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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

6

Bobcat Coach Reconfigures Roster After Ineligibilities

Mitch’s Musings reports Bill Trautwein resumes Bobcat basketball practice to adjust the lineup after three players, Howie Blair Jimmy Brown and Gene Huhtala, are ruled ineligible. With 12 originally, the squad drops to nine as forwards Baumholtz Deinzer Blickensderfer Grothaus Ott McSherry Snyder and two remaining reserves Johnny Kline and Ernie Kish try to fill gaps.

Bill Trautwein Bobcat Trautwein Howie Blair Jimmy Brown Gene Huhtala Baumholtz Deinzer Blickensderfer Grothaus Ott McSherry Snyder Johnny Kline Ernie Kish Kline Zanesville Foward Ohio Marietta Marshall Athens Huntington Miami Ohio Wesleyan Dayton

Gophers Edge Maroons To Stay Big Ten Lead

Minnesota barely held off Chicago 34 to 27 as veterans controlled the game in Chicago. Gordon Addington Johnny Kundla and Gordon Spear sparked the comeback after halftime while Chicago’s Joe Stampf kept the Maroons within reach. Iowa beat South Dakota 35 to 30. Rutgers? (Note: Only the provided text is summarized.)

Chicago U.P Minnesota Gophers Maroons Joe Stampf Gordon Addington Johnny Kundla Gordon Spear Iowa Hawkeyes South Dakota Ohio State Illinois Pick Dehner Bill Hapac Jimmy Hull Hull Notre Dame South Bend Northwestern

Question and lineup notes for 1938 athletics and Buckeye slate

This notice compiles sports trivia and team realignment for 1938 including training location at Lake Charles Louisiana and Freddie Miller’s featherweight title win. It also details Trautwein's basketball roster adjustments, projected starting five, and future Buckeye Conference schedule through February and into early March.

Philadelphia Athletics Lake Charles Louisiana Freddie Miller A. Miller Tommy Paul Chicago Ill Miller Paul Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Snozz

High Grades Made by Many School Students

Gallia Pol is high marks in the recent pupil test show many students over average. Notable names include Edith Lewis Dylphia Smith Ann Thorn ton Alice Jean Bush Rosa Merritt Jean Henke Lucille Rose Dorothy Lanier Carroll Adams Gus Hill Curt Clark Donald Ellington Paul Robinson William Ferguson William Safford Evelyn Saunders Maurice Kerr Jean Maddox James Gillingham Dale Harris Pearl Roush Georgia Brothers George Davis Jeanette Waugh.

Gallipolis Edith Lewis Dylphia Smith Ann Thornton Alice Jean Bush Rosa Merritt Jean Henke Lucille Rose Dorothy Lanier Carroll Adams Gus Hill Curt Clark Donald Ellington Paul Robinson William Ferguson William Safford Evelyn Saunders Maurice Kerr Jean Maddox James Gillingham Dale Harris Pearl Roush Georgia Brothers George Davis Jeanette Waugh

Patriot Grange Plans Open Session in February

Next meeting of Patriot Grange is announced for Feb 9 an open gathering for all who care to attend says Eulah E Long lecturer An address on the value of the Grange as a community asset will be by C B Purdy readings by Mrs Emma Jones Mrs T W Betz games directed by Mrs Alice Clark playlet by Mrs S S Long Miss Eulah Long jokes by E R Donnally Special music numbers planned

Gallipolis Patriot Grange Eulah E. Long Grange C. B. Purdy Emma Jones T. W. Betz Alice Clark S. S. Long Eulah Long E. R. Donnally

Howard Stable Aims for Top Three in Santa Anita Handicap

Henry McLemore reports the Howard Stable plans a three horse bid in the Santa Anita Handicap and may take first three places. Seabiscuit leads with Kayak II and Sorteado, South American stars bought for high stakes, as jockey Ralph Neves backs Kayak II over Seabiscuit for better odds.

Howard Stable Henry McLemore Los Angeles U.P Seabiscuit Co. S. Howard Ralph Neves Howard Sorteado California Sorrendo New York Santa Anita Neves

Swan to Be New Temple Grid Coach

Fred H. Swan former Stanford captain and Temple line coach for six years was expected to be named head football coach at Temple University following Glenn Warner's resignation. Swan, 35, played for Stanford in 1924 25 26 and declined Syracuse offers in 1937 before remaining at Temple.

