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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

11

Net Champ's Coach Slaps Mae's Wrist

Henry McLemore reports an Austin clipping about Dr. D A Penick, Texas coach, defending the selection of Wilmer Allison to the American Davis Cup team. McLemore argues Allison may have refused a five set match with Bitsy Grant, challenging Penick's account and calling out the debate among players and officials.

Mae Cleveland Austin Texas D. A. Penick University of Texas Wilmer Allison Philadelphia Herbert Hoover Dr. Penick Hugh Williamson Austin American Hugh Allison Bitsy Grant Melemore Williamson Penick Wiliamson Grant Walter Pate

Shade Alumni Banquet Heats Shade High School Night

A large crowd attended Shade High School alumni banquet in the school gym Thursday. President William Chapple led short talks after the event. Wayne Wingett was elected president with Gorden Ruth as vice president, Mrs. DD. K. Pierce secretary and Edith Grim treasurer. Several local residents noted illness and travels, including Leonard Williams slowly recovering from flu and Gordon Ruth returning from a muskingum River fishing trip. Various community members were listed as guests, with social visits to Athens, West Virginia, and Ohio University.

Shade The Shade High School William Chapple O. C. Miller Wellston Wayne Wingett Gorden Ruth DD. K Pierce Edith Grim Leonard Williams Clarence Shaw Athens Wiliam Chapple Chas. Evens Indianapolis William Hope Kansas Sam Forman Hope West Virfine Mr Hope Hastings Chapple

Brews Retain First Place in AA Flag Race

Milwaukee Brewers stay atop the American Association pennant race after a 4 0 victory led by former Indianapolis pitcher Joe Heving over his old team. Kansas City won 5 1 over Louisville to stay one game back. Max Macon of Columbus earned a 6 2 win over Minnesota. Four St Paul errors helped Toledo win 3 2.

Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers Joe Heving Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Max Macon

Local social notes and upcoming Children’s Day plans

Sunday visits unfold among SAND ROCK residents as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rolin host guests. Columbus trips by Mrs. Carl Ritzman and Mr. Gail Brawley are noted, along with Evelyn Holdcroft visiting Bertha Hanson and Charles Cornwell in Athens. Utley–area Mrs. Frank Roberts is ill. A Ladies' Aid Society meeting prepares for Children’s Day at Wilson Chapel on Sunday June 14. A Bolivia fact about Tiahuanaco antedating Ur and Egyptian pyramids is added.

Sand Rock Frank Rolin Harley Ward Carl Ritzman Columbus Gail Brawley Evelyn Holdcroft Bertha Hanson Charles Cornwell Athens Frank Bolin Frank Roberts Utley Ladies’ Aid Society Wilson Chapel

Schmeling Ready to Fight Louis Despite Calm Nerve

Max Schmeling, seven days from facing Joe Louis, remains calm and confident in his training at his ramshackle New York farm. He says plans are useless until the bell, expects a hard battle, and notes Louis is the toughest fighter he has faced while still believing he can win.

George Kirkley Napanoch N.Y U.P Victrola Max Schmeling Louis Schmeling Teuton Max

New Straitsville Briefs

Mrs. Frank J. Bender and five sons and Mr. and Mrs. William Spurrier spent Sunday in New Straitsville. Opal Harbaugh of Columbus weekended here with her mother Mrs. William Harbaugh. Harold Poling of Mr. Pleasant Mich is visiting Oroville with his wife and daughter. Alvin Weigal’s body found in Federal Class Co Columbus. he was husband of Mary Whitmer daughter of Samuel Whitmer formerly of New Straitsville. murder by Hance Hamilton.

New Straitsville Frank J. Bender Henrietta Spurrier William Spurrier Zanesville Opal Harbaugh Columbus William Harbaugh Harry Jewitt Dayton George Jewitt Simeon Nihiser Osee Dinet Ft. Wayne Ind Floyd Gill Mt. Pleasant Mich Leslie Gill Sam Ambrose Harold Poling Akron Joe Grandy Leonard White Carey White Carl Whitmer Reynoldsburg John Whitmer Edward Mills Margaret Edwards Springfield Betty Crestot Ohio University Goldie Otstot Far Hunter Samuel Auker Thomas New Lexington Alvin Weigal Federal Class Co Mary Whitmer Samuel Whitmer Hance Hamilton

Bishopville Children Will Give Program

A Bishopville Church program titled Children’s Night is set for Sunday June 14. The Sunshine Class led by teacher Mrs Garnett Reed and friends enjoyed a trip to Old Man’s Cave and Rock House Sunday. Local residents and visitors including Harold Moody family and Stacey McDonald family shared weekend visits and new home moves near Glouster.

Bishopville Sunshine Garnett Reed Old Man's Cave Rock House Harold Moody Columbus

Pavlik Divorce Notice In Ohio Court

Opal Pavlik files for divorce alimony and child custody against George Pavlik in Ath ens County Ohio Common Pleas Court Cause 16473 on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Hearing set on or after July 11 1936. Opal Pavlik plaintiff. Edwin D Ricketts attorney for plaintiff. 5-28- flot.

George Pavlik Racine Wisconsin Opal Pavlik Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Fdwin D. Ricketts

Divorce petition filed against Leona Rose in Ohio case

Wills ose has filed for divorce from Leona Rose, residing at 1707 Warwood Avenue Warwood West Virginia, in Case No. 16462 of the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Hearing on or after June 14 1956. R W Finsterwald attorney for plaintiff.

Leona Rose Warwood Avenue Warwood West Virinta Willsose Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio R. W. Finsterwald Fotw

Legal notice of divorce petition filed in Ohio court

Meade S. Roberts of Albany Hotel Colorado Springs is notified that L. W Roberts has filed a divorce petition in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio in Cause No. Wars of the Common Fess. The cause will be a hearing on or after July 10, 1956. Woolley Ant Rowland attorneys for plaintiff.

Meade S. Roberts Albany Hotel Colorado Springs Colorado L. W Roberts Common Fess Court Athens County Ohio Woolley Ant Rowland

Martial law declared in Changsha area of Hunan Province

Military authorities report Central Government troops massed along the line of Cantonese advance. The Hessian fly damages United States wheat by about 40 million bushels annually.

Wanking China Changsha Hunan United States

Possible new municipal bankruptcy law eyed in Washington

A strong possibility exists that a new municipal bankruptcy law to replace the statute struck down by the Supreme Court may be enacted before Congress adjourns. The report notes an average salinity of 3 12 pounds of salt per 100 pounds of ocean water, underscoring precision in measurement contexts.

Washington U.P Supreme Court Congress

School Head Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Cincinnati suburb Oakley superintendent Harry L. Crane 70 died after a cerebral hemorrhage. Crane served 44 years leading public schools. The piece also notes that most foot troubles are caused by poorly fitting footwear.

Cincinnati Harry L. Crane Oakley

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