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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1938

Page

9

Bobcats Musketeers Set For Under Lights Tilt

Ohio University meets Xavier in a first night game under lights since 1985. Both teams show balanced sizes and experience with Ohio holding a slight weight edge and both squads carrying 31 to 45 lettermen. A season opener 6 0 wins frames both teams.

Bobcats Musketeers Xavier Ohio Chet Adams Joe Chizek Theusketeers Musketeeers John Carroll Cleveland Bobcat Don Peden Logan Xaver Buckeye Navier Pos Uska L.E. Wilcox L.T. Adams Sscheete L.G. Parker Tacas Cc. Chizek Hmerge R.G. Swuez Peal R.T. Rodgers Atzinger R.E. Wertman Bergamyer Q.B. Montgomery Nickel L.H. Welch Walsh R.H. Snyder A. Sheetz F.B. Janiak

Standings and results from the day’s baseball games

National League standings show Chicago Arrests h 1 Cincinnati 7 St s 4 New York 9 Philadelphia 2 Boston 2 46 Brooklyn 1-8. American League lists Boston 13 Washington 5 Detroit 6 Louis 2 Cleveland 9 Chicago 8 New York 7-1 Philadelphia 4-1. (2nd game ended by darkness) Schedule: National Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. American New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington Detroit at Cleveland St. Louis at Chicago.

Chicago Cincinnati St.s New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Washington Detroit Louis Cleveland Phiadelpia National St. Louis Pittsburgh Sooner

Lombardi Back In Hitting Lead

In Cincinnati, Lombardi regains the National League batting lead after Cincinnati beat St Louis 7 to 4 in Sportsmen's Park. Lombardi added a double and a single in four at bats to surge ahead .338 to .335 over Johnny Mize, while Johnny Vander Meer earned his 14th win. Wally Berger collected three hits including a two-base hit.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates Crosley Field Chicago Cubs Chicago St. Louis Ernie Schnozzle Cardinals Wally Berger

Picking Saturdays Winners by Harry Ferguson

New York preview by Harry Ferguson selects likely outcomes for college football games in a crystal ball style. Cornell over Colgate, Harvard over Brown, Michigan over Michigan State, Minnesota over Nebraska, Southern California over Oregon State, Ohio State over Indiana, Notre Dame over Kansas, Pittsburgh over Temple, Yale over Columbia.

Harry Ferguson NEW York U.P Cornell Colgate Colgate Harvard-Brown Harvard Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Nebraska Southern California Oregon State USC Alabama Ohio State Indiana Easter Islands Notre Dame Kansas South Bend Pittsburgh Temple YALE Columbia

Cubs Sweep Series Pushes Lead In Pennant Race

Bill Lee earned his 22nd victory leading the Cubs to a 10-1 win over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Gabby Hartnett drove in two early runs, while Lee added a double and nine shutouts highlight a hot stretch as Chicago heads to St. Louis for a key three game set. Other NL results included Giants over Phillies and Reds over Cardinals. In the AL, Red Sox clinched second with a 13-5 win over Washington, Yankees split with the A’s, and Cleveland beat Chicago.

Chicago Cubs St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cubs William Crutcher Lee, Jr Louisian Pirates Lee Pittsburgh Gabby Hartnett Hartnett Rizzo Giants Phils Cards Bees Brooklyn Boston Red Sox Washington Yankees Athletics Cleveland White Sox Detroit Browns

Bulldogs Face Logan in Key SEOL Showdown

Athens travels to Logan tonight with 28 players for a pivotal SEOL clash. Coach Harry Lackey worries about a bigger, heavier Logan squad but plans to rely on Wellston game momentum and new plays, including lateral passes, to challenge the Chieftains.

Athens Logan Bulldogs Harry Lackey Lackey Wellston Seaman Ramsey Moore Bill Jurkovic Athens Pos Stemple Shaun Ha Ei Snyder Gordon McBride ‘Woods Conrad Beasley Ray Gd Dees Jaggi Coury Peete Sus Cabeies Steele Schuller Ee Jones Lenta R.E. Thompson Terrell Ramsey Q.B Karshner Seaman H. Bell Shawty Tey Tivanee Bryan Ure Thomas

Sacrament of Holy Communion Observed at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis will observe the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday as part of the world wide observance begun the first Sunday in October. Pastor Rev. Lewis Webber Gishler notes a special musical program will enrich the worship service. Baptism will also be observed Sunday morning.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Lewis Weber Gishler

Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Baseball Box Score

Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 10 to 1 with strong hitting and errors by Pittsburgh. Rizzo Vaughan Reynolds Jurges Hartnett and Lee lead Chicago offense while Bauers takes the loss as attendance reaches 42 628.

