Ed Walker Knute Rockne Notre Dame

Northwestern Dominates Big Ten Halfway Standings

Northwestern leads the Big Ten at the midseason break with five wins and one defeat after a 30 20 win over Michigan. Ohio State defeats Illinois 46 26, while most teams idle as Michigan braces for a check with Ohio State.

Michigan Ohio State Big Ten Northwestern Wildcats Illinois Lew Dehner Dehner Chicago Loyola Purdue Wisconsin Iowa State Indiana Minnesota

Sugar Creek women plan community activities meeting

All women of Sugar Creek are invited to a meeting to plan community activities in the primary room of the Sugar Creek School house on Thursday January 27 at 3 p.m.

Poston Sugar Creek

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