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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1938

Page

6

Ohio University Bobcats poised for Buckeye title push

Mitch's Musings notes Ohio University needs one win to clinch at least a share of the Buckeye Conference crown as they prepare for Saturday's game against Dayton. Don Peden's backfield gains with Danny Risaliti at quarterback and Jimmy Snyder contributing, aiming to counter Dayton's "Quaker Express" and secure top standing in the league.

Aly Buckeye Ohio University Bobcats Flyers Xavier Miami Marshall Herd Dayton Ohio Redskins Bobcat Danny Risaliti Canton McKinley Danny Monk Montgomery Don Peden Peden Montgomery Jimmy Snyder Jim

Mythical Ohio title hinges on Carroll vs Reserve clash

In Cleveland next Saturday John Carroll, led by Tom Conley, aims to solidify an unofficial Ohio Conference crown by facing Western Reserve amid a weekend packed with conference games. Carroll tied Toledo 6 6, beat Case 14 0, and eyes a pivotal intra city showdown as Wooster and Xavier also push strong campaigns.

Columbus U.P John Carroll Ohio Western Reserve Cleveland Tom Conley Notre Dame Knute Rockne Carroll Toledo Rockets Toledo Bowling Green Baldwin-Wallace Case Kent State Wooster Fighting Scots Heidelberg Scots Muskingum Reserve Red Cats Johnny Ries Barberton Blazer West Virginia Buckeye Dayton Flyers Marshall Ohio U Don Peden Bobcats Flyers Dayton Herd Athens Miami Dan Risaliti Canton Xavier Musketeers Furman Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Wesleyan Mt. Union-Ohio Northern Ada Polar Bears Carroll and Wooster Mounts Bears Muskies Marietta Pioneers Wittenberg Lutherans Emil Lisak Wheeling W. Va Denison Springfield Big Red Webster Kenyon Oberlin

Buckeye Morale Hits Post Purdue Setback

Ohio State coach Fran cis Schmidt seeks to lift a shaken Buck team after a 12 to 0 defeat by Purdue. The loss ends OSU’s recent momentum and heads into clashes with Illinois and Michigan as six Big Ten contenders each carry one defeat. Michigan and Illinois loom as favorites as Ohio State restructures for the final two games.

Columbus U.P Francis Schmidt Ohio State Purdue Boilermakers Bucks Illinois Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Badgers Wildcats Chicago New York Champaign

Kidnapping Trial Set for Nine in Dixon Case

Judge W R White of Gallia County will hear separate trials for nine Washington County residents charged with kidnapping and tar and feathering Nazarene evangelist Joseph A Dixon of Kentucky on his wedding night. Trials will be in Marietta. Dixon, 42, was abducted the night he wed Opal Hasley, 22. Indicted defendants include Wesley Hasley, 65, the bride’s father, and eight relatives.

Gallipolis W. R. White Gallia

Coaches Oppose Extra Point By Henry McLemore

Atlanta news column reports Georgia Tech coach William Alexander and two Southern peers Frank Thomas and Joel Hunt favor removing the extra point after touchdown. They argue it dulls football and skews offense after a six point lead, with ties seen as sensible in even matchups.

Henry McLemore Atlanta U.P William Alexander Georgia Tech National Football Rules Committee Alexander Tech Frank Thomas Alabama Joel Hunt Georgia Thomas Hunt

Badgers and Gophers Top Big 10 Heap

Minnesota and Wisconsin lead the Big Ten with two crucial victories altering title chances. Wisconsin crushed Northwestern 20 to 13, while Purdue upset Ohio State 12 to 0, setting up a pivotal showdown at Madison on November 19. Minnesota beat Iowa 28 to 0 en route to Notre Dame, and Michigan faces Northwestern and Ohio State in upcoming tests.

