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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

Page

17

East Tech Seeks Fourth Straight AA Finals Bid

East Tech aims for a spot in the Class AA state finals after a winless season clash with the winner of tonight’s Cleveland St. Joseph-Warren Harding game. The Scarabs, two-time champs, edged Akron Central 52 51 on Jim Robertson’s late free throw. Kent Regional final set for Saturday with Akron Central’s Bruce Moore scoring 20 in a tight game. Joe Siegferth says East Tech, No. 2 in the AP poll, could win the state.

Red Cleveland St The Scarabs Akron Central Jim Robertson Kent East Tech Akron Bruce Moore Joe Siegferth

Bowling results from Sportland Lanes Tuesday

Results list for Athens Typewriter Sebring Lumber Conant Gulf Electric Motor and Fiscus Radio. High scores include Union Grill 2711 in team games and Electric Motor 972 in a single game. Players W Walraven 568 across three games and 217 for one game.

Athens Typewriter Conant Gulf Sk Dalit Deen Nhieneterei Lil Cine Mnennineth Sebring Lumber Co Sebring Lumber Union Grill Conant Gulf Fiscus Radio High Team Electric Motor High Ind W. Walraven Southerton D. Gagle Ray Riggs Southerton Beauty Mathews Ashland Buckeye Cleaners Kitch Cook Bob Hess Neal Floral Athens Rollerbowl K. T. Crossen Post Mahaffey Maytag Wow Union Printing Swea Shamrock Quarries N’s Nee Een Ziegier’s Garage Lawhead Press Eee En Gifford Ene Mani Seres Waterloo Stroh’ Broughton's Lawhea High K. Woogerd L. Hughes T. Crossent Swearingen's Union Printing Co Gas Company Ahler’s Garage Lawhead Press Maytag Gifford Hdwe Stroh's Waterloo Sha Broughton’s

Norms Bowlerettes and League Standings Flash

The page lists teams with wins and losses led by Fiscus Radio Barstow Insurance and Bridgwater Machine. Individual high scores include M Efaw 187 and J Ridenour 458 with team marks Beasley Mathews 835 and Conrath Electric 2307. Other clubs include Cline Welding Supply Conrath Electric and Neal Floral in the standings.

Sportland Lanes Norm’s Fiscus Radio Barstow Insurance Bridgwater Machine Bescoe’s Jones Buick State Auto Bescoe's Ind M. Efaw J. Ridenour Bescoe Cline Conrath Electric Co Beasley & Mathews Bridgewater Machine B&m Conrath

Bowling score and team standings from 1971 event

The list shows teams such as Royal McBee Campus Barber Shop and Kramer’s Phillips 66 with scores and percentages. High scores include Royal McBee 719 for team high, J. McDonald 170 for high single, and J. McDonald 447 for high three games. Standings include Legal Eagles and The Plungers with multiple wins.

Royal McBee Campus Kramer’s Phillips A&w Root Beer Eagles Nightingales Elmer Jones Realt Ywne Kramer’ S J. McDonald Elmer Jones Campus Barbers Kramer's Phillips Legal Eagles the Plungers

Nelsonville Jack and Jill League standings at Midnite Inn

As of March 12 the second half-season standings list ROODEdi cere emeepa at 6 3, Hits and Misses 5 4, and Thunderbirds 4 3. High team bow and individual averages are recorded with Martha Howe leading women at 134 and Winnie Howe topping men at 164, with several players named in the top marks and scores.

Nelsonville Midnite Inn DFE Hee Davictnns Bans Roodedi Cere Emeepa Thunderbirds Bow High Tri Joe Matheny Martha Howe Winnie Howe Ruth Smith Shirley Wade Nelle Patton Jenny Rowland Joe Mathe Fred Wade Wayne Raymond Patton

Baseball results and schedule from midweek games

Wednesday results show New York beat Philadelphia 2 0 and Chicago A defeated Cincinnati 8 7. Washington topped Baltimore 6 4 and Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 10 4. Detroit defeated St Louis 6 3 while Milwaukee won 4 3 against Los Angeles N in 11 innings. San Francisco 10 Chicago N 9. Boston crushed Cleveland 14 6. Thursday and Friday games list pairings and venues across Florida Arizona and California with multiple city matchups and continued spring slate. Milwaukee at Bradenton and other doubleheaders noted.

New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh Minnesota Detroit St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Cleveland Clearwater Lakeland Tampa St. Petersburg Phoenix Kansas City West Palm Beach Tucson Orlando Fort Myers Mesa Miami Scottsdale

Rites For Mr Misner Scheduled

Benjamin H. Misner 71 of Millfield died Tuesday evening at Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Nelsonville after admission for treatment. Born January 1 1890 in Athens County he lived his life there. Survived by wife not listed daughter Genevieve Spears son William Caldwell nine grandchildren sister Bertha Sayers brothers Charles and Harry. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at James Spears residence Little Greens Run with burial in Hilltop Cemetery Millfield. Friends may call at Spears residence.

