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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

10

Austin Hurls Big Blacks To Win Over St. Marys

Wayne Austin spun a strong pitching performance for Point Pleasant as he allowed two runs while striking out seven and walking one. He backed himself with key hits including a two run single in the sixth as Point Pleasant beat St. Marys 4 to 2 to advance to the sectional finals against Parkersburg. Parkersburg had earlier defeated Gilmore 8 to 3 to reach the final.

Austin Big Blacks St. Marys Parkersburg Wayne Austin Pleasant Pointer Dennis Carl Burris Paul Smith Jack Fowler Jake Rainey Burris Rainey Fowler Earl Foglesong Blacks Gilmore Point Pleasant

Expect 10 Starters for 76th Preakness

Sub Fleet and Blue Man are listed among ten expected starters for the 76th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Other horses named include Sam E. Wilsons Gushing Oil Mrs. Walter Jeffords One Count Gustave Smiths Handsome Teddy Jack Amiels Count Flame Armageddon Cain Hoy Stables and Starmounts Primate. The mile and three sixteenths race offers 113270 purses with post time at 4 17 p m EST and CBS coverage.

Harry F. Guggenheim Cain Hoy Primate Starmount E. B. Benjamin CBS TV

Liberty Broadcasting Chief Quits Pending Court Relief

Gordon McClendon, founder of Liberty Broadcasting System with 458 stations, suspends operations claiming a conspiracy by Major and Minor Leagues to block his broadcasts. He sued 13 clubs and league officials for 12 million dollars, saying the Justice Department lacks the will to challenge baseball rules. He vows to return if courts grant relief.

Dallas Gordon McClendon McClendon Liberty Broadcasting System Justice Department Ford Frick Liberty

Postponed Baseball Game Set for Sunday

Nelsonville Lagies versus New Marshfield VFW will play at 2 30 p m Sunday in the City Playgrounds weather permitting. Lebanon harness meet results: Nancy Grimm owned by P M Holsfelier won races five and eight to take an $800 purse.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lagies New Marshfield Vfw Lebanon, v Nancy Grimm P. M. Holsfelier Farmersville, C Lebanon

Kluszewski Sets NL First Base Fielding Record

Ted Kluszewski led National League first basemen in fielding in 1951 with a 997 average, setting an all time Cincinnati Red mark.

Kluszewski Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati

Colleges and careers of baseball pitchers in early era

The Q and A piece quizzes on Vic Raschi’s education at William and Mary College, Beans Reardon era feats, Conrado Marrero’s true age, and Warren Spahn’s consistency with seasons totals across the late 1940s. The data highlights college degrees, wartime interruptions, and career milestones.

Vic Raschi New York William and Mary College Williamsburg Raschi Beans Reardon Browns Nea Garver Hollis Thurston Conrado Marrero Washington Braves Warren Spahn

Bowling Congress Tourneys Bring Top Teams Back

Milwaukee report notes the return of leading bowling teams to the American Bowling Congress tournament after a two day layoff as booster squads gain momentum.

Milwaukee

Washington Team Batting Average Stands at .207 in 1888

The Washington team recorded the lowest batting average in history, finishing the season with a team mark of .207. This historic low reflects widespread struggles at the plate during that period.

Washington

Baseball scores and schedule across leagues

Summary of recent American League and National League game results with key pitchers and final scores. Listed are wins and losses, plus upcoming games in the American Association and a slate of evening and matinee matches across major teams and cities.

Wertz Walks Tigers to No Hit Victory in Ninth

Vic Wertz belted a dramatic two out homer in the ninth to lift Detroit over Washington 1-0 as Virgil Trucks pitched the season's first no hit no run game for the Tigers.

Vic Wertz Tigers Detroit Virgil Trucks Washington

Racing silks tracing to 1762 Newmarket origins

The first racing silks emerged in England in 1762 at Newmarket. The original registry contained 17 color sets. Today the American Jockey Club maintains a listing of 1,759 color sets.