Philadelpha U.P Fred H. Swan Stanford Temple University Glenn Pop) Warner Warner Temple Palo Alto Calif Swan Pop Syracuse University Temiple

Advisory Job Offer Still Not Made

STANFORD UNIVERSITY Cal UPI Glen S Pop Warner, 68, says he is not anxious to become an advisory coach at Stanford though open to offers. Warner resigned from Temple after mediocre seasons and denies any promised Stanford job. Stanford officials deny approaching him to prepare plays and formations.

Stanford University Cal U.pi Glen S Pop Warner Claud E Tiny) Thornhill Stanford Temple University Philadelphia Thornhill Athletic Board

College Basketball Scores From Today's Card

Xavier 39 Miami 22 Fordham 48 Georgetown 34 Iowa 35 South Dakota 80 Minnesota 34 Chicago 27 Cornell 38 Beloit 34 Drake 35 Oklahoma A M 28 Springfield Teachers 37 Kirksville Teachers 25 Missouri 52 Washington St Louis 82 Abilene Christian 389 Daniel Baker 82 Rockhurst 31 Baker 20 Missouri Valley 46 Central Missouri 30 Arizona Teachers Flagstaff 40 Arizona 35 Idaho Southern 35 Montana Mines 14 Gonzaga 25 Idaho 15 St Louis 22 Creighton 20

Xavier Miami Fordham Georgetown Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Chicago Cornell Beloit Drake Oklahoma A. & M Springfield Kirksville Missouri Washington St. Louis Abilene Christian Daniel Baker Rockhurst Baker Missouri Valley Central of Missouri Arizona Flagstaff Idaho Southern Montana Mines Gonzaga Idaho Creighton

Cub outfielders still unsigned in 1939 salary plan

Chicago baseball notes show Cubs outfielders have not signed 1939 contracts under owner Phil Wrigley salary plan. Stan Hack leads infield holdouts while most infielders pitchers and catchers have accepted. The plan offers raises based on merit rather than fixed salaries.

Chicago U.P Chicago Cub Phil K. Wrigley Stan Hack Cube

Bettina to Meet Fox for World Light-Heavy Title

Melio Bettina of Beacon New York to face Tiger Jack Fox of Spokane Washington for the light heavyweight world title in a 15 round bout to be recognized by the New York boxing commission. Fox advanced by defeating Al Gainer while Bettina had a bye in the commissions tournament to crown a Lewis successor.

NEW York U.P Melio Bettina Beacon N. Y Tiger Jack Fox Spokane Wash New York Boxing Commission John Henry Lewis Fox National Boxing Association John Henry al Gainer New Haven

Four Trips on AA Club Sked

The American Association baseball clubs will play a four trip schedule in 1939 with western teams opening April 13 in eastern cities. Opening pairings send St. Paul to Toledo and Kansas City to Indianapolis while Minneapolis visits Columbus and Milwaukee goes to Louisville.</s>

Columbus U.P St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville George Trautman

Basketball Originator Naismith Sees Progress But Critiques Today

Dr. Naismith, 77, emeritus director at the University of Kansas, says modern basketball differs from his original game played with a soccer ball and peach baskets. He objects to zone defenses and the center jump removal, calling stalling by teams and a near floor dribble that becomes an offensive weapon problematic for the sport.

New York U.P Naismith University of Kansas Springfield, Mass Y.M.C.A

Athens Industrial League Schedule Highlights Matchups

The Athens Industrial League lists February 1 games including Luckoffs vs Electric at 6:30 and Ohio Food vs Shade at 7:15. Varsity Barber faces Covert Ice and State Hospital meets Hawkins Service at 8:45. February 2 features Electric versus Motorcycle Club at 6:30 Buckeye Cafeteria versus Varsity Barber at 7:15 Woodworth Shoes versus Battery C at 8:00 and Luckoffs against Covert Ice at 8:45.

