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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

13

Southeastern Conference All Star Eleven Dominated by Tulane LSU Florida

Tulane LSU Florida provide most of the five first team spots in the AP All-Southeastern Eleven. Eddie Price and Paul Lea repeaters join Chuck Hunziger as the only holdovers. Kentucky’s Bog Gain wins captaincy with Tidwell and Dottley highlighted among backfield stars. Dottley and Parilli headline fourth back with Hover and Ulinski among other key selections. States represented span Alabama Louisiana Tennessee Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey Texas Illinois and Arkansas.

Travis Tidwell Auburn Anu Kentucky Bog Gain Gain Weirton West Virginia Bud Sherrod Tennessee Melvin Sam) Lyle LSU Allen Hover Hamilton Ohio Ed Holdnak Alabama Harry Ulinski Ulinski Mississippi State Jerry Taylor Florida Jimmy Kynes Mississippi John Dottley Babe Parilli Dottley Southeastern Louisiana Pennsylvania New Jersey Texas Illlinois Arkansas

College and pro sports roundups across basketball and hockey

College basketball results include Central 55 Huntington 40, Taylor 84 Concordia Ind 54, Franklin 77 Oak City Ind 55. Pro notes show National Association games New York 84 Washington 74, Indianapolis 80 Rochester 74, Tri City 80 Boston 72. High school scores feature Belle Valley 38 Meigs 28 and several others. hockey and boxing results listed with city and weights.

Basketball College Ind Central Huntington Taylor Concordia Franklin Oak City Professional National Association New York Washington Indianapolis Rochester Tri-City Boston High School Belle Valley Meigs Caldwell Dexter City Somerset Rushville Corning New Straitsville Bremen Thurston Pleasant City Cumberland Junction City Shawnee Senecaville Quaker City Zanes. S. Nich Cam. S. Ben Love City Madison Someton Clarington Chauncey Pennsville Harrison Morgan Brooklyn Independence Richfield Brecksville N. Lima Springfield Holland Liberty Vienna Goodyear Wingfoots St. Louis Grand Rapids White Plains Tony Longo Baltimore Johnny Breeze Paterson N. I Washington, D. C Billy Patterson Mel Bartholomew New Orleans

Not Retiring Wagner Says He Will Stay In Baseball

PITTSBURGH Honus Wagner, 75, says he has lum bago but no plan to retire. He will be 76 on February 24 and hopes to be out of the hospital by then. He remains a fan favorite at Forbes Field, traveling little but never missing a game in uniform when in town.

Pittsburgh Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirate Honus Billy Meyer Pirate Pirates Forbes Field Carnegie

Union Furnace Five Triumphs Union Furnace Five Triumphs

Union Furnace defeated Gibisonville High 46 to 44 in a Hocking County League game. Sheline scored 21 to lead Union Furnace, while Lutz added 12 for Gibisonville.

Gibisonville Union Furnace Gibisonville High Sheline Lutz Sq Furnace G. F Pts Y Riters Nixon Hixenbaugh Acneege Gessell OB. S Aenen G. F Whitcraft Carpenter Poe Poe Ess Lutz c Meyer Gzoo Fiume G Osneeeenee Womene Sinden Iy

Louis Battles Weight, Delivers Show in Newark Exhibition

Joe Louis,重量 around the middle at 228 pounds, fought a 10 round exhibition with Johnny Cheshut in Newark. The crowd of about 5,000 paid $15,200 and Louis earned roughly $3,600 as the retired champion showed occasional flashes of his old power.

Joe Louis Boston Garden Johnny Shkor Newark N. J Newark Armory Johnny Cheshut Bayonne Louis Jersey Joe Walcott Max Schmeling

Sugar Bowl offers 244000 for two teams in Jan. 2 game

New Orleans organizers prize a 244000 purse plus a trip to the city and a 60 minute preview for two unbeaten teams in the Sugar Bowl setup. Oklahoma remains the strong favorite to meet Tulane with LSU looming as a rival in the Southeastern Conference race.

New Orleans Old City Oklahoma Tulane Notre Dame California Army Oklahoma A Aggies Villanova Kentucky Louisiana State Tulsa Miami Fla

Sports Mirror Today A Year Ago

Hack Wilson, former Chicago Qub home run king, died. Three years ago Illinois won the privilege of representing the Western Conference in the Rose Bowl, whipping Northwestern 20 to 0. Five years ago Lieut Clint Castleberry ex Georgia Tech football star was killed in service. Ten years ago Billy Conn received the Eddie Neal Memorial Trophy as boxing's outstanding 1939 competitor.

