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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1946

Page

7

O U Beats Ohio University in Baseball Battle

Elon’s Fighting Christians topped Ohio University 6-5 after a strong early start. OU’s nerves and four errors doomed the rally in the seventh as Paul Andrish excelled in relief. Bobcats head to Chapel Hill to face UNC next.

Shuck Burdette Burlington N. C Elon Fighting Christians Ohio University Diamondmen Pearce Steve Castura Paul Andrish Christians Bobcats Chapel Hill U. of N. C Rae Ceanra Falinne

Ballots Mailed on Ohio Class AA High School Plan

Ohio high schools will vote on a plan to divide into three classes for basketball. Ballots issued this week by OHSAA. The Board of Control will meet April 27 to tally votes. ballots not opened before then. Class B covers small schools, Class A mid sized, Class AA large schools with 400+ boys.

Columbus Ohio Harold W. Emschler Oho High School Athletic Association Ohsaa Board of Control Emschler OHSAA

Browns Dodgers Plan Akron Exhibition in Rubber Bowl

Cleveland coach and GM Paul Brown announced an exhibition game between the Browns and Brooklyn Dodgers of the All America Conference to be held at Akron’s Rubber Bowl on August 30. He predicted attendance of 37,000, saying both teams will bring full squads and the Browns entertainment corps will be present. Dodgers coach is Dr. Mal Stevens, former Yale and NYU mentor.

Cleveland Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Browns Brooklyn Dodgers Akron Brown Akron-Massillon-Canton Massillon Ohio State Browns Entertainment Corps George Red) Bird Mal Stevens Yale New York University Dodgers

Weight and Size of Ball Fixed by Rules NEC DAY Five-Time Champion

NEC DAY lays down ball specifications for match play. The diameter must stay constant, no ball may exceed 27 inches in circumference or weigh more than 16 pounds. Balance requirements limit variances to three ounces top to bottom and one ounce left to right. Tampering to alter weight or balance is prohibited.

NEC

Unemployed Miners To File Claims April 10th

Athens Field Office of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will visit Glouster Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist miners unemployed by the labor dispute. Those already reporting on claims or filing nonminer claims report 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Earliest file date is Monday April 8. Athens reports may file on Monday Tuesday or Thursday each week.

Glouster Athens Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Odd Fellows Hall

Kaslers Are Feted Saturday

Mr and Mrs Penk Kasler of Columbus were honored at a shower hosted by Lewis Kasler in Trimble Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed contests and musical numbers by Kasler family members and Virgil White. Gifts were sent by friends unable to attend, and the Trimble Church of Christ Young Adult class presented a decorative table cloth to the newlyweds.

Glouster Virgil White Albert Linscott Pearl Christman Erland Coffman Betty Coffman Thomas Patty Coffman Clara Penrod Frances Clark Helen Ginnan Dianne Jessie Chalfant Delle Blanche Finsterwald Athens Mary White Clara Darling Hazel Raber Alberta Morrison Church of Christ In Trimble Pregent

Frost Averted in Glouster After Cold Night

Glouster dodges frost as Sunday lows hit 34 35 degrees and rising by Monday. Temperatures climbed from 40 degrees early Monday to 68 degrees in the shade with heavy clouds preventing frost. The brief cold spell appeared to end by Monday night.

Glouster

John Zgienski Dies At Modoc Monday

GLOUSTER John Zgienski 65 died at his Modoc home after a long illness. Born in Poland he came to the community in 1904 and spent his adult life in coal mining. Survived by wife Dominika four daughters two brothers and other relatives. Body at C F Wallace funeral home pending arrangements.

Glouster John Zgienski Modoc Poland Dominika Angéline Detroit Doris Roman Gladys Helen New Haven Connecticut Benny Buchtel Theodore Conn C. F.wallace

Local Visitors Share Weekend At Yocum Home In Aberdeen

Lt. Col. Emmett Stevens Mrs. Stevens and daughter from Aberdeen spent Saturday to Monday with Mrs. Stevens parents Mr and Mrs Frank Yocum. Another guest was Mrs S T Graves of Columbus. Dean Peugh and John M Bryson families returned to Columbus Sunday. Robert Bryson to stay a few days. Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 pm with motion pictures by Supt L G DeLong and refreshments. DePauw University announces eight game football schedule including Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware on Nov 2 and Oberlin.