Luckoffs Electric Ohio Food Shade Varsity Barber Covert Ice State Hospital Hawkins Service Motorcycle Club Buckeye Cafeteria Woodworth Shoes Battery

Missing Gallia Girls Trigger Warrants For Arrest

Probate Judge J S Clark placed warrants for the arrest of Opal Day 16 and Helen Louise Betz 15 after parents Oakley and Maude Day of Bladen reported their daughters missing. Opal Day left Jan 25 for Mercerville Post Office and was last seen with neighbor Darlene McGuire. authorities say Kingston residents have no trace. Betz left Jan 20 to attend school but did not arrive. seen recently with Floyd Johnson of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis J. S. Clark E. E. Hatfield Oakley and Maude Day Bladen Opal Day Mercerville Darlene McGuire Kingston Ohio McGuire Hatfield Helen Louise Betz Charles C Mina Betz Bulaville Floyd Johnson

Emory Fletcher Dies On Chillicothe Road

Emory Fletcher age 76 died suddenly Saturday night at his Chillicothe Road home. He was alone with a five year old great nephew when he suffered a heart attack. Survived by brothers James of Hanover and William of Newark and sister Mrs Emma Trotland of Akron. Funeral arrangements not completed.

Gallipolis Emory Fletcher Chillicothe Road City James Hanover William Newark Emma Trotland Akron

Tax Blanks Prepared For Mailing In County

Gallia county Auditor Keeler's office readies several thousand personal tax blanks for mailing. The blanks must be executed and returned between February 15 and March 31.

Gallipolis Keeler

Gallia County Tax Stamps Show Yearly Decrease

State Treasurer report on Gallia County prepaid tax receipts shows January sales at 1868.93 versus 1974.82 a year ago, a decline of 105.89 dollars. Trade conditions compare favorably with last year as of this period.

Gallipolis Don H. Ebright Gallia County

Repairs Underway At Former Garfield School

Rentals from Gallia County for using the abandoned Garfield School as a sewing center have funded repairs totaling about 509 dollars with about the same amount spent. The board has no plans to occupy it as a school center but keeps it in good condition for emergency use. The building sits at Garfield and Portsmouth Avenues and stopped serving as a school nearly ten years ago due to pupil readjustment and flood season isolation.

Gallipolis Gallia County Garfield E. F E. Higgins Board of Education Garfield and Portsmouth Aves

Mrs. Mattie Gordon Dies at Gallipolis

Mrs. Mattie Gordon aged 65 wife of James Gordon a well known colored resident died suddenly at the family home in Gallipolis She was a native of Lexington Kentucky and a nurse by profession.

Gallipolis Mattie Gordon James Gordon Lexington

Miller family moves to Columbus as official in Bricker administration

Mr and Mrs Harry Miller and two sons and a daughter relocate to Columbus where he serves as executive secretary to Governor John Bricker. They will live at 191 East Lane Ave in a residence owned by Mrs Miller’s mother Elizabeth Biddle. The Gallipolis home is leased and sublet to B C Zahars of the Gallipolis Foundry and Stove Co.

Gallipolis Harry Miller Columbus John Bricker East Lane Ave Miller Elizabeth Biddle Walker B. C. Zahars

Addition To High School Is Being Urged

Gallipolis district schools consider a four room addition to Gallipolis High School to ease crowding. Enrolment stands at 512, exceeding original plans. The $8,000 expansion would cover four rooms, built over the gym, from the general fund without bonds. Architects and educators deem it feasible and aesthetically beneficial.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins

May Select Manager For Municipal Pool

GALLIPOLIS The local board of education considers choosing a swimming pool advisory board and a manager for the new municipal WPA pool on the high school campus. The pool and landscaped surroundings are finished and may open to the public late in May.

Gallipolis Board of Education WPA

Call files for divorce and custody amid accusations

Ruby Call sues John C. Call in Gallia County alleging habitual drunkenness and cruelty. She seeks divorce alimony and custody of four children ages two to eleven, and asks the court to enjoin disposal of 70 acres in Clay Township and lots in Eureka Village.

Gallipolis John C. Call Ruby Call Clay Township Eureka Village

Rotary program at Lafayette Hotel features Rev. Gishler

Rev. Lewis W. Gishler of the First Presbyterian Church leads tonight's Rotary Club meeting at the Lafayette Hotel speaking on Cub Scout work he leads locally. Jack Knight will present next week's program.

Gallipolis Lewis W. Gishler First Presbyterian Church Lafayette Hotel Gishler Jack Knight

Red Cross Seeks Bedding and Clothing for Flood Victims

Gallipolis chapter appeals for bedding and clothing for distressed families. The emergency stock used for flood sufferers two years ago is exhausted, says Mrs. Wayne Booth executive chairman.

