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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

11

Newcombe ready to pitch in World Series if needed

Don Newcombe, Brooklyn’s ace, says he will pitch in three games if required and is unfazed by two day rests. Jackie Robinson recalls choking up during the Dodgers’ late win over Philadelphia, while Pee Wee Reese remains the lone holdover from 1941 among the Dodgers as the Yankees loom in all World Series showdowns.

Joe Reichler New York Don Newcombe Brooklyn Burt Shotton Dodger Jackie Robinson Bill Stewart St. Louis Dodgers Philadelphia Phils Pee Wee Reese Yankees

Yankees Tip to Win World Series Over Dodgers

AP poll of 52 baseball writers picks the New York Yankees to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series opening at Yankee Stadium. Thirty three chose the Yankees, 19 the Dodgers, with notes on Carl Furillo’s groin injury and Yogi Berra’s recovering thumb affecting lineup and readiness.

New York Associated Press Yankees Dodgers Yankee Stadium

New York and Brooklyn Vie in Series At Yankee Stadium and Ebbersfield

The New York Yankees face the Brooklyn Dodgers in a multi game set at Yankee Stadium today Thursday and next week with Ebbersfield games on Friday Saturday and Sunday. All games start at 1 p m except Sunday 2 05 p m. Yankees favored 10 to 17. Box seats 8 dollars. Attendance about 70 000 at Yankee Stadium and 35 000 at Ebbersfield. Allie Reynolds to pitch for the Yankees with Dodgers likely Don Newcombe or Elwin Roe. Weather cloudy with brief showers.

New York Brooklyn Yankee Stadium Ebtersfield Yankees Ebbets Field Mutual Broadcasting System Ai! Networks Allie Reynolds Don Newcombe Elwin Preacher

Army Platter Play Draws Spectator Excitement at West Point

Army football showcases a platter play starting with a quarterback fake forward pass and a lateral to the fullback who runs around the weak side end. Arnold Galiffa executes the fake, Dan Feldberg blocks, and Gil Stephenson carried for good yardage last season.

West Point N.Y NEA Army Arnold Galiffa Dan Feldberg Frank Fisch Gil Stephenson Letty James Cornell

Major Hoople Predicts Big Nine Upsets This Week

Major Hoople forecasts a volatile weekend with Southern California over Ohio State, California over Wisconsin, Texas Christian over Indiana, and Texas to upset Oklahoma. He lists scores for 28 games including Michigan over Army and Notre Dame over Purdue, while doubting the Sooners' invincibility.

Californa Ohio State California Wisconsin Texas Christian Indiana Oklahoma Sooners Michigan Army Columbia Yale Cornell Harvard Duke Navy Penn Princeton Colgate Boston Dartmouth Holy Cross Wake Forest Georgetown Michigan State Maryland Pitt West Virginia Illinois So. Carolina Stanford UCLA Washington Oregon State Oregon Washington State

Reserve Invades Butler For Mid American MAC Opener

Indianapolis Ind Western Reserve visits Butler in a Mid American Conference opener. The Red Cats bring 23 lettermen led by Marv Bowen Fred Lekson Dick Lee and Tom Murphy. Butler counters with Flavian Weidekamp Jim Warrenburg Harry Farmer Bill Sylvester and Mike Livorsi out with injuries. Cornelius shines in Wabash win with 106 rushing yards on 28 carries and adds punting duties.

WEST RES Pol Butler Leo Spann LE Harry Farmer Ted Lubahn Bill Kuntz Dave Puzzuoli Ray McLemek Bob Nolf Don Hinkle Marvin Bowen Curt Kyvik Dick Ricei John Murphy Tom Cooper Robert Bunyan Tom Cole Bill Sylvester Fred Lekson J. Chelminink Dick Lee Mike Liversi Nate Corbin Pemn Cornelius Indianapolis Ind Butler University Bulldogs Western Reserve Mike Scarry Red Cats Tom Murphy Oliver Red Cat Marv Bowen Paul Tony” Hinkle Wabash Crawfordsville Flavian Weidekamp Jim Warrenburg Weidekamp Harry Farmer Farmer Sylvester Ralph Chapman Chapman Robert Runyan Warrenburg Mike Livorsi Pem Cornelius

Olsen Released by Columbus Red Birds

The Columbus Red Birds announced the unconditional release of outfielder Barney Olsen who batted .214 in 29 early season games. He was optioned to Houston and Rochester for the remainder of 1949 as the team acquired Charlie Frey from Lynchburg and sent Ed Mickelson to Lynchburg.

