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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

2

Peden Plans Tough Campaign for Bobcats Versus Ohio Northern

Coach Don Peden outlines a strenuous campaign to field a strong eleven against Ohio Northern Saturday. Skeptics note the 27 to 0 loss to the Northern squad may hinder confidence, but Lansing defeat could spur a comeback as recruits gain experience. Stage fright and attitude are cited as key factors in the Bobcats season.

Don Peden Bobcats Ohio Northern Ohioans Northern Lansing Michigan

County seeks nurse. Nell Bing to begin Monday

In Pomeroy a state health board representative has pressed for a county nurse amid friction with local health officials. Nell Bing, a local trained nurse, is slated to start work next Monday with state funding. A separate note recalls a former Pomeroy resident’s return after 50 years and his GA R encampment visit.

Pomeroy State Board of Health Gilliford Nell Bing

Nelle Stewart Dies in Chicago Sunday Night

Middleport telegram reports Miss Nelle M. Stewart dies in Chicago due to heart trouble Sunday night. Body arrives for funeral at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mill Street residence, with Dr Skinner officiating. Sisters Martha Stewart and Mrs. W B Besserer bring body. relatives from Troy also attend. Miss Stewart a lifelong Middleport resident highly regarded.

Middleport O. H. Stewart Nelle M. Stewart Chicago Mill Street Doctor Skinner Presbyterian Church Martha Stewart W. B. Besserer Besserer Peterson I. L. Dungan Troy Miss Stewart

Tomato of large dimensions bears strange figures

A tomato 11 inches in circumference and %% inches through is on display in a MIDDLEPORT drug store window. It bears dark brown stencil like figures reading 500 on its side, described by bystanders as as clear as an eagle on a silver dollar. The fruit, grown by O T Ohlinger in the Fifth ward garden, looks natural with no artificial effects.

Middleport O. T. Ohlinger

Boice Family Travels for Rheumatism Treatment

Mr and Mrs Arthur Boice and their daughter Mrs Jessie Johnston with her baby depart Middleport for Magnetic Springs near Delaware to stay several weeks for Mr Boice relief from rheumatism.

Middleport Arthur Boice Jessie Johnston Magnetic Springs Delaware Boice

Engineer to Probe Water Rates in Pomeroy

Pomeroy village council has asked the state utilities commission to press for lower water rates and stronger pressure in mains. Thomas D. Price, public utility engineer from Columbus, will conduct a full investigation into financial reports appraisals and rate analysis.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Village Utilities Commission Thomas D. Price Columbus

Former Restaurant Owner Back After 50 Years Visit

POMEROY October 4 A dapper gentleman alighted from the Athens bus on Main Street and looked about. He was James Liewyllan 84 now living in Long Island New York confirming his return after half a century.

Pomeroy Athens Maintreet James Liewyllan Long Island N. Y

Dr Harry C Whiting to Open Evangelistic Meeting

Dr Harry C Whiting will open an evangelistic meeting at the Presbyterian church in Middleport on October 16 and continue through October 28. He comes here from Chicago.

Harry C. Whiting Presbyterian Church of Middleport Doctor Whiting Chicago

Nellie Childs Celebrates Fourth Birthday At Middleport

Mrs. George Childs hosted a children's party at her home for Nellie Childs as she marked her fourth birthday. Several little guests enjoyed games, ice cream, and cake as refreshments.

George Childs Middleport Nellie

Mrs Downie Hosts Pomeroy Bridge Club Opening

Mrs. W. G. Downie entertained the Pomeroy Bridge club at her Second street home. It marked the opening meeting of the club for the season.

W. G. Downie Pomeroy

Mrs Stansbury and Matthews Host Visitor from Kansas City

Mrs G H Stansbury and Mrs F E Matthews of Grant Street Middleport entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mrs W T Grant from Kansas City Missouri who is visiting her mother Mrs Lucy Downing for several weeks.

G. H. Stansbury F. E. Matthews Grant Stree Middleport W. T. Grant Kansas City Lucy Downing

Surprise visit honors Sayres with family pot luck

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sayre of Antiquity were surprised Sunday when relatives gathered at their home by prearranged plan. A pot luck dinner was served and brought by the children. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sayre and daughter Ada Bess. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond and four children of Cincinnati. Mrs. D. D. Ward and three children of Pomeroy. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborn and daughter of Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Nobies and children of The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Bingham and children of Coolville.

Lyle Sayre W. R. Sayre Ada Bess W. B. Wells Charles Hammond Cincinnati D. D. Ward Pomeroy Henry Osborn Chauncey H. B. Nobies the Plains Ewart Bingham Coolville

Mrs Elberfeld Hosts Bridge and Shakespeare Gatherings

Mrs. Alfred Elberfeld entertained her bridge club last evening at her Lincoln Hill home. This afternoon she hosted the Shakespeare club for the first meeting of the year. Tomorrow evening she will entertain the Wednesday Bridge club.

Elberfeld Alfred Elberfeld Lincoln Hill Shakespeare Club

Local Residents Take Weekend Travel and Visits

H J Hysi and daughter Miss Margaret traveled to Cleveland to join Mrs Hysell and her son Floyd Hysell then plan to return midweek. Numerous residents are noted visiting relatives in Zanesville Columbus Marietta Langsville and Langsville activity includes El i Hartinger recovery and Alma Ohlinger sanatorium care.