Gallipolis Red Cross Wayne Booth

Hamrick Buys Jersey Bull Calf From Breezy Hill Farm

County Agent E. G. Royer and dairy farmer Lester Hamrick met in Manchester over the weekend where Hamrick bought a two months old registered Jersey bull calf from Breezy Hill Jersey Farm. The calf, sired by Wonderful Volunteer with dam Imperial Bindle Cottage Fairy, will be exhibited at the Hamrick farm soon.

Gallipolis E. G. Royer Lester Hamrick Manchester America Hamrick Wonderful Volunteer

Separation From Wife Requested by Hayward in Local Court

Clarence Hayward seeks legal separation from wife Margaret Mason Hayward in a local court action. They wed June 9 last and are both minors. He cites gross neglect. Stanley Taylor, married December 3, 1937 to Emma Taylor, files for divorce on neglect of duty grounds.

Gallipolis Clarence Hayward Margaret Mason Hayward Stanley Taylor Emma Taylor

Gallipolis Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Oakley B. Gilliland 21 Jackson and Mazie Spires 18 Gallipolis along with Ralph Harbold 34 Canton and Faye S. Bennett 22 Pt. Pleasant received marriage licenses in Gallipolis. Several Gallia County relatives plan to attend Wednesday afternoon funeral services for Plummer Beeson at his Middleport home.

Gallipolis Oakley B. Gilliland Jackson Mazie Spires Ralph Harbold Canton Faye S. Bennett Pt. Pleasant Gallia County Plummer Beeson Middleport

Garden Club Planned in Gallipolis at Rio Grande

Organizers plan a Rio Grande garden club meeting at Mrs. Frank Allen’s home Thursday night to gauge interest and form the group.

Garden Club Gallipolis Rio Grande Frank Allen

Grand Jury Set to Open Session in Gallipolis

Court officials prepare for grand jury sessions starting tomorrow at 9 a m and likely continuing through Thursday. Prosecutor John Howell has summoned about 100 witnesses for numerous cases as Sheriff Hatfield and deputies travel the county to serve subpoenas. Judge W R White plans trials at Marietta this week and may invite Judge C E Peoples from Meigs County to charge the jury in the morning.

Gallipolis John Howell Hatfield Wood and Russell W. R. White Marietta C. E. Peoples Meigs County

Bumble Bee Prince Opera Planned by County and City Schools

Gallia County and city schools sponsor the Bumble Bee Prince opera in Washington School auditorium on February 27. The prior year featured the Return of the Sun God to strong reception. Grade school children from Gallipolis attend in the morning, rural schools in the afternoon. Elaborate scenery is used. The production is not open to the public.

Gallipolis Washington School

Milon H Paulin Dies in Columbus Fire

Gallia Countians recall Milton H Paulin eighty four died in Columbus when his clothing caught fire from a cigar. He was a native of Kgger community and son of the late Solomon Paulin. Surviving brother Charles was the youngest of the father’s children. Interment planned for Wednesday in Columbus.

Gallipolis Gallia Milton H. Paulin Columbus Kgger Solomon Paulin Charles

WPA Work Delayed by Weekend Rain in Gallia County

Weekend rains flooded WPA road projects across Gallia County causing delays and suspensions as mud hindered progress until conditions improve.

Gallipolis

Ann Dunbar Studio Opens in Frame Building Site

Gallipolis notes the Ann Dunbar photographic studio locating in the frame building on Second Ave opposite the post office, owned by Dr. C. E. Holzer.

Gallipolis Ann Dunbar Second Ave C. E. Holzer

Noonday Lunch Program Sets Low Cost Record

GALLIPOLIS The local school children’s hot noonday lunch program is believed to have established a state record for low cost meals. Average per pupil cost is two and a half cents with labor in preparation and serving donated. The board pays for food, three WPA workers assist, 87 pupils are served daily five days a week.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Board of Education WPA Higgins

Layne Property Sold In Gallipolis

Will A. Lee, local stockman, bought the Stanley Layne residence on Court Street built by Garrett A. Layne for about 20000 dollars. The Leees reside at 843 Second Avenue.

Gallipolis Will A. Lee Stanley Layne Court St Garrett A. Layne Mrs. Lee Second Ave

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