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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1937

Page

6

Thrilling Ohio Marshall grid draw in Huntington

Ohio and Marshall battled to a 13 13 tie in Huntington with a flood of big plays including 90 yard punt return 54 yard kick off return 40 yard pass and a blocked punt recovered for six The contest showcased a powerful Marshall offense against a stubborn Ohio defense as both teams traded scores but could not break the stalemate before 15000 Home Coming fans.

Ohio Marshall Huntington Big Green Bowyer Elkins Adkins Bobcats Mahler Herd Laskin Case Rough ‘Riders Ray Mickovsky Miami Rough Riders Ohio U Dayton John Monk Retu Howard Wertman

Dizzy Doings Highlight Marathon Ohio Marshall Tilt

Ohio and Marshall produced a 60 minute thriller with four touchdowns. Monk Montgomery starred with a rushing score a reception and perfect extra point as Marshall and Ohio traded momentum in a dizzy game. Goody Marcks and Howie Wertman shone for Marshall with key plays.

Marcks Ohio Marshall Montgomery Howie Wertman Monk Montgomery Monk

Indiana Looms As Threat To State Chances

Indiana's Bo McMillin leads a determined Hoosier squad aiming to upset Ohio State as Big Ten title hopes shift after Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State wins. Indiana lost a heart breaker to Nebraska but pursues a landmark upset against Ohio State while Purdue eyes Fordham with a 13 to 0 victory over Iowa.

Steve Snider Chicago U.P Minnesota Big Ten Ohio State Indiana Bo McMillin Nebraska Notre Dame Gophers Andy Puplis Northwestern Wisconsin Michigan Fred Trosko Illinois Jack Dodd Johnny Howell Dodd Purdue Fordham Lown Villanova Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Navy Rice Auburn Colgate Dayton Western Reserve Pitt Carnegie Tech Harvard Princeton Cornell Columbia Syracuse Penn State Army North Carolina Boston College Rutgers Lehigh Middlewest Iowa Michigan State Kansas Missouri Iowa State Oklahoma Kansas State SOUTH Tennessee Georgia Tulane Mississippi Mississippi State Centenary Louisiana State Loyola New Orleans Maryland Florida Duke Southwest Arkansas Texas A. & M Texas Texas Tech Oklahoma Aggies Pacific Coast Stanford Oregon State Washington Idaho Washington State Southern California St. Marys College of Pacific

Griffiths Welcome First Child in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Garfield Griffith of Gallipolis announce the birth of their first child a son born Saturday. The mother is reported as a former Gallipolis high school coach.

Gallipolis Garfield Griffith Gallipolis High School Dorothy Moore Earl Moore Holzer Hospital Griffith Charles Emmert Jackie Franklin Marsh Clara Mae James McQuade

Four Clean Slates Left

The weekend produced multiple upsets shrinking undefeated teams to four. Alabama and California remain unblemished, while Yale Dartmouth Holy Cross suffered losses. Notre Dame, Penn, Rice, and N Y A. posted notable wins as other results shaped the title chase.

Leslie Avery New York U.P Middlewest Alabama Baylor California Santa Clara Pacific Coast Yale Dartmouth Holy Cross Detroit Vanderbilt Fordham Pittsburgh Villanova Temple Duke Nebraska BAMA Kentucky Marquette

No Action by Bishop Alumni Ended Deliberations

About 100 former Ohio Wesleyan athletes met over the weekend to decide on athletic policy. The alumni discussed the school’s Buckeye Conference membership amid football struggles of the past two seasons. Branch Rickey, former OWU coach and St. Louis Cardinals GM, presided at the meeting.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Wesleyan Buckeye Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals

Jones Receives Military Rank Echoes After Nebraska Win

Henry McLemore notes Biff Jones gains increasing respect in Lincoln after leading Nebraska to a 14 to 9 victory over Indiana. The coach, once Major and then Colonel, may earn more epaulettes if the team stays undefeated, while praising the lines and noting backfield weakness without Francis and Cardwell.

Lincoln Neb U.P Biff” Jones Nebraska Biff Colonel Jones Indiana Dana Texas

Holzer Hospital Treats Three Accident Victims

Three recent Holzer Hospital patients are recovering. Paul Cooper, 12, son of Patrolman and Mrs. Bryan Cooper, was struck by a car. William Mayes, 20, was accidentally shot while hunting. Delores Berryman, 39, of Toledo, was injured when her car struck a tree.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Paul Bryan Cooper William Mayes Delores Berryman Toledo

Flyers End Reserve Streak and Take Lead in Buckeye League

Dayton handed Western Reserve an 18 to 6 defeat to end the Red Cats 28 game unbeaten run and seize a top spot in the Buckeye Conference standings. The Flyers, led by Jack Padley, dominated with a balanced attack and rugged defense as Ohio U and Marshall also settled for ties in key games.

