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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
2
In Ollywood Oct 30 Harold Matson notes Jack Dempsey has aged into a quieter figure. once a boxing titan he now renovates a hotel and turns away press crowds retracing a lost era. he acknowledges troubles and seeks publicity through boxing exhibitions as public fascination wanes.
Ohio Northern University optimistic despite a disastrous season as Coach Roderick prepares for a key home test against Ohio in Ada. The Norsemen, led by Captain Gardner and star half Blackie King, look to rebound with a strong lineup and return to form in upcoming games.
In a hard fought game, Glouster Hi football team lost 6-0 to New Lexington. A controversial late pass near the goal line led to the decisive score, with disputed eligibility and strong defense from Glouster throughout.
National sports page previews top matchups led by Grange versus Pennsylvania at Franklin Field and the Navy versus Michigan at Ann Arbor. Also noted are Army versus Yale, Colgate against Michigan Aggies, Notre Dame against Georgia Tech, and key regional showdowns across the South and West with forecasts and favorites.
Nelsonville high school prepares for a Saturday clash seeking to defend the Southeastern championship against Athens high. Snow blankets the field but fan enthusiasm remains high as Nelsonville plans to use the home field advantage and strong line play to contain Athens.
Indoor baseball at the men’s gym saw Tri Gamma, Sigma Psi and Tau Celts win as Gamma Gamma Gamma B team beat Kappa Psi Alpha 14 to 10. Phi Delts beat Tau Beta 8 to 5. Sigma Pi A downed Phi Kappa Tau 6 to 5. Delta Tau Delta B won by forfeit over Tau Sigma Delta.
Columbus, Oct. 30. Ohio State, still smarting from a 7–7 tie in 1924, prepares for a revenge game against Wooster tomorrow. Coach John W. Wilce halves his squad, starting the second string while using the first for a workout. Wooster is reported not as strong as last year.
The article notes Red Grange needs a faster field to perform at his best. It cites his line and interference as below par and blames consistently poor footing for hindering his play to date.
Eastern football writers place Oberlander of Dartmouth as the best halfback in the East. Against Harvard he ran the line, kicked through the ends, and threw forward passes at will. He is nicknamed the Wild Bull of the Campus.
Pauline Wetzell, a local high school girl, was struck by a machine Wednesday evening in Pomeroy. Doctors report a serious but improving condition with a fractured skull as the most grave injury and say she is conscious with strong heart action.
Wesley David son of Kerr Run suffered a broken leg and hip injury at the Dark Hollow mine yesterday afternoon about 1 o clock. The slate fall prompted his removal to Holzer hospital at Gallipolis where his condition is reported as favorable.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hart went to Columbus for medical treatment. Mrs. George Hetzel left for Cleveland to visit her daughters Velma and Marguerite. Dan Stewart of Racine traveled to Columbus for employment. Andrew Payton returned to the Dayton soldiers home after visiting relatives. W. O. Fox of Gallipolis was a business visitor. Mrs. Harry Ohlinger and family and Mrs. Milton Hamilton left for Charleston to visit. E. F. Weks, a recent business visitor, returned to Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Peoples and daughter Vivian of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Peoples.
Constantinople reports that Turkey and Serbia have signed an agreement to resume diplomatic relations, signaling a thaw in postwar regional tensions and restoring official channels between the two nations. Both governments pledged to cooperate on economic and political concerns and to reestablish ambassadors in Ankara and Belgrade.
Mrs Dana Lloyd hosted eighteen children for a Halloween party in Pomeroy on Oct 30. The event featured games, a grand march with costume prizes, and a dining room meal of sandwiches, hot chocolate, ice cream, cake and mints for the young guests from Columbus and local families.
Middleport notes a seventh birthday celebration for George Tewksberry yesterday with a large party and festive details.
Miss Darst and Miss Petty hosted a masked party at Miss Darst’s home in Middleport on October 29. Guests enjoyed games and dancing, with refreshments served late by the hostess to a large gathering of friends.
Anna Jane Lloyd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Lloyd hosted a large masked party at her Main Street home in Pomeroy. Eighteen guests attended including Kathyrn Lloyd Haven Jones Helen Jane Faris Virginia Geogline Masie Thomas Mary Clifton Martha Clifton Mary Hennessy Mary Russell Donald Rosenbaum Donald Weed Ruth Shoemaker Norma Wetzell Mary Emiline Keehne and Vivian Peoples of Columbus.
A Pomeroy observer notes five township representatives initially oppose Meigs County courthouse bonding yet after examination support it. The men named are John R. Odgin Columbia W A Dye Scipio Jud B Bradford Rutland Baxil Carleton Bedford and Jap Jmiden Sutton. Taxpayers League Hart Statbery president C E Peoples secretary.
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