Columbus Columbus Red Birds Barney Olsen Olsen Red Birds Houston Rochester the Birds Charlie Frey Lynchburg Ed Mickelson Mickelson

Heavies Back in US After European Trip

Two American heavyweights Jersey Joe Walcott and Lee Savold returned from Europe. Walcott flew in from Prestwick Scotland and Savold sailed back to the United States aboard the Queen Elizabeth.

New York Jersey Joe Walcott Lee Savold Europe Walcott Prestwick Scotland Savold England

Boxing card reports wins in Providence and Holyoke

Paddy De Mar outpointed Jackie Weber in Providence as Guillermo Giminez stopped Joey Carbido in Holyoke. The Brooklyn and Pawtucket pairings highlighted a double bill with competitive early rounds and decisive finishes.

Providence Paddy de Marco Brooklyn Jackie Weber Pawtucket Holyoke Mass Guillermo Giminez Argentina Joey Carbido Youngstown

Ivy seeks speed record extension to break 141.7 mph mark

Miss Canada Ivy of Picton Ontario was granted an unlimited extension to attempt the world speed boat record. The target remains the 141.7 mph speed set ten years earlier by Sir Malcolm Campbell in England.

Picton Ont Canada Ivy Sir Malcolm Campbell England

Rides Four Winners at Belmont Park

Apprentice Willie Boland rode four winners at Belmont Park. He earned a $33.90 daily double on Zanella and Saturday. He also won aboard Slamaranth and a Shadow Shot.

New York Willie Boland Belmont Park Zanella Slamaranth

Eleven Cases to Face Grand Jury in Logan

Eleven cases will be presented at the October 13 Logan grand jury session per Miss Thelma Keyes. Indictments are expected against Walter S. Angle for larceny Virg il Lewis for adultery Thomas Irvin for forgery William Leonard for reckless operation Charles Sheets for breaking and entering James J Mohler for arson William McLaughlin for non support Lucius Harble for concealing stolen property William Hoy for non support Sydney Lane for fraud and David Sorrell for incest.

UMW Named In Court Suit

NEW LEXINGTON The United Mine Workers of America were named in a Perry County court suit filed by J. D. Ross Coal Co. of Bristol. The petition says 22 non union miners at its mine were forced to stop work to avoid threats to their families. Judge A S McGonagie set Monday for a contempt hearing. A similar suit was filed against the UMW in 1948.

New Lexington United Mine Workers of America Perry County Common Pleas J. D. Ross Coal Co Bristol A. S. McGonagie The Ross Co UMW

Mrs. Hermann Dies Tuesday in Logan at 68

Mrs. Jacob Hermann, 68, died Tuesday morning at home after a fall caused pelvis fracture ten days earlier. She returned from Hocking Valley Hospital Sunday. She belonged to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Pat Canty of Logan, and five brothers: Joseph, Chris, Clarence, Henry, and Walter Brooker. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Rev. Paul N. Warner. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Jacob Hermann Church Street Hocking Valley Hospital St. Matthew Lutheran Church Pat Canty Joseph Chris Clarence Henry Walter Brooker Leonard Funeral Home Paul N. Warner Oak Grove Cemetery

Kiwanis Hear Play Review In Logan Club Meeting

Logan Kiwanis heard Miss Bartelle Hamilton review Moss Hart latest three act comedy Light Up the Sky calling it one of the cleanest and most sparkling plays she has seen Lew Graham was program chairman The club has acquired a school bus to be converted into a traveling chuck wagon for public functions Two Athens speakers were announced for upcoming meetings Prof George Starr Lasher and Rev Fred E Luchs scheduled for successive Tuesdays.

Logan Bartelle Hamilton Logan High School Logan Kiwanis Club Moss Hart Kiwanis Athens Logan Club George Starr Lasher School of Journalism Ohio University Fred E. Luchs Athens Presbyterian Church

Fred J Kelch Services Conducted

Funeral services for Fred J. Kelch age 53 were held at St Matthew Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev Paul N Warner officiated and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Organist Mrs Harley Meyer played as pallbearers included W Denzil Weltner John Keller Lester Risch Albert Seabright Fred Huls and Harley Meyer.

Potluck Supper at St Pauls Church in Logan

The monthly potluck supper at St Pauls Episcopal Church Logan will be in the Parish Room at 6 p.m. Thursday. An executive committee meeting will follow a brief informal congregation gathering with hymns led by Rev Rollin S Polk Jr.

