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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
2
Speeders tune up at the Indianapolis Classic as 30 Middleport council members travel to Huntington where 500 are initiated. The degree work was by the Philadelphia national team and about 3,000 members reportedly attend.
Elsie Hart Kathryn Schlaegel Anna Durst Mrs John Seakus Minnie Piselstein Thelma Phillips Mable Ashworth Ethel Riggs and Mrs Florence Reyburn attended a White Shrine initiation in Athens Monday, traveling from Pomeroy.
May 25 in Pomeroy three children of Mrs. Mable Thomas had tonsil and adenoid removal procedures at their Main street home. Doctors Daniels and McCullough attended them and report that all three are recovering.
Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Franz at her Colum Bunday home. A former Miss Miller, she died after an appendicitis operation Tuesday. Survived by husband eight children and five sisters Sister Emma Sister Elizabeth of Rochester Minn Bertha and Ruthina of Richmond Va and Mrs Edward Franz of Pomeroy Funeral services set for Columbus Thursday with Mrs Franz attending.
Nine people were immersed in the Thomas Fork creek Sunday afternoon in a Free Methodist baptism service led by Rev W C Fowler of Laurel Cliff church. Assisted by his father Rev Mr Fowler of Athens, the ceremony drew several hundred attendees including families from Athens. The group baptised included Mr and Mrs William Musser and two children Alpha Russell Mrs John Musser Mrs Don Moore and Hazel Fowler.
Vernan McCullough and Howard Hughes attended the Pittsburgh Cincinnati baseball game Sunday. Jimmie Fontana visits Parkersburg relatives. Mr and Mrs Wallace Gienn of Nelsonville hosted Lincoln Hill mother. Alln Radford and James Arnold returned to Zanesville after visiting. Ory Daugherty and sister from Portland shopped in Pomeroy Monday. Lizzie Spohn and sons Ted and Clarence with Theodora Kile Columbus and Lawrence Enle and daughter Elizabeth of Logan spent weekend with relatives on rel street. Mrs. William Wells of Parkersburg guests of Mr and Mrs W Weaver. Mrs Wells was guest of Mr and Mrs J S enbach Sunday. Sylvia McMaster of Columbus and Lide Hawkins of Rutland were guests of Mr and Mrs W L Russell Lincoln Hill. Mrs Val Ebershbach attended aunt Mary Healy’s funeral in Columbus. Lizzie Bartels returned to Columbus Monday after visiting relatives in Minersville. Mrs Charles Wolfe and children were recent Columbus visitors. Mr and Mrs Glenn Chase MaR Richman Eran Harper and Pon Artman visited Charles Sunday and called on J W ONeill’s home. Ruth O’Neil joined the party for a few days. Mrs Morton Webster returned from a week with her daughter in Columbus. Mr and Mrs D W Hennessy were Columbus visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Henry Whipple and party of Huntington were Sunday guests of Phillip Meier and Hortense Case was called to
Application to probate the will of B. F. Darst of Milwaukee Port has been filed with Probate Judge Cora Roberts in Pomeroy.
In American Association Indianapolis defeated Columbus 6 to 5 in ten innings. Louisville beat Toledo 3 to 1. Milwaukee won 15 to 7 against St Paul. Minneapolis triumphed 3 to 1 over Kansas City. American League saw St Louis 11 Cincinnati 6 and Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 1. National League games included St Louis 5 Cleveland 4 New York 4 Boston 2 and Chicago 10 Detroit 4.
Schedules list games with teams visiting each other including Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Toledo Milwaukee at St Paul Minneapolis at Kansas City Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at Chicago Brooklyn at New York St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia New York at Boston.
Box scores note Wiltse relieved in the eighth and Lazzeri noted, with Ruth stealing and Carlyle homering. Shocker and Wiltse split walks and strikeouts as Shocker worked six in eight and Wiltse lasted three. Kiefer relieved for the final inning.
In Cincinnati the Reds defeated an opponent 11 to 6 behind two base hits by Roush and Thevenow and a home run by L Bell. Mueller Toporcer and Hargrave contributed, with Haines earning the win over Mays as Hallahan J and Haines combined for 12 strikeouts.
An incoming passenger train collided with a stationary train beside Munich station on May 25, killing twenty five people and injuring sixty. Emergency teams worked at the scene as investigators began inquiries into the disaster.
By John B. Foster New York May 25 American league shows stronger pitching led by Walter Johnson who may finish top again. Pennock and Shocker bolster the Yankees while McGraw’s era favors a clean up lineup. In the National League rookies Rhem and Keen shine for St. Louis with Donohue leading Cincinnati. Levsen Shaute and Uhlo boost Cleveland while Lyons stands out for Chicago White Sox and Ruether keeps Washington steady alongside Johnson.
Chauncey Independent baseball team plans a Sunday home game on May 30 against Washington D H, the South Central Ohio league champions for two years. Washington brings Moon, Jones, Briggs in the outfield and Lyons, a high school first baseman, plus Moore and Rife. Grimm likely starts for Chauncey against Peters of Washington.
