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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1946

Page

10

Kiwanis Dinner Features Lieutenant Governor Speaker

Forty local Kiwanis members and guests attended the Hotel Gordon event in Glouster. Lt. Gov. Lewis Henderson of Martins Ferry spoke on Kiwanis goals and the coming year while Dr. Carl Frey outlined Kiwanis education and committee functions.

Kiwanis Glouster Carl Frey Athens Co. B. Nye Athens Kiwanis Club Lew Henderson C. B. Nye Athens Club Enlon Grubbs Roger Kittle B. R. Angle Ernest Jones E. H. Taylor C. F. Wallace Porter Dugan M. B. Brown Jim Settles Ben Goldberg John Waldeck C. E. Turner George Campbell W. R. Balderson Robert Morrison E. D. Coffman W. G. Hughes John R. Davis Jack Munden Cy Rockhold William Curran Dan Kovach James

Rohinger Through Sports Grid Forecasts Weekend Picks

A scattered set of college and pro games is listed with picks like Pomeroy over Middleport and Tulsa over Arkansas. Pro notes highlight Lou Groza chasing a kicking record, Bears' title hopes with Sid Luckman, and Akron farm club star Lloyd Reese as Akron readies for a crown.

Lou Groza Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Jack Manders Bears Bob Snyder Browns National League All America Group George Halas Halas George McAfee Ironton Duke Blue Devils McAfee Sid Luckman Ken Kavanaugh Akron Lloyd Reese

Indians edge Trimble 35 32 in Athens County League clash

In Athens County the Indians held a 22 8 lead, then barely held on to beat Jacksonville Trimble High Courtmen 35 32. Fred Kelley scored 10 and Dale Channell 10 for the winners, while Comiskey led Trimble with 12 points as both teams struggled at the foul line.

Plains Fred Swearingen The Plains High Indians Jacksonville Trimble High Trimble Indians Fred Kelley Dale Channell Kelley Channell

Alumni Gridiron Tilt Sets Thanksgiving Game in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant and Gallipolis alumni teams meet at 2 30 p m Thanksgiving Day at the high school stadium. Arranged by John Roberts Jr and William Cantrill with Griff Durbin coaching the local squad. The Point Pleasant lineup features John Oberts Bobby Plants George Reynolds Tinker Reynolds George Fisher and others.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis John Roberts, Jr William Cantrill Gallia Academy Griff Durbin John Oberts Bobby Plants George Reynolds Tinker Reynolds George Fisher Duke Williamson Carl Gardner Bill Howard Kenny Moore Benny Raike Keith Reiker Dale Knott Bobby Miller Fritz Frey Tommy Withers

Murray City Legion Subdues Airport In Tight Clash

The Murray City Legionnaires secured a 44 28 victory over Ohio U Airport in a hard fought game decided in the final quarter.

Murray City Murray City Legionnaires Ohio U

UCLA Clinched West Rose Bowl Bid Unanimously

Pacific Coast Conference Commissioner Victor Schmidt announced UCLA was selected unanimously as the West’s representative in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. Their opponent will likely be Illinois, the Big Nine champion, though formal conference voting had not yet been announced.

Los Angeles Victor Schmidt UCLA Pasadena Big Nine University of Ilinois

Turkey Day Lineups at Middleport High Stadium

The roster lists players POMEROY to Ruschel with numbers 16 to 56 and includes referees Long Boyd and line crew Krumiauf. Kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. at Middleport High Stadium.

Ruschel Thomas Long Boyd Krumiauf Middleport High Stadium

Toss-Up Clash Looms as Middleport and Pomeroy Brace for Turkey Day

Large crowd expected at Middleport stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff in the 1946 Turkey Day football clash between Middleport and Pomeroy. The game decides SEC standings with Logan High potentially sharing second place. Pomeroy relies on a potent line and defense, while Middleport drills to contain aerial plays. Frank Triplett and John Fultz return for the Jackets. Rollin Daniels is out with a broken collar bone for Pomeroy. Tickets at the gate listed at adult prices.

