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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1938

Page

6

Gallipolis Teen Stuns Southeastern Golf Fans In Chillicothe

A 15 year old from Gallipolis dubbed Little Joe by his club, Howard Baker, finished third in the Southeastern District golf tournament at Chillicothe with 153. Despite a late setback on No 3 he shot 78 after a 40 opening 18, showing future potential and a stiff left leg from a pond infection.

Gallipolis Chillicothe Howard Baker Little Joe Baker Dutch Reed Spencer Dixon Howard

Senior Title Is Captured By Dr Buell In Golf

Chillicothe golfers win the Southeastern District team crown by 40 strokes led by Dutch Reed 151 and Spencer Dixon 152. Athens and Gallipolis follow as Marietta and Cambridge struggle. No. 8 hole with a blocking tree hampers scores. Dan Cawley and A K Buell praised as local legends.

Buell Chillicothe Country Club Chillicothe Dutch Reed Chillicothe Ace Spencer Dixon Reed Chillicothe Club Athens Country Club Athens B. T. Grover Grover Butch Dixon Howard Baker Gallipolis Marietta Portsmouth Jackson Cambridge New Lexington Baker Robinson Ludwig A. K. Buell Dan Cawley Dr. Buell Eric Ferguson Bob Murray R. Rutkoskie Chabb Littler G. Rutkoskle Selby Algeo Cross Lantz

Nats and Indians collide in 9-8 slugfest with late twists

Cleveland and Washington battled through a high scoring game as Meath Hale Sim mons Myers Wasdell West Hogsett led hits and homers. Hogansett won on the mound with 7 innings while Zuber and Humphries struggled. Attendance hit 8,000 at Marietta.

Meath Hale Simmons Myers Wasdell West Hogsett Heath Heasth Lewis Weatherly Waedell Myer Webb Wandell Travis Cleveland Washington bells—Galehouse Chase Sett Whitehill Zuber Humphries Appleton Hum- Pati Galehouse Umphinee Jogsett

Indians Switch Home Games to Stadium for Big Series

The Cleveland Indians top rivals the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play six games in five days at the new stadium from August 3 to 7. A doubleheader with Boston is planned for August 3 due to high ticket demand.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox New York Yankees League Park C. C. Stapnicka Boston New York Indians Red Sox

Stars Face Tough Quarterfinals in National PGA Championship

In Shawnee on Delaware sixteen top golfers began the 36 hole bid for quarterfinals with eight matches set. Notables include Shute versus Hines, Nelson versus Bassler, Snead against Serafin, Sarazen vs Demaret, and Picard against Metz as the field features Ryder Cup stars and former PGA champions.

Shawnee-On-Delaware U.P Ees Sa Aceite Scie Sd A Denny Shute Jimmy Hines Shute Hines Byron Nelson Harry Bassler Nelson Ed Dudley Jimmy Foulis Marvin Stahl Sammy Snead Felix Serafin Sammy Serafin Scranton Harry Cooper Laffoon Billy Burke Horton Smith Smith Billy Willie Klein Frank Moore Ray Mangrum Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Jimmy Demaret Sarazen Demaret San Francisco Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Dick Metz Henry Metz Ralph Guldahl

Logan-A card yields 36 at Hocking Valley in foursome

Sam Cole shot a 36 nine holes one over par at Hocking Valley Country Club Monday evening. He played in a foursome with Rex Johnson Carl Jurgensmier and Charles Wenn and this rounds ranks among the season’s best.

Logan Sam Cole Hocking Valley Country Clubs Rex Johnson Carl Jurgensmier Charles Wenn

White Sox Triumph Over Phillies 8-2 Inpitching Duel

Chicago defeats Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Kreevich and Kuhel homer. Hayes tallies three hits for the White Sox while Rabcliffe and Owen feature the defense. Ambler and Mayes contribute for Philadelphia in a high error game with Nelson pitching for the Phillies.

Eage Hayes Itbehr Kreeveh Radcliff Johnason Berger Chapman Owen Brucker Stratton Williams b-Haas Potter Wankre Poet Shire Elphia Mayes Ambler Bett Merich Appling Kubel F. Hayes Werber Haas Parker Redcliff Pinney Kreevich Kuhel Schleuter Chicago Philadelphia Nelson William Bbier Straten Dlicher- Nelson Patten San

Yanks Dominate Doubleheader In Rawhide Showdown

New York wins both games as Gehrig and Crosetti drive runs. Ruffing earned the first victory with strong pitching, while Hadley plus Linke split the mound duties in the second game. Attendance listed at 13,703.

Standings and Results From Yesterday’s National and American Games

Yesterday’s box scores show National League standings with St Louis and Brooklyn atop the table. The St Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 5 to 6 as Draft and Goodman homered, while the Redbirds’ defense logged multiple errors and double plays.

