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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1942

Page

9

Buck Newsom Viewed as Potential Hurler in Loop Trade

AP reports Buck Newsom could be a sought after pitcher in a potential Washington Senators trade. Detroit and St Louis interests loom as teams weigh sending Newsom to the National League, with talk of him anchoring a staff alongside Higbe and Whitby if moved.

Buck Newsom Pawdir Brooklyn Buck Washtors Othher Fox Clark Griffith Newsom Detroit St. Louis Leaf Senators Whitby Kirby Higbe Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Att

Rookie Richardson Earns Big League Break After Mack Support

In Los Angeles Kenneth Franklin Richardson, a 26 year old minor league veteran, finally lands a major league contract with the Athletics after Connie Mack’s sentiment. He fills in at first base for Dick Siebert, then drives in two runs with a ninth inning double as Oakland beats San Quentin 4 to 1. Mack then decides to keep Richardson for the season, praising the player’s grit and luck.

Connie Mack Los Angeles Calif Kenneth Franklin Richardson Athletics Dick Siebert Siebert Connie Richardson Williamsport Kenny San Bernardino Ponca City Okla Moline Ill Jersey City Minneapolis Chattanooga Mack San Quentin A’s Mackmen Ack

Mines in Chauncey District Start Busy Week

Eleven mines in Chauncey district were in operation Monday according to a work report issued Sunday night. The list includes No. 105, No. 255, No. 07, No. 90, Bailey Run No. 71, Ocking, Coonville, Poston No. 6, Kondale, Kimberly and Blackiamond. Mrs. Rinda Staller Hixson, wife of Robert Hixson, is seriously ill at her home on Ellis Avenue. Her children Mrs. O. M. Russell and Robert Hixson of Catletsburg and Mrs. Leo Bingman of Athens Move here with her. Mrs. Hixson underwent surgery in the Maridta hospital last November.

Chauncey Mony Bailey Run Ocking Coonville Poston Kondale Kimberly Blackiamond Rinda Staller Hixson Robert Hixson Hauncey Herme Ellis Ave O. M. Russell Robert Ixson Cattletsburg Leo Bingman Athens Hixton Maridtaospital

Entertain at Dinner Mr and Mrs Russell and Family

Mr and Mrs Russell and daughter Carol of Ringfield hosted a family dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Russell and son Gerald Nile of Nelsonville, Mr and Mrs Orley Roth and daughter Ruth Ann of Millfield, and Donald Jean and Jerry Russell along with Mr and Mrs Fred Russell.

Chauncey Red Russell Millfield E . Russell Carol Ringfield Fred Russell Gerald Nile Elsonville Orley Oth Rute Ann Donald Jean Jerussell Fredussell

Portsmouth Woman Chauncey Dies After Illness

Mrs. Nona Gau r t Chauncey sister of Mrs. Ben Mullins died last week in Portsmouth after a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held in Portsmouth. Mrs. Gayhart formerly Nona Fletcher leaves two children. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mullins and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Mullins attended the funeral.

Chauncey Nona Gaurt Ben Mullins Nncey Portsmouth Portsouth Gayhart Nona Fletcher Twoildren Harlan Mullins Uncey

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social column notes Mrs Sybil Dicken of Lower Plains spent last week in Dayton with husband W E Dicken returning Saturday. Mr and Mrs Edward Evans of Millfield hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dunnett of Wainwright Ohio. Mr and Mrs Ores Swartz of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Mrs James Gabriel returns to Lower Plains after visiting Lancaster with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Helrich. Mr and Mrs George Gabriel of Lower Plains hosted Sunday guests Mrs Lizzie Barber and daughters Mildred Lillian Beatrice of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Floyd Barker of Athens. Mr and Mrs Gerald McDaniels and daughter Helen Sue of Cincinnati have been guests of his parents Mr and Mrs H O McDaniels of Millfield.

Chauncey Sybil Dicken Lower Plains Dayton W. E. Dickin Ores Swartz Athens Harry Moore Arthur Burchfield James Gabriel Lancaster W. E. Helrich George’ Gabriel Lizzie Barber Mildred Lillian Beatrice Nelsonville Floyd Barker Gerald McDaniels Helen Sue Cincinnati H. O. McDaniel Millfield

Young Man Leaves Hospital After Head Injury

Herman Chauncey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, formerly of Elizabeth Kohler, Oregon Ridge, was discharged from entering Arms Hospital Athens and sent home for further treatment. He suffered a serious head injury a week ago when struck by a car after a dispute from a bus on his way home from Sunday School. A companion who was with him escaped injury.

