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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1953

Page

11

Bovie Opposes Saunders For Gallia Golf Crown

Gallipolis Golf Club Handicap Tournament advances with Bovie defeating Halliday 4 up 2 to go to the final against Saunders who beat Dr. Clyde Ingels 4 and 2. Final date undecided as tournament condenses among other matches and flights with multiple semi finals and matches outstanding.

Bovie Saunders Gallia Golf Crown George F. Bovie John E. Halliday Gallipolis Howard Joe) Baker Saunders Clyde Ingels Middleport Ray Clark Clark Hager Bill Jones Bill Burnette Alva Shoemaker Burnnett Paul Hedges Point Pleasant Victor Hager Hedges Burnette Raymond Pepe Bill Buffington Halliday J. H. Somerville Dr. Pope Howard I. Neal Truman Morris Stanley Evans Miles T. Epling J. W.mann

White Sox Manager Levels Bold Praise Toward Yankees

New York manager Paul Richards, whose White Sox trail by 14 games, concedes the AL flag to the Yankees and predicts a Yankees Dodgers World Series. He criticizes Brooklyn power hitters, praises the Yankees’ strength, and asserts the team would excel in Ebbets Field with Babe Ruth.

White Sox Dodgers New York Paul Richards New York Yankees Texan Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Ebbets Field Borough Hall Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Gil McDougald Hank Bauer Richards Casey Stengel

NL Sets New Home Run Record for Baseball Season

The National League announced its 1102nd home run of the season, surpassing the 1100 mark from 1950. Wayne Belardi's eighth inning blast for the Dodgers against the Reds sparked the record, with Gus Bell tying the league total at 30 homers and matching a major league 30 homer club. Other NL players in that group include Eddie Mathews Roy Campanella Duke Snider Ted Kluszewski Gil Hodges and Ralph Kiner.

New York Wayne Belardi Dodgers Cincinnati Redlegs Redlegs Gus Bell Eddie Mathews Roy Campanella Duke Snider Ted Kluszewski Gil Hodges Ralph Kiner

Miami Star Halfbacks Sidelines Shake Notre Dame Plan

Miami University coach Ara Parseghian faces a reshaped backfield as four potential starters are sidelined indefinitely with an additional veteran possibly drafted before the season opener against Bowling Green on Sept 26. End Jay Ansel and tackle Jerry Wampfler join halfbacks Tom Pagna and Ed Merchant among the unavailable players. Ralph Zurbrugg may be drafted before school opens.

Oxford Miami University Ara Parseghian Egg Faroe Wling Green Tom Pagna Ed Merchant Jay Ansel Jerry Wampfler Parseghian Ralph Zurbrugg

Boros Thrives as Lomeli Claims Open Lead at Mount Pleasant

Ralph Lomeli shot 66 on the 6895 yard Mount Pleasant course to grab the lead in the Eastern Open yesterday. Julius Boros of Mid Pines and John O'Donnell of Norfolk sit two strokes back, with Skee Riegel, Andy Gibson, Dick Mayer, and Avery Beck one behind the leaders.

Baltimore Ralph Lomeli Mount Pleasant Julius Boros Mid Pines N. C John O'Donnell Norfolk Skee Riegel Tulsa Okla Andy Gibson Dick Mayer St. Petersburg Fla Avery Beck Kinston

Pomeroy Nine Seeks Opponents for Card

Syracuse Baseball Club manager Armes seeks games for Pomeroy Nine starting Sept. 20 at home or away. Interested teams should call Armes at 941 M to schedule.

Pomeroy Nine Pomeroy Syracuse Armes

Boxing results from Boston and Detroit cards

In Boston Teddy Red Top Davis, 130, from Hartford, defeated George Araujo, 13514, of Providence by decision. In Detroit Kenny Lane, 155, of Muskegon, outpointed Freddie Crawford, 129, from Akron, by decision.

Associated Press Boston Teddy Red Top” Davis Hartford George Araujo Providence R. L Detroit Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Faddie Crawford Akron

Jose Dale Dandy Wins Wyoming Pace at Roosevelt Raceway

Aged gelding Jose dale Dandy, driven by Stanley Dancer, won the Wyoming Pace in 2:06 at Roosevelt Raceway last night, finishing a length ahead of Woman Chief for his fourth victory in 22 starts this year.

