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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1961
Page
3
Nelsonville and Wellston high school bands performed at the Nelsonville scoring game halftime with themes from summer tunes. Nelsonville opened with Coney Island martial figures and a rolling coaster sequence ending with Under the Anheuser Bush. Wellston followed with In the Good Old Summertime and Listen to the Mockingbird while forming canoes trees and a large heart.
James D. Hawley, 55, of Middleport, died Monday at Meigs General Hospital after being admitted Sunday. An electrician for the New York Central Railroad he is survived by wife Grace, a son James E. of Walbridge, five grandchildren, and multiple relatives including Mildred Hawley, Joan Haas, Jack Hawley, and Elma Bailey. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rawlings-Coats with burial in Riverview Cemetery. Masons to conduct rites Tuesday at the lodge.
Nelsonville Athletic Association schedules a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting at the high school. Plans include a dinner for varsity football players Thursday in the high school cafeteria and activities for the homecoming game with Middleport Friday evening. Members urged to turn in tickets and money at the meeting.
Mrs Eva Staten 68 died Saturday afternoon at her sister’s home on New Plymouth Route 1. A Glouster native, she was the widow of John Staten who died in 1930. She leaves four daughters Edith Wess Toledo Elsie Elkins Margaret Sayers Columbus Betty Brammer Seattle and five sons John Gilbert Charles Columbus James Homer Nelsonville 31 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren and several surviving sisters. Funeral services at 1 pm Tuesday at Johnson funeral home conducted by Rev Harry Dickerson burial in Connett Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 met at the post home for a potluck and business session led by president Mrs Edna Reynolds. An Oct 18 meeting at Mrs Cora Davey's Groveport was announced with plans for a November demonstration party.
In Earl Hilleary's court over the weekend Niall Doolittle of Carbondale pleaded guilty to intoxication and resisting arrest and was fined 10 dollars and costs on each count with costs suspended on good behavior. James M. Kirkendall of Granville was fined 20 dollars and costs for unsafe operation and 10 dollars and costs for failing to appear. William Mace of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars and costs.
In Cincinnati Whitey Ford tied Babe Ruth by pitching 32 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play as the Yankees beat the Reds 7-0. Ford, who left the game after an ankle tweak and a self-inflicted foul ball, extended his streak with shutouts including the opener against Pittsburgh and Sunday's win. Ruth’s 292 scoreless innings from 1916-1918 remains the historic mark.
The American Football League delivered tight finishes with no margin larger than 14 points. San Diego, unbeaten, beat Boston 38-27 as Jack Kemp threw three TDs to preserve first in the Western Division. Houston Oilers lost 22-12 to Buffalo, dropping to the Eastern cellar.
Olympic champion Cassius Clay says he has asked for a fight with former heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson after his win over Alex Miteff. Promoter Bill King supported the claim noting Johansson might be an easier opponent than Miteff. Clay, 19, scored a technical knockout of Miteff in 1 minute 45 seconds of the sixth round on national TV.
About 150 Ohio golfers begin the Ohio Open at Firestone Country Club on a par 70 course. Defending champion Frank Stranahan leads a 100 pro entrants, with amateurs headed by Walter Stahl Jr. of Cleveland and Tom Weiskopf of Bedford who won state public links titles in Massillon.
Norma's Beauty Salon at 710 Chestnut St. reopens Tuesday, inviting patrons to resume services after a temporary closure.
Valley Temple 137 meeting in Nelsonville was postponed to October 19. Mrs. Flossie Dixon will report on the grand temple sessions in Cleveland. Plans will be made for the Pythian Sisters to attend the district convention on November 11 at Wilkesville.
Nelsonville announced the installation of York Grange 2436 officers for Wednesday evening has been canceled. A new installation date will be set at the next regular meeting.
Xavier Musketeers beat the University of Cincinnati 17 to 12 on Saturday night led by an aerial first half. Irv Etter threw to James Rupkey for a second quarter touchdown after an earlier Potts field goal, with Rupkey later scoring again on a pass from Etter.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Eudora Chapter 72 Order of Eastern Star will be honored guests at the regular meeting in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening. Regular officers will wear white formal attire and a social hour will follow.
A series of birth announcements from Mount St Mary Hospital lists new arrivals including daughters for Mr and Mrs Brooks Athens Route 2 Nelsonville Route 2 Haydenville Kirken dall Nelsonville Route 2 and others. The document also records numerous admissions from The Plains Athens Nelsonville Glouster Murray City and surrounding areas with names including Wanda Wilson Harmon Huntley Mae Burt Otto Simons and many more. Blood used 3 units.
The Grand Rapids Shamrocks moved to first place in the LUFL after a 36-8 win over Akron while Columbus Colts and Indianapolis played to a 7-7 tie. Columbus dropped to second as Cleveland Bulldogs rose to third with a 20-13 win over Louisville.
Bob Steenrod son of Mr and Mrs John Steenrod Madison Sr returns Sunday to Great Lakes Illinois where he attends EMA School at the USNTC.
Nelsonville Band Boosters set 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium for a member appreciation program. Miss Mary Jane McKinley will bring the high school band, and films of the Nelsonville Logan football game will be shown using the new 14 mm projector purchased by the Nelsonville Athletic Association and Booster organization.
Nelsonville Elks Lodge No 543 announces a smorgasbord and Halloween dance on October 28. Fred Nixon, activities chairman, says 500 invitations will be mailed this week. Joe Gabriel's Orchestra will provide dancing music for Elks and their ladies from nearby lodges.
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