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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
2
In Pomeroy Rocksprings Amusement Co. under R. G. Webster andarry R. Barnes organized a celebration at Rocksprings fair through July 4. A tentative program includes auto races contests baby show and games as promotion work launches vigorously.
The Standard Bearers of the M E church hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Howell in honor of Mrs. Fred Hoffman, a May bride. Friends gave many nice gifts to Mrs Hoffman as part of the celebration.
June 8 report from Middleport states Mr and Mrs B F Murphy leave for Boston to attend MIT graduation exercises where their son Ward Murphy is among the graduates. Their grandson Robert Horn graduates from Harvard this spring and a granddaughter from Ohio University at Athens. They will visit daughter Mrs Roy Sayre in Columbus and other points before returning home.
Giles Hysell of Sheridan Wyoming revisiting his granddaughter Mrs John Seakus home on a street in Pomeroy He had not returned in 44 years and his niece had never met him before his arrival to visit her family and his aged brother
Mr and Mrs Marion Rife traveled to Dennison Texas for a vacation and visit with sister Mrs Fannie Rust. Miss Margaret Riley departed for Dayton to seek a new position. Miss Mary Root and nephew Marence Root went to Boston to stay until mid August with Miss Root’s sister. Mrs Dan Foster and family will attend summer school there. Engineer Peter Klein, hurt in a railway wreck months ago, returned home after observation by a Columbus specialist. The Busy Bee class of the Boo st Bible school hosted Monday at Mr Ja Nuckles home for members who worked and decorated the front in Memorial Day observance. It was a memorable occasion.
James Beach and his bride Edith Larimer left for their wedding trip after a Cincinnati ceremony on June 1. They plan to visit the bride’s aunt and cousins including W J De Finney and Iry Hysell as they settle into their new Jamestown home. Edith Larimer was born and educated before her marriage.
Two local men C. H. Snider and C. F. E. Andrey will depart early morning from Middleport by car to Washington to join the welcome demonstration honoring Captain Charles Lindbergh. The note calls Lindbergh’s triumph a rallying moment as about fifty neighbors vote to represent the air’s game, though nine of ten misstate details.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Middleport will hold Guest Night tomorrow evening in the church assembly room. Each member may bring a guest to the event.
Elmer Qualls paid 300 dollars plus costs totaling 308.25 after pleading guilty to possessing liquor. Judge Roberts assessed the fines and Qualls held out in jail as long as he could.
A Washington report details Porto Ricans pressing for electing their own governor amid foreign corporate pressure. Delegation including Jose Tous Soto and Antonio Barcelo urged Coolidge to retain Horace M. Towner, amid fears of further erosion of island resources.
Welterweight champion Mushy Callahan will defend his title against a strong opponent in an all star American Legion program at Wrigley Field on July 12. Ace Hudkins is being considered as Callahan's opponent.
The Glouster American Legion baseball club remains among Ohio's fastest semi pro teams, winning three of four this season. They edged Cambridge White Sox 12 to 7 last Sunday. Newcomers include Marty Barsow, Johnny Walsh, and Jones. Athens All-Stars visit Sunday with Knox Wise Heck Bradfield Whitlatch Smith Kranjih Davis Thiesen Christy Ike McDaniels among lineup, with Barsow and White opposing Ether Davis Thiesen or Christy on the mound and Whitlatch catching.
Baseball box scores indicate Washington defeated Cleveland by percentage yesterday. New York defeated Chicago 4 to 1. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 11 to 9. Boston and Detroit played with final margins not fully listed.
In Cripple Creek Colorado James Murray attempted to woo Miss Ruth Fenton and was caught in a bear trap set by her father.
J Sewell and Summa produced two-base hits while Ruel Hodapp hit a pair of home runs. Thurston also homered with Hodapp, and Shaute, Collard, Marberry, and Shante pitched for their teams in a high scoring contest. Marberry was the winning pitcher, Smith the loser.
Hal Carlson, longtime top pitcher with the Philadelphia Nationals, will report to the Chicago Cubs this afternoon after being traded yesterday for Tony Kaufmann and Jim Cooney.
Seventy track teams representing top college athletes from across the country entered the National Collegiate A A meet at Soldiers Field. The event, set for Friday and Saturday, features leading runners from East West South and major Midwest schools. A fast track and fair weather are expected to spark record performances.
George Sisler starred for the St. Louis Brown as he singled and stole bases in all four plate appearances. The Browns fell 11-9 to the Philadelphia Athletics as Milton Gaston was injured while leaving the mound after a rough outing.
Grayson's Ray Glo baseball team from Point Pleasant won their opening game with solid pitching by Theissen and timely hitting. They will play Glouster on Sunday June 12 at Glouster and begin Twilight League play the following week at the Athens playground.
Atlanta correspondent reports Bobby Jones, renowned American golfer, completed his first year at Emory University Law School as the second highest ranked student.
In Minneapolis last night Otto Vonporat, representing Europe, won a ten round decision over Sally Montgomery of Chicago. The bout showcased Vonporat's superior reach and conditioning as he controlled much of the action.
Miss Margaret Jenkins of Santa Clara set a new women’s javelin mark at Twin Peaks Park, Native Sons of the Golden West meet in California. She hurled 121 feet 3 3 4 inches, beating the previous record by over five feet.
New York reports CC Pyle, promoter of pro tennis ventures, predicts that both Bill Tilden and Bill Johnston will abandon amateur status for professional play before year end. Tilden refused a California promoter’s offer after losing the national singles title last year and aims to save another title bid. Johnston also rejected Pyle's offer previously, with a decision expected after the national singles championship next September.
Chicago White Sox manager Ray Schalk says there is no fixed system and credits ongoing improvement for the team's surge. He notes weaknesses at center field and second base were addressed, with Lyons, Thomas, and Blankenship forming a strong pitching trio alongside veteran Red Faber. McCurdy has emerged as a standout, and the club now contends with the Yankees for first place.
Mrs Rachel Farnham aged 80 who married her husband a few weeks ago in the poorhouse where both are inmates now seeks a divorce. The pair recently wed while living as mates in the welfare institution in Durham England.
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