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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1943

Page

11

Mudhens Open Spring Training in Athens Under Gilliland

Toledo's Mudhens began spring training in Athens with a 90 minute practice amid chilly conditions. Hens completed roadwork, calisthenics, pepper drills and batting practice under Thor Olson, with Eddie Gilliland noting the session as highly satisfactory. New arrivals Dick Kimble and John Whitehead joined, while Manager Jack Fournier was en route expected by tonight. Additional outfielders Epps, Gregory and pitchers Minor, Zarilla anticipated by weekend as open workouts for the public begin.

Oledo Mudhens Thens Ohio University Ens Thor Olson Eddie Gilliland Dick Kimble Buchtel Browns Springfield Athens Epps Gregory San Antonio Texas Ray Minor Allan Zarilla Gilliland

Giles Likes Red Chance for NL Pennant Despite Draft Risk

Bloomington Ind General Manager Warren C Giles says the Cincinnati Reds can challenge the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL pennant. He cautions that Uncle Sam may still draft players like Johnny Vander Meer Mike McCormick and Bert Haas. Gee Walker asks for more money but the latest offer is final.

Bloomington Ind Warren C. Giles Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Giles Sam Johnny Vander Meer Mike McCormick Bert Haas Gee Walker Florida Reds

Pedicord Rejoins Farm Duty as Sons Serve in Army

Pedicord returns to farm work in Glouster after signing to lead the operation. His two sons, both named Harold, have entered Army service. Frank Phillips replaces him on the Messenger truck route in the county.

Glouster Dean Pedicord Harold Frank Phillips Pedicord

Jacksonville Briefs

Barbara Hanson, 5 year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Barrett, operated on Wednesday for appendicitis at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Pvt Hubert F Nye home on 3 day leave to visit his wife and children of Jacksonville. his mother Mrs Alice Nye of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Francis Barrett learned their son P F C Patrick Barrett assigned to special duty and advanced to corporal.

Jacksonville Barbara Hanson Francis Barrett Sheltering Arms Hospital Hubert F. Nye Fort Custer Mich Alice Nye Chauncey P.F.C Patrick Barret

Deer botfly fastest creature on earth in Brazil

The deer botfly is described as the fastest living creature. It lives in the hides of animals and is native to Brazil. The female has been timed to fly at speeds between 55 and 60 miles per hour, faster than sound.

Earth Brazil

Training Camp Gossip From Dodger Camp And Other Nl News

Dodgers claim superior physical condition with full practice since camp began in Bear Mountain New York and boast durability. Browns worried over arm soreness of Bob Muncrief but praise Ostermueller and Dean’s four innings of no hits. Derringer sports new Cub uniform in French Lick Indiana while Wally Moses and Julius Solters miss Sox trip due to leg pain. Tigers cripple return under Steve ONeill as Cramer leads off in Cubs series with Hal White back on mound. Cooper projected for fourth slot in Cardinals batting order per Billy Southworth.

French Lick Ind Wally Moses White Sox Julius Solters Louisville

Jack Given Slight Edge Over Henry

NYAP reports Henry Armstrong the original buzz saw and Beau Jack the mimic meet in Madison Square Garden for ten rounds or less. Promoter Jacobs expects 18 000 fans to watch the action with Armstrong a slight favorite over Jack after Armstong’s 16 wins in 18 starts and 11 KOs.

Jack Henry New York Henry Armstrong Beau Jack Madison Square Garden Mike Jacobs Hammerin’ Hennery Smarties Fritzie Zivic Armstrong

Detroit Draws First Blood in Cup Final Opener

Detroit Red Wings crushed the Boston Bruins 6 to 2 at Olympia Stadium in game one of the finals. Detroit, led by a fast attack, dominated goalie Frankie Brimsek as Boston’s tired team fell behind after opening goals. The series shifts to Detroit with the rematch set for Sunday night.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Olympia Stadium Jack Adams Red Wings Boston Bruin Wings Frankie Brimsek Bruins Montreal Toronto

Union Furnace Social Notes

Union Furnace residents share visits and family news. Mrs Theo dore Kennedy and children Jimmy and Bobby of Logan joined Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs O H Bryan and others from Columbus. Dated items note illnesses, travels, and birthday celebrations.

Union Furnace Theodore Kennedy Jimmy Bobby Logan O. H. Bryan Paul Zimmerman Mable Ruth Jones Columbus Dan Jones Mary Woodgeard Odessa Groves Blanche Simpson Maynard Simpson Bren Geiger J. R. McGuire Nelsonville James Frey David Sharon Charles Salts Hamden William Kennedy Lancaster Clara McClain Charles Clark Jerry Arthur McQuaide Dwaine Lee Colorado George Geiger Larry Brent Geiger Walter McGee Austin Michelip

Wyoming Cowboys Retain Invitation Tournament Title

The Wyoming Cowboys defeated St John’s 52 to 47 in overtime at Madison Square Garden to win the National Invitation Tournament title. Ken Sailors and Milo Komenich sparked a late scoring surge, while Georgetown beat Toledo 54 to 40 in the other NIT game. Crowds of 18,316 paid about $24,000.

