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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

Page

11

Marquette Lateral Series Aimed at Rohter Speed

A NEA Service feature by Lesle Blackburn describes Marquette’s designed hand off lateral to use Norman Rohter’s speed. Quarterback Frank Volm performs a reverse lateral to the seam, then Popenski hands to Rohter after center exchange. Stan Wojcik blocks, Rohter swings wide seeking space as the play aims to conceal the setup.

Lesle Blackburn Marquette Milwaukee NEA Norman Rohter Jeft Frank Volm Frank Na Popenski Stan Wojcik Rohter

Ohio Wesleyan Rounds Out Week of Court Practice

Ohio Wesleyan University closes its first basketball practice week prepping for a 22-game schedule opening November 30 at home against Rio Grande. Captain Jud Millicon leads returning players along with Bil Millicon Dick Rowland and Russ Ramsey.

Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Rio Grande Bil Millicon Jud Dick Rowland Russ Ramsey Massillon Rowland Bill Ramsey Jack Smith Dave Bruck Bob Coverdale Amherst John Bauknecht East Palestine Jack Allen Poland Wesleyan Bishops Dale Bruce Bob Burroughs Bill Creviston Chuck Crone Bill Garrison Corning Jim Harpham Bob Hitchey Howard Hornberger Dick Jordan Dick Korn Glenn McMillan Charles Myers Louis Neff Stewart Petersen Ken Salisiewski Joe Slone

All-Star Squad Ballots Sent To SEC League Grid Coaches

Ballots were sent to coaches of the eight SEO League teams to nominate five players each for the mythical all-star squad. Writers will select a 22-man SEO team from the coaches lists, with nominations due November 12 and the final ballot meeting set for November 19 in Wellston.

Wellston Ohio Sports Writers Association John L. Weber Association

Majors File Draft List For Minor League Players

Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler released a 76 page draft list of Minor League players for the annual draft. The 16 Major League clubs will meet November 16 to select players with Pirates leading off and Yankees receiving final pick. Each club may draft one player from each Minor League level with payments ranging from 2000 to 10000 dollars per player depending on class.

Cincinnati A. B. Chandler Chandler Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Athletics New York Yanks

Officials Meeting Time Changed to 7 P.M.

The Athens Chapter SEO District Officials Association announces a football basketball meeting now set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in OU's men’s gym instead of 8 p.m. Coaches and officials are welcome to attend.

Athens SEO District Officials Association Bob Teaur

Halloween Party at Chauncey Church of God Home

Members of the Chauncey Church of God attended a Halloween party at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Way on The Plains Road. The event featured costume judging, prizes, a wiener roast, games, and refreshments for numerous local families and friends from Chauncey Nelsonville Millfield and The Plains.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Clarence Way Plains Road Oscar Elkins Nelsonville Cheo Kelzenberg Charles Moe Cincinnati Moe Don Hutton Patty Kay Shirley Betty Miller Larry and Terry Sue Reeves Stanley Norris Jerry Linda John Marshall Millfield

Mrs. Dorothy Wamsley Casey Dies in Henderson Clinic

Mrs. Dorothy Wamsley Casey of Henderson died Monday at 4:20 p.m. at Point Clinic after a three day illness. She was born September 13, 1909, and lived in Henderson all her life. Survived by Rex Casey, daughter Jackie Daugherty, mother Frances Wamsley, sisters, half-brother Bill Wamsley, and three grandchildren. Funeral at Henderson Methodist Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rex S. D. Rexrode and Rev. A. Gillespie officiating.

Point Pleasant Dorothy Wamsley Casey Henderson Point Clinic Casey Hiram Daugherty Lincoln Ave Methodist Church Rex Casey Jackie Daugherty Frances Wamsley John Wamsley John Daugherty Arthur Bonecutter Bill Wamsley Beverly Tim Toni Daugherty Henderson Methodist Church Rex S. D. Rexrode Rev. A. Gillespie

Adult Fellowship Class Holds Monthly Meet

The Plains Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class held its November gathering at Mrs. Bernice Barnhart's home with Mrs. Beatrice Smith presiding and Elaine McGrainor secretary. Violet Bryan led devotions and a Bible quiz awarded gifts to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Nida. Plans were made for a December 13 church Christmas party and gift exchange.

