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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
11
The item hints at a baseball lineup question by Jack GiLoert, noting ambiguity in player roles and the team’s upcoming game. It frames a debate about who will start, stressing uncertainty and the potential for surprise changes.
A Logan man, 22, arraigned on theft charges tied to copper wire taken from Fairfield County properties. Co-defendants and accomplices listed, with grand larceny counts and bond details. The case includes references to a local football coach and prior team performance, plus upcoming preliminary hearings.
A Logan High School commencement features a human relations consultant, Glenn Massman of Dayton, delivering the keynote. Massman, a former Dayton Foreman’s Club leader and Otterbein alum, will address graduates after an organ processional and invocation marking the 8 p.m. program.
Logan Ohio reports the city board of education approved a welcome program and to hire three teachers for the 1986 87 term. Opal Wylie will replace a resigning art instructor and teach mathematics and visual arts. George Spackey will teach art and assist in English. Charles Faulkner will join high school as an instructor in English and social studies. A fourth teacher’s appointment was deferred. The board outlined plans to remodel junior high facilities and possibly build new wings. May 31 adjourned meeting to study costs.
Ohio University track totals from a Baldwins Wallace loss show Rudy Koletic with 74 points leading the Bobcats. Senior Frank Nixon adds 60, Harold Buchert 54, Don Schulick 44, Millard Mosley 42, Bill Evans 40, with multiple teammates contributing. Ohio has five wins, three losses, and topped the collegiate Charleston Relays.
Fairfield University second baseman Grosso was listed in critical condition at St. Vincent Hospital after a fractured skull suffered when hit by a pitch in the Holy Cross game. A hospital spokesman said his condition was not too good.
Coach Wren lauds Thompson as an outstanding position man though misgivings linger about his rear arm. Hutcheson earns praise as the best all around second baseman Wren has coached, while Ron Nakatsuji, Hawaiian born center fielder, is noted for his judging of the ball and speed.
Ten members and three children attended the Townd Country Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs. B. G. Greenman’s home. Officers for the coming year are Mrs. Earl Wittekind president, Mrs. Henry Louisa vice president, and Mrs. C. L. Baker secretary treasurer. Mrs. Greenman elected new council member. Mrs. John Litz and Mrs. Marion Allen led knitting instruction during the all day meeting. A potluck dinner was served at noon.
Carl Jenkins of Gallipolis and John Haffelt of Mercerville receive praise as district track champions. Jenkins competes in the 20 yard dash at the state meet while Haffelt excels in pole vault. GAHS athletic key honoring the school's versatile standout will be awarded at commencement. Jenkins also starred on SECA Blue Devil teams. Local church notices cover a Couples Club meeting and a prayer session, with members and guests list. Scout Troop 4 met to plan summer camp attendance and leadership.
Appointment system for driver examinations expands to Hocking County. Local exams will be by appointment at the driver license examining station near Logan. Capt M A Mock of the State Highway Patrol notes the system speeds up the process.
Delta Epsilon Chapter marked its silver anniversary with a luncheon at Honka's Provincial House. Attending were Miss Garnet Sheets and several members, including Mrs. John Tschappat, Mrs. Leslie Johnson, and Mrs. Everett McWilliams, in Columbus.
Hugh Beatty of Washington Court House steered two winners at Lebanon Raceway on Monday night claiming Stevie Frost in the first and Bettys Folly in the second to complete a daily double that paid 3.80. Colonel Pal, with Harry Lanner of Elida Ohio, led the featured seventh race for a 2 14.00 time over one mile.
Miss Ethel Bower will be presented to the judge on completed projects including lounging garments decoration as the next sub project.
Kansas star Wilt Chamberlain dominates with 48 points in a Kansas at Lawrence freshman game. Nebraska coach Jerry Bush and Kansas coach Phog Allen exchange jabs over his prowess during a publicized clash.
Logan Rotary members enjoyed a slide presentation on Yellowstone National Park last night. The program featured Herman Humphrey, a Logan photographer, and C. Smallsteed of Plains Schools as a guest speaker or participant.
The Hocking County Red Cross Chapter will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at chapter headquarters. Mrs Earl Elberfeld will chair the session scheduling the election of board members and presenting reports of service chairmen.
Bernadine Frasure files for divorce from Irvin Frasure Jr in Common Pleas Court Akron alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor child and alimony.
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