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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
11
A detailed listing across four rows names key football staff and contributors. Roles include head coach Carroll Widdoes, backfield coach Jim Snyder, team doctor C. F. Jiiden, line coach Cliff Heffelfinger, trainers, managers, and freshman coaches.
President John C. Baker greets OU alumni and friends in Athens for the 1955 Homecoming weekend. He highlights the Kent State football game on Saturday and the campus improvements while stressing educational quality and university pride.
Ohio University prepares for homecoming with a big crowd as Carroll Widdoes leads the Bobcats against Kent State in a classic clash. Kent State seeks revenge after last year’s 14 7 loss that marred their undefeated 8 1 season. The parade and football game headline three days of events with traffic plans and campus festivities coordinated by the city and university authorities. A 12 000 person turnout is anticipated for the weekend.
Ohio University and Kent State clash in a Homecoming clash at Athens as Widdoes of Ohio U and Rees of Kent State, former Ohio State assistants, bring seasoned programs to the MAC showdown. Widdoes seeks a 7th season tally and a return to form while Rees aims to steady Kent State after a strong 6-1 edge for Ohio in the series.
A Saturday program features a 12:00 p.m. football rally at Ohio Stadium, an 8:00 p.m. free film Above and Beyond at Memorial Auditorium, a homecoming parade on College Street, an open house and cafe hour at the Home Economics Department and Agriculture Building, a parade of winning floats at University Center, and an Ohio University vs Kent State football game at Ohio Stadium. President's Reception in University Ballroom Lounge at 6:00 p.m. Alumni Dinner in Dormitory Dining Halls and a 9:00 p.m. free film With Song in My Heart at Memorial Auditorium. A homecoming dance is planned for Men’s Gymnasium, University Center and surrounding areas.
Anne Marie Hermanns was named Ohio University 1955 Homecoming Queen from 16 campus nominees. Attendants are Barbara Billington of Cincinnati and Sue V Bonham of Columbus. The queen, a Garfield High School graduate and sophomore, will be introduced at halftime of the Ohio U vs Kent State game and will reign at the Homecoming dance in the University Center.
A local squad lists probable fall lineup including Walt Gawronski at end, Hoyt Hathaway and Dick Perkins on line, Jim Hall at center, Stan Viner and Ron Fenik on tackle, Dave Lundberg at end, Ron Macuga at quarterback, Jim Hilles and Dave Kuenzil as halfbacks, and Don Wits at fullback.
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