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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1952

Page

11

Paul Brown Wonders How 1st Team Looks

Cleveland coach Paul Brown laments missing his first unit as injuries thin the lineup. Dante Lavelli and Ken Carpenter have healed slowly, leaving the Browns short-handed as they share top spot in the American Conference. They host the Chicago Cardinals at Municipal Stadium.

Cleveland Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Dante Lavelli Brown Ken Carpenter Browns New York Chicago Cardinals Municipal Stadium

Chauncey-Dover eyes 20th unbeaten as Generals visit

Chauncey-Dover aims to extend its 19 game unbeaten string at home against the McArthur Generals as Hubie Bobo contends for state scoring lead with 252 points. McArthur brings a 5-2-1 record behind quarterback Tommy Gill's split-T offense in Muskingum Valley League action.

Chauncey-Dover McArthur Generals Blue Devils Buckeye Chauncey Eleven Hubie Bobo Carl Smith Washington Court House Bobo Smith Chauncey Choo Choo Circleville McArthur Belpre Generals Tommy Gill Glouster Chauncey Roseville Ramblers Vern Leuck Ralph Sayre Wahama White Falcons Chester Falcons Pomeroy

Point Pleasant Battles Ripley For Old Oaken Bucket

Point Pleasant Big Blacks travel to Ripley Vikings for the Old Oaken Bucket clash with bragging rights and the trophy on the line. Both teams sit at two wins and six losses with Ripley also having one tie. This is Ripley’s final game of the season while Point Pleasant aims to halt a three game skid. Starting for Point Pleasant are Ends Burris Reynolds Tackles Barnett Musgrave Center Biffle Guards Gasken Jewell Backs Bennett Newell Martin Gaskins.

Point Pleasant Bob Shertzer Big Blacks Ripley Vikings Burris Reynolds Barnett Musgrave Biffle Gasken Jewell Bennett Newell Martin Gaskins

Grid Action Is Limited Opines Pappy Waldorf

New York says coach Pappy Waldorf argues football possession is limited to about twelve minutes of play per game. He notes teams waste many minutes calling signals and huddling, citing Notre Dame’s 1946 showdown with Northwestern as a 12% minute hold that yielded 23 plays but no score.

New York Lynn O Pappy) Waldorf University of California Catholic Digest Waldorf Notre Dame Northwestern

Fights Last Night Reported With Boxing Results

In Sioux City Nelson Levering of Macy Nebraska stopped Jeatrice ONeil of Saint Paul. In New York Gaby Ferland of Montreal outpointed Joey Klein of New York. Ted Kluszewski, Cincinnati first baseman, led the Reds this season with a .321 batting average and topped the team with 16 home runs 11 triples and 86 RBIs.

Associated Press Sioux City Nelson Levering Macy Neb Jeatrice O'Neil St. Paul New York Gaby Ferland Montreal Joey Klein Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds

Vinton Cagers Open Tonight

Vinton High School starts its 14 game basketball schedule tonight against Wilkesville. The schedule lists games at Hamden and Rio Grande among others, with home and away dates across November through February.

Vinton Vinton High School Basketeers Wilkesville Hamden Bidwell Cheshire Rio Grande Mercerville Cadmus

Maxim Moore Sign For December Title Bout

Joe Maxim of Cleveland will defend his light heavyweight title on December 17 against Archie Moore in a 15 round bout at the St. Louis Arena. The International Boxing Club officials said the contract is signed and the fight will be televised nationally. Maxim’s handler Jackie Kearns reported Maxim is guaranteed 45 percent of the net gate.

ST. Louis Joe Maxim Cleveland Archie Moore International Boxing Club St. Louis Arena Maxim Jackie Kearns

Delaware captain Paul Mueller leads Blue Hens offense

Newark Del Paul Mueller UD football captain takes leadership seriously after three games he tops team scoring with 19 points and leads in receptions with 10 catches in 22 attempts.

