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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1948

Page

17

Ezzard Charles Cleared In Ring Death of Baroudi

A Chicago coroner's jury cleared Ezzard Charles of guilt in the Feb 20 ring death of Sam Baroudi. The four page verdict urged sweeping Illinois boxing regulation reform and lifetime bans for Baroudi’s manager Mike Spinelli and trainer Al Warner.

Ezzard Charles Baroudi Cincinnati Sam Baroudi Akron New York Illinois Mike Spinelli al Warner

Cleveland boxing card to use eight ounce gloves

Matchmaker Larry Atkins announced the Arena March 16 fight card will use eight ounce gloves, two ounces heavier than before. Dr. A F Hagedorn advised the change for safety, and a triple medical examination is ordered to protect boxers. The note recalls Jimmy Doyle who died from head injuries here after a fight with Ray Robinson last year.

Cleveland Larry Atkins A. F. Hagedorn Cleveland Boxing Commission Jimmy Doyle Los Angeles Ray Robinson

Rio Grande Redmen Forge 134 Point Victory

Columbus reports Rio Grande set an all time Ohio scoring record as the Redmen, led by McHenry with 35 and Newt Oliver with 33, blasted Kentucky Christian College 134 to 39. Coach Stoneburner praised hot shooting and high field goal accuracy. Other results include Youngstown Penguins 68 Western Reserve 51 and Bliss College 60 Steubenville 52.

Columbus Little Rio Grande Ohio Redmen Robert M. Stoneburner Kentucky Christian College Grayson Newt Oliver McHenry Stoneburner Rio Grande Wilberforce Church Youngstown Penguins Western Reserve Bliss College of Columbus Steubenville Hamilton Cath Greenville Troy Bellefontaine Mingo Fostoria Crestline Findlay Kenton Defiance van Wert Bowling Green Liberty Center Grove City Cardington Worthington Jacksontown Canal Winch Scioto Two Trenton Milford Byersville Zanes St. Nicholas Dresden Roscoe Woodsfield Clarington Belpre New Matamoras North Canton Deerfield Leavittsburg Columbiana Enon Bradford New Boston Fairfield Minford Frankfort Lima St. Rose Paulding Cleve Benedictine Adams East Tech Central Collinwood

Basketball Results From Mixed High School And College Games

The record lists scores from numerous high school boys basketball games across many schools such as Col. West Linden Col. South and others with varied results. College matchups include Rio Grande and Kentucky Christian as well as major programs like Duke Missouri and UCLA with wide point totals and upsets noted.

Col. West Linden Col. South Delaware Willis Col. Rosary Washington D.H

Miami Starts Grid Practice

Miami University coach Sid Gillman opened spring football practice with more than 100 non-lettermen. Lettermen from the Sun Bowl champions report April 6. Gillman said every job is open and emphasized work and competition for a starting spot.

Oxford Sid Gillman Miami University Miami Gillman Ben Ankney Jim Gordon

Bronco Nine In 23 Games

Western Michigan College baseball unveils a 23 game 1963 schedule in the Mid American Conference with 10 league games against Ohio University Western Reserve Cincinnati Miami and Butler. The Broncos open with Ohio University at Athens then travel to Notre Dame Michigan Wisconsin Michigan State Bowling Green and other foes through June.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan Bronco Ohio University Western Reserve Cincinnati Miami Butler Broncos Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Michigan State Notre Dame Bowling Green University of Ohio Charles Maher Lansing Ohio U Athens Ann Arbor Kalama ZOO Indianapolis Cleveland Mich. State East Lansing Town

Prize Awarded At JT PTA Meeting

At the Jacksonville grade school Mrs. Mary McMillan's room won the traveling prize for bringing the largest number of parents to the JT PTA meeting held Monday evening in the school building.

Glouster JT Pta Jacksonville Mary McMillan

OES to Meet Glouster for Degree Work Practice

The OES chapter will hold degree work practice Monday at 7 30 p m in Masonic Hall. It announces a Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m for initiations of candidates.

OES Glouster Masonic Hall

Board to Meet in Sunday Creek Valley Commerce

The Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce schedules a meeting in the mayor's office Monday at 7 30 p.m. The agenda includes standard civic and economic topics for the district.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce

Glouster Recreation Board Appointed and Council Actions

Mayor Thomas Williams appointed Ralph Hines Richard Guinther Ralph Gatchel Dan Kamento and E K Bryson to the Glouster village recreation board. Council approved the appointments and outlined authorities for playgrounds across town. The meeting covered bridge condition, fire department run insurance, two mile service area, street closures, trash complaints, Route 78 route planning, road patching and resurfacing plans, and February revenue totals.

Glouster Thomas Williams Ralph Hines Richard Guinther Ralph Gatchel Dan Kamento E. K. Bryson Willis Blower John W. Dow Jer Fire Department Trimble Village Trimble Township High Street Front Street Republic Avenue No. 6 County Health Department Harold Rose Harry Richards State Highway Department Harry Dust Williams

Altar Rosary Society Plans Church Clean and Redecorate

GLOUSTER The Altar Rosary Society met in the church hall with president Mrs Alo ysius Beshara in charge. Members voted to organize cleaning and redecorating the church and held a social hour with games. A luncheon was served by the social committee to numerous members and guests.

Beshara Frank Darling William Echstenkamper Martha Covella Lena Covella Kate Bartels George Carter Muerth Parfitt Powers Charles Walsh Gusta McCreanor Sikorski Ann Paskievitch Elizabeth Robak Ann Bycofski

Boy Honored On Birthday

A surprise party was held Saturday afternoon at Mrs. John Standley’s home for Terry Dennison’s 10th birthday. Local school friends attended, games were played, refreshments served, and both mothers baked cakes for the celebrant.