Hack Wilson Chicago Qub Mllnois Northwestern Clint Castleberry Georgia Tech Billy Conn Eddie Neal

Yankees Fined for High School Rule Violation

The New York Yankees are fined 500 dollars and lose the services of pitcher George Piktuzis for violating the high school rule. Commissioner A B Chandler said the breach occurred when the youngster attended a baseball school in Branson Missouri with expenses paid.

Cincinnati New York Yankees George Piktuzis A. B. Chandler Branson

Carbon Hill Edges Bern Union 36 34 in Tight Contest

Carbon Hill High edges Bern Union 36 34 after trailing much of the game. Hardy led with 16 points and Holland added 16 for Bern Union. Carbon Hill reserves beat Bern Union Jayvees 38-22 in the preceding game.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill High Bern Union Bulldogs Hardy Holland Jayvees Carbon Hill G. F J Campbell Aenees Tan Steanscetes OS Ars Johnson Matheney Ar Saiceas Skae Bern Union G. F. Pt Psinttentaetarirely Beenend McCartney Flemming

Floodwall Group Settles One Claim in Wetland Case

The Ripley flood wall commission met in Mason County court Tuesday and settled one condemnation claim while continuing two others. The city must fulfill an agreement to provide ample sewerage at a Charleston Road tourist court and eatery owned by E. C. Wagner. Durfee and Musgrave claims were carried to today and Wednesday respectively.

Point Pleasant Mason County Circuit Court Lewis H. Miller Ripley Charleston Road E. C. Wagner Madeline Durfee C. G P. Musgrave River St Howard Wartenburg Everett Sutton Virgil Love Christie Blenner George A. Rairden W. L. Poling French Boggess

Son-in-Law Is Injured in Railroad Accident

Mrs. F H Capehart and Frank H Capehart Jr traveled to St Joseph's Hospital Cleveland Ohio to be with Car F Taylor the railroad worker injured in a railroad accident His right arm was amputated and he possibly sustained chest injuries but was said to have better than a 50 50 chance of surviving The Taylors live in Sheffield Lake near Lorain Ohio.

Point Pleasant F. H. Capehart Main St Frank H. Capehart, Jr Parker St. Joseph's Hospital Cleveland Ohio Taylors Sheffield Lake Lorain

Womans Club Dance Moves to Katydid Club Site

Point Pleasant reports the Thanksgiving dance sponsored by the Women's Club will be at the Katydid Club on Route 62 six miles north. Mrs J Sanford Rhoades said the event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Hap Price's Orchestra from Huntington providing music.

Point Pleasant American Legion Hall Route 62

Weekend Thanksgiving Guests Visit Area Families

The article lists numerous weekend and holiday visitors to Morgantown and nearby towns, including Dr. H. S. Barr Bradford of Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Filson of Lafayette Indiana. It notes Thanksgiving plans and hosting arrangements at multiple addresses. Elmo Wood recovers from a broken foot after an accident in Rutland Ohio.

H. J. Barr Jackson Ave H. S. Barr Bradford Charleston Thomas Bailey Wilson Long Cambridge Ohio J. D. Collins James Morgantown Homer C. Martin Jefferson Blvd Carl Adkins Lafayette D. O. Buchanan Harold F. Rose Marietta Bill Rose Cleo Vaught Mansfield George Overholt Ohio River Road B. F. Sommers Leon Richard Sommers Frank Cincinnati Dora Peggy Hysell Geneva Sherwood Costen Carolyn PJ Pleasant W. R. Woodall A. H. Roseberry James Kay Thomas Berry and William Meade Reba Beale Juliet Smith Point Pleasant F. W. Ingraham C. P. Stout Ben Stout Petersham Mass Elmo Wood Rutland Park Harold Neff Marahta Clinton Neff Liberty St

Driver Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving Charge

Lexie Leedts Jackson, 18, of Gallipolis Ferry, was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty before Justice S A Simmons to a reckless driving charge. Jackson posted a $500 appearance bond following arrest at Wyoming Church Red Mud Ridge Saturday night by Deputies Morrison and Yost.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Lexie Leedts Jackson Gallipolis Ferry Peace Court Jackson Wyoming Church Red Mud Ridge T. L. Morrison T. F. Yost

Inn Reopening Set Next Week

Point Pleasant announces the Tiny Drive Inn on Route 62 at Belle Meade will reopen under new management after Thanksgiving. Weather has hampered remodeling. E. F. Geiger says the project continues with his wife and Alma Swindle joining in the enterprise alongside Point Pleasant's police chief.

