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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

20

Widdoes and Indiana clash amid changing times

Michigan's Widdoes faces Indiana in Bloomington as shifts in defense and coaching echo past showdowns. The article notes Widdoes' 1944 Ohio State win over IU, previews Miami vs Kent State with Ara Parseghian, and mentions Bevo the Bevo and Rio Grande's Revo Francis in exhibitions. It also discusses Michigan's defensive prowess entering homecoming against Iowa and Big Ten defensive Standouts across teams.

Carroll Widdoes Ohio University Bobcats Bloomington Ind Hoosiers Trev Rees Kent State Wne Miami Ara Parseghian Kent Rees Ohio State Francis Schmidt Trev Schmidt Michigan Parseghian Revo Clarence Revo) Francis Rio Grande College Boston Whirlwinds Gallipolis High School Newt Oliver Bevo Rio Grande Newt Whirlwinds Oliver Chicago

Methodists Hear Talks On Drive For Fundraising

In Gallipolis a 350 strong Methodist gathering at Washington School heard seven speeches to launch a two week drive aiming to raise 150 000 dollars for church improvements in Coe The lineup included Rev J W Stone emeritus pastor A D Lusk and Marland T Martin who outlined needs and plan Jey Richards Martin John O Dell Dr R D Thomas and others spoke on pledges training and arrangements with Stanley L Evans presiding Other campaign leaders were introduced and the drive was set in motion with hostess and publications teams named.

Gallipolis Washington School Coe J. W. Stone A. D. Lusk Marland T. Martin Robert M. Richards Francis W. Shane Clarence “George Paul Meiswander Stanley L. Evans Jey Richards Martin John O'Dell R. D. Thomas Raymond Pope Teams. Com Mittee Harland Martin Mrs. Richards Marlin “. Kerns D. Paul Davies

Navy over Notre Dame in Knute Rockne memorial game

Harold Claassen previews the seventh week of college football with Navy favored to beat Notre Dame in South Bend. The column lists numerous Week seven predictions across major conferences, highlighting key matchups and bold calls, including Michigan over Iowa and Oklahoma over Kansas State.

Harold Claassen New York Notre Dame Knute K. Rockne South Bend Teas Navy Michigan Iowa Tigners Okahoma Kansas State Ob Burris Tommy McDon Sooners South Carolinas Michigan State Wisconsin Clarence Spartans UCLA California Red Sanders West Virginia Marquette Auburn Tulane Joe Child Ccaeather Cottola Trojan

Bowling results and exhibition scores in early basketball shows

Johnny Holman of Chicago defeated Boardwalk Billy Smith of Atlantic City in Miami Beach. Holman posted a 203 percent score while Smith finished at 175 percent. NBA exhibition scores included Minneapolis 107 over St Louis 1 and Port Wayne 90 over Philadelphia. Boston 119 defeated Rochester. financial figures noted as seven dollars.

Miami Beach Fla Johnny Holman Chicago Boardwalk Billy Smith Atlantic City NBA Minneapolis St. Louis Port Wayne Philadelphia Boston Rochester

Frame House On Neal Ave Gutted by Fire

SALLIPOLIS. A frame house on Neal Avenue occupied by Mrs Gracie Springer and owned by Jonah Borden was gutted by fire at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday and the flames were brought under control in about three hours, sparing the adjacent home of Deputy Sheriff Homer Johnson. Firemen responded quickly aided by a special campaign by local church and Wells organizations to fundraise for the fire relief.

Sallipolis Janes Homer Johnson Cedar Grocery Ralph Bennett Ely Fowler Cedar Street Harvey 3 Harvey Wells Organizations Brown Duane Thane Marjorie Conley and Sr Lavelle Crinee

Phone official predicts world wide television

R. C. Clark of Columbus for Ohio Bell Telephone Co. told Kiwanians in the Lafayette Hotel dining room Wednesday night that Ohloan will be able to receive television programs from around the world. Guests included William H. Estle Gallipolis commercial manager and club members John Thomas and Keith Sheets.

Gallipolis R. C. Clark Columbus Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ohloan Kiwanians Kiwani-Aries LaFayette Hotel Willian H. Estle The Telephone Company John Thomas Keith Sheets

Trago Appeal Denied Bond Stay In Jackson County Case

In Gallia County the Court of Appeals weighed Trago’s appeal of his conviction on a minor delinquency charge and considered a stay of execution while the appeal proceeds. The court allowed filing of a bill of exceptions within 30 days and heard motions for bond release, with judge McCurdy noting careful consideration of freeing Trago and potential bond actions contingent on appeal progress.

