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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1952

Page

9

Bearcats Ground Attack Succeeds Against Redskins 34-9

Cincinnati's Bearcats dominated Miami University with a 34 to 9 victory, scoring on a strong ground game led by Gene Rossi and Dom Del Bene. Rossi contributed 70 passing yards and two rushing plays, while Del Bene, Delaney, and Andreadis found the end zone as UC moved 83 and 79 yards on key series.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Miami Midall Sid Gilman Phos Stanami Godlewiski Lorain Bearcats Gene Rossi Youngstown Rossi Gus Holubeck Dillon Vale Dom del Bene Girard Cincimnati Dhod Jack Delaney Jim Root Toledo Jay Ansel Zanesville DeBone Ross Harry Andreadis

Wellston Airs Tight Defense For 15-0 Thanksgiving Victory

Wellston defeated Jackson 15-0 on Thanksgiving Day in the 38th Jackson County series. Buddy Jayjohn starred with two touchdowns and a sweep for the Rockets, while Dwane Kriebel and Rennie Davis combined in the drives. Jackson was limited to five first downs and fumbled late, sealing Wellston’s third straight shutout in the series.

Wellston Buddy Jayjohn Mve Wellston Ben Wilson Golden Rocket Jackson Jayjohn Bob Oney Pete Patterson Rennie Davis Dwane Kriebel Say~ Jobn Bobby Exiine Ironmen Oney Dick Starr Veters Kriebel Patterson Davis J. D. Martin Jackao Rockets

Fourth Birthday Observed At Pennell Party

Mr and Mrs Franklin Pennell hosted November 20 to mark daughter Carol Ann Pennell s fourth birthday. Guests included Linda Schoonover Bill Schoonover Carle Fennell Rudy Rodgers Virginia Rodgers Lewis Hartley Kay Reynolds Connie Perry Lucinda Dowler Linda Henderson Johnny Trppte Christy Canter Marie Dunlevy and mothers Mary Dowler Ella Henderson Mildred Reynolds Rita Canter Ruth Dunlevy Ice cream and cake were served with helpers Mrs Canter and Mrs Pennell assist.

Chauncey Franklin Pennell Carol Annn Linda Bill Schoonover Carle Fennell Rudy Virginia Rodgers Lewis Hartley Kay Reynolds Connie Perry Lucinda Dowler Linda Henderson Johnny Trppte Christy Canter Marie Dunlevy Mary Dowler Ella Henderson Mildred Reynolds Rita Canter Ruth Dunlevy Pennell Canter Mrs. Dunlevy

Mrs Sorrells Hosts Social Evening in Chauncey

Mrs Joan Sorrells of 77 Converse Street hosted a local gathering with games and contests won by Mrs Boots Sieber and Mrs Peggy Schoonover. Refreshments were served to several attendees. The next meeting will be at Mrs Schoonover’s home, 77 Main Street, December 4 at 7 PM. A prayer meeting for Morristown Holiness Church is set for Friday at 7:30 PM at Pastor Helen Tatmai’s home on High Street with Mrs Andrew Me Kinney leading.

Chauncey Joan Sorrells Converse St Boots Sieber Peggy Schoonover Elma Shields Peggy Bro Main St Morristowns Holiness Church Helen Tatmaii Andrew Me. Kinney

Browns Fight Talk Signals Changes Ahead

Cleveland coach Paul Brown warned of possible personnel changes after a 28-20 loss to the Eagles, saying some players may lack the desire to fight back in closing minutes. Next Sunday the Browns travel to Washington to face the Redskins, who have dropped five straight yet fought hard in four recent games.

Cleveland Cleveand Browns National Football League Paul Brown Brown Philadelpia Eagles Browns Washington Redskins

Charles Beats Bivins In Chicago Stadium

Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles defeated Jimmy Bivins by unanimous 10 round decision in Chicago Stadium. Charles weighed 185 pounds, Bivins 183, with all judges scoring 58-42 for Charles.

Chicago Ezzard Charles Jimmy Bivins Charles Cincinnati Rocky Marciano Bivins Cleveland Ulmois

Gibisonville Wins Thrilling Comeback at Carbon Hill

In Hocling County basketball action, Gibisonville edged Carbon Hill 50 to 49 as Chuck Kuhn sank both free throws with three seconds left after a late foul. Morris of Gibisonville led with 16 points, Kuhn 14, while Carbon Hill’s Lehman had 13 and Steinbrink 12. Laurelville beat Murray City 68 to 50 with Bradney scoring 23. Rockbridge crushed South Bloomville 98 to 32 as Dupler led with 27 points. Union Furnace did not play.

Carbon Hill Gibsonville Chuck Kuhn Morris Gibssonville Kuhn Carbon Fill Lehman Steinbrink Harris Laurelville Murrey City

Beare Barons Tie AHL Lead For First Place

The Cleveland Barons and the Hershey Bears shared the American Hockey League lead today but only four points separated first and last.

Beare Barons AHL Cleveland Barons Hershey Bears

Otto Bethel Dies at 73 in Hollister

Otto Bethel died at his Hollister home from a heart ailment aged 73. Born in Athens County he lived in the community most of his life and is survived by two brothers, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hollister EGB Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the John Blower funeral home.

Hollister Eve’ R Athens County Nase Chara Fletcher Amy John- Hershey Bethel St. Louis Flyers Pitts Burgh Hornets Oscar Clarence Sara iAate Fostoria Alda McGee Ethel Andrews Elyria Wilbur Crace Hollister Egb Church Union Glouster Otto Bethel

Glouster and Area Church Schedules Feature Dozens of Services

The local church listing shows Rev. Daniel Teater at Glouster Church of Christ with Bible school at 9 am, communion at 10 am, and sermons led by the pastor, plus additional services at Eyvangelishe and other area churches. Notable entries include Oakdale Church of God with morning worship, Mount Carmel Free Methodist with evening class leaders, and multiple Methodist and Adventist gatherings across Jacksonville, Trimble, and surrounding towns.

Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel KE Teater YY. P Oakdale Church OF Gods Miles Hoon Hoon Glouster First Baptist Frank C. Cleveland BYPU Jacksonville Methodist Lester Covert Trimble Millfield Methodist Redticgwn Free Methodist Robison Clarence Woods MT. Carmel Free Methodist Bir. Robinson Hazel Kimball Seventh Day Adventist G H Spangler C. W. French Trimble West Side Church Hooper Ridge Hollister Shawnee Mission Leona Thompson Spencer Ridge McLeish Church J. B. McClung Mr. McClung Glouster Methodist John Devol M-Y.f A. N. Maxwell

Bazaar Plans Discussed By Junior Progressive Study Club

GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs Gilbert Stephersons home. Plans were completed for a bazaar to be held Saturday at the Economy Store. Tentative plans were made for a Mothers Drive on Police in January. A book review Grandma Moses My Life s History was given by Mrs Elton Swart. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Next meeting announced for Monday December 1 with Mrs John Cunningham as hostess.

Glouster Gilbert Stepherson Bronday Daniel Tenter Grandma Moses Elton Swart Anna Mary Robertson Granda Moses Wilbur Balderson, Jr Helen Binderbasin Edna Bindersbasin Wills Blower John Curmingham Richard Eddy Wilma Ferrell Richard Gumber Richard Morris Ray Lange Roger Kittle Elmer Lowry Don Standley Frances Thomas Dan Teater Harold Vaughn Malcolm Davis John Cunningham

Thanksgiving Program At Jacksonville Trimble High

During the first period a Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by Rev Wilbur Crace. In the afternoon a free program by the juniors featured music a choral reading and a Pilgrim and Indian playlet at the Thanksgiving table. Participants included Donna Deal Anne Hezser Yvonne Sherp Janice Kinder Barbara Sharp Kay Wyatt Patsy Biswagle Susan Mingus Violett Chesser Gail Cox Roger McCune Rex Mecum Bernard Reeves Delores Loleski Lillian Kochis Gloria Romanowski and Bil Hartley.

Glouster Jacksonville - Trimble Wilbur Crace EUB Jacksonville Hollister Donna Deal Anne Hezser Yvonne Sherp Janice Kinder Barbara Sharp Kay Wyatt Patsy Biswaugle Susan Mingus Violett Chesser Gail Cox Roger McCune Rex Mecum Bernard Reeves Delores Loleski Lillian Kochis Gloria Romanowski Bil Hartley

Army's Bill Purdue To Play on Saturday

Army star Bill Purdue will play against Navy Saturday despite his father Brig Gen Branner Pace Purdue’s death from cancer at Walter Reed Hospital after three months illness. Purdue said his father would have wanted him to continue.

Washington Bill Purdue Army Pennsylvania Navy Purdue Bill Brg Branner Pace Purdue Walter Reed Hospital

Even Bench Gets Run In Dorchester Triumph

Commerce High School's reserves dominated the final moments in a 32 to 7 win over Dorchester High. The last substitution was John Bench entering the game.

Boston Commerce High School Dorchester High John Bench

Ellen Marshall Dies Former Glouster Resident

Mis Ellen Marshall former Glouster resident dies at Grant Hospital Columbus. She leaves daughter Mrs Neal Harmon and son Robert Marshall both of Columbus. Surviving siblings include Joe Harvey Nelson and Miss Jennie Nelson. Services set for 2 pm at Denton Donaldson and Kuhn Funeral Home Columbus with burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Mrs George Carter attended service.

Glouster Elon Marshall Grant Hospital Columbus Neal Harmon Robert Marshall Joe Harvey Nelson Jennie Nelson Green Lawn George Carter

Miami Runner Wins Elks Six Mile Cross Country Meet

Miami University runner Heineman won the Elks six mile cross country race by two seconds over Ohio State’s Bob Coldren finishing in 28 minutes 18 seconds. Miami University captured the team trophy.

Cincinnati Jack Aeineman Miami University Bob Coldren Ohio State Elks Heineman Miami Aiza

PAYS TO ADVERTISE CHAPEL HILL N C

John Renfield secured a North Carolina coaching post in 1927 by answering an advertisement in a lawn tennis journal.

Chapel Hill N. Crnea John Renfield North Carolina Aflawn Tennis Journal

Thanksgiving Service Heard At Glouster Church

The Rev Daniel Teater moderated a Thanksgiving service at Glouster Church of Christ on Thursday morning. The sermon by Rev John Devol of Glouster Methodist urged gratitude for God’s blessings, church worship, freedom, and personal duties, ending with a call for nations to seek peace with God.

Glouster Daniel Kleater Glouster Church of Christ Young People's Choir Teater Bonnie Kittle John Devol iGlous Devol

Two Area Soldiers Return From Korea

Capt Howard A. Smith of Marietta and Pfc Lester F. Figgins of Bidwell were aboard the USNS General Jean Pope as it returned from the Far East and docked at Fort Mason Tuesday. Among the 2169 Army 1437 Marine and 117 Navy personnel on board most are combat veterans from Korea.

Howard A. Smith Marietta Lester F. Figgins Bidwell Jéan Pope Fort Mason Kore

Wisconsin rivalry recap in Athens game

Oursconsin title hints at Wisconsin competition in the Athens Messenger issue dated Friday November 28 1952. Readable text mentions a Wisconsin contest with playful regional nickname and sports context.

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