Chauncey Herman Freemanlizabeth Kohler Oregon Ridge Arms Hospital Athens

Yale seeks coach as Neely visits amid coaching rumors

Fullerton's Roundup notes Yale's ongoing coach search with Jess Neely of Rice visiting Yates, while New York scribes tease the Louis-Simon count and Eddie Joseph's ten count. End-of-season football injuries touch Bob Callaghan, and trade chatter swirls around Bobo Newsom and Johnny Mize amid baseball happenings.

New York Yale Committee New Haven Jess Neely Rice South Carolina Yates New York Commission Louis-Simon General Phelan Eddie Joseph French Lick Springs Ind Frank “Pop” Coombs

Musial Named Rookie of the Year by Baseball Writers

Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals earned rookie of the year honors from baseball writers. Critics note last year’s rookie Lou Novikoff found success with Milwaukee, tempering Musial’s accolade with caution.

Art Edson Oklahoma City Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Musial Lou Novikoff Milwaukee

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Surprise Birthday Events

Local reports recap a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Faye Clemons hosted by Mrs. Thomas Vaughn and Mrs. Vernard Edwards at New St, with euchre and 500 games and numerous attendees. Separate items note Virginia Lewis's marriage to Wendell Sharpe in Dearborn Michigan and multiple club gatherings hosted by Mrs. Grace Ochs and Mrs. Faye Clemons with scores and refreshments.

Grace Ochs Louise Miller Dwight Hartley Pauline ‘Strohmeyer Pearl Miller Betty Dunlap Pauline Brown Hazel Murphy Lois Dunlap Jack and Sabra Jean Dunlap Frances Gibbs Louise Zimmer Dorothy Higgins Faye Clemons Trump Club New St Vernard Edwards Pauline Strohmeyer

Granddaughter’s Wedding Honored Lewis Couple at Surprise Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Lewis of Glouster returned from Detroit after two months visiting family. On Saturday their granddaughter Virginia Lewis wed. En route they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ameda Bailey in Worthington and attended a surprise dinner for their own forty ninth wedding anniversary hosted by relatives. Fifteen people attended.

Dearborn Virginia Lewis Morgan E. Lewis Glouster Wendell Sharpe Vera Sharpe Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Mich Glouster High School S. S. Kresge Co Detroit Sharpe Geisler Plumbing Co Ralph Henry Sharp Z. E. Bur T. D. Lewis Mrs. Lewis

Bodis Quits After Second Singles Game

Joe Bodis of Cleveland walked off the ABC tourney alleys in the singles after two games, citing no explanation though his back injury surfaced in doubles where he and partner James Habert were still active. Bodis topped yesterday with a 717 in three games, second high in the five-man team event. Louis Farkas of Toledo moved into fifth in all events with 1,903.

Columbus Joe Bodis Cleveland American Bowling Congress ABC Bodis Joe James Habert Louis Farkas Toledo

Boxing Results From New York and New Jersey

Melio Bet tina, 185 pounds from Beacon Hill New York outpointed Gus Dorazio 190 pounds of Philadelphia. Jackie Alzek 160 3 4 pounds from Brooklyn outpointed George Kochan 158 1 2 pounds of Akron.

Philadelphia Melio Bettina Beacon Hill N. Y Gus Dorazio White Plains Jackie Alzek Brooklyn George Kochan Akron

Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Exhibition results show Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 1 in a rain affected game. Cleveland edged New York 3 2 in 10 innings. Washington defeated Cincinnati 4 2. St Louis 5 Detroit 4. Chicago 15 Philadelphia 4. Philadelphia 5 Rochester 4 in 13 innings. Brooklyn 4 New York 3. St Louis vs Boston game cancelled due to weather.

Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Boston Cleveland New York Washington Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Rochester Brooklyn

Bettina seeks crack at Louis after win over Dorazio

Melio Bettina former light heavy weight champion won a unanimous 10 round decision over Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia boosting odds to face Joe Louis this summer. Bettina vows to fight Booker Beckwith in Chicago April 10 and promoter Herman Taylor plans potential bouts with Max Baer or Lou Nova in May if successful.

Philadelphia Melio Bettina Joe Louis Beacon N. Y Booker Beckwith Chicago Gus Dorazio Bettina Dorazio Beckwith Herman Taylor Max Baer Lou Nova Taylor Pittsburgh Harry Bobo Lem Franklin Bobo

Vic Ghezzi Seeks Furlough to Defend PGA Crown

Asheville AP dispatch reports Vic Ghezzi, defending PGA champion, hopes to attend the May 25 to 30 Atlantic City event at Seaview Club. Golf leaders await word on a possible Army furlough as proceeds aid war relief funds.