Gallipolis Ronald D. Knotts New Sm Court of Appeals City of Gallipoli Dean Bowman Ohio Jackson County Ords Ords Whose Motion For A New Trial Was Charge of Theft. Vid 1. Trago Com Court of Appeals Man Pleas Robert M. Betz Bowman Able D8 Henry W Cherring Miller and Bowman Jai Knotts Perry Russell R. Mc J. Bailes Dundy Roy J. Gill Jon Algenstaxer Wayne Satha Richard L.bispaugle Portsmouth William H. Jones McCurdy Trego Jackson” County Francis Athen Ho Wa Calin County F. Sheets William P. Cherrington Gallia County la Claude Miller

Honor Roll at Washington School Listed for First Six Weeks

Washington School in Gallipolis announces the honor roll for the first six weeks. The list includes students across grades from third to eighth, with multiple rooms and teachers named. Names span Effie Trotter to Louise Akers, highlighting numerous Straight-A pupils and notable students.

Washington School Gallipolis Washington Evan Howard Evans Effie Trotter Betty Cremeans Ann Emiiott Linda Mitchell Susan Pullins Carolyn Vallance Eric Wellner Marie Ford Mildred Gilman George Bovie Jay Brown James Bush Keith Houck James Johnson Frances J Tary Ely Elma Mueller Bonita Betz Frank Brady Patricia Burke Ricky Broyles Mary Frye Rebeca Graham Donald Hoover Phyllis Howe Frank Niday Janet Morrison Margaret Brewer Judy Johnson Ralph, Lasher Jimmy Magnussen Evelyn McFiran Rhoda Rushing George Imerville Thomas Top Mildred Fleming Gretchen Alice Nibert Richard Haycraft Judith McCormick Henrietta Cherrington Gerrd Hull Donna Cornwell Barara Foster Nancy Harmon Ann Magnussen Dottie McMahon Sally Johnson Sharon Bisnaugle Ruth Ann Lyman Jimmy Reod Genevieve Hunter Patty Moore Xebecca Rannells Phyllis Pope Anita Lewis Bill Thomas Sue Dailey Ne Evans Sandra Pine Wim Donna Jean Ecker Karen Slack Rove Cornett Debbi Darnbrough Deloris Grimm Linda Ialley Ann Keahey Barry Kiser Alma’ Maynard Claudia Miller Rose M. Pierotti Jean Wills Arr Jane Champerwin Penelope Fish

Greek nurse Mary Demetriou’s homeward return after nursing study

Mary Demetriadou, a Greek nurse trained at Holzer Hospital, plans to return to Greece after a stay in the United States under an exchange program. She recalls Greece’s wartime years, Greek nursing education, and her gratitude for American hospitality while noting differences in age rules and social norms.

Mary Lett Bey York City Greece Mary Demetrados Deering Mary Demetria Belou Holzer Hospital Nursing Kerang Holzer Lisa Anstolia Collge Annetia Deretriades Hove Eiet Eantra Zacne Mirah Earen Hs Beteet Meitinal Tno Ot Es Sour Owever Naten Educa Mise Demetriadou Scchool Tereiend Cincinnati Heros Ion Prac United States Demetridou Red Cross Ske Demetriadou Homer Monorial Satay Sas Démetriadou Demetriades

Carnival at Bidwell-Porter High Nets About $200

A school carnival in the Bidwell-Porter High School auditorium drew an attendance of about 800 Wednesday night. Principal Raymond Penn and faculty member Maurice Thomas estimated the net raised around $200. Proceeds support general school activities including athletics. Randy Blackburn won king and Hatten queen from 13 contestants.

Midwell Bidwell-Porter High School Ray ‘Mond Penn Maurice Thomas Randy Blackburn Hatten

Porter Man Is Appointed Alternate to National Education Conference

Donte Porter, member of the North Gallia District Board of Education, received a letter from Governor Lausche naming him an alternate from Ohio to the National White Hall Conference on Education, November 28 to December 1. The governor said Porter would serve as a worthy Buckeye State representative if needed, joining delegates such as Dr. George Hill and Mrs. L. C. Staats of Athens and others.

Allipolis Votterell Porter North Gallia Athens Wallace E. Blake Logan C. E. Blakeslee Pomeroy

Gallipolis Soldier Participates in NATO Maneuver Cordon Bleu

Gallipolis sergeant Stefan F Needham took part in the NATO maneuver Cordon Bleu in West Germany. The army reported that the exercise involved United States French and British troops. It was a joint training operation to teach the three powers to work together under simulated battle conditions.

Gallipolis Itefan F Needham NATO

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