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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1951

Page

9

Cincinnati Hosts Makeshift Cardinals In Rescheduled Tilt

Cincinnati aims to halt a Cardinals squad hit by flu with Ewell Blackwell on the hill after a 4-1 win over Boston. Blackwell dazzled the Beantowners, while Cincinnati’s hitters supported him with early runs and key RBI by Stallcup Merriman and Hatton.

Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Alphonse and Gaston Redlegs St. Louis Marty Marion Stan Ewell Blackwell Boston Braves Blackwell Braves Boston Crew Grady Hatton Earl Torgegon Sid Gordon Torgy Blackie Beantowners Johnny Sain Virgil Stallcup Lloyd Merriman Ted Kluszewski Joe Adcock Stallcup Luke Sewell

National League and American League games listed for today

National League doubleheader slate includes Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn at Boston with drivers, plus St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh. American League matchups feature Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St Louis, with all games scheduled. Additional American Association games include Columbus at Milwaukee, Toledo at Kansas City, Louisville at St Paul, Indianapolis at Minneapolis.

Philadelphia New York Roberts Va Hearn Brooklyn Boston van Dcuyk Spahn St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Wynn Dobson Detroit Hutchinson Trout Pillette American Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis L. Pet Pittsburgh St New York Washington Lee Philade American —Tation Kanes City Columbus Ik

Gabby Street Remembered as Notable Catcher despite Low Batting Average

In New York the Giants edged the St Louis 3 to 2 as Dark boosted batting to .476 with a double and single scoring two runs. Murry Dickson pitched shutout ball for the Pirates against the Phillies 2 to 0 securing his fourth win. The late Gabby Street, famed catcher of his era, posted a .208 average in 499 MLB games.

Giants New York St. Louis Murry Dickson Pirates Phillies Gabby Street

All-Star Game Moves to Briggs Stadium Detroit

The Major League All-Star game, set for July 10 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, was moved from Shibe Park where the Philadelphia Phillies were to host.

Briggs Stadium Detroit Shibe Park Philadelphia Phillies

Baseball scores and summaries from multiple games

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia split a doubleheader as Dickson Fitzgerald and Wilbur contributed to a 6 4 final. St Louis edged New York 7 6 with Poholsky Rice and Koslo Noble in a tight finish. Brooklyn lost to Chicago 7 4 as McLish and Walker held the staff with late scoring. Other games postponed while Minneapolis beat Louisville 9 7 in 10 innings and St Paul topped Indianapolis 7 6 in 10 innings.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Dickson Fitzgerald Church Konstanty Wilbur Silvestri St. Louis Campaneltia American Association Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis

Learn Golf From The Stars Says Nelson On Timing

Byron Nelson explains that consistency comes from starting the swing components together and timing them in unison. He notes weight shifts from left to right foot, warns against forcing a perfect grip, and stresses waggle alignment with the intended swing path. Jimmy Demaret adds that pros profit from the satisfaction of duffers who swing as taught.

NEA Service Byron Nelson Chicago Jimmy Demaret

Graduation Night at Gibisonville High for Class of 1951

Logan Gibisonville High School holds 8 15 p m graduation ceremony for the Class of 1951 with Dusty Miller Wilmington humorist as speaker. Rev M F White opens, glee club performs My Fair Lolita, Raymond Dean salutatory, Milo Kaufman Trees by Kilmore, Julie Lien valedictorian, Dusty Miller speaks on Folks I Like. Diplomas presented by Samuel H Dillon. Graduates include Catherine Kuhn Julianne Lien Raymond Dean Paul Keister Harry Whitcraft Richard McGrady Cecil Moore.

LOGAN Gibisonville High School Dusty” Miller Wilmington Julie Lien Samuel H. Dillon Co. B. Burns Catherine Anne Kuhn Julianne Elizabeth Lien Raymond Lee Dean Paul Randal Keister Harry Albert Whit Gibison- Ville High School Paul A. Carr Velva Brashares Birdie Griffith Genevieve Lemon Frieda Davis Martha Kruger Raymond Dean Cecil Moore Dick McGrady

Vinton County Seniors Set For Six High School Graduations

One hundred ten seniors from six Vinton County high schools will receive diplomas in coming weeks. Commencement plans list speakers at Allen­sville Brown Zaleski Hamden McArthur and Wilkesville with dozens of graduates named.

Logan Women Elect Staff and Scenic Gallery

The Logan Business and Professional Women's Club elected Katherine Myers as president with Gladys Webb as vice president and Martha Steele recording secretary Frances Johnson corresponding secretary and Mary Jean Francis treasurer Opal Wylie program chair introduced George Clayton Shaw who showed Montana scenery from a summer family trip Bear Tooth Mountain range near Yellowstone A cameo of snow scenes in Hocking County accompanied club members at work. Mrs Elric Geelan the Enderson North Dakota mayor and state senator urged audience to engage in local politics. Heart Fund Drive aims to raise about 50 to reach 1000.

