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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1949

Page

7

Canton McKinley Tops Ohio High School Grid Standings

Ohio's top grid standings shift as Canton McKinley holds first after a 39-13 win over Lakewood. Massillon climbs to second with a 59-19 victory over Waite, while Libbey upsets Hamilton 27-18 to move into fourth and Purcell rises to fifth with a 27-7 win over Elder.

Columbus Ohio Canton McKinley Fremont Ross Herman Bup) Rearick Lakewood Tommy Ness Associated Press Weekly Massillon

Mistakes Shape Attitudes in National Survey and Local Gridiron Notes

National survey finds seven of ten people admit at least one major life mistake and stresses learning from errors. The column catalogs high school and college football results, scoring feats, and team streaks across Ohio, noting Canton McKinley, Massillon, Perry, and others pursuing strong seasons.

Machinists Win Two Games in McBee Bowling Lead

McBee Bowling League action left the Machinists with a two game lead after a 2-1 win over Office. Howard Mills rolled 588 with games of 211 172 205 to pace Machinists while Russ Hall added 484. Jim Scriven led Office with 543, including a 215 in game three.

Hike McBee Machine Shop Keglers McBee Office Howard Mills Jim Scriven Mills George White Howard Eschenbacher Research Roger Connor Frank Calvin Charles Tribe Art Plant No. 2 Shaver Don Hoffee Planters Pioneers Order Department Harry Begg Dan Merrick

Victory To Ames-Bern 44-40 In Tight Game

Ames-Bern Greenies evened their season at 1-1 by defeating Vincent 44-40. Brown scored 12 points on three field goals and six free throws to lead Ames-Bern, while Roberts had 14 for Vincent in a low scoring clash. Vincent led 16-12 at one point, then struggled at the line, going 8 of 22. Vincent Reserves won 30-28 in the preliminary.

Amesville Greenies Ames-Bern Vincent Brown Roberts Ames- F AEM Ee Ceneun McKinley Far OIE Ieee Tdetton Beret Eideidtennwold Barnett Leasure Krost

Ravenswood Protest Rejected and Officials Suspended

Ravenswood High coach Bill Jones had protested an official’s call on an extra point in the 14-13 loss to Elizabeth on October 27. The West Virginia State Board of Education denied the protest and suspended officials Albert M. Stiles Henry Joy and Dick Hamilton pending written exams and reinstatement.

Ravenswood W. Va Ravenswood High Bill Jones West Virginia Scholastic Board of Appeals Parkersburg Albert M. Stiles Henry Joy St. Marys Dick Hamilton Belpre Stiles Elizabeth

Layne Tops NFL Passing Leader From Texas

Philadelphia report states Robert L. Layne of Texas surpassed Samuel Adrian Baugh as the NFL season's leading passer. Layne's strong arm and Texas roots are cited as key factors in the surprise surge at the top of the passing charts.

Philadelphia Texas NFL Robert L. Layne Samuel Adrian Baugh

National Horse Show Victory at Madison Square Garden

A year ago Mexican army officers won the international military stake at the 60th National Horse Show held at Madison Square Garden. The brief historical recap notes prior times and matches in sports history from the era.

Madison Square Garden

Albany Quint Defeats Zaleski 40 27 in Prep Opener

Albany High Red Devils beat Zaleski 40 27 as Bob Tewksbury scores 16 and Jim Lentrim adds 15. Albany erased an early 8 4 deficit, turning an 18 11 halftime lead into a solid victory before Athens County play against Rome.

Albany Elza Wood Albany High Red Devils Zaleski Vinton County Red Devils Athens County Rome Bob Tewksbury Jim

County Cage Teams Active This Week

Athens County League basketball opens with four of nine teams in action as non league games start this week. Waterloo faces Albany in a non league clash at Albany while Albany meets Stewart on Friday. Ames Bern travels to New Marshfield to play Waterloo as the defending champion rebuilds after graduation.

Canton McKinley Cincinnati Purcell Circleville Lockland Springfield Township Summit County Hudson Tipp City Brookfield Mifflin Louisville Rutland Akron Ellet Manuta Wintersville Doylestown Taylor Vermilion Minerva Canton Central Catholic Athens County League Waterloo New Marshfield Albany Tzaleski Bobcats Vinton County Stewart Ames-Bern Corning Vincent

Broncos to End With Reserve

Western Michigan College closes its football schedule with a game against Western Reserve University in Cleveland. More than a dozen Broncos face final collegiate appearances as they aim to finish fourth in the conference. Reserve features Len Corbin and strong backs Dick Lee and Fred Lekson.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan College Western Reserve University Cleveland Broncos Len Corbin Red Cat Dick Lee Fred Lekson Tom Cole

Wall Work To Continue If Steel Strike Breaks

Point Pleasant officials expect floodwall construction to proceed even if the steel strike continues. Maxon Construction Co. foreman John T. Billingsley reported several loads of warehouse reinforcing steel arrived last week with more promised for the week, ensuring no major delays.

