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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1957

Page

12

Rocky Marciano to perform at Chicago nightclub with Jimmy Durante

Rocky Marciano the undefeated heavyweight champion plans a night club act with Jimmy Durante opening in Chicago on March 19. Marciano will train in New York after a Miami Beach stay and says he will learn a few songs and dance steps, not aiming to croon.

Miami Beach Fla Rocky Marciano Marciano Jimmy Durante Chicago Jimmy Rocky New York Brockton Mass

Billy Harrell Emerges as Indians Third Base Candidate

Billy Harrell, 28, a rookie, makes a strong bid for the Cleveland Indians third base after Al Rosen’s departure. He went 5 for 7 in two weekend intrasquad games at the training camp and added two singles in four Sunday appearances.

Tucson Ariz Billy Harrell al Rosen Cleveland Indians Harrell Indians

WM Names Raklovits As Assistant Coach

Kalazamo is Mich. Rich ard Raklovits was named assistant coach at Western Michigan University under Merle Schlosser. Raklovits, a former Illinois football player, served three years as freshman coach after graduating in 1951. He also starred in baseball and played two years with the St Paul club of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Kalazamoo Mich Ulinois Richard Raklovits Western Michigan University Merle Schlosser Raklovits University of Illinois St. Paul Brooklyn Dodgers

Hacker May Aid Reds in Pennant Race

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts says Warren Hacker may be the big gun in the Reds pennant chase. The 32 year old right hander joined from the Cubs after a 3-13 season, and Tebbetts expects him to regain form with a plus sinker and knuckler while improving motion. He could mirror Brooks Lawrence if he reclaims peak effectiveness.

Tampa Fla Birdie Tebbetts Warren Hacker Cincinnati Redlegs Tebbetts Hacker Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Brooks Law

Heiss and Jenkins Dominate 1957 World Skating Titles

In Colorado Springs the 1957 world figure skating championships concluded with Carol Heiss defending the women's crown. David Jenkins won the men's title, while Barbara Wagner and Robert Paul claimed the pairs title and June Markham and Courtney Jones won the ice dancing championship.

Colorado Springs Colo United States Canada England Carol Heiss Ozone Park N. Y David Jenkins Barbara Wagner Robert Paul London June Markham Courtney Jones

M L Baker Dies at 66 in Columbus

Moses L. Baker 66 of Columbus died Monday evening after a long illness. He was the son of the late Rev C J Baker and wife Ora Stone Baker survives with a daughter Opal Baker, three sisters Clara King Minnie Casto Lona Casto, a brother Thomas M Baker, 18 nieces and nephews. Two sisters Mayme Click and Sarah Baker and one brother preceded him. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 p m in Columbus.

Point Pleasant Moses L. Baker Columbus Mason County C. J. Baker Ora Stone Baker Opal Baker Clara King Arbuckle Minnie Casto Gunville Lona Casto Poca Thomas M. Baker Near Leon Mayme Click Sarah Baker

Nitime, A Nirgal Time Thoroughbred Claim Revealed

J. R. Weiner’s three year old thoroughbred Nitime by Nirgal Radio Time was claimed late in 1956 for $6500. The horse shows a noted pedigree and a brisk market move as racing season approaches. The sale signals strong interest from owner circles and trainers in regional circuits.

J. R. Weiner Nirgal Radio Time

Buck Turns to TV Drama Writing with The Enemy

Pearl Buck known for novels and nonfiction has begun writing television dramas. Her second TV play The Enemy centers on a Japanese surgeon and wife aiding an American sailor during World War II. Buck writes daily, splitting time between four hours in mornings and three to four in afternoons.

Charles Mercer New York Pearl Buck Robert Montgomery Theater Miss Buck Bucks County

Eight Protestant churches open Lenten season Wednesday

Nelsonville churches gather at First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m for the Lenten season opening with Rev John Lloyd Evans as speaker Public notice also informs of an application by luck Lewis doing business as Chouster Athen Hu Line to obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to transport passengers on a route from Glouster to Athens and back with 21945 Ford buses and a 24 passenger 1946 Ford bus to run 14 trips daily filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and noted by George Greek King & Meam at 44 East Broad Street Columbus Ohio 2 26 30tw

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Lewis Dba Chouster-Athen Hu Public Utilities Commission of Olio Glouster WW. S Athens Ohio Ford Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Columbus Oho Jack Kk. Lewis George GREEK King & Me- AM AAS

