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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1957

Page

11

White Sox slump grounds title bid and Senators win

Chicago in first place tie with New York but manager Al Lopez laments hitting woes as the White Sox end a five game skid with Jim Wilson’s 2-0 victory. Washington breaks a 10 game losing streak as Camilo Pascual blanks Detroit. Eddie Yost and Roy Sievers pace the win with RBI power.

Chicago White Sox New York Yankees al Lopez Lopez Boston White Sox Baltimore Washington Sox Jim Wilson Larry Doby Jim Landis Washington Senators Frank Lary Detroit Tigers

Front Office Job Offered to Dressen by Washington Senators

Charlie Dressen was to meet with Washington Senators brass to decide on accepting a front office post. Offered the upstairs job as coordinator of player personnel, he would scout talent and aid the rebuilding of a last place team in the American League.

Washington Wn Charlie Dressen Washington Senators Ball Club Dressen

Wake Forest Gains End From Hubbard High

Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem North Carolina obtains Bill Ruby end of Hubbard High School star from Youngstown Ohio.

Wake Forest Youngstown Wake Forest College Winston-Salem N. C Bill Ruby Hubbard High School

Indians Place Hurler Herb Score on Disabled List

Cleveland Indians ace lefty Herb Score will miss at least a month after a line drive struck his right eye. He was placed on the 30 day disabled list as doctors monitor his recovery at Lakeside hospital and eye specialists await retina clarity.

Cleveland Herb Score Cleveland Indians New York Gil McDougald Indians Score Hank Greenberg Lakeside Hospital Charles I. Thomas New York Yankees

Gallipolis Plans Local Baseball Team in Ohio Valley Loop

Thirteen residents formed a committee to enter a Gallipolis team in the Ohio Valley Association with Emil Thomas as player-manager. First practice Sunday at Memorial Field. finances led by Odie O'Donnell. 12 more locals intend to join. Merchants may sponsor uniforms for ads. players to bring equipment.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Association Odie O’donnell Memorial Field Thomas Freddy Burdett Tom McKean Neil McMahon Mickey Morgan Merrill Wilcoxen Eugene Elliott H. R. Curtis Jerry Haffelt John Lee Jake Jarvis Pete Burdette Harold Clark

HVA Meeting Set Tonight To Organize Summer Schedule

Officials of the Hocking Valley Association will meet tonight at 7 in the Nelsonville Eagles Hall to organize for the summer season. At least three teams are needed for a six team schedule. Clubs entered include Sunnyhill The Plains and Buchtel. Interested teams should contact The Messenger sports editor.

Hocking Valley Association Nelsonville Eagles Sunnyhill the Plains Buchtel HVA Messenger

Ortega Logart Fight Could Decide Basilio Title Bout

In Syracuse at War Memorial Auditorium Gaspar Ortega and Isaac Logart square off in a 12 round welterweight bout. The Latin American 147 pounders are tied 1 1 in their series and the winner could earn a shot at Carmen Basilio. The bout begins at 9 p m.

Syracuse N. Y Carmen Basilio Mexico Gaspar Ortega Cuba Isaac Logart War Memorial Auditorium

Man Charged In mistreatment Of Young Girl

Logan police charge 33 year old Charles R. Duffey in the mistreatment of a seven year old Hilltop girl. He was arraigned in Mayor Myers court and held on a 5000 dollar bond. His case will go before a Common Pleas grand jury. Juvenile Officer Johnson said Duffey confessed and asked for medical help. Duffey previously served two years in a Pennsylvania penitentiary for the same offense.

Logan Hilltop Charles R. Duffey Zanesville Avenue Francis Myers Duffey Common Pleas Grand Johnson Pennsylvania

Horse Show Scheduled at Cheshire Athletic Field

The Saddle and Sirloin Club of Gallia County will hold a non point horse show at Cheshire athletic field starting 1 p.m. Sunday with 15 classes and trophies and ribbons for each class. Rain date is May 18. A club only pleasure class is the sole restricted event. Admission is 25 to 75 cents with 1 entry fee per class at 1 per horse. refreshments will be available.

Gallipolis Cheshire Saddle and Sirloin Club Gallia County

Estates Appraised In Logan And Chariton

Inventory and appraisement filed in Probate Court lists Walter C. Lehman estate in Logan valued at 13001.24 with 150 in personal items 11351.24 in receivables and 1500 in real estate. Naomi Chariton estate in Chariton valued at 7067.36 in stocks and securities by appraisers Frank Mantor Joseph Hartman and A R Hummel.

LOGAN Walter C. Lehman Bruce Fickel Rolland Bright Ralph W Moorhead Naomi Chariton Frank Mantor Joseph Hartman A. R. Hummel

Cross Petition Filed in Logan Pleas Court

Logan resident Casall R. Mason answers and cross petitions in Common Pleas Court seeking 4000 dollars in damages plus costs from Dan Schiappa of Steubenville.

LOGAN Casall R

Logan Couple Wed In Simple St Matthew Ceremony

Miss Garnet R. Sheets became the wife of Cleon W. Tucker in a half past three ceremony at St Matthew Lutheran Church. The bride wore a rose silk shantung sheath with organza accents and carried a garden bouquet. The groom is a Messenger representative and the couple will reside at 148 East Second Street after May 12. An Easterling home reception followed. Annual Field Day for Logan garden clubs is set for June 23 with a potluck lunch.