Middleport and Pomeroy Middleport Stadium APL Lsban Smemsletinas Eshaalaf Weasner Prints Ohio River Bend Logan High Logan Forrest Bachtel Jackets Middleport Frank Triplett John Fultz Rollin Daniels Panthers Herndon Wilks

Glouster Moose Open Season At Home Friday Night

The Glouster Moose basketball team opens its season Friday at 8 p m in the Glouster high school gym. They wear new uniforms and plan a regular winter schedule. Murray City provides the Friday opponent. both teams feature former high school basketball stars.

Athens Comets Lester E. D Smith Dick Coury Fighting Irish West Side Gym Comets Dunfee Aterm Gunn Cinusaenen Pierre Duncan G Sere Cable Serene Grover Verco Hutchinson Abraham Ann Creare Ystitinis Mare Nme Fighting Irish Ga Carpenter F Schuler Tritpo C Teen Ee Vickers Barstow Wee Grubb Ken Houx Glouster Glouster Moose Glouster High School Murray City

Moose Lodge Initiation Set for Sunday Afternoon

GLOUSTER The local Moose Lodge will hold a class initiation Sunday at 2 30 p m A class of 25 candidates will be initiated into the order an out of town team presenting the ceremony Lunch will follow the lodge meeting for Moose and their families

Glouster Moose Lodge Moose

Sportsman Club Meet Scheduled Friday

Glouster Ohio Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club announces a meeting Friday at 7 p m in the American Legion Hall to discuss club activities and events.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club American Legion Hall

Clemons Return Home After Pittsburgh Call

The Rev and Mrs C H Clemons returned home after being summoned to Pittsburgh due to the illness of Mrs Clemons brother Ben Brooks.

Jacksonville C. H. Clemons Pittsburgh

Willing Workers Class Meeting Postponed

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church delayed its Friday evening meeting and will announce a new date later.

Glouster Methodist Church

Rockets Scrimmage Ahead of Glass Bowl Clash With Bates College

University of Toledo Rockets coach Bill Orwig schedules today's scrimmage as final prep for the December 7 Glass Bowl against Bates College of Lewiston Maine. The team recovered from Saturday’s game vs Wichita with minor injuries, rested Monday, and had their practice rained out yesterday.

Toledo Bill Orwig University of Toledo Rockets Bates College Lewiston Maine Rockets Wichita

Plan Tourney Draws York Ohio Teams in Huntington Meet

The Huntington YMCA Volleyball Committee announced Portsmouth Ohio accepted an invitation to enter a Dec 7 tournament. Other Ohio entrants include Dayton YMCA Cincinnati YMCA and Columbus YMCA, recent and past champions.

Huntington W. Va Huntington Ymca Portsmouth Ohio Dayton Ymca West Virginia Cincinnati Columbus

Youth Meeting at First Baptist Church in Glouster

In Glouster the First Baptist Church hosted a pre Thanksgiving youth gathering directed by Mrs Gladys Viney. Joyce Viney played the prelude and Emma Viney accompanied with piano while Mrs Ethel Riley performed solo. Guest speaker M M Bryson urged greater church youth involvement and social outreach. A social hour followed with contests and supper.

Mrs. Morris Seeks Rehab After Hip Injury

Mrs Elza Morris, hospitalized in Columbus for a fractured hip, has been transported home to Glouster by the John S Blower ambulance. She is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. The Blower ambulance also returned Mrs Fredoski to Hollister from Grant Hospital.

Glouster Elza Morris Mt. Carmel Hosital Columbus John S. Blower Blower Fredoski Hollister Grant Hospital

Mrs. Jennie Cheney Funeral Services Scheduled

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Cheney, who died at her daughter's Lancaster home, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at John S. Blower funeral home. The Rev. Daniel K. Teater will officiate with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Jennie Cheney Lancaster Blower Daniel K. Teater Maplewood Cemetery

Thanksgiving Visitor Arrives in Glouster for Holiday

Mrs. Fauntelle Clark Taylor of Cleveland arrived in Glouster Tuesday to be guest of her mother Mrs. C. M. Clark and her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bryson over the Thanksgiving season.

Glouster Fauntelle Clark Taylor Cleveland C. M. Clark W. W. Bryson

Glouster Area Schools End Classes for Week

Glouster Hollister J T high school and Jacksonville Greens Run elementary schools close Wednesday afternoon for the week. Regular classes resume Monday morning.

Glouster Area Glouster Hollister J.T. High School Jacksonville Greens Run

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