Hocking Boy Scout Executives Hold Meeting

A meeting of the Hocking County Boy Scout executive committee will be at Brandt's restaurant at 5 30 p m Thursday. Rev Henry L Carr chairman says plans for the joint Boy and Girl Scout annual fund drive will be discussed and urges all members to attend a session he calls very important.

Logan Hocking County Boy Scout Executive Committee Brandt's Henry L. Carr Mr. Carr

Columbus Mayor Prepares to Speak at Local Rally

Mayor James A. Rhodes of Columbus will address a rally and joint meeting of the McKinley Club and the Women's Republican Club on October 22. Ed Miller of South Logan leads the McKinley Club while Mrs. Richard Farmer heads the Hocking County Republican Women's Club. Further rally details will be announced.

Logan James A. Rhodes Columbus McKinley Club Women’s Republican Club Ed Miller South Logan Richard Farmer East Second St Hocking County Republican Women's Club

Logan Man Dies at Home After Long Illness

Logan Frank St. Clair 77 longtime county commissioner died Monday evening at 360 N Market St after a lengthy illness. He was born in Marion Township and worked with Meldrim St. Clair for years. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was a Methodist Church member along with OOF Lodge and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are wife Josephine a daughter Grace King of Columbus three sons Ned Raymond and Harry a sister Mrs John Rochester. Friends may call at Woodard Funeral Home until services at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Methodist Church. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Frank St. Clair N. Market St Marion Township Meldrim St. Clair Columbus Ned Raymond Gallipolis Harry Rockbridge John Rochester Atiends Woodard Funeral First Methodist R. B. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Virginia McGhee hosted a Friday birthday gathering at Union Furnace for her son Joe Ed with a four candle cake. Attendees included Patricia and Patrick Smith, Mary Louise Wyskiver, Brenda Kay McVey, Marilyn Stewart, Judy Ann Stewart, and helpers Charlotte Edgar and Mrs. William Flood.

Virginia McGhee Union Furnace Joe Ed Patricia Smith Patrick Smith Mary Louise Wyskiver Brenda Kay McVey Marilyn Stewart Judy Ann Stewart McGhee Charlotte Edgar

Robert Rose Sentenced for Non-Support in Hocking County

Logan Justice: Robert Rose arraigned on a January grand jury indictment for non support pleaded innocent then guilty. Judge Harley Meyer sentenced him to the Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield on probation with 10 dollars weekly for two minor children. He was later seized on the capias for probation breach.

Logan Hocking County Robert Rose Harley Meyer Ohio Reformatory Mansfield Rose Meyer Capias Herbert Lappen Fred Murray

Dillon To Attend National Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Dillon plan to travel to Memphis Tennessee where Dillon the Hocking County Superintendent of Schools will join the Fourth National Conference of County and Rural Area Superintendents. The event runs in October at the Hotel Peabody with a round table panel on services by county or rural superintendents and a five member nominating committee.

Marshal's Spouse Arrested Despite Local Rank

In NEW LEXINGTON Mrs Beatrice Fountain wife of Rendville marshal was arrested by Sheriff Clair Butts on an affidavit by her husband Major Fountain. She faced Justice L P Ellman and was fined 100 dollars with 75 suspended and placed on probation for a year. A second brief notes a WSCS soup sale at the Shawnee Methodist Church kitchen on Thursday noon.

New Lexington Rendville Beatrice Fountain Clair Butts Major Fountain L. P. Ellman WSCS Methodist Church

Company Official Explains Ohio Fire Insurance Rates

Glen Graff of Hanover Fire Insurance spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Lafayette Hotel about how Ohio fire insurance rates are set. He described the Ohio Inspection Bureau as key, funded by insurers, with state oversight, and outlined factors like building use, construction, water supply, and fire department readiness that determine classifications and base rates.

Gallipolis Glen Graff Hanover Fire Insurance Co Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Ohio Ohio Inspection Bureau Columbus OFB State Insurance Department Graff Bipolis Fire Department National Board of Fire Underwriters

Hybrid Plot Harvest Set Near Rodney

A demonstration plot of hybrid corn will be harvested Thursday on P. O. Wheeler’s farm one mile north of Rodney on the Rodney Bidwell road. Fifteen hybrids are tested with two rows each. B. F. Morris of the Ohio Seed Corn Improvement Association prepared plans and records. Bill Smith, county agricultural agent, leads the data efforts with cooperation from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and extension service and Rio Grande veterans class and others.