Chicago U.P Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Ohio State Purdue Boilermakers Madison Wis Notre Dame Los Angeles Michigan Ann Arbor Illinois Iowa Indiana Amos Alonzo Stagg College of Pacific Pittsburgh Badgers Dyche Stadium Pennsylvania Harvard Maroons Boston College W. L

Lottridge Personal And Social Mention

Miss Reta Mantle and Paul Robinson visited Bruce Robinson Friday evening. Loraine and Charles Robinson of Strouds Run stayed Friday night with their grandfather Bruce Robinson. Jimmie Gates and family from Athens were guests of the Bruce Robinsons Friday. Edna Beal of Cincinnati Pet Hueston and Ethel Dodd visited Mr and Mrs C M Swartz recently. Oma Gaston Bula Townsend Glen Gaston motored to New Straitsville to see the coal mine burning for years. Reta Mantle and Paul Robinson were dinner guests Sunday of Miss Bessie Robinson. L A Townsend of Parkersburg and J S Gaston attended in the evening. Helen Shanks of near Coalville visited Mr and Mrs C M Swartz last week. Mrs C M Swartz and her parents Harry Carleton and Mr and Mrs William Priode visited Dr and Mrs Persons of Murray City Sunday.

Lottridge Reta Mantle Paul Robinson Bruce Robinson Loraine Charles Robinson Strouds Run Jimmie Gates Athens Edna Beal Cincinnati Pet Hueston Ethel Dodd C. M. Swartz Oma Gaston Bula Townsend

Veterans to Hear Address by Department Commander Fout

Local Disabled War Veterans Camp expects a large turnout at Legion Hall tonight for an address by Department Commander George R. Fout of Cleveland. Slagle says Fout will offer advice in individual cases.

Gallipolis Legion Hall George R. Fout Cleveland C. D. Slagle Fout

Dr Leo C Bean to Speak at Ninth District Meet

Prominent Ohio physicians will deliver technical addresses at the Ninth District Medical Society meeting in Ironton on November 16. Dr Leo C Bean of this city is listed among the speakers.

Bean Gallipolis Ohio Ninth District Medical Society Ironton Leo C. Bean

Four Teams in Race for Pro Gridiron Title

In a four team race for the National Professional Football championship Washington and New York lead the East while Green Bay and Detroit top the West. Green Bay faces Detroit as the division race tightens. Crowds surpassed 115000 with a Wrigley Field crowd of 40208 witnessing Green Bay’s 24-17 win over Chicago. Detroit beat Cleveland 6-0 ruled by Shepherd and Cardwell opening 70 yard drive. Washington beat Pittsburgh 7-0, Giants beat Chicago 6-0, Kercheval and Parker boosted Brooklyn 10-7 over Philadelphia.

New York U.P Washington Green Bay Detroit Wrigley Field Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Cleveland Bill Shepherd Lloyd Cardwell Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Duffy Leemans Ralph Kercheval Ace Parker Brooklyn Philadelphia Eagles

Blades Named Card Manager For 1 Year

Ray Blades, after 16 years with the St. Louis Cardinals, is promoted to manager of the Gas House Gang with a one year contract. Mike Gonzalez will assist as coach after briefly replacing Frankie Frisch on Sept 11. Blades, a 1922 recruit, helped the club win NL titles in 1926 28 30 and 31 and earlier led Columbus to a pennant in 1933.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Ray Blades Blades Rochester Mike Gonzalez Frankie Frisch Houston Cards Columbus Red Birds Toronto

Baptist Young People Convention Set for Gallipolis

Gallipolis awaits the Baptist Young People convention for three days after Thanksgiving with a Saturday banquet at the Methodist Church dining room. The program includes addresses and music, with decor of flowers and emblems. Over 400 registrations are expected and more than half the numbers are housed in private homes. Libby Hotel serves as headquarters with guest rooms set aside for speakers and officers. City decorations and information folders are planned to aid delegates.

Gallipolis State Convention of Baptist Young People Methodist Church Libby Hotel Baptist Church

Starting trouble at Emerson Hall pre election dance causes arrest

Albert Neal 28 was jailed after a disturbance at a colored pre election dance in Emerson Hall Saturday night. Neal was held over the weekend by authorities following the incident.