Glouster Emmett Stevens Stevens Aberdeen Mary Land Frank Yocum Col. Stevens Yocum S. T. Graves Columbus City Dean Peugh John M Bryson Robert Bryson Rogers Memorial Methodist Church Supt L. G. DeLong Depauw Greencastle Ind DePauw University Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Donovan C. Moffett Delaware

Richcreek Named Ashland College Head Coach

James M. Richcreek, army veteran and former multi sport star at Ashland College, is hired as head basketball coach. Enrolled in graduate studies at Ohio State University, he will begin duties next September and also assist George H. Donges in football and baseball.

Ashland, C James MM. Richcreek Ashland College Ohio State University Richcreek Geroge H. Donges

City Invites Alien Caddies to National Golf Tourney

Mayor James J. Rhodes announced that caddies from Mexico and Canada are invited to compete in the first annual National Caddy Tournament to be held in Columbus from August 19 to 24. All U S caddies are eligible, with a qualifying match play to determine the four challengers for the championship.

Columbus James JA. Rhodes Mexico Canada United States

Glouster Social Notes Celebrate Anniversary in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Herman Kempton hosted a family dinner in Jacksonville on Sunday March 31 to mark their wedding anniversary and honor the birthdays of daughters Mrs Dorothy Lewis and Miss Juanita Kempton. Guests included Mr Winfield J R Lewis and daughter Mr Guy Dehmann Chauncey Mr and Mrs John E Wandling and son Athens Mr Fred Kempton Osborne Mrs Julia Herbst Dayton Mr Harry Kuhn Clayton Taylor Jane Fout Hazel Webb and two sons Ashville plus Mrs Cora Davis Cora Inez Kempton John and Ira Kempton.

Herman Kempton Jacksonville Dorothy Lewis Juanita Kempton Winfield JR Guy Dehmann Chauncey John E. Wandling Athens Fred Kempton Osborne Julia Herbst Dayton Harry Kuhn Clayton Taylor Jane Fout Hazel Webb Ashville Cora Davis Cora Inez Kempton John Ira Kempton Kempton John Herbst

Relatives Attend Galloway Funeral

Relatives from a distance attended the funeral of Mr. R. C. Galloway last Wednesday. Names listed include Ira D. Galloway and daughter Josephine from Gallipolis. Jim Wentz from Gallipolis. G O Coward from Eagle Lake Florida. M D Nicholson from Wolf Mountain North Carolina. Tom Rogers and Ray Nicholson from Brevard North Carolina. G C Wood from Wolf Mountain. James Wood from Hayesville North Carolina. E E Galloway and three daughters Beverly and Libby Ann from Columbus. James Eveland from New Lexington.

Glouster R. C. Galloway Ira D.galloway Josephine Gallipolis Jim Wentz G. O. Coward Eagle Lake Florida M. D. Nicholson Wolf Mountain N. C Tom Rogers Brevard Ray Nicholson Breva

Guinther and Son Open Local Insurance Firm

Richard Guinther joins his father in the insurance business in Glouster. The new firm C. F. Guinther and son will succeed C. F. Guinther, who has led the valley’s insurance field for 18 years. Richard, a Glouster High School graduate, was raised in town except for three years in service.

Glouster Richard Guinther

Kiwanis Meeting Tonight At Hotel Gordon

The Kiwanis Club holds its regular weekly meeting at the Hotel Gordon this evening at 6 30. The president urges all Kiwanis members to attend and extends a special invitation to those recently returned from service to join.

Glouster Gordon

Courtney visits parents and friends in Chauncey

Chauncey residents welcomed Charles H. Courtney with the Seabees stationed at St Louis as he spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney on High Street. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Cass and children from Hebron, formerly Chauncey, who visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Hershall Kirkendall.