Glouster Benjamin H. Misner Millfield Southeast Chauncey Harry Mantua Ohio James Spears Little Greens Run Hilltop Cemetery Spears

Trimble Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship Meet

Mrs. Harley Blower hosted the Trimble Church of Christ Christian Women’s Fellowship at her home. Devotions followed Easter themes with a vocal solo by Mrs. Lucy Harvey. President Mrs. Millie Zug led the business meeting and was chosen as a delegate to the State CWF in Marion in April. Treasurer Mrs. Helen Earich reported group progress. Refreshments, served by the hostess and daughter Cynthia, were shared with several listed members.

Trimble Harley Blower Church of Christ Christian Women’s Fellowship Lucy Harvey Millie Zug Cynthia Kenneth Sedgwick Kim Janet Earieth Ocie Sharp Pat Johnson Emma McClelland Hilma Barrett

Thoth the scribe of the underworld in Egyptian myth

Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god of letters, served as the clerk of the underworld and is depicted carrying a tablet, a pen, and a palm-branch in traditional iconography.

Thoth

OU Trackmen to Cleveland for Knights of Columbus meet

Five Ohio University Bobcat track men travel to Cleveland for the Knights of Columbus indoor meet. Participants include John Balough Les Bowman Ray Palmer Ray Fleming and freshman Darnell Mitchell. The event attracts top national stars and serves as prep for the outdoor season.

Ohio U.’s Bobcat Cleveland Knights of Columbus John Balough Les Bowman Ray Palmer Ray Fleming Whiz Darnell Mitchell Eddie Cunliffe Jim Dupree Jim Beatty Bobcats Stan Hunts

Stroh's, King Lumber Cup Top Honors in Logan Bowling

Stroh's Beer of Athens and King Lumber of Logan won major titles at the 7th annual Logan Bowling Association event at Scenic Lanes Logan. Ed McBride won all events without handicap and Ed Thomas with Rudy Myers took actual doubles title. Alva Collins captured the singles title with 626, while Pete McQuade led handicap with 718 and Jack Wilkins had high game at 278.

Logan Stroh’s Beer of Athens King Lumber Logan Bowling Association Scenic Lanes Stroh’s Jim Gault Bob Gagle Skip Ridenaur Ed McBride Jesse Griffith Howard Plumber Ed Thomas Rudy Myers Jim Cole Alva Collins Pete McQuade Jack Wilkins

Glouster Community Development Board Reviews By-Laws

Glouster Community Development Corporation met Tuesday night to review by-laws led by Charles Woodruff. The group set the second Tuesday monthly meeting date and noted dues are payable to Lew Schoeman or Harold Wagner. Members adjourned to inspect the depot redevelopment into a community service center sponsored by the corporation.

Glouster Charles Woodruff Glouster Community Development Corporation Thomas Williams Jr Lew Schoeman Wishbone Harold Wagner Glouster Community Bank The Development Corporation

Gift Exchange At GLOUSTER Chit Chat Club

The Chit Chat Club met at the home of Mrs. Daryl Zimmer with Mrs. Barbara Cox as co host. A farewell gift was sent to Mrs. Pat Faires who moved with her family to California. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Charlene Milhoan and Mrs. Mary Trace with games and prizes won by several members.

Glouster Daryl Zimmer Barbara Cox Pat Faires California Charlene Milhoan Mary Trace Julia Ann Olbers Jody Moore Cynthia Phillips Julia Olbers Carol Lasko Charlene Phillips Ruth Christman Mina Vore Glenna Gamwvell Jane Schoenian

Lakers and Kings Top Pistons in Playoff Setback

National Hockey League score shows Los Angeles 127 Detroit 118 with L A leading the best of five series 2 0. Remaining games include Philadelphia at Syracuse with Syracuse up 1 0 and Friday Los Angeles at Detroit.

Los Angeles Detroit Philadelphia Syracuse

Kentucky Wa bash and multiple college meets listed

The schedule lists events for K of C including Apr 1 at Kentucky with Wa bash. Apr 5 Western Michigan and Michigan. Apr 8 Ohio University Relays. Apr 15 Ohio State. Apr 18 Central State. Apr 22 at Ohio State Relays. Apr 29 at Drake Relays. May 6 at Bowling Green. May 13 Kent State and Marshall. May 15 Miami. May 19-20 Mid-American Conference championships at Bowling Green Athens Messenger March 16, 1961.

Ohio Bowling Green Ohio University Ohio State Central State Ohio State Relays Drake Relays Kent State Marshall Miami

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