Point Pleasant Bellemeade E. F. Geiger Geiger Alma Swindle

Christmas Decorations Are Strung in Point Pleasant

Water works Manager Frank Biffle and a three man crew began placing Point Pleasant street decorations Tuesday morning. They will string from Sixth and Viand down Sixth to Main and along Main Street to Second, with illuminated Santa figures across bridge approaches and intersections including 22nd and Jackson and 11th and Viand. Illumination hoped by Saturday.

Point Pleasant Frank Biffle Sixth Viand Main Main St Biffle Shadle Bridge Silver Bridge 22Nd Jackson 11Th

Chicago Man Speaks To Merchants Kiwanis Rally

Deloss Walker of Chicago addressed the Kiwanis Club at the Lafayette Hotel Tuesday night serving as principal speaker at a retail merchants rally at Washington school.

Chicago Gallipolis Deloss Walker Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Washington School

River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks and District

Traffic reports list boat movements on the Gallipolis locks and Kanawha River with vessel names and times. Several boats rise or fall including price down Semet Sullivan Kenna and Solway Dolle Cook Castle Casabal Casablanca plus Lehigh Weir Patriot Atlas Sohlo Fleetwing Martin LCL 978 at various early morning and afternoon times.

Gallipolis Price Semet Sullivan Kenna Kanmvha Solway London Dolle Winfield Cook Castle Lehigh Weir Patriot Atlas Sohlo Martin LCL Casablanca

Holzer Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

Admits include Lawrence R. Wiley Middleport Mrs Troy Butcher Racine W B Rainey Middleport Mrs E B Webb Hamden James Hawkins Marietta Mrs Gerald Douglas Flora Mrs Mark Higginbotham Jackson Carol Goodwin Jackson Mrs Robert Durst Point Pleasant Mrs W Lewis Brown Gallipolis Calvin Noland Gallipolis Mrs Merrill L Johnson Gallipolis Discharges list Samuel Berry and daughter Merrill L Johnson Obert Zeigler Mrs I B Weed Samuel Casey Mrs Allie Miller

Lawrence R. Wiley Middleport Troy Butcher Racine W. B. Rainey E. B. Webb Hamden James Hawkins Marietta Gerald Douglas Flora Mark Higginbotham Jackson Carol Goodwin Robert Durst Point Pleasant W. Lewis Brown Gallipolis Calvin Noland Merrill L. Johnson Samuel Berry Obert Zeigler I. B. Weed Samuel Casey Allie Miller

ANNUAL DINNER PLANNED GALLIPOLIS Vinton Baptist Church issues Thanksgiving dinner plan

The Vinton Baptist Church announces its annual Thanksgiving dinner in Gallipolis to be held Thursday at 11 am. Members and guests are invited to share the meal, reflecting on church activities and community fellowship. Local residents attended various visits and gatherings mentioned in nearby notes.

Gallipolis Vinton Baptist Church

Gallipolis C&O Train Hits Truck Near Addison

A Gallipolis C&O passenger train collided with a truck on Campaign road in Addison. The truck driver Oscar E. French, 33, sustained head lacerations and was treated by a physician. The engineer E. J. Schrader, 56, of Logan, reported minor engine damage. A separate Route 7 three truck crash near Gallipolis involved operators Laster P. Rogptis 39 Athens, Harry Hendricks 24 Middleport, and Kenneth M. Woods 23 Racine. Hendricks was arrested for unsafe vehicle operation. one truck from Royal Crown Bottling Co. was damaged.

Gallipolis Chesapeake and Ohio Campaign Road Addison State Highway Patrol Oscar E. French Logan Route 7 Laster PF Rogptis Athens C. Kenny Grocery Co Athena Harry Hendricks Royal Crown Bottling Co Middleport Kenneth M. Woods Racine Zerkle Trucking Co Hendricks

Sheriff Aims to Nab Thieves Behind Local Coal Property Heists

Sheriff George Ehman says he is closing in on burglars who targeted two coal mining properties, including John Gabor’s strip mine near Mercerville. A gasoline pump was forced open and fuel stolen. another building was entered and goods taken. The pattern suggests the thieves know the sites.

Gallipolis George Ehman John Gabor Mercerville Beaver Farm

Gallia Senior Is Speaker At Rotary Club Dinner

Gallia Academy high school senior Loren Niday spoke at the Rotary club dinner in Gallipolis. Reverend L A Donnally introduced him and explained the Ohio Council of Churches peace education effort. Niday performed his Prince of Peace declamation titled A Realistic Peace by Robert A Birchfield to win the city trophy.

