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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1947

Page

6

Bishops Here Saturday For Conditional Contest

Ohio University faces the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan in a set up game Saturday as the Bobcats aim to rebound from a four game losing streak. Cincinnati Bearcats exploded with four aerial touchdowns and Ohio’s defense struggles highlighted by pass defense lapses.

Harold Wise Cincinnati Bearcats Roger Stephens Stephens Tom O'Malley Don McMillan Bobcats Bearcat Ed Glavac Chris Stefan Rogers Stephens Uc’s Ohio Ohio U Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern Delaware Jim Dougherty

Alabama ready to decide South bowl fate in key games

Alabama faces Kentucky and potential showdowns with Georgia Tech LSU and Ole Miss as Harry Gilmer leads a push to secure South bowl bids. Texas loss to SMU may shift Cotton Bowl plans to the Sugar Bowl while Notre Dame surpasses several aerial totals and Yale and Dartmouth post strong passing numbers in the East.

Crimson Tide Kentucky Harry Gilmer Georgia Tech Louisiana State Ole Miss Texas Southern Methodist Notre Dame Yale Dartmouth

Officials Courtesy Highlight In Northwestern Football

During the recent Indiana Northwestern game Flood shows sportsmanship by asking an official for clearance to enter the field. The official responds that the coach will be ready to send him in. The score recap lists Nevada over St Louis 27-21, San Francisco over Santa Clara 20-9, and high school and local bowling/industrial scores.

Indiana Northwestern Red Nevada St. Louis San Francisco Santa Clara Cleveland Lincoln Cleveland John Marshall Parma Berea G. Lima St. Rose Columbus Hals Family Cincinnati St. Xavier Cincinnati Elder Newport Catholic Springfield Catholic

Pro-Down Gil Short Step Start in Balanced Glide

A four step approach for right handed bowlers begins with a short step on the right foot to start a balanced glide. Rhythm and coordinated delivery let the ball do the work, guiding placement and speed for effective results.

NEA Catherine Pellmeth

Final Week Set for Scholastic Teams in Southeastern Ohio

Gallia Academy clinches SEC football title with 13-0 over Nelsonville as Athens chases second place with a 27-6 win over Jackson. Key games pit Athens vs Nelsonville, Gallia vs Wellston, Logan vs Middleport, Pomeroy vs Jackson Ironmen, and McArthur at Bremen plus Oak Hill open date.

Gallia Academy Nelsonville Athens As Lep Atlntan Yvelissat Jackson Greyhounds Logan Downs Middleport Bulldogs Chiefs Hocking Countians Wellston Harry Jackey Hounds Byron Eby Gallipolis Wellston Rockets Jackie Fanes Bill Thompson Gallia Logan Middleport Yellow Jackets Coalton Plains of Buckeye McArthur Generals Bremen Rutland Chauncey Oak Hill

Southeastern Ohio basketball schedule announced for 1947 48

Middleport high principal Earl Knight announced a composite SEC schedule running December 2 to February 20 featuring games among Athens Gallipolis Nelsonville Logan Wellston Pomeroy Jackson Middleport Pomeroy and others with matches like McArthur at Athens and Ironton at Gallipolis plus Glouster Junior High hosting Chauncey Dover Junior High Monday at 7 30 p m.

Middleport Earl Knight Middleport High Southeastern Ohio McArthur Athens Rio Grande Gallipolis Lancaster St. Mary's Cadmus Columbus Central Logan Minford Jackson Ironton Columbus West Wahama Chester Pomeroy Hamden Wellston Nelsonville Oak Hill Pt. Pleasant Portsmouth West Trenton Wellstoen Belpre Wellston Logan Pomeroy Jackson

Portsmouth Bids for OSL Spot

Dayton teams discuss maintaining the OSL franchise as bids arrive for Dayton’s slot in the Ohio State League. Portsmouth led by Chamber of Commerce offered 10000 to obtain the franchise and prepare for Class D baseball while Flint Central League talks push for operation. Anderson Indiana also expressed interest joining Dayton’s place as the league eyes a Springfield meeting on November 16.

Dayton Davon Ohio State Baseball League Warren G. Bradford Dayton Indians Ohio State League T. J. Halligan Flint Mich Lewis Michael Portsmouth D.C Chamber of Commerce Anderson Ind Muncie Richmond Springfield

Sox Officials Face O Conor Case Amid Suspension Dispute

Chicago White Sox directors plan a meeting to discuss Leslie M. O Connor's suspension and his threats of a civil suit against Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler. The rebelling executive has led the club over fines for signing a high school pitcher as the Comiskey family remains silent on the dispute.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Leslie M. O’connor A. B. Chandler O'Connor Chandler White Sox Comiskey Clan de R. Comiskey O’connor Charles Comiskey Charles A. Comiskey Dorothy Comiskey Rigney Grace Lu Comiskey

Pro Football Scores and Standings Snapshot

In a set of NFL results the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Green Bay 18 17, Chicago Bears defeated Boston 28 24, Philadelphia Eagles topped Washington 38 0, Detroit defeated New York 35 14, with a final New York score listed as 7.