Chauncey Charlies H. Courtney Seabees St Louis Gilbert Courtney High St Henry Cass Hebron Jand Hershall Kirkendall

Fullerton's Roundup: Sports Notes and Plans

New York column notes Yankees ceiling on season sales of box seats and stadium club memberships amid high demand. Mentions a sound film on high school football rules and another on basketball. Highlights boxing bout pricing for Louis Conn, with Marty Servo's recent showing noted. Ohio golfers plan a National Caddy Championship with scholarships at Ohio State. Leon Fields shifts from railroad fireman to Piedmont League umpire. Also mentions Lefty O'Doul's hitting classes filmed in San Francisco and a coaching staff at Oklahoma U. planning with Bud Wilkinson and others. Kent State football spring call and Don Blinn in Nuernberg.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Yankees Mike Jacobs Louis Conn Marty Servo Rocky Graziano Columbus Ohio State U San Francisco Seals Lefty O'Doul Sal Taormina Sal Jim Tatum Oklahoma U Bud Wilkinson Minnesota Walt Driscoll Colorado Dutch Fehring Purdue George Raman North Carolina Dick Todd Texas Aggies Washington Redskins Football Spokane Wash Panama

Reds Welcome Rookie Blackwell to Strengthen Pitching

In Sarasota, Ew ell Blackwell returns from Army duty as the Reds boost their mound staff. The six foot five inch righty, last with Syracuse in the International League, is slated to join Cincinnati in time for the April 11 exhibition against Detroit after workouts at Plant City. The Redlegs, coming off two losses to the Boston Red Sox, seek solid starts from Hughson, Harris, and Konstanta.

Sarasota. Fla Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Ewell Blackwell Flinger Reds Florida Syracuse Cincinnati McKechnie Plant City Chiefs Richmond Ind Detroit Tigers Redlegs Boston Red Sox Leesburg Fla Bosox Tex Hughson Mickey Harris Boston Johnny Hetki Joe Beggs Jim Konstanty

Cubs and Browns Continue Exhibition Tour in El Paso

In El Paso, the St. Louis Browns led the Cubs 6-4 in exhibition play as the cross-country series pressed on. Manager Charlie Grimm wore a rare smile despite a 5-4 defeat, after Ed Hanyzewski rediscovered his 1943 form, limiting the Browns to one run and four hits over five innings.

EL Paso Tex St.Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Charlie Grimm Browns Ed Hanyzewski Cubs

Sox Bury Pirates In Tex Exhibition Thriller

Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 4 in San Antonio as Don Kolloway shone in his first start with the first unit. Kolloway hit a home run a triple and a single with a walk in four at bats as the Sox rapped 17 hits. Mule Haas praised the performance as the tour resumes.

San Antonio Tex Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Mule Haas The Pale Hose Don Kolloway Kolloway Sox Pirates

Christman Stars as Browns Beat Cubs in Tucson Exhibition

Shortstop Mark Christman, replacing Vern Stephens who joined the Mexican League, delivered a three bagger with two aboard to lead the St. Louis Browns past the Chicago Cubs 5 to 4 in an exhibition game at Tucson Arizona. Christman drew extra attention as the Browns renewed their home ward bound series with Chicago.

EL Paso Tex Mark Christman St. Louis Browns Vern Stephens Browns Chicago Cubs Christman Cubs Tucson Ariz

Red Sox Off Day Follows Cincinnati Wins

Boston's schedule includes a day off after an 8-3 opening win and a 4-2 second victory over the Reds. Manager Joe Cronin had said there would be no practice if the Sox won the first game by five runs, a condition met in Sarasota Florida. The doubleheader sweep left Boston in good standing with consecutive wins and a rested squad.

Sarasota

Athletics Release Three Players in Quiet Roster Shuffle

The Philadelphia Athletics let three more ball players go today. Out fielder Frank DeMaree drafted from Portland of the Pacific Coast League was released unconditionally, Ray Foole was optioned to Savannah, and Don Richmond was sent to Toledo.

