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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1937

Page

9

All League Games Broadcast in Eight Cities

George M. Trautman announces a blanket contract for all American Association league games next season. All home and away games except Sundays will be aired by eight-city affiliated stations, with proceeds going to league headquarters for expenses. Home clubs receive broadcast-related revenue based on attendance.

Columbus George M. Trautman American Association Trautman League Association Chicago Thomas J. Hickey Progressive Young Association

Miami Coach Faces Criticism Over Poor Basketball Record

The Miami University basketball coach John Mauer is denounced by campus newspaper The Student for the team finishing last in the Buckeye Conference with five wins and 11 losses. The editorial calls for explanations and immediate action, citing seven years of poor results and alleged ineffective coaching.

Oxford U.P John Mauer Miami Buckeye Mauer

Mansfield Relays Set for April 24 at Mansfield

The 11th annual Mansfield interscholastic relays will be held here April 24. Director Harry Mehock announced sponsors of other scholastic relays agreed to move back to avoid interference. Eligible schools come from Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky.

Mansfield U.P Harry Mehock Mehock Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky

Centers' Scoring Title Broken by Three Forwards in Buckeye Race

The Buckeye Conference scoring crown this season was led by three forwards: Johnny McAdams of Ohio Wesleyan with 137 points, Elmer Bache of the University of Dayton with 130, and Bill West of Marshall with 118. Center Chub Watson of Marshall had 111, while Nick Lalich of Ohio University had 107.

McAdams Bache West Chub Watson Nick Lalich Columbus Buckeye Johnny McAdams Ohio Wesleyan Elmer Bache University of Dayton Bill West Marshall Chub Watson Ohio University Floyd Siegenthaler Siegenthaler Clarence Hendricks Bernard Beanie Berens Carl Austing Cincinnati Berens Lalich Rex Moffett DePauw University Hendricks Ramey Hunter Roy James Wittenberg Austing James Clovis Stark Ohio West Dayton Il Watson Ohio U Rinta Shay Capelle Bt Roberts Miami Malakas Iliff

Red Cross Head To Speak At Gallipolis Rotary Meet

Gallipolis Rotary Club hosts Paul Mossman past president in charge of tonight's program with Dorothy Lewis local Red Cross representative outlining rehabilitation claims purchasing and settlement work from the flood. Election of a new six member board set for March 16 with William Lewis of Rio Grande College presiding. Homer C Beckett newest member adds to a fifty member roster.

Gallipolis Rotary Club Paul Mossman Dorothy Lewis Gallia’county William Lewis Rio Grande College Homer C. Beckett

Justice Performs First Marriage Ceremony

Justice W. B. Davisson officiated at McDaniel Cross Roads in Gallipolis for Mosier and Luella Mossbarger. The couple, both of respectable families, were united in marriage Saturday with relatives in attendance.

Justice Gallipolis W. 8. Davisson McDaniel Cross Roads Mosier Lafayette Mosier Afayette Mosier Luella Mossbarger Frank Bandy

Woman Faces Charge in Receiving Stolen Goods Case

Mrs Alta Younger Beckett of East Gallipolis was returned from Jackson County Jail to be tried on a receiving stolen goods charge. She had earlier been tried on a robbery charge in Jackson County Courts and released on probation.

Gallipolis Alta Younger Beckett East Jackson County

Fisherman S. O. Payne, 85, Noted Izaak Walton Leader

S. O. Payne, 85, a stalwart Izaak Walton League member and father in law of City Manager John Gwinn, was among the first in the county to obtain a fishing license and has already landed notable catch specimens at Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Izaak Walton League S. O. Payne John Gwinn

Three Case Workers Added to Red Cross

Gallia County Red Cross adds three case workers this week as Mrs. Dorothy Lewis reports. Investigations on rehabilitation cases have continued for two weeks and a Friday advisory committee meeting will review reports and decide on awards.

