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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
11
Classified ads must be received by 6 00 p m the day before publication Ads for the Sunday edition are accepted up to 12 00 noon Saturday This notice lists line rates for different ad lengths and the cutoff times for submission.
Chauncey-Dover High School seniors, thirty five strong, depart by chartered Greyhound for a four day Washington visit next Sunday. They tour Gettysburg, Capitol, Smithsonian, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Naval Academy at Annapolis, and shop in Washington area. Sponsors are Mrs. Leah Featherston and Sam Price.
The St. Louis Cardinals overcome a 2-0 deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2. Jed Schoendienst and Bill Howerton delivered the tying and winning runs as Cloyd Boyer earned the win and Joe Hatten took the loss.
Don Olney of Circleville shot 42 36 78 to beat Athens' Dick Guthrie 40 41 81 2 to 1. Jack Algeo defeated Al Sabine 85 by 8 to 0. Dick Buskirk won 88 over John Smith 93 3 to 0. Dan Musser beat Jim Widdoes 93 44 244 to 34.
Dr Eddie Anderson will coach the 1950 College All Stars in the Soldier Field game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 11. He returns to Holy Cross this year after leading Iowa from 1939 to 1949 with wartime gaps and will become the All Stars’ second head coach. The squad’s camp moves from Northwestern to St John s Military Academy at Delafield Wisconsin beginning July 21 and the roster is cut from 70 to 50 players.
Penn State basketball coaches Elmer Gross and John Egli along with star scorer Marty Costa are identified as Purple Heart veterans in a feature highlighting their military service and athletic careers.
Wahama White Falcons walloped Gallia Academy 15 to 1 at Mason. Gene Hesson driven by three for three led an 11-run first inning supported by Lou Gilland and Jimmy Layne. Jack Johnson and Jack Hesson combined for five no hit innings as Gallia failed on offense.
Pete Witt chief pinboy of the American Bowling Congress says the 60 day ABC tournament’s pinsetting will be easier by about 53 million pounds. Automatic ball lifts and semi automatic pin setters cut game time from eight to seven minutes, saving 210 768 minutes 3512 8 hours. The new gear speeds pit end operations and aims for faster smoother accurate pinsetting.
Several new members will be invested with tenderfoot rank tonight at seven o clock when Troop 66 Boy Scouts meets at the troop room in the K of P building. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Montreal fighter Laurent Dau thuille 158 beat Steve Belloise 161 in New York. Chicago’s Lafayette Drum mond 153 outpointed Earl Wenborne 158 in Lincoln. Roland La Starza 185 knocked out Jimmy Walls 187 in Englewood. Danny Webb 135 outpointed Ray Edwards 135 in Saint John.
SPORTS MIRROR TODAY reports that the first two weeks of Major League baseball drew 1,728,534 fans. FIVE YEARS AGO notes Frankie Zak of the Pittsburgh Pirates entered military service. TEN YEARS AGO recalls Oscar Grimes of the Cleveland Indians suffering broken cheek bones from a line drive. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO mentions Carl Hubbell winning his third game as the New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds.
About 60 persons from Chauncey Athens Glouster and Bartlett attended a potluck in Chauncey high school auditorium. The event doubled as a reception for Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Schaeffer helping Rev. Benjamin Mowery's district churches.
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville will host the Brotherhood meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Fred Kempton, president, announced a business session a program and refreshments will follow the gathering.
Kenneth Reeves and Mrs Reeves and children Kenna Lee and John Edward have returned to Alexandria Virginia after a week with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Rhoda McCathran in Chauncey with Mrs Reeves parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackford 67 Mill St
Admitted were Mrs. Dora Hewitt of Nelsonville Route and Mrs. Oma Campbell of Hemlock and Mrs. Robert G. Lehman of Nelsonville Route 2. Discharged was Master James Arthur McCall of Murray City.