Gallipolis Emerson Hall Albert Neal

Week end marriage licenses issued in Gallia County

John F Bird 37 and Vivian Hurley 45 of Charleston. Ralph Miller 21 of Athalia and Juanita Woodyard 16 of Crown City. James Wildman 21 and Violet Cremeens 21 of Kyger.

Gallipolis John F. Bird Vivian Hurley Charleston Ralph Miller Athalia Juanita Woodyard Crown City James Wildman Violet Cremeens Kyger

Mental condition of Mrs Mildred Harmon in jail

Mrs Mildred Harmon, confined in the county jail after alleged violence at the Park Central Hotel apartment she occupied, shows no improvement in her mental state. Authorities suspect marijuana use as a factor. A lunacy inquest is slated to begin early this week.

Gallipolis Mildred Harmon Park Central

Funeral services for Creuzer Vance in East Gallipolis

Funeral services for Creuzer Vance 69 who died in a Huntington hospital were held this afternoon at the Vance home in East Gallipolis. Rev W S Westerman Methodist pastor conducted rites. Pallbearers were H W Cherrington F C Christ Harry Maddy Claude Wall Earl Smith H C Johnston. Interment was in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Creuzer Vance Huntington Vance East Gallipolis W.S. Westerman H. W. Cherrington F. C. Christ Harry Maddy Claude Wall Earl Smith H. C. Johnston Pine Street Cemetery

Will of Dr Alonzo B Garrett Bequeaths All Estate to Wife

Will of the late Dr Alonzo B Garrett age 91 bequeaths all his estate unconditionally to his wife who is named executor. While no estate valuation has been made public Dr Garrett was likely the wealthiest citizen in Gallia County. Swan Creek Grange Elects Officers Members will elect officers at the regular Swan Creek Grange meeting Wednesday night with supper after the business session. Gallipolis Car Crash J C Stewart of Gallipolis and Earl Berry of Addison collided south of Addison village where road repairs proceed. Stewart deemed at fault and jailed for careless driving.

Gallipolis Alonzo B. Garrett Grange Swan Creek Grange J. C. Stewart Earl Berry Addison Addison Village

Expect System To Speed Up Election Count

Gallipolis readers learn the county plans to revert to a single set of election judges and clerks at each precinct with night counting after closing polls. The change aims to shorten delays by eliminating dual night staff. The county election board will be in continuous session from 6:30 Tuesday morning for poll opening and likely until Wednesday evening as returns arrive. the official count is slated for Thursday per clerk Helen Russell.

Gallipolis Election Board County Election Board Court House Helen Russell

Retrial Planned in State v Rowley Case in Ohio Court

Gallia County retrial set in Common Pleas Court for Thomas Rowley charged with a statutory offense by his wife. Judge W R White presiding. First trial ended with a hung jury after a Friday session.

Gallipolis State of Ohio Thomas Rowley Common Pleas Court W. R. White

Royal Neighbors Camp Hosts Halloween Birthday Social

The local Royal Neighbors unit held a Thursday social to honor several members' birthdays and celebrate Halloween. Appropriate refreshments were served as part of the cheerful gathering.

Camp Royal

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Clubs and Guests

Gallia social items recount Thursday Club hosting Mrs. Harold Wetherholt with a Philippine Islands study by Mrs. Frances Caldwell and a dinner. Dramatic Club one act at Gallia Academy High School featured Janet Booth Velma Dillon and others. Multiple visits, dinners, a Service Club bazaar plan, and a surprise 22nd birthday party for Mr. Angell. Newlywed party at Crown City hosted by Stanley Woodyard for Ralph and Mrs. Miller with local musicians and tap dance.