Blanton Brown Pittsburgh Chicago Rizzo Vaughan Huns Suhr Hack Cavarretta Reynolds Hartnett Jurges Lee Demaree Herman Collins Bauers Brand Brandt Hoal Waner O Hack P.waner Cavaretarf Handley O'Dea Todd

Injuries Beset Ohio College Elevens Headline Weekend Games

Injuries plague Ohio college teams as Ohio U Xavier headlines a slate of weekend games. Notable matchups include Ohio U against Xavier in Cincinnati and Ohio Wesleyan versus Marshall in Huntington, with several teams missing key players.

Ohio Ohio U.xavier Columbus Lake Erie Ohio River Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Heidelberg Kenyon Marietta Wittenberg Ohio U Xavier Cincinnati Clem Crowe Musketeers Bobcat Johnny Montgomery & Co Don Peden Illinois Ohio Wesleyan-Marshall Huntington W. Va Herd

Langsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Langsville residents report visits with relatives in Athens and Columbus. Illnesses include Betty Jean Miller with an abscessed tooth and influenza affecting others. Funeral services were held for Jacob Spires, former resident, in Danville Church of Christ.

Langsville Harvey Sidenstricker Bernard Ledlie Dorothy Ledlie W. B. Kennan Athens Dale Wright Jacob Spires Danville Church of Christ Spires William Vance Marion Richard Densmore Columbus Henry Rumfield Frank Braley Orient von Miller John Braley Clair Lamp Braley Mr. Braley Betty Jean Miller Mrs. Styles Rutland Mrs. Miller Jean Elsie McKnight Dave Entsminger Middleport T. M. Pickens Midway Church Josephine Folden Paul Jones Herbert Folden Alice Miller Charles Miller Parkersburg Robert Miller Circleville B. M. Taylor F. C. Taylor

Gallia Academy installs student body officers this morning

Gallia Academy High School held an installation assembly this morning with Supt. E E Higgins directing. Harold Fife was named student body president with Louise Evans as vice president. Senior class officers include William Ferguson president and Garland Lanier vice president. Dorothy Lanier secretary-treasurer. Junior class officers are Wendell Lloyd president, Glenn Judy vice president, Frances Condee secretary, Virginia Steele treasurer. Sophomore officers are Wayne Gibson president, Billy Myers vice president, Ann Thornton secretary, Doris Waters treasurer.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Supt E. E. Higgins Harold Fife Louise Evans William Ferguson Garland Lanier Dorothy Lanier Wendell Lloyd Glenn Judy Frances Condee Virginia Steele Wayne Gibson Billy Myers Ann Thornton Doris Waters

Rotary Club To Hold Inter-Cities Meeting

Gallipolis observes the tenth anniversary with an inter city meeting set for Tuesday Oct 11 in the Palm Room at the Lafayette Hotel. Visiting talent will present numbers and prizes of 5 2 50 and other awards. clubs invited include Maii Huntington Portsmouth Chillicothe Jackson Wellston Oak Hill McArthur Middleport Athens Nelsonville Logan Ironton and Point Pleasant. E E Higgins chairs the committee with Harry Wheeler and C Byers assisting.

Gallipolis Middleport Athens Nelsonville Logan Ironton Point Pleasant E. E. Higgins Harry Wheeler C. Byers

Scout Cub Pack Largest in Ohio

Gallipolis unit of Boy Scout Cub Pack with 48 members is the largest of its kind in Ohio. Ages 9 to 12 are eligible. leadership is by Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler and Jack Wetherholt. A divorce decree awarded Eunice Erwin Meadows from Gordon Meadows on grounds of gross neglect.

Gallipolis Ohio Lewis Weber Gishler Jack Wetherholt Eunice Erwin Meadows Gordon Meadows

Swain property sold at sheriff's sale to Swain daughter

The 47 12 acre Swain property across the highway from the Gallipolis Pont Pleasant bridge was bought Thursday at sheriff's sale by Mrs. Gladys Gay Jones, daughter of Joseph A. Swain, for a sum not disclosed in the report.

Gallipolis Joseph A. Swain Ohio Pt. Pleasant Bridge Gladys Gay Jones Swain

Newly chosen YPF officers to be installed at candlelight service

Gallipolis announces the Young People's Forum of the First Presbyterian Church will publicly install new officers Sunday evening during a candlelight service. Jerry Jones will serve as president with Esther Mary Priestley as vice president Peggy Amsbury as secretary and Freda Gilmore as treasurer.

