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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1951

Page

9

Pre-school clinic announced by Glouster superintendent

Glouster superintendent Karl Bodenbender announces a pre school clinic for Wednesday morning May 9. The day’s baseball slate shows American League games featuring New York at St. Louis and Boston at Detroit with noted pitchers, plus National League action and several American Association matchups. Yesterday’s results include multiple scores and standout performances like Gil McDouglad’s six runs batted in and a Dodgers shutout by Preacher Roe.

Glouster Karl Bodenbender Chil New York St. Louis Lopat Garver Pillette Boston Detroit Taylor Newhouser Philadelphia Cleveland Kellner Wynn Gil McDouglad Yankees Ioning Preacher Roe Dodgers Cincinnati Foster Doby Coleman Zarilla Chicago Noren Washington Errasquel Yeean Washington Fox Coan Williams Bushy Stobbs Feller Consuegra Marrero Pierce

Church News Of Glouster And Surrounding Rural Congregations

Local church listings note service times for many congregations including Glouster Baptist Christ and Methodist churches. Notable entries include Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and worship services ranging from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. across Glouster, Jacksonville, Trimble, Millfield, and nearby towns under various pastors.

Alumni Elect New Officers at Glouster High

Glouster High School Alumni Association elected Joe Williams as president Sonny Cotter as vice president and Mary Pappas as secretary treasurer for the year The annual banquet and dance is set for Saturday evening May 26 and plans will be discussed at the next meeting on Monday May 7 at 7 pm in the high school building Organizations willing to help with the dinner are asked to contact the secretary treasurer

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association Joe Williams Sonny Cotter Mary Pappas

Wehmeier Wild Again: Redlegs Fall to Dodgers 8–0

Cincinnati starter Wehmeier struggled, giving up five runs in four innings as Brooklyn builds an early lead. Carl Furillo and Billy Cox homer off relievers, while Dodgers pitchers hold the Redlegs to six hits. Roe earns the win for Brooklyn. Wehmeier takes the loss.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Redlegs Herman Wehmeier Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Wehmeier Dodgers Jim Blackburn Eddie Blake Carl Furillo Billy Cox Redlegs Preacher Roe Roe Luke Sewell Howard Fox Kenny Raffensberger Joe Hattente Raffensberger Gene Hermanski Tommy Brown Dodger Onah Fox Frank Smith Cincinnati Matton Klussewski Usher Ef Wee Joe Wyrostek Rf Sa Vies Bne S Doetetan Rene Ae McMillan Adams Coe SD Blackburn Becks Blackburn Blake Abrams Snider Robinson Bridges Hodges Campanella Furillo Cox Ache Sa RBI Wyrostek Sac McMillan Ryan Kluszewski SO Wehmeier Balk Jorda, Dascoli Goetz

Konstanty Struggles Early as Cardinals Take Lead

In a rough start for Konstanty, the Phillies relief ace dropped to 0-2 this season. The day saw St. Louis surge to first place after a 8-4 win, while the Pirates swept the Giants 7-4 and Mel Queen notched his first victory. Andy Pafko’s grand contribution fueled Chicago’s 3-2 win over Boston. The Yankees' ninth inning burst in St. Louis set an 11-run record, and Washington beat Chicago 7-1 to seize sole West lead.

Jack Hand Associated Press Big Jim Konstanty Konstanty Phils St. Louis Eddie Sawyer Robin Roberts Phil Roberts Braves Jim Dodgers del Ennis Milo Candini St Louis Pirates New York Giants Spider Jorgensen Mel Queen Andy Pafko Chicago Boston Braves Boston New York Yankees Brownies Chuck Stubbs Boston Red Sox Walt Dropo Dropo Detroit Ted Gray Washington Cleveland

Donkey Game Carded At Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant West Virginia hosts a donkey baseball game Monday night featuring Coach Marvin Wetzel's Bruins against Burris Burro, sponsored by the Point Pleasant High School Varsity Club. Wetzel plans to start veterans from the winter donkey basketball series and Burris will use high school undergraduates.