Gallipolis Harold W. Wetherholt Frances Caldwell Philippine Islands Carrie McElhinney Major Hensley Gallia Academy High School The Dramatic Club Janet Booth Velma Dillon Wilma Cardwell Bob Goff Don Glenn Judy Dan Miller Charlotte Hambrick Columbus Julia Conklin H. A. Keener Lewis Angell, Jr Stanley Woodyard Crown City Ralph Miller Douglas Hall Howard Brumfield Sterling Baird Miller Lola Maye Henderson

Nurses Alumnae Meet at Mrs Rayburns Home

Mrs Harry Rayburn hosted the Holzer Hospital Nurses alumnae gathering at her residence on Friday evening with Ella Johnson among the attendees.

Harry Rayburn Ella Johnson Holzer Hospital

High School Athlete Released After Gallipolis Game Injury

Harry R. Stevens, 18, of Kananga and a Gallia high school team member, was discharged from Holzer Hospital Sunday after Friday night injuries in the Gallipolis Athens game. Initial fears of serious back injuries were later eased by medical evaluation.

Gallipolis Harry R. Stevens Kananga Athens Holzer Hospital

Republican Caravan Tour Sweeps Gallia County

A Republican caravan toured rural Gallia County with men and women party workers distributing literature and giving speeches at about 20 community centers. Leaving Gallipolis at 8 a.m. the route included Eu reka Bladen Crown City Mercerville Mudsoc Patriot Cadmus Gallia Center Point Thurman Rio Grande Vinton Bidwell Porter Eno Kyger Cheshire Addison Kananga with over 190 miles covered and many citizens joining along the way.

Gallipolis Gallia County Eureka Bladen Crown City Mercerville Mudsoc Patriot Cadmus Gallia Centerpoint Thurman Rio Grande Vinton Bidwell Porter Eno Kyger Cheshire Addison Kananga

Eight Teams Still Claiming Spotless States in Country

Eight undefeated college football teams enter week end play with rankings led by Texas Christian Notre Dame Tennessee Duke Dartmouth Santa Clara Oklahoma and Iowa State. This week features key matchups including TCU vs Texas Notre Dame vs Minnesota Tennessee vs Vanderbilt and Duke vs Syracuse. Pittsburgh Cal fall from top spots signals shifts while Rutgers tops Princeton and Missouri beats Michigan State reshaping western and midwestern power standings.

New York Notre Dame Texas Christian Santa Clara Duke Iowa State Dartmouth Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Minnesota Northwestern Vanderbilt Cornell St. Mary’s Syracuse Missouri Michigan State Kansas State Pittsburgh California Carnegie Tech Pitt Panthers Southern California Rutgers Princeton Middlewest Michigan State Wisconsin

Bartlett Publishes Volume of Short Stories

Dr Willard W Bartlett former president of Rio Grande College and now at Otterbein College Westerville has authored a short story collection The Man by the Side of the Road printed by Albert Publishing Co Westerville The tales draw on his experiences in the United States and China and offer humor and pathos with human interest.

Gallipolis Willard W. Bartlett Rio Grande College Otterbein College Westerville Albert Publishing Co Bartlett China

Lunch Served At Polls By Waterloo Ladies Aid

Gallipolis report notes Waterloo Ladies Aid Society members will serve lunch all day tomorrow at the polling place. The announcement encourages voters to take advantage of the meal while voting.

Gallipolis Ladies Aid Society Waterloo

Funeral held for James Campbell at Paint Creek Church

A large gathering attended the Sunday service at Paint Creek Baptist Church for James Campbell also known as Uncle Jim, an 86 year old former slave, with both white and colored mourners present in a community funeral.

Gallipolis James Jim) Campbell Paint Creek Baptist Church

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Mitch Dayton Pa O. Wesleyan Nazarene Wesley Hasley Badgers and Gophers Beavers Broadway BIG Ten Garrett Will Gallipolis Social Notes Presbyterian Church Walter McCormick Salisbury John Kuhn J. W. Rathburn Jette Benna Rathburn Howard Neal Clyde Ingels Joe Moch Dwight Wetherholt Carolyn Harry Ferguson Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Dover Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover High School Dr. Bartlett Ennzoil Athens Automotive Service E. Carpenter St Olths Bay Bruck’s Pico Wholesale Co Glouster Distributors OF
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