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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1953
Page
21
AP Sports Writer Ben Phlegar reports on Hartung’s regime shift with the Giants and the NL experts predicting the Dodgers to win the flag. The piece notes Hartung’s rise as an outfielder, a Giants third in NL projections, and updates on league movement, trades, and exhibition plans.
Miami Fla Joey Maxim the left jab master returned to boxing with a unanimous 10 round decision over Dan Nardico in Miami Stadium. Maxim dominating early and escaping a seventh round knockdown he weighed 183 1 2 pounds to Nardico 176. The ex champion eyed a shot at Rocky Marciano while managers debated a Moore rematch and LaStarza considerations.
William McGunnigle served as the first Dodgers manager guiding the 1890 club to a pennant. The roster notes include Chicago White Sox rookie Mike Fornieles at 21 and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Cliff Chambers a Washington State University graduate.
Luke Easter and Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians joined a rare club as the two American League players to hit homers in every park in 1952. In college football news, all but one of 39 letter winners from West Virginia’s 1952 squad are expected back for 1953.
Marshall Newman, a University of North Carolina freshman quarterback from last season, scored seven touchdowns as the Tar Heels added only nine more points.
Sam Snead tops a field of 184 pros and amateurs as the Baton Rouge Open begins at Baton Rouge Country Club. He dazzled in practice rounds with 64 and 66, ahead of defending champion Jackie Burke Jr. and Houston winner Cary Middlecoff on the par 72 course.
The 12th Hall of Fame game at Doubleday Field is set for Monday July 27 with the Chicago White Sox meeting the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the clubs second Hall of Fame game, Reds seeking a return after 1941 and Sox after 1943 losses.
Olympic champion Harrison Dillard will compete March 20 in the 45 yard high hurdles at the Knight of Columbus indoor track meet. He represents KC in a regional showcase expected to draw top sprinters and hurdlers.
Jamaica's Herb McKenley will compete in the 600 yard run at the 13th annual Knights of Columbus track meet in Cleveland on March 20.
FBI man Pred Wilt will defend his one mile championship at the 13th annual Knights of Columbus track meet in Cleveland on March 20.
More than 40 players including seven lettermen train under coach Bob Wren in OU gym focusing on pitching hitting and infield work as they prepare for a southern trip starting April 1 with Elon College and a 75 game season. Core returnees include John Turk Vince Costello Billy Bevan Carl Addis and Dick Murphy as weather delays keep sessions indoors.
Pittsburgh PA Lt Arnold Galiffa former Army quarterback says the Japanese are embracing football with the same enthusiasm they show for baseball He cites his work at Rikkyo University and notes his Korea and Japan service He will be eligible for Army discharge in June and will decide whether to pursue professional football or remain in the Army The Packers drafted him in 1950 per NFL records
Funeral services set for Saturday for James J. Jeffries former world heavyweight boxing champion who reigned from 1899 to 1905 and died Tuesday night at age 77. A public wake will be held at his state residence Friday with friends and fans expected to pay respects.
Five thousand teams enter the Women's International Bowling Congress tournament in Detroit from April 9 to June 7, the largest field in WIBC history.
Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan and Wooster figure as top contenders at the 16th annual Ohio Conference swimming championships in Oberlin on Saturday. The meet gathers the three schools to vie for titles and team points with standout swimmers expected to push for records.
F F Staat of the Athens Ranger Office urged New Straitsville Shawnee Union Furnace Murray City and Carbon Hill students to join 100 to 125 volunteer fire fighters aged over 16. Parents must consent in writing. He advised fire prevention tips and showed a 20 minute film Life Blood of the Land on soil erosion.
Hollywoods first major Jamaica picture employed hundreds of locals on the north coast for weeks. The Technicolor MGM production All the Brothers Were Valiant starred Stewart Granger and drew 40 actors and technicians to the island. MGM plans potential future filming including Robinson Crusoe.