England Newmarket American Jockey Club

Ned Day Elected to ABC Hall of Fame

Ned Day of West Allis Wisconsin becomes the 13th bowler inducted into the ABC Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame election began in 1941 with 11 initial inductees.

Ned Day West Allis Wis ABC Hall of Fame

Athens Area Churches Schedule of Services and Activities

Local church listings detail weekly services and events across multiple Athens area congregations. Activities include Sunday school sessions, morning worship, youth group meetings, choirs rehearsals, dinners, picnics, and evening vespers with sermon topics and pastors named. Notable events include memorial dinners, officer installations, and district conferences.

Canterbury Club schedule at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Episcopal church lists a Sunday program with communion services at 7 30 a m and 9 a m followed by church school and nursery. Canterbury Club cabinet at 10 30 a m and supper at 5 p m. Weekly events include confirmation class Tuesday at 7 30 p m, coffee hour Wednesday 7 45 p m, Holy Communion Thursday 10 10 a m and 4 45 p m, choir rehearsal at 6 45 p m.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal Canterbury Club Woman's Auxiliary Dwight Rutherford

Sunday school and services schedule across towns

Connett Salem Mineral Carbondale list weekly religious events. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Youth Fellowship evenings Prayer services and midweek preaching sessions are noted with pastors. Rev Phyllis LeMaster listed as pastor at Carbondale.

Connett Youth Fellowship SALEM Mineral Carbondale Phyllis LeMaster

Community Church Services and Pastor Notes

Canaanville and Guysville church services listed with worship and Sunday school times. Stewart church school at 10 am and worship at 8 pm with Monday friendship circle. Cottage prayer at W B Spears residence led by pastor. WSCS meets Tuesday. Athens Pilgrim Holiness lists services and pastors Rev Frederick W Haley and Rev N L Russell.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart Friendship Circle W. B. Spears WSCS Frederick W. Haley

Airline Christian Sunday Services and Elections

The church schedules Sunday worship with Sunday school at 10 prior, communion at 11, and preaching at 11 30 led by Pastor James Horner. Election of officers for the year will be held with Harry Love as superintendent.

Airline Christian Sunday School James Horner Harry Love

Albany Methodist Charge Church Schedule and Services

Albany Methodist Charge lists church services at Albany Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple Townhouse and the Rev William H Covert and Rev John I Snedden as pastors. Weekly worship times church school MYF Boy Scout meetings midweek prayer and Bible study are provided.

Albany Methodist Albany — Church Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple — Church Church William H. Covert

The Grand Hard Game of Life Exalts Faith and Struggle

A religious essay urges believers to view life as a grand hard game like football. It argues that freedom and progress depend on hardship, discipline, and effort, praising human striving as part of God given destiny and the drive toward victory through endurance.

Paul Robert Richards Apostles Europe Asia

Church group schedule highlights weekly youth and worship events

Friday 8 p m Baptist-Disciple Student Fellowship. Saturday 5 p m Kappa Beta initiation banquet. Sunday Bible school 9 15 a m worship 10 15 a m sermon What Is Your Life by J B Maffett CYF picnic 2 30 p m high school students meet at church CYF vespers 6 p m Baptist-Disciple vespers 6 p m Mrs H L Hunzeker speaker. Monday Interchurch Youth 7 p m. Tuesday Girl Scouts. Wednesday Junior Choir 7 p m Seniors Choir 6 30 p m Coenicons 7 Thursday CWF 7 30 Seborah Class meeting at ekerch 2 p m.

First Methodist Trinity John M. Versteeg Kappa Phi Interchurch Wesley Sean Board of Regents Sanctuary Sigma Theta Epsilon Copeland Central Ave IMYF Athena Theater Edward D. Brandeberry Board of Trustees Circle III Walton Davies Board of Education Belle White J. B. Maffett H. L. Hunzeker Ekerch

Plains First Church of God Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 am Worship service at 10 30 am Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Speaker O Boggess preacher Rev R E Kelchner pastor

the Plains First Church OF God O. Boggess R. E. Kelchner

Sunday and midweek services listed for multiple churches

Chesterhill offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m Thursday prayer 8 p m Amesville holds worship at 9 3 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Wednesday prayer 8 p m Sharpsburg worship 8 45 a m Sunday school 9 15 a m Pastor H D Frazier heads the program

Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg

Kilvert Church of God Service Times and Guest Speaker

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m YPM at 7 p m Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Preaching by L M Kemmy of Athens with song service led by Frank Bolis.