Nelsonville notes record a fourth birthday party for Jerrie Lynn Forbes hosted by her mother Mrs. Gerald Forbes on April 27. Refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mrs. Robert O Neil and Peggy and Bobby, Mrs. Robert Delong and Michael, Mrs. Joe Wallace and Joey, Mrs. Bob Shafer and Lynn, Mrs. Harry Blimes and Kitty Lynn, Miss Mary Lou Wallace, Charlie Wallace, Baney Goss, Sharon Tabbott, Butchie Champ, Joyce Forbes, Sandra Forbes, Larry Williams, Mrs. Lucille Goss, Miss Bessie Lee Forbes, and Mrs. Margaret Milholland.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Richardson announce the marriage of their son Bill Whitlatch to Norma Tolbert daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tolbert of Glouster. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Mathias of the U B Church at Jacksonville on Friday April 28 at 3 30 p m. The bride wore a blue satin dress with white accessories and a rose bud corsage. The couple reside at 23 Summit St Glouster.
Mrs Homer Warehime will entertain the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her home Wednesday evening. The event gathers longtime members for a social evening and visiting in a local community setting.
Mrs. William Henderson Vaught 80 of 908 East Main Street died in Beckley West Virginia at 6 30 p m Monday She was honorary vice president of the National Society of Daughters of America Surviving husband a son Robert Vaught Summersville WV a brother Dr Gary Hogg Lewisburg VA and three grandchildren Three sons preceded her in death Funeral services will be at her home Thursday at 2 p m burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at the home after tonight
Nelsonville Valley Lodge 169 Knights of Pythias will hold a hall gathering Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Fifty year pins will be presented at the meeting and refreshments will be served.
McBee Office bowling team of Athens finished 12th among 36 booster squads at Columbus for an ABC tournament, earning a $30 prize on a 2401 team score. Individual scores include Riley 556, Merrick 448, Tribe 456, Wolfe 439, Eschenbacher 502. Totals 800 856 745 for 2041.
Mrs. Marie Love of Columbus visited Chauncey to see her parents and grandmother at 20 Elm Street and 109 Converse Street and her mother in law at 41 Mill Street. In Chauncey, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brickles of Pomeroy were guests of aunts Adelaide Stanley and Martha Crow at 68 Main Street.
Third event in a Logan Eagles Lodge series promoted by Hart Enterprises of Columbus. Main bout features Sammy Wrangler of Parkersburg and Gentleman Dan Morris of Columbus in a one fall 60 minute match. Also scheduled Jack Bernard of Zanesville vs Jack Mitters of Columbus in a return engagement.
Markets in Cincinnati show hogs 4000 salable with barrows 15 to 25 cents higher than Monday. Sows steady with good and choice hogs 18.00 per 180 225 lbs. Cattle 500 and calves 600 with steers up to 29.00 and heifers near 27.75. Poultry prices list light broilers 31 and light fryers 31, heavy hens 21-22, old roosters 14-15, potatoes 3.00-4.85.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank and the latter's mother Mrs. Martha Crow and aunt Mrs. Adelaide Stanley were in Laurelville Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Armstrong. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kyle in Kingston, Ohio. They are nephews and nieces of Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Stanley.
Mrs Shirley Thomas a longtime Logan Chauncey teacher spent the weekend with her parents in law Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas at their home.
The Ohio University Pershing Rifles beat Ohio State 1710 to 1634 at Columbus in a shoulder to shoulder match. William White led OU with 377 of 400 in a high scoring pistol event and Bernard Davis topped 145 of 200 in a 20 shot off hand match. OU and OSU plan a return match on OU range next Saturday before OU departs May 18 for Kentucky to compete in regimental Pershing Rifles matches.
Notice lists Erle Bridgewater Jr of Athens Ohio appointed administrator de bonis non of Oscar Roy Davis estate. Also seeks sealed bids by May 12 1950 for one fire engine with 300 gallon booster tank and 500 gallon pump, bids require $500 certified check, bids open at City Service Safety Director office.
The adult choir will rehearse Tuesday night instead of Thursday due to Chauncey high school's Senior Class play.
Mrs. Ida McPher of 8 Main Street Chauncey spent the weekend visiting Mrs. Ida Lantz in Trimble.
The Nelsonville Eagles and guests entertain with a vaudeville program at the hall tonight at 8:30 followed by a dance.
The primary department of the Christian Church will meet at the church on Wednesday at 3 30 p m to rehearse for Mother's Day activities.
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