Rocky Bridges, the peppery infield man recently acquired by Cincinnati, may be the missing spark for the Reds. Manager Rogers Hornsby notes Bridges keeps a constant flow of chatter in the field, and he drove in three runs in Wednesday's intra squad game with two singles and a long double.
Morgantown reports former West Virginia star Mark Workman now with the Philadelphia Warriors as a top athlete. He held WVU basketball records and set a sophomore discus record of 146 feet 6 inches, also competing in javelin high jump and shot put during his school days.
Engineers have submitted a survey partial cost estimate for municipal street improvements. The council will review the estimates as a whole to consider financing options. A dog warden will survey Mason County dogs and poultry to assess confinement and roaming rules.
The New Haven Cub Pack held a meeting at New Haven Elementary School with a transportation themed display including handicrafts model trains boats cars and planes. Den One and Den Two showcased plays about motor vehicle operators while Douglas Miller awarded merit badges and each boy received a pack picture. Refreshments followed with numerous families in attendance.
Burial services were held for Mrs Clayton Lewis of Hartford the mother of Mrs Bob Kirby of New Haven The funeral followed her death on February 27 in Union Cemetery She was survived by four children Harold of Michigan Donald of Parkersburg Helen of Cincinnati and Mrs Kirby along with other family members
Mr and Mrs Ivan Layne announce the birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis on March 2. This is their fourth child and fourth daughter.
Mrs. Robert Layne was honored at a stork shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Layne. Mrs. James Howard and Mrs. Harry Layne were hostesses, to about 35 guests.
John Thomas Reitmire, employee of the Philip Sporn plant, underwent major surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Reitmire. Mrs. Kermit Ford and daughter Patsy were in Parkersburg on business. Earl Rottgen, ill for some time, left for Florida with Mrs. Rottgen, joined by their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ed Southworth of Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James King Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama, who spent three weeks visiting their parents, have returned. King, a member of the armed forces, is stationed in Birmingham.
Pt Pleasant social notes report that Council 63 of the Daughters of America will meet Friday at 7 30 P M at the Jr OUAM Hall for a special business session.
Mrs. Peter H. Steenbergen of Main Street will be hostess today to the Four O'Clock Club. The guests are invited at 7 p. m.
The WSCS of Hickory Chapel Methodist Church holds its meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Raymond Adams on Ohio Street.
The Women of the Moose met at the Moose Home Tuesday with Senior Regent Elizabeth Fisher presiding. Doris McMillin will lead the March 17 8 p m program and entertainment, and a crazy hat party is being planned with several members in attendance.
Fred Taylor Davis and Annie Davis transfer two Arbuckle District tracts totaling 21 acres to Millard and Stella Wallis. Marvin and Grover Nibert with Virginia Nibert Garland and Mary Louise Nibert convey one acre in Glendenin District. J R Schirmer and Genevieve Schirmer sell Capehart Addition lots totaling 10 acres to J F Clendenin and Maxine Clendenin. Robert W Bateman and Sarah C Bateman transfer 123 acres and 24 acres to J F Dunn.
Last rites were held Tuesday at Vaught Memorial Church for Mrs. Sarah Ann Jeffers 77 who died Saturday at Holzer Hospital. Rev. Harry Eckers officiated. Burial followed at Suncrest Cemetery with pallbearers George Daylong Delbert Clench Lawrence Litchfield Fannie Litchfield Bud Lanier and Donald Lines. Flower bearers were WSCS members of the church.
Funeral services for Charles Rice who died Thursday at his Hobson home will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Silver Run Methodist Church. Friends may call at Ewing Funeral home until noon Saturday. Survivors include three sisters Mrs. Lillian Jordan Los Angeles Calif Mrs. Katherine Pruitt Akron and Mrs. Sadie Winegar Akron and a brother Will Rice.
Clarence R. Adkins of Letart Route 2 admitted for surgery. Mrs. Emil Hoffman and her son of Point Pleasant Route 1 released. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry of Gallipolis Ferry Route 1 welcomed a daughter.
