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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1936
Page
9
MITCH’S MUSINGS notes a major upswing for Ohio University basketball with reduced admission costs and a veteran, offensively oriented squad. Star players return and a strong freshmen crop joins the mix as the schedule lays out key non-conference and conference games through February.
Glouster Kiwanis agreed at the Tuesday night meeting to sponsor the annual Christmas treat for local children with a December 23 date. A finance committee led by Rev David P Morris and others was formed to raise funds. a tree committee and a candy committee were named. On December 1 the club will host a dinner for Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble football teams at the K of P Hall. the Tem ple of the Pythian Sisters will serve. The attendance prize went to Mike Beshara.
Alfred Emerson Stout and Mrs. Stout entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Snodgrass of Garden, Mrs. Rodger Clark and son of Coolville, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Person of Guysville, and Mrs. Kate Snodgrass of Garden. Alvin Cole moved from Athens to the former Ben Barnhart house. Mrs. Harry Guthrie and Mrs. Ernest Story were in Athens Friday. Glen Haning of Parkersburg, buyer of Grace Kelley’s timber land, plans a sawmill. Ed Clifford and his wife with Mr. and Mrs. Cook of Athens were guests of the E. E. Storys. Soft ivory is noted for its workability in intricate designs.
Ohio University's Mareks, a sophomores halfback from Rocky River, earns a starting spot against Ohio Wesleyan in Ohio Stadium. He scored on an 82 yard run, boosted punt return average, and proved elusive against Wesleyan, earning praise from coaches and fans. Senior teammates to take the field include Diehl Dunn Wills Irelan Kucinskis Morgan Nelson Guerra as practice winds down ahead of the final game.
Ohio University announced that the 1937 football team will travel the longest distance in 15 years to face Rutgers in New Brunswick New Jersey on November 13. The schedule also includes Illinois at Champaign on September 25 and a Rio Grande game with another possible October 9 contest in negotiation.
The annual Ohio State women's bowling tournament will be held in Cleveland on January 22. Secretary Mrs. Abbie Aston of Akron said a record entry is expected.
The PGA tournament narrows to 64 players for 18 hole matches aiming for a $1,000 prize. Defending champion Johnny Revolta leads the seedings with Fay Coleman, Leo Mallory, Henry Picard and other stars drawing tough pairings in a day that eliminates top names like Walter Hagen Leo Diegel Sam Parks and Phil Perkins.
Chicago sports writer George Kirkley notes from the football press box. Nebraska line coach Link Lyman says Minnesota could beat Pittsburgh six days a week and that NU would have beaten Pitt by two touchdowns if they played like they did vs the Gophers. Eddie Jankowski of Wisconsin plays violin in idle moments. Indiana coach Bo McMillan says injuries cost them a shot at Ohio State and Nebraska. Chicago players improve tackling against Berwanger. Detroit papers hype Michigan Northwestern game for Fred Vanzo. Minnesota fullback Larry Buhler is expected to carry on the bone crushing tradition. Marquette passer Butvid has 679 yards and 10 TDs on 50 of 97. Texas A&M beats SMU Dallas 22-6, San Francisco 38-14, Utah 20-7 in eight days. Aggies tour Hollywood. Alabama and Marquette may meet at Soldier Field next season. Bob Zuppke plans a California vacation after final Chicago game. rumors tie him to California Berkeley job.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Featheroff announce the birth of a daughter at Cherrington Hospital Monday. The child has been named Betty Lou.
Officials in Honolulu report an unusual weather event with ground temperatures at 80 degrees and snow forming in the air over the city. The anomaly suggests unusual atmospheric conditions may be producing snow despite the heat.
Maj. Lawrence M. Jones announced via intermediary he will accept orders to report to the Army school at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and retire as a leading football coach. He declined to discuss resigning to stay with Oklahoma, saying the Army opportunity is too great to miss. Ohio military officials said Leavenworth offers a path toward the War College. Jones plans to remain in the Army nine months at Leavenworth and not return to Oklahoma afterward.
Logan County deputy Newton Spencer who suffered head injuries in a Sunday motor crash near New Straitsville was ordered to bed Tuesday after his temperature rose. He had checked in at the sheriff's office Monday afternoon and remained several hours.
A short note reports that female gnats bite people or animals whereas male gnats do not. The observation highlights a gender-based difference in biting behavior among gnats.
Lorain High School coach E. M. McCaskey joined a Tuesday scrimmage to demonstrate a play and sustained a broken nose. He remains on the sidelines as he recovers, keeping his coaching position.
The Progressives class of the Church of Christ will gather Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gooding for a local meeting and discussion.
Recaps from campus workouts across the Big Ten with Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Iowa and Chicago detailing injuries, line shuffles, and preparations. Key names include Vic Spadaccini, Warren Kilbourne, Ed Widseth, Joe Clauss, Neil Pohl, John Golemkeske, Stanton, Phillips, Ritchie, Brennan, Warthey, and Vernon Huffman as teams prep for Saturday matchups and Temple or Notre Dame tests.
Henry McLemore notes the 19th annual PGA event pairing sheet reveals stories behind the matches. Tony Manero faces Jimmie Demaret in a potential upset, Walter Kozak meets Leo Walper, and Ed Dudley draws Herman Barron. Craig Wood lands Johnny Kinder, while Henry Picard faces Leo Mallory as a strong field unfolds.
Athens County Democrats gather for a victory banquet with speeches from Dan Rardin C L Jordan Len McCune and others. An eight year old reads a poem and a telegram from Governor Davey offers congratulations. Dutch Zimmer and his orchestra provide music.
Past Noble Grands Club held a regular meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall with ten members present. A turkey dinner followed for members' husbands and children. The next meeting will be at Margaret McHarg's home on New Marshfield Road December 10. Gifts and IOOF Home Christmas box packing planned.
GLOUSTER Reyvy and Mrs. David P. Morris with Rev. Gilbert Courtney Chauncey and Rev and Mrs. Neil Graham in Athens attended a district meeting of Church of Christ ministers in Zanesville on Tuesday.
TRIMBLE Mr and Mrs William Frazier and Rolland Frazier were weekend guests of Montford Frazier and Walter Frazier in Dayton Mrs Sophia Smith visited Audrey Frazier Thursday Jacksonville Mothers Club meeting postponed from Nov 11 to Nov 18 and again to the first Wednesday in December due to revival services at the M E Church
The Ladies' Democratic Club will hold a business meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Anne Chappelear.
Jacksonville notice states the Ladies' Auxiliary of the U M W of A will meet tonight at 7 o'clock at Hagle Hall.
The Progressive Study Club met at Miss Lalla Danford’s home with 15 members. Eva Kientz named movie chairman Grace Ochs press reporter. Mrs Esta Harper presented An Appreciation of Will Rogers. Harriett Weymueller sang Rogers songs. Next meeting November 30 with Mrs. Lou Mundew.
Mrs. Myrtle Warren hosted Class No 2 of the First Baptist Church in Glouster on Monday evening. The group voted to move from semi monthly to monthly meetings on the first Monday each month.
Jacksonville event announces the annual bazaar and supper to be held December 16 at 4 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Glouster Girl Scout Troop No 1 will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30 oclock in the American Legion Building.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday night at the Legion hall in Glouster. Refreshments will be served.
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