Kiwanis Dines Coaches in Tears and Towel Night
Ohio University and Athens High School football staffs were guests at the Athens Kiwanis Club dinner. Coaches Harry Lackey and Carroll Widdoes discussed season challenges, noting few returning lettermen but optimism from new players and prospects.
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Kiwanis
Ohio University
Athens
Athens Kiwanis Club
Harry Lackey
Athens Bulldogs
Carroll Widdoes
Bobcats
John “Red” Evans
Jim Guseman
Joe Scott
Wendell Fryer
John Guthrie
Widdoes
Bob Wren
Jim Snyder
Kermit Blosser
Howard Brinker
Frank Richey
Ohio
Fred Swearingen
Bullog
Dodgers Emphasize Percentage Over Hunches In Managerial Strategy
Dodgers manager outlines the core baseball rule of relying on player strengths and opponent tendencies. He discusses baserunning decisions, infield timing, and the shift debate, citing Ralph Kiner as an example of matching defense to the hitter.
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Dodgers
Boudreau
Ralph Kiner
Kiner
Trojan Weeks Rejoins USC For Practice After Change
USC coach Jess Hill persuaded Chuck Weeks, the 228 pound tackle from Columbus Ohio, to return to practice. Weeks had previously left saying he did not think he was wanted but agreed to report today. Hill counts on Weeks for first string duty after his standout freshman season.
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Los Angeles
Southern California Trojans
Chuck Weeks
Columbus
USC
Jess Hill
Weeks
Trojan
Coach Hill
Trojans
Willie Pep Beats Corky Gonzales In New Orleans Bout
Willie Pep dominates Corky Gonzales for a 10 round decision in New Orleans. Pep, preparing to challenge Sandy Saddler on September 26, weighed four pounds more than Gonzales who tipped the scales at 125 pounds.
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New Orleans
Willie Pep
Corky Gonzales
Pep
Sandy Saddler
Hartford, Conn
Gonzales
Six Men To Take Pre-Induction Exams
Six men will leave Thursday for Ashland Kentucky for pre induction physical examinations according to Jack Switzer clerk of the local Selective Service Board Those who will leave are Paul E France Gallipolis Oldia J Lane Vinton Route 1 Robert F Bostwick Patriot Star Route Marvin N Moore Eureka Clarence E Waugh Bladen Route 1 and Lewis R Baker Patriot Eight men will leave for induction Friday.
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Gallipolis
Ashland
Jack Switzer
Selective Service Board
Paul E. France
Oldia
Board of Elections Checks New Ballots in Gallia County
The Gallia County Board of Elections met to proof ballots printed by Downtain Printing. Ballots must be ready for servicemen by September 7, with absent voter ballots mailed to servicemen on that date. Seven school renewal or renewal additions are on the November ballot.
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Gallipolis
Board of Elections
Gallia County
Squirrel price high in pre season hunt case
Pre season market price for squirrel seen high with possible rise. Dave Stevens of Wheelersburg learned the limit depends on mercy or full rate, per game protector Merrill McCormick. Four squirrels cost $422 with fine of $200 per animal but half suspended. Three officers involved in arrest. McCormick notes others were Dan Griffith and P D Andre. Squirrels found hidden under bed clothes on a mattress at the offender’s home. Sheriff said the animals were seized after a search following a hunting incident.
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Gallipolis
Dave Stevens
Wheelersburg
Merrill McCormick
Florence Goodman
McCormick
Dan Griffith
Oak Hill
P. D. Andre
Portsmouth
George Ehman
Two Accidents and Three Convictions in Gallipolis Patrol Report
State Highway Patrol reported two accidents and three convictions for the period ending 9 p.m. Tuesday in Gallipolis. In the first crash Charles O. Terry and Otho G. Mitchell sustained minor damage. The second collision involved Jonet L. Reffitt and Teddy H. Crabtree with Crabtree cited for failing to yield. Convictions included Jack Henson for defective muffler, Robert Henson for failure to yield, and Alva Amos for driving left of center.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Charles O. Terry
Thurman
Otho G. Mitchell
Bidwell
Jonet L. Reffitt
Hamden
Teddy H. Crabtree
Wellston
Crabtree
Jack Henson
Addison
Robert Henson
Alva Amos
Holzer Hospital Births and Discharges Summary
Births list includes Mrs William Durst Cheshire daughter and several other mothers with newborns across Wellston Gallipolis Oak Hill Hartford and Gallipolis Ferry. Discharges note multiple patients including Mrs Abba Ehrman Agnes Davis and baby Arthur Mefford among others.
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William Durst
Cheshire
Oscar Clarke
Gallipolis
Curtis Formyduval
Wellston
Homer Gettles
Wendell Jones
Oak Hill
Olin Blain
Gallipolis Ferry
Vernon Rizer
Hartford
W. Va
John Dale Smith
Rutland
Everett Grimm
Pleasant
D. E. Newton
Abba Ehrman
Agnes Davis
James Dobbins
Ben Somerville
Forrest Music
Martin Mollahan
Charles Williams
Walter Davis
Harold Phillips
River Traffic Update At Gallipolis And Kanawha
Vessel movements listed for Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River show boats rising and falling through the day with gauges at Upper 18.0 and lower 9.1 feet while several vessels report changes in status. Additional details appear on page 16.
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Gallipolis
Price
Solvay
Mt Vernon
Rankin
Hook
Pete
Alcott
Kanawha River
Keystone
Winfield
Criss
Stevenson
Heekin
Titan
Dorothy
Criss Jr
Pennsylvania
Jones
Liberty
Dawn
E. Hatfield
Tully
Jefferson
Kanawha Falls
Petitioners defend truck industry at Gallipolis meeting
Gallipolis business leaders urged enforcement of state laws to curb truck noise as 105 petitioners pressed for action. They cited economic impact from trucking and asked for muffler compliance while noting local streets and speeds contribute to disturbances. City officials warned against blunt measures that could drive routes away and stressed enforcement through police rather than new ordinances.
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Gallipolis
Garland B. Gillingham
Second Ave
Pine St
Charles W. Weaver
Hocking Valley Railroad
Eastner Ave
Clarence Waugh
Circleville
Mt. Airy
N. C
Gilbert Bush
Chamber of Commerce
Robert M. Switzer
Switzer
Harley Smith
Smith
J. Roy Bartlett
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Holzer Hospital
Patricia McKinney
Middleport
Belle Fabry
Milton
Euclid Harper
Jackson
Hayden Callahan
Ray
William Wildman
Don Jones
Blackfork
W. P. Beall
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Glenn Moss
Pt. Pleasant
Dorsel Moss
Northup
P. C. Foster
James Kerwood
Middletown
Prince Albert
Bite
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