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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1938

Page

13

Wellston Favored Over Athens In Friday Clash

Athens High meets Wellston in a crucial 1938 football test at the High School Field. Wellston’s Golden Flash, unbeaten since 1935, boasts a fast backfield led by Kirby Massie and Martin, while Athens, smaller and younger, faces a tough assignment as coach Harry Lackey keeps the lineup intact with Seaman added at back and Beasley at center. In Europe, charcoal biscuits are popular.

Athens High School Wellston Wellstons Athens Harry Lackey Flashes Kirby Massie Martin Lackey Seaman Wiseman Bulldogs Lentz Tate Gordon Schuller Coury Woods Beasley Ramsey Drake Moore

TOP TROJAN Aims to rebound as Ambrose Schindler heels USC

Ambrose Schindler’s knee recovery bodes for the University of Southern California football team ahead of the October 8 game in Columbus against Ohio State. The season hinges on the quarterback’s return and impact.

Ambrose Schindler University of Southern California Trojan Ohio State Columbus

Irene Ross To Lead Dover Seniors This Year

At the Chauncey-Dover High School business meeting the Senior Class elected Irene Ross as president with Betty Heffken as vice president Betty Jane Dickerson as secretary Geraldine Dowler as treasurer and Betty Jane Courtney as cheerleader There are 24 girls and six boys enrolled in the Senior Class.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Irene Ross Betty Heffken Betty Jane Dickerson Geraldine Dowler Betty Jane Courtney

Shade Social And Personal

Miss Kathryn Cowen left Sunday for Richmond Ind for a short visit at her brother Carlos Cowen s home Mr and Mrs Clarence Creamer returned from Twining Mich Miss Pauline Grim spent Sunday evening at her grandmother Mrs Margaret Grim On Tuesday evening Mrs Grim entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church Mr J J Sweeny Athens spent the week with Mr and Mrs Fred Brazier Mr Ben Brady Miss Lizzie Brady Mrs Leonard Myers and mother Mrs Hale of near Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Waldo Woodyard and Mrs James Woodyard were guests at Benson Cowan s home Sunday Rev Earl Cowen attends the 4 H lab conference in Columbus Miss Lizzie Cowan returned to Jamestown to teach this year Mr and Mrs R E Wilson and family spent Sunday with relatives near Lancaster Sept E J Taylor spoke at Shade PTA meeting about the school levy to be voted in the fall election Committee lists given by Mrs Wingett and officers named for year including Finance membership magazine hospitality social and safety committees Sand wiches cookies and tea were served.

Shade Kathryn Cowen Richmond Ind Carlos Cowen Clarence Creamer Twining Mich Pauline Grim Margaret Grim Lancaster County E. J. Taylor PTA Wayne Wingett Kate Chappel Pearl Smith Frank Lowther Wingett Waldo Douglas L. E. Buell Fred Moore Mary Delle Maxwell Gordon Ruth Clyde Smith William Chappel Louis Niggemeyer Earnest McNeal Orpha Kenney

Farewell Party Held In Chauncey Monday

A farewell party was held Monday night in the Church Parish House by the Primary Department of the Church of Christ Sunday School for Dorothy, Lucille and Jimmy Buchanan who are moving with their mother to Colorado. They have stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkendall. Teachers Mrs. Elma Cass Miss Eva Ferrer Miss Julia Johnson and Miss Betty Jane Courtney attended. Games and contests provided entertainment. The honorees received gifts and refreshments were served.

Chauncey Church of Christ Dorothy Lucille Jimmy Buchanan Colorado Buchanans Frank Kirkendall High St Elma Cass Eva Ferrer Julia Johnson Betty Jane Courtney

Martha Class Meets at Millfield Church Event

Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ held a September meeting in Mrs. Mabel Smith's home. Mrs. Viola Howard led with devotions by Mrs. Ida Hill. October gathering planned with Miss Olive Brookins. refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. Hazel Earich, Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. Bessie Pettit, Mrs. Celia Boudinot, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Viola Howard, Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs. Mabel Smith.

