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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1953

Page

26

McArthur Generals rout Trimble 26 to 0 at Memorial Field

Quarterback Tom Gill led the McArthur Generals to a 26-0 victory over Jacksonville Trimble. Gill accounted for three touchdowns and two extra points while bootlegging effectively. Frank Poches stood out for the Generals with solid ground work and aerial connections.

Pat Ordovensey McArthur Tom Girl Mcarthur Generals Jacksonville Memorial Field Gill Si Generals Jack Armstrong Gill Gil 1-T Frank Poches Jone J-T Cineaps McArthur Humphrey Hopkins Onley Hughes Nichols Mallwood Heilzwebel Prater Partee Cline Durkin Graves Ziegler Gul Dick Armstrong Ack Armstrong Reedy Meeks Heline dacksonville-Trimble Mecum Barrett Koons Chesire Laska Paskiebietch Shifflet Heiser Lewis Householder Poches Kuhne Snyder Mearthur Harbour Comley Klean

Bidwell-Porter Triumphs Over Mercerville. Cheshire Faces Rio Grande

Gallia County grid night saw top two teams dominate as Rio Grande Blue Men held Cheshire 39 0 at Cheshire field marking their first win there since 1949. Bidwell-Porter Pirates defeated Mercerville Wildcats 40 6 at Rio Grande with Bolling's 60 yard run and Hash 15 yard reception sealing the win. Next Friday Bidwell-Porter visits Rio Grande while Mercerville goes to Cheshire.

Gallipolis John C. Wicklne Rio Grande Jeague Don Cofer Clarence Howard Cofer Buzz Call Leland Tope Bobcat Bert Crothers Moran Copley Drop Jim Keffer Billy Hackney Cali Howard Hackney Earl Mitchell Boilling Tom Bolling Henson Mercerville Baldwin Mason Bolling Clark Wills Ferrell Caldwell Lewis Fellure Martin Hash Bidwell-Porter Cheshire

Clasby Again Leads Harvard to Victory

Cambridge Harvard captain Dick Clasby ran for three touchdowns and threw for another as Harvard defeated Colgate 28 25. The performance marked the Crimson’s best offensive showing in 22 years while Colgate suffered its third straight defeat, a 63 year low for the Red Raiders in a single season.

Cambridge Mass Dick Clasby Harvard Colgate Crimson Red Raiders

Hoosiers Break Seven-Game Lose Streak With Marquette Victory

Indiana ends a seven game slide with a 21 20 win over Marquette in Bloomington. Dave Rogers scores on a late touchdown plunge and Florian Helsinki adds the third extra point after Marquette fumbles twice in the final minutes.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Marquette Dave Rogers Florian Helsinki Hoosiers Ohio State Southern California Mar

New Chester Mentor Heads Meigs Coaches

POMEROY The new Chester coach Tiga Schoel was named president of the Meigs County coaches association at their meeting this week. Ernest Wiseman of Racine was elected vice president and Donald Wolfe of Racine secretary treasurer. Other members include Jack Morton Rutland John Shank Tuppers Plains and Herbert Parker Harrisonville. The group also discussed the annual county basketball carnival.

Pomeroy — Riamsel Dodgill Chester Tiga Schoel Meigs County Ernest Wiseman Racine Donald Wolfe Jack Morton Rutland John Shank Tuppers Plains Herbert Parker Harrisonville

Prayer Group Meets at Federated Church Leader Mrs Ratliff

The Pomeroy Women's Prayer Group will gather at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Federated Church with Mrs Dale H. Ratliff, wife of the church pastor, leading. Local women of the community are invited to attend.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Women's Federated Church Dale H. Ratliff

Pleasant personal news from Pt Pleasant area

A series of social notes from Pt Pleasant lists visits and connections among locals. Charles King family of Dunbar and Ronnie Bailes of Leon return from Cacapon Park West Virginia where Priddy previously worked.

Circle Arranges Dinner Circle Arranges Dinner

William Hooper of Jacksonville died Friday in Sheltering Arms Hospital after years of ill health and a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving are three children and a sister with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are planned for Monday at 2 pm at Zion Church Porterville Ohio.

Jacksonville William] Hooper Sheltering Arms Hospital Winek Care Charles Logan Ruth. Searles Toledo Eric Hughes Lancaster Mary Hooper Lee New Lexington Floyd Niles Ohio Jeff Archie West Palm Beach Povfroy Federated Cir Fla Army Ole Federated Church Will Jess Dichen Athens Gouster Mary Virginiai Can- Reiber Zion Church Porterville

Wahama Homecoming Queen Virginia Johnson Reigns

Wahama High School held homecoming festivities at Mason Friday night with Virginia Johnson crowned queen. Johnson, daughter of Frances Johnson of Hartford, appeared with her court including Sandra Pauley Peggy Knapp Janet Friend Carey Roush Betty Davis and Etta Mae Roush. Majorettes Mary Stewart Bear Alice Howard Betty Jones and Carol Ewing performed during the halftime show.