H. J. Hysi Margaret Cleveland Hysell Floyd Hysell Famil Eli Hartinger A. H. Bradbury Zanesville Don Allen Owen Rust Helen Keller Columbus Jennie Smith Gray Street Herman Keffer West Virginia O. E. Bechtel Bellaires J. E. Lyons Laleh Sidenstricker Nella Mackin Marietta D. L. Lansbury David Entsminger Langsville Hilah Rust Herman Ohlinger Mr. Ohlinger Martin Ohlinger Alma Ohlinger J. A. Patterson Lancaster Richard Enteminger Mr. Enteminger George Russell

Yankees Favored To Win 1927 World Series Over Pirates

New York should defeat Pittsburgh for the 1927 title, with the Yankees holding the edge in doubles triples home runs and pitching. Pirates excel in fielding and hits but trail in runs stolen bases and power. Yankee pitchers allow under four runs per game while Pirates oversignals and errors. The coming series is unlikely to feature many shutouts.

Paul W. White United Press Pittsburgh U.P New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates Miller Huggins Yankees Pirates New York Hazen Kiki’ Cuver Paul Waner Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Tony Lazzeri Earl Combs

Slugging Teams Face Power Hitting in Series

With Yankees and Pirates posting slugging averages over .300, both clubs expect potent offense in the series. The starters have pitched well in the regular season, but the anticipated matchup against this level of hitting creates high stakes and a stern test for mound artists.

Yankees Pirates

Northern Bears Set for Strong Challenge This Week

A determined Northern team aims to oppose the Polar Bears this week after a muddy defeat by Ada's men. The Ada loss suggests Northern may seem easy, but a strong Northern contingent is predicted to rise and make the Ohio clash interesting based on prior victories.

Polar Bears Northern Bowling Green Ada Bears

Interference and blocking guards in football line play

The illustration explains the interference guard and blocking guard duties on line plays. It covers opening holes on straight runs, entering interference on off tackle and end runs, protecting the passer on passing plays, and pursuing kicks. It also notes stance options and how to set, plus foot placement for speed and reach.

West Nelsonville High School Harry West Glouster Harper Follie Tick Dewhurst Norman Wright Lattimer Weltzheimer

Pirates Expect Major Pitching Load In Series

Manager Donie Bush will likely rely on pitchers Ray Kremer Lee Meadows John Miijus Vic Aldridge and Ralph Dawson for major duty. The Yankees counter with Waite Hoyt Urban Shocker Wiley Moore George Pipgras Herb Pennock and Dutch Reuther in the matchup.

Waite Hoyt Urban Shocker Wiley Moore Herb Pennock Dutch Reuther George Pipgras Yankees Pirate Remy Kremer Lee Meadows Carmen Hill John Milius Vic Aldridge Ralph Dawson Pirates Donie Bush Ray Kremer John Miijus Yankee

Plans Shakeup Gambler Kenyan Lineup

Coach Viper plans a general shakeup in the Kenyan lineup to rejuvenate the team's fighting spirit.

Gambler Viper

Houston Fans Set Texas League Attendance Record

Fans in Houston Texas established a new Texas League attendance record with 124000 paid admissions for the season.

Houston Tex

Night Game Under Lights Draws Montgom ery Teams

Two high school teams in Montgomery Alabama staged a football game lit by electric lights. The event was a grand success and drew attention for its novelty and excitement.

Montgomery Ala

Wilce Tests Buckeyes For Reliable Goal Kicker

In Columbus Ohio Dr J W Wilce continues the search for a dependable goal kicker by giving every player a chance at Monday practice. The Buckeyes fear lacking a steady kicker could trouble them early in the season. In Westerville Coach Sears briefed the squad after a workout following the Miami game with Ernie Riegel returning from knee trouble.

Columbus U.P J. W. Wilce Ohio State University Buckeye Westerville Sears Miami Eleven Ernie Riegel

Ohio State game injures tally grows to seven

Springfield report lists seven injuries from last Saturday's Ohio State game, with Ray Apple of Newark a sophomore fullback severely hurt.

Springfield Ohio State Ray Apple Newark

Ohio Wesleyan Gridders Held by Freshmen in Scrimmage

Delaware October 4 Ohio Wesleyan football players endured a stiff scrimmage with the freshmen after suffering bruises in the Michigan game last Saturday.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Michigan

Rutland High and Gallipolis Play Scoreless Tie

Rutland Ohio October 4 Rutland high school tied Gallipolis high in a French city game with neither side scoring The Rutlanders, lighter by about 15 pounds per man, outplayed Gallipolis after Gallipolis earlier held Athens high to a scoreless contest The crowd celebrated the strong defensive effort and the tie is viewed as a satisfactory result.

Gallipolis Rutland Rutland High Gallipolis High Rutlanders Athens High

Nelsonville Greyhounds Prep For Murray City Clash

Nelsonville's football team, after a Glouster win, drills for a Murray City game. Captain Howell stars as a dangerous threat, West and Harper form strong backfield, Tick Dewhurst kicks, and Lattimer centers.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Murray City Greyhounds Howell Stone Athens Glouster

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