Point Pleasant W. Va Marvin Wetzel Point Pleasant High School Wetzel Junior Burris

Browns Sign Two More Players For 1951 Season

The Cleveland Browns announced contract signings for fullback Emergon Cole and end Jim Martin. Both players joined the Browns last season, marking their first year with the team.

Cleveland Emergon Cole Jim Martin Cleveland Football Browns Browns

Early Wynn To Face A's Under Lights

Cleveland and Philadelphia open a two series as Early Wynn aims for a third win after rest. Cleveland clings to first, half game ahead of Washington, with Athletics buoyed by four new players from a seven man deal. Kellner starts for A's while Garcia is set for Saturday mound duty.

Cleveland Husky Wynn Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Indians New York Yankees Detroit St. Louis St. Louis Browns Athletics A’s Gus Zernial Dave Philley Sox Sam Zoldak Ray Murray Alex Kellner Harry Simpson Bill Wight Mel Parnell Kellner Tribesmen Charley Harris Tribe al Lopez Luke Easter Easter Mike Garcia Bob Feller Bob Lemon Lou Brissie

National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Mixed List

A garbled recap lists leaders and figures from the National League and various clubs. It mentions Castiglione Pittsburg batting .467 and Hodges Brooklyn with home runs, plus runs and hits leaders like Robinson Brooklyn and Doby Cleveland. Several pitchers and other stat leaders are named, though the text is fragmented.

National Leagse Castiglione Pittsburgh Robinson Snider Brooklyn Pafko Chicago Kluszewski Cincinni Adams Cincinnati Hodges Dethree Boston Jethroe Dillinger Fondy Itching — Dickson Pittstah Roe Spahn

23 Colleges Quit Football Shocks Small Schools

New York report notes 23 colleges have dropped intercollegiate football since last season, with Glassboro Teachers and St. Martin's potential leapers. Portland and Rollins quit in 1949. High costs and manpower limits push closures, affecting smaller and some major programs like Duquesne Georgetown and St Marys of California.

Glassboro N. J St. Martin's Duquesne Georgetown St. Mary's California

Faires Welcome Daughter in Fort George Meade Station

Mr and Mrs Phill Faires announce the birth of a daughter at Fort George Meade Station Hospital Maryland on April 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Far Faires Sr Glouster and Dr and Mrs W D Witham Athens. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs C G Faires Glouster and Mrs Burke Witham Chauncey.

Glouster Phill Faires Fort George E. Meade Station Hospital Maryland Far! Faires W. D. Witham Athens C. G. Faires Burke Witham Chauncey

Relief Hurlers Save AA Tilts

In the American Association last night relief pitchers dominated. Kansas City Blues moved within 2.6 games of Milwaukee after an 11th win in 16, aided by Bob Porterfield’s fireman appearance saving a 4-2 win over Indianapolis. Milwaukee led 10-4 after a rainout of Milwaukee at Louisville. Minneapolis Millers beat Columbus 6-2 behind Lefty Hiestie and strong defense by Rudy Rofer and Dave Williams. St Paul Saints won 4-3 at home against Toledo to snap the Madhens’ five-game streak, John Rutherford earning the win with a nine-hitter. two Hens runs were unearned.

Associated Press American Association Bob Porterfield Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Louisville Brewers Indianapolis Porterfield New York Yankees Cliff Melton Minneapolis Lefty Hiestie Norman Fox Millers Columbus Red Bird Fox Rudy Rofer Dave Williams St. Paul Toledo Madhens John Rutherford

Wakefield Trials for Baseball Return with Indians

Cleveland general manager Hank Greenberg is coaching former Oakland outfielder Dick Wakefield for about a week to evaluate his conditioning and potential fit with the Indians. Greenberg says Wakefield, about 29, could still play good baseball if he regains form.

Cleveland Dick Wakefield Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Greenberg Cleveland Indians Oakland Wakefield Hank

Notre Dame Stars Room Together Amid Campus Buzz

Marty O Conor senior guard of the Notre Dame basketball squad rooms with Bob Williams the All American defense back.