Return of Major Houck to Gallipolis Home

Major H. E. Houck has recovered enough from a major surgical operation in a Huntington hospital to go back to his home in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis H. E. Houck Huntington Hospital

Dodgers Surge past Giants to take NL lead

Brooklyn roared to an eight run first inning and beat the Giants 13-5 to topple New York from first place as Pittsburgh moved ahead with a 14-6 win over Chicago. Al Todd drove in five with a homer and five hits amid five Giants errors in a rough Tuesday.

Dodgers Giants Bues Brooklyns Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cubs Pirates Chicago al Todd George Barr Hal Schumacher

Pirates Triumph 14 6 over Cubs in 9th tied French

Pitchers Brandt and Carleton held the Cubs to six runs while the Pirates tallied 14 in Chicago. Key hits came from Waner Rizzo and Vaughan with P Waner driving in two and Jurges adding three RBI. Attendance was 1,060.

Handley Jurges L.waner Oj Herman Jensen Renolds P.waner Suhr Hartnett C Risszo Hack Dickshot Galan Oja-Marty Young Carreta Ib Klinger Demaree Brandt Carleton Sewell Root Logan Russell Asbell Pittsburgh Chicago Seveeese Vaughan Cavarretta P. Waner Rizzo Todd Young Jurges Ids Line Cavarrette L. Waner Re Demaree Mar Brands Toond Prenoh

Reichley Is Papa For the Reichley Family

Mr and Mrs Pearl A Reichley announce the birth of a son on July 9 The father known as Perk while at Ohio University was a 1935 varsity basketball star The mother Kathryn Lucas a 1936 OU graduate

Pearl A. Reichley Reichley Perk Ohio University Kathryn Lucas

Reds Rally Past Cardinals for Fifth Straight Win

In a pennant race update the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to extend their streak to five. The New York Yankees swept both games against the St. Louis Browns 7-3 and 10-5 to close the gap in the AL lead, while the pace-setting Cleveland Indians lost to Washington 9-8. The Chicago White Sox exploded for six runs in the first inning to beat the Athletics 8-6. No other games were on the schedule.

Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Washington Chicago White Sox Atletics

Ewington Academy Alumni Plan July Reunion

The annual reunion and home-coming of Ewington Academy students is set for July 23. A basket dinner will be served and the public is invited. Grant Glenn is president and Mrs. Raymond McGhee is secretary.

Ewington Ewington Academ Grant Glenn Raymond McGhee

Benefit for Murray City band planned at high school

Messenger Communities report a benefit party to aid the Murray City Band Boosters set for Thursday July 14 at 8 PM in the Murray City High School Building. The item also lists numerous regional visits and family connections across Columbus, Marietta, Detroit, and nearby towns.

Long Bottom Man Frank Pickens Dies at 40

Frank Pickens 40 of Long Bottom died Monday morning at a Parkersburg hospital. He was a prominent farmer and carpenter and an official member of the local Christian Church. He is survived by a widow Miss Frankie Whiteside, three daughters Margaret Wanda Naomi, two sons Charles and George, his mother Mrs. Josephine Pickens, two brothers Harry and Clyde, and one sister Mrs. Clara Massar. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Long Bottom Frank Pickens Parkersburg Christian Church Frankie Whiteside Margaret Wanda Naomi Charles George Josephine Pickens Harry Clyde Clara Massar 4-H Club R. of P. Hall Mary Matlack Betty Roush Ulah Swan Linnie Swan Racine H. C. Smith

Jacksonville Sunday School Outing and Local Visits

The A B Sunday School traveled to Rising Park Lancaster for its annual picnic with about 75 attending. Local church groups and residents from Detroit Columbus Akron and Marietta were sighted visiting friends and attending events in Jacksonville and nearby towns.

Jacksonville A. B Rising Park Lancaster Little Girls M. E. Church Eleanor Davis Barbara Lent Barbara Byceski Barbara Ann Morrison Marcella Bryan Janelda Hoisington Joan Vonscheele Eileen Martin Nellie McBride Detroit Marion Springer L. W. O'Brian Columbus Old Man's Cave Ash Cave Ida South Thomas Palmer Charles Guinther Bartlett William Cox Jack Guinther Akron Harvey Luther Florence Luther L. A. Morrison Barbara Ann Faye Bonnie Sue A. J. Morrison Eileen Freddy Lee Trimble Marietta Roosevelt Lo.c.f. Hall Dayton Elmer Cochran Clyde Grinstead Bob and Lawrence Orbiston Harry Junior Grinstead Mr. Palmer

Union Personal and Social News Notes

Mt Union reports Rev Selah Weatherby filled a regular appointment and Rev H Lewis of Cheshire will preach. Golden Circle Class to meet July 22 at M A Epple home. Local residents visited relatives in Athens Bradbury Dexter Dexter W. Mrs Nicholson hosts Ladies Aid. about 60 present. Several families and guests from Athens Columbus Springfield and Dyesville are noted with visits and outings.

