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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

21

Notre Dame and California Top Weekend Football Picks

AP report lists 41 correct of 56 decisions in weekend college football selections. Notable picks include Notre Dame over Navy and California over UCLA with several other major matchups across conferences noted.

NEW York Michigan State Purdue Maryland Boston University Georgia Tech Duke California UCLA Johnny Oszelewski Ohio State Northwestern John Barton Kansas Texas Southern Methodist Boston College Emson Miami Kentucky Princeton Brown Columbia Cornell Connecticut New Hampshire Yale Dartmouth Harvard Davidson Fordham Detroit Bucknell Lehigh Colgate Mississippi College Penn State Penn Temple Rutgers Army VMI Midwest Drake Denver Marquette Holy Cross Michigan Illinois Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Missouri Tulsa Oklahoma A and M Wichita Utah State Pittsburgh Indiana South Florida Auburn Alabama Georgia George Washington West Virginia Mississippi LSU Tulane Mississippi State Wake Forest North Carolina State Tennessee North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Vanderbilt Washington and Lee Furman Wofford VPI Richmond Texas A and M Arkansas TCU Baylor Houston Texas Tech Wisconsin Rice Far West Colorado Utah Oregon College of Pacific Washington State Idaho Montana Montana State Stanford San Jose Washington Oregon State Brigham Young Wyoming

Scipio to Play 15-Game Cage Schedule This Season

Scipio High basketball announces a 15 game schedule under new coach Charles S. Norris. Eleven lettermen return led by Fred Stanley Elmer Morris Armett Wears Paul Pauley Nolan Haning Albert Reeves John Gibson Thurman Ross Walter Edmonds Don Wilson and Richard Rhodes. The slate opens Nov 14 at Shade with home games Nov 21 versus Wilkesville and Feb 13 versus Racine.

Harrisonville Charles S. Norris Scipio High Norris Fred Stanley Elmer Morris Armett Wears Paul Pauley Nolan Haning Albert Reeves John Gibson Thurman Ross Walter Edmonds Don Wilson Richard Rhodes Scipio Shade Wilkesville Racine

Notre Dame halfback’s 92 yard punt return ranks among greats

Notre Dame notes that Joe Heap’s 92 yard punt return this season is among the longest in school history. It stands with Terry Brennan’s 96 yard kickoff vs Army in 1947, Bob Livingston’s 92 yard run vs Southern California in 1947, and Larry Coutre’s 91 yard dash vs Navy in 1949.

Notre Dame Ind Joe Heap Pittsburgh Terry Brennan Army Bob Livingston Southern California Larry Coutre Navy

Deer Licenses Issued By Clerk of Courts

The Ohio Division of Wildlife announced that special deer hunting licenses for the 1952 season, to be valid December 11 to 13, may be obtained from county Clerk of Courts offices in counties open for deer hunting and from game protectors. Counties listed include Adams, Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Fairfield, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington, Carroll and Ross.

Columbus Ohio Division of Wildlife Ohio Clerk of Courts Adams Athens Belmont Coshocton Fairfield Gallia Guernsey Harrison Hocking Holmes Jackson Jefferson Knox Lawrence Licking Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry, Pike, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington, Carroll and Ross

Superstitions Fail Durocher in 52 Run

New York Giants manager Leo Durocher clung to a set of superstitions during the 1952 season. He kicked chalk, touched the third baseman's glove, tapped the glove three times, and tossed the mitt, but on September 27 the Phil lies led 7-3 and in the eighth inning he was seen simply picking up the glove and discarding it.

NEW York NBA Leo Durocher Giants Phillies Durocher

Real Stable at Hialeah Farms This Winter

The Bernadotte Stable arriving at Hialeah this winter features race horses along with three goats two chickens and three dogs. One goat named Caledonia travels with the horse Fixed Star on all trips.

Miami Bernadotte Stable Hialeah Caledonia

Power Plant Pick Spurs Point Pleasant Hopes

News of a multi million dollar electric power plant to supply the atomic energy facility in Pike County drawn enthusiastic reaction in Mason County. Officials say the Cheshire site will boost employment and business, with a $145 million construction phase nearby. Community leaders stress added housing, schools, and trade benefits, while officials express optimism for local unemployment relief.

Point Pleasant Cheshire Pike County Mason Countiaes Warren T. King Chamber of Commerce King Philip Sporn Pliant Graham Station

Mrs Jividen Dies at 81 in Robertsburg

Mrs. Josephine Jividen, 81, died Tuesday at her home in Robertsburg after a long illness. She leaves six daughters and two sons including Hazel Gray Chillicothe Bessie Smith Columbus Flossie Smith Robertsburg Corda Tribble Red House Rena Casto Dunbar Marie Mast Rock Castle and Rev Harola Jividen Red House Oral Jividen Chillicothe. Also surviving are sister Lettie Green Nitro and brothers Emmet Jones Dunbar John Jones Liberty Alonzo Jones Columbus. Funeral held Thursday at Warner Church with Rev I J Mc Cullum officiating. Burial Memorial Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Josephine Jividen Robertsburg Hazel Gray Chillicothe Bessie Smith Columbus Flossie Smith Corda Tribble Red House Rena Casto Dunbar Marie Mast Rock Castle Harola Jividen Oral Jividen