Gallipolis Loren Niday Gallia Academy Rotary Club Farmers Hotel Niday L. A. Donnally Ohio Council of Churches Robert A. Birchfield

Farm Tractor Damaged In Coal Truck Collision

A farm tractor owned by Agee Implement Co and driven by Lloyd Walker was struck by a coal truck on Eastern Ave near Condee chapel. The truck, driven by Eugene C Hopkins, attempted to pass but cut back and rammed the tractor after brakes failed. Walker was treated at Holzer Hospital for injuries. tractor damage about 400 dollars.

Gallipolis Eastern Ave Condee Chapel Agee Implement Co Lloyd Walker Eugene C Hopkins Hillsboro Walker Holzer Hospital

Furniture Talk Highlights Home Furnishings Talk in Rio Grande

Galliaopolis? Anne Biebacker, specialist in home furnishings at Ohio State University, spoke on furniture arrangement at the home of Mrs. 8 F Jackson, Rio Grande. Mrs Willard Call and Mrs 8 E Jenkins were elected to Rio Grande on the home council executive committee for the coming year. Present were numerous local ladies and the hostess with Miss Doris Rice, home demonstration agent.

Gallipolis Anne Biebacker Ohio State University F. Jackson Rio Grande Willard Call E. Jenkins Home Council Wendell Evans Sidney Fadely James Richards Finley Richards Frank Allen Ernest Blazer F. W. McDermott Fred E. Hamrick Sylvia McCromartie L. D. Warman J. W. Clark Doris Rice Hore

Two Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert M. tz granted two divorces and dismissed a third case without prejudice. Ruth Payne of Bidwell was divorced from Dana F. Payne with custody of four children. Bernice Virginia Carte of Cheshire was divorced from Frank lin Matthew Carte with custody of three children. Shirley Hornsby’s divorce from William Hornsby was dismissed on plaintiff’s request. Henry E. Nichols of Wheeling and Gertrude Hefffy of Vinton obtained a marriage license.

Gallipolis Robert M.tz Ruth Payne Bidwell Dana F. Payne Bernice Virginia Carte Cheshire Franklin Matthew Carte William Hornsby Shirley Hornsby

Prowler Slugs Wife With Lamp During Home Invasion

Akron police search for a probably demented intruder who entered the home of school teacher James Mallo. He struck Mrs. Mallo with a table lamp and threatened the six week old son James Jr. She was sent to Pepple's Hospital in fair condition and the baby remained at Children's Hospital for observation.

Akron UI James Mallo James, Jr

$4000 Liquor Missing Bound for Ohio

A $4000 loss of liquor bound for Ohio was reported in Columbus. The Eastern Motor Dispatch Co. said 100 cases of whisky vanished from an 840 case cargo that departed a Peekskill New York plant on November 18. The truck seal remained intact when discovered.

Columbus Ohio Board of Liquor Control Eastern Motor Dispatch Co Peekskill N. Y

Pre Colored Oleo Sale To Be Legal Dec 8

In Columbus the sale of pre colored oleomargarine becomes legal at 12 01 am December 8 after certification of the electorate’s approval of the initiated law in the November election. A technicality left the office type ballot as not certified due to ongoing litigation.

Columbus Ohio

Ironton Man Held On Murder Charge

Dempsey Wickline, 30, of Ironton, was bound over to the Lawrence County Grand Jury on a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of his father in law Everett Johnson on November 14. Judge John J. Gallagher ordered the case for grand jury action.

Tronton ULP John J. Gallagher Dempsey Wickline Lawrence County Grand Jury Everett Johnson

Community singing Tuesdays at Hockingport church

Local notes show weekly church singing at 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs Charles Randolph relocate to Charleston for work. Several families relocate within Ohio and West Virginia, including Gibbs to Rockland and Blake to Shields property.

West Columbia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Harry Halacoth and Miss Alice Van Meter visited Mrs Omie Kerwood. Mr and Mrs Henry Edwards visited their son and daughter in law and other relatives in Toledo Ohio. William Van Meter of Eno Ohio spent time with his sister Mrs Albert Stewart. Richard Fowler stayed home with tonsillitis. The Johnsons moved into a new home. Evalee and Rosanna Frye visited relatives in Ohio River area. Mary Laiving and Hoy Roush visited James Lee and Nan Johnson.