Westbury N. Y Josedale Dandy Wyoming Roosevelt Raceway Stanley Dancer Woman Chief

Beulah Park Opens with Capital City Purse Feature

Beulah Park starts its 25 day meeting at Grove City with an eight race opening day card headlined by the Capital City Purse worth 1200 dollars.

Columbus Capital City Beulah Park Grove City

Louis Philippe Restored King of the French after 1830

In the wake of the 1830 revolution Louis Philippe was recalled to the throne as King of the French to indicate his rule followed the people's will rather than personal power.

Louis Philippe

SEO Officials Host Football Rules Interpretation Meeting

Athens officials host the Southeastern Ohio Football Rules Interpretation meeting at Ohio University Men's Gymnasium starting 2 p m with an executive committee session at 10 a m. A luncheon at 12 30 p m and a football clinic precede the 2 p m rules talks and 2 15 p m business session plus 2 45 p m officiating mechanics session.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Athens SEO

Community News Roundup From The Plains Area

Pvt Dana Graham has returned home from Alaska after discharge. Bernice Bails visited Shawnee grandmother. Lindy Leonard of Pittsburgh visited the Eddys. Band Boosters earned 85 dollars and named officers Robert Smith president Charlotte Hawk vice president Vivian McDonald secretary Mrs Tom Porter treasurer. A Sept 28 meeting is planned. Family reunions and visits tied to Flowers Eddy and Shamer families are noted along with picnics and dinners. Birthday observance for Eddy marked Sept 2 with relatives present.

the Plains Dana Graham Gus Graham Alaska Bernice Bails Adam McClain Shawnee Lynn Leonard Pittsburgh Charles Eddy Robert Smith Charlotte Hawk Vivian McDonald Tom Porter C. H. Eddy Mary Pat Paul Frank Flowers Corning Four Flowers Eddy Edmund Flowers Ashtabula George Versers Lancaster Robert Nelson Bobby Athens Don Nelson Linda Worthington Charlene Nelson Columbus Dix Pickering Cleveland Ted Stillwell Vickie Dayton Nelson Arthur McCoy Robert Gale Maxine Kenneth John Swaim Rebecca Harrison Dwight Grace Mary Evans Pe Bob Evans Crystal Lake

Appeals Court Dismisses Driving Case

Fourth District Court of Appeals dismissed Harry R. Green of Logan's appeal from a Hocking County Common Pleas Court conviction for driving while intoxicated. The ruling cited failure to follow criminal appeal procedures, including filing the bill of exceptions beyond the 30 day limit after a new trial motion was denied. Judges Roy Gillen, Russell McCurdy, and James Collier concurred.

Harley Meyer Roy Gillen Wellston Russell McCurdy Portsmouth James Collier Ironton

Sox Command Fading Race at Toledos First Place Pace

A crowd of 8 400 boosted Toledo in the American Association as the Sox beat Charleston 3 2 to widen their lead to 2 1/2 games with three days left in 1953. Kansas City split a doubleheader with Minneapolis as Louisville, St Paul, and Indianapolis also posted results.

Toledo American Association Sox Charleston Kansas City Minneapolis Blues Millers Louisville St. Paul Colonels Indianapolis Indians Columbus

Child Hit By Auto On Main Street

Nancy Manter six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Manter was struck by an automobile on Main Street Thursday at noon. She suffered bruises but was not seriously injured and treated at Hocking Valley Hospital. The driver James Myers sixteen of Logan Route one had stopped for a red light at Main and Spring Streets before moving as the child darted into the path of the car.

Logan Main St Nancy Manter Melvin Manter James Myers Myers Main Spring Streets Hocking Valley Hospital

Ailing Fullback Solves Hayes' Punt Problem

Columbus Ohio State advances a punting solution as Bob Watkins the 190 pound junior fullback from New Bedford returns to practice after a brief bench spell due to a minor infection. Watkins impressed coach Woody Hayes with his booting ability and may handle punting duties under the one platon system.

Columbus Bob Watkins New Bedford Mass Ohio State Watkins Woody Hayes Ayes State

Sunday School Guests Return Home After Weekend Visits

Members of Concord Sunday school classes gathered at Mrs. Bessie Emmer's home with many relatives and friends visiting from nearby towns including Columbus Oxford Amesville Ironton and Massillon. Cpl Orland Sayre was reported arriving in Japan with the 3rd Marine Division.