Kilvert Church OF God L. M. Kemmy Athens Frank Bolis

Church Schedule Highlights Page About Service Times

Sunday school at 9 30, worship at 10 45, prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. The Rev George Halbirt serves as pastor.

Church Weekly Schedule Promotes Three Keys to Happiness

Bible study at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m subject Three Keys to Happiness evening worship at 8 p m Blessings and Woes Wednesday Bible study at 8 p m Friday Men s training class at 7 30 p m Harold J Stanley minister.

Harold J. Stanley

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer and praise at 10 30 p m WYPS at 7 p m preaching service at 7 30 p m led by the Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Sunday church schedule lists services and youth groups

Sunday school at 9 45 a m Lord s Supper at 10 45 a m Worship at 11 a m Message Conscience Junior King Shepherds 6 30 p m Senior King s Shepherds 7 p m.

King Shepherds King’s Shepherds

Church Services Schedule for New Marshfield Pleasant Ton Union

Readable schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m for New Marshfield Union Pleasant Ton and Pleasanton with preaching at 10 30 a m YF at 6 45 p m midweek prayer 7 45 p m Wednesday plus Rev Kenneth D Frazier as pastor.

New Marshfield UNION Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Sunday church schedule with Rev. L A Robinson pastor

Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am evangelistic service at 7 30 pm prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm Rev L A Robinson serves as pastor.

L. A. Robinson

Combined Sunday service with Rev. Fred Thomas Elkhart Indiana

Sunday school and worship begin at 9 30 with Rev Fred Thomas of Elkhart Indiana as speaker. Bob and Helen Robinson direct musical program. NYPS at 6 45 led by Jones. Evangelistic service at 7 30 with Rev Mr Thomas. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 Thursday choir practice at 7 30 conducted by Drell H Goff minister.

Fred, Thomas Elkhart Ind Bob and Helen Robinson NYPS Jones Mr. Thomas Drell H. Goff

Bible School Services and Midweek Worship Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m service. Midweek Thursday 8 p m led by Rev John J Snedden pastor.

John J. Snedden

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

Alexander Presbyterian Church holds a morning worship at 10:30 a.m. after a 9:30 a.m. church school. The sermon theme is A Faith to Live By. Choir rehearsal occurs Friday evening at the church. James L. Hyde is the pastor.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Worship and Bible Service Schedule Names Pastor Mosley

The church announces morning worship at 10 45 am BTU at 6 pm and an evening sermon at 730 pm The Rev William Mosley Jr is the pastor with services on Wednesday at 8 pm

William Mosley, Jr

Methodist church schedule across several towns

OCOOLVILLE METHODIST CHARGE lists Sunday school times, MYF, evening worship and Bible studies. DECATURE HOCKINGPORT LITTLE HOCKING TORCH and FIRST WESLEYAN METHODIST add Sunday schools morning worship and midweek prayer with pastors named R L Phillips and Yorton Clark.

Rural Life event at Bates and Clarks Chapel

Bates and Clarks Chapel host Rural Life Sunday services at Richland Ave with a 10 30 worship led by Dr George M Wilson district superintendent A basket dinner follows at noon A community sing at 1 30 and a farm program led by Ralph Barker at 2 YF at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 conducted by pastor H L McDaniel

Bates and Clarks Chapel Richland Ave George M. Wilson Ralph Barker H. L. McDaniel

Sunday and midweek church services announced

The Rev. Herbert Harris serves as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 am. Evening worship at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting also at 7 30 pm.

