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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

9

New Rule Emphasis Explained by Referee

Ohio University hosted a rules interpretation clinic where officials and coaches reviewed season changes aimed at reducing game delays and penalties. Key points include time out procedures to prevent feigning injuries, automatic penalties for taunting, and stricter false start and motion calls to keep play fair.

Ohio Univer A. H Jack) Rhoads Rhoads Kle Spector Rheads Athens Chapter Tad Grover Widdoes Bob Baur Fred Swearingen H. W. Emschler Ohio High School Athletic Association Claude Chrisman Rolph

Walter J. Travis Wins U.S. Amateur Title Repeats

Walter J. Travis captured the U S Amateur title for the second time in a row and earned medalist honors, repeating his dominance in American golf over multiple campaigns.

Walter J. Travis

Drag bunts ranked as vital by Casey Stengel

New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel argues drag bunts are as crucial as home runs for winning games, highlighting strategic emphasis during the baseball season.

Casey Stengel New York Yankees

Health and library teamwork highlighted in Vinton County meeting

At Hamden High School the Vinton County Teachers Association heard Dr. H. M. Boocks discuss school health as a communal effort involving parents teachers physicians dentists spiritual advisers and social welfare groups. Mrs. Evalan Hansel spoke on community library service via the joint Vinton-Hocking bookmobile.

Hansel Community Library Service Boocks Polio, Tuberculosis, Heart and Crippled Children Societies Vinton County Vinton Hocking County Ben Keller State Department of Education W. B. Bliss The Ohio Education Association Edwin P. Reffett Vinton County Teachers Association

Begin New Term Of School In Logan County

Logan schools began the 1954 55 term with 1440 city students officially enrolled. Final counts are expected near 1500 with county totals around 2800 as S H Dillon estimates. Logan Senior High led with 353 in three grades and a 104 senior class, other schools posted varied enrollments.

Logan Hocking Nty George Carr S. H., Dillon Logan Senior High School Central West East St. John's Parochial School

Hamilton Rites Held for Ed ward M. Hamilton

Logan obituary notes funeral services in Hillsboro for Edward M. Hamilton 79 former Logan businessman who died Monday after a cerebral hemorrhage He lived in Hillsboro 25 years and ran the Lumber and Supply Co now owned by J R King Survivors include daughters Mrs Alice Hull Logan and Miss Bartelle Hamilton and Edward K Hamilton Phoenix Ariz a son five grandchildren and one great grandchild Burial followed services at the Britain and Rhoads funeral home in Hillsboro.

Hillsboro Britain and Rhoads Funeral Home

Kiwanians Tour Plant In Logan

Logan Kiwanis Club members and guests toured the H. C. Godman Co. plant after a Blossers room meeting. Forest Deering, plant manager, explained shoe manufacturing while members viewed production. James Rimselpach arranged the tour. Guests included Dr. Raymond E Houk Alson Scrivner and Keith Berg of Gallipolis.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club H. C. Godman Co Blossers Forest Deering James Rimselpach Raymond E Houk Alson Scrivner Keith Berg Gallipolis

Eleven Enlist for Service With Navy in Area

Ten area men enlisted in the navy and a Guyeville girl signed up with the Waves during August at the Parkersburg Navy Recruiting Station. Recruits will train 11 weeks in Maryland, then advance in rate and enter general apprenticeships.

Navy Guyeville Us&s. Navy Parkersburg Patricia Lee Hayes R. H. Hayes Guysville Charles Patrick Smith Jerry Kees Sven Gwen M. Canale Athens John Peter Raub John J. Raub Pomeroy Jerry Dan Childers Oren Childers Reedsville James Alan Sprouse C. T. Sprouse William Thomas Evans Edward Evans Nelsonville David William Molden Syracuse Jack Lee W. P. Turner Ravenswood Robert Lee Lowery N.S. Lowery Giouster Billie Morgan Navy Recruiting Station