Charleston D.C Philadelphia Athletics Frank DeMaree Portland Ray Foole Savannah Don Richmond Toledo

Marion Retires With Chest Cold In Loss To Indians

Shortstop Marty Marion of the St. Louis Cardinals retired after four innings against the Cleveland Indians with a chest cold. The Red Birds will break camp tomorrow and meet Cleveland again today.

ST. Petersburg Fin Marty Marion St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians RedBirds Cleveland

Phillies Cut Miami Beach Roster For Spring Training

Ben Chapman says 29 Phillies players remain at spring camp in Miami Beach Florida. The group includes 16 pitchers four catchers eight outfielders and 11 infielders as Philadelphia plans to begin its northward trip Friday.

Miami Beach Fla Ben Chapman Philadelphia Phillies Blue Jays Phils

Holmes Benched as West Replaces Slumping Holmes

Boston Braves manager Billy Southworth rests Tommy Holmes in a batting slump and gives Max West the start against the Detroit Tigers today.

Pensacola, Frs Tommy Holmes Max West i Boston Braves Detroit Tigers Billy Southworth Holmes

Giants Trim Miami Roster Near 32 Players

The New York Giants reduced their Miami roster to 32 players, close to the team limit Mel Ott plans to carry into the regular season. The move tightens competition among remaining players as the season approaches.

Miami Fla New York Giants Mel Ott

Dodgers Lose Starters as Gregg Shines in Two-Hitter

With Mickey Owen in the Mexico League and six key Dodgers sidelined, Hal Gregg delivered the bright note by pitching seven innings of a two-hitter against Jersey City's Giants, facing 21 batters and striking out seven.

Daytona Beach Mickey Owen Brooklyn Dodgers Hal Gregg Jersey City Giants

Keller Homer Feeds Yanks Against Houston Buffs

Keller blasted two homers and drove in seven runs as New York Yankees beat Beaumont 17-0 and prepared to face the Houston Buffs. Dimaggio hit a homer and four singles in five at bats, fueling the offense in the Texas League exhibition.

Houston Tex Beaumont New York Yankees Houston Buffs Charley Evler Dimaggio

Indians trim roster to 40 with several moves

The Cleveland Indians reduced their roster to 40 players by optioning outfielder Cliff Mapes to San Diego in the Pacific Coast League and sending first baseman Elmer Sidle and catcher Ralph Weigel to Wilkes-Barre, their farm club in the Eastern League.

ST. Petersburg Fla Cleveland Indians Cliff Mapes San Diego Elmer Sidle Ralph Weigel Wilkes-Barre

Tigers Ready for Anything by Opening Day, ONeill Says

Detroit Tigers manager Steve ONeill, in Pensacola for a game with the Boston Braves, predicts his world champions will be ready for anything by opening day as they continue their northward trip.

Pensacola Fia Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Boston Braves

Dinner Guests Share Two Course Chicken Dinner in Chauncey

Mrs Mary Dew hosted a Sunday dinner at Jacobs Avenue Chauncey with a two course chicken meal. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Edwards Louise Dew Masury Ohio Mr and Mrs Thomas Dew Chauncey Mr and Mrs John Kranyik Dayton Miss Wilma Kranyik and Miss Susan Donaldson Athens Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey Chauncey and the hostess. Isaac Palmer Mill Street Chauncey entertained last week with guests and sons and daughters in law Robert Palmer JM and Mrs Floyd Palmer.

Chauncey Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Stanley Edwards Louise Dew Masury Ohio Thomas Dew John Kranyik Dayton Wilma Kranyik Susan Donaldson Athens Noah S. Harvey Chauncey Chauncey Isaac Palmer Mill St Chauncey J Robert Palmer Floyd Palmer

Mexican Loop Boss Promises More Surprises Invasion

Mexico League President Jorge Pasquel pleased over recent major league acquisitions Mickey Owen Vern Stephens and three Giants players. He hints two or three more top leaguers will join next week as eight foreign players per team nears limit. Owen to manage Torreon Hausmann to second Zimmerman to Neuvo Laredo with numbers tied to signing bonuses and naval discharge.