Virginia Johnson Mason Miss Johnson Frances Johnson Hartford Sandra Pauley New Haven Peggy Knapp Janet Friend Letart Carey Roush Betty Davis Etta Mae Roush Mary Stewart Bear Alice Howard Betty Jones Carol Ewing Messenger

Pomeroy Legion Auxiliary Attends District Conference

Eleven members of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary led by district president Mrs. W F Baxter attended the Eighth District conference in Lithopolis at Wagnalls Memorial. The morning program featured an organ prelude, instruction on rehabitation and child welfare, a luncheon, and greetings from local leaders. Mrs. Baxter reported on the national convention in St Louis, while committees discussed placement and membership.

Pomeroy Drew Webster American Legion Ladies Auxiliary W. F. Baxter Lithopolis Wagnall's Memorial Ben Neutzling Pomeroy Group William Long Ralph Wilson Lois Ann Burt Baxter C. H. Orme Glen Horton Toledo Burt St. John's Lutheran Church Gale Whaley Elmer Roberts District Legion James Vercoe St. Louis Neutzling Jed Webster William Cox John Ratcliff Dey Hysell Glenn Horton Auxiliary Navy R. S. Williams Pomeroy Sach Kate Ebersbach Eddie Smith Jed Webster Sr George Hackett Tos J. M. Thornton Cle Mene Menchini Paul Casci

Glouster Social News Shares Local Naval Links and Visits

Glouster residents Ray Owen White and Jimmie Franklin, Navy men in San Francisco, attended the OSU-California football game and met former Glouster student Rod Roberts in the Ohio State locker room. Tuesday visitors at Mrs. Frank Yocum’s home included her daughters and a grandson, Edward Snider, returning from a southern wedding trip. Miss Margaret Hemsley shortened her Columbus stay to return home for work. Ethel Atlas headed back to Cleveland after a two week visit with her parents. Alfred and Mrs. Howard returned from a Detroit vacation, with visits to Houghden Lake and Defiance. Weekend guests at the Johnstons’ included Mr and Mrs. Everett West with Carl and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Herbert and daughter Jennifer, of Terre Haute. The Herberts plan to move to Charleston, Virginia, where Mr. Herbert will work for Amherst Coal. Mrs. Herbert and daughter stay a week with the Johnstons.

Ray Owen White Jimmie Franklin Navy San Francisco Ohio State University Emmett Stevens Cleveland Edward Snider Margaret Hemsley Columbus Herman Atlas Alfred Howard Detroit Houghden Lake Howard Herman Semter Defiance Donald Howard James Johnston Everett West Carl Dayton Dave Herbert Jennifer Terre Haute Ind Herbert Thomas Lacey Gatchél Grouster Herberts Charleston Amherst Coal Company Johnstons

Legion Names Committees After Installation

Glouster Supt L G De Long spoke on the Glouster school lunch program at the McCann-Frederick Post 414 meeting. David Phillips reported on Buckeye Boys State activities. committees were appointed for membership, junior activities, post activities, Americanism, disaster and national security, and child welfare.

Glouster L. G. de Long McCann-Frederick David Phillips Buckeye Boys’ State Sandusky Boys’ State Dick Carey Cecil Lunsford Ralph Gatchel Ed Moore Robert Skinner le, Burnelle Roger Kittle George H. Campbell Hoy Seckinger C. F. Danford Harry Richards Dre Lunsford Alfred Andrews John Moody L. EL Burnell Bill Hedfelt George Mudrie

Twilight Garden Club installs officers at Pomeroy meeting

Mrs Phili Williamson installed new Twilight Garden Club officers. Corliss Jacobs became president with Jed Webster Sr. as secretary and Carrie Nye as treasurer. Members honored the float in the sesquicentennial parade with third prize, plan ivy planting at the courthouse monument, and held a silent auction and flower demonstrations.

Edith E. Humphrey Green Tree Farm Coolville Shiman Bie Lamborn’s Pomeroy Phili Williamson Twilight Garden Club E. W. Peoples Anna Vaughan Williamson Corliss Jacobs Jed Webster Carrie Nye Harty, Roush Gerald Wildermuth William Son Minnié Davis Sadie Phillips

POMEROY Social Events Highlight Local Guests

Mrs William Ohlinger hosted a miscellaneous shower for the couple married in early September at Condor Street residence with many relatives present. The Tri City Sewing Club gathered in Middlewort with Mrs Russell Wilson receiving hostess gifts. refreshments served to a group of Pomeroy residents and guests.

Clyde Craig Mary K. Hood Uerman Ohlinger Terry Phil Ohlinger Bill Woods Nettie Hannell J. Smith Thera Hood B. F. Turner Betty Gilbert Carol Evans Harold Roush Conrad Ohlinger Pomeroy Tri-City Sewing Club Russell Wilson Second Ave Middlewort Wilson Robert Rawlings William Grueser James Simpson Millard Wildermuth Ralph Spencer Elizabeth Fick Robert Roberts Sidney Spencer Harlan Wehring Hiram Fisher Minersville

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