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed to Sept 19

Taylor Ridge community notes show the Ladies Aid Society postponing its meeting to Friday September 19 due to Labor Day weekend. The item lists residents visiting and hosting visitors, plus the Trimble High School Band’s OSU Fair concert appearance and ongoing home project work at the Taylor Ridge Church with several volunteers named.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Travis Chesser Dwight Smith Carol Ann Charlies Milhoan Bishopville Robert Snyder Columbus Basilmore P. B. Chalfant Lawrence Robinson Akron Leslie Pettit Trimble Eliza Chalfant Taylor Ridge Church Perry Chalfant Don Russell Wilbur Chesser William Bulstrom Robert Lee Gilbert Courtney Thomas Whitlatch Bill Embrey Giiouster Kenneth Strickler Andrea Grove City Bob McClain Mary Martha Alfred Andrews Giouster Checter Davis Zanesville Davis Etta Davis Della Chalfant Dayton P. B. Chal Phylis Bulstrom Fritz Olbers Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Mabel Sisson Anita Rimble Myrtle Wathem Larry Een Carl Welling WAZ Re Cunenes Swanee Boys Theatre Uncle Bea Bud Marge Neff Nita Doug Edwards News Caravan News Avan Captain Video Perry Como Joan Joan True Red Skelton Joan True Adventure Little Rocky Dla Mr. DA TS City Coast Guard Family Playhouse Bank Is Liberace TV Theater Family Usic TV Theatre Vonwrenee Conen Garroway Garroway Garroway Walter Phillips Walter Phil Ding Dong School Ladies Theatre Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey Bill Palmer Davey Jones Bob Smith Kitenen Betty White Guiding Ruth Lyons Adn Dg Sr Paul Dixon Paul Dixon Beverett Marlowe Hawkins Falls Bob Boaz Fran Pinky Lee Pin Pinky By Lee Wendy Ba Barrie Barrie Early Theatre News Kit Carson Lone Ranger Daly Search For Tomorrow Vaughan Monroe Guiding Light Doug Rewards Portia Robert Q. Lewis Sammy Kaye de Ten Sam Bob Crosby Theatre Theater Tellalg Lone Wolf Playhouse Rees Waar Sars Passoos I ' Playhouse In Common Big Town

Courter Rites Slated Thursday in Logan

J Frank Courter 71 longtime yardmaster and railroader died Monday night after a six week illness. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at Heinlein funeral home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include wife Tina two daughters Iola Peters Evelyn and three sons Gerald Ralph Robert, plus siblings and eight grandchildren.

Logan J. Frank Courter Hocking Valley Hospital Courter University Hospital Columbus Hoecki Valley Chesapeake Brotherhood of Railroad First Methodist Church Tina Courter Iola Peters London Evelyn Courter Gerald Ralph Robert Courter Mae Anthony Mina Lyman Harry Tracy Calif Lawrence Loma Funa Clifford Inion Furnace Stanley T. Benton Heinlein Oak Grove Cemetery

Two Diphtheria Cases Found in Hocking

Washington Township Logan Hocking Health District reports two diphtheria cases in twin sisters aged 19 in a home. Dr H Chamberlain of McArthur diagnosed positive throat cultures sent to Athens lab. Quarantine imposed. vaccination and tests arranged for family and local pupils. infant immunized after birth.

Hocking Logan Washington Township Logan-Hocking Conntert— of Health Llesbero H. Chamberlain of McArthur Ohio Department of Health Athens Boocks Neues Ieshero Union Furnace Athena Laboratory Hlm Soscie

Haeydenville Girl Scouts Camp Day Highlights

The Haeydenville Girl Scouts spent a day at camp with games and contests and outdoor cooking. Participants included Linda Swaim Nancy Devel Carolyn Lehman Sandy Yarber Penny Campbell Karen Karna Marlene Feehack Caro Ann Lehman led by Mrs Aliceen assisted by Mia Phyllis V Karen Lee Vollmer attended as a guest.

Haeydenville Linda Swaim Nancy Devel Carolyn Lehman Sandy Yarber Penny Campbell Karen Karna Marlene Feehack Caro Ann Lehman Mra Aliceen Mia Phyllis V Karen Lee Vollmer

Logan couple applies for marriage license

Edward L. F. Logan, 31, aircraft inspector, and Donna Belle Rneinacheld, 23, special clerk, both of Logan, entered marriage license records.

Logan Edward L. F Donna Belle Rneinacheld

Lighting director explains impact on television visuals

Imero Fiorentino ABC lighting director says correct tuning and lighting balance are crucial to create depth and realism on TV. He notes improper contrast can flatten actors and scenes, while proper halos and backlighting add third dimension to performances.

New York Imero Fioren Tino ABC. TV

Relief Costs Rise Slightly

Logan Ohio August relief report shows 4 cases totaling 246 persons on the rolls with expenses of 4271.15 including 62.02 for medical hospital costs. The rise is attributed to periodic administrative charges while July had 82 cases and 247 people, with expenses 3666.41.

Cross Petition Filed In Suit for Divorce

The defendant files a cross petition in a Common Pleas Court divorce action. Hilda Collins seeks a divorce, alimony, custody of a minor child, and equitable relief. The original suit, by Ralph J. Collings vs Hilda Collins, includes claims for custody and support.

LOGAN Common Pleas Ralph J. Collings Hilda Collins

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