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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1962

Page

11

Sir Gaylord Lays Down Lame in Derby Prep

Louisville notes Sir Gaylord, Derby favorite, showed a slight right front lameness after a morning workout. Donut King was scratched due to a left hind foot infection, prompting plans to focus on the Preakness. Cicada remains insured for Sir Gaylord's possible withdrawal with 18 entries and a purse of 164 650 dollars.

Verne Winchell Ron McAnally McAnally Santa Anita Pimlico C. T. Chenery Sir Gaylord Hayes Chenery Gaylord Hialeah Park Cicada Churchill Downs Donut King Louisville

Best Judo Men Visit Tomorrow

The Ohio University Judo Club hosts a Shiai at the Brandon T. Grover Physical Education Center with 12 pm registration and 1 pm bouts. Top divisions include white green brown and black trophies awarded. noted competitors include Johnny Osaka Rich Owen Don Speakman Chuck Anderson and Soo Pang. Clubs from Ohio West Virginia and Michigan attend.

Ohio University Judo Club Brandon T. Grover The Shias David Ankerbrandt U. S Japan Ankenbrandt Chicago Johnny Osaka Rich Owen Toledo Black Belt Federation of Ohio Don Speakman Columbus Chuck Anderson Mansfield West Virginia Michigan Soo Pang Korea Jigora Kano Kodokan Judo Institute Tokyo

Reds Open Crucial Home Series With Cardinals

The Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field starting a 10 day home stand as Jim O'Toole opposes Larry Jackson. Cincinnati sits 8 11 and aims to spark a winning streak similar to last season's late surge that led to the NL title.

Reds Cardinals Cinnati Reds Crosley Field St. Louis Cardinals Jim O'Toole Larry Jackson

OU Fresh Baseballers Return To Action

Ohio University freshman coach Bucky Wagner warns the Bobkittens against overvaluing two wins over Rio Grande. They travel Saturday for a single game with the Redmen after a 6 2 and 14 2 doubleheader sweep at Trautwein Field two weeks ago.

OU Fresh Ohio University Bucky Wagner Rio Grande Redmen Ohio Rio Trautwein Field

Tuesday Night Bowling Scores and Top Bowlers

Readable lines show league results with scores and top bowlers. Notable entries include high team tripple and individual totals such as 601 for a single and multiple 588 648 scores. The list names bowlers like Omer Standish Bob Horn George Butts and Harry Evans among others.

Carling Royal McBee Acert Bridgwater Machine Martin Williamson Shaft Co Richards Mrcellon Harris ‘Furnihive Belk-Simpson Boas Shannon Firestone McBee Royal McBee Williamson Shaft Warris Furniture Richards Market Athens Apal Abdella Decker Odd Fellows Beasley & Mathy Beasley & Mathews Apella Athens Marathon Gas Rosenberg’s Steppes Beauty Salon Burk Auto Supply Culligan's Culligan Spot Pizza Buck Auto Supply Stroh's Nelsonville Men’s Bowling League Ope Wholesale Blackburn le Burger Daegee Ralph Henry Jack Riley Basil Whitlatch Bob Horn Sels Kenny Cope Harold Smith John Taylor Peil Taylor Wiedemann Cables Adams Gambrinus Posterlae Robrecht High Triple Foster Simgie Ciambrinus Ge Butts Omer Standist George Butts Aga Ralph Nelson Galen Wattle Gerald Blair Bob Cottrill Howard Plummer Dickw Raye Elvin Bean Arren Sayre E Kuhn Ward Harry E Harry Fact Harry Evans Vans Act Vans Y Evans Basil Whitlateee Pai Seth Bob Butts Es Beet Ole Ee Ome Tily Curt Heintzelman Winnie Mowe Roland Mendet

Rothwell Club Tours Historic Wethee Home

Fourteen Rothwell Club members and six guests toured the Wethee home near Millfield after lunch at Hotel Gordon. They viewed rooms and antiques, learned of the cross shaped 100 year old residence, and noted the yard and old stage coach steps. The blind sale netted about 150 dollars with ten dollars to the Youth Center and payments were requested to Mrs. Evert Eddy.

Wethee Millfield Gordon Burt Kozma Kozma Evert Eddy J. Ho Henshaw Norbert Johnston Roger Nittle E. M. Lev T. A. Noon Merrill Ogg Charles Sweeney FE. H. Taylor Harold Wagner Sara Willis Robert Gamwell Sr al Hall W. A. Craft Emmet Eddy Wilma Ferrell Robert Gamwell Jr Ernest Vernon Harry Flora

Jacksonville Grade School PTO Names New Officers

Officers elected to take office at the start of next school year are Ruth Powell president Donna Henderson vice president Pauline Dew secretary and Florence Mechum treasurer The guest speaker was Julia Smith Athens County health nurse who discussed the health program and the PTO funded electric eye chart. The next regular meeting is Thursday May 17 with a social hour after refreshments.

Jacksonville Grade School PTO Ruth Powell Donna Henderson Pauline Dew Florence Mechum Julia Smith Athens County

Luncheon Held for Willfield Bridge Club Member Scores

Mrs Grover Patton entertained the Millfield Bridge Club at a luncheon for seven members and one guest. Elizabeth Willis posted the high score, followed by Virginia Kozma and Emma Mulpas. Also noted: Mrs Oliver Steinmetz, formerly Irene Wolf, was admitted to St Joseph's Hospital for observation.

Ton Millfield Bridge Club Emma Mulpas Oliver Steinmetz Irene Wolf S. High St St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg

Layettes Completed by Peanut Sisters

CHAUNCEY The Peanut Sister's Club met at the home of Mrs. Juanita Dehmann. Mrs. Doris Cunningham won the door prize. Layettes started at the last meeting were finished and others were cut out. Refreshments were served to Peg Schoonover, Jean Ball, Penny McCafferty, Ruth Saffel, Doris Cunningham, Shirley Ross and Cheryl, Lenora Way, Janice Way, Juanita Dehmann, and Marilyn Dehmann. The next meeting will be May 15 with Mrs. Doris Cunningham.

Chauncey Peanut Sister's Club Juanita Dehmann Doris Cunningham Lavettes Peg Schoonover Jean Ball Penny McCafferty Ruth Saffel Shirley Ross Cheryl Lenora Way Janice Way Marilyn Dehmann

Mrs Ley Hosts Bridge Club Winners

Mrs Ern est Vernon won first prize with two tables in play at Mrs Ley's Wednesday Bridge Club. Second went to Mrs Dale Swyers and third to Mrs Nor bert Johnston. A dessert course followed for the prize winners and several named guests including Miss Josephine Hedfelt and Mrs T A Noon.

Church Schedules and Local Notices in The Messenger

The May 4 1962 edition lists Sunday school and worship times for Chauncey Morristown Concord Pilgrim Holiness Church of God Millfield Parish Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble with various class sessions and midweek meetings. Also notes King Rex as Mardi Gras potentate of New Orleans appearing in 1872.

Church of Christ Greens Run K. D. Sedgwick Chauncey Taylor Ridge J. A. Long Millfield Trimble King Rex New Orleans

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