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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1949
Page
12
Miami Tropical Park starts its 122 day meet this afternoon with a nine race card. An expected 10 000 fans will watch the Inaugural Handicap for three year olds and up at six furlongs offering a $2500 purse.
Ohio University football season results show 4 wins with 1 tie and 4 losses. Notable games include a 26 6 win over Marshall and a 21 41 loss to Nevada. Western Reserve and Cincinnati appear in several matchups with mixed outcomes across the schedule.
Reports of major college football coaching changes ripple through Oklahoma A&M Arkansas and Penn Wake Forest and Holy Cross amid a tumultuous season. J B Whitworth named Oklahoma A&M head coach replacing Jim Lookabaugh as he resigns after 11 years.
Wilkesville Falcons shaded Albany Red Devils 34 31 in a late rally after trailing 9 2. Jim Woods led Albany with 12 points while Denny Woods Nelson Midkiff and McKinnis contributed for Wilkesville. Albany prevailed 31 19 in the preliminary game.
Miami University star quarterback Mel Olix accepted an invitation to play in the North-South game at Montgomery Alabama on December 31. Miami coach Woody Hayes said George A. Munger of the University of Pennsylvania asked Olix to represent the North. Olix is a senior who starred at quarterback throughout his college career.
Stockport High defeats Ames-Bern 43-42 after trailing by 17 points late in the third. Muse led Stockport with 14 points while Koker and Brown combined for 24 for Ames-Bern. Ames-Bern reserves won their preliminary 34-15.
Blacks grid schedule lists 10 opponents for Point Pleasant High School under coach Bob Adkins. The Big Blacks, 5-3-2 this year, will play Poca, Middleport, Gallipo, Barboursville, Ripley, Williamson, Huntington Vinson, Spencer, Wahama, and Nitro with home and away dates adjusted.
Thousands of visitors from across the region gather in Logan for the third annual Southeastern Ohio Christmas Pageant and Parade featuring more than 1000 musicians. Fifteen bands and numerous floats depict the life of Christ, with a massed bands presentation at Logan High School stadium after the parade.
Members of the South eastern Ohio Industrial Arts Association gathered in Logan for their first meeting since October. A 6:30 dinner preceded an open house tour of high school facilities, with Sen. Robert A. Taft allotted time in the auditorium.
Logan motorists and pedestrians were urged to drive and walk safely in December due to reduced visibility and winter hazards. Chief Sol Ellinger advised low speeds and greater following distances, gentle braking, clear windows, and no driving after drinking. Pedestrians should wear white and limit packages to stay visible.
Hocking Valley Hospital admitted Mrs. Joseph Taylor of Murray City and Mrs. Earl Sheets of Logan. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright of Nelsonville and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Tolliver of Logan Route 4. Dismissals include Mrs. Robert Cook and her daughter.
Cincinnati markets show salable hogs 300 head with barrows and gilts opening 25 cents higher and weights under 160 pounds scarce. Cattle and calves steady to moderately active with steers around 24 to 25 dollars, milk cows 14.50 to 16.00, bulls 18.50 to 19.00. sheep and poultry with varied bids and prices across weights. Potatoes and butter also listed with regional wholesale quotes.
Judge Harley Meyer rules in favor of George Burke Jr. of Lancaster Route 4 in a cross petition against the city and insurers. Burke awarded 411.34 dollars for damages from a December 25 1947 automobile crash in Logan.
Mrs. Frank Donaldson of 411 Zanesville Ave. enters Vivian's Aviaries ten canaries in the Columbus Canary Breeders Association show this weekend. Canaries from across the state compete for prizes in multiple classifications.
The congregation of St. Pauls Episcopal Church will host a potluck supper Thursday at 6 p.m. Rev. Rollin S Polk Jr Priest in Charge. The annual parish meeting to explain the 1956 budget will follow the supper.
Cincinnati data show consumer grades with U S A large 51 to 54 percent medium 41 percent small 36 percent. Wholesale grades list extras large 48 to 49 percent U S large 50 percent standards 46 to 48 percent. Current receipts indicate cases exchanged 41 to 43 percent small 23 to 34 percent.
The Logan High School Band with 90 players will perform in three parades this week. Tonight they participate in the Southeastern Ohio Christmas Parade and Pageant in Logan. Friday they march in Columbus Citizens Christmas Parade. Saturday they lead a downtown Logan parade with Santa Claus present. Scarlet fever quarantine announced for nine year old Nancy Carr of Gibisonville.
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