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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1963

Page

10

Texas No. 1 Despite Zero Second-Half Problems

Texas remains the top team in the AP poll with 45 of 53 first place votes as Baylor looms for Saturday. The Longhorns have failed to score in the second half in their last three games, a concern highlighted by coach Darrell Royal. Illinois is second after routing Purdue, and Michigan State debuts at No. 9 following a win over Wisconsin.

Ed Press Royal Austin Tex Baylor Longhorns Texas Illinois SMU Illini Purdue Michigan State Wisconsin Badgers Mississippi Navy Auburn Oklahoma Alabama Pittsburgh Ohio State Don Trull Larry Elkins

Brothers to meet in Big Ten gridiron clash

Illinois coach Pete Elliott and Michigan coach Bump Elliott, two brothers, face off as their teams Illinois and Michigan meet in Bloomington. The family story revolves around their rivalry, with Mrs. Elliott watching from a distance as both coaches seek a crucial conference win and potential title implications.

Pete Bump Bloomington High Michigan Wolverines Southern California

Globetrotters Lose to Lord's Taverners in London Charity Game

The Harlem Globetrotters, guest players from the United States, lost 26 to 24 to Britain's Lord's Taverners in a charity ball in London. Prince Philip officiated with champagne and tea service while a playful crowd watched as stunts and mischief unfolded during the mock game.

London Harlem Globetrotters Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth Lord's Taverners United States British National Playing Fields Association Globetrotters Taverners Richard Hearne

Police Dogs Rout Cassius Clay Near Liston Home

Denver police used dogs to clear Cassius Clay from in front of Sonny Liston’s home early today after Clay shouted at Liston and honked the bus horn. Seven squad cars surrounded the bus as Clay was told to move on, Liston watched calmly from his doorway.

Denver Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Clay Liston

Clay Arrives For Signing In Denver For World Title Fight

Cassius Clay arrives by private bus in Denver for contract signing with Sonny Liston. The two meet in a hotel room to finalize a 15 round world heavyweight title bout likely in Los Angeles next February. Liston arrives with wife and longtime adviser as press coverage notes Clay's brash confidence.

Denver Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Los Angeles Cassius Louisville Kylip Liston Clay London Bond Street Denver Air

Plan Cage Loop forms in Nelsonville area meeting set

An independent basketball league for Nelsonville Buchtel and Logan plans an organizational meeting at Carbon Hill High School gym at 8 p m Wednesday. All interested persons should attend or be represented. The report notes top AL ERA leaders Gary Peters 2.33 and Juan Pizarro 2.39.

Nelsonville Buchtel, Logan Area Carbon Hill High School Chicago White Sox Gary Peters Juan Pizarro

Work Dont Wish Rohr Tells Gridders At Logan Banquet

Ohio University athletic director Bill Rohr addressed Logan High School football players at the Rotary Club banquet praising their 7 0 SEOL title run. He urged hard work, emphasized attitude, education, and health over mere athletic ability, and thanked coaches and staff for guiding the team.

Rohr Logan Ohio University Bill Rohr Logan High School Northwestern University Rotary Club Ohio Wesleyan University Massillon High School Portsmouth Miami University Northwestern Mel Adams Claude Christman

New Straitsville Soldier Participating in Big Lift Maneuver

Spec. 4 Alva Blosser of New Straitsville is in Europe with the U S Army taking part in Operation Big Lift. He was born Curtis Lee to Janet and Alva Blosser in Memorial Hospital Lawton Oklahoma. Blosser trained at Ft. Ord and Ft. Sill and previously served in Swift Strike III in South Carolina last August. His family lists six siblings and confirms his draft in January 1962.

Alva Blosser Europe U. S. Army Janet Blosser Memorial Hospital Lawton Okla Blosser Ft. Sill Curtis Lee William L. Blosser New Straitsville Ralph Reed McCuneville Charles Sherrard New Lexington Silas Reed Armed Service Ft. Ord Calif Fort Sill South Carolina Armed Services Francis Walter Bill Geraldine Joe

Friendly Neighbors Club Marks Two Decades Of Service

In October 1943 seven women formed the Friendly Neighbor’s club at Mrs. Arthur Todd’s home. Charter members included Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Wolfe. they met for quilting, mending, and various tasks. By 1961 the group supported the American Cancer Society and continued charity work, preparing fruit baskets and gifts for the aged and shut-ins at Christmas.

Todd Wolfe American Cancer Society Minnie Anthony Louise Wood Cecile Glenn Clara Gleason Ruth Todd Betty Brandon Lake Hope Dining Room

Fifteen Dancers Attend Logan Square Dance Meeting

Logan Fifteen couples gathered for a Square Dance Club event held at the Logan Clay Products Company recreation room with Tom Canter of Columbus as the caller. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Donald Braun, Mr and Mrs Harold Bryan, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Heinlein, Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson, Dr and Mrs Rayond Keairns, Mr and Mrs Edmund Lange, Dr and Mrs Jan Matthews, Mr and Mrs Francis Myers, Mr and Mrs Harley Meyer, Mr and Mrs Walter Ott, Mr and Mrs Wayne Whitcraft, Rev and Mrs Raymond Sturn, Mr and Mrs Robert Kinney, Mr and Mrs Alvan Powers, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Prey.

Wayne Whitcraft Raymond Sturn Robert Kinney Alvan Powers Arthur Prey

Partee Family Welcomes Son at Hocking Valley Hospital

A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Partee of McArthur a son. Several admissions are listed including Mrs. Carl F. Brandt Logan and Mrs. Margaret Lloyd New Straitsville among others.