Flyers Columbus U.P Ohio Red Cats Bill’ Edwards Buckeye Dayton Marshall Ohio U O. Wesleyan Miami Cincinnati Oo Western Reserve Fyers Toledo Ohio State Jack Padley Padley

Maskers Win Many Prizes For Costumes

Hundreds of maskers and spectators packed Second Ave in Gallipolis for Lafayette Post American Legion Halloween festivities. Three judges awarded more than 40 prizes across age groups 6 to 10 11 to 16 and 17 to all ages. A grand prize went to Bill Miller for a Dante Inferno look.

Gallipolis Second Ave State Court Sts Lafayette Post American Legion I. E. Myers Hollis Wood Viola Plymale Bill Miller Manley Louise Betty Brown Laura Decker Lewis Kent Evans Dan Thomas Larry Johnson John Franklin Layne Daryl Lee Shahan Betty Jones Irene Boster Harry Stewart Helen Ruth Kennedy Leota Walker Jean Higgins Irene Oldaker Earlene Saunders Juanita Morris Paul Sagen Garland Folden Lotta Borden Eleanor Jean Carter James H. Thivener Hilda Walker Thelma Swain Rosa Merritt

Gallipolis High Band to Enter Jackson Eisteddfod

Gallipolis High School Band may compete in the Jackson Eisteddfod Thursday evening November 4. Prof Curtis W. Janssen of Ohio University has been chosen adjudicator of band events.

Gallipolis Curtis W. Janssen Ohio University

Gallia Election Board Prepares for Ballots

Gallia County Board of Elections met at the courthouse and distributed equipment to 30 presiding judges for Tuesday's election. Three mill levies for school districts in Bidwell Springfield Centerville Crown City Cadmus Addison Rural are the only questions. Helen Russell reports nearly 300 absentee and sick ballots issued.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Canton Man Held on Delinquency Charge in Canton

Walter Fields age 30 was arrested Saturday by Chief John Fraley on a Canton warrant charging him with contributing to the delinquency of a six year old girl in Canton. He was held in the county jail until Monday when Canton officers returned him to the city.

Gallipolis Walter Fields John Fraley Canton Fields

Siders Arrest Reveals family hardship in Gallipolis

Cecil Siders was jailed on non support charges exposing a distressed Gallipolis family. Four children are at the Children's Home, one older child is in the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, and a baby remains at home with another expected.

Gallipolis Cecil Siders Siders Ohio Hospital

Cornerstone laid for new Post Office in Wellston

Masons and families traveled from Gallipolis to Wellston Sunday to witness the cornerstone laying for the towns new Post Office building.

Gallipolis Wellston

City fines total reported by Municipal Judge Stormont

Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont reports October fines and costs amount to 215.96 dollars. The report details sums collected during October.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont

Evangelist Rev J A Kemper to open Cheshire meetings

Announcement states Rev J A Kemper of Portsmouth will begin evangelistic meetings at Cheshire starting Monday night November 8. Local residents are invited to attend and hear his sermons.

Gallipolis J. A. Kemper Portsmouth Cheshire

Violin Instructor From Ohio University Admitted to Holzer Hospital

Prof Fe W Ingerham, a violin instructor at Ohio University, entered Holzer Hospital Sunday afternoon for examination and possible operation.

Gallipolis FE. W. Ingerham Ohio University Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights From Local Events

Miss Ella L. Rothgeb hosted a Halloween themed party for about 30 Cheshire Addison area guests including Cheshire Chapter Eastern Star members and spouses. Dr Mary L. Austin, Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, returned from Tucson health trip. Various residents visiting Columbus Akron Cleveland Niagara Falls Washington and Canada.

Gallipolis Ella L. Rothgeb Addison Cheshire Cheshire Chapter Order of Eastern Star Mary L. Austin Ohio Hospital For Tucson Arizona Cora Rupe Akron Cleveland Canada Niagara Falls Washington, dC Laurence Myers Reynoldsburg

Halloween party at Addison Township hosts and birthdays

Miss Kathryn Dale hosted a Halloween themed gathering with many school friends at a vacant Addison Township house. Guests decorated, played games and enjoyed refreshments as Mrs. Dale and Miss Anne Bradbury supervised.

Kathryn Dale Cecil Dale Addison Township Dale Anne Bradbury Arthur Coon California Frank Bell Magnetic Springs Incor Hotel Paul Haskins Reinersville

Bell Telephone workers host festive office lounge party

Bell Telephone Company employees enjoyed a Thursday evening party in the office lounge with clever decorations and refreshments. Mrs. Margaret Davis returned to Columbus after visiting daughter Mrs. C. M. Yeanger and family. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Porter and others attended a fox hunt in Wellston last week.

