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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1957

Page

11

Perfect League Record Tarnished in Athens Club Match

Mashies and Spoons battled to a 3-1 result in Men’s League at Athens Country Club as Kermit Blosser’s Mashies edged Bill Biggs’ Spoons to spoil the Spoons’ three straight wins. Standings shuffle with Wedges Chippers and Niblicks in a three way chase for second. Brassies and Middies seeking first victories.

Kermit Blosser Mashies Bill Biggs Athens Don Moore Paul Ferry Wiliam Bescoe Larry Snyder Whitey Moore Bob Wren Harry Beckley Dave Strawn Harry Kessel John Cline Hill Musser H. C. Rutter Dick Dent

Mixed League Pairings Set for Friday at Athens Country Club

Pairings announced for Friday Mixed League at Athens Country Club feature teams such as Pros vs Hookers with Bill Biggs and Lola Gardner, Sandtrappers vs Sodbusters, Potters vs Dubbers, and Divot Diggers vs Bogies. Also notes War Spirit bear with tattoo 1776 is a 3 year old gelding owned by R V Stockton.

Athens Country Club Bill Biggs Wilma Gardner Doc. Gardner Lola Schleicher Dave Strawn Maryee Howard Fchenbacher Jean Dupler Francis Fuller Mary Eschenbacher John Cline Vi Widdoes Sandtrappers Sodbusters Carroll Widdoes Lillian Sands Fred Schleicher Barb Dent Dale Moffett Pat McCleary Bob Baur Marilyn Branstitter Ralph Dupler Dot Algeo Glen Hanger Millie Hall Potters Dubbers Herb Branstitter Jean Murray Ken Kerr Margaret Moffett Harry Kessel Mary Vincent Ray Shepard Shirley Baur John McCleary Mary Wilson Carl Patterson Jean Sprague Fred Swearingen Stella Studer Jack Algeo Ruth Richey Frank Richey Lois Orr Gerald Stauffer Ruth Sweeney Sol Rosenberg Ann Algeo Dick Dent Laura Rosenberg War Spirit Wood Spirit R. V. Stockton

Aaron Takes Hittine Lead

In a tight major league batting duel Hank Aaron regains the NL lead from Stan Musial with three hits in three at bats to lift his average to .348. Ted Williams moves within one point of Mickey Mantle in the AL race as Williams and Aaron hit home runs to raise their totals to 26 and 29 respectively.

New York Hank Aaron Stan Musial Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Milwaukee Aaron Philadelphia Cardinals Musial Brooklyn Boston Williams Kansas City Mantle Yankees Detroit

Boxing Scorecard Roundup from Various Cities

The Associated Press reports mixed results from boxing cards in El Paso Hartford Port Arthur West Jordan Richmond Miami Beach Montevideo. Outcomes include draws between Diaz and Fiore in Miami Beach and Jorgensen and Ca dilli among others with outpoints and extended bouts noted across venues.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Willie Pep Hartford Conn Manny Maestrito Castro Miami Port Arthur Gil Cadilli San Francisco Paul Jorgensen Drew West Jordan Utah Jay Fullmer Andy Maes Colorado Springs Richmond Calif Luke Easter Billy Brown

Triple Play Fails To Win In Local Baseball Inning

Kiwanis Club suffers a rare triple play in the third inning as Bobby Johnson’s relief teams up with Sam Little to erase a bases loaded threat. Ned Jones powers Jones McNeill with two homers and leads LMS hitters, while Clarence Parsons and Woody Wilson add key hits for Kiwanis. In the nightcap, CSL 697 defeats Hartley Sales Co. 9 to 2 as Neihart scores thrice and Reynolds adds a triple, with Pullins taking the loss.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Bobby Johnson Woody Wilson Wilson Clarence Parsons Johnson Sam Littlepage Ned Jones Jones-McNeill Danny Love Jimmy Roush David Johnson Jones-MccNeill Richie Neal Jones LMS Downing Hartley Sales Co Cris Fitzsummons Terry Hall Eddie Neihart Tommy Reynolds Neihart Reynolds Bob Gardner Buddy Pullins Dickie Wilson Dickie Parsons Lynn Nelson

Valuation Up 3 Million in County Assessment

C. F Buckle, county assessor, announced the 1957 total assessment for personal, real estate and public utilities at 54,208,448 dollars. The 1956 figure was 51,202,780 and 1955 was 48,934,440. Personal assessments amount to 26,178,289. real estate 13,646,259. public utilities 14,473,900, with last year’s public utility 14,492,600.

Point Pleasant C. F Buckle

Duckies Pride Wins Two in 20 Class Trot at Hilliards

Duckies Pride owned by Paul McWilliams of Dayton won the first dash of the 20 class trot and finished third to Daisy Malone in the second dash at Hilliards Raceway Monday night. The two finishes earned a major share of the $2000 purse.