West Columbia Harry Halacoth Alice van Meter Omie Kerwood Henry Edwards Inlaw H. L. Edwards Toledo Ohio William van Meter Eno van Meter Albert Stewart Richard Fowler Homer Johnson Riley Frye Evalee Rosanna

Residents and Visitors Extend Winter Stay in Gallia County

Mr and Mrs Ben Rupe and Mr and Mrs Glenn Rupe of Huntington spent a day in Charleston West Virginia. Dale Mulford was in Athens recently. L M Gilmore visited his daughter Mrs Douglas Durst. Charlotte Scott weekends with sister Mrs Lucille Rathburn of Gallipolis. John Spires Rutland spent days at the J E Evans home. Arthur Casto and family return to Portsmouth Road Gallipolis for winter. Wendell Roush is mentioned among locals.

Kyger Ben Rupe Glenn Rupe Huntington Charleston W. Va Dale Mulford Athens L. M. Gilmore Douglas Durst Charlotte Scott Lucille Rathburn Gallipolis John Spires Rutland J. E. Evans Arthur Casto Portsmouth Rd Wendell Roush Bobby Schoonover R. C. Walkers Jessie Russell Fort Knox Roy Russell Jessie Seattle Wash Cpl Heber McClask Mike Albuquerque McClaskey Alva Sheets Earl Swisher Cecil Lane Thomas McDernitt Andrew Percy W. E. Houston Portsmouth Roy Warren Columbus Cora Black Jimmy Short C. L. Zimmerman FE. E. Harrison Covington, Ky Christine Black

Bunche Considered for Ambassador to Russia

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on Wednesday that Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, former UN mediator in Palestine, is being boosted for the post of ambassador to Russia.

Philadelphia Ralph J. Bunche United Nations Palestine Russia The Philadelphia Inquirer

Search for missing four engine transport plane near Portland

Air Force search crews scanned mountain ridges north of Portland for traces of a four engine transport plane missing with six men aboard. The disappearance prompted a federal search effort and mixed weather conditions in the area.

Portland Ore Air Force Here

C&O Ends Travel Credit Card Plan Due to Rising Costs

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will discontinue its travel credit card program citing rising costs. A railroad spokesman said the decision is effective soon and will affect travelers who used the Dee 3L plan.

C&o Cleveland Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Free on Bond Driver Arrested Again in Racine

Eugene Neville 39 was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated after a collision on Route 124 in Racine. He was freed on $500 bond and delivered to the State Highway Patrol for processing. He had previous Racine wrecks and appeared for a common pleas court today.

Pomeroy Racine Eugene Neville Common Pleas Court Neville Lawrence Basler Letart Falla Harry Haman Nevil State Highway Patrol

Birthday celebration recalls long list of guests

The article details a Sunday birthday anniversary for Mrs. P. L. Wollett at the Drakes home in Potluck. A reunion planning meeting elected Mrs. Golden Drake president, William Glenn vice president, and Mrs. Pauline Guess secretary. Numerous relatives and friends from Glouster Columbus Reynoldsburg Black Lick Zanesville and other towns attended.

Lawrence Wallett Chillicothe Mia Alvira Humphrey Ralph Gene Paul Terry Lee Melvin Humphrey Fantella Harrington Robert Humphrey Columbus Mildred Hogue Giouster Edward Glenn Carl William van Alma Kick Black Lick Harlan Glenn

Birth of Denny Carl Morrow in Kanauga

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morrow announced the birth of a son Denny Carl at Point Clinic on Thursday Nov 17. The couple also have a daughter aged three.

Kanauga Carl Morrow Denny Carl Point Clinic

Murray City Visitors Gather for Weekend

Elroy Short and Clifford Brooker visit Mrs. Harry Jones in East Liberty. Edward Slater family and Sarah of The Plains visit Mr. and Mrs. James Meredith, as Mrs. Meredith is ill. Several other families from Cleveland Columbus Akron Barberton and Columbus visited the Cra ft and Worthington households and the Snyder home weekend guests including Miss Chastine Lowery of Columbus.

Murray City Elroy Short Clifford Brooker Harry Jones East Liberty Edward Slater Sarah the Plains James Meredith Meredith Main St R. E. Kruger Paul Bobby Thompson Sue May Thorton Cleveland Paul Berry Michael Columbus Howard Craft Clayton Worthington Clarence Hayes Akron William Hayes Andy Robson Wayne Snyder Dana Barberton Kenneth Julian Emmett Snyder Snyder Chastine Lowery

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