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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1958

Page

11

Bulldogs Aim for Fifth With Gallipolis Rivalry Win

Athens Bulldogs seek the SECUL fifth place by defeating Gallipolis tonight. Gallipolis arrives with a 2-4-0 record but has shown flashes of offense, led by quarterback Newt Jones and backfield stars from center Jay Simms to tackle Jim Mills. The Bulldogs boast a 1-4-1 mark and must protect the ball to secure a crucial victory.

Bulldogs SECUL Gallipolis Athens Blue Devils Newt Jones Jerry Jamison Ala Nelson Wickerham Claude Thompson John Gilmore Jay Simms Jim Mills Eskey

College Hotshots Face Tough Games Saturday

Unbeaten top ranked Army meets Pitt as Lambert Trophy race tightens. Ohio State and Northwestern seek key Big Ten wins while LSU battles Florida. Texas, Purdue and Notre Dame clash in major regional showdowns amid a slate of ranked matchups.

Jack Clary Associated Press Clemson South Carolina Wake Forest North Carolina ACC Pittsburgh Army Pitt Harry Walters Pete Dawkins Lambert Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern Iowa Wildcats Southwest Texas Rice Texas Christian Louisiana State Mississippi Florida Rebels Arkansas Auburn Maryland Oklahoma Kansas State Colorado Nebraska Purdue Notre Dame Georgia Tech Dallas Cotton Bowl Southern Methodist Navy Philadelphia Penn

Bowling League Results and Top Performers Across Venues

The column lists team standings and top bowlers from Rollerbow, Athens Rollerbowl, and Merchant's Classics. Highlights include Martin Heaters and Cold Five's high scores, and Stroh's leading team with 424 in a single game.

Martin Heaters Athens Ambassador Laundry Reyal McBeene Bridgewater Machine BE. Scott D. White S. Wagner D. Sanders Fa. McBride B. Gagie Gayler Stanley Gaylor Ed McBride Rollerbow Dan Dandies Athens Office Supply Royal Athens TV Commonwealth A Campus Barber Shop Beasley Mathews Ted Willams Belk Simpson Beasley Mankin Sinnett D. Williams G. Hilco Stroh's Bob Gagle Griffith Pontiac Dave Strawn Rex Snider Kasler's Kenny Sams Les Smith Carl Murphy Skip Riden's Ford Glenn Byard Gene Leffler Shannon's Ray Duckler Larry Miller Rambler's Don Strawn Dick Kovaleski Stroh Ridenour & Murphy Jesse Griffith Stroh’s Rambler Sarehy & Ridenour Duncan Milt Shannon Firestone Sportland L . Obie Fuel Gas Co Boscoe’s Buick Fiscus Radio Eeocewees East Ead Common Tele Fiscus Radio 1 Com. Tele Gas Co Jones Buick Ridenour Caneees Gell M. Ridenour Oes

Nelsonville Tuesday Night Bowling Standings Summary

The writeup lists top performances from Nelsonville leagues. Names include Abdella Brooks D. French B. Whitiateh and others. Highlights cover High team triples and singles for Tuesday and Thursday leagues with scores like 2590 897 641 and top ten rankings for D. French B. Butts KR. Mender and more.

Leagle Cutretiphs Ania Krogerts Ealiametichekuaete Scuidaceen D. French B. Whitiateh D. Standish KR. Mender B. Mechem J. Haffner HH. Smith J. Odenthal G. Butts B. Hern Leagle Sandys Vaughn Barger Abdella Barbers

Montreal 9 Chicago 3 Detroit Boston 1 hockey scores

National Hockey League results show Montreal 9 over Chicago 3, Detroit 3 Boston 1 in latest games. Detroit and Chicago suffered heavy losses as Montreal led 9 3 and Boston edged past 1 0 or 1 0 unclear. standings adjust.