Concord Bessie Emmer Betty Sayre Barbara Elaine Elsie Antle Hester Georgia Maynard Sayre June Arthur Maxwell Artie Ethel McAtee Paul Marie Sayre Rex George Chapman Dana Paul Ruth Colton Curt Eva Malone Roger Gail Brenda Wemmer John Stupski Columbus Cecil Antle Warren Simpson Tiny Lopez Dow Sanders Milford Sayre Douglas Oxford Mich Linton Lewis Pontiac Miles Wolfe Verne Wolfe Camp Rucker Ala Fred Sanders James Chercony Adrian Sayre Orland Sayre Amesville Lloyd Sayre Shirley Ironton George Harley They Athens Martha Russell Alfred Temple Penn Victor Sayre Richard Antle Mary Kay Massillon Joe Antle Cpl 3Rd Marine Division Japan

Levy for Health Dept Approved by Board of Commissioners

Logan-Hocking County commissioners approved a four tenths mill operating levy for the health department to be placed on the November ballot after health officials argued the current budget would not meet expanding public health services. If approved, the levy could run five years under a new law. a failure would force budget cuts and program reductions in 1955.

Logan—Hocking County Logan-Hocking Board of Health Budget Commission H. M. Boocks C. H. Crippen and Sons County General Fund County Home Fund

Dental Unit Visits Hocking County for School Examinations

The state mobile dental unit arrives in Logan for an indefinite stay and will tour four‑county district visiting Logan, Vinton, Meigs, and Athens counties. Examinations target second, fourth, and sixth graders in schools with enrollments over 100, free and non mandatory with parental consent.

Logan State Hocking County Logan-Hocking County

Fair Cattle Exams Slated

Examinations of 4-H livestock entries in Hocking County Fair are set for Saturday September 12. Dr St H Shipsides veterinarian and Charles Ingraham county extension agent will visit exhibitors at home to inspect cattle and sheep for Bangs disease and tuberculosis. No examination fee. Costs covered by the fair board.

Logan School Hocking County Logan St H. Shipsides Charles Ingraham Bang Fair Board

Fiore Battles Womber Tonight in 10 Rounder

New York fighter Carmine Fiore seeks his fourth straight win tonight in a 10 rounder against aggressive Dany Womber at St. Nicholas Arena. The bout starts at 9 p.m. EST and will be telecast on ABC and NBC coast to coast.

New York Carmine Fiore Dany “Bang

Reedsville church meeting and local social notes

The WSCS of the Methodist Church plans a Sept 16 gathering at Mrs Laura Ruth's home. Numerous visits and weddings are noted including Ada Hetzer to William Congrove in Pomeroy, and families from Columbus Parkersburg St Marys and Athens visiting. Local residents attend weddings and family visits over the period, with several trips to nearby towns and returned travelers highlighted.

Reedsville WSCS Methodist Church Laura Ruth R. E. Williams Williams Mark H. Pickering New Brighton Arthur Hetzer Toledo Marion Wallace Lee Wallace Virginia Robert G. Mixer Gladys Hill Terry Columbus Narcissus Reed Eden H. E. Kibble Harvey Bailey Henry Bailey Ebbee Boley St. Mary's W. Va Hod Bailey Monaco Cora Coleman Long Bottom V. Buckley Mamie Westfall Carl Buckley Parkersburg Buckley Farm Iville Richard Ash Effie Boley St. Marys Helen Westfall B. L Edwards McArthur Thelma Dutton Susan Sharon Athens Guy Spencer Sumner George Buckley Cleveland B. F. Buckley John David Sisson Leslie Robinson Labor Day Mabel Hetzer Little Hocking A. L. Hetzer Paul Nichols N. C. McGregor Vincent Dan Crislip Navy John Barton U. S

Orbiston to Hold 21st Homecoming at Methodist Church

The 21st annual Orbiston homecoming will take place Sunday at the Methodist Church. A basket dinner is planned on the church lawn at noon followed by a program later in the day.

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Dismissals

A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Carl Worthman of New Straitsville Route 1 a son. Notices show Mitted F Blankenship Logan medical and Mrs David Inboden Logan medical. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Chaffin Logan and Emmett Robbins McArthur.