Prayer Vigil To Be Held At Glouster Methodist Church

Glouster Methodist Church will observe Ash Wednesday with a daylong prayer vigil from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the altar followed by a 7 p.m. service of prayer and meditation led by Pastor Dale Hoplight. Hostesses for one hour slots include Mrs C A Bingman, Mrs Holly Rogers, Mrs Sadie Williams, Mrs Mary Blower, Mrs Elmer Lantz, Mrs Elizabeth Gordon, Mrs Willis Blower, Mrs Blanche McAfoose, Mrs Hulda Swart, Mrs Goldie Willis, Miss Margaret Gamwell, Mrs Paul Meade, and Mrs Dale Hoplight. The vigil was planned by the pastor and the membership and evangelism commission chaired by Mrs C A Pride.

C. A. Bingman Holly Rogers Sadie Williams Mary Blower Elmer Lantz Elizabeth Gordon Willis Blower Blanche McAfoose Hulda Swart Goldie Willis Margaret Gamwell Paul Meade Dale Hoplight Commission On Membership and Evangelism C. A. Pride

Seventeen Girl Scouts Hold Fly Up Ceremonies

Seventeen Girl Scouts held Fly Up ceremonies at the American Legion hall with Brownie, junior, and intermediate troops. A play titled Pussyfoot was presented by Mrs. Louis Jewell’s troop, supervised by Mrs. Richard Howard. Visiting troops from New Lexington and Gloucester joined, with songs and a Jimmy Crack Corn folk dance, followed by a flag salute and candlelight investment service.

Glouster American Legion Hall Louis Jewell Richard Howard Pussyfoot New Lexington Reese Pat Vansickle Noel Eveland Glouster. Mrs. Eveland Mrs. Reese Jimmy Crack Corn

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Kasler's Home

The Bishopsville Church of Christ Missionary Society met at Mrs Edna Kasler's home with six members and two visitors. Mrs Florence Bulen presided, Stella McDonald offered prayer and read scripture, readings were given by McDonald Canter and Bulen. Lunch fed eight. next meeting set for March 28.

The Missionary Society of the Bishopsville Church of Christ Edna Kasler Florence Bulen Stella McDonald Irma Dolan Edith Canter

Glouster church group hears talk on Mental Health

The WSCS of the Glouster Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the church. The Rev Dale Hoplight speaks on Mental Health with devotions by Mrs Austin Wiley and hostesses Mrs Holly Rogers and Mrs Noel Eveland.

WSCS Glouster

Hollister PTO Plans Variety Show At Monday Meeting

The Hollister PTO will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Hollister school to discuss plans for a variety show and invite volunteers. At the January meeting the group gave each teacher 15 dollars for classroom needs.

Hollister PTO Hollister School

Sunbeam Class to Meet at Mrs Lowery's Friday

The Sunbeam Class of the Oak Dale Church will gather Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Norman Lowery for a regular session and fellowship.

Sunbeam Oakdale Norman Lowery

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Meets Tuesday at IOOF Hall

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge will meet Tuesday at 7 p m in the IOOF Hall with plans for upcoming events and community service. Members are reminded to attend and bring reports from local projects.

Nineveh Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Family Visit Ends Miami Stay for Meade Party

Mrs. Garnet Meade and her daughter Mary from Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meade and Mr. and Mrs. T A Noon returning home Friday after a two month stay in Miami.

Glouster P T O Sells Doughnuts For Fund Drive

The Glouster Parent Teachers Organization sponsors a bake sale to raise funds. Grubbs Bakery bakes the donuts priced at 50 cents a dozen. Call Mrs Albert Hall at 4274 or Mrs Charles Kittle at 3344 for orders.

Glouster Glouster Parent Teachers Organization Grubbs Bakery Albert Hall Charles Kittle

Ohio Valley Livestock sale prices at Gallipolis and Point Pleasant

Prices reported for hogs, cattle, veal, sheep, lambs, and stockers across two markets. Gallipolis lists hogs 12.70 to 17.00, cattle to 19, veal to 30.90, and sheep to 10. Lambs reach 20.60. Point Pleasant shows steady steers and hiefers, strong cows, hogs up to 17.40, and veal prime 41 to 31.40. Cincinnati area prices follow for eggs and poultry, with large whites at 32-35 and No. 1 fryers at 3-31.5 cents per pound.

Cincinnati USDA U.S Ohio Valery Livestock Gallipolis Ohio Valley Livestock Co Point Pleasant Cincinnat

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