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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

8

Yanks Trade Gallagher to Browns as Heffner Looms

New York Yankee trade sends outfielder Joe Gallagher to the St. Louis Browns for infielder Roy Hughes and cash believed up to 25000. Indians pursue Don Heffner while Reds, Giants, Dodgers seek relief arms and infielders amid last minute trades before the deadline.

Yanks Gallagher Browns Indians Heffner Reds New York Yankees Joe Gallagher St. Louis Browns Roy Hughes Cash Newark Kansas City Myril Hoag St. Louis George McQuinn McQuinn Bob Feller Feller Bronx Bombers Monte Pearson Oscar Vitt Johnny Allen Jeff Heath Ben Chapman Cleveland Don Heffner Washington Giants Dodgers Pirates Max Butcher Phillies Burgess Whitehead Bill Terry Lee Handley Pep Young Larry MacPhail Vince DiMaggio

Lombardi and Frey Injured Ahead of Reds Blues Series

Cincinnati catcher Ernie Lombardi and second baseman Lonnie Frey are listed with minor injuries as the Reds open a 13 game stretch against the Phillies in Cincinnati. Paul Derringer and Kirby Hughes were named probable starters. Lombardi may miss the opener after a splintered toe injury, while Frey was hurt when struck on the elbow by a pitch.

Cincinnati Ernie Lombardi Lonnie Frey Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Paul Derringer Reds Kirby Highlee Phils Lombardi Frey Rochester

Orbiston Red Caps top Phi Club in 6-2 win

Orbiston Red Caps defeated Phi Club of Nelsonville 6-2 for a second win in three games. Pitcher Ralph Pepper Wade allowed four hits and two runs while the Red Caps totaled nine hits and six runs. Lombarger hit a home run and Campbell a triple for Orbiston.

Orbiston Red Caps Phi Nelsonville Red Caps Ralph (Pepper) Wade Lombarger Campbell

Wooderson Faces Fierce Mile Challenge at Princeton

Henry McLemore profiles Sydney Wooderson, the English miler with world records in 4:06, 1:49.2 and 1:48.4, arriving for the Princeton invitation meet. The 126 pound, 5 foot 5 inch runner surprises with power in the finish and a long stride, likely facing stiff American rivals like Chuck Fenske and Blaine Rideout as he aims to beat the clock on Old Nassau’s fast track.

New York Shirley Temple Freddie Bartholomew Captain Kidd Oliver Hardy Tarzan of the Apes Shirley Freddie Oliver Sydney Wooderson England Sydney Princeton London Jack Lovelock White City Wooderson Nassau Cunningham San Romani Chuck Fenske Blaine Rideout Fenske

Barrett Hill Favored To Win Women's Western Open

Defending champion Beatrice Barrett of Minneapolis and former champion Opal Hill of Kansas City head the favorites as the second round looms at Westwood Country Club. Barrett beat J L Bauman 7 6 and Hill defeated W F Anderson 8 6 on a soggy course with showers.

ST. Louis U.P Beatrice Barrett Minneapolis Opal Hill Kansas City Westwood Country Club Miss Barrett J. L. Bauman Hill W. F. Anderson Charles Harting Shirley Ann Johnson Chicago Helen Dettweiler Washington, D. C Helen Hoffman Salt Lake City Alberta Neblett New Orleans Sam Israel

Detrick Resigns Wesleyan Post

Jim Scott an Ohio State graduate and former Grandview High School coach is viewed as the likely successor to Ray Detrick who resigned after 18 years as head baseball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University Detrick moves to recreation director and basketball coach for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Akron Scott joined Wesleyan this spring as assistant football and basketball coach

Delaware U.P Jim Scott Ohio State Grandview High School Ray Detrick Ohio Wesleyan University Detrick Wesleyan Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Akron Scott

West Dominates AA in East West series opening

Western teams asserted dominance over the Eastern clubs in the first day of the East vs West series. Nate Andrews pitched the Columbus Red Birds to a 4 to 1 win over Milwaukee for his 10th victory. Minneapolis used a ninth inning squeeze to edge Louisville 5 to 4, and Marvin Breuer fired a four hitter for Kansas City in a 4 to 0 win over Toledo. Indianapolis lost 8 to 2 to St Paul as Merritt Cain scattered seven hits.