National Hockey League Montreal Chicago Detroit Boston

Vinton County Land Transfers and Local Notices

Edsel and Helen Maxwell and others transfer 147 acres in Harrison Two to Clyde and Nelda Maxwell in three deeds. Ray and Hazel Coles to C D and Gertrude Fout for a fraction acre in Harrison Two. Gusta and Earle Ellis to John W and Verda Ballard for a fraction acre in Swan Two. E C and Gertrude Allen to Clay Woodrum Jr and Martha Woodrum for 20 acres in Elk Two. Estate of Carl Verian will filed with Lucille Osler appointed executrix under a $30,000 bond. State Tax Commissioner vs. Dean Foote and M N Newmyer sales tax assessment $165.60. State Bureau of Motor Vehicles vs. Roy Luster Castor license suspension hearing set for Nov 6. Herman Holbert vs. John Speakman cognovit note for $294.25 civil petition filed. Ida Mae Clark vs. John Clark divorce petition.

Edsel Helen Maxwell Clyde Nelda Maxwell Harrison Two Ray Hazel Coles C. D Gertrude Fout Gusta Earle Ellis John W Verda Ballard Swan Carl Verian Lucille Osler Dean Foote M. N. Newmyer State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Roy Luster Castor Herman Holbert John Speakman Ida Mae Clark John Clark F. L. Newdick

Eastern High Tops First Homecoming Crowned Queen

Eastern High School celebrated its first homecoming during a Thursday night football game with Rio Grande. Miss Janice Caldwell was crowned homecoming queen at halftime by J. S. Davis executive head of Eastern Schools. Attendants include Patty Chichester Leatha Bibbee Janet Lovel Donna King Janet Knight Janet Koehler. Twelve floats entered. first place honors went to the Senior class Its Time To Beat Rio Grande, second to Toppers Plains Boosters Club with We Multiply but not Divide and Chester PTA with Mary Had A Little Lamb. Honorable mention to the Chester Garden Club.

Chester Eastern High School Janice Caldwell Eastern Rio Grande J. S. Davis Caldwell Patty Chichester Sopermore Leatha Bibbee Janet Lovel Donna King Janet Knight Janet Koehler Toppers Plains Boosters Club Chester Pta Mary Chester Garden Club

Public Utility Increases Valuation in Vinton County

Auditor Glenn L. Peters announced a new high in Vinton County property valuation for 1958 at 18 505 493 dollars, up 1 300 456 from 1957 and 2 552 113 above 1956. Public utility value rose 954 430 due to an underground storage station and gas wells, plus coal reserves bought by Ohio Power Co. Real property gained 118 385 with roughly 90 new homes taxed, and personal property grew 227 641 from Austin Power plant expansion and heavy equipment for Route 50 relocation in January 1958.

McArthur Vinton County Glenn L. Peters Peters Ohio Fuel Gas Co Richland Harrison Townships Ohio Power Co Vinton Wilkesville Austin Power Company Red Diamond George B. Herring Mansfield

Commissioners OK small road work and travel funds

McArthur Vinton County commissioners approved a $193.58 estimate for stone and bituminous material to seal Charles Harper Hill Road Clinton Two. They will file Engineer J M Ogan mileage and blacktop report and approved waivers of right of way for Hoselton Road Jackson Twp. and allow Treasurer John Crow to spend up to $130 for the treasurer’s convention in Columbus. Next meeting set for November 3 due to election day.

McArthur Vinton County Charles Harper Hill Clinton J. M. Ogan Hoselton Jackson John Crow Columbus

Fall Colors Attract Thousands To Lake Hope And Zaleski

Lake Hope and Zaleski State Forest drew about 20,000 visitors for an October weekend, with the dining lodge serving around 1000 meals. Park attendance neared a record for the month, while Hocking County parks reported 50,000 visitors.

McArthur Lake Hope Zaleski State Forest Dick McDaniel Hocking County

Store Honors Manager For 20 Years' Work

McARTHUR LeRoy Hutchinson, manager of the McArthur Kroger Store, was inducted into Kroger's 20 year club at a Fort Hayes Hotel banquet. Hutchinson began in Wellston and has 22 years with Kroger, receiving a gold lapel pin for his service.

McArthur LeRoy Hutchinson McArthur Kroger Kroger Fort Hayes Hotel Hutchinson Wellston Kroger

Bonus claims total 193 for Korean veterans

In Vinton County, 44,587.58 has been paid to Korean veterans for bonuses, averaging 231.02 per claim. A total of 193 veteran claims include 115 Army, 43 Navy, 35 Air Force. Seven next of kin claims paid 1,949.83, averaging 278.55, with six Army and one Navy beneficiary.