Authorities continued the search for Ethel Stevens six, who was hurled into the Muskingum River by her sister Mabel Stevens seventeen. Mabel stabbed herself after tossing the child into the water and was recovering as she told police she wanted to hide the girl from being placed in a children’s home.
Indianapolis May 35 A score of speed veterans bid for a share of the 100000 purse at the 500 mile classic as 38 cars begin qualification trials. Drivers must reach 85 mph to enter. Pete DePaolo may run two cars while Ralph DePalma Dave Lewis Harry Hartz Bennett Hill Earl Cooper and Harlan Fengler are among entrants with three foreign drivers also listed.
Chicago May 25 Rogers Hornsby of the St Louis Cardinals predicted there would be no .400 batting average hitters in the National League as the 1926 season reaches its quarter mark. Hornsby’s own average sits around .344 with the league misfiring on top results. In the American League the Yankees' Ruth Dugan Meusel and others lift averages high as Murderers Row leads.
Ohio University baseball ends schedule with a visit to Granville to face Denison. A win would lift Ohio to .500 and shake loose a first division finish. Sweeney to start, undefeated except for one loss, aiming to rebound after a shaky earlier meeting.
Two bandits robbed the H. T. Anderson and Benvis garage in Youngstown on May 24 escaping with 390 dollars. They cut telephone lines into the building before fleeing by car.
Ray Bressler, nicknamed Big Bertha, shines for Cincinnati. The Reds pitcher fans hitters with dominant control and helps secure a victory at home.
Over two hundred boys take part in the Athens high school gym display tonight at 7 o'clock. Calesthenics apparatus work boxing and wrestling tumbling and drills lead to a pyramid finale with senior and leaders groups performing special stunts.
In Youngstown a bootlegger was held responsible for the murder of 36 year old Dominic Callo whose bullet riddled body was found in the basement of his home. The case centers on tensions within illegal liquor networks and the suspect faces murder charges.
A new assembly hall and a three story brick dormitory will be completed at the Marysville reformatory this summer at an estimated cost of 30000 dollars.
New York writer John B. Foster assesses the Western swing of Eastern National League clubs noting Brooklyn’s fragile form. Petty’s pitching steadies the Robins in a 2 1 win over the Giants while Dagzy Vance struggles post winter and Connie Mack’s Athletics face batting woes with Cochrane failing at key moments.
Hamden base ball team lost to Union Furnace 13 to 12 in 14 innings Sunday. Hamden seeks a game for next Sunday May 30. contact manager O. S. Ray. Several local residents visited or attended weekend events including Miss Mildred McCoppin Miss Mary Edna Camink Gould Gardner Everett McCoppin from Ohio University.
At a board of education meeting Friday night the following teachers were re employed to teach in Hamden schools for the next term Superintendent John L Stine Principal R L Davies Miss Nellie Goddard Miss Mary Reed Mrs Bess Thompson Mrs Autey Newman Miss Lulu Workman Miss May Harkins Domestic science teachers to be employed later Miss Gladys Potts of South Webster and Mr Alton Templeman of New Boston were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W A Kibby Mr and Mrs A G Willson Mansel and Walter Blame were South Webster visitors Sunday Mansel Will motored to Athens Sunday evening with Miss Ruth Herd of Wellston.
In Stockholm the court mandates skirts must end within six inches of the ground. The ruling notes that most ladies wear trains, highlighting prevailing fashion norms.
Report notes the moon’s noontime temperature reaching 250 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, exceeding the boiling point. Observers discuss implications for lunar conditions and future explorations.
Blake the Cub pitcher yielded 13 hits yet protected a 3 to 1 Chicago victory. The Yankees stretched a 13 game streak by beating the Red Sox 4 to 2. Browns end skid with an 8 to 5 win over the Indians. Cardinals rally for an 11 to 6 win over the Reds. White Sox blast Detroit 10 to 4 with Mostil and Barrett homers with two aboard.
Stewards announce June 28 races with entries across varsity junior varsity and freshmen divisions. Varsity entries include Navy Washington California Wisconsin Cornell Syracuse Columbia and Pennsylvania. Junior varsity lists California Washington Pennsylvania Syracuse Cornell and Columbia. Freshmen feature California Pennsylvania Columbia Cornell and Syracuse.
Bobby Jones, American champion, won his British amateur match 3 and 2 over Major C B Orme rod of Midsurrey. The British event narrows Walker Cup options as Ouimet meets Von Elm and Gardner faces Dickson in morning play. Weather hit the course with 98 ill effects though Americans remain unbeaten in this round.
Willie Dillon from Cuba wins the scheduled 10 round feature bout at Dexter Park Stadium by knockout in five rounds of the opening show.
In Prague France defeated Czechoslovakia with Rene Lacoste and Henri Cochet winning their Davis Cup matches. In New York another young woman, Miss Clara Belle Barrett, plans to swim the English Channel and sails for France on July 1.
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