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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1937
Page
9
Mitch's Musings discusses fairness and open-mindedness toward opposing views in sports. It argues coaches are not silenced by rules and that sideline coaching is natural, while defending coaches' passion and fans' behavior as part of the game.
Champion Jimmy Braddock dodges process servers as a legal battle erupts between Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling Braddock and Chicago promoters over the June 3 title defense dispute Braddock faces possible restraining order and must explain to Judge Atkinson on April 5 planned bout with Louis in Chicago vs Schmeling in Long Island Bowl hinges on contract terms and promoter conflicts involving Joe Gould Joe Jacobs and Mike Jacobs.
Seven teams from Texas Nebraska and Montana enter the ABC tournament in New York City and nearby. Nebraska fields four Omaha five man squads and one Grand Island squad. A Galveston Texas team and a Billings Montana squad debut at ABC, with Chicago and Berwyn Illinois providing the only nonwestern entrants. Monday saw leaders including Elmira's Howard Ennis and Tony Malone in doubles with 1 288 for second. Art Mason Ed Reich of Buffalo posted 1 231 for fourth. Ennis another 638 in singles and Charley Zgoda Buffalo 634 moved to ninth singles and fifth all events with 1 831.
Cincinnati Reds set to face Boston Red Sox in Sarasota as Peaches Davis shares mound duties with Al Hollingsworth and Dick Barrett. Reds batter Brooklyns Dodgers with 9 0 victory in Tampa aided by pow erful hitting and four extra base hits.
Gallipolis Lodge of Elks initiated thirty new members Monday night, the largest class in lodge history, with a buffet lunch served to a large crowd. Othneil Jones and Mrs Jones announce the birth of a son Saturday. Cadmus High School to present a three act comedy Sperd in the auditorium Friday March 26 at 7 45 p m per Darleene Richards teacher.
Frank Matthews a C. and O. Railroad employee and former Vinton resident fell while alighting from his car at his Columbus home and sustained a broken shoulder.
Mrs. Ross Eagle, longtime matron of the Davis girls dormitory at Rio Grande College, has resigned and left for Cincinnati to seek medical care.
The first annual Vinton County Independent tournament starts Friday and runs Saturday at Vinton Two High School two miles east of Radcliff. McArthur, county league winner, has a lone setback this season. Hamden Clover Farm and Wilkesville Tigers bring strong lineups. Washington Wellston combines for solid play. CCC camps also field competitive squads. Each game expected to be closely fought.
Professor Harold D. Fawcett of Ohio State University Training School will address a joint city and county teachers meeting at Washington Auditorium at 8 p m Wednesday. About 200 teachers are expected to attend.
Claude Leonard of Georges Creek in Addison Township invites neighbors to a Grange Hall gathering on Thursday night to organize a community Sunday School. The meeting aims to recruit volunteers and establish planning for the new program in the community.
In New Orleans the Indians hint Mel Harder has regained form after a poor previous season. He has not yet pitched in spring games, but managers expect an early test. Several players are out with injuries or illnesses, including Sammy Hale, Jeff Heath, and Roy Weatherly.
GALLIPOLIS Three pneumonia deaths were reported at Holser Hospital during the week end. The victims were Frank Sharp 62 of Thurman Lewis Bumgardner 80 of Pomeroy and John Chick 38 of Wellaton.
Gallipolis and surrounding areas recover from the Ohio Valley flood. Two months after the disaster carpenters painters and other workers report booming business as streets cleared and homes repaired. Red Cross and other aid restored and livable again with some areas seeing new paint gardens and greenery. Rehabilitation has cost homeowners hundreds of dollars.
Gallia County Grange Officers Conference to be held at the Court House office of county extension agent R R Starbuck Monday evening March 29 at 7 30. Twenty one Grange members are invited along with Pomona and subordinate officers. Gallia County Pomona Grange will meet with Cora Grange on Monday April 5 at 8 o clock with a pot luck lunch.
The report notes brave survivors with injured yet not fatally harmed, grateful to return home under their own vine and fig tree after splendid cooperation from health sanitation and relief groups. No lives were lost directly or indirectly due to the flood in Gallia County.