Gallia Academy Reserves Top Huntington East 7-6

Gallia Academy Reserves defeated Huntington East Reserves 7-6 at Fairfield Stadium. Brown passed to Oldaker for a 45 yard TD in the final stanza, followed by a successful extra point from Brown to Walters. Huntington East scored in the second quarter but failed on the point after. Both teams fumbled several chances, limiting scoring openings.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Huntington East Fairfield Stadium East Highlanders Brown Oldaker Walters Highlanders

Raffensberger Joins Select Cincinnati Group

The Cincinnati Reds add veteran pitcher Ken Raffensberger to their fold. Raffensberger posted 17 wins and 13 losses last season as part of a pitching staff kept together despite usual holdout troubles.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ken Raffensberger

Fox to Speak at Final Point Pleasant Democratic Rally

Democratic nominee for attorney general John G. Fox will headline the final campaign rally in Point Pleasant at the courthouse square Saturday. The program begins with a parade by the Point Pleasant high school band at 10 am, a 9:45 am children’s assembly at the Presbyterian Church, then musical entertainment by Richard Cox and his Harvesters at 1:30 pm. The speaking program starts at 2 pm with Fox joined by Edgar B. Sims and M. G. Burnside, with all local Democratic candidates introduced. Samuel D. Littlepage presides.

Point Pleasant John G. Fox Courthouse Square Samuel D. Littlepage Point Pleasant High School Presbyterian Main St

Mason Youths Elected Leaders at State YMW Conference

Miss Nancy Rairden of Leon becomes secretary while Bill Cullen from Mason County is second vice president Marian Evans of Morgan County is president Joanne Reppard from Wetzel County is first vice president and Charles Sperrow of Berkeley County is treasurer at the Ohio West Virginia YMW leadership training at Jackson's Mill.

Point Pleasant Nancy Rairden George Rairden Leon State Young Men and Women Association YMW Jackson's Mill Bill Cullen Marian Evans Morgan County Joanne Reppard Wetzel County Charles Sperrow Berkeley County

Five Men To Enter Service Nov. 10

Five men are scheduled to leave Point Pleasant early Monday morning November 10 for Ashland Kentucky where they will receive pre induction instructions before being sent to a receiving center for induction. Listed to leave are Garland Lee Oldaker Gallipolis Ferry Irvin Ray Kimberling Arbuckle Chester Ray Pullins Fostoria Gene Edward Riley Clifton and James Lester Jordan of Cottageville.

Point Pleasant Ashland Garland Lee Oldaker Gallipolis Ferry Irvin Ray Kimberling Arbuckle Chester Ray Pullins Fostoria Gene Edward Riley Clifton James Lester Jordan Cottageville

Airman James C. Tucker Arrives at Luke AFB Arizona

Airman James C. Tucker son of Mr and Mrs Icie Tucker Hartford arrived Oct 15 at Luke Air Force Base Glendale Arizona. A Wahama High School graduate he completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas.

Hartford James C. Tucker Icie Tucker Luke Air Force Base Glendale Ariz Wahama High School Tucker Lackland Air Force Base Texas

Service Career Of MSgt Henry J Wurz In Asia

MSgt Henry J Wurz, wife Madeline of Point Pleasant, completed a five month Korea tour and now serves with the Japan Logistical Command. A 21 year Army veteran, he is assigned to Tokyo Quartermaster Depot motor transport division.

Point Pleasant Henry J. Wurz Madeline Korea Japan Tokyo

Rawsons Welcome Son Michael Bruce in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs W J Rawson of South Side welcomed a son born Tuesday Oct 21 at home. This is their second child and second son, named Michael Bruce. Paternal grandparents are J F Rawson of South Side and Mrs. Rawson, maternal grandparents are Charles Durst and Mrs Durst of Sand Hill Road.

Point Pleasant W. J. Rawson South Side Michael Bruce J. F. Rawson Charles Durst Sand Hill Road

Mason County Native Dies At Age 99

George Snyder 99 of Letart died Monday at home after a long lumber and sawmill career. Funeral held Wednesday at Presbyterian Church near Route 87 with Rev. Thomas Shuler officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survivors include five daughters and two sons. His wife died in 1935.

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Jackson County George Snyder Letart Thomas Shuler Mr. Snyder Mason County Virginia West Virginia Joseph Snyder Flossie Mattox Chestnut Ridge Carrie Scarberry Flatrock Lola Scarberry Bessie Shinn Alto Cora Prosser Horton Snyder Tom Snyder Snyder

Final School For Election Officials Friday in Courtroom

Friday at 7 30 p m the final school for election officials and interested parties will be held in the circuit court room at the courthouse here. Charles J Hyer and Samuel D Littlepage will conduct with J G F Johnson Mason County prosecuting attorney assisting. Open to all voters and election officials.