Hocking County

Mrs. Anna D. Coughtrie Rites Held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna D. Coughtrie, who died Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital, were held Thursday afternoon at Heinlein Funeral Home. Ministers T H Arnott of Nelsonville and Owen Plumley of New Straitsville officiated with music by Mrs. Esther Jeffrey and Mrs. Marcilla Malone. Pallbearers were Edward Larson, Pearl Cheatham, William Bird Sr, William Bird Jr, Wayne Whitcraft, and William Harris.

Baseball leaders and team stats from a Brooklyn game

A compact summary lists top players and stats: Robinson of Brooklyn 398 runs, Dark of New York 21 runs and 34 hits, Pafko of Chicago 20 RBIs, Metkovich of Pittsburgh and Kruszewski of Cincinnati with doubles, Reese of Brooklyn and Pafko of Chicago and Adams of Cincinnati with triples, Hodges of Brooklyn, Stolen bases by Stanky of New York at 4, Roe of Brooklyn 40 pitches, Jansen of New York and Spahn of Boston with 26 strikeouts.

Robinson Brooklyn New York Pafko Chicago Metkovich Pittsburgh Kruszewski Cincinnati Reese Adams Hamner Philadelphia Hodges Stanky Roe Jansen Spahn Boston

Bailey 79 Dies in Columbus Hospital

Fred Martin Bailey 79 died Thursday at St. Francis Hospital Columbus after six weeks as a patient. Son of Charles and Christina Becker Bailey, he was born in Goodhope Township and lived as a farmer. Survived by widow Mary Jane Kiine Bailey, two sons Clifford of Logan Route 2 and Rolland of Rockbridge, four daughters Dora R Bailey Hershel Prevost Sugar Grove Floyd Kellenbarger Sugar Grove and Richard Rule New Lexington, one brother Daniel Logan. Funeral arrangements by Leonard Funeral Services with time and place to be announced.

Logan Fred Martin Bailey St. Francis Hospital Columbus Charles Christina Becker-Bailey Goodhope Township Mary Jane Kiine-Bailey Clifford Rolland Rockbridge Dora R. Bailey Hershel Prevost Floyd Kellenbarger

Pt. Pleasant Social Notes Honor Eight-Year-Old Cheryl Mitchell

Mrs. G. E. Mitchell hosted Cheryl Mitchell's eighth birthday dinner at 2228 Mt. Vernon Ave. Thursday. Cake creator was Mrs. Charles Stephenson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson and children Bobby, Charles Everett, Mary Kay, Mike Baxter, Jimmy Burns, and Judy Mitchell.

G. E. Mitchell Mt. Vernon Ave Cheryl Charles Stephenson Bobby Charles Everett Mary Kay Mike Baxter Jimmy Burns Judy Mitchell

AAUW Meeting Plans at Hartford Monday

The AAUW will meet Monday evening at Mrs A Keith McClung's Hartford home with co hostesses Mrs Edward Ohlinger and Mrs Ray Proffitt. The meeting opens with a White Falcol Band selection from Wahama High School, followed by a business session led by president Mrs Garrett Green. Delegates to the state convention at Jacksons Mill will speak brief details. Creative arts chairwoman Mrs F W Quillin presents art displays by members including Mrs Harold Senf Mrs Vernon Fisher Mrs Judson Brake Mrs Edward Ohlinger Mrs Ray Proffitt and Mrs William Rarden.

AAUW A. Keith McClung Hartford Edward Ohlinger Ray Proffitt Wahama High School Garrett Green Douglas Rouse Cary Howard Rayburn Edna Burdette Jacksons Mill F. W. Quillin Creative Arts Harold Senf Vernon Fisher Judson Brake William Rarden

Zuspan Couple Returns After Ten Day Visit

Mr and Mrs F O Zuspan of Marion Ohio have come home from a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Hale Blessing at 2203 Jefferson. Sgt Dave Collins of Camp Lejeune North Carolina is spending the weekend with his family at 2208 Jefferson Blvd.

F. O. Zuspan Marion Ohio Hale Jefferson Dave Collins Camp Lejuene N. C Jefferson Blvd

Defense bonds invitation to all citizens

Government urges universal participation in the defense program offering U S defense bonds. Citizens are prompted to buy extra bonds to secure personal safety and national security with carriers promising to provide pledges soon.

America U. S

Judge Harley Meyer Grants Two Divorces

Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer this week granted two divorces. Gladys Friley was awarded custody of the minor child and ordered to contribute to its support on her divorce from Reuben Friley. Wavelene Barney was granted custody of a minor child from Clifford W. Barney until further order of the court.

Logan Common Pleas Harley Meyer Common Pleas Court Gladys Friley Reuben Friley Wavelene Barney Clifford W. Barney

Logan-Rudd Summers in Columbus Hospital Under Observation

Logan Rudd Summers, city employee, has been in White Cross hospital in Columbus for several days for observation and examination. He returned home Thursday and will go back in a month for further treatment.

Logan—Rudd Summers Citymployee White Cross Hospital Columbus

Logan church schedules fill weekend worship and study

Church listings show Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle, Jehovahs Witnesses, Nazarene, Trinity Lutheran, First Presbyterian, American Lutheran Parish, Dundas U E Circuit and others. Services span worship, Sunday school, Bible classes, youth and prayer meetings with themes including sanctification, Pentecostal fire, and motherhood.

Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Stan R. Hanley Jehovah's Witnesses C. Spillman Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klinger Trinity LU Heran Paul D. Holtzen First Presbyterian Henry L. Carr Paolo Israel Henry Tenney Kerwood Martin Harry Vail Eber Mowery Clarence Schwenke Wayne Whitcraft Edgar Work Mary McCray Church Library Presbyterian Farm Rehersal Wctu County Institute Methodist Church Women's Association American Lutheran St. Matthew Paul Warner Luther League Blosser's Capital University Columbus Hocking St. John's Church Dundas Eue Clyde Hinton Dundas Vinton J. Tripp Harkins Weaver Ladies Aid Beckley Sisters

55 Attend Annual Scottish Rite Dinner in Logan

The Hocking County Scottish Rite held its annual dinner at the Masonic Temple in Logan with 55 guests including visitors from Columbus New Lexington and Lancaster. Rev. W. A. Williamson of Columbus Third Avenue Methodist Church spoke, introduced by C. Wood Bowen, county director.

Logan Hocking County Scottish Rite Masonic Temple Columbus New Lexington Lancaster W. A. Williamson Third Avenue

Columbus Woman Injured in Accident

Logan friends learned Thursday of an accident in Columbus involving Miss Susie Krieder a former Logan resident She fell on the sidewalk near her home and was taken to Mercy hospital where doctors found a cracked right elbow and left knee requiring a cast Additional names include William Robert Forbes 23 Shirley Coe 20 Ralph Eugene Clark 21 and Lena Faye Foster 18 listed with addresses Route 1 New Straitsville and Junction City Route 1, reflecting nearby residents connected to the incident.

Logan Columbus Susie Krieder Mercy Hospital William Robert Forbes Neee Shirley Coe Carbon Til Ralph Eugene Clark Junction City Lena Faye Foster New Straitsville

Red-Headed Woman Murder Probe Continues in W Va

Berkeley Springs reports a year into the Red-Headed murder case. Bernard Mills found the battered body along Route 520 near the Potomac River. State Police Corporal Charles Burke leads the probe, sending fingerprints to FBI and agencies nationwide while pursuing new leads. The unidentified victim was 30 to 40, 5 feet 5 inches, about 130 pounds, with red nails and a recent perm, and notable scars. Authorities emphasize the killer remains at large with no clothing for identification. The corpse was likely dead two to four days before discovery.

Berkeley Springs W. Va Hancock Bernard Mills West Virginia Potomac River Charles 8. Burke Burke Akron Columbus Ohio Lancaster Pittsburgh Cumberland Morgan County FBI Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau United States Redhe

Murray High Senior Sermon Sunday Service at 8 p.m

Baccalaureate for Murray City High School graduates will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. Rev. Amy West of Pilgrim Holiness Church will deliver the sermon. Music includes Mendelssohn Priests March performed by Pio Rita Mohaney, Girls Chorus singing My Creed, Girls Trio performing Trees, and My Task. The program centers on the theme If Jesus Had Not Come with a closing Girls Chorus piece.

Logan Murray City High School Amy West Pilgrim Holiness Church Mendelssohn Pio Rita Mohaney Garrett Rasbach Riegger Jesus Ashford

May Crowning at St John’s Catholic Church

LOGAN The annual May Crowning procession will be held at St John’s Catholic Church at 3 pm Sunday with girls from grade and high schools taking part. The statue of the Blessed Virgin will be crowned with floral wreaths as the girls sing. Afterward the procession moves to the grotto to pay homage to the Mother of God with songs such as The Month of Our Mother and On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother. Rev Fr Kimberly of Junction City will be visiting priest.

Kimberly Junction City

Four Men Inducted Into Army From Hocking County

Logan clerk Mary Sweazey announced four draftees left for Ft. Hayes Columbus for induction. The group was the smallest of 13 from Hocking County and included William Quinton Quinn Murray City Frederick Donald Huntchinson Logan Route 3 Eddie Bodkins Logan Route 2 and James Martin Sorrell Mar City. Sweazey also named nine county men who recently enlisted in the Air Force Marines or Navy including Don Mathias Rockbridge Larry Tucker Rockbridge James Vorhees Gibisonville Dean Ferrell Murray City Walter Nelson Logan Charles Gearhart South Loomingville William Smith Logan William Rafferty Logan Boyd Wright Logan.

Logan Mary Sweazey Selective Board Ft. Hayes Columbus Hocking County Wiliam Quinton Quinn Murray City Frederick Donald Huntchinson Eddie Jr. Bodkins James Martin Sorrell Mar- City Sweazey

Congregation Elects Wayne Whitcraft at Logan Church Meeting

More than a hundred members attended the Presbyterian Church meeting in Logan. Wayne Whitcraft was elected to the session, filling the post vacated by John Pierce who moved to Chillicothe. The body approved funds to cover winter storm damage repairs and to paint wood trim on the church and Manse. Further improvements will be discussed at the June 6 Official Board meeting.

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