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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1952

Page

13

Ohio University Golf Schedule Covers 17 Meets in 1952

Ohio University releases a 17 match golf schedule for 1952 under Athletic Director Carroll C. Widdoes. The season includes a Southern trip through North Carolina facing East Carolina North Carolina North Carolina State Wake Forest and Duke during Easter. The slate opens March 31 at Washington and Lee and ends May 24 with the Mid American Conference tournament at Kent State.

Ohio University Carroll C. Widdoes North Carolina Bobcats East Carolina North Carolina State Wake Forest Duke Washington and Lee White Sulphur Springs W. Va Kent State Ohio Wesleyan Bowling Green Toledo West Virginia Miami University University of Dayton University of Cincinnati Ohio Ohio State

Carter Outpoints Rawlings In Non Title Bout

Chicago report notes Jimmy Carter wins a 136 138 pounds non title decision over Luther Rawlings in New York. Also includes county financial figures for Athens Ohio township and 1951 fiscal year.

Associated Press Chicago Jimmy Carter New York Luther Rawlings

Hart and Fry Duel In Egyptian Tournament Final

Doris Hart of Coral Gables Florida faces Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio in the final of the Egyptian International Tennis Tournament. Hart advanced with a 6 0 6 1 win over Georgina Greiss. Fry reached the final earlier. A separate probate notice lists L G Worstell Jr as administrator of William R Williams estate seeking sale of land in Athens County Ohio and other relief with a May 3 1952 answer deadline.

Cairo Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Shirley Fry Akron Miss Hart Georgina Greiss Miss Fray Bessie Seevers Barberton Ohio William R. Williams L. G. Worstell, Jr William H. Williams Athens County Carthage Township Marion Bond Mooney Frank I. Caldwell William Bond Bond

Military Mail Call notices from The Messenger in Athens Ohio

The Messenger invites readers to submit military mail call items listing service members full names ranks serial numbers and home towns. The sample entries include Harris Richard Lee Trimble 1307694 Pit 182 Co M 4th Reconnaissance Battalion Parris Island SC and Knott Frank J Vinton Route 1 US 52151187 2131 ASU Rear Co A 4th MRTC Fort George G Meade MD.

the Messenger Mai Tike Messenger Athens Ohio ASU Rear Co. A 4Th MRTC Fort George G. Meade, Md

Bobcat Nine Preps Indoors For Opener

Bob Wren's Bobcats train inside at Ohio University gym as they refine pitching catching and hitting ahead of an April 1 opener against West Virginia Mountaineers. With six veterans from the 1951 club, coaches focus on fundamentals while evaluating a larger group for spots in the infield and outfield.

Bob Wren Ohio University Wren Rugg West Virginia University Mountaineers John Dukawich Ed “Buz” Trytek Dick Murphy Harry Kessel Dick England

Howard Service closes after government scrutiny

Howard Service Inc, a Baltimore racing wire service linked to Continental Press, confirms closure after Senate crime probe label as a dummy. manager Harry Bilson cites government actions and preaches unfairness. Continental Press also announced it would shut operations last week.

Baltimore Howard Sports Fairy, Inc Senate Crime Probers Continental Press Harry Bilson Howard Service Maryland Washington Continental

Community Mourns Death of Local Resident John Goff

Neighbors in Brier Ridge report the unexpected death of lifelong resident John Goff at his son-in-law and daughter Don and ?, with wake and burial details pending. Ernest Ward of Amanda visited family including Alice Ward Floyd Clelland and Minnie Jenkins, while Wilbur Lee is named in Holland Wards family.

Brier Ridge John Goff Carl Gorby Walter Gilmore Pomeroy Route 1 Holland

Local Social Notes From Prattsville Area

Mrs. Fred Ogle returned from Marion where she stayed with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchette and their sons Richard and Bruce. Guests of Mr and Mrs H T Dearth included Coe Dearth and Karen New Marsh field Dale Columbus Waneta and Vivian Settles Wellston and Don Simms Liverly. Mrs Edna Daft spent a weekend in Columbus. J W West attended the funeral of Mrs Scott Taylor in McArthur. Neil Dearth has enlisted in the Navy and will begin training April 4 at San Diego. Guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Pearse included her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Will Clark Athens. Edng D Daft.

Prattsville Fred Ogle Marion Arthur Burchette Richard Bruce H. T. Dearth Coe Dearth Karen New Marshfield Dale Columbus Waneta Vivian Settles Wellston Don Simms Liverly Edna Daft J. W. West Scott Taylor McArthur Neil Dearth Navy San Diego Calif Delbert Pearse Will Clark Athens Edng D. Daft

Visits to Little-Known Areas of District

By C. H. Harris a retrospective from L. C. Nye data on the Hocking Canal and life along the Athens County routes. The piece recalls icebound canal boats in 1868 and the transport of iron to Nelsonville, oats to Nelsonville, and the scale of canal operations including locks, aqueducts, and salt loads through Chauncey, Nelsonville, Armitage, and Greenlawn. It notes harsh winters, economic hardship for boat owners, and local labor by Irish workers amid regional geography.