Larry J. Partee, McArthur Carl F. Brandt Logan Margaret Lloyd New Straitsville Kenneth Davis Ralph Stiverson Enterprise Roy Conley Creola

Vive Twigs Sponsor Yule Bazaar in Westminster Church

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a Christmas bazaar December 6 and 7 at Westminster House of Presbyterian Church. Co chairs are Mrs. Arthur Prey and Mrs. Edmund Lange with many committees handling fancy work toys clothing baked goods and gift packages. Proceeds aid Hocking Valley Hospital. Firemen fought a woods fire at Floyd Walters property 352 Iron St. cause listed as undetermined. A new city of Skopje Yugoslavia is planned perhaps on a different site nearby the old one.

Sarah Rockhold Fred Huls Howard Blum Carl Johnson Clarence Blosser Hocking Valley Hospital Logan — City Floyd Walters Iron St Skopje Yugoslavia

Driver Held To Jury On Drunk Count

Logan Lawrence P. Snider of Logan Route 4 faced a drunken driving charge in County Court and was bound over to the grand jury on a $300 bond after entering a not guilty plea. He was arrested Friday on Route 83 by a State Highway Patrolman. Emmett E. Rutter of Carbondale was fined $50 and costs with a suspended 10 day jail sentence for driving without a license, cited Thursday on Route 56. Saturday patrol citations on Route 33 saw John R. Lott of Haydenville fined $15 and costs for failure to yield in a Wednesday accident after pleading guilty. Alvin D. Hardy of Gloucester Route 3 forfeited a $25 bond for speeding, as did David L. Zinader of Bayonne NJ with a $20 bond. William E. Vernon of Nelsonville had speeding charges dismissed.

Logan Lawrence P. Snider Snider Emmett E. Rutter Carbondale Vaughn Collins John R. Lott Haydenville Alvin D. Hardy Glouster David L. Zinader Bayonne William E Vernon Nelsonville

Cited Driver After Crash in Logan City

Police cited Gertrude M. Harvey 59 of Murray City for an improper left turn after a minor crash at E Second and Mulberry. She was ordered to appear before Mayor Delmar Freeman. Robert E. Behm 20 of Logan Route 2 was arrested on reckless operation charges after a citizen’s arrest at Spring and North and ordered to appear before the mayor on November 11. About 100000 species of shells have been found and named.

Logan Murray City E Second and Mulberry Gertrude M. Harvey Charles M. Miller Harvey Delmar Freeman Robert E. Behm Paul Voris Voris Behm Spring

Goodyear Worker Receives Police Aid For Breathing Trouble

Logan city police provided oxygen to Mary Hutchinson of 364 E Hunter St after she began coughing at work. A foreman escorted her to the police station at 2 a.m. and she was advised to see a doctor before returning home.

Logan — City Goodyear Mary Hutchinson E. Hunter St

Fighters Fined by Mayor in city punch up cases

Logan Russell Bell, 24, of 170 W Front St, fined 50 dollars and costs with a suspended 10 day jail term after a police charge of fighting. Larry L Keck, 21, Logan Route 2, fined 25 dollars and costs with 10 dollars suspended for fighting. Donald R Davis, 22, Logan Route 1, fined 150 dollars and costs with a three day jail term for driving while intoxicated.

Logan Russell Bell W. Front St Delmar Freeman Bell Stone’s Grill W. Main St Larry L. Keck Keck Donald R. Davis Logan Route 1 Freeman Hunter St

Slumber Party Hosted by Miss Mary Davis

Miss Mary Davis hostess for a slumber party at 106 Myers St Nelsonville on Oct 24. Sunday School class from Pilgrim Holiness Church including Christina Poling Fauna O Nial Judy Crow Brenda Reeves Donna Wright Sheryl Auflick Mary Lou Valkinburg Diane Valkinburg and others joined in making pizzas popping corn and games. Teachers Mrs Betty Davis and Mrs Ruth Todd attended.

Sandy Whiteman Mary

Community Women Elect New Officers

LOGAN The Friendly Neighbors' Club of Laurel Run met October 24 at Mrs. Roy Glenn Sr. They resumed work on American Cancer Society pads and elected officers led by new president Betty Brandon. Other posts: vice president Juanita Wolfe treasurer Louise Wood secretary Ruth Todd and funds for Christmas and flowers assigned to Minnie Anthony Annie Todd. A dinner for members and guest Mrs. Lottie Patton followed. The group will meet November 7 at Mrs. Anthony’s home.

Logan Friendly Neighbors’ Club Laurel Run Roy Glenn, Sr American Cancer Society Ruth Todd Betty Brandon Juanita Wolfe Louise Wood Minnie Anthony Annie Todd Clara Gleason Lottie Patton Glenn Anthony

Local Logan Notices Include Meetings Potluck and Sales

Community events list at Logan includes FOE Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. and D of A Lodge potluck at 6:30 p.m. Chieftain Squaws meet at Logan High, White elephant sale, cookbooks fundraiser, Mt. Pleasant WSCS hosts an all day meeting, Trinity Lutheran and Congregational assemblies urged to attend. Great Books discussion on Rousseau's Social Contract led by Mrs. Amos Potts. In court, Mary K. McCabe files cross-petition for divorce from Earl L. McCabe. Frank L. Brown and Shirley Mae Conner named in Logan Route 3 listings.

FOE Ladies Auxiliary D of A Lodge Logan High School Mt. Pleasant St. Paul's Episcopal Church Rousseau Amos Potts

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