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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
12
Four Washington pitchers combined for a one hit victory over Detroit 6-3 as Eddie Robinson hit a three run homer and Calvert Welteroth and Thompson handled the mound. Other AL action saw the Yankees beat Cleveland 6-0 behind Raschi.
Bridgeport reports rising youth interest in small bore rifle shooting. C F McCubbin of Remington Arms notes NRA data show growth in senior junior and college clubs, with about 20 000 junior shooters earning marksmanship honors and 5319 trained field instructors aiding proper training nationwide.
Mr and Mrs EK Bryson hosted a wiener roast and marshmallow party at their Walnut Hill farm. The gathering honored their son Billy on his seventh birthday with guests including Karen Price and Janice Keith, among others who enjoyed refreshments back at the Mellee home.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Bernard of Glouster Route 3 announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Louie to Mr Mickey Bryant of Canal Winchester. Bryant, a dairyman and stock salesman, and Helen plan to marry in Lancaster and then reside in Canal Winchester.
Trimble 4-H Club met last Friday with ten members present electing Jane Glwnan president Janice Kinder treasurer Yvonne Sharp secretary Pansy Rivers news reporter and Yvonne Byers Jacque Johnson recreation leaders The group named the Sunshine Club and will meet again Friday at Jayne Ann Jarvis home with Mrs Oc le Sharp and Mrs Lante leading.
Mrs. Billa Dew accompanied Maude Wi lame to White Croag Hospital for observation on Monday and returned home Wednesday after several months away.
Dogs owned by local and district residents qualified for the next Sunday winners stakes at Jackson by placing among the first five in last Sunday's field trial at Zaleski. Burch's Athenon Princes, owned by Harold Burch of Athens, won the trial sponsored by the American Kennel Club and the Southern Ohio Beagle Association. Dixie Belle, owned by Bob Basex of Athens, was third and his Lad die Boy XII was fifth. Lucky Jeff, owned by Clarence Hunter of The Plains, won first in the 15 inch class, while Walter's Commando, owned by J. D. Vadish of Darin, took second in the 18 inch division.
Reds sit three games back in the National League standings as they host Boston and New York in a crucial Crosley Field series. Durocher’s Giants visit for three games, Dodgers come for a Sunday doubleheader, and Phillies host a two-game stand before Reds’ home crowd. The 1949 Cincinnati Reds souvenir sketch book is now on sale with photos, features, and statistics.
Appointment of J. Smuel Perlman as publisher of the Morning Telegraph Daily Racing Form and Cincinnati Record was announced yesterday by Walter H. Annenberg president of Triangle Publications. The Racing Form circulates in New York Chicago Los Angeles Toronto Houston Miami and Seattle. The Morning Telegraph is published in New York.
The Rev Daniel Teater announces enrollment cards for the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ parsonage. It runs June 6 to 19 daily 9 30 to 11 90 am except Saturdays and welcomes ages six to 18 regardless of church. Teachers include Kenneth Elberst Lanella Jonas and Edwin Carpenter from Kentucky Christian College.
Steubenville Catholic Central High School signed Anthony E. Rubino, 28, to a three year contract as football coach. Rubino, previously an assistant at Duquesne High School in Pennsylvania, replaces John T. Koprowski who came for one year from Hamilton Central High.
Reinhard, formerly an assistant at Glenville High School, is named head grid coach for next fall. The Baldwin Wallace College graduate replaces Frank Civiletto, who will remain as head basketball coach.
Mrs. Bella Hysell of Toledo visited Mr and Mrs Frank McCreanor of Walnut Hill during the weekend. The visitors include sisters Mrs Hysell and Mrs Mc Creanor and their son Rolland from Dayton.
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 7 30 pm. Lunch will be served.
Women of the Moose gather at Moose Hall today at 7 30 p m for their meeting. Baseball note cites Joe Dobson with 47 wins and 25 losses over the last three seasons for the Boston Red Sox.
The Berean Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs Tillie Sweeney's home. Members voted to donate to the Rope Holders missionary project. June picnic planned in Memorial Park with members’ families invited. Hostess served refreshments to several named members.
Friends and relatives of persons buried at Bethel Ridge cemetery are asked to meet May 1 at the cemetery to clean the area.
The Jacksonville 4 H Club will meet at 6 pm today at the home of Mrs Captolia Rob erts.
GLOUSTER The Chit Chat Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Joan Moore. Jackie Cobb was co hostess. Prizes were awarded to Margaret Morrin, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Meade, Pat Faires and Jayne Alves. Refreshments served to several members and two new guests, Mary Trace and Dora Parker.
Glouster unit of The Willing Workers closes its Methodist Sunday School session with a Friday 7 30 p m church meeting. Members are asked to bring can n ion tax stares.
Ken Heintzen of the Phillies and Vic Raschi of the Yankees pitched the first shutouts of the spring for their leagues, marking the opening strong performances of the season.
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