Chauncey Martha Bible Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Smith Viola Howard Ida Hill Olive Brookins Hazel Earich Bessie Pettit Celia Boudinot Elizabeth Robinett

Hon ors Daughter Don na Jean Birthday Party at Lower Plains

Mrs Clyde Gabriel entertained a group of children at a birthday party honoring her daughter Donna Jean on her fourth anniversary. The honor guest received gifts. Mrs Gabriel served ice cream and cake. Present were Jimmy Potts Freddie Perry Patty Ann Hawk Marilyn McGranor Maxine Webb Mrs Louise Potts Joyce Perry Lucille Hawk Christine McGranor and Mrs Carpenter.

Chauncey Clyde Gabriel Lower Plains Donna Jean

Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday

National League results include St. Louis 4 Boston 0 with rain postponements. American League Chicago 5 New York 2 and Detroit 3 Philadelphia 0. Other scheduled games Rain affected cross-league matchups. standings show St. Louis at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia among others.

St. Louis Boston Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia Graton Washington Cleveland National Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Uis Eaee

Sophomore Al Zuchegno Shines at Ohio State Scrimmage

Sophomore fullback Al Zuchegno from Dover, 167 pounds, impressed at Ohio Stadium after being elevated to the varsity "Red" backfield. He sparked a 40 yard TD run in the first scrimmage while coach Francis Schmidt weighs guard injuries and lineup with veteran Johnny Rabb, Carl Kaplanoff, Frank Zadworney, and Wendell Lohr showcasing strong form.

Columbus O.P al Zuchegno Midnight Express Dover Ohio Stadium Zuchegno Francis Schmidt Schmidt Johnny Rabb Bucks Indiana Carl Kaplanoff Bucyrus Frank Zadworney Cleveland Red Wendell Lohr Massillon Nick Rutkay Vic Marino Youngstown Ed Hofmayer Andy Tobik Hoosiers Frank Smith

September No Longer Soft Month for Hi Ghd Teams

Ohio high school football faces a slate of marquee games as September threats fade. Akron South vs Canton McKinley, Massillon at Mansfield, Elyria versus Sandusky, and Marietta at Chillicothe headline a weekend that could shorten undefeated runs. Portsmouth edges Akron South 13 7. Massillon beats McKeesport 19 7. Sandusky eyes revenge on Elyria after 26 0 in 1937.

Hi Ghd Columbus UPI Ohio Akron South Canton McKinley Canton Massillon Mansfield Elyria Sandusky Marietta Chillicothe Portsmouth Giants Cincinnati Akron

Tigers Win Two First Game In Philadelphia Detroit

Philadelphia and Detroit played a double header with Detroit winning 8 to 6 and 8 to 7 after a high scoring first game. Key players included Moses Sperry Greenberg and Lawson pitching for Detroit while Philadelphia saw strong bats from Johnson and Rogell. Enters College Parkersburg noted Lois Clark joining Mountain State College and a Meshing meeting at Plantsville led by Rev. Inez George with services through Sept. 25.

Phila Detroit Ehoa Moses Morane Werber Walker Wagner Johnson Chapmen Sperry Moses Lodigiant Greenberg Offman Rogell Philadelphia Gumpert Buxton Nelson Coffman Lawson Parkersburg Lois Clark W. R. Clark Coolville Mountain State College Amesville Plantsville Inez George Huntington Semmester Phila Abrhoa Detroit Arewor MoSperry Chapmn Gehrngr Etten Grenbrg Pox Yorke Loigiani Barling Wagnere Ross Pomorgr Barti Gehringer Morgan Poffenberger

Residence changes involve Hysels and Gabriels

Mr and Mrs Frank Hysel have moved this week into the Lois Stage property in Lower Plains recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Malloy. Mr and Mrs Carl Gabriel and daughter Darlalee have moved in with his grandmother Mrs Frances Gabriel.

Chauncey Frank Hysel Florence Dicken Lower Plains Malloy Carl Gabriel Darlalee Frances Gabriel

Dover Grange Practices Ahead of County Inspection

Dover Grange degree team plans Friday practice at 7 p.m. in the high school building ahead of a county inspector visit by Dow Sanders of Albany at the next regular meeting. All members are urged to attend. PAGE THIRTEEN MEET IN CHILLICOTHE Chauncey gatherings include Mr and Mrs Harey Moore and others visiting Chillicothe and Darrel Moore family for a picnic at a summer resort.

Ver Grange Dow Sanders Albany Dover Grange Chillicothe Chauncey Harey Moore Arthur Burchfield Grace Dicken Roger Moore Richard Moore Lower Plains Darrel Moore Darrel Jr Anita Dayton

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