McArthur Vinton County Army Navy Air Force

Smoke triggers McARTHUR fire response at residence

McArthur fire crew responded to a Thursday alarm at Dan Brewer’s home due to smoke from an electric toaster left plugged in. No injuries reported. Fire officials said the blaze was contained to the kitchen area and caused minor smoke damage to the interior.

Mcarthur Dan Brewer

Burglary Reported in McARTHUR Area

Arthur Allison of Zaleski told Sheriff Harold Steele on Tuesday that his home was broken into and $200 was stolen while he was away.

Signal Lights Mark Danger at McArthur Underpass

State Highway Department installs blinker lights on both sides of the B and O underpass on U S Route 50 east of McArthur at Vinton Station to warn motorists. The underpass will be widened in 1960 61 at an estimated cost of 385000.

Mcarthur State Highway Department Highway Department B&o Vinton Station Rinehard

Development Group Hears Speaker At Dinner Meeting

McArthur Development Association members met at Kitchen’s restaurant for a dinner meeting. Sixty dollars had been pledged by McArthur organizations for Christmas decorations in the village. The group plans a parade and Santa Claus to open the Christmas shopping season. They renewed membership in the George Washington Highway Association. Supt D Alan Huff spoke for the school tax levy presenting proposed spending. Howard R. Griffin outlined county traffic safety needs and a safety program. John M. Quigley chairs the traffic safety committee.

Low Of 32 Reported For Vinton County

Heat in Vinton County eased as temperatures dropped to freezing. The Vinton Furnace Forest station logged a weekly low of 32 and a high of 78 with .49 inches of rain Friday. Year to date precipitation stands at 43.07 inches versus 29.61 last year.

Mcarthur Vinton County Vinton Furnace Forest

Winter Ice Control Gear Inspected in McArthur

McArthur Vinton County state highway crews gear for ice and snow control will be inspected next Wednesday at 11 30 p m by highway department officials at the McArthur garage.

Mcarthur Vinton County State Highway Department Highway Department

Spacemen Rocket Ship Travel Comes to Logan Park

Logan volunteers bring an 84 foot long simulated rocket to Worthington Park on November 1 and 2 for free rides. The firemen association sponsors the stunt with donations at the exit to cover costs and fund gear for the fire department. The device is owned by H. M. Benadum and will be displayed on a trailer with a pilot and co pilot, simulating takeoff and flight.

Logan Logan Volunteer Firemen’s Association Worthington Park Floyd Hiles Gan H. M. Benadum New Lexington

Logans Social Notes Report EUB Church Circles October Meeting

Logan social notes cover the October meeting of EUB Church groups. Members heard Mrs. Walter Leonard discuss Today’s Missions and planned two Christmas boxes for service members. They also formed a Hong Kong orphans fund and closed with group singing.

EUB Walter Leonard C. L. Baker James Larimer D. S. Dunkle James Rees Harry V. Mack Robert Hugh Hong Kong Circle 3 Stanley Dunkle

Four Square Dance Club Meeting Planned Saturday Evening

The Four Square Dance Club will meet Saturday evening at St. a local venue to host a community gathering. Members and guests are urged to arrive promptly for participation in the square dancing session and related activities.

Four Square Dance Club

16 Year Old Suffers From Infectious Hepatitis

A Logan Hocking County health report notes a Falls Township high school pupil, 16, diagnosed with infectious hepatitis by a Columbus physician. Contacts will receive gamma globulin injections to ward off the disease.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Falls Township Columbus Health Department

Retired Coal Operator Dies in New Straitsville

NEW STRAITSVILLE Charles Newton Heidlebaugh 81 died Thursday at home after a long illness. Survived by wife Ella and daughter Mrs Margaret Clark of Cleveland. A retired coal operator and 56-year member of New Straitsville Masonic Lodge 484 F&AM. Body to Humphrey funeral home Shawnee and returned to home for calling after 6 p.m. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Rev Willard Noce officiating. Burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Charles Newton Heidlebaugh Ella Margaret Clark Cleveland Willard Noce New Straitsville Cemetery

Antioch Grange Elects Lecturer and Reports Ill Members

The regular weekly meeting of Antioch Grange No. 2629 was held Monday night in the hall with Oscar Blum presiding. First and second degree work will be given at the next meeting. Mrs. John Amnah was elected lecturer for the coming year. Sick list reports include Mrs. Jessie Daubenheimer Mrs. Bob Shaw and Bob Starner.

