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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1945

Page

7

Pirates’ pennant hopes hit by draft orders

New York AP reports the Pirates face a blow as Hank Cametti is ordered for induction April 13 and Bob Elliott and Fred Ostermueller may be called. Elliott, who batted in over 100 runs, is set for three days hospital observation.

NEW York Pittsburgh Pirates Sesen Icher Hank Cametli Bob Elliott Fred Ostermueller Eliott Fi H Lick Cincinnati Reda Herman Wehmeier Chicago Bs Charlie Grimm Ibs Paul Derringer Lafayette Ind Cleveland Indians

AAU Mitt Tourney Most Profitable in 20 Years

The two night AAU boxing tournament drew 13,957 in attendance and $27,673 in gross receipts. Abe Lee Chicago's 147 pound Chinese American winner led the field with decisive victories in every start.

Boston AAU Boxing Com Ama Gu-M Oklahoma City Amos Aitson Virgil Franklin Nye Chevrolet Abe Lee Chicago Allmark Lee Bill Truell Philafield Phia Negro the Quon Naval Air Station Rahio Blaker Finsterwald Grimes Keith Hamilton New Orleans Ohio Cleaners Heeth Taso Benatind Oy Hed Sox Jim Willpailey Son