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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1958

Page

15

Hocking County fishing and hunting events planned

Logan based Hocking County Fish and Game Association will host Jim Thomas as special guest at the Spring meeting on April 9 at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse with a pre talk and film. Also notes a NCA licensed Wild Coon Hunt near Malta April 4 5 and a Zaleski State Forest map release by Ohio Division of Forestry.

Hocking County Fish and Game Association of Logan Jim Thomas Roger Humphrey Darold Sommers Izaak Walton Thomas Channel 4 Columbus United States Canada Morgan County Coon Hunters Association N.C.A Malta Grange Hall Malta GRACE Ohio Division of Forestry Zaleski State Forest Lake Hope State Park Zaleski Ohio Lake Hope Dublin Road Paul Landis Ohio State Department of Education Meigs County Coon Hunter’s Association Roy Arms Coons Meigs County Racine

Hart Smith Fight Set for TV Clash in Welterweights Bar

Philadelphias Hart 22 fights Charley Smith 24 in a TV bout ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Hart has 24 3 1 with 19 knockouts. Smith 25 5 with 12 knockouts. Both power punchers seek climb toward title contention.

Philadelphia Garnett Sugar Hart Charley Tombstone Smith ABC Los Angeles

Ohio U. Baseball Team Waits For Weatherman Play Ball

Ohio University coach Bob Wren plans to start Albion opener next Monday but rain kept the Bobcats indoors in the Men's Gym. He will use at least three pitchers in three innings each if needed and aims to have game-ready arms for the Michigan school clash. No lineup has been announced.

Ohio University Bob Wren Wren Albion Bobcats Bobcat Michigan

Banquet Ducats Now Available for All-SEC Banquet

Tickets for the All SEC basketball banquet are available at the Messenger Sports Department. The event honors the SECAL all star team and takes place at the Nelsonville Methodist Church hall on April 11 with Paul Walker Middletown High School as main speaker and Jerry Lucas as a special guest.

Messenger Methodist Church Hall Nelsonville Paul Walker Middletown High School Jerry Lucas

Hawks Lead Pistons 145-101 in Semifinal Game

The St. Louis Hawks built a 3-1 series lead over Detroit with a 145-101 victory as Alex Hannum urged his team to maintain sharp play to wrap up the series in St. Louis. The Celtics also aimed to clinch versus the Warriors in Philadelphia after taking a 3-0 lead.

Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Celtics Warriors Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Hawks Detroit Pistons Alex Hannum

Lucas To Play In All Star Game June 20

Jerry Lucas of Middleport is named to the first North-South high school all star game set for June 20 at Troy Hobart Arena. He leads in votes from Ohio coaches and will play for the South under Middletown coach Paul Walker with J Franklin Miller assisting.

Lucas Jabana Ohio Middleport Jerry Lucas Middletown Paul Walker Walker Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Middletown High School J. Franklin Miller Pleasantville High School Miller Troy Hobart Arena John Broski Cleveland East Tech Dan Baker Wayne County Northwestern High School Paul Cook Urbana High School

Miss Chapim to Teach at Glouster Elementary

Glouster school board hires Miss Jeannie Chapim on Supt. John Savel recommendation to teach in the elementary school next year. She is an Ohio University senior set to graduate in June with a major in elementary education and holds leadership roles with Phi Chi Delta and Westminster Foundation. Miss Chapim hails from Norwalk, graduating in 1954.

Glouster Jeannie Chapim Glouster School Board John Savel Miss Chapim Ohio University Phi Chi Delta Lindley Hall Westminster Foundation

Surprise baby shower for Meg Funk hosted by Kittle home

A surprise stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. Harley Kittle on Monday evening for Mrs. Meg Funk. Hostesses were Betty Riley Bonnie Christman and Ruth Christman with guests including Margaret King Mary McCoy Mary Helen Funk Angela Borders and Joan Brennan Brad and Merilea Funk.

Williams earns decision over Richardson in London bout

In London, Cleveland Williams defeats Dick Richardson by decision after Richardson is disqualified in the fourth round for persistent batting. The Houston, Texas fighter improves his record as the bout ends.