Chauncey Plains Methodist Church Bernice Barnhart Beatrice Smith Elaine McGrainor Violet Bryan Layer Carrie Nida Pauline Knowlton Bryan Smith Smith and Mrs. Nida Harold Mowery Margaret Kaylor Mary Horn Alice Coon Alberta Linscott Dorothy Cade Faye Lovely Elaine McGranor

Guests Entertained By Cunninghams

Chauncey and Mrs. Rye Cunningham entertained guests Sunday at 60 Main St. The visit included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McWilliams and children Donna and Larry of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. John Cooney and daughter Patricia of Lancaster, Betty Lewis of Gloucester, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Cunningham and son Eddie, and Ted Frazee with Jimmy Cunningham from a Maryland base visiting his parents.

Chauncey Rye Cunningham Lewis McWilliams Donna Larry Columbus John Cooney Patricia Lancaster Betty Lewis Glouster Hollis Cunningham Eddie Ted Frazee Jimmy Cunningham Maryland Russell Cunningham Main St

Cottage Prayer Meet Scheduled for Friday

Chauncey weekly cottage prayer meeting of Pilgrim Holiness Church set for Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Bak er Bailey tun local residents.

Chauncey Chauncey Pilrim Holiness Church Samuel Baker Bailey Tun

Mrs Sarah Hughes Visits Chauncey Relatives

Mrs Sarah Hughes of Akron visits Chauncey to see her brother Rev Rod Pidcock and sister in law Mrs Pidcock and daughters Sylvia and Adrian at 35 High Street. She is joined by her son Walter Hughes and daughter in law who return to Akron.

Chauncey Sarah Hughes Akron Rod Pidcock Sylvia Adrian High St Inlaw Walter Hughes

Naomi Chauncey Class Meeting at The Plains Church

The Naomi Chauncey Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeanette Tipton's home with Mary Shafer presiding. Reports will be given by Dean Nida, secretary, and Elizabeth Winefordner, treasurer.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Church Jeanette Tipton Mary Shafer Dean Nida Elizabeth iWinefordner

Mason Scouts Seek Funds to Expand 1951 Program

Mason County Boy Scout drive under W. W. Amberger aims to fund healthful recreation and character building for 1951. Volunteers from Lions Kiwanis Rotary and many groups back the effort as nine Scout troops two Cub Packs and a senior troop serve 214 enrolled boys supervised by local men.

Point Pleasant Mason County W. W. Amberger A. F. Wilson Mason District Committee Boy Scouts of America Lions Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Boy Scout Movement Cam Dan Beard Peter Steenbergen Garret Green John Spiggle S. D. Rexrode Clarence Cox W. H. Amberger C. W. Thompson Judson Brake Walden Roush C. G. Billups Richard Startzman Charles Bechtle Manford Blessing Robert Fowler Trinity Methodist Church Edward Rickard Mason Citizens James Irvin Leon Pta Kiwanis Club Howard Wagenhall Mason Co. Lutheran Brotherhood Emery Hawkes Point Pleasant Rotary Club Ashton Baptist Church John Greenlee Greer Trinity Church Main St. Baptist Church Milton Burdette Central School Pta

Rural Youth Conference Draws Ohio West Virginia Group

About 350 attendees including Nancy Rairden, Leon, and Mary Agnes Sayre, Arbuckle, joined the Ohio West Virginia older rural youth conference at Jacksons Mill W Va. A Friday play Farmers Daughter directed by Mrs W D Raines featured cast members from several towns. Officers chosen include Miss Rairden as secretary and Miss Sayre on the executive committee.

Point Pleasant Nancy Rairden Leon Mary Agnes Sayre Arbuckle Smith McCausland Pliny W. C. Roberts Jacksons Mill W. Va Hannan Ory Group W. D. Raines Charles Withers Apple Grove Charles Irwin Mason Bill Jimmy McCoy Hogsett Dorothy Ball Ashton Betty Jo Finley West Virginia Dry Association Miss Rairden Sayre Mason County Gallia County Ohio

Birthday Dinner Honors Robert Cochran in Pt Pleasant

Robert Cochran was honored with a birthday dinner hosted by his mother Mrs N A Crowder at 222 Main Street. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Cochran and son David, Mr and Mrs Forest Lee, Mr and Mrs James Lewis, N A Crowder and Miss June Crochran.

Robert Cochran N. A. Crowder Main St David Forest Lee James Lewis June Crochran

Appalachian Woman's Club Meeting At Moose Home

The Appalachian Woman's Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Moose Home. Members should bring canned goods for the Christmas basket. Hostesses are Mrs M C and Mrs George Arthur.