New York Wyoming Cowboys West St. John’s Red Cross Madison Square Garden Georgetown N.C.A Cowboys Ken Sailors Milo Komenich Toledo

Pastors of Glouster Announce Schedules

Glouster ministers outline Sunday April 4 services. C B Tigner of Church of Christ preaches The Macedonian Mission in morning and The Ruler of the Synagogue Believed in evening. Bible School at 9, morning service 10, YPSE 6, Juniors 6. Official board meets after evening service. Rev A G Winkle adds week of services with Church School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30 Christians At Their Best, Junior League 2:30, Senior League 6:30, Evening Worship 7:30, special Lenten service Wednesday 7:30, official board meets Tuesday 7:30.

A. G. Winkle Methodist Church Earl S. Johnson

John Mandry Dies at Home in Indiana

John Mandry Jr son of John and Sara Mandry long time Glouster residents died in Sullivan Indiana on March 31 He was a World War veteran who never recovered from wounds and gas from the war He is survived by his wife Ada Mandry of Sullivan and three sisters Mrs Millard Foster Little Hocking Mrs Richard Erbel Canton and Betty J Mandry Girard Ohio

Glouster John Mandry Sjr John Sara Mandry Sullivan Ind Ada Mandry Millard Foster Little Hocking Richard Erbel Canton Betty J. Mandry Girard Ohio

Twins Reported In Same Camp On Separate Quarantine

Mr and Mrs Dean Pedicord learn twin sons Harold and Harold arrived at Camp Butner North Carolina and will not meet until quarantine ends. Mr and Mrs Charles Wolfe announce Pvt Kenneth C Wolfe now stationed at Sioux Falls South Dakota has transferred to New Orleans Louisiana after enlisting in the Air Corps on August 21 1942.

New Orleans Air Corps

Soldiers at Colleges Will Have Sports

Washington reports that Army specialized training soldiers at colleges may play limited sports with available equipment and student interest. They will not train for or participate in intercollegiate competition, but intramural contests on Saturdays may be encouraged to foster a will to win.

Washington Army War Department Soldier

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Club Meeting

Glouster Catholic Ladies' Study Club met in the Church Hall with Mrs. George Carter and Mrs. T. A. Noon as hostesses. Mrs. Elizabeth Chute presided as Sacred Reading by Mrs. John R. Clark and various readings were performed. Lunch for one guest followed, with plans announced for the next two weeks. The Trump Club session at Mrs. Vernard Edwards included high score by Mrs. Charles Patton and a luncheon for members and guest Mrs. Faye Clemens.

Glouster Catholic Ladies’ Study Club Church Hall George Carter T. A. Noon Elizabeth Chute John R. Clark Joe Wolfe Sr Baby Jesus Josephine Hedfelt Laird of Corning Walter Yount Leo Smith John King Sr Kamento Mary Jannice Relord Healy Martha Cavella Lena Cavella John R Clark Gertrude Darling Vernard Edwards Trump Club New St Charles Patton Harold Lamborn Delmar Dunlap Dwight Hartley Betty Dunlap Juanita Pierce Pauline Strohmeyer Dale Thompson Faye Clemens

Scouts To Work on New Camp Area

Ralph Hines announces Troop 72 will leave the scout room at 9 a m Saturday April 3 to improve the camp site. Participants should bring lunch if staying, and tools for the day which ends at 4 30 p m. The work supports the May County Committee meeting prep and invites adults to volunteer.

Glouster Ralph Hines

Armstrong comeback spurs talk of Godoy return

Fullerton Roundup notes Al Weill’s interest in bringing Arturo Godoy back after Henry Armstrong’s strong showing. Armstro ng defeated Joe Louis earlier, won fights, and captured the South American title. The column also recaps a Detroit Toronto hockey referee mishap and a Dodgers betting distraction, plus Williams’ flying plans and Os-manski’s bases-loaded out as a lieutenant-coach.

NEW York Henry Armstrong al Weill Arturo Godoy Armstrong Weill Joe Louis Alberto Lovell

Taxation Talk and Chemistry Talk at Glouster Study Club

The Glouster study club discussed state taxation with Mrs. O. A. McDonald reviewing Ohio tax history and sources of revenue, noting that highways education and welfare drive most spending while the first general property tax law dates to 1846. Mrs. J. H. Henshaw spoke on Better Living Through Chemistry highlighting solvents, camphor, disinfectants, nitrates, plastics, and electroplating progress since the war.