Mexico City Jorge Pasquel Believ Mickey Owen Vern Stephens New York Giants Pasquel Mexico Owen Giants Roy Zimmerman George Hausmann Sal Maglie Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Daytona Beach Fla Sampson, N.Y Torreon Hausmann Zimmerman Neuvo Laredo

Chauncey-Dover High Honor Roll Announced

Chauncey-Dover High School releases its honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Seniors Thelma Brookins Mary Lou Kittle Mary Margaret Rivers Rosabelle Bentley Earl Brown John Katzenbach Dick Stalder Eugene Leffler. Juniors Dorothy Brown Ann Dresher Donna Morris Dawn Earich Mary Earich Ruth Simpson Martha Riser. Sophomores Eleanor Meszaros Kathleen Merritt Peggy Binns. Freshmen Betty Blackford Barbara Smart Helen Shrewsberry Dwight Johnson.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Thelma Brookins Mary Lou Kittle Mary Margaret Rivers Rosabelle Bentley Earl Brown John Katzenbach Dick Stalder Eugene Leffler Dorothy Brown Ann Dresher Donna Morris Dawn Earich Mary Earich Ruth Simpson Martha Riser Eleanor Meszaros Kathleen Merritt Peggy Binns Betty

Rites Held Sunday for Mrs. Dunlevy in Chauncey

Funeral services for 68 year old Mrs. Altha Dunlevy were held at the Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Caffrey officiating. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery Niniveh Rebekah Lodge members attended. She was born at Hooper Ridge and survived by her husband Frank, three sons Ival Lewis Gerald and six daughters all of Detroit Athens Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Also surviving are three sisters four brothers and 30 grandchildren.

Chauncey Jacksonville Methodist Church Altha Dunlevy Frank Dunlevy Gibbons Hospital Logan Charles Caffrey Maplewood Niniveh Rebekah Lodge Dunlevy Augustus Keirns Hooper Ridge Ival Jacksonville Lewis Detroit Gerald Glouster Mabel Lewis Martha Buhla Betty Ossytin Cathryn Jessie Louise Miller Athens Jennie Calentine Ida la Follette Amanda Armstrong Marvin Albert, Spicer Jefferson Keirns

Chauncey District Social and Personal News Notes

Chauncey District social items list visits and weekend trips among residents. James Danner and family spent the weekend in Chauncey with Esther Danner and children. C N Sanders family visited Columbus to see cousins Nella M Davidson and Minnie Arthur. Mrs Hiram Searles of Logan visits Chauncey with her son Joseph Bailey and family. Evan Morgan of The Plains visited Mrs Mary Meinhart. Miss Mary Jeffers of Shade spent the weekend in Millfield with Dorothy Daugherty. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Chauncey were guests of Mrs H F Kittle in Glouster. Sunday guests at the Leake home included John Leake of Zanesville and Ray Leake and family of Glouster. Ada McConkey and son Gary of Athens also present.

Chauncey James Danner Gallipolis Esther Fiske Danner Lexington Ave C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Sanders C. Bradfield Columbus Nella M. Dawson Minnie Arthur Hiram Searles Logan Joseph Bailey Fred Leake Greens Run John Leake Zanesville Ray Leake Glouster Ada McConkey Gary Athens Har

Sgt. Paul Daugherty Returns From England

Mrs Anna Daugherty of Chauncey says her son, Sergeant Paul Daugherty, has arrived in the United States and is in New Jersey awaiting transfer to Camp Atterbury for his honorable discharge. He has served three years as of March 30, with 20 months overseas and a prior posting in England.

Chauncey Anna Daugherty Millfield Paul Daugherty States New Jersey Camp Atterbury England

Ladies Aid Plans Anniversary Meeting at Greens Run Church

The CHAUNCEY Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ will observe the anniversary meeting with an all day session at the Parish House led by Mrs. Lena Leake. All members urged to attend. A noon dinner and an afternoon business meeting follow, after a quilting morning.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ Lena Leake Leake

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