Appalachian Woman's Club Moose Home M. C George Arthur

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr Hites Birthday

Mrs. Hite entertained with a birthday dinner Saturday evening honoring her husband. Present were family members Mr and Mrs William Newpielgall and son Tommy Mr and Mrs Maurice Mayes and children Logna Jo Maury and Maurice Mr and Mrs Dana Bradshaw and Bob Hite.

Grover Hite Wiliam Newpietgall Tommy Maurice Mayes Logna Jo Maury Maurice Dana Bradshaw Bob Hite

Personal notices list moves and visits across towns

Point Pleasant Personals reports Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones moving from 2409 Lincoln Ave to Lock 25. Carl Glover of Groveport returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Taylor of 101 Smith St. The Rev and Mrs W C Bowie of St Albans were guests of Mrs Bowie's parents in Vi and St. Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Grover Hite. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Tatsion include Mr and Mrs John W Tatsion and daughters Pat ty and Marilyn from Fairmont. Mr and Mrs Russell Priddy and son Russell Jr of Ohio River Road visited Mrs Priddy's brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles King in Dunbar.

Elmer Jones Lincoln Ave Lock 25 Carl Glover Groveport Ohio Floyd Taylor Smith St W. C. Bowie St. Albans George R. Mayes Richard Tatterson Park Drive Mr. Tatterson John W. Tatterson Patty Marilyn Fairmont Russell Priddy Russell Ohio River Road

Dr. Charles W. Petty Hospitalized After Accident

Dr. Charles William Petty 84 of Hartford was taken to Holzer Hospital after a collision at Routes 62 and 33 near the Pomeroy bridge Monday at 5 p.m. The retired physician allegedly rear ended a car driven by 73 year old Margaret Mees of Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. Mees were uninjured.

Point Pleasant Charles William Petty Hartford Holzer Hospital Pomeroy Bridge Petty Margaret Mees Mason City

Delegation Leads County Brotherhood Meet by Size

The Athens First Christian Church sent 27 men to the County Brotherhood meeting in Trimble last week. Trimble followed with 26 and Chauncey with 24 participants.

Chauncey Athens

Chauncey Trio Returns From Woodsfield Ohio Visit

Mrs. Andrew McKinney, Miss Elaine McKinney and Miss Garnet Aten of Chauncey have returned from Woodsfield Ohio where they visited the Rev and Mrs W H Straubau.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Woodsfield Ohio W. H. Strausbau

Spencer couple announce birth of son Charles Gerry

Mr and Mrs Carl Spencer announce the birth of a son named Charles Gerry on Monday at their home in Point Pleasant. The newborn adds to the family, with no further details provided.

Point Pleasant Carl Spencer Charles Gerry

School Week To Feature Special Talk At Point Pleasant High

Point Pleasant High School plans Education Week events headlined by Dr. Stewart Smith president of Marshall College. He will speak at 9 30 a m Wednesday in the State Theater on Main Street with Superintendent Robert Ferguson and vocalist William Van Horn joining.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Stewart Smith Marshall College C. H. Withers Smith Main St Robert H. Ferguson Dr. Smith William van Horn Withers WJEH Cary Rayburn Clifford Dunn Grant Stanley Lavenia Jackson

Mason County Land Transfers Report

Mason County land transfers show Sophia De Vault et al transferring 73 acres in the Cologne District to Maxine Fowler. James K. and Margaret Gaskins deed lot 7 in Country Club Addition to Point Pleasant to Lelia E. Thomas. George W. and Willie A. Craig transfer lot 5 in Cologne District to Ella Hyman. George N. Capehart transfers all lots in S. A. Lewis addition to New Haven to Ray and Mary Hoffman. B. C. and Etta Wallis deed 35 square rods in Clendenin District to C. M. and Reba Lines.

Sophia de Vault Silverton de Nellie de Ashable de Frieda de Elzie de Grace de Pink de Oma de Maxine Fowler Cologne James K Margaret Gaskins Lelia E. Thomas Country Club Point Pleasant George W Willie A. Craig Ella Hyman George N. Capehart Ray Mary Hoffman S. A. Lewis New Haven

Mrs Stone Heads Christmas Seal Drive

Mrs W Thurl Stone announces Mrs D G Wilfong will lead the sale of Christmas seals for the Mason County Tuberculosis Health Association. Supplies are arriving and seals will be mailed this month as the drive urges everyone to buy and help fight tuberculosis.