Newark Del Paul Mueller University of Delaware Blue Hens Mueller

Compo Favored Over Marcune in Coney Island Clash

Eddie Compo is the 8 to 5 favorite to beat Pat Marcune in a 10 round featherweight main event telecast from St. Nicholas Arena. Marcune has won four straight with two decisions and two knockouts, while Compo holds a five pound weight edge and is seen as the smarter seasoned boxer.

New York Eddie Compo Pat Marcune Coney Island St. Nicholas Arena Marcune Compo Apears Brooklyn

World Series notes and early 1950s sports highlights

Summary of recent World Series context with a one run decision reference to Dave Koslo, notes on last year's 4-3 loss to the Yankees, Michigan State captain Don McAuliffe’s 1951 season opening TD, and 1952 series format details. Also mentions Reds players Bobby Adams and Roy McMillen, Notre Dame quarterback Bob Williams, Detroit’s Bobby Layne, and Duke captain Jim Gibson pursuing medical studies.

Dave Koslo Yankees Don McAuliffe Michigan State Oregon State Michigan

Athens Area Church Services and Activities Schedule

Church schools at 9:15 and 9:30 for all ages. Morning worship at 10:30 with student messages on vocation. Various committees meet daily through Friday including Lay Activities Ushering, Evangelism, WSCS, and boards. Activities include youth groups, Scout Troop 56, choir rehearsals, pop-in sessions, and weekly prayer and Bible study events. Central Ave Methodist lists Sunday school 9:30, child care hour, worship 10:30 with sermon God of Judgment, IMYF and Bible Fellowship in evening, board meetings to 8 p.m.

WSCS International Club Martzolff Central Ave. Methodist Sunday School Walton E. Davies James McMullen Dow Pincelli God of Judgment Edward D. Brandeberry Bible Fellowship Board of Education

Sunday church schedule and events

Sunday school at 9 30 worship at 11 with sermon by Rev Roger M Rice Jr nursery in basement WF Supper at 5 Vespers at 6 WF senior group at 7 monday scout troop 55 tuesday women’s association college age class wednesday choir rehearsal men’s dinner friday Group VI at 6 at Mrs Rice home Saturday communicants class at 10 30

Roger M. Rice Women's Association Roger M. Rice, Jr

University Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

Friday events include a campus party and pam session. Sunday features Bible school at 9:15 and university student class at 9:30 with 10:15 worship led by Rev. Joe Maffett on What Is Man. Christian YF at 6 p.m. vespers at 6 with George Drach. Monday Interchurch youth at 7 p.m. Esther class at 7:30. Tuesday Girl scouts. Wednesday Junior chorus at 6 and Senior choir at 6:30 with committees at 7. Thursday Women Fellowship meetings at 7 and 7:45 with drama Spiritual Fingerprints.

University Pam Lam Joe Maffett Ves‘pers George Drach Interchurch Esther Women's’ Fellowship

Lancaster St Church Service Times and Theme Schedule

Lancaster St Church announces Bible study at 9 45 a m with worship at 10 30 a m the theme Approved Unto God evening service at 7 30 p m with New Testament Conver t version midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m Harold J Stanley is the minister

Harold J. Stanley

Lions draw near sellout crowds for early home games

Detroit Lions total attendance reached 96,974 fans across the first two home games this season. By comparison in 1935 the Lions drew 82,700 for six home games during their championship season.

Detroit Detroit Lions Lions

Unbeaten Netman Shines For Michigan State Tennis

East Lansing Michigan unbeat en Stan Drobac No 1 man on Michigan State tennis compiled a perfect record last summer he won five singles matches and teamed with Tom Belton to win a doubles match.

East Lansing Mich Stan Drobac Michigan State Tom Belton

Church Activities Schedule With Coronation Mention

Friday church business meeting at 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Coronation of King and Queen at 10 30 a.m. Worship at 10 45 a.m. BTU at 6 p.m. Evening sermon at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Rev William D Mosley Jr is pastor.

