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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1938
Page
6
Mitch’s Musings lauds the 1938 Ohio University Bobcats who defied low expectations to top the Buckeye Conference. The piece highlights injuries, steadfast veterans, and key players like Len Janiak and Danny Risaliti, noting a season of grit, comebacks, and collective team effort.
Ohio Wes leyan bishops seek a Thanksgiving win over Dayton Flyers to claim a Buckeye Conference title share. Ohio U Bobcats beat Marshall 14 to 7 to move a half game ahead, while Dayton rests after a Nov. 12 break. Case and Western Reserve also figure in final grid games as Mt. Union and Muskingum battle for position.
University of San Francisco 8 Gonzaga U C Catholic 14 Loyola South 0 St Benedict 7 Rockhurst 0 Scranton 25 Mt St Mary 3 Louisiana College 13 St Marys Tex 7 St Vincent 21 St Bonaventure 7 Niagara 12 Canisius 0. The water buffalo is the chief source of the milk supply in the Philippine Islands.
Houston writer Henry McLemore praises Texas Christian University after a six-minute burst against Rice, noting dominant driving plays and Davey O Brien's passing. He cites coach Dutch Meyer on poise over inspiration and hints TCU's Rose Bowl hopes.
Fort Worth led by Elliott Roosevelt and J Curtis Sanford outlines a plan for two bowl games in three days to crown the nation’s top team. Texas could pair TCU and Texas Tech with other top programs, with TCU and Notre Dame among contenders for national ranking. Roosevelt hopes President may attend.
Minnesota repeats as Big Ten champions after a 21 to 0 victory over Wisconsin. The season featured key wins over Michigan and Purdue and a late comeback to seal the undisputed title as Northwestern, Ohio State, and Purdue jockeyed for positions.
Gallipolis resident Frank R. Vance found quill pens once owned by his great great grandfather Charles Creuzet an early French settler. He distributed the pens among friends as the chest contents were examined.
Week end marriage licenses were issued to Calman Luellen 24 and Arlena St Clair 21 both of Kanawha County West Virginia A K Sutter 25 of South Point and Dortha Denney 19 daughter of Niles Denney near Bidwell
Tony Galento the NBA's top heavyweight challenger will meet Otis Thomas in St Louis on December 6, per manager Joe Jacobs. The bout pits two top contenders with Galento from New Jersey against Arkansas native Thomas in a high profile clash.
A reader asks about Rube Waddell pitching in World Series games against the New York Giants. The answer: he never pitched in any World Series. Another query asks if the New York Giants went through 1984 undefeated at home, answered no with two losses in September. A final question notes the Irish Sweepstakes are usually held three times a year.
E. J. O'Brien, 45, a Huntington bookkeeper, and Frank Creasy, 23, Huntington student, were hospitalized after a car crash returning from an Athens football game. Their car skidded on a new concrete road south of Addison village and rolled down the river bank. Both are in fair condition at Holzer Hospital.
The Mt. Zion Ladies Aid of Ohio Township will hold its last November gathering on the 30th at the home of Mrs. Lulu Waugh.
U S Engineers in Huntington urge two new roller type dams in Meigs and Greenup to replace several older structures. The Eureka Dam near Gallipolis supports immense coal flows. proposed Letart and Greenup dams would cost 12 to 15 million dollars each and help speed up tow traffic.
A coach praises a team for indominatable courage and heart. He credits collective play and playing for the team as the key to their success, calling it the kind of team he admires.
Gallia county prosecutor John W. Howell says a grand jury will probably not be convened until the next term of court in January. Few people are jailed awaiting grand jury action in the county.
Gallia County Christmas Savings Club members will withdraw about $35 000 between December 1 and 10. Frank C. Christ, local bank cashier, notes three Gallipolis banks offer Christmas Savings Club accounts and are well patronized by savers. The per capita savings reach $1.72 for each resident.
Clarence E. Siders of Mill Creek neighborhood received a four year sentence in Columbus federal court for stealing a WPA check from neighbor Ambrose Stewart’s mailbox and cashing it. He is 24 years old and unmarried.
Funeral services for Jacob N. Baker 88 were held Sunday at the family home on Raccoon Creek. Rev. L W Gishler conducted religious rites and interment followed in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by his wife America Northup and sons and daughters, including Garnet Sigler and Wilbur Baker, the family noted.
Thursday Club guests of president Mrs. Boyd Thomas heard a Canal Zone talk and enjoyed a three course turkey dinner at Libby Hotel. Rock Club played three tables with prizes won by Mrs. Carlos Niday and Mrs. Walter Wise. Bible class members of Dr Ella Lupton met at Mrs Joseph Donnally’s home with remarks by Mrs. Reisinger and a creation story paper by Mrs. Virgil Martin, followed by refreshments at Libby Hotel.
Frank Perkins closed his dance hall one mile west of Vinton Saturday night after reporting to deputies he was tired of rowdies and intoxicated patrons. The venue had seen several disturbances recently. Banks in Gallipolis report receiving new Jefferson five cent pieces, sparking collector interest.
Pat Shaffer age 22 and Melvin Jasohn age 23 of Huntington Township were arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Fr. F. Hatfield. Shaffer faces a charge of operating a car without a driver's license. Jasohn is charged with being drunk, disorderly and resisting an officer.
Gilbert Van Sickle stopped to aid Dwight Beckett and Charles Younger when Bruce King of St Clairsville and his daughter crashed into the truck. The truck was damaged but no serious injuries were reported.
A party including Mrs. Frank Brothers Mrs. Hannah Myers Mrs. Alma Danner and others attended the Royal Neighbors convention in Ironton on Thursday.
The Gallipolis lodge invites families to a program and supper at their hall on Wednesday night at Thiv ener. Members’ families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Mrs. Emma Howell 78 widow of F M Howell suffered a paralytic attack at her Vine Street home during the week end affecting her left side.
Rance Watkins, 26, of Cheshire, remains in stable condition at Holzer Hospital after a truck accident in Jackson County Friday. He suffered a broken pelvis and other injuries with significant blood loss and received a blood transfusion from his father, Luke Watkins.
Unbeaten Notre Dame Texas Christian Duke Tennessee and Oklahoma all won Saturday to preserve their perfect records. Oklahoma clinched the Big Six title with a 10-0 win over Colorado State. TCU beat Rice 29-7 to reinforce its top rating and faces SMU in a pivotal showdown. Minnesota and Utah also captured conference crowns with decisive victories, while California drew even for the Pacific Coast title with a win over Stanford.
Mrs. F B Amsbury announces that the local W C T U chapter will hold regular meetings in Gallipolis and work to strengthen the city and county membership for another anti liquor vote four years hence.
Walter Caufman, a dairyman near the municipal airport, was hospitalized with a dislocated and fractured right ankle after a cow stepped on him while a milking machine was being adjusted Saturday evening.
Detroit remains alive in the 1935 NFL title chase after a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cardinals. The Lions must beat the Bears and then Philadelphia to tie Green Bay, with New York or Washington as the Eastern champion awaiting in the playoffs.
Gallipolis churches join the Methodist Baptist Episcopal and Presbyterian bodies for a Thanksgiving service Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Episcopal church. Choirs from all four congregations will sing as Rev. Robert Leake of St Peter's Episcopal delivers the sermon.
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