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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

Page

11

Athens Bulldogs Edge New Boston in Friday Opener Preview

Athens coach P. B. McKinley readies his lineup for Friday’s season opener versus New Boston. The Bulldogs showcase a tough running attack with added backfield options including Dick Osborn Seaman and Ramacy at QB. Linemen Chutes Lenz Hall Hope Wood Eddy Lawrence and Koons anchor a nearly set line as Athens aims to top last year’s squad and surprise the SE Ohio Ath.

New Boston P. B. McKinley Athens Bulldogs McKinley Dick Osborn Chauncey Seaman Koons Ramacy Carl Wilson Chutes Lenz Wings Higgins Basil Gordon Charley Wood Wood Eddy Lawrence Ged Blocker Hall Hope Bill Root S.E.O.A.A

Walter Guess Held for Grand Jury on Reckless Driving Charge

Walter Guess was arraigned before Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald and held to the grand jury on reckless driving charges. He posted a Binder bond of $200. Willis Lehman, injured 10 days earlier by Guess’s car, remained ill but improving under nurse care.

Logan Walter Guess Kenneth Fitzgerald Willis Lehman Service Department Guess Lehman

Inspection Set for Grange At Chauncey Meet Sept 21

Dover Grange No. 2646 holds its regular meeting at Chauncey to host an inspection by District Deputy Merwin Mansfield of Athens R D. All members are urged to attend as two candidates will receive degree work. A social hour and refreshments follow with the social committee listed.

Chauncey Dover Grange Chauncey K. of P Merwin ‘Mansfield Athens R. D The Grange Paul Fiske Pearl Henry Sell Jackson Paul Theisen Sarah Thomas Pauline Jackson Opal Beckley

Everyman's Bible Class Meeting Held in Church Parish House

Chauncey September meeting of Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ was held Tuesday night in the Church Parish House. President Henry Cass conducted the meeting which opened with hymns a responsive reading and prayer by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. The class changed meet night from the second Tuesday to the second Thursday each month. Plans were made for an attendance campaign for the Sunday School hour. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

Chauncey Everyman's Bible Church of Christ Church Parish House Henry Cass Gilbert Courtney

Regional church conference held in Zanesville

Reverend Gilbert Courtney Mrs Pearl Henry Chauncey Mrs Lelia Welling and Mrs Gertie Rainey traveled to Zanesville for an all day regional conference titled The Effective Church and the Kingdom. State and national church leaders led the program with representatives from Chauncey Trimble and Taylor Ridge churches attending. Two catalpa trees in Converse Street were cut down recently, long considered local landmarks at C R Howard's house and Lana Tucker's home planted by the late Zachariah Tedrick.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Pearl Henry Lelia Welling Taylor Ridge Gertie Rainey Trimble Zanesville Catalpa Converse St C. R. ‘Howard Lana Tucker Zachariah Tedrick

Personal mentions and local notes from Chauncey area

Abscess slows young Chauncey Brown at home. Mrs. Gabriel Jr. improves at Lower Plains. sister Lizzie Barber visits. Martha Bible Class hosts at Millfield Church Friday. Kenneth Reeves visits Columbus relatives. Pleara Mercer guests of Lacey and Lacy McNutt. Eldon Jorden and Emmett Sutton in Marietta to see Clifford Saffel who had surgery and returned home. Four mines reported workThursday Chauncey NY 25 Poston No 6 Carbondale and Lick Run.

Chauncey Bunkie Brown Christine Brown George Gabriel, Jr Lower Plains Lizzie Barber Nelsonville Elizabeth Robinett Olive Brookins Martha Bible Millfield Columbus Mary McCathran Ira McNamyre Pleara Mercer Bucyrus Lacey McNutt Eldon Jorden Emmett Sutton Marietta Clifford Saffel Osteopathic Mull St Chauncey N. Y Poston No Carbondale Lick Run

Baker family updates after hospital stay

Mrs John Baker, formerly of Chauncey and Logan, has returned to her parents home in Oak Grove after a serious hospital stay following the birth of her son. The newborn weighed 9 12 pounds and died at birth. Mr John Baker has left Chauncey to return to Flint Michigan.

Chauncey John Baker Cherrington Hospital Logan George Hankinson Oak Grove Baker Charles Baker Flint Mich

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils to Host Alumni Friday

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils coached by Joe Guerra prepare for the season opener against the Alumni this Friday. High school students sell season tickets as the event kicks off the football schedule.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover

Catfish Catcher Brings In 18-Pound Prize

Clarence Leffler Chauncey returns from a fishing trip on the Hocking River near Frost with a noteworthy catch. A catfish weighed 18 pounds, highlighting the trip's success.

Chauncey Clarence Leffler Hocking River Frost

Mrs Turner Hosts Baptist Society Meeting

Mrs B F Turner entertained the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at her Con dor Street home Tuesday evening. Devotionals were led by Mrs Clarence Naylor with President Mrs O R Faris presiding. Mrs James Stephenson presented the program. refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs A R Stark’s home on E Main Street with Mrs Joseph Cook and Miss Edith Cook assisting.

Pomeroy B. F. Turner Condor St Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Clarence Naylor O. R. Faris James Stephenson A. R. Stark E. Main St Joseph Cook Edith Cook

Bobcats Stage Public Drill Before First Game

Ohio University football coach Mitch Don Peden led the Bobcats through a public practice as they prepare for a season opener against Rio Grande. The session evaluated backfield starters Monk Montgomery Len Janiak Ralph Mohler and Bill Jurkovic while jockeying continued for line positions including pivot duties and tackle slots. A six foot 185 pound sophomore Howard Wertman emerged as a likely left end, with several contenders in the mix for other spots.

Don Peden Ohio University Gates Rio Grande Peden Illinois Illini Monk Montgomery Len Janiak Ralph Mohler Bill Jurkovic Andy Mruzik Matt Ivory Danny Donofrio Stan Zwacz Claugas Csenek Caruso Chet Adamszyck Bill Rodgers Joe Chizek Denny Wood al Carter Howard Wertman Mel Platzke Paul Wilcox Dick Engleman Waldo Terrell

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