Randolphs welcome a daughter and Hammachs a son

Point Clinic notes release two births: Mr and Mrs Douglas Randolph of Leon welcomed a girl on Sunday, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Hammach of Henderson welcomed a son on Monday.

Douglas Randolph Leon Clyde Hammach Henderson

Reverend Chauncey and family visit relatives near New Marshfield

The Rev and Mrs Ray Pidcock with the reverend's sister Mrs Sarah Hughes recently visited their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Lester Cooper who live near New Marshfield.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Sarah Hughes Lester Cooper New Marshfield

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Guy Sayre Henderson

Mrs Guy Sayre of Henderson announces the birth of a son named Larry Ray on Sunday at home.

Point Pleasant Guy Sayre Henderson Larry Ray

Point Pleasant Infant Dies At Home

Donna Jean Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Long Henderson born day old passed away Monday at noon at home.

Point Pleasant Donna Jean Lester Long Henderson

Pomeroy High School Football Rules Demo At Assembly

At a joint assembly, Pomeroy High School seniors and juniors learned football rules and signals from the Varsity P Club. Captain Donald Hunnel led demonstrations of penalties, plays, and formations with students like Willard O’Neill and Eugene Snowden explaining fouls and backfield rules.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Donald Hunnel PHS Willard O'Neill James Fisher Eugene Snowden Edward Bowen Donald Young Lawrence Stone Louie Osborne Clinton Faulk Willard O’neil Hunnel O'Neil Manning Walker Don Dailey Robert Rheinhart James Donovan

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Public Square Dance in Pomeroy

At a special meeting at Mrs. Ralph Welker's home Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi outlined a square dance to be held Friday in Pomeroy Junior High auditorium. Denver Race and his orchestra will perform from 9 to 1. Refreshments served by Mrs. Welker.

Middleport Ralph Welker Ohio

Local families visit relatives across Ohio and Texas

Mr and Mrs William Mayes of Lima spend weekend with mother Mrs Charles Mayes and grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Kirby of Grant St. Dan Price and mother Mrs Agnes Stiff return from Cincinnati. Elizabeth Ward from Columbus visits sister Mary Vincent. Worley Howell Lena Bartels and Matthewsons visit Miss Mabel Robson in Syracuse. Scines of Columbus visit John's family. Mark Shiflet of Point Pleasant visits brother Fred Shiflet who plans Florida trip. Emmish home hosts Don Burkey family from Marietta. Austin Ball of Nelsonville visits Thomas Longstaff. Allensworth and Roush families host Raymond Allensworth and children Rae Ann Harvey Edward from Bastrop Texas until Nov 19.

William Mayes Lima Charles Mayes Dauhter Virginia Elizabeth Kirby Grant St Dan Price Agnes Stiff Cincinnati Elizabeth Ward North Second Ave Columbus Mary M. Vincent Worley Howell C. A. Emmish Don Burkey Susan Cathy Marietta Austin Ball Nelsonville Thomas Longstaff Set Raymond Allensworth Rae Ann Harvey Edward Bastrop Texas Harvey Allensworth Downing Roush

Composer Robert Echumann Suffered Hallucinations of A Note

Renowned composer Robert Echumann is reported to have suffered auditory hallucinations as the musical note A seemed to ring in his ears affecting his perception and work.

Robert Echumann

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report November 7

Salable hogs 3800 with prices rising 25 cents across classes. Barrows and gilts 160-225 lb bring 19.25 to 19.35, 225-250 lb 19.00, 250-400 lb 18.00-18.50. sows 15.75-17.25. stags 14.00. Cattle 1000, calves 300. grades represented, cattle steady. Baby beef demand strong with odd good steers up to 29.50. heifers 26.00. common to good beef cattle 22.50-26.50. canners 15.00-19.00. light bulls 21.00-29.50. vealers 36.00-48.00. calves 25.30. Sheep 400. lambs strong to 29.00. ewes 15.00.

Cincinnati

Market quotes for hogs cattle veal and pork products

Cincinnati market notes list bid ranges for hogs 15.50 to 20.50 per cwt and cattle 12.50 to 25.50 with stockers and milk cows to 174 per head. Veal tops 36.70, sheep and lambs 8.50 to 27.00. Poultry prices include broilers 24 to 28 and turkeys 28 to 40. Consumer grades for butter and potatoes appear with varied figures.

Cincinnati

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