Point Pleasant Circuit Court Charles J. Hyer Samuel D. Littlepage J. G. F. Johnson Mason County

Divorce Granted After Wife Withholds Teeth

Seattle Superior Judge Henry Claw Agnew ruled that Algie R. Hendley could not obtain an annulment of his 1947 Mexican marriage but granted divorce on grounds of cruelty after Hendley testified Dorothy Hendley once refused to let him have his false teeth.

Seattle Henry Claw Agnew Algie R. Hendley Dorothy Hendley

Mt Olive News Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Residents attended a county prayer meeting in Hazel. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Jake Deem and children Roger Darrell and Shar from Parkersburg WV who stayed with Charley Powell. Pearl Powell of Parkersburg visited her parents. Pearl Powell also visited Mrs Grace Price. George W Price and Grace Price announced the birth of a daughter on Oct 27 at Meigs General Hospital with grandparents C E Price Long Bottom and Dale Mourning Middleport. George Bush of Old Town spent Sunday with Riley Piggott.

MT. Olive Hazel Jake Deem Roger Darrell Sharon Parkersburg W. Va Charley Powell Emmett Henning Success Pearl Mosier Pearl Powell Grace Price George W. Price Jare Meigs General Hospital C. E. Price Long Bottom Dale Mourning Middleport George Bush Old Town Riley Pigotts

Miss Mariani Accepts Job As Secretary

Miss Pearl Elizabeth Mariani of 2415 Jackson Ave has accepted an appointment as secretary to the manager of the Credit Bureau of the Ohio Valley. She trained at the Huntington office of the Credit Bureau Inc and previously worked at Olan Mills Studio in Springfield Ohio.

Point Pleasant Pearl Elizabeth Mariani Jackson Ave Credit Bureau of Ohio Valley

Polio Victim John Mason Grimm Rites Held

Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Robertsburg Tabernacle for 14 year old John Mason Grimm who died Monday at Morris Memorial Hospital Huntington. Rev J C Allen officiating. He was son of Mason and Mrs Grimm of Grimm's Landing and attended Point Pleasant Junior High School. Survivors include his parents and two sisters Mrs Earl Sayre and Mrs Harold McAfee of Grimm's Landing.

Point Pleasant Robertsburg Tabernacle John Mason Grimm Morris Memorial Hospital Huntington J. C. Allen Young Grimm Mason Grimm Grimm's Landing Point Pleasant Junior High School Earl Sayre Harold McAfee

Scouts Plan Get Out The Vote Drive At Harmony Field

Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and Explorers will meet at Harmony Field Saturday at 9 30 a m to organize a get out the vote drive. They will distribute door hangers showing a Liberty Bell urging voters to Think when you vote and Vote what you think.

Point Pleasant Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Harmon Field

Bloodmobile Visit Set at Moose Home Point Pleasant

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the Moose home in Point Pleasant on Monday November 3 from 12 noon to 6 pm. E S Matheson announced 160 donors are needed to meet the 125 pint quota for armed forces and local civilian use.

Point Pleasant American Red Cross Moose Home E. S. Matheson Red Cross

Mason Clinic Admits and Discharges List

Mrs Betty Clark admitted at Mason Clinic in Gallipolis. Mrs Albert Faircloth from Racine Route 2 is listed. Discharges include Mrs Floyd Hendricks and son Mrs Mae Mayle and son Mrs Gladys Smithson Mrs G E Walton Mrs Albert Faircloth Howard McDaniel Jimmie Deem.

Betty Clark Gallipolis Albert Faircloth Racine Floyd Hendricks Mae Mayle Gladys Smithson G. E. Walton Howard McDaniel Jimmie Deem

Birth of Janet June Fielder in Henderson

Mrs Jane Oldaker, Buffalo and infant son Homer Graham of Leon, welcome Janet June Fielder born at home on October 28 to Orval and Mrs Fielder in Henderson.

Jane Oldaker Buffalo Homer Graham Leon Orval Fielder Henderson Janet June

New Mason School Project Authorized by Board

Mason County board of education approved bids for a new eight room Mason elementary school on six acres three blocks from the present building. The one story concrete block facility will have asphalt tile floors central heating hot lunch facilities and a community room. The board also discussed Arbuckle school site efforts and possible property condemnation to obtain a location near current facilities along with expanded bus routes. Present were Howard Schultz C P Stout Wizard Hesson Charles G Jones and Robert McGlothlin.

Point Pleasant Board of Education of Mason County Mason New Haven Arbuckle Stanley Bailes Bailes Howard Schultz C. P. Stout Wizard Hesson Charles G. Jones Robert McGlothlin

PTA Meeting Set at Sunnyside School in Point Pleasant

The Mason County PTA Council will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Sunnyside School with Ray Crank presiding as president.

Point Pleasant Mason County PTA Council Sunnyside Ray Crank

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