Athens Ohio WGBL Ughio Lyle Bk. Harris Eteeseeeetas General Executive Services Cegausetesnss Legal Service Yber District Board of Health Mater- Rinewar Macheer Ma- Seek Rannae L. C. Nye Athens County Hocking Sunday Creek Hocking Canal Mr. Nye Chauncey Nelson- Ville Nyer Columbus Carroll Nelsonville W. H. Hyde Basil J. M. Hyde Mike Malone Athens State Hospital Nye New York Central Hocking River Salina Beaumont Greenlawn Cemetery Greenlawn Monday Creek Emerland Island Armitage Herrold Salt Furnace Lewis Farm

Weekend visits linked by illness and family ties in Harrisonville

Mrs. Gerald Morris and son Leo visited Dayton at her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Hallie Knopp. Lillian Jewell stays with B. E. Carl after wintering with her daughter in Marietta. Earl Cowen and family visited Harl Hanning who is seriously ill. Nora Jordan and Kate Wilson checked on ill William Jordan. Ray Markins visited his ailing mother at the Obert Markins home. Earl and Eugene Atkins visited Rutland relatives. Dean Blackwood Sr and daughter Margaret joined son Dean Jr for grandson Allan’s second birthday. Mrs. Louis Gilkey and family returned home from the Russel household.

Harrisonville Gerald Morris Leo Dayton Hallie Knopp Lillian Jewell B. E. Carl Martha Warren Marietta Earl Cowen Ashville Harl Hanning Nora Jordon Kate Wilson William Jordon Ray Markins Rutland Obert Markins Earl Eugene Atkins George Atkins Dean Blackwood Sr Margaret

Holzer Hospital Notes Discharges and Patients List

Hospital notes list multiple patients including Mrs Donald Garland Mrs Gladys Neal Hillie Jarrett Mrs B F Arthur T E Ridgeway Mrs Walter Sites Eugene Burt Mary Sards Mrs George Ingels Melvin Roberts Mrs Joel Atha Mrs Samuel T Mathews Carlos Dyson and more. Discharges include Charles Ridge and several patients with babies and spouses.

Donald Garland Gladys Neal Jackson Hillie Jarrett Ironton B. F. Arthur Russell T. E. Ridgeway Oak Hill Walter Sites Eugene Burt Mary Sards Gallinetis George Ingels Mason Melvin Roberts Gallipolis Joel Atha Northup Samuel T. Mathews Bladen Carlos Dyson

Senators Taft Connally trade barbs in hot Texas clash

Washington observes a sharp Senate exchange as Taft and Connally spar over Truman foreign policy. Connally accuses Taft of trading integrity for votes while taunting a Maryland senator. The heated remarks spark a rare, tense showdown in Houston after Taft’s criticisms of Connally and the president.

Washington Taft Connally Capitol Senate Ohio Texas Truman Ohioan Sen. Butler Maryland Sen. Millikin Colorado Houston Butler United States

Storm Windows and Doors Promotion

Local ad promotes a 3 percent monthly financing plan through C. E. Schuster on San Columbus Road for Storm Windows and Doors. Also advertises spinning tackle and a full demonstration at SPINNING TACKLE Stop In for gear and sports shop.

C. E. Schuster San Columbus Road SPORT

Infant Landaker Dies in Meigs General Hospital

Joseph Warren Landaker five months died of pneumonia at 8 a.m. today in Meigs General Hospital. Survived by parents and sister Kathryn. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Joseph Warren Landaker John Landaker Meigs General Hospital Kathryn Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Cemetery

Benefits Game Aids PTA And Senior Class

A Friday ladies basketball fundraiser will support the PTA and Senior Class with proceeds split between them. PTA players listed include Beatrice Smith Eva Jean Adams Ruth Glass Helen Whetstone Lacey McDonald Alberta Linscott Helen Kittle Louise Lucas Elaine Davis Beulah Radford Eleanor Cunningham Violet Bryan and Mary Horn. An April 12 bake sale was planned by the Adult Fellowship Class at Elaine McGrane’s home with attendees Mary Horn Violet Bryan Mary Burkey Carrie Nida Elizabeth McCoy Evelyn Aleshire Dorothy Cade Alberta Linscott Pauline Knowlton Marietta Goldsberry and Fay Lawsey.

the Plains PTA Beatrice Smith Eva Jean Adams Ruth Glass Helen Whetstone Lacey McDonald Alberta Linscott Helen Kittle Louise Lucas Elaine Davis Beulah Radford Eleanor Cunningham Violet Bryan Mary Horn Fred Dowler Elaine McGrane Mary Burkey Carrie Nida Elizabeth McCoy Evelyn Aleshire Dorothy Cade Pauline Knowlton Marietta Goldsberry Fay Lawsey Ralph Cagg Norma Howard Sheltering Arms Hospital John Swaim Dayton Rebecca Harrison Earl Morris Columbus Clarence Rutter Preston Tucker William Keeney Betty Mace England Woodrow Cook Athens Henry Haughay Harry Coon Wilbur Powell William Yeager Emma Beckley Ralph Burkey Jon ‘Tipton R. Kovaleik

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report March 13

Salable hogs 5000 head with barrows and gilts mostly lower. choic es 180-225 lbs around 17.00. sows steady to 25 lower. Cattle 350, calves 100. demand mixed with light marketing. yearlings 32.00-33.00. vealers 75.00-98.90. Eggs and poultry pricing listed. butterfat and potatoes also shown.

Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati

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