Duckies Pride Columbus Paul McWilliams Dayton Daisy Malone Hilliards Raceway

One Hundred 4-H Members Attend Camp at Club Center

One hundred Mason County 4-H members attend a week long camp at the 4-H Club Recreation Center. State leaders William Pinnell Clara Watson and Ralph Izard head camp officials with county agent Bill Gregory and 4-H Club Agent Russell Priddy.

Point Pleasant Mason County William Pinnell Clara Watson Ralph Izard Bill Gregory Russell Priddy Sarah Spencer Janet Joyce McCoy Bill Priddy Louise Bryan Margaret Lanier Ap-palachian

Point Pleasant Area Women’s News Notes

Nineteen members of Chapter No. 75 Order of Eastern Star met Monday evening at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. David O’Neal presiding. Altar draped for Wheeler H. McFaddin and William Steenbergen. Visiting relatives included English Court members, the Garretts and Kellys, and the Black family from Mishawaka. Mrs. Harry Godfrey improved after illness. Mrs. J Stewart Lloyd planned to return home from St Mary’s Hospital Huntington where she had been a patient.

Chapter No. 75 Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple David O'Neal Walter Keilker English Court J. S. Black Apple Grove Jack Black J. Stewart Lloyd Jefferson Ave St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Lloyd

Windon Dies at 80 Point Pleasant resident

Ed Windon 80 of 1913 Vernon Ave died Tuesday at Lakin Medical Center. Retired dairyman, in ill health, lived with daughter Mrs James Hall. Survived by daughter and two grandchildren Terry Windon Hall and Natalie Jane Hall. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. Crow Funeral Home. Burial Lone Oak Cemetery.

Point Pleasant F. E Windon Vernon Ave Lakin Medical Center James J. Hall Presbyterian Church Order of Moose Mason County Joseph Windon Mary Jane Windon Terry Windon Hall Natalie Jane Hall

1 H Camp Dates Are Announced

Russell Priddy county 4-H agent announces Boy's State 4-H Club Camp for the last two days of the month. He asks members planning to attend to contact him. State Girls 4-H Camp follows a week later with theme Feet of Clay. County roundup will be represented by June Spencer and Joe Johnson in public speaking, Janice Jordan and Nancy Blain in the style revue, Anna Belle Sommer in the wool revue. all eligible by county or regional winners.

Point Pleasant Russell Priddy Mason County Priddy June Spencer Joe Johnson Janice Jordan Nancy Blain Anna Belle Sommer

Point Clinic Notes Admitted Leonard Dowell

Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Delano Robbins of Grove City Ohio a son. Discharged Mrs. Charles Hall of Point Pleasant.

Delano Robbins Grove City Ohio Charles Hall Point Pleasant

Ashland Man Arrested for Check Forgery

Ashland Kentucky resident William Edwards Willitt also known as Richard Evans was arrested by Ashland police after a Gallipolis Ohio alert. He used an alias and was sought for check forgery. Also noted is the first carillon in the United States at Alfred University and Pocahontas burial at St Georges Church Gravesend England.

Point Pleasant William Edwards Willitt 17Th St Ashland Gallipolis Ohio Willitt Richard Evans United States Alfred University Pocahontas St. George's Church Gravesend England

Zwilling and Hendrixs Visit Huntington on Sunday

Syracuse reports that Mr. and Mrs. Troy Zwilling and Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Hendrix spent a recent Sunday in Huntington. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Oldaker and their son moved from the Durst property to a new home in West Virginia.

Troy Zwilling Shelton Hendrix Huntington Tommy Oldaker Durst West Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yogi Berra Boston Red Sox H. Eschenbacher Snyder Doc Gardner Don Reed Geo. Smith John Jones C. R. Barron By Wolfe Carl Fisher Pt. Pleasant W. Va Hittine the Security Bank Court Street Athens, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Club Pauletta Bennett Katie Mevanici Mile Love Sharon Morgan Earl Ray McCarty Dexter Dowell James Rice Eugene Lanier Gerald Rood, Jr Shirley Gilmour Carol Ann Biffle Janie Jordan Mary Lou Garland John Mitchell Joe Jordan Jim Mitchell Jimmy Jordan Patty Newland Robert Stephenson William McConshay Johnnie Gardner Mery Kay Stephenson Walden B. Roush Alvin Tripp Robert Tripp Cherry Roberts Barbara Wilson David Warner Judy Turner Jackie Capehart Carolyn Datson Sharon Foreman Judy Heweton Juhling McClung Ann Newland Point Pleasant Area Mrs. O'Neal Wheeler H. McFaddin William Steenbergen Kk. EK Leonard Dowell South Side Bigg Firestone RCA Aluminize Firestone Dealer W. Union Street Syracuse W. Washington Street George Roberts Mar Main St Pomeroy
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