Columbus Red Birds Nate Andrews Milwaukee Brewers Birds Minneapolis Millers Louisville Hub Walker Otto Denning Marvin Breuer Kansas City New York Yankees Toledo Freddie Hutchinson Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Merritt Cain John Niggeling Mike Balas

Horses Arrive for Lancaster Fair Meeting at Fairfield Grounds

Lancaster to host a nine day mid summer race meet starting Saturday June 24 at the Fairfield County Fair Grounds. More than 400 horses from North Randall Detroit Charlestown Wheeling Fairmount and other points will race with over 30 jockeys including Clarence Watters Dave Fowler Augie Sylvester and M. N. Gonzales.

Lancaster Fairfield County Fair Grounds Lancaster Racing Association, Inc Robert J. Dienst Fairgrounds North Randall Detroit Charlestown Wheeling Fairmount Clarence Watters Youngstown Dave Fowler Grove City Augie Sylvester Chicago M. N. Gonzales

Louis Farr London title bout rumor gains momentum in September

Rumors swirl that Joe Louis may defend against Tommy Farr in London this September as promoter Mike Jacobs expands plans after Braddock-Farr London cancellation. Louis, training for a June 28 defense vs Tony Galento, could meet Farr for a heavyweight title in Europe with Nassau, promoted by Jacobs and co-manager Louis.

New York Joe Louis Tommy Farr London Lou Nova Louis Pompton Lakes N. J Tony Galento Joe Gould Jim Braddock Mike Jacobs Julian Black Gould Braddock-Farr Jersey Jim Farr Sally Krieger al Hostak Seattle Jacobs 20Th Century Club Ray Carlen Nova Galento Henry Armstrong Nat Fleischer Ring Magazine United States England Johing Joe Armstrong Atlantic Black Braddock

St. Louis and Columbus Win in American Association Action

American Association standings show Columbus defeating Milwaukee 4 1 and St Paul top Indianapolis 8 2. Kansas City beat Toledo 4 0, Minneapolis edged Louisville 5 4, with multiple scheduled games listed including New York Chicago and Boston Pittsburgh matches.

Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Louisville National New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis American Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Association Toledo Panel Sareens Louisvil National Chica Cleveland Wee

Bible School Opens at Coolville with 28 enrolled

Coolville Vacation Church School opened Monday morning with 28 pupils. Director Mrs Grace McKibben and teachers Miss Meriam Bingman Miss Jessie Crawford and Miss Margaret Conklin lead craft work and welcome any child who wishes to enter.

Coolville Grace McKibben Meriam Bingman Jessie Crawford Margaret Conklin Bettie Burdette Maralyn Henderson Genevieve Thomas Pomeroy Donald Runion Congregational Christian Church Edna Reed Amos Place E. M. Daugherty Harold McBride Athens C. L. Stout Nelsonville Zanesville George Davis McConnelsville Lelia Wolf Hattie Bails Rockland Oscar Findling Buford Wil! Schrieber Huntington W. Va Clyde Parrish J. C. Henry Otis Watters Oswego N. Y F. G. Bunion F. C. Taylor Bessie Taylor C. H. Oakes McDaniel Little Hocking C. L. Fuller Mary Louise Holdren New Plymouth Jedd Smith Dee Parkersburg Betty Holdren Ferro Betz Columbus Holdren John Walden Runion Janice Kay Walden

Corning Church Notes Vote Keeps Rev Shonkwiler For Next Year

At the quarterly meeting Rev. Arthur Shonkwiler was unanimously voted to return as pastor for the coming year. District Superintendent C A Walter presided and praised the church and community efforts. Southeast Ohio Conference will convene in Lancaster in August. Various local social and church events are reported, including Stitch and Chatter Club hosting Miss Edna Dunlap and multiple visits from area residents. Installation night for American Legion Auxiliary officers is set for June 14 at the Legion home with Mrs Irma Powers officiating.

Arthur Shonkwiler United Brethren Church Shonkwiler Corning C. A. Walter Crooksville Lancaster M. E. Church Fred Roof Viola Pierce Henry Stoody Edna Dew American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home South Valley St Glouster Irma Powers of Logan

Mis Suspected Injury At Good Samaritan Hospital

Mrs. Frank Wright was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville Friday night with a serious condition. Other notes mention visits from Mrs. Mary Hermey in Columbus, Edna Desmond and daughter Margaret Ellen in Toledo and Pittsburgh, and several residents visiting relatives in Wooster Albion and Dayton.