Carl Worthman New Straitsville Mitted F. W. Blankenship Logan Medical David Inboden Charles Chaffin Emmett Robbins McArthur

Funeral services for Francis J Hayes held at St Sylvester

Funeral services were held Monday at St Sylvester Catholic Church for Francis J Hayes 65 who died in Mount St Mary Hospital last Thursday. Seaman Fred McKibben arrived home Saturday to spend a month’s leave from near San Francisco. Mr and Mrs Ernest Tripp will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Sept 13.

Gloria Stevenson Henderson Effie Ward Seaman Fred McKibben San Francisco Ernest Tripp Edna Hawk Everett McKibben Harry Oo New Marsh

Couple Approved for Marriage in Probate Court

Therreill L. VanCuren, 21, Laurelville Route 2, and Peggy Lou Butts, 19, Laurelville at home, have been issued a marriage license in Probate Court.

Logan Therreill L. VanCuren Laurelville Peggy Lou Butts

Logan Fire Destroys Farm Buildings on Route 33

Spontaneous combustion in grain at John Kerry farm leads to the loss of three barns a granary a shed and half of another barn with 1090 bales of alfalfa hay 300 bushels of wheat 400 of barley and farm equipment. Loss estimated above 20000 dollars, partially covered by insurance. Fire reported shortly before 1 20 p.m. Route 33 traffic halted briefly while crews fought the blaze. Fire chief Burlin Taylor and volunteers aided. power outage briefly affected Logan central.

Logan John Kerry Route 33 Jack Dougherty Burlin Taylor Rangers Addition A. J. Waldtron

Logan church services and events schedule

Trinity Lutheran guest minister L Blankenbuehler of Parkersburg delivers Andrew the First Missionary for Jesus. Nazarenes study Courageous Christian Witnessing and Program of Jesus with Evening sermon Amazing Grace. St Matthew features Cherub Choir first appearance and Busy Bodies theme. Others list Sunday School 9 30 am worship 10 am and midweek choirs and catechism.

Trinity Lutheran L. Blankenbuehler Parkersburg W. Va Andrew Jesus Church OF the Nazarene Nyps Hi-Ny Salt Creek Valley Cherub Church Council Blossers First Evangelical United Brethren First Methodist — ChurchSchool

Lottridge PTA opens 1953 54 term and homecoming at Vanderhoof

The Lottridge PTA held its first meeting of the 1953 54 term at Lottridge school with Mrs John Depoy presiding. Plans and new committees were assigned. A potluck supper was served. Vanderhoof Baptist Church hosted homecoming services Sept 6 with Rev O E Hall leading the invocation and Rev C W Greene conducting morning services. A picnic lunch followed and later talks highlighted church history and progress. Reverend E W Cole of Athens was principal afternoon speaker and Rev Harry Bates gave the benediction.

Lottridge Lottridge Pta John Depoy Jolly Workers Club Altair Vanderhoof Austin Hull Vanderhoof Baptist Church O. E. Hall C. W. Greene E. W. Cole Athens Harry Bates Benedict

Logan Water Supply Deemed Adequate By Expert Report

C E Records of Columbus reports Logan’s water supply remains sufficient barring a calamity. Wells No 1 and No 2 show minimal changes in water depth since 1936 37 with draw-downs at 900 gallons per minute. He notes potential for expansion along the river and details treatment plants for chlorination filtration and softening.

Logan Harry Shaw Service and Safety C. E. Records Columbus E. G. Miller Hocking River Ohio Department of Health

Harrington Class Meets at New Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Fred Keller presided at Harrington Class in the new church addition. A bake sale was planned for Friday September 11 at the Ohio Power office. Devotions theme was prayer led by Mrs. Meri Karshner. Hostess group served refreshments to a long list of members and guests after a Bible quiz and prayers.

Evangelical United Brether Church Ada Ballinger William Wray John Dauvenmier Joe Hilton Floyd Connors E. F. Braden Lester Huston Braden Wray Carl Poling Stanley Huston Arthur Casto Linda Ronnie Ralph Poling Coletta Larry Edward Kanade Loyd Wrentmore John Daubenmier William

Strawn Family Reunion Held at Logan Rising Park

The 43rd annual Strawn family reunion occurred at Logan Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday September 6 with a noon basket dinner. Officers elected included Clarence Strawn president Gladys Lehman vice president and Mrs Alan Adair secretary treasurer. Numerous relatives attended from Lancaster Columbus Nelsonville Groveport Akron Shawnee and other Ohio communities.