William D. Mosley, Jr

Lutheran Service in Music Hall Focuses on Focused Me

Lutheran service at 10 30 a m in the Music Hall led by Interno Ambrose Netzer with sermon focus Focused Me. Fellowship supper scheduled for 5 30 p m at the Student House reservations via 25922.

Ambrose Netzer

Wor ship church schedule lists events for Wednesday

Superintendent Ralph Leach of Wor ship announces an evening service at 7 30 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m The Rev G M Taylor serves as pastor with the same schedule for the week

St Pauls Roman Catholic Mass Schedule

Sunday masses at 8 9 10 and 11 a m daily masses at 7 am and 8 am confession Saturday 3 to 4 and 730 pm The Rev Fr Jan B Kish is listed as rector.

ST. Paul's Jan B. Kish

Wesleyan Methodist and Free Methodist Church Services

Sunday school times 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship at Free Methodist 10:30 a.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer at 7:30 p.m. The Rev L A Robinson. First Wesleyan Methodist Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Mrs Gilbert Knight superintendent. Services 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev Claude Scott speaker.

FIRST Wesleyan Methodist Gilbert Knight Claude Scott

Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule

The Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev N L Russell is the pastor.

Athens Pilgrim Holiness N. L. Russell

Sunday Schedule at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 am and evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Rev John I Snedden.

First Baptist John I. Snedden

Alexander Presbyterian Church Service and Choir

Alexander Presbyterian Church announces morning worship at 10:30 with the theme Accepting God's Challenge and Sunday school at 9:30. Friday choir rehearsal at the Manse led by Pastor James L. Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Guysville Community Meeting and Services

The notice invites young people to a Friday 7 30 gathering. Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching service led by the Rev John G Pollard. Local church events announced for weekly spiritual activities and worship.

Guysville Community John G. Pollard

Flaming Pulpits Can Save America

Don D. Tullis argues Tocqueville saw America’s greatness in its religious pulits aflame with righteousness. He urges renewed holy zeal to resist deceit and moral decay, insisting fiery pulpits are essential to keeping America strong and virtuous.

Alexis de Tocqueville America Esau de Tocqueville

New Marshfield Methodist Charge Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 am YF at 6 30 pm and prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Evangelistic service Monday 7 30 pm WSCS Wednesday 2 pm at the parsonage Union church also holds Sunday school 9 30 am YF 6 30 pm worship 7 30 pm and mid week prayer 7 30 pm Thursday WSCS 7 30 pm Pleasanton schedule includes 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am preaching and 7 30 pm mid week prayer Kenneth D Frazier is the pastor.

New Marshfield WSCS UNION Pleasanton Kenneth D. Frazier

Coolville Methodist Charge Sunday schedule overview

The notice lists church activities for several parishes. Coolville hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Prince of Peace Declamation at 10 45 a m. Decatur and Hockingport show morning worship and Sunday schools with evening services. The Rev. C E Ratcliff is pastor at RCH.

Coolville Prince of Peace Decatur Hockingport Little Hocking RCH C. E. Ratcliff

Albany Methodist charge church activities and services

Albany Methodist charge lists church school at 9 30 a.m. worship at 6 30 p.m. Monday boy scouts at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Temple offers church school 9 30 a.m. worship 10 45 a.m. prayer 8 p.m. Townhouse worship 7 30 p.m. church school 10 30 a.m. Pearl Chapel church school 10 a.m. Friday prayer meeting and choir practice 7 30 p.m. Isnowville church school 10 a.m. Thursday prayer meeting 8 p.m. Rev William H. Covert.

Albany Methodist Ccharge Albany — Church Temple—Church Pearl Chapel Isnowville — Church William H. Covert

Plains Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule and Events

The Plains Church of the Nazarene lists a 9 30 a m Sunday school rally with special music. Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Vernon O Brien. Prince of Peace contest at 7 p m and Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Lena Brandenburg as pastor.