MT. Union Selah Weatherby H. Lewis Cheshire Golden Circle M. A. Epple Sidney Jordan John Nicholson Columbus M. A. Chase Ernest Nicholson Georgia Mae Harmon Dorothy Molden Dexter Ward Nicholson Maxine Caster Dyesville Glenn Kindel Springfield Glenn Turner John Jordan Vonley

Albany Route 1 Personal News Notes Summary

Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott host a miscellaneous shower at their Albany area home honoring Dr and Mrs Berton Elliott. Several West family members attend the West and Flower reunion in Zanesville. Illnesses reported for Mrs Wyatt Johnson A Z Minear and George Climer. Several visits and travel noted among relatives including Mary Shanks Everett Smith and Georgia Griffin.

Albany Lee Elliott Berton Elliott Gayle Brown Pearley West Eloise Arthur West Bert West Will West Everett Smith Barberton Georgia Griffin the Plains Ray Bailes Amanda Russell Cincinnati Mary Robinett Buckeye Lake George Brown Hazel Wretha Gene Brown Hershall Janet Ann Creola Dave Bratton Mildred Meindle Columbus A. Z. Minear George Climer

Vacation Bible School Opens in Reedsville

Vacation Bible School began Monday at the Reedsville School with high attendance. The two week session runs weekdays 9 to 11 30 with Miss Mildred Brown of Springfield as supervisor and assistants Miss Margery Smith and Miss Dorothy Hardendorf. The program includes worship services classes stories Bible work handwork and games. Miss Brown an ordained minister will preach at the Reedsville M E Church next Sunday at 11 o clock.

Reedsville Mildred Brown Springfield Margery Smith West Lafayette Ind Dorothy Hardendorf Cleveland Lucy Kibble Kathryn Williams Brown M. E. Church Long Bottom M. E

Rio Grande Ladies Aid Welcomes New Member At July Meeting

Rio Grande community notes record the Ladies Aid Society meeting at Alice Wiseman's home on July 7 with nineteen attendees. New member Ray Troth was welcomed as a guest, readings by Minnie Brandebury and Jesse Davis, a Bible contest led by Wilma McCarley, and plans announced for the campus ice cream supper on July 21. The August meeting will be hosted by Wilma McCarley.

Rio Grande Wilma McCarley Eleanor Varney Sarah Broughman Columbus Ed Stephenson Iva Brown Middleport Emma Richards Hannah Bowers Marjorie Packer L. F. Allen Myron Fowler New Lexington H. T. Houf Rio Grande College Houf Athens Ray Troth Troth O.S.A Betty Blazier

Dodgers 13 Giants 5 in rough ballgame

The Dodgers defeated the Giants 13 to 5 with Posedel earning the win over Schumacher and Hamlin dealing for New York. Key hitters included Hassett, Rosen, Mancuso, and Kampouris for the Dodgers while LeRoy, Brown, and Lohrman contributed for the Giants. Attendance listed as 126.

Rman New York Brooklyn Ott Schumacher Bartell Ron Rogers Hassett Leslie Ripple Manhite Rosen Cuse Wampouris Gaer Posedel Mamiin Beeds Ris Bryn Brown Samen Posedel Brown Lohrman Hamiin Voft Schumacher

Farmhouse Fire Falters as Water Runs Dry

Fire at a Bethal area farmhouse was fueled by milk used to quell flames after water supply failed. An explosion in a petrol engine ignited the blaze and aided its rapid spread to every room of the residence.

Bethal Transvaal

Albany Garden Club Holds Friday Meeting and Elections

The Albany Garden Club met at Mrs. J. S. E. Woodyard’s home Friday afternoon. Meadow flowers were arranged and judged. Officers elected: President Mrs. J. E. Cline, vice president Mrs. Vernon Canny, secretary Mrs. Dana Williams, treasurer Mrs. Wilbur Baugheman. Refreshments were served.

Albany Albany Garden Club J. S. E. Woodyard J. E. Cline Vernon Canny Dana Williams Wilbur Baugheman Hemmers Beth Dailey Betty Goodwin Jo Burdette Mona Jean Leddinghaus Patty Webb Betty Norman Hockingport Jean Romosier Columbus Albany Home Makers

Kingsbury Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits

Asa and Ada Hose kin hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Sam Newell and Mr. Maze Stansbury. Jackson and Smith called on E. L. Story family. Mrs. Ethel Clark of Florida visited Ollie Clark’s. Clarence Will and Clarence Douglas moved a drilling rig for Clyde Bowman. The Woodger and Howett households shared Sunday with Everet Howett family. Mary Harrison returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Ralph Carl. Emory McGrath family spent Sunday with Aaron McGrath in Athens. Ralph Carl and Clyde Harrison guests at Leading Creek. Harold Copeland and sisters Edna and Charlotte, mourning their father, stayed with aunts Anna and Margarette Carleton.

Kingsbury Asa Ada Hosekins Sam Newell Maze Stansbury Jackson Mary Harrison Ralph Carl Emory McGrath Aaron McGrath Athens Clyde Harrison Leading Creek Harold Copeland Edna Charlotte Anna Margarette Carleton

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