Herbert Harris

Mothers and Daughters Gather for Naomi Class Event

The Naomi Class of the Methodist Church hosted an mothers and daughters gathering in the school community room on May 8 with 71 in attendance. Corsages were awarded to the oldest mother Clyde Shaver youngest mother Jean Davis and mothers of the largest families George Shamer and Violet Bryan.

the Plains Naomi Methodist Church Clyde Shaver Jean Davis George Shamer Violet Bryan John Ator Mary Shafer C. C. Patrick Tommy Charles Keeton Thelma Thomas Cade Dorothy Clarence Meeks Mary Jean Patsy Arthur McCoy Maxine Otho Coon Sue Norman Smith Barbara Marjorie Nichols Sandra Patty Joyce Mary Horn Nancy Thelma Linscott Alberta Carrie Nida Pete Loretta Henry Helen Nellie Lee Marilyn Bernita Linda Cynthia McDonald Carla Fae Laovsey Beverlee Shannon Melanie Patricia Jeanette Tipton Joan Helen Kittle Ave Ann Helen Alton Sharon Deborah Mary Burkey Marian Thelma Talbert Betty Patrick Gail Slater Lucy McDonald Marie Michael Betty Robbins Pauline Knowlton Rita Howard Ida Davies Janet Howard Mary Evans Barbara Mason Alta Elva Cooper Elizabeth Burleigh H. A. Tipton Olah Shamer Stella Frame Pearl Miller Guy Osborne Chauncey Athens Henry Haughay George Mason Etta Huston Nellie Bart Porter William Davies William Stalder Leroy Morasca Dayton Mary Meadows Newark George Culver Emmitt Culver The Elizabeth McCoy Alberta Linscott Fae Lovsey Evelyn Aleshire Dorothy Cade Alice Otho Co

Coast Guard Ex Official Dies at Camp

Lt. Comm Harry H. Puller 1805 Jefferson Bird died at his Lake Jackson Ohio summer camp Thursday night. He led the Coast Guard inspection office here for 22 years before retiring five years ago. Survived by wife Ada and two sons, he had lived in Point Pleasant 27 years. Friends may call Crow funeral home before body taken to Madison Indiana for funeral and burial.

Point Pleasant Harry H. Puller Jefferson Bird Lake Jackson Ohio Pullen U.S Coast Guard Masonic Lodge Kentucky William and Addie Taylor Pullem Ada Alice Pullem Donald Pullem Ashland Ky Euclid Pullem Huntington Arthur Pullem Cincinnatti James Sheets Nathan Mayfield Gale Faught Madison Ind Crow Funeral Home Madison, Ind

E. J. Smith Dies at Home in Stewart Route 1

Edward J. Smith 53 a coal miner died Thursday night at his Stewart Route 1 home after four years of declining health. Survived by wife Lucille Robinson two step sons one step-daughter four brothers and one sister. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Sandrock Methodist Church Rev. Richard Brison officiating burial Sandrock Cemetery returning to family home Saturday 5 p.m. from Fawcet Stone funeral home. Friends may call up to services.

Stewart Edward J. Smith Daniel Lilie Vanway Smith Athens County Lucille Robinson Jack Brooks Zanesville Charles Brooks Naomi Fisher John Columbus George Athens Albert New Lexington Harry Boswell Amos Priest Stewart Route 1 Sandrock Methodist Church Richard Brison Sandrock Fawcet-Stone Funeral Home

Anna B. White Dies Thursday at 77

BASHAN Anna Bell White 77 died at her Bashan area home Thursday afternoon. Survived by children Grover Wakeman White Long Bottom Ebert White West Virginia Ora White Charleston W Va Lee White St Albans W Va Mrs Pearl Tanbory Reedsville Mrs Edith Kyle Chester Woodrow White St Albans. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Church of Christ Redbrush Rev Guy Mallory burial in family cemetery. Friends may call Arbaugh funeral home Tuppers Plains then at family residence.