Dwight Heath Westboro L. E. Smith Milo Wilson Athens County Wilhelmina Lewis Elizabeth Shough Columbus Bell Telephone Company Margaret Davis C. M. Yeanger Homer Porter Charles Porter Emma Harrison Frances Wellston

Georges Creek man arrested for hog theft in Mason County

Ernest Slim Smith of Georges Creek was charged with stealing hogs from a Mason County farm and peddling pork in his area. Deputy Wood and two West Virginia officers found fresh meat at his home and he is held at Pt. Pleasant Jail awaiting a hearing.

Gallipolis Ernest Slim) Smith Georges Creek Wood West Virginia Mason County Smith Pt. Pleasant

Thieves Steal Dressed Hog From Centenary Farm Home

In Gallipolis thieves took a dressed hog from the home of Charles Perroud at the former Ecker farm on Centenary, during Saturday night.

Gallipolis Charles Perroud Ecker Centenary

Rio Home Coming Draws Large Crowd

Rio Grande College held Home Coming day with alumni and friends in attendance. Mrs. Sam Samuels won the prize for best decorated home as the Red Men and Bluffton College team played to a 6 to 6 tie. Community Hall overflowed with skits and a musical program as the village celebrated.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Sam Samuels Bluffton College

Gallipolis Man Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Wastrel Stepson

In Gallia County a man named Walden Darst seeks divorce from Nellie Pyles Davis Darst alleging desertion and neglect. He claims his stepson Lewin Davis, supported by Mrs. Darst, is a wastrel and notes the first husband Cecil Davis is dead. Darst says funds from the first marriage were used to pay Lewin's fines and alimony.

Gallipolis Lewin Davis Walden Darst Cheshire Township Nellie Pyles Davis Darst

Vinton Resident Mathews Ill at Holzer Hospital

Blaine Mathews of Vinton is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital with gall stones illness.

Gallipolis Blaine Matthews Vinton Holzer Hospital

Sheriff Sale in Gallipolis Involves Huntley Partition Suit

In Gallipolis the partition suit Ira vs. Walter Huntley Elven Friend Ewington proceeds with a sheriff's sale on Saturday. Bids reach $352 for a property in the village including a house and several other buildings.

Gallipolis Ira Walter Huntley Ewington

Wilkesville Auxiliary Earns District Merit Citation

The American Legion Auxiliary of Wilkesville received the district merit citation for +activities during the last year. It was the only unit in the Eighth District to earn the honor, which includes Athens, Fairfield, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Perry counties. The Wilkesville unit meets on the second and fourth Thursday nights each month.

Wilkesville American Legion Auxiliary Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Vinton Perry

Aged Widow Lydia C Russell Dies in Thurman

Lydia C Russell age 83 widow of Harvey Russell died at her Thurman home Friday after a stroke on Monday. Survived by three sons Chauncey Columbus Clyde Thurman and Paul Bidwell. Brief funeral services held at home Sunday and later at Bidwell M E Church by Rev R R Denney.

Gallipolis Lydia C Russell Harvey Russell Thurman Chauncey Columbus Clyde Paul Bidwell Bidwell M. E. Church R. R. Denney

Daniels Rites Held for Mrs Nancy Daniels

Funeral services were held at Paint Creek Baptist Church for Mrs Nancy Daniels widow of Civil War veteran John Daniels. Though her home was Gallipolis she died suddenly in Parkersburg while visiting her grandson Frank Daniels.

Gallipolis Paint Creek Baptist Church Nancy Daniels John Daniels Parkersburg Frank Daniels

Vinton Man Arrested for Hammer Assault in Gallipolis

Owen Thompson of Vinton was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Hatfield on charges of assaulting Frank B. Ralph of Vinton with a hammer. Ralph received treatment from a Gallipolis physician. injuries described as not serious.

Gallipolis Owen Thompson Vinton Hatfield Frank B. Ralph Ralph

Religious Meetings Held at Pine Church Near Rio Grafido

Rev Quy H Davis of Jacksonville conducts special religious meetings at Pine Church near Rio Grafido. Miss Ava Hamer of Wellston leads the music. Rev Dunkley invites the speaker as according to the regular parish program.

Gallipolis Quy H. Davis Jacksonville Gold Pine Church Rio Grafido Ava Hamer Wellston Gular Pasetor G. M. Dunkley

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Mitch Johnny Montgomery Royer Goody Marcks Chub Watson Green Stevens Goody Lowa Henry McLemore Cornhuskers Hoosiers Cornhusker Nebraskans Sam Francis Lloyd Cardwell United Press Gem City Eleven By Tommy Devine Miami Eleven Reserve Joe Zotkiewicz Legion Gallipolis Social Notes Philomathean Club Leo Bean Wayne Booth Margaret Jones Hollis Queen L. C. Morgan C. A. Boster Chester Leaper Rio Hold Daniels George N. Court St Lees Bruck Pico Wholesale CO Glouster
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