Marty O’ Connor Notre Dame Bob Williams

Bible school hosted by H H Wagner in New York

The article lists a series of visits and gatherings in Concord with residents and relatives bringing together families from Athens Morris town Cleveland and Columbus over a weekend. Names include Mrs Mary Jane Efaw Verne Wolfe Nile Sayre Roberta Tinkham Glorigean Romine and others.

Concord H H. Wagner New York Mary Jane Efaw Athens Lee Vogiesang Roberta Tinkham Glorigean Romine Grace Dixon Nile Sayre Morristown Cleveland Jess Werner Columbus John Antle Cecil Antle Wilbur Everett Verne Mills Florida

Church Class Has Election

GLOUSTER The young married couples group of Jacksonville and Trimble Methodist churches met at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Jarvis in Trimble Tuesday evening. Officers elected were Sam Johnson president Rodney Linscott vice president Mrs Maxine Linscott secretary Harold Rainey treasurer Mrs Joyce Johnson program chairman Mrs Barbara Gierhart music chairman Mrs Medrith Jarvis social chairman and Mrs Ruth Rainey publicity chairman. The group voted to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson Trimble Tuesday May 15 730 p.m. Following the discussion a short worship service was held and refreshments were served.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Methodist Charles Jarvis Franklin Cooley Sam Johnson Rodney Linscott Maxine Linscott Harold Rainey Joyce Johnson Barbara Gierhart Medrith Jarvis Ruth Rainey

Bible School Is Planned In Glouster June Vacation Program

Plans are under way for a Daily Vacation Bible school from June 4 to 13 at the Church of Christ for all children and young people in the community. The program will feature a new curriculum with visual aids and handwork, including flannel graph pictures across departments graded by age, with instructors drawn from the senior YP Church leadership training program.

Glouster Church of Christ Y. P. Church

Funeral, visits and family gatherings noted in Hollister report

In Hollister notes several families attended services and hosted visitors. Frank Six funeral, Zanesville. dinner guests include Charles Glamenon and Mrs. E H Taylor. Newark and Marion families visited Phelps and Thompson households. Mrs Day of Buchtel visited daughter Mrs Campbell, and Reece Thompson visited from Zanesville where pastor Mrs Thompson serves. Nelsonville visitors joined the Thompsons for social time.

E. H. Taylor Glouster Tenpie McGee Wilbur Martin Marcia Sue William Brown Newark Edward Phelps Roe Phelps Sid Phelps Marion Ted Phelps Guy Day Buchtel Ernie Campbell Reece Thompson Zanesville Thompson Linden Ave Mary Adams David Adams Nelsonville Thompsons

Kindergarten and first grade eligibility notice

Children may enter kindergarten if they will be five before January 1, 1952, or enter first grade if six before January 1. Parents with children in these age ranges should contact Miss Pauline Myers, elementary principal, or Mr Bodenbender for proper instructions.

Dren Kindersgarten Pauline Myers Bodenbender

Mrs Skinner Dies at 62 in Glouster Ohio

Ruth Skinner 62 of Glouster Ohio died Thursday morning in Athens after a six year illness. Survived by husband Judd Skinner seven sons and four daughters all in Glouster and Chauncey, twenty one grandchildren and four great grandchildren, plus a sister and brothers. Funeral at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday at 1 pm with Rev Gilbert Courtney. burial Maplewood Cemetery. viewing at Blower funeral home.

Glouster Ruth Skinner Athens Athens County William and Mary Withem Judd Skinner Jay Lawrence Willard Dallas Ellis Deilbert Giouster Ee Oe Annetta Nott Marjorie Sabo Melvina Pincelli Chauncey Darrell Withem Gilouster William Barrowman Jacksonville Dan Cox Trimble Shirley Northup Dolly Trace Trimble Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Maplewood Cemetery Blower

Meeting Called by Local Union 9585 Officers

Local Union 9585 president Glouster Albertus Lowry and secretary Robert Payne summon members to a meeting on Tuesday May 8 at 2 p.m. to pay dues. The gathering will be at Arkies place in Redtown.

Glouster Albertus Lowry Robert Payne Arkie Redtown

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