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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1946

Page

7

OU Football Ticket Rush For Cincinnati Game

The 750 remaining tickets for Saturday's Ohio-Cincinnati clash will be returned to the Bearcat athletic office Thursday. Local fans must buy by 4 p.m. Thursday. The piece notes Ohio University fans expect a tight, potentially high-scoring game under night lights, with Homecoming and other weekend events shaping a busy sports slate in Athens. It also references professional football and college programs, underscoring strong interest in the season.

Queen City Bearcat Harold Wise Ohio Vic Don Peden Ilinois Bobcats Bearcats Athens-Mid-leport

Mansfield-Massillon Tilt Headlines State Card

The annual high school football title chase centers on Mansfield vs Massillon in a key clash at Mansfield Friday. A Mansfield win would bolster their title bid, while a Massillon victory would weaken Mansfield’s hopes as Lincoln Latin dominant in Ohio. Also notes Waite and Newark losses and Coshocton’s comeback over Newark, with other contenders remaining undefeated. Barney Ewell returns to Penn State for fall studies.

Don Stall Columbus Mansfield Massillon Cleveland Cathedral Latin Lions Ohio Army Massillon Tigers Tigers Tygers Lions Mansfielders Mansfield Dogs Indercome Stark County Toledo Waite Newark Wildcats Waite Toledo Libbey Libbey Wavtes Dick Davis Coshocton Redskins

Barons Open American League Hockey Versus Philadelphia Rockets

Cleveland's new Barons debut in the American League facing the Philadelphia Rockets in a season opener. Only seven players from last year remain as a largely overhauled lineup features new forwards Hank Goldup and Bobby Carse plus fresh defensemen. Philadelphia lists four ex Bar ons including Hergesheimer and Prokop.

Cleveland Philadelphia Rockets Barons Les Cunningham Fred Thurier Lou Trudel Ernie Triggs Gordon Davidson Danny Sprout John (Hiszrian) Bower Bobby Carse John Holcota Pete Leswick John McLenahan Detroit Julian Sawchuk Doug Lane Hank Goldup New York Rangers Philadelphia Phil Hergesheimer Ed Prokop Pete Bessone Paul Gauthier

World Series finale pits Ferriss against Dickson for title

St Louis anticipation runs high as 35,000 pack Sportsman's Park for game seven of the 43rd World Series. Dave Boo Ferriss seeks the title and $127,739 in cash against Murty Dickson, with Boston favored 13 to 26 after six games and Ted Williams limited by the Dyer Shift. Ferriss aims to seal a rare Red Sox series victory as St Louis counters with strong pitching and timely hitting.

Jack Hand ST. Louis Dave Boo) Ferriss Boston Red Sox Murty Dickson St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Boston Sportsman's Park Ferriss Sox Dickson Ted Williams Williams Dyer Joe Cronin Red Sox Dave Boo Ferriss Cardinals

Hartford Tigers Clinch Season With 19–4 Win Over Reedsville

Hartford Tigers pounded 28 hits led by Ralph Sayre with five, routing Reedsville 19 to 4 to cap the season. Errors plagued Reedsville as Hartford built a dominant offense, with Haskins and Walters aiding the win and Austen Mason Biesing and R York contributing offensively.

Reedsville Ralph Sayre Hartford Tigers Hartford Haskins Walters Austen Mason Biesing R. York

Cincinnati Eleven Strong Foe Scout Tells QB Club

OU scouting staff told Athens Quarterback Club that Cincinnati is big and fast with shifty backs. Blosser analyzed Bearcats T formation, ends, and line, noting a tougher test for Ohio University as Don Peden’s reserves improve. A floodlight drill at Athens High precedes Saturday’s game as Michigan Muskies result leaves doubts about the squad.

Cincinnati Bobcats Bearcats Ohio University Cincinnati University Athens Elks Club Kermit Blosser Bobcat den Peden Blosser Dayton Indiana Kentucky Jack Rhoades Intra-Mural University Muskies Athens High School

Three Held to Grand Jury in Bowling Center Burglary

In Point Pleasant Gerald Edison Juniper Roy Junior Newell and Billy Sunday pleaded guilty at arraignment on breaking and entering the 22nd St Bowling Center Sept 7, stealing 79 dollars and merchandise. Bond set at 1600 each. Juniper posted, others committed. The trio showed officers where goods were hidden. river flow later washed many items away. Newell also pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Point Pleasant Southern States Cooperative store on 11th St.

Point Pleasant Gerald Edison Juniper Roy Junior Newell Billy Sunday 22Nd St. Bowling Center Juniper Sunday Newell Land of Mason Realty Co W. G. Durst Point Pleasant Southern States Cooperative 11Th St

Christ Episcopal Benefit Bridge Planned at Parish House

Plans completed for a benefit bridge hosted by Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild at the parish house Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets available from guild members or at the door. A dessert will be served at 8. Ten prizes will be awarded to the ten highest scorers and about twenty tables are expected.

Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild

Farm Women Inspect Homes During Tour

Miss Vir ginia Parsons led a large group of Mason County farm women on a tour last Thursday visiting several homes. Inspections covered improvements in home furnishings water systems electrical appliances storage and laundry rooms with accompanying organizers listed from the West Virginia Extension Service.

Point Pleasant Virginia Parsons Mason County Parsons Harry Nibert Reginald Archer Ogden Stevens Howard Daugherty J. E. Sommers George Byus Goldie Sullivan Car] Parsons C. B. Thompson Robert Roush Andy Russell Logan Burdette Roy Krebs Arch Yeager Grace Stone Clarence Adkins Dora Cullen Harold Lewis Ray Roush A. P. Roush Probe Roush Lawrence Parsons Oris Bumgarner John Bumgarner Douglas Roush Robert, Hoffman Bert Roush J. Lester Ohlinger Velma Roush Olson Sayre Ora Lesta Rickard Farley Bell Earl Mohr Terry Roush E. C. Roush Clarence Blessing J. F. Ro

Social notes and league results from local 1946 events

Mrs. E. E. Heiner hosted a small dinner on Main Street with guests Mrs. E. J. Somerville Mrs. Jessie Mossman Mrs. O. B. Kelly and Miss Nora Somerville. Local league standings and high scores are listed for McBee and City leagues plus Women’s Auxiliary meets at First Presbyterian Church. Several social items summarize church circle events and weekend travels of residents including students at Marshall College and the University of Michigan.

E. E. Heiner Main St E. J. Somerville Jessie Mossman Kelly Nora Somerville First Presbyterian Church Ladies City Leagu P.m Eugene Leslee Sterrett Home Mission R. A. Lapsley James E. McComb Hall Wendell G. Smith Jacksonville Fla Charleston S. C Okey Buzzard Lincoln Ave Parkersburg Hugo Juhling Hartford Milton L. Miller Southwestern Women's Club DAR Mansion House Howard Yerges Park Drive Ann Arbor Mich Howard, Jr John W. Elliott Philippi C. C. Lewis Old Town Farm Eliot Alderson Broaddus College Charles Lewis Peter H. Steenbergen William Lewis Catlettsburg E. 9. Buckalow Ermngene Wiliams Route 2 Huntington Presbyterian Church Marion Fossesong Ohio River Road J. Oral Eads and Sons Jericho Road Deland Fla C. G. Billups Jocal N. L. Powers Lake Erie Kentucky

Jenkins Seeks Speed Records at Bonneville Salt Flats

Former Salt Lake City mayor and noted land speed record holder Jenkins arrives with the Mobil Special to Bonneville 120 miles west of Salt Lake City. Crews smooth the circular courses as Jenkins aims to surpass his one hour record of 182.5 mph and push toward 201 mph with ideal weather. Bud Winfield and Marv Jenkins join the team as trial runs begin tomorrow.

Salt Lake City Bonneville Salt Flats Ah Jenkins Jenkins Bud Winfield Marv Los Angeles Tomor

Grimms Landing Youth Earns Farm Degree at Kansas City

Grimms Landing youth Gus Doug las Jr. was among 178 farm boys awarded the American Farmer Degree at the Victory Convention of TFA in Kansas City. West Virginia recipients included Dan F. Folk of Martinsburg and Burl Swisher of Jane Lew.

Grimms Landing Point Pleasant Gus Douglas TFA Kansas City West

Rardin Speaks at Wohelo Farm Club Meeting

William H. Rardin was guest speaker at the Wohelo Farm Women's Club October meeting. His topic was Our Responsibility as Parents aligned with Training the Child for Good Citizenship. The club plans repairs to its clubhouse to create a community center for the Ashton Apple Grove area south of the Kanawha.

Point Pleasant William H. Rardin Wohelo

Polls Designated For Tobacco Voting in Oct Referendum

Polls named for the tobacco referendum include Beale at B C Wallace Store Elmwood Nat Broad Run Flat Rock and other locations. Designated sites cover courthouse Shadie and Arbuckle Block School Glenwood E F Rays Store South Side John Sommers Store Leon Hickory Chapel Sunnyside Withers Store Upland Freemont Miller’s Store.

Point Pleasant Beale B. C. Wallis Elmwood Nat Broad Run Flat Rock Courthouse Shadie and Arbuckle Glenwood E. F. Ray South Side John Sommer Leon Hickory Chapel Sunnyside Withers Upland Freemont Miller's

Mrs McClung Elected Vice Regent at DAR Wheeling Convention

Mrs. A Keith McClung of Hartford was elected vice regent of the West Virginia National Society DAR at the Wheeling convention held October 11 and 12. Delegates from Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter included Mrs. W H Vaught, Mrs. Clyde Tallman, Mrs. John William Steinbergen, Mrs. Holly Simmons, and Mrs. Olin Roush.