Pittsburgh Green Bay Chicago Bears Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit New York Cleveland San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago EAST Buffalo Brooklyn Baltimore San Francisc Chi Bears

Pomeroy Social Notes Holiday Party and Garden Club

Nellie Eblin Mary Lathey and Margaret Van Cooney hosted a Halloween party with games and a guest list including Carl De Long Clinton Faulk Shirley Faulk Ruth Miller and many Lathey Van Cooney and Eblin family members. The Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs Lawrence Ro s home with Mrs Joe Thoren and Mrs Vernon Nease assisting. New president Mrs Homer Holter led the meeting and Mrs Karl Grueser organized the program. New year books were distributed and prizes awarded for last year’s flower arrangements to Mrs William Fisher and others. Refreshments followed.

Ralph VanCooney Sharon VanCooney Bowen Charles Teddy VanCooney Elizabeth Archer Betty Harvey Imboden Ruth Johnson Violet Bailey Larry Lathey Wendell Eblin Maxine Benton Eblin Wildwood Garden Club Lawrence Ro Joe Thoren Vernon Nease Homer Holter Karl Grueser Hiram Fisher William Fisher Fred Mescher

Ladies Auxiliary Installations and Dinner Lead

The Drew Webster Post Ladies Auxiliary held a pot luck dinner and installation led by district president Mrs. Olive Ailstock of Athens. Ailstock spoke to 50 members and guests as eight new members were proposed. total membership reaches 51. Elected officers include Mrs. George Hackett president, Mrs. William Baxter first vice president, Mrs. George Paulsen second vice president, Mrs. Dorothy Sayre secretary, Mrs. Dey Hysell treasurer, Mrs. Albert Young chaplain, Mrs. Gladys Morgan historian, and Jenny Sue Eiselstein sergeant at arms.

Drew Webster Olive Ailstock Athens Ailstock George Hackett William Baxter George Paulsen Dorothy Sayre Dey Hysell Albert Young Gladys Morgan Jenny Sue Eiselstein

Guild To Meet Wednesday Evening At Hartenbach Home

The Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. J S Hartenbach in Mason City. She will be assisted by Sue Lehew and Miss Grace Horton.

Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church J. S. Hartenbach Mason City Sue Lehew Grace Horton

Cubs Hold Meeting With 22 Cubs And 17 Guests In Costume

POMEROY Scout Pack 49 met at Federated Church on Oct 29 with 22 cubs from three dens and 17 guests including mothers. Prizes went to Rodger Hines Tommy Reuter Donald Reuter Dick Vaughan Billy Barnett and Charles Hamm. Halloween outfits featured. doughnuts and cider served. Next meeting Nov 6 with den mothers and committees. GLOUSTER Hollister Wildcats open basketball season at home Tuesday at 8 p.m. with non league game against Jacksonville Trimble. reserves at 7 p.m. before the varsity game.

Pomeroy Federated Church Rodger Hines Tommy Reuter Donald Reuter Dick Vaughan Billy Barnett Charles Hamm Gerald Reuter Aaron Kelton Carl Smith Den Elsie Hines Alice Sisson H. D. Brown Charles Cohen Albert Smith Richard Vaughan Walter Hamm Russell Hank Young Jay Myers Martha Jane Myers Glouster Hollister Wildcats Jacksonville Trimble

Live Wire Class Meeting At Enterprise Church

The Live Wire Class of the Enterprise church met at the church Wednesday. The scripture was read by Alice Frick and a prayer was given by Effie Arnold. Della McIntosh read the secretary's report. Eleven members and one guest were present: Edith Batey, Alice Frick, Clara Greaser, Susie Andrews, Effie Arnold, Lizzie Rathburn, Della Curtis, Ella Arnold, Mary Hallowell, Edna Bartels, Della McIntosh and Verlie Amos.

Enterprise Church Alice Frick Effie Arnold Della Mc= Intosh Edith Batey Clara Greaser Susie Andrews Lizzie Rathburn Della Curtis Ella Arnold Mary Hallowell Edna Bartels Della McIntosh Verlie Amos

Halloween Party Honoring Wheeler Granddaughter and Hudson Birthday

A Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler’s home celebrated granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Wheeler and Larry Joe Hudson’s sixth birthday. Prizes went to the prettiest and ugliest costumes. guests included Ruby, Donnie and Dorothy Stobart, Bill, Pete and Buddy Wheeler, Janice Partslow, Shelby, Sonny and Jimmie Folmer, James and Granville Partlow, Mrs. Walter Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wheeler, and Elizabeth Wheeler.

John Wheeler Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Larry Joe Hudson Walter Hudson Larry Ruby Donnie Dorothy Stobart Bill Pete Buddy Wheeler Janice Partslow Shelby Sonny Jimmie Folmer James Granville Partlow Pete Wheeler Elizabeth Wheeler

Mrs John Maye to Host Baptist Missionary Society

Mrs John Maye will host the Baptist Missionary Society at her home at Main and Seventh Avenue tonight at 7 30 p m. The meeting gathers members for religious service and community outreach activities.

Middleport John Mayeer The Baptist Missionary Society Main Seventh Ave

Pomeroy Eastern Star Chapter to Meet Tuesday Evening

Pomeroy Chapter No 186 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Mrs Fred Blaettner Worthy Matron has announced the gathering details for members and attendees.

Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Fred Blaettner

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