Ohio J. H. Henshaw

Death Notice for Mrs Adda Mae Atwill

Mrs Adda Mae Atwill of 553 Piedmont Rd Columbus died Wednesday after extended illness. She was from a prominent Jacksonville family where her father Fred Woodhouse was a longtime merchant. She leaves three brothers Dr George A Woodhouse Pleasant Hill Fred Chillicothe and Captain Clarence Woodhouse Veterinary Corps US Army stationed in Kansas City. Funeral services are today Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Auburn A Shrayer Funeral Home Columbus.

Glouster Adda Mae Atwill Adda Mae Woodhouse Piedmont Rd Columbus Fred Woodhouse Jacksonville United States Army Kansas City Auburn A. Shrayer Funeral Home

Honors Are To Be Conferred on Scouts

Several boys will be invested as Tenderfoot Scouts after the scout meeting on Monday night. All parents and interested persons are invited to attend. After investiture the Troop Committee will meet, and all members should be present. Troop meetings are Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. announced by Ralph Hines.

Glouster Ralph Hines

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Indians Lose Gaffke and Keltner Faces Pirates Series

The Indians board a train for Muncie to face the Pirates in weekend exhibitions. Ken Keltner injures a back. Eddie Turchin replaces him. Fabian Gaffke quits baseball leaving only three true outfielders for the series. Joe Vosmik looms as a waivers option. Pitchers Bagby Milnar Poat start Saturday, Dean Harder Smith on Sunday.

Lafayette Ind Ken Keltner Cleveland Indians Muncie Pittsburgh Pirates Keltner Vernon Kennedy Lefty Weisman Pirates Eddie Turchin Fabian Gaffke Indians Lou Boudreau Gaffke Roger Peckinpaugh Joe Vosmik Minneapolis American Association Vosmik Boudreau Jim Bagby al Milnar Ray Poat Chubby Dean Mel Harder al Smith

Hollister School Notes Then and Now at Logan Theater

Hollister students visited the Logan Theater production room to learn how motion pictures and sound effects are produced. They had a picnic at the park with Mr. and Mrs. E J Person as chaperones, then watched Random Harvest. Velour curtains at Hollister High were cleaned and repaired by home economics students under Mrs. Pride with PTA help. Alumni Eugene Yarger and Delmont Skinner visited. Delmont is honorably discharged, Eugene is on furlough.

Hazel Pride Robert Cooper Hazel Adams Hollister High School Eugene Yarger Delmont Dick) Skinner Eugene

Red Cross Committees to Hold Final Glouster Meeting

Mrs John R Clark announces a final Red Cross meeting for Trimble Township at Legion Hall in Glouster Saturday April 3 at 7 00 pm. All committeemen urged to attend especially those who have not yet submitted contributions for final settlement. Mrs Howard Trott of Columbus arrives Friday evening to stay with Mrs A McDonald.

Glouster John R. Clark Red Cross Trimble Township Legion Hall Howard Trott Columbus A. McDonald

Pirates Hope To Start Season Strong In National League

Muncie Indiana reports Pirates hope to ride a hot pitching staff led by Rip Sewell and Wally Hebert as they prepare for the 1943 season. Veterans Johnny Lanning Max Butcher Lloyd Dietz Bob Klinger and Hank Goricki aim for solid win totals after mixed previous campaigns. Frisch praises Hebert who averaged 18 wins per season in the Pacific Coast League.

Buccaneers Ball State Truett Rip) Sewell Johnny Lanning Max Butcher Lloyd Dietz Bob Klinger Hank Goricki Frisch Wally Hebert San Diego

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THE Athens Messenger Eee Madhens Fournier By Mitch Jacksonville Briefs Bear Mountain N. Y Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Cape Girardeau Luke Sewell St. Louis Browns Bob Muncrief Fritz Ostermueller Paul Dean Paul Derringer Cub Paul Evansville Detroit Tigers Roger Cramer Cubs Steve O'Neill Hal White Catro, AI Walker Cooper Billy Southworth Southworth Little Brown Beau Indiana South NAVY NEA Cornelius Warmerdam North Carolina Navy Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR Bill Chadwick Bob Davidson Jim Orlando Chadwick Davidson Brooklyn Ted Williams Ben Epstein Little Rock Arkansas Gazette Fort Hancock City College Hoffman Joe Osmanski Holy Cross Osmanski Study Club of ATLAS Gatfke HollIster Tire Service Mickle Tire and Access, CO Union Pirate Mound Onkle Frantz U. S. Gov't A. F. Jeutter N. Lancaster St Athens, O New Kyle and Clifford Mechem Shoe CO N. Cours ST
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