Logan — Rising Park Lancaster Strawn Clarence Strawn Gladys Lehman Alan Adair William M. Lehman James Lehman Logan Harry Strawn Edward Tippie Floyd Strawn Max Hedges Albert Kitchen Harry Burchfield Ada Coakley William T. Lehman Martha Leadbetter Rotunda Robert S. Campbell Columbus Edward Levering Joe Matheny Nelsonville Henson Howdyshell Russell G. Lott Goldie E. Purvis Walter Bell Zella Howdysheill Junction City Brooks Leadbetter Groveport John D. Strawn Shawnee W. H. Strawn Akron Kate Rush Barberton Kenneth C. Strawn Wickliffe Almon Howdyshell New Lexington Virgil Hull Bremen Earl L. Lehman Eglin Air Force Base Fla George Eleanor Strawn Earl Strawn Pontiac Mich Bay City Merle Strawn Nwood

Labor Day Guests Visit Logan Stays and Visits

Mr and Mrs Thomas Campbell and son Stephen spent Labor Day weekend in Logan with Mr and Mrs Stanton Pond. Visiting Sunday were Mrs Alfred Campbell of Lancaster and Mrs George Halliday of Columbus. Francis Roberts and family and Mr and Mrs Harie Rochester hosted Labor Day guests Mr and Mrs James O Connell and family of Waterford Granville Berlin of Mt Pleasant Mich visited over the weekend his mother Mrs Russell Ber

Thomas Campbell Stephen Logan Stanton Pond Pond Alfred Campbell Lancaster George Halliday Columbus Francis Roberts Harie Rochester James O'Connell Waterford Granville Berlin Mt. Pleasant Mich Russell Ber

Logan Ladies Aid Meeting at Pleasant Hill

A brief notice reports a recent gathering of the Ladies Aid of Pleasant Hill. The meeting covered local church activities and community assistance plans.

Logan The Ladies Aid of the Pleasant Hill

Wedding ritual uses lemon sugar face paste on brides

A historical note describes Albanian brides smoothing their faces with a preparation of lemon juice and sugar applied while boiling hot. The practice is linked to wedding customs and complexion alteration.

Helber Family 19th Reunion at Pleasant Valley Church

The Helber family of George and Isabelle Tignor Helber held their 19th annual reunion at Pleasant Valley Church on Sunday August 30. Seventy four people attended and officers were retained for another year led by Eddie Helber president and Philip Blackstone vice president. A list of attendees includes Kenneth E Helber Hettie Carpenter Lizaber Enterprise and many others from Logan Lancaster Columbus and nearby counties.

Logan Frank Columbus Abel George Lancaster William Helber Kenneth E. Helber Kendra Jo Harry Shaw Ph Blackstone James Shaw F. D. Derr Simon Derr Chester Conrad Edward D. Helber Carl Whitlatch Larry C. Hiles Ralph Fick Debra James Reedy Robert Waddell Jase Bencamon Jack Clarence Fuller Floyd Coakley William A Monte Amnah Edgar Ch ‘Rmey Dear Fae Brenda George Gottse Culoon Georgie Gotsch Case Kornmiller Elizabeth Ellinger Della Hartman Jackie Paul Ruff Frank Helber Lester Sheets Larryne Stevie Lester Artman Marilyn Dennis R. C. Ambrom Tommy Hettie J. Carpenter

Logan announces marriage of Janet Kilkenny and Robert Kilkenny

Mrs. 8. E. Fritz of Logan announces the marriage of her daughter Janet to Robert E. Kilkenny son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kilkenny of Columbus. The ceremony Aug 22 was performed by Samuel B. Whitehart at his Logan home. The couple will reside at 999 Dennison Ave Col. They are supported by the American Jersey Club in Columbus.

E. F. Burton Canton Ed Williams Ronnie Larry Columbus Ben Dickens Robert Athens Austin Hull Ernest Taylor Dutch Ridge Velma Roberts John Chew Frank Caldwex Logan

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