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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
11
Cardinal Manager Harry Walker leads rookies through early tryouts for 1940s Red Birds. Regis coaches Bob Kline and Jack Sturdy run camp inviting players born 1938–39 to attend with no fee. those offered contracts will be reimbursed expenses. bring own gear if possible.
John R Heiskell named to lead Farm Bureau activities in Gallia County for one year with duties in Meigs County limited to federation work. A native of Pickaway County Heiskell 43 past president Kiwanis Circleville Rotary lead roles in local clubs and church work include Grace Episcopal Pomeroy and Circleville Pumpkin Show.
Local church listings include First Church of God pastor Hershel McBoncngs with services, Nazarene, Galvary, Simpson Chapel, Pentecostal, and Assembly of God details. Caruthers and Middleport individuals noted. also a Gallipolis man Sherman Rex Parsons charged with passing the yellow line and to appear in municipal court. National Tennis Championships set for Forest Hills New York September 2 to 11.
A church notices listing multiple services. The Minitry at 6:30 p m prayer group later prayer hour at 7 pm. Spirit Filled Church holds midweek prayer at 7 30 pm on Garfield Avenue with Mc Graham as minister. Bible school at 10 am worship at 11 am. Giving offering time at 3 8 pm. Midweek service titled We Have an Altar at 7 45 p m. Grace Methodist led by Rev P M Niswander with church service and youth activities. YP Institute call Aug 6 at Lancaster Methodist camp Figg Prayer service Thursday.
Chicago reports a premier turf duel at Arlington Park featuring 16 contenders in a mile and three sixteenths test. If all start, the $162000 purse includes a $106650 winner share with stars Willie Shoemaker and Willie Hartack set to clash, while High Gun and Social Outcast are top mounts for High Gun and Social Outcast.
In league action Toledo remained in first place with a two game edge after a shuffled night. Omaha Cardinals snapped 3-0 shutouts while Minneapolis beat Louisville 3-0 and 5-2 to stay in contention. Denver trailed, two and a half games back, as the race tightens in the standings.
Adios Harry, a rising pacer, breaks the mile and a half world mark at Roosevelt Raceway. Howard Lyons of Greenwood, Del reportedly sets the pace as the horse shatters the previous record in a sensational effort.
Recreation department schedules a Sunday horse shoe tourney at 1 39 p m at Harvey Hawkins property open to Athens County residents. Competitions divided into junior 10 14 senior 15 18 and over 18 divisions with prizes for winners.
Young golfers tee off at the Ohio Jaycee Junior Golf Tour start on the 61 yard par 72 course at Bika Country Club. Four low scorers compete in Sechole round before heading to the international Mourey event in Columbus Georgia from November 15 to 20.
Martins Ferry High School selects Elmer Freese of Wheeling West Virginia as its new head basketball coach. Freese, brother of MLB players Gene Freese and George Freese, succeeds Melvin S as co athletic director at the school.
Gallipolis society session led by Lowell presided over by Hill canceled garden tour due to rain. Sept Hy 2 pm date set with Mrs James Jackson of Wilkesville for a tea and cake reception. Upcoming annual picnic planned for Aug 26 at 6 30 pm near Kay with Mrs TA Thomas hosting bridge club.
Willena Short nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Short of Kanauga, was moved Thursday from Hometur Hospital to Children’s Hospital in Columbus for infantile paralysis treatment. She is Gallia County’s second polio case since January. Accompanied by her mother Pauline Frashure and friend Mrs Raymond Baker, her father traveled to Columbus today. the diagnosis notes a mild, early stage. Willena is employed by the Kyner Creek Power Co.
Grace Church youth fellowship from about 30 eastern Ohio counties gather for the annual summer institute and camp on a wooded knoll west of Lancaster. Rev. Paul M. Niewander will serve as dean as registrations start at 3 p.m. with two young folk representing the Gallipolis group.
Judge W Howell on Thursday ended a 15 day driver’s charge related to a traffic incident on a state highway. The defendant faced a charge of having no reason for the breach while driving. details indicate a plea or dismissal was considered by the court.
A launch bound from Pittsburgh to Cairo on the Ohio River struck a submerged log near Gallipolis. The vessel tore a hole in its hull, forcing repairs as the crew sought a safer route. The voyage, tracking Lock 2 to the Gallipolis roller dam, lasted about 21 hours with expected arrival near Cairo by Monday night or Tuesday morning. In Pittsburgh, a two-year story notes local traffic and river conditions as boats navigate toward the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi.
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