London Cleveland Williams Houston Tex Dick Richardson Wales Richardson

GLOUSTER 39 Attend Ladies Night For Kiwanis JC Clubs

GLOUSTER Ladies Night at the Ho tel Gordon brought Kiwanis and Trimble Township Jaycees together with 39 attendees. Guest speaker Robert E. Minshall of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric spoke on People to People Relationship and screened slides from past Plowing Match Contests held in England and Holland. Attendees included Kiwanis and Jaycees members and their spouses. Maxine Kramer appeared as guest.

Glouster Gordon Kiwanis Club Trimble Township Jaycees Robert E. Minshall Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Maxine Kramer Robert Byers Minshall Holland France Kiwanis Norbert W. Johnston Roger Kittle Richard Guinther Glen McDonald H. W. Wagner B. R

Local visitors at area homes span several towns

In Downington and nearby areas, many residents hosted relatives and friends from Athens Columbus Snowville and Canton. Notable visitors include Mr and Mrs Herb Barnhart with Mike and Barbara, Mrs Nora Church, Mrs John L Clark and family, and Louise Burbridge with Cora Jewell.

Paul Stanley Snowville C. A. Bolens Emerson Boise Sharon Sue Athens Vesta Robinson Blanche Welker Harrisonville Alice Mae Stanley Chester Barnhart Mike Barbara Darwin Herb Barnhart Laura Steinmetz Pearl Robinson Bessie Welch Gwen Knapp Weltha Haning Columbus Miss Haning Glen Haning Clinton Oxley Albany Laurence Oxley Clayton Howell Canton Neva Howell

PTO To Meet At Grade School This Thursday

The Jacksonville PTO will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at the grade school. The refreshments committee includes Mrs. Marena Schultz, Florence Mecum, Ruth Kloh and Mary Russell. A program will be held.

Glouster Jacksonville Marena Schultz Florence Mecum Ruth Kloh Mary Russell

Jessie Wilson Dies Tuesday in Barberton

Jessie A. Wilson, 94, of 3948 Cox Road Barberton died Tuesday evening at Citizens Hospital Barberton. Born in Athens County in 1862, he is survived by daughters Zelma Roach Logan and Nora Holbert both of Glouster and sons John and Robert of Barberton. Funeral arrangements are being completed by Wiley Funeral Home.

Glouster Jessie A. Wilson Cox Road Barberton Citizens Hospital Mr. Wilson Athens County Zelma Roach Logan Nora Holbert John and Robert Barber

Mrs Anna Exenkamper Visits Springfield Family

Mrs Anna Exenkamper visits her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Dave Rothery of Springfield to spend time with the family.

Anna Exenkamper Dave Rothery Springfield

Tebbetts Says Redlegs Ready for Trades

In Tampa Florida manager Birdie Tebbetts says the Cincinnati Redlegs have made several winter trades for pitchers and other talent and remain open to more deals. He notes the club is rich with catchers and that several National League clubs lack catching depth. He adds they have not moved yet and are open to the right offer.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Redlegs Birdie Tebbetts Newsmen

Horse Show Planned At W. Richfield In May

The Richfield PTA plans its Second Annual Horse Show as a Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Point Show. English classes are scheduled for Saturday May 31 and Western classes for Sunday June 1. Proceeds benefit school projects with Joe Rice as chair and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Reeves as co chairs. D Lohrey leads publicity.

The Richfield Pta Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Joe Rice Owen Reeves D. Lohrey

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Outidooirs Bob Redett Smakey Bear Cedarville Lion’s Club Ken Dotson Division of Lands and Soil Soil Conservation Service St. Lawrence Seaway Ae Aeam Becker National Laws Commission Regency Club BY B. Jay Becker Hart. Smith Clash Ohio U Weatherman Pistons Norwalk JC Clubs England U.S Peebles Stuttgart Germany Earl Faires, Jr al Hall Robert Gamwell, Jr Max Morris Elton Swart Bill Roberts Charles Shafer Nick Milhoan Downington PTO Jessie Wilson Wiley Funeral Home Earl Sez Earl F. Mathews, Inc. General Insurance Earl A. Hooper Earl F. Mathews Athens County Insurance Agents Assn Security Bank Chtana Goodyear Silta Mathews Goodyear Store West Union Street Athens, Ohio Tebbetts Redlegs W. Richfield
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