Point Plesasant A. Keith McClung Hartford West Virginia National Society DAR Wheeling Charles Lewis W. H. Vaught Clyde Tallman John William Steenbergen Holly Simmons Olin Roush

Two Newborns in Point Pleasant Area Families

Mr and Mrs Alfred Alexander Plants of Henderson welcomed a daughter Christine Anne on Oct 11 at home weighing five pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs Edgar Workman of Kanawha Street welcomed a son Charles Edsar at Holzer Hospital on Oct 13 at 2 30 PM. The mother is Charles Anna Ball. The maternal grandmother is Mrs C D Bail of Kanawha Street.

Point Pleasant Alfred Alexander Plants Henderson Christine Anne Edgar Workman Kanawha St Holzer Hospital Charles Edsar Charles Anna Ball

Addition Being Built at Two River Motor Co

Two River Motor Co on Viand Street on the south side of its current building is adding a new addition designed for garage facilities to expand its service and storage capacity.

Point Pleasant Two River Motor Co Viand St.s

Committee To Meet In Point Pleasant Tonight

The Mason County Republican executive committee will meet here tonight to finalize arrangements for the pre election rally west Saturday. County Agents Chris Thorniley and W C Roberts attend a conference of agricultural extension workers at Jackson's Ws, expecting to return Friday. A marriage license has been issued to Roy Reed McKinney and Anita Evaice Thornton, both of Leon.

Point Pleasant Mason County Republican Executive Committee Roy Reed McKinney Anita Evaice Thornton Leon

Settlement on Clerk Fuss Fails in Point Pleasant

County Commissioner Darsel Wedge returned from a two week Iowa visit and attended the county court meeting Monday. An effort to settle a dispute over replacing the courthouse clerk failed. Wedge supported the committee's chosen candidate for the post.

Point Pleasant Darsel Wedge Iowa Wedge

Preliminary survey for flood wall in Point Pleasant

W T Hutchinson and the Messrs Robey Burton and Burnell of the Huntington Office U S Engineer Corp are in Point Pleasant for several days conducting a preliminary survey for the proposed flood wall They are checking the low point in each block as well as sewer and gas mains.

Point Pleasant W. T. Hutchinson

Equipment Shipped To Rail Bridge Construction Site

The American Bridge Co. has unloaded heavy steel equipment at the East Point Pleasant site where the 3. and O. railroad bridge crosses Route 35. Derricks and cranes have been erected for the new bridge project.

Point Pleasant American Bridge Co Route 35 East Point Pleasant

Social Notes From Orbiston Visit Weekend Residents

Orbiston social notes list visiting relatives and friends from Circle Hill Murray City Newark The Plains Columbus Athens Buchtel and Logan. Names include Powell Barber Bookman McKee Nida Evans O Rourke Halliday Spence Hauser Bartoe Hardy Delbert Jones Largent Glancy and Vance Glancy with multiple Sunday and weekend visits.

the Plains Melvin Halliday Newark Helen Peacock Betty Lou Wanda Mae Kenneth Delbert Fred Conger Walter McManaway Mary Lu Jones Buchtel Grace Ayers Jatana Jenny Lea Columbus Clyde Largent Logan Charles McGraner Athens Alice Glancy Misa Pearl Glancy Vance Glancy

Amesville News Briefs Highlight Junior Carnival Plans

Amesville reports a pantomime titled and the Lights Went Out directed by John DeMolet with Mrs. Jean McAfee as producer. Junior Carnival plans include class officers Clifton Linscott Wanda Hines Mary Moore and Donna Jean Bolin with advisor Nellie Wooley. WSCS members urged to bring mite boxes to an Anne Smith home meeting. Jessie Owen hosted Clio Reading Club on Oct 7. Willing Workers Sunday School class supervised by Mrs. Gerald Nagle ran the Presbyterian Church night dinner and shown a restoration picture afterward.

Amesville John DeMolet Jean McAfee Clifton Linscott Wanda Hines Mary Moore Donna Jean Bolin Nellie Wooley WSCS Anne Smith Jessie Owen Clio Fannie Starling Raymond Dale Mosier Gerald Nagle Presbyterian Church

Radio Highlights Tuning Tonight NBC CBS ABC MBS

NBC program lineup features Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy Fibber and Molly Red Skelton plus Godfrey talent scouts and Box Poppers. CBS offers American Melody Mel Blanc Show The O Neills and Boston Symphony Hour with Hoosier Hop. ABC presents How Do You Pronounce It The O Neills and Hoosier Hop. MBS airs Michael Shayne detective The Falcon and American Forum debating Is PAC a Threat to America.

Tomght NBC Rudy Vallee Amos and Andy Red Skelton CBS Godfrey ABC the Falcon American Forum America

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