Gallipolis Red Cross Dorothy Lewis Gallia County Lewis

Man Sentenced to Pen Over Larceny Charge

Gallipolis Theodore Washington pleaded guilty to grand larceny before Judge W R White and received an indeterminate sentence to the Ohio Penitentiary. An arson indictment was withdrawn. Washington was accused of stealing over $100 in furnishings from the restaurant building owned by his employer Mrs May Halli and setting the building on fire last June.

Gallipolis Theodore Washington W. R. White Ohio Washington May Halli

Livestock Prices Rise Across Markets at Open

Local livestock markets show a 50 to 75 cent advance on all classes. Farm horses bring excellent prices as the season opens, with a top price of 171.25 dollars. Strong offerings appear in hogs calves and milk cows.

Gallipolis

Funeral services held for Mrs Curt Pike in Crown City

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Crown City Methodist Church for Mrs Curt Pike age 91. Surviving children include Mrs Georgia Rankin and William Pike of Crown City.

Gallipolis Crown City Methodist Church Curt Pike Georgia Rankin William Pike Crown City

Capital City Host to Ohio DAR Conference

GALLIPOLIS The 38th annual conference of the Ohio Society, Daughters of American Revolution, will be held March 23 25 at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Mrs Wm A Becker President General of the National Society will be guest of honor and speak at the opening night with broadcast. Regent Mrs Harry R Hurn expects to attend. Miss Anna Simmerman and Mrs L L Maddy will also participate.

Gallipolis Ohio Society, Daughters of American Revolution Deshler-Wallick Columbus Wm. A. Becker National Society French Colony Harry R. Hurn Anna Simmerman L. L. Maddy

Mysterious Injuries of Edwards Prompt Inquiry

Edwards, 64, is hospitalized in Holzer with severe facial wounds a fractured jaw and bruises from unknown causes. He reportedly was found near the Baptist Church after leaving home on Route 141 six miles from Gallipolis and taken to the hospital by unknown persons. Sheriff Hatfield leads the investigation into the circumstances.

Gallipolis Godfrey Edwards Holzer Hospital Realtties Hatfield

Court Calendar Updates in Gallia County

All indicted individuals on bond are ordered by Judge W R White to appear Thursday at 2 pm. Common Pleas Court sessions start Tuesday March 16 with petit jurors summoned to report.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas Court Petit Jury

Matt Reid Reopens Dry Cleaning Plant on Second Avenue

Matt Reid restarts a dry cleaning business at his former site on lower Second Avenue, operating there for about a year after a period away from the location.

Gallipolis Matt Reid Lower Second Ave Capes

Funeral services set for Tabitha Shelton in Greenfield Township

Miss Tabitha Shelton 87 longtime Gallpolis resident dies in Huntington at her nephew’s home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Souders' Church in Greenfield Township. A half brother Thomas Shelton resides in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Souders’ Church Greenfield Township Tabitha Shelton Gallia County Huntington Thomas Shelton Gallia

Wife Seeks Divorce in Non-Support Case

GALLIPOLIS Mildred Henson of Addison files for divorce from Samuel Henson alleging threats to shoot her and the four sons ages 7 to 12. She claims he bought a gun and shells to kill them all and has failed to provide support for about a year. She seeks separation custody of the children and alimony.

Gallipolis Samuel Henson Addison Mildred Henson Henson

Five Couples Granted Divorce in Gallipolis

On Saturday in Court of Common Pleas Gallipolis five couples were granted divorces Agnes Granger from William Granger Joseph F Roberts from Lenora Roberts Goldie Fisher from Lowell Fisher Millie Grover from Arthur Grover Frances Rusk from Eugene Rusk None of the applications were refused. Director Othner Jones announces CCC enrollment for ages 17 to 28 at Second and Sycamore Streets.

Gallipolis Court of Common Pleas Agnes Granger William Granger Joseph F. Roberts Lenora Roberts Goldie Fisher Lowell Fisher Millie Grover Arthur Grover Frances Rusk Eugene Rusk Othner Jones County Relief Distribution CCC Second and Sycamore Sts

Switzer Couple Welcome Son Born in Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lewis Switzer of Eno announce the birth of a son on Sunday at Holzer Hospital. The mother is Celestia Sherritt formerly. The Switzers reside on a farm in Eno and Mr Switzer previously worked as an engineer at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics.