Asheville N. C Atlantic City Will Vic Vic Victor Ghezzi Cherry Hills Byron Nelson Ghezzi Uncle Sam Fort Monmouth N. J Seaview Club Freddie Corcoran Corcoran Tll Gene Sarazen PGA Porky) Oliver Camp Dix Army Navy

Poet and music program at Glouster Church service

Glouster hosts Holy Week services at Glouster Methodist Church with Mrs Harriette Weymueller and music pupils at 7 30pm Rev J A Thompson to deliver Holy Week message A large congregation expected Public invited to all services Thursday candle light communion by Epworth League Friday Junior Choir to sing at Decison Day service Angela Morgan entertained Glouster Kiwanis guests with poems and readings accompanied by Dr Samuel Stille and Dr E LeFever

Glouster Harriette Weymueller Glouster Methodist Church J. A. Thompson Epworth League Angela Morgan Win D. C Miss Morgan Samuel Stille Marietta the Hills Barbara Louise Hersch C. EK. Turner C. A. Pride Jane Murray Rachel Murray H. L. Kittrell Marcella Jonas

Pomeroy Pastor Spoke at Glouster Church Service

Rev. N. M. Rompe of Pomeroy Methodist preached to a large Glouster congregation Monday night. He traced early Christian history and urged that Holy Week calls believers to set aside personal interests for the greater good of all humanity.

Glouster N. M. Rompe Pomeroy Methodist Church Glouster Methodist Church Rompe

Doubles Bowling Tournament Schedule At B M Alleys

Tonight at B M Bowling Alleys the doubles tournament opens with 7 30 Byron Morris and Art DeLong facing Gibby Stephenson and Fred Chappelear. 8 00 Wolf Jr Foster Harry vs Earl Miller and Bob O Neill. 9 30 Fred Thomas Ancel Gamswell vs Jack Sharlike Gerald Parker. 10 00 John Blower Fred Hemsley Jr versus Malcom Higgins John Shumway. Remaining games Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Gladden Suffers Relapse After Heart Attack

Delmer Gladden confined on Braun Street after a severe heart attack on March 16 suffers another attack Tuesday morning. Previously his condition had been considered improved.

Delmer Gladden Braun St

Mrs. R C Gallo Travels After Daughters Cleveland Admission

Mrs. R C Gallo of Paris went to Cleveland Monday evening after learning her daughter Mrs. James Eveland had been admitted to a Cleveland hospital for a minor surgical operation.

Glouster R. C. Galloway Paris Cleveland James Eveland Cleveland Ne

Yankees Sign High Schooler Carl De Rose

The New York Yankees signed 18 year old pitching ace Carl De Rose from Albany High School. The 6 foot 4, 215 pound right hander drew major league attention after a county record 21 strikeouts in a game and a near no hit effort against a major league team. He will join the Binghamton farm club after his Albany High graduation.

Oakland Calif New York Yankees Carl de Rose Husky Albany High School Bob Feller de Rose Yankee Joe Devine Binghampton Club Albany High Athletics

Training Camp Gossip Highlights Early Spring Action

In Alexandria Indians veterans Milnar and Harder favored to beat the Giants with Jeff Heath driving the offense. He launched home runs in the sixth and ninth to keep pace with the league while Brown and Boudreau secured a 3 to 2 win. In St Petersburg Cardinals hit 21 intrasquad bats after a rainout with the Red Sox. Pirates manager Frisch plans Elliott at third with Wyrosteki and Barrett in the outfield. Cincinnati rookie Bert Haas struggles defensively but hits .343 over 17 games. Millfield Ladies Aid meets April 3 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Fulton hosting.

Alexandria Cleveland Indians al Milnar Mel Harder New York Giants Jeff Heath Boudreau Clint Brown ST. Petersburg Fla Billy Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Boston Red Sox Sarasota EL Centro Calif Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Elliott Pee Barrett John Wyrosteki Vince Dimaggio Daytona Beach Cincinnati Bert Haas Reds Bill McKechnie

Moose to Elect Glouster Officers Tonight

Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose holds its regular meeting this evening to elect officers. Refreshments will be served.

MOOSE Glouster Glouster Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose

Minstrel Show in Works by JT High School Music Dept

JT High School music department plans a minstrel show to be presented early in April. The event aims to showcase student talent and entertain the school community.

Glouster JT High School Jnow

Plains Child Study Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Mich aels

Mrs Maude Michael hosts Plains Child Study Club members Wednesday at 8 p m at her home in The Plains.

Chauncey

Repaint Furniture with NU ENAMEL in 28 Colors

Brighten up rooms on a budget by refurbishing worn furniture with NU ENAMEL offered in 28 color choices. Quick dries and durable finish promise extended life for tables chairs and cabinets.

Meeting of the Past Matrons' Association delayed to April 10

The Thea Chapter O F interrupted schedule for the Past Matrons' Association meeting. Rescheduled from this Friday to Friday April 10. Local members urged to note the new date and assemble at the usual meeting hall.

Glouster Thea Chapter O.F.5

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