Vernon O’brien Lena Brandenburg

McDougall Church Services and Prayer Meetings

Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. worship at Carbon Hill with Harris as pastor. Bible study at 7:30 p.m., preaching Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and prayer meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

McDougal Carbon Hill Harris

Plains Church of God Schedule and Pastor

Morning worship begins at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. Prayer and praise service Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by the Rev R E Kelchner pastor.

THE Plains Church OF God R. E Kelchner

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Services and Pastor

Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with prayer and praise at 10 30 am. WYPS meets at 7 pm followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by The Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

Whites Chapel Wesleyan Roy E. Deeter

Weekend and weekday services at Federal Valley church

The Federal Valley church lists preaching Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 10 am. A Wednesday prayer meeting is also held. The Rev Roy E Deeter serves as pastor.

Federal Valley Roy E. Deeter

South Canaan Baptist Bible School Schedule

The midweek prayer meeting and Bible study are set for 8 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. John IL Snedden pastor. Other services include Bible school at 9:45 am and a prayer meeting at 10:45 am.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School John IL Snedden

Sunday church schedule with Rev Haines leading services

The notice lists a Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. MYF at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 8 p.m. The Rev R L Haines is the pastor.

R. L.haines

Evening religious programs listed at 191 W Washington St

Public address at 7 pm and Bible study at 8 15 pm Tuesday. Bible study 7 30 pm Friday with service meeting and ministry school at 7 30 pm. Location 191 W Washington St.

W. Washington St

Guysville Methodist Charge Sunday Schedule and Events

The Guysville Methodist Charge lists services across Guysville and Canaanville with times for youth song service sermons and Sunday school. The Stewart and SmyF groups meet in the evening, plus a Monday Young Married class and a midweek Bible study and prayer meeting at Mrs Will Spear's home led by Rev Harold Mowery.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart Will Spear Harold Mowery

Wesley Foundation Team Schedule At Bates Clark Chapel

Sunday services include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. sessions at Bates and Clark Chapel locations. Rich Land Ave holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday school with 7:30 p.m. Wesley Foundation Team activity and 6:30 p.m. YF. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m led by Rev. H. L. McDaniel.

Bates Wesley Foundation Clarks Chapel Richland Ave H. L. McDaniel

Sunday service schedule with guest speaker Rev Merrimen

The Sunday program includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a worship service at 10 45 a m with guest speaker Rev Eugene Merrimen The week continues Thursday with a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev George Halbirt

Eugene Merrimen George Halbirt

Church Schedule Highlights Weekly Worship Services

Sunday services begin with 9 45 a m Sunday school morning worship follows at 10 45 A M the Lord s Table at 11 Youth group meets at 6 45 P M and evening services at 7 30 P M Mid week prayer is Thursday at 7 30 P M James H Horner serves as minister.

James H. Horner

Sunday Services At Morning Star Church

Morning service at 10 30 includes a sermon They need not depart give Evening service at 7 30 features The Forgotten City Pastor M Demint leads the congregation with a 9 30 Sunday school session in the morning.

M. Demint

Torch Baptist Sunday Schedule with Cyrus Jones

The Torch Baptist Church announces Sunday school at ten o clock led by superintendent Cyrus Jones. A preaching service follows at eleven o clock with speaker G P Ryan delivering the sermon.

Torch Baptist Sunday School Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

Plains Methodist Thursday Activities Schedule

The Plains Methodist Church lists events for Thursday at 10 15 a m Floyd Linscott superintendent MYF at 6 p m Prince of Peace contest at 7 p m prayer meeting and evangelistic service S A Steele minister.

the Plains Methodist Floyd Linscott S. A. Steele

Ireland Congregational Christian Sunday Services Advertisement

The notice lists a 9 30 Sunday school session and a 10 30 morning preaching service with the sermon How Great a Savior and a 2 30 youth fellowship. It presents church activities without further details.

Ireland Congregational Christian Sunday School

Sunday Services List with Sermon Topic Chast'ning Hands

Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Preaching services Sunday at 7 30 p m with the sermon titled Chast ning Hands.

Weekend Visits and Moves Among Enterprise Families

Enterprise society notes record weekend and day visits among local families in Columbus Logan Route Carroll Mount Pleasant Newark Enterprise residents Bruce Adcock and Paul Ringhiser relocating between Enterprise Logan Route 2 and Logan Route 2.

Enterprise Ruth Ansel Columbus Jesse Ansel Don Ansel Logan Jim Jones E. F. Bradford Carroll Bruce Adcock Paul Ringhiser Harold Heinlein Walter Mathias Bob Brashares Mansfield J. F. Brashares Bill Helber Howard Blum Ted Helber Shirley Dana Lou Helber Albert Redick Mount Pleasant Arthur Casto Logan Route Emma Kate Mathias Shirley Helber Donald Helber Gladys Dupler Lee Busch and Otis Landis Newark

Clifton area weekend visitors and local moves noted

A roundup of residents visiting relatives and friends in Clifton and nearby towns. Names include the Shades of Erie, the Humphries and Cross families, Varian and Redmond moves, and a birthday party for Nicky Nicholson with many local attendees.

Clifton W. Va Don Shade Erie George Humphries Stella Cross Marcellene Buell Athens Elver Fox June Cassell Glassgow Earl Pierce Sandy McDonald Harry Carteight George Rairden Leon Duncan Nease Settlement Adlai Burhis Point Pleasant Charles Varian, Jr Middleport Pat Redmond Columbus J. B. Redmond Freeman Johnson East Liverpool Ohio Pearl Nicholson Ralph Cartwright Mason Jules Chapman Herman Cartwright Mina Lewis A. R. Woodrum Racine Roy A. Smith A. R. Smith Smith Kelly Field Texas Engineers Training School Fort Belvier Nicky Nicholson Butch Neville Pt. Pleasant Robert Rickard Gentry Hascar Pete Roush Billy Stewart Danny Rickard Duane van Meter Johnnie Call Eddie Varian Charles Bayes Patsy Bayes Rital Smith Jane Niwell Keith Ann Turnbull Sharon Turnbull Dianna Durst Michael Roush Janet Janice Nicholson Mary Jane Roush Wanda Nicholson

New Dress Pattern 8903 Promises Smart Everyday Style

Daytime dress pattern 8903 offers a slim skirt with pocket accents and back pleat in sizes 12 through 20 and 40 through 42. Pattern details include 5 yards of 39 inch fabric, perforated pattern, 30 cents, and mail order address for Sue Burnett in New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americaas New York N. Y

Grahams Chapel Bible Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 20 a m gives way to prayer and praise at 10 30 a m followed by the preaching service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Max Williams pastor.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Sunday School Max Williams

Kilvert Church of God Worship and Prayer Meetings

Kilvert Church of God holds worship at 10 30 a m and YPM at 7 p m Friday Prayer meeting with preaching by Mrs L M Kemmy of Athens. Song service led by Frank Bolis of Cutler.

Kilvert Church OF God L. M. \Kemmy Athens Frank Bolis Cutler

Prayer Service Led by Rev James Bobo Wednesday

A prayer service is scheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday with Rev James Bobo serving as pastor. The service begins at 7 30 p m and details appear in community notices.

Mr Skrotzky Dies Aged 70 in Athens Hospital

GLOUSTER Oscar Sam Skrotzky 70 of Jacksonville died at 1 am today in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a brief illness. He was a retired miner who spent most of his life in Jacksonville. Survived by two brothers Herman and Edward both of Jacksonville. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at C F Wallace funeral home by Rev Daniel K Teater.

Glouster Oscar Sam) Skrotzky Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Hereman Edward Jacksonsville C. F. Wallace Daniel K. Teater Lée Lee Wan

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