Gallipolis P. O. Wheeler Rodney Rodney-Bidwell Road Plangs B. F. Morris Ohio Seed Corn Improvement Association Bill Smith Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station The Extension Service

AWOL Soldier Held For Army Officials

Pvt. Wade C. Caroll of 1707 Chestnut St. is in county jail after an AWOL period since Sept 19. Sheriff George Ehman arrested him and awaits Ft. Knox officials to take custody.

Gallipolis Wade C. Caroll Chestnut St George Ehman Carroll Ft. Knox

Birthday of Son Observed at Supper

A seventh birthday supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Carpenter in Gainer for their son Larry. Attending were Larry’s grandmother Mrs. Mary Carpenter, J. B. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carpenter, Buddy Kenney, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Carpenter and their son Darrell.

Chesterhill Carlos Carpenter Gainer Larry Mary Carpenter J. B. Carpenter Russell Carpenter Buddy Kenney Virgil Carpenter Darrell

River traffic updates at Gallipolis and Kanawha district

Locks at Gallipolis reported boats Ernestine Fort Armstrong and Jefferson at specific times. Kanawha River boats Sullivan and Dolle scheduled for Marmet and Winfield. Other district vessels include multiple down and up movements at Parkersburg New Martinsville and Point Pleasant with gauge readings and fall levels noted.

Gallipolis Ernestine Ft. Armstrong Jefferson Kanawha Sullivan Marmet Dolle Lewis Penn Parkersburg Jayson Laughlin Pace Kenna Neville Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Payrolls Approved by Gallipolis Civil Service Board

Gallipolis Civil Service Commission met Tuesday night and approved payrolls. Members present were chairman Carl Moore and FE Null and Cassius Canaday.

Gallipolis

Two Gallipolis Men Fined for Intoxication in Court

Gallipolis residents Ross Siders and Elijah Davis were each fined $5 plus costs in municipal court for intoxication charges.

Gallipolis Ross Siders Elijah Davis

Grand Jury Called in Gallipolis for Oct 11

Grand jury summoned for October 11 at 9 a.m. by Gallia County clerk of courts Marjorie Rinehart.

Gallipolis Marjorie Rinehart

Argentine Ship Fournier Sunk With 68 Aboard

The Argentine Navy said the minesweeper Fournier missing since September 21 with 68 sailors aboard has sunk in the Strait of Magellan.

Buenos Aires Fournier Strait of Megellan

Carlos Niday Dies at 46 in Gallipolis Hospital

Carlos Graham Niday, 46, of S44 Second Ave., Gallipolis, died at Holzer Hospital at 1 50 p m Tuesday from nervous disorders. He had been treated at the Cleveland Clinic recently. A Mason Shriner and Grace Methodist Church member, he worked with Gallipolis Dairy Co and earlier in wholesale milk. Born July 4 1908 to Mr and Mrs Victor Niday, he is survived by wife Margena Stillings Niday and children Ruth Carlene Thomas and Loren Niday. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p m at Grace Methodist Church, Rev L A Donnally officiating, burial in Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Carlos Graham Niday Second Ave Holzer Hospital Mr. Niday Cleveland Clinic Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis Dairy Co Gallia Academy High School Frank Raymond Columbus Paul Northup L. A. Donnally Mound Hill Cemetery

Two Divorce Petitions Filed In Common Pleas Court

In Gallipolis two divorce petitions and one alimony suit were filed in common pleas court. Edith Swartewelder vs Harry Swartzwelder claims gross neglect and disability under a physician's care. Nellie M. Daugherty sues Lewis Daugherty for divorce on extreme cruelty with child custody sought. Edna Whittington seeks divorce from Edward Whittington with request to restore maiden name Edna Darnell. Judge Betz to hear the alimony case Wednesday.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Lawrence County Edith Swartewelder Harry Swartzwelder Swarteswelder Irish, Riley Trish Pratt Crowe Ashland Kentucky Robert M. Betz Lewis Daugherty Vinton Nellie M. Daugherty Williamson Switzer and Halliday Edna D. Whittington Mra Ruth Darnell Edward Whittington Andrews, Field Washington, D. C

Albany Chillicothe District gathering in Baltimore Ohio

Members of Albany and Chillicothe District attended a gathering in Baltimore Ohio with Rev William Marshall and several others. Tea host Mrs Amos Potts of Logan showcased Finnish glass items and Finnish coffee cake was served. Weekend visitors to various locals joined in social visits across Marion Columbus Dayton and Athens areas.

