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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1955
Page
13
Army and Notre Dame renew a season highlight as No. 5 Notre Dame faces Miami in the Orange Bowl under a record Orange Bowl crowd while Army meets Michigan in Ann Arbor with a sellout crowd and a chance to extend their winning streak in a fiercely contested series.
Tonight's sellout receipts mix with high scores across leagues. Notable displays include Shoe Center and Hane's teams posting top games and series, while Orange Bowl officials eye Cotton Bowl returns as Oklahoma faces Texas amid a busy post season slate across the SEC ACC and Pac 10.
Sylvania Electric Products Co. gave 5000 to the Mason County Hospital fund, boosting contributions toward the 350000 goal for a new 82 bed medical facility. Campaign officials note the donation places the drive about one third complete, with county concerns and other donors expected to follow.
Sunday evening service at 7 30 with Sunday school and evening worship details for multiple local churches. The notice lists chairs, pastors, service times, and weekly programs across several congregations including Methodist and Baptist groups. It highlights sermons on third Sundays and weekly preaching schedules, with varied service times and youth activities.
The FSCS plans a Tuesday dinner in Trinity Methodist Church social room with devotion theme They are my People Saith the God led by Mrs Louis Ross and Mrs A R Ripley who spoke on American Indians and displayed their crafts A panel of discussants included Mrs Ripley Mrs Jack Fruth Mrs J B Zouch and Mrs K W Robinson An additional note mentions potch dinger on Oct 12 and a leadership training session on November 13 The bulletin lists church activities across area churches with service times and pastors including Trinity Methodist Mason County sub district MYF and other local congregations.
Kiwanis and Lions members gathered at the Moose Home for a going away party honoring W W Smith former executive of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Harold Adams presented a gift of Tugage and Smith handed the gavel to Vice President C Hyer. The event featured Boy and Girl of the Month Hayden Lockhart and Carol Helakelt and remarks by Paul Cummings on the Point Pleasant Archery Club's work and upcoming meet at the Wildlife Station range.
Judge Lewis Hl Miler signs appointment naming Bauerle successor to clerk's office duties handling court funds. Official act transfers financial responsibilities and authority to manage court funds to Bauerle.
Leon Home makers Farm Women's Club plans its October meeting at Leon school on Tuesday. New officers will be elected. Darroll Erickson of Sioux Falls South Carolina played end and center for Army last season, now moving to center this fall.
Garland Mohr presided as president and Reginald Archer announced new officers at a Wednesday election held at Mrs Pleasant Junioree's home. Nominations came from Mohr, with I A Blain as secretary and other posts filled by eighth graders and seventh graders. Refreshments followed as attendees discussed school activities and local issues.
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