Frank Wright Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Mary Hermey Columbus Edna Desmond Margaret Ellen Toledo Pittsburgh Richard Murphy Lynchburg Virginia Jack Lamb J. G. Blower Wooster Mary Adaline Rodgers William Rodgers Robert Boditke Don Miskell Charles Roberts Albion Mich Roland Spence Dayton Mat Spence Margy Boyd August Schlingerman Jean Fisher Ohio State University

New Marshfield Junior Cooks 4-H Club Holds First Meeting

The New Marshfield Junior Cooks 4-H Club met Monday June 12 at the home of assistant adviser Miss Dorothy Sidders. Officers elected were Marilyn Jones president Donna Beveridge vice president Marilyn Hoon secretary and Donna Steinmeyer treasurer. Plans for summer projects were made and the next meeting set for Thursday June 22 at the high school building. Miss Martha Frost is the club adviser.

New Marshfield Junior Cooks Dorothy Sidders Marilyn Jones Donna Beveridge Marylin Hoon Donna Steinmeyer Martha Frost

Woman breaks hip in fall at Main Street home

Mrs Helen Horton Keiser suffered a fall at her apartment on Main Street breaking her hip. She was rushed to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for immediate treatment.

Pomeroy Helen Horton Keiser Main St Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Chauncey Girls Four H Club Meeting at High School

Chauncey Girls Four H Club led by Mrs Thelma Ferrer met Monday night at the high school building. Members discussed forthcoming activities and planned a community project.

GIRLS Chauncey Chauncey Girls Four-H Club Thelma Ferrer

Rutland Personal Mention and Weekend Visits

Rutland notes several weekend visits including Earl Miller and family from Columbus with Rev. Phipps. Irene Phipps returned to Columbus. The Epworth League hosted a Wiener roast at Lake Breeze. Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Fred Winn’s home with assistants Mrs. Paul Winn and Mrs. Clair Taylor.

Rutland Earl Miller Forrest Columbus Fred Winn Paul Winn Clair Taylor Ralph Spires Ironton Mitt Spires Paul Patterson Marcus Roush Ohio University Harold Bogges Greenup Jim Bogges Harlin Bogges Charles Kennedy Murray City Akron Harry Gross Martin Summers Agnes Egnor William Theobald Thurman W. Va C. D. Copley Egnor Thomas Crewe Dickison W. Va Walter Smith Rex Davis B. N. Powell Worley Merritt Ollie Anderson Bernard Howell Opal Wilson Howard Howell Rutland Recreation Center Herman Hoppe Bradford Powell

Albany Garden Club Sees Talks And Guests

Albany gathers for a Friday meeting led by Mrs. Dana Williams with an illustrated talk on flower arrangement. The program includes a round table discussion and luncheon guests from Athens. The club plans a sewing group gathering and invites new members.

Albany Albany Garden Club Dana Williams O. D. Dailey Everett White Richard Black Ronnie Lola Mae Baughman Aldine Radcliffe Don Jewell Eddie Ross Max Blaine Farley Epworth League Camp Ross Hocking Temple Church Zanesville Hiram Colmer Snowville Frank Trainor Illinois Lucy Stanley Columbus E. J. Stanley D. W. Hoffee

Murray City Personal And Social Mention

Murray City notes list many weekend visits and stays by residents and nearby travelers. Names include Cecil Lunsford George Gears William Patterson Bessie Patterson Lizzie Dane Bert Wooten Jabez Hamer Howard Bush Dennis Babbs and Albert Williams with family ties to Athens Shawnee and Columbus.

Murray City Cecil Lunsford Glouster Pat Loper George Gears Columbus Thomas Gears William Patterson Cleveland Bessie Patterson Leonard Koenig Lizzie Dane Longstreth George Brooker Bert Wooten Cecil Wooten Fostoria Gerald Wooten Mickey Wooten Jabez Hamer Athens Barney Penn Howard Bush Dennis Babbs Albert Williams Shawnee West Virginia Conrad Martin J. W. Martin Simmie Swyers Hubert Eckels Cora Walters This City Albert Koon Lancaster Irene Koon Clarence Wollett James England McArthur John Parks Thelma Collins Ann Popoczy Clara Keyes Nelsonville Tom Johnson Margaret Popoczy Wilmington Wilmington College Lawrence Lewis Audrey Cable Lorenzo Lewis

Mrs Rosie Parker Dies at Eighty Four in Reedsville

Mrs Rosie Parker of Reedsville died at age 84 after a long illness. She leaves five sons, one daughter, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral at her home at 2 30 Thursday, burial in Tuppers Plains Christian Church cemetery. Rev G C Holman in charge.

Reedsville Rosie Parker Meigs County The Christian Church Tuppers Plains G. C. Holman Canton Mabel Parker Belle Keller Ellis Keller C.S. Keller Oklahoma J. F. Keller Joppa

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