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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

17

Irene McBride Leads Cleaners With 480 In City Bowling

Irene McBride of Kern Cleaners rolled a 480 set to capture individual honors in the Ladies City Bowling league. Feb 25 tabulations show her 60 game pin average at 138 for fourth place. Hess Grocers led in two of three against Cleaners as Athens Buicks moved up, while McBee's men saw Finishing extend its lead with Frank Calvin posting 607 pins over three games.

Rowland Condon Irene McBride Kern Cleaners Ladies City Cleaners Hess Grocers Athens Buicks McBee McBride Mildred Hall Hall Buick Machine Shop No. L General Factory Frank Calvin Floyd Wright Krogers Huck Woodchoppers Charles Knapp John Hogsett Sarah Strawn Clarence Wyckoff

New 600000 Dollar Golf Tour Plan Averts Pro Strain

Jacksonville blotter reports George Schneiter proposes a major revamp of pro golf. The idea would trim weekly $10,000 events to about 10 season tournaments with minimum purses around $20,000 plus regional $2,500 prizes to foster young players and reduce player fatigue. Exhibition matches would fill between events.

Jacksonville Fla George Schneiter Professional Golfers’ Association Tournament Bureau Sam Snead Schneiter Association Pro Snead Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret

Fights Last Night AP Roundup Pittsburgh Akron Results

Pittsburgh boxer Dave Marsh 134 outpointed Jesse Underwood 134 over eight rounds. In Akron Henry Snow Flakes 196 stopped Angel Sotillo 205 in eight rounds.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Dave Marsh Akron Jesse Underwood Huntington W.va Henry Buffalo N.Y Angel Sotillo Argentina

Belpre Reaches Class B Finals With 61 48 Win

Belpre High advances to the district final despite losing Walter Frost and Sam Wharton to first half fouls. Bob Brookhart and Jack Mulligan score 18 each as Belpre leads Frazenburg 15-12 after one, 31-25 at halftime, and 44-32 after three quarters. Frazenburg's Ronnie Connor and Paul Stokes foul out late with Stokes scoring 16 for the losers.

Zanesville Belpre High Frazenburg Dresden Woodsfield Walter Frost Sam Wharton Belpre Bob Brookhart Jack Mulligan Frazersburg Ronnie Connor Paul Stokes Frazeysburg Siotot Theteen

Xavier Loses Tourney Game

Indiana State defeated Hamline 66 65 as Duane Klueh forced a last second shot at the end of overtime. Louisville rallied to a 56 49 win over Xavier led by Johnny Knopf who sparked the late comeback.

Kansas City Indiana State College Terre Haute University of Louisville Indiana State Hamline University Duane Klueh Louisville Navier University of Cincinnati Johnny Knopf Xavier

109 Horses Nominated For Derby

A field of 109 three year old thoroughbreds was nominated for the 74th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. By Derby Day between 10 and 20 will start, with withdrawals common for fitness or injuries. Leading nominees include Citation and Bewitch from Calumet Farm, plus Hal Price Headley's seven entries and Belair Stud's four.

Louisville Reigh Matt J. Winn Churchill Downs Warren Wright Calumet Farm Citation Bewitch Wright Coaltown Beau Dandy Free America Whirl Blast Hal Price Headley Lexington Catsmeon Dole Humdinger Padwag Pennon Pinebloom Ring Piet My Tequest Grandpere Call Bell Relic Star Bout Saggy

Party Hon ors Daughter at Hollister Birthday Event

Mrs. Ed Harry hosted a surprise party at her home Monday evening for Sue Ann Harry’s 16th birthday. Guests included Hollister High School seniors and juniors as well as Barbara Love Hilma Losey Johnnie Hardy Vern Smith and other classmates.

WSWS Group Meets At Home in Trimble

The Jacksonville EUB Women's Society for World Service met March 9 at Mrs. Harry Dust's Trimble home. The program, Seed Sowing by Deed and Life, engaged ten members and six visitors as refreshments were served.

Glouster Jacksonville EUB Women's Society For World Service Harry Dust, Trimble

Meeting Postponed for Senior Progressive Study Club

A Glouster meeting of the Senior Progressive Study Club originally set for Tuesday evening has been postponed until March 30. The change affects all members and plans for the rescheduled session are to be announced by the club officials.

Glouster Progressive Study Club

Junior Progressive Study Club Meeting Set for Monday

The study club will gather at the home of Mrs. Richard Simcox on Monday at 7 30 p m. in Glouster. Members plan discussion and group activities for the evening.

Glouster Richard Simcox

Kiwanis Meet Set In Hotel Gordon Dining Room

The Kiwanis Club will meet in the dining room of Hotel Gordon Monday at 6 30 p.m. The event invites members to gather for the scheduled session in the evening.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

Daytona rider earns place in AMA popularity test first ten

Bill Wattermier of Zanesville drew 2 070 votes in the popularity contest of the American Motorcycle Association earning a place in the first ten.

Daytona Beach Fla Bill Wattermier Zanesville American Motorcycle Association

Notre Dame Eleven Played Before 571,527 Fans

Notre Dame football drew 571,527 attendees last season. The team played a schedule highlighted by strong crowds and competitive games, reflecting a high public interest in its performances.

Notre Dame

Betty Gooding Named Valedictorian at J T High

Betty Joanne Gooding is chosen as valedictorian for the Jacksonville Trimble High School commencement to be held in J T Auditorium on May 25. Lawrence E Cominsky will be salutatorian, with Kenneth Gene Eberts and Christine Martha Yankoski in third and fourth honors. Dr Galen Starr Ross of Capital University will speak. bacalaureate is May 23 and class night May 24.