Bashan Anna Bell White Grover and Wakeman White Long Bottom Ebert White West Virginia Ora White Charleston W. Va Lee White St. Albans Pearl Tanbory Reedsville Edith Kyle Chester Woodrow White Church of Christ In Redbrush Guy Mallory Arbaugh Funeral Tuppers Plains

Logan Route 33 accident injures three

State Highway patrol investigated a Route 33 collision a mile and a half north of the Athens Hocking county line. Kenneth Bai, 19, Logan, turned left into Frederick Ollson, 27, Dearborn Michigan, injuring Charlotte Ollson, 28, who sustained a bruised forehead. Ollson was fined $15 and costs for unsafe operation.

Logan Athens-Hocking Kenneth Bai Frederick Ollson Dearborn Mich Charlotte Ollson Ollson Roger Friend

Community Guests Visit Broadwell Area Families

Mother's Day gatherings feature visitors from McConnelsville Marietta Columbus and Athens alongside local residents. Attendees include the Grubb family Westbrook Parsons Oggs Rathburn Fyock James Vandyke Lavender Cook Vandyke and Burke lines. Baccalaureate attendance noted with Hendershot Ogg families represented.

Broadwell Frank Parsons Charles Grubb Richard and Larry McConnelsville Ralph Westbrook Donna Jean Horace Parsons Marietta Albert Ogg Athens Ella Ogg Hattie Hendershot Clarence Rathburn Edith Harold Homer Rathburn Billy Columbus Ralph Fyock Pittsburgh Oscar James Sandra Junior Burton Lee Vandyke Jimmy Ricky Frank James Will Young Hugh Lavender Hobart Martin Parkersburg Cook Vandyke Mae Brown Charles Brown Haze Burke Stewart Herb Roberts Allen Herman Ogg Joyce Ann Maurer Nelsonville Hazel Burke

West Virginia Freshman Star Red Holmes Hits First Collegiate Home Run

Red Holmes, WVU sophomore star, belted a home run in his first at bat in an intercollegiate game. He also shines on the Mountaineers basketball squad as a standout performer.

Red Holmes West Virginia University Holmes

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness

Sincerely I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers gifts and cards also Mt St Mary Hospital and nurses for their kindness Homer Johnson Glouster Ohio.

Mt St Mary Hospital Homer Johnson Glouseter Ohio

Milk bottle pick up and termite control ads

Announcement urges calling 31997 for home pick up of Kasier of Lowman milk bottles and offers service. Kasier Datry A. D. Kasier notes. Marietta Chemical Products Co. provides termite control with price dial 22545. W. E Dicken at 297 W. Union &.

Kasier Kasier Datry A. D Marietta Chemical Products Co W. E Dicken W. Union

Phillip Sommer Dies at 80 in Pomeroy

Phillip Sommer 80 died Thursday at Holzer Hospital near midnight. Survived by daughter Mrs. Raymond Harbrecht of Pomeroy, grandsons Dr. Phillip J. Harbrecht and Eric Harbrecht, Columbus, Robert F. Harbrecht, Columbus. sisters Mrs. Peter Leib er, Huntington. Mrs. Ben Swann, Huntington. Mrs. Eli Wippel, Columbus. and great grandson Robert Michael Harebrecht, Columbus. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy. Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Phillip Sommer Holzer Hospital Columbus Sacret Heart Church Ewing

Local Notes From Chesterhill Community Gathering and Visits

Weekend visits crowd Chesterhill as Leroy Funk from Fort Campbell spends time with his grandmother Mrs. Louise Carr. A Junior-Senior reception, a May 18 Baccalaureate, and May 21 commencement are planned. Mothers Day dinners, grocery store change hands, Rebecca Lodge pot-luck, and a 30 day leave for Johnny Wallace from Korea are noted.

Chesterhill Leroy Funk Fort Campbell Louise Carr Union Hall Paul Weber C. E. Bode Bode Rebecca Lodge Johnny Wallace Korea Camp Atterbury Ind Helen Rowland

May 16 Cincinnati Markets Hog Cattle Eggs Butter Prices

Salable hogs 2300, fairly active with higher prices on several weights. cattle receipts meager and mostly steady with some higher canners. vealers slow. sheep steady. Eggs graded U S and wholesale quotes listed. butter and potatoes reported with price ranges.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati L&d Cate U.S. A

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