Mrs. James Long of Winfield Road hosted Tuesday’s Pioneer Farm Women’s Club with co host Mrs. Herbert Henderson presiding. The devotional theme Light of the World was presented by Mrs. M. M. Malcolm and lesson led by Mrs. Co E. McCulloch. The club voted to donate $5 to the Red Cross fund and named Mrs. Robert Darst and Mrs. Eric Nystrom to represent the group at the Mason County Civic Council. Members discussed home demonstration week and each member was asked to write an essay on This I Have Done. Present were Mrs Crank, Mrs J E Sommer, Mrs Morris Sebreil, Mrs Charlies Sommer, Mrs Eric Nystrom, Mrs J A Kay Jr, Mrs M M Malecolm, Mrs Robert Darst, Mrs Walter Sommer, Mrs Hug Barr, Mrs Henderson and Mrs Long.
The condition of Mrs. Will Rhoades, Monroe Ave, is unchanged after a stroke suffered months ago while visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cheesebrew in Springfield Ohio. Mrs. Marshal Fowler of Ripley Road is ill at home. Mrs. Hugh Reiker of Henderson is visiting her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Reiker. Charleston, Mrs. Daisy Clendenin of Mt Vernon Ave has returned from a two weeks vacation in Florida.
The merchant division meeting set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Home will map promotional plans for Point Pleasant for the coming year. President James T. Fisher urges merchants professionals and city officials to attend to discuss attracting new residents spurred by the Kyger Creek Plant construction at Cheshire.
McGowan Bros. of Steubenville Ohio, a leading independent wholesale grocer, announced it is being sold to a West Virginia firm. Robert R. McGowan, vice president, said the deal would close this week with the new owner taking over at month’s end. Names of the purchasing firm were not disclosed.
Evening shorthand and typing courses may be offered at Point Pleasant High School. Mrs. Cary H. Raybury announced plans and said classes are for adults willing to cover costs. Interested individuals should report to Room 8 Thursday at 7 p m for enrollment.
Obituary verse remembering George Fruth who died March 4, 1944 and is mourned by his wife, sisters, and brothers. The memory of him remains a living bond as time passes.
Red Cross solicitors door to door in Mason County report strong early interest in the 1953 campaign. Chairman H. H. Harmon notes few reports on funds but enthusiastic responses amid war and civilian needs. Blood collection, plasma, and derivatives like Gamma Globulin and serum albumen are emphasized as vital.
In Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal hosts the Rt. Rev. R. EF. L. Strider of the West Virginia diocese for Easter services on Sunday, April 5. Lenten talks continue with ministers from Huntington White Sulphur Springs and Hinton through March, leading up to March 10 departure and a move to Clarksburg on March 13.
Mrs. George A. Jenkins 76 died unexpectedly at her Syracuse residence. Survived by husband and 20 descendants including sons Cecil Fred George M. and daughters Helen Fay Alberta and Freda. Presbyterian Church member and D of A Lodge. Funeral Sunday at 2 from Presbyterian Church with burial at Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday.
Police Chief Hoyt Jividen and Patrolman T F Yost arrested T J Jerreil on an intoxication charge and Sam Stewart on an intoxication charge by Patrolman Yost.
USDA Salabie hogs 2800 head with barrows and gilts steady to 10 lower. weights over 225 slow. sows steady. Prices: 180-225 lbs 21.00. 230-245 lbs 20.75-20.85. heavier weights unestablished. sows around 550 lbs down 16.75-18.00. Cattle and calves slow, mostly steady. steers and yearlings 1000 lbs down 19.00-22.00. utility 16.00-18.00. cutters 14.00. cows 14.50-15.00. canners 11.00-14.00. bulls 16.50-18.00. Dealers 27.00-33.00. top 34.00 for good and prime. sheep 100 head not enough to establish trade.
AP report lists egg prices by grade and size in Cincinnati with figures for large white brown and mixed stock. Fryers heavy hens roosters and wholesale butter and potato ranges are noted, showing current receipts and case exchanges.
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