Chillicothe Baltimore Ohio William Marshall Don Young Eldon Dailey Vernon Canny Amos Potts Logan Vassemies Anna P. McVay Finland Wassemies T. F. Hall Robert Adak Alaska Ann Halls Raymond Harry Matooka W. Va James Hall Middleport Jessie Cline Dayton Worley Cline C. D. Dailey J. Charles Shaffer Effie Ward Claire James Albert James Zaleski Ina Schafer Billy Sanders Nancy Cecil Antle Helen Howard Olive Brookins Howard B. Allen John Brewer Lizzie Robinette Millfield Nancy Sanders Elva Throckmorton Atlanta T. C. Throckmorton Marie Rusensheimer D. J. Webster Frank Radcliffe John Crossen Athens Webber Wood Webber Wood Harrisonville, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil King, Pomeroy C. R Florence Brown Wheeler Gill Emma Johnson Columbus L. F. Miller Gill Mr.Miller Melva

Driver Fined in Intoxication Count

Gallipoli Slamey Dodgill, 27, Kananga, arrested by the State Highway Patrol for driving while intoxicated. Judge William Jones fined him 8125 and costs, sentenced him to five days in jail, and suspended driving rights for six months.

Gallipoli Slamey Dodgill Kananga State Highway Patrol William Jones Dodeill

Suspension Hearing Set October 24 in Gallia County

The Ohio Civil Service Commission will hold a hearing October 24 in the courthouse over the suspension of Roscoe Allen once Gallia County’s highway superintendent. Allen was suspended April 15 for unspecified reasons and later terminated by Director T J Kauer. Harold Cremeens was appointed county superintendent and will attend the hearing, with lawyers H We and W P Cherrington expected to appear.

Ohio Civil Service Roscoe Allen Mr. Allen Gallia County Ohio Department of Highways Otho Castle State Highway Department Division 10 Marietta Allen T. J. Kauer Harold B. Cremeena Portamouth Red Frank J. Lavache Cremeens Civil Service Corrmission H. We and W. P. Cherrington

Gus Gabrielli Dies at 63 in Gallipolis Ohio

Gus Gabrielli 63 died Tuesday. Services set for 9:90 am at St. Louis Catholic Church in Priday. Survivors include wife Nellie Alf readi, sons Raymond Bruno, and daughters Wilma Mia. sister in Italy. He ran the Happy Corner Cafe. Interment in Pine Street Cemetery.

Sallipolis Priday Gus Gabrielli St. Louis Catholic Church Nellie Alfred Gabrielli Gallipolis Raymond Bruno Portsmouth Wilma Columbus Mia Ida Blevins Wheelwright Gabrielli Happy Corner Cafe Monte Cilla Bagni di Lucca Italy Pine St Cemetery

Hospital Notes and Bid Notice from Bern Toppler Trustees

Admitted list includes Mrs Wyatt Roach and son in Henderson W Va along with several other patients from Gallia Beech Hill and Jackson areas. Discharged names include Mrs James Radford and Mrs Charles Jiden plus Hilda Pinkston. Notice: sealed bids sought by Bern Toppler Trustees until Oct 2 for a gasoline powered maintainer with 8000 lb capacity and at least a 10 ft blade. bids may be rejected.

Wyatt Roach Henderson W. Va Russell Denny Jackson Sam Oney Hill Paul Werner Pomeroy Arthur Darnbrough, Jr Gallipolis William Belville Gallia Russell Williamson Beech Hill Ivan Newell Karl H. Arnett Huntington Sam Lewis Oak Hill Harry Rhea Mary FE. Wheeler James Radford Wilma Herrman Leon Sutton Frank Cecil Birchfield Charles Jiden Hilda Pinkston Bern

Trusteeship notices and probate filings in Athens County Ohio

Public notices list several probate actions in Athens County Ohio. Appointments include William J. Barnhill as administrator of Milah N. Barnhill estate and Carl L. Tom as administrator of Dallas C. Worster estate. Creditors must file claims within four months. Additional notices reference Sadie B. Hooper estate and a divorce petition filed by Alice Congrove against John Congrove with hearings set after November 3.

William J. Barnhill Richland Avenue Athens Ohio Milah N. Barnhill Athens County Joann F. Newcomb Carl L. Tom Dallas C. Worster Athenis County John F. Newcomb Said John Congrove Connant Avenue Monroe Alice Congrove Common Anid

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