Kenneth Gene Eberts J.T. High School Christine Martha Yankoski Galen Starr Ross Capital University Columbus

New Officers Elected By Circle

GLOUSTER The Oakdale Friendship Circle elected Bernice Lowery as president Ida Mae Phillips as vice president Madge Harry as secretary Rosa Love and Della Loomis as flower committee. A St Patrick Day lunch followed with 24 members present and guests Lucile Wolfe Maude Vaughn and Faye Clemons.

Madge Harry Rosa Love Della Loomis Lucile Wolfe Maude Vaughn Faye Clemons Pete McClelland N. Chambers Faye Nott Georgia Barnes

Soth Birthday Observed for Mrs Dowler in Glouster

Mrs Frank Dowler was honored on her 80th birthday with a noon chicken dinner in Glouster. Attendees included Raymond Sanborn and granddaughter Etta Darby, Mr and Mrs Sam McClelland, Alfred Darby, Greens Run residents Jean Russell, Louise Skinner and family, and Chester Sanborn among others.

Glouster Frank Dowler Dowler Raymond Sanborn Etta Darby Sam McClelland Alfred Darby Max Russell Jean Greens Run McClelland Louise Skinner Sammy the Plains Etta Pierce William Fox Chester Sanborn

Play Plans Discussed by the Moose Women

The Women of the Moose met on Thursday to discuss staging a fundraising play. Dr W D Witham Delmar Dunlap and Grace Dugan were named to select the cast and begin rehearsals. After adjournment members auctioned food boxes to invited men and held an old fashioned box social.

Glouster Women of the Moose W. D. Witham Delmar Dunlap Grace Dugan

Trimble church presents gift to married couple

Members of the Trimble West Side Church of Christ gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman to present a gift to the couple married February 23. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals. refreshments followed the benediction.

Trimble Trimble West Side Church of Christ Harry Hoffman Emmett Sharp Clem Koons Arthur Palmer James Milhoan Richard White Ernest Johnson Lawrence Palmer Nan Baughman Sam McDaniels Daisy Grandy Valera Samplasky Margaret Cradlebaugh Alice Palmer C. M. Clouston Bobby Tommy Palmer

Inspection Planned by Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM plans the annual inspection on March 26 with J A Hayes as inspecting officer. The Master Mason degree will be conferred and refreshments will be served.

Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am J. A. Hayes

All Day Meeting Announced at Glouster Mission

The Glouster Mission hosts an all day gathering starting at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mrs. M. L. Kimmey pastor announcing. Rev. Alva Shifflet of Trimble is named as speaker.

Glouster M. L. Kimmey Alva Shifflet Trimble

Association Progress Discussed at Trimble Church Meeting

The Shelton Missionary Society met in Trimble Church of Christ social rooms with hostesses. The group explored the National Benevolent Association achievements since 1887, noting six homes for children and six for aged, first in St. Louis. Members and guests shared talks, a prayer service, and a plate lunch.

R. Gooding J. W. Herrold Gertrude Rainey Robert Harvey M. E. Christman Johnson Connie Brown George Shaner Millfield Frances Clark Sally Keeling Gwen Harvey Yvonne Verna Sharp Emma McClellan Mabel Sisson Beatrice Vaughan Rainey Mabel Danford Pearl Christman Pearl Wallace Lucy Harvey Zoe Herrold Ocie Sharp Eva Gooding Joanne Gooding

Contributions To Hospital Is Voted

Methodist Church WSCS met in the church Wednesday evening. A bake sale is planned for April 1 and a $25 contribution to White Cross Hospital was approved. The program, themed That Thy Way May Be Known Upon the Earth, covered Japan as a Responsibility.

White Cross Hospital Japan Ethel Shirkey Lena Maxwell Arlene Davis H. H. Lafferty Lucile Williams

Rothwell Club Group 1 Hosts St Patrick Day Evening

Group No 1 of the Rothwell Club entertained Group 1 at Hotel Gordon Thursday evening. A 6:30 p m three course dinner featured a crystal green and white narcissus centerpiece. Mrs E E Munden read Irish pieces and contests followed by group singing led by Mrs H F Kittle.

H. F. Kittle C. E. Turner O. A. McDonald John Blower Tom Noon J. H. Henshaw Jessie Hill Eva Kientz W. R. Drury Ed Ley C. J. Wilson

Glouster Socials Highlight Visits and Family Gatherings

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives during a busy period. Cecil Lunsford and others joined Mr and Mrs Skinner for Tuesday evening calls, with visitors from Nelsonville and Columbus.

Glouster Cecil Lunsford Marie Hambel Raymond Hambel Jack Stockdale Ida Mason Robert Skinner Jean Jane Columbus Mary Edwards Dayton Frank Cairelli Jack Edwards Alex Poches Ronnie Essa Cairelli J. H. Elias Logan

Auxiliary Meeting Plans District Convention In Glouster

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A Glouster will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall. Plans for the district convention will be made, games will be played, and a potluck supper will be served.

Glouster UMW P. Hall

Temperatures Edge Upward Two Degrees

GLOUSTER The weatherman forecast warmer Saturday and thermometers showed 12 above at 7 am, up from 10 above Friday. Some readings in town were lower than 10 and 12 on the two mornings respectively.

Glouster

Trimble Group Holds Meeting at Mrs Sayre’s Home

WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church met at Mrs. W A Sayre’s home in Glouster for a March gathering. Mrs. Mildred Lantz presided over the business session followed by devotionals by Mrs. Helen Willeke.

Mildred Lantz Helen Willeke Elma Leadinghouse Elsie Underwood Ella Morrison Merle Danford Fern Johnson Sayre Lantz Danford Leadinghouse Morrison Armol Rainey Sadie Morrison Underwood Grace Sayre Willeke

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