Gallipolis Young People's Forum First Presbyterian Church Jerry Jones Esther Mary Priestley Peggy Amsbury Freda Gilmore

Roscoe Edens and Lucille Obshire Apply for Marriage License

Marriage license applicants from Big Chimney West Virginia on Thursday were Roscoe Edens 25 and Lucille Obshire 22 in Gallipolis district court records.

Gallipolis Big Chimney W. Va Roscoe Edens Lucille Obshire

Gallipolis Fall Festival Parade Draws Huge Crowd

Thousands line Third and Cedar to Court and Second streets as the high school band leads a long float and marching unit parade. A float bears queen Alice Payne with attendants Elinor Luikart and Eulah Miller. Tonight features vaudeville acts from Gallia County amid strong entries and community interest.

Gallipolis Third Cedar Street Court Alice Payne Elinor Luikart Eulah Miller Gallia County

Crop loan officer to hear wheat loan applications in Gallia

G M Rhodes field supervisor for crop loans will visit the county agent’s office in the courthouse Thursday October 6 from 9 to 12 to receive applications for wheat loans in this section of Ohio.

Gallipolis G. M. Rhodes Ohio

Gallipolis High School adds new a capella choir voices

The 60 voiced choir at Gallipolis High School directed by Miss Elizabeth Shough gains new members Charles Huber Carter Brumfield Jack Gills Juanita Morris Jean Lawrence Edith Smith Betty Faulkner Betty Jo Camp expanding school musical ensemble under new additions.

Gallipolis Gallipolis High School Elizabeth Shough Charles Huber Carter Brumfield Jack Gills Juanita Morris Jean Lawrence Edith Smith Betty Faulkner Betty Jo Camp

Monument deal ends in warrant for alleged fraud

In Gallia County a stranger using the name G W Snyder is sought on a warrant for defrauding Mrs Ira Sheets of Guyan Township of 20 dollars for a cemetery monument down payment. The man, about 45, six feet tall, 180 pounds, southern accent, claimed free stone and lettering while arranging transport and erection costs. Sheriff E F Hatfield warns of other similar preyed upon residents.

Gallipolis Ira Sheets Guyan Township E. FE. Hatfield G. W. Snyder Columbus Snyder Hatfield

Gallia County Owes $997094, Inspector Reports

Inspector C E Tilton completed a report to John W Howell on Gallia County officer accounts. The county prosecutor will pursue recovery of 997 094 dollars. Gallipolis City is said to owe 244 dollars for prisoner board during prison rehab. Other findings show overcharges on county supplies.

Gallipolis Gallia C. E. Tilton State Bureau of Accounting John W. Howell

Mrs. Houck Dies At 84 In Gallia County Home

Mrs. Margaret Houck Cook 84 died Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ida Arrington where she had lived two years. Widow of Russell Cook, her interment is planned for Old Salem Cemetery in Meigs County Sunday afternoon. Also, H K Rowan in Hobson auto wreck has fractured back vertebrae and remains hospitalized.

Gallipolis Margaret Houck Cook Ida Arrington Russell Cook Old Salem Meigs County H. K. Rowan Hobson

Ohio State Indiana Football Game Draws Local Attendance

Gallipolis students and teachers plan to travel to Columbus Saturday to witness the Ohio State Indiana football game. Mrs Hollis C Johnston’s condition after goiter operation at Holzer Hospital continues to improve and recovery is now expected.

Gallipolis Columbus Hollis C. Johnston Holzer Hospital

Yankees Farm Clubs Begin Little World Series

Col. Jacob Ruppert watched his Kansas City Blues travel to Newark to face the Bears in the first game of a best of seven series in Newark. The Blues earned their spot by defeating the St Paul Saints 2 0 in seven games to reach the series. The Newark Bears won the International League playoff to defend their Little World Series crown after beating the Buffalo Bisons four games to one.

ST. Paul Minn U.P Jacob Ruppert Kansas City Blues Newark Bears Newark Blues St. Paul Saints Bears Buffalo Bisons

Exhibit Little Interest In Insurance Plan

Gallia County Agent F E Royer reports little interest in the federal wheat crop insurance plan due to hilly topography. He notes Gallia may not be a wheat growing community though acreage exists. Only 20 growers have signed up to date and few others are expected to apply.

Gallipolis E. G. Royer Gallia County Roger

Red Men Host Squirrel Supper in McDaniel Hall

Members of the Red Men organization at McDaniel and their families gathered for a squirrel supper at the lodge hall on Wednesday night in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Red Men's Organization McDaniel

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