Antioch Grange Oscar Blum John Amnah Jessie Daubenmeier Bob Shaw Bob Starner

Man Bags Buck the Hard Way on Route 33

Logan area man Thurman Thompson 47 was driving south of Rockbridge at 6 am Thursday when a 350-pound nine-point buck jumped a guard rail and smashed into his car. The deer died and Thompson claimed the carcass under a new law and had it hauled home for venison.

Logan Straitsville Thurman Thompson Rockbridge Deeer Thompson

Infant Rites Planned For Susan Kay Tschappat

Graveside services are arranged for nine day old Susan Kay Tschappat child of Mr and Mrs Richard Tschappat of 175 West Front Street. The infant died Thursday at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after being born October 14. Surviving are two brothers and grandparents. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Rev Earl F Schottke officiating. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery by Leonard Funeral Home.

Logan Susan Kay Tschappat Richard Tschappat Front St Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital Kenneth Roger Phil A. Tschappat Enoch Cantor Lancaster Earl F. Schottke Oak Grove Cemetery Leonard Funeral Home

Birth for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Holzschuh in Laurelville

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Holzschuh of Laurelville Route 1. W. O. Smith of Logan was admitted for medical care. Arthur Steele of Phoenix Arizona and Mrs. Ray Mendenhall of Chestertown were dismissed.

Larry Holzschuh Laurelville W. O. Smith Logan Medical Arthur Steele Phoenix Ariz Ray Mendenhall Chesterhill

Divorce case cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty

Edith L. Logan Vanhoose files for divorce from Wayne Vanhoose of Creolet Route 1 in Common Pleas Court. She seeks custody of minor children, support, alimony, and other relief.

Logan Edith L. Vanhoose Wayne Vanhoose Common Pleas

Seven Logan Women Attend District 11 BPW Conference

Logan Business and Professional Women Club members attended the District 11 fall conference at the new Middleport Elementary School. Attendees included president Margaret Mary Kaiser and six others. The event featured candlelight devotions, health and safety workshops, and a dinner supporting senior students’ trip next year.

LOGAN Logan Business and Professional Womens Club New Middleport Margaret Mary Kaiser Dora Westfall Mildred Stevens Thelma Harden Kath Erine Myers Grace Keller le Violet Redick Nina Russell Nan Moore Judy Butcher Dorothy Lacety Nellie Vale Middleport Bpw Logan Bpw Pearl Reynolds Middleport Frances Klein ATA Marion Wineland Federation Chloe Maloney Jackson

County Youth To Take Part In 4 H Event

A Hocking County delegate to the National 4 H Club Congress may preside over a session in Chicago from November 30 to December 5. James Davis of Logan Route 1 is Ohio's nominee for presiding officer and a sophomore at Ohio State College of Agriculture.

LOGAN Hocking County Chicago James Davis Ohio Delbert P. Davis Congress College of Agriculture Ohio State University Odessa Gillogly Wallace A. Gillogly Ohio State

Area Church Schedule Highlights Revival Plans Across Town

Logansville churches announce evangelistic services starting November 3 at Union Furnace and ongoing through November 2 at revival venues. Sunday schools vary from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m with worship services in morning hours and prayer, Bible study, and choir activities throughout the week. Local pastors include Sellers Baker Klingler and Schottke with additional events at Nazarene, EUB, Presbyterian, and Methodist charges plus Halloween charity efforts and youth programs.

Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Union ZION Hocking Valley Tabernacle E. V. Baker Kenneth Libby Hamden Wallaces Crooksville D. S. Dunkle Don Lightfoot First Presbyterian Earl F. Schottke Haydenville Carl Wetherell Buchtel Murray City Athens Church

City Worker Injured In Fall At Plant

A city water works engineer was seriously injured in a fall at the filtration plant. William O. Smith of 324 Washington Ave was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital with a broken vertebra after slipping down a flight of steps.

LOGAN City Water Works Hocking Valley Hospital William O. Smith Washington Ave Smith

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