Glouster John Standley Terry Dennison Mike Kittle Harley Kittle Jimmy Ginnan Tommy Clemmons Jan Eric Angle David Grubbs Jimmy Yeaman Lee Dennison Patricia Morgan Columbus Robert Angle Terry

Hoisington Death Tells of Rushville Funeral

Mrs. Victoria Hoisington of Rushville died prompting funeral services held there. Charles Hoisington of Jacksonville was called toRushville. Mrs. Mary Hall and Mr. Hall visited Athens with Earl McGee. The McGee couple joined the Hoisingtons in Glouster Friday. Nearby families visited from New Marshfield The Plains Zanesville and Greens Run for weekend gatherings.

McGee Glouster Frank Dowler Big Greens Run Stella McKinley Mamie McKinley Forrest McKinley Chester McKinley Sylvia McKinley New Marshfield Sam McClelland the Plains Harry McNutt Zanesville Ray E. Sanborn Greens Run

Ambulance Trips Report From Glouster Area

The C. F. Wallace ambulance made three trips in the past week. Mrs. Thomas Brown went to Marietta Hospital Tuesday for observation and treatment and was returned home on Morgan Street Friday. Mrs. George Love of Main Street was admitted to White Cross Hospital Thursday for observation and treatment. Mrs. Crump was taken to Logan General Hospital Thursday.

Glouster C. F. Wallace Thomas Brown Marietta Hospital Morgan Street George Love Main Street White Cross Hospital Crump Logan West Virginia General Hospital

Twelve Attend Club Meet at Mrs. Morris Home

Mrs. Irene Morris hosted twelve Past Noble Grands Club members at her Braun Street home. Business was led by Mrs. Flo Henry who noted Mrs. Ora Jones is ill. flowers were thanked for by several members. Marie Dodson won the mystery package and two contests awarded prizes to Dodson and Mary Roberts. Readings by McHarg Allison Jones and Morris. next meeting planned in Odd Fellows Hall with Lennie Snowden hosting. Lunch served to numerous members.

Athens Allison Jones Morris Odd Fellows Hall Lennie Snowden Marie Dodson Mary Roberts Edna Embrey Nellie Jones Cheney Dodson McHarg Clara Morris Roberts Snowden Madge Harry Henry Geyer Zimmer Mrs. Morris

Group Selects Representative for Girls State Honor

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Glouster picks Lois Shaner, daughter of Elmer and Mrs Shaner, to represent the local unit at Girls State in Columbus this June. Selection considered scholarship and school activities. 300 girls from Ohio will attend a week of state government training.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Lois Shaner Elmer Shaner Glouster R. D Columbus Miss Shaner Ohio

Papers Read At WCTU Meet In Glouster

Mrs William Leadbetter hosted the WCTU meeting at Atkins Street Tuesday evening. Devotions and prayer were led by local members. Elizabeth Gordon sang a vocal solo. Temple Jones read Alcohol vs. American Industry and Eugene Brown Tale of Two Cocktails. Membership reported 52. 15 members attended with refreshments served.

Brown

Glouster Teens to Enter Plains Show Saturday

Glouster high school will be represented by Jack Dunlap Lucy White Ethel Atlas Elizabeth Lee Bonnie Kittle and Jody Seiler in an amateur show at The Plains High School on April 1 sponsored by The Plains junior class. Entries are open to ninth through twelfth graders from Athens County schools. The event may become an annual contest if popular.

Glouster Jack Dunlap Lucy White Ethel Atlas Elizabeth Lee Bonnie Kittle Jody Seiler Glouster High School the Plains High School Athens County

Son Born to McGees in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Earl D McGee welcomed a son named Jerry Lee born at Sheltering Arms Hospital at 5 am Saturday Grandparents are E K Bryson Hershel Sorrell Pearl Anderson John Bulloch Bryson and George Davis is great grandfather in Athens Glouster Jacksonville community remains noted

Glouster Earl D. McGee Jerry Lee Sheltering Arms Hospital E. K. Bryson Hershel Sorrell Pearl Anderson Jacksonville John Bulloch Bryson George Davis Athens

Garden Club Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday Evening

The Garden Club meeting originally planed for Thursday at Mrs. Harold Vaughn’s Walnut Hill home has been moved to Wednesday due to a church gathering. Mrs. E H Taylor will lead the program.

Berean Class Holds Evening Meeting at Church

GLOUSTER The Berean Class of the Church of Christ Bible School met in the church social rooms Thursday evening with Mrs. Wilma McDonald presiding. Mrs. Marcella Brown read the Scripture, Mr. Daniel Teater offered the prayer. A social hour followed with potluck lunch served to members and one guest, Mrs. George Daugherty.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Church Wilma McDonald Marcella Brown Daniel Teater Harold Brown Robert Williams Dorothy Emerick Tillie Sweeney Florence Sellers Dorothy Wallace Emaline Zimmer Millie ‘Deeter George Daugherty

WSCS Meeting at Glouster Church Sets Linen Gift

The Methodist WSCS met Thursday evening with Mrs. John S. Blower presiding. Devotional by Mrs. R. B. Smith focused on Thy Way and Psalm 67. The group voted to supply linen for a bed at White Cross Hospital for two years. Social hour served to 25 members and one guest, Mrs. Elmer Lantz.

Rogers Memorial Sunday Class Hosts Evening Party

Twenty members of the Rogers Memorial Sunday Class gathered in the social rooms of the Methodist Church Thursday. Bonnie Kittle sang with Jack Dunlap on piano and Ethel Atlas performed a vocal solo with her own accompaniment. The closing number was Fendin and A Fightin by Jack and Sabra Dunlap, Ethel Atlas, and Bonnie Kittle. Afterward the men served an oyster stew to members and guests, including choir members in attendance for practice.

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