California Martha Washington Maid of Honor Icel Sheets Thomas Walsh N. Orchard St Ivy Ruth Easterling F. Earl Sheets Don Solon C. M. Guess Goldie Blum Tucker Logan The Messenger E. Second St Orlandeth Lehman Logan Garden Clubs

Post-Rehearsal Party For Wedding Guests Held

A reception after rehearsal took place at 9 p m on Friday May 3 at 148 FE Second St. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. C F Rauch Dr. and Mrs John E Rauch Mr and Mrs Sheldon Cox and Mary Lou Mrs George Ronald Mr and Mrs F Earl Sheets Mr and Mrs Thomas Walsh Rev and Mrs Thomas C Smallsteed Miss Icel Sheets and the bridal couple Hostesses were Mrs Merl Primmer Mrs Louis Bester and Mrs B F Anneshansley.

Second St C. F. Rauch John E. Rauch Sheldon Cox Mary Lou George Ronald F. Earl Sheets Thomas Walsh Thomas C. Smallsteed Miss Icel Sheets Merl Primmer Louis Bester B. F. Anneshansley

Logan Garden Club Meets at Burr Nixon Home

Ten members and two guests attended a Logan Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Burr Nixon at 392 W. Hunter St. Orlandeth Lehman led the business session while Flora and Fauna Garden Club of Wellston invited both clubs to a May 10 gathering at Central School.

Ida Diltz James Larimer Logan Garden Club Burr Nixon W. Hunter St Orlandeth Lehman Flora and Fauna Garden Club of Wellston Hocking Garden Club Central School James Oteo Nixon

Miriam Circle Plans May WSCS Dinner Amid Family Week

Miriam Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church dining room after a polluck supper. Co leaders Miss Ruth Armstrong and Mrs Neal Shaw led the meeting with devotions and a review of Families Live In Communities. Fifteen members and two guests attended.

Miriam Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ruth Armstrong Neal Shaw Shaw

Pupils Present Evening Program In School Festival

Logan Final grade school music festival continues with six grade choirs performing in two programs at the high school auditorium. Afternoon acts feature first through third graders with songs such as The Little Shoemaker Yankee Doodle Susie Little Susie and America. Evening program at 7 30 includes fourth to sixth grade choirs with pieces The Plaza Blue Bonnets Maypole Minuet and Hu ki lau plus dances and songs concluding with a combined chorus.

LOGAN America Linda Sommers Lowing Jinks Hukilau Susan Blue Armand W. Houk

Youth Loses Driving Right for 60 Days in Juvenile Court

A Logan area juvenile loses driving privileges for 60 days after a May 8 hearing in Juvenile Court following a Route 278 collision near Athens County on April 10. Harold Franklin Malone 17 of New Plymouth was injured in the two car wreck and both vehicles were demolished.

Four Seasons Garden Club Meets in Court House Auditorium

The Four Seasons Garden Club met Wednesday evening in the Court house auditorium with Mrs Edward Dalton presiding. Eleven members named their favorite flower. Mrs R C Smith presented films of Oregon native flowers and trees. A May 22 iris garden tour is planned at Mrs Leon ard Haynes home, 302 Angle Ave. Afterward a cooperative dinner and color slides on flower arranging will follow with a workshop. Next meeting is June 12 hosted by Mrs Charles Dalton with Orlandeth Lehman presenting.

Four Seasons Garden Club Courthouse Edward Dalton R. C. Smith Oregon Smith Leonard Haynes Angle Ave Charles Dalton Orlandeth Lehman

Seven Win Places in Ol Scholarship Tests

Logan Seven Hocking County High School pupils earned spots in district state scholarship tests held May 4 at Ohio University. Scholars and standings include William McGathey 5th in Senior Social Studies III Marvin McDaniel 11th in General Science Union Furnace Julia Beougher 5th in Bookkeeping Barbara Parsons 14th in American History Rose Knox 16th in General Science Rockbridge Ruby Garrett 12th in Algebra I Sharon Whitcraft 15th in Biology South Bloomingville

Logan Hocking County Ohio University William McGathey Marvin McDaniel Union Furnace Julia Beougher Barbara Parsons Rose Knox Rockbridge Ruby Garrett Sharon Whitcraft South Bloomingville

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Druyer Logan welcome a daughter. Admitted: Homer Fe Anderson Laurelville Route 2 medical Travis Barnes Rockbridge Rt 2 medical Mrs Gideon Shark Rockbridge surgery Mrs Wallace Myers Albany Rt 1 surgery. Dismissed: Mrs Walter Whitmer and son Gan Rt 4.

John Druyer Logan Homer FE. Anderson Laurelville Travis Barnes Rockbridge Gideon Shark Wallace Myers Albany Rt Walter Whitmer and Son Gan

Divorce Suit Filed in Common Pleas Court

Melba Clark filed for divorce from Ralph Clark Logan citing extreme cruelty. Represented by her father Virgil Linn as guardian, she seeks custody of a minor child and alimony.

Logan Common Pleas Melba Clark Virgil Linn Ralph Clark

Marriage License for Bachus and Weimar Pair

Jerry Gilbert Bachus 22 Logan U. S. Navy and Lorraine Anna Weimar 30 Logan Rt. 1 at home. Edgar Henry Gloyd 22 Ash ville U. S. Air Force and June Frances Sater 18 Logan Rt. 1 typist.

Jerry Gilbert Bachus Logan U. S. Navy Lorraine Anna Weimar Edgar Henry Gloyd Ashville U. S. Air Force June Frances Sater Logan Rt

Logans churches list Sunday services and events

A dense notice lists multiple Logan County churches and pastors with Sunday schools, worship times, sermons, youth activities, prayer meetings, and midweek events. It includes Church of the Nazarene, EUB Dunkle, United Brethren, First Church of Christ, Church of God, Presbyterian Union Furnace New Plymouth, and Berea details.

Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS D. S. Dunkle Church Council Logan Baltimore EUB Naomi James Rees Louis Price Ladies Aid United Brethren In Christ J. N. Burnworth First Church of Christ LeRoy S Haynie South Haydenville Union Furnace New Plymouth Robert W. Farrow Berea

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