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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
2
Coroner Dr. Howell identifies the death as self-inflicted in a Gallia County incident. Miss Cady Wheley and Mrs. Clarence Chase are among those mentioned as mourners. Funeral services are set for 10 o'clock in the morning.
Benjamin Rhodes 66 a longtime resident of Pomeroy died Saturday night from heart trouble after talking with neighbors on Condor Street. He leaves a wife and eight children. The funeral will be Tuesday at the Baptist church.
AI CLUB MIDDLEPORT reports Miss Kaethyra Petty will host the Needle Art club at her home on Second Street East in the evening. Members are expected to attend.
POMEROY Oct 12 Elder residents recall Edward Worthington long tied to Groveland and family ties in Pomeroy. He suffered a recent stroke before passing away at Groveland home, leaving a widow Mrs Worthington and siblings.
The Return Donathan Meigs Chapter, D A R held its first meeting at the Rathburn home in Pomeroy. Members gathered amid autumn decorations and were served a luncheon, marking the chapter's inaugural gathering.
Miners at four Pittsburgh Coal company mines in the Pomeroy district earned 81983.84 in the two weeks ending mid September. The payroll distributed Saturday October 10 shows an average of 440 men, about 72.68 dollars per man. Mine No 72 paid 11661.28 to 164 men, Mine No 78 8346.36 to 133 men, Mine No 75 7021.82 to 102 men, Mine No 16 4004.08 to 62 men.
D W Hensesy and O R Faris returned from Pittsburgh where they attended a world series event. John Lutz Edgar Gilmore and William Rees returned to OU studies after a weekend with home folks. Sheriff Harry Rice spent Saturday in Athens on official business. Joy Peeples came home from Shawnee Saturday. T Wagenalls Newark district manager Ohio Power Company visited. Mr. and Mrs. John Hite moved to Lincoln Hill. Mrs. Percy Peoples returned from Columbus due to granddaughter illness. Mrs. Leah Davies and brother Arthrop Moore were Point Pleasant visitors. Mr and Mrs W F Reed returned Saturday from Columbus trip.
McArthur Mra Bertha Con and Mise Susie Con of near Mamden visited Mrs. Bila Davis. Mrs. Glenn Celville of Troy and sister Mrs. W A El Miss Edith ty visited Mr. and Mrs. Agha Mae in Cleveland. McArthur high school fest ball team played at Wellston Friday afternoon but were defeated by Wellston.
A retro game recap notes poor Pirates play in the series and Walter Johnson pitching lapses. It mentions base stealing by Stan Harrie and a controversial play on home by Harrie, with criticism from a veteran scribe in Raleigh.
A block of seats is reserved for the Ohio University Toledo game this Saturday by the Toledo chapter of Ohio University alumni. Students or friends seeking seats should write to Clark L. Williams or call Alumni at 6884.
A fragmented clippings mix humorous notes about a fatherly misstep with a child asking about a snapper back, Babe Ruth opting out of fall barnstorming, hay fever easing tensions, a mayoral retirement after a primary, Tommy Rib bons’ retirement, and a broken cash register incident followed by a retirement.
Standings list scores from several games across cities. Notable results include Wagner Pirates 19 over Marietta All Stars 9 and Columbus Maroons 0 over Rochester Clothiers 16. Cincinnati Potters 6 over Ironton Tanks 16. Chicago Bears 28 over Hammond 7. Cleveland Panthers 0 over Huntington 7. Green Bay 18 over Milwaukee 0. New York 0 over Providence 14. Mt Gilead 3 over Newark Ohio Merchant Triangle 13.
New York boxing card to close the outdoor season features Johnny Dundee, ex featherweight champion, vs Babe Herman in a fifteen round bout. The card also lists Paul Berienbach challenging King Solomon in a ten round heavyweight matchup, with title stakes not on the line.
Boonville Indiana Kiwanis luncheon reveals 78 of 80 members carried buckeye charms while Johnny Dundee, longtime featherweight world champion, was absent from his offices.
The article explains how speed helps an end reach the field quickly on a punt. It notes the need to watch blockers and ball handlers to follow the play's progress and direction. It emphasizes coordinating teammates to guide the end and secure the punt return.
Athens High scored 146 to 6 against Ironton Saturday at the Trenton high school field. Key scorers were Perkins and E Carmichael with strong line play from Carmichael and Wise notes. Zanesville awaits next, promising a tough test for the home squad.
Glouster Legion trounced Chillicothe Smoke House eleven 18 to 0 on Sunday. Mudrie connected with two passes and scored once, while Feth added a rushing TD. Chillicothe showed early resistance but could not halt Glouster’s late 4th quarter drive.
Twenty four members of the Hiram College football squad were shaken up and one student, William son, suffered a dislocated shoulder when a bus carrying them home from the Muskingum game struck a south of here. The team, led by Prof. George Pritchard, spent the night in a hotel.
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