Gallipolis Huntington Grange will meet in the Town Hall at Winton on Saturday March 27 with Mary Walker as lecturer. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred. An Easter party will follow with lunch. Women members are asked to bring uncooked eggs and pickles.
John Lyons of Moulport was arrested in Gallipolis on two charges selling apples without a license and parking before a fire hydrant. Chief Fraley and Patrolman Cooper jailed him. he was released on bond and will face Judge Stormont on Thursday at 1 oclock.
Misses Mary Millie and Artie Watts and their sister visited Athens. Mrs. O E Watts of Red Wing Minnesota spent Sunday in Athens with Mr and Mrs Merrill Kerr.
The fifth nurse institute for Southern Ohio public health nurses will convene in Gallipolis on Thursday March 25. Miss Margaret Jones hosts locally, with Dr. G G Kincon delivering epilepsy as a public health program and a round table discussion after lunch at Grace M E Church. Transportation will tour the OHE from 10 30 a m to 12 15 noon.
Gallipolis obituary notes 62 year old Frank Sharp who owned a large farm near Vinton died shortly after admission to Holzer Hospital Saturday night. Survived by brother Ernest Sharp and three sisters. Funeral services and burial were held Monday afternoon.
Illness of Attorney W P Cherringtom delays the State versus Ray Beaver non-support case set for Wednesday in Gallipolis. Petit jurors report Thursday as the case of the State versus Alta Younger Beckett for receiving stolen property is to be tried.
Mrs. Charles H. McCormick, aged 90, is seriously ill at home in Green Township after a stroke. In Rutland, England, a decade-long absence of prisoner trials is noted amid sparse civil caseloads.
Gallipolis notes recall Ohio State University students home on vacation from Columbus visits by Coach Laurence Myers and Sarah Robinson. Local events include a K of P hall dance with music by the Clines of Middleport and a Grace M. E. Church Home Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs. H. H. Wilbur.
T. T. Davis of Patriot suffered a heart attack and was critically ill over the weekend but is now slightly improved. Doctors report no complications and expect further recovery.
GALLIPOLIS The Walters Chick Hatchery will color no baby chicks for Easter. Homer W. Walter owner says many chicks are blinded in the process and those sold in stores die from rough handling by children. The practice will be discontinued as a humane measure.
Work to restore the old kitchen at the Our House museum has begun. Old brick will blend new work with the main structure though the buildings remain unconnected. Garden plans await suitable weather conditions per Mrs. C. E. Holzer.
William Hulsharst age nine lies in serious condition at his home in Green Township near Gallipolis after a stroke of paralysis. He is one of the best known German residents of Gallia County.
Mrs Justine Johnson Hall of New York, a successful life insurance agent, visited friends in her native Gallipolis over the weekend. The trip highlights a recognized resident returning to hometown ties.
Live stock prices show a steady advance at the Gallipolis stock yard auctions. Spring lambs lead with a high price of 12.25 dollars per hundred, reflecting brisk trading.
Dr. George Gardner of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics resigns as head and staff physician with effective date April 15. He will enter private practice in Lancaster.
Mrs. Sarah Cather ine Gardner, widow of James W. Gardner, died at her son in law and daughter’s home in Gallipolis after a stroke of paralysis two weeks earlier. She would have been 88 on May 12. She was the last of six children of John G. and Mrs. Damron. her only child is Mrs. Will Hayward. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Hayward home with Rev. L. W. Gishler and Rev. H. H. Wilbur officiating, and burial followed at Mound Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were A. K. Merriman, H. W. McHenry, Harry Maddy, H. C. Johnston, Pearl B. Pierce and Gus Fry.
Gallipolis report notes four year old John Houck died at his Mercerville home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Mary Neibler Houck and seven children: Charles in California Ira and George in Columbus Mrs Ezra Harrington in Gallipolis Mrs Sophia Williams in Patalaska D O Davies in Lancaster and William in London. Funeral services were held at St Nicholas Church with interment there.
Virgil Collins, inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary Columbus from Athens County, convicted 6 11 36 for breaking and entering, serving 1 to 16 years. He is eligible for a hearing before the Board of Parole on a specified date. The notice references parole officials and clerical details.
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