Gallipolis Lewis Switzer Eno Holzer Hospital Celestia Sherritt Switzer Ohio Hospital

Dye Named on All Big Ten Cage Quint Picked by U P

Five players from Purdue Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Illinois Northwestern were named to the United Press all conference first team for their play in the Big Ten title race. Jewell Young of Purdue was the sole unanimous pick with Combes Townsend Rolek Dye and Seebach also earning spots.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Minnesota Illinois Dye U.P Chicago United Press Jewell Young Purdue Combes Tilmots Townsend Michigan Rolek Ohio State Young Whippet Combes Northwestern Big Ten Bernie Bierman Dick Seebach Gophers William Harrison Tippy Vernon Huffman Indiana Seebach

Jacksonville Youth Injured at School

Jacksonsville 13 year old George Burdiss son of Lena Burdiss was treated in Columbus for a badly cut thumb from an electric saw in the J T manual training room last Monday. He was taken to University Hospital and will return for further treatment with his mother and relatives.

Jacksonville George Lena Burdiss Columbus J. T. Manual Training Room University Hospital Quo Brinkley Julia Seckinger Betty Ann Convent of the Good Shepherd Victor Haslam

Birthday Honor for Ronnie Smith at Front Street Home

Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith hosted a Sunday birthday gathering for their son Ronnie celebrating his second birthday. The event featured a two candle cake centerpiece and a two course dinner. Grandparents Mr and Mrs P M Smith of Bishopville and Mr and Mrs Carl Weiling of Taylor Ridge attended along with Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith and Ronnie. Afternoon visitors included Mrs E E Weaver and Miss Etta Johnston.

Glouster Dwight Smith Front St Ronnie P. M. Smith Bishopville Carl Weiling Taylor Ridge E. E. Weaver Etta Johnston

Harris Rites Today

Mrs. Mary Harris died at her home in Gallipolis on Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. B. R. Reed. She is survived by five children, all living at home.

Gallipolis Mary Harris B. R. Reed

Election Ballot Deadline for Chamber Nominations

Deadline for marked ballots from Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce members nominating 12 candidates for the directorate is Wednesday March 10. Six directors to be chosen.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Directorate of the Association

Swan Creek Grange to Host 4-H Achievement Program

Swan Creek Grange holds its first meeting on Friday March 12 featuring a 4-H Club achievement program followed by a potluck supper.

Gallipolis Swan Creek Grange

Lanier seeks partition of 105 acres in Springfield Township

Stanley Lanier as trustee claims a half interest in about 105 acres titled to Ira J. Mills and files suit to require a court ordered partition of the land.

Gallipolis Stanley Lanier Springfield Township Ira J. Mills

Japs Vote Record Sum For Army Navy Budget

Tokyo reports the lower house of Japan's Diet approved the peacetime budget totaling 2,815,000,000 yen with large army and navy allocations. The record sum reflects wartime scale spending for defense.

Army Navy Tokyo Japan

ABC Opens 37th ABC Bowling Tournament in New York

The 37th American Bowling Congress event begins Wednesday at the 212th coast artillery armory with 20 000 bowlers from 31 states competing for 145 000 in prizes over 54 days on 28 alleys. Five man team doubles singles and all events feature champions including Hi Bru Indianapolis Tony Slamina Mike Straka Chicago Charles Warren Springfield and John Murphy Indianapolis.

New York U.P 212Th Coast Artillery Armory Hi Bru Indianapolis Tony Slamina Mike Straka Chicago Charles Warren Springfield

Fractured Leg Sidelights a Greens Run Worker

Chauncey Ray Leake sustained a fracture of the left leg below the knee on a Saturday accident at Greens Run. He was repairing his machine when his leg was struck by a hammer durante the workflow.

Chauncey Ray Leake

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