Point Pleasant John T. Billingsley Maxon Construction Co Billingsley

Friendship sewing circle meets at 2206 Jefferson Ave

EFUB Church Friendship sewing circle held a Friday meeting at 2206 Jefferson Ave hosted by Mrs. Hale Blessing. Mrs. Joseph Jewell led the business session and T. L. Morrison received birthday gifts amid secret sisters exchanges with numerous attendees.

Point Pleasant Friendship Sewing Circle Efub Church Hale Blessing Jefferson Ave Joseph Jewell T. L. Morrison T. F. Yost Roy Blessing Mae Sayre Otis Smith Charles Mus

Billy Bryant to Invade Film Capital with Hamlet

Capt. Billy Bryant of Point Pleasant plans a film capital invasion early next year with his version of Hamlet. Sponsors will cover all production costs for the program at the Golden Spike Theater. Bryant says most characters are convicts, with two exceptions, and other Shakespearean roles drift into the set. Reviews in Chicago New York and Philadelphia report the dialogue as convulsing audiences. He also says he is sending his script to Emile Littler in London.

Point Pleasant Wood Billy Bryant Capital Golden Spike Theater Bryant Chicago New York Philadelphia Emile Littler London

Auction Sale of Infirmary Set Dec 3

Point Pleasant Mason County Court set December 3 for a public auction of the 193 acre County Infirmary located two miles southeast of Camp Conley Road. The complex includes a dormitory two barns dwelling and outbuildings and is electrically wired. Seven residents will be relocated with discussions on renovating the clerk of the circuit court room now assigned to County Clerk John Aten.

Point Pleasant Mason County Court County Camp Conley Camp Conley Rd Department of Public Assistance Circuit Court John Aten Charleston J. E. Watterson F. B. Lieving D. E. Wedge Emma H. Burnsides

Suspects Face Charges After Ohio Burglary Incident

Trooper R C Dilley and Deputy Morrison returned two men and two unidentified women to face charges in Marysville Ohio for the October 29 burglary of the Jack Wray general store on Upland Road three miles from Ashton. Men named are William North of Marysville and William Eugene Hayes of Marysville.

Point Pleasant R. C. Dilley Mason County T. L. Morrison Marysville Ohio Morrison Jack Wray Upland Rd Ashton William

First Wedding Permit Since Oct. 15 Issued

Two couples filed for marriage license applications in County Clerk John Aten's office over the weekend. These were the first applications recorded since Oct. 15. The filers included Arthur Harding Stephens 28 Letart Route 2 and Genevieve Francis Thornton 21 Letart Route 2, with Charles Otto Mulford 21 Clifton and Margaret Ann Buskirk 21 Clifton.

Point Pleasant John Aten Arthur Harding Stephens Letart Genevieve Francis Thornton Charles Otto Mulford Clifton Margaret Ann Buskirk

Two Men Fined by Point Pleasant Justice

Justice of the Peace S A Simmons fined and jailed two men Monday. Robert Carr of Point Pleasant was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to 10 days for intoxication. Alford Hassell Jr of Sand Hill Act was fined 25 dollars and also jailed 10 days for intoxication.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Robert Carr Alford Hassell, Jr Sand Hill

Oxley Blain Honored At Family Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Blain host birthday dinner for their son Oxley at home Sunday. Attendees include Mia Stella Mohr Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Corbett Manniey West Columbia Mrs Hester Lee and daughters Wanda Betty Annabelle Point Pleasant Mr and Mrs Kerr Blain Beech Hill and Mr and Mrs Earl Mohr Mr and Mrs Oxley Balne and Mr and Mrs Blain Mohr Gallipolis Ferry.

John Blain Gallipolle Ferry Oxley Mia Stella Mohr Gallipolis Corbett Manniey West Columbia Hester Lee Wanda Betty Annabelle Point Pleasant Kerr Blain Beech Hill Earl Mohr Oxley Balne Blain Mohr Gallipolis Ferry

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Mearge at Gallipolis Ferry

Mrs. Clarence Mearge of Gallipolis Ferry was honored with a birthday dinner by her daughters Mrs. Ralph Lee and Mrs. Forman Stevens at home Sunday. Attending were relatives from Eureka Apple Grove Rio Grande Point Pleasant and Bladen including Mr. and Mrs. Vandale Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lee and others.

Clarence Mearge Gallipolis Ferry Ralph Lee Forman Stevens del Fisher Eureka Vandale Wallace Billy and Benny Apple Grove W. Va Lewis Fisher Clarence Fisher Rio Grande Tom Reynolds John Lewis Leagh Point Pleasant Bud Lee Meaige Clarence Meaige Okley Fisher Bladen

Lodge Meeting Tonight

Orpah Rebekah hoes will convene in the lodge hall this evening at 7 30 for a regular meeting.

Orpah Rebekahoes

Weekend Visits and Funeral Gatherings Across Mason County

A series of family visits and attendances at a funeral marked a Mason County weekend. Among those noted were the Wallaces of Corning Ohio visiting Mrs. Wallace's mother. relatives attending the service for George Dowell at Mt. Carmel Church Thurman. Crookhans visiting in Cincinnati and Campbell Kentucky. and Dr J E Lange hosting visitors in West Virginia. Other mentions include residents at various homes in Mason City and Huntington, along with hospital apprentice William Waldie spending time with his mother Bonnie Waldie.

Gail Wallace Corning Ohio Wallace John Dower Viand St Kathryn Beaver Carrie Beaver Crookhan Leon George Dowell Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Thurman Crystal Crookhan Harold Crookhan Cincinnati Wayne McDaniel Nathan McDaniel Mason City William Waldie Naval Hospital Bethesda Bonnie Waldie Railroad Ave J. T. Mayes Henderson T. D. Waldie Lonnie Noble Huntington Mayes William Arthur Arthur Mason County Ella Rayburn Till Homer Doolittle Ripley Road Doolittle Russell Boyce St. Louis

Superior rating for local 3664th Ordinance Co.

The 3664th Ordinance Co. received a superior rating after a spot inspection by Second Army Headquarters led by Capt. Frank W. Haught. Albert T. Lawrence, a civilian automotive technical inspector, completed a two day check, with the unit drilling at the old TNT plant training area last night. A separate note reports Gus Allen Fielder of Point Pleasant Route 2 fined $15 and costs for intoxication in local magistrate court.

Point Pleasant 3664Th Ordinance Co State National Guard Second Army Frank W. Haught Albert T. Lawrence Haught Gus Allen Fielder

4 H Club Achievement Week Observed in Mason County

Mason County marks national 4 H Club Achievement Week with nearly 400 members highlighted by county agent Howard Foglesong. A 1914 start saw tomato clubs led by Mrs Powell Reynolds, growth through 1918, and 1926 as 4 H clubs expanded statewide under A G Middleton. Early leaders include Lessie Sleeth and Kathryn Rice among others. last year the 4 H movement boasted over 30 000 rural youths nationwide with 360 from Mason County.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mra Howard Foglesong Powell Reynolds Ethel Fordette South Side Beech Hil Mason City Leon Ashton A. G. Middleton Lessie Sleeth Ray Roush M. ©. Lewis Edgar Carney Freeman Wallace Flossie Haynes Kathleen Stephenson Mia Jasper Cain Lula Jiiden Bonnie Cadle Ida Ball Ivy Wise Lena Cantebury Madge Byus Bernice Anderson Kathryn Rice Dorothy Melton Dave Dunn

Junior High Students Tour Lakin Hospital

A 30 student group from Junior High social studies toured Lakin State Hospital in Point Pleasant on Monday. Two teachers and several chaperones accompanied them as hospital staff discussed mental illnesses and treatments. The visit included a cannery and laundry tour, patient program, Q&A, and luncheon in the dining room.

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital Violet Gerlach Madelyn Brown PD. Tennant Carl Rutherford Homer Smith Brown Johnson

Students stage dramatized explorers in junior high program

In the 1:30 p.m. performance in the Junior High Auditorium Mrs Browns and Mrs Gerlachs classes presented a play Columbus Dream and explorer monologues. Cast included James Capehart as Columbus with others portraying Isabella Ferdinand and Indians. Eva Hill served as announcer and Patty Jo Buffington sang with Marlene Bumgardner at the piano.

Point Pleasant Mra Madelyn Brown Violet Gerlach Eva Hill James Gaskins James Call David Walters Kyle Perry Sandra Proffitt Wayne Gammon Joe Johnson Charles Thompson Franklin Brown Robert Bennett Ruth Sallaz Jerry Pickens Roy Balles Sterling Rayburn Albert Durst Carolyn Wallace Eddie Higginbotham Marlin Oldaker Columbus James Capehart Brawanna Woods Charles Ellison Patty Jo Buffington Marlene Bumgardner

Lovell Baby Born At Holzer Hospital In Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs James Lovell announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital Monday morning. This is the couple’s first child. The mother is Betty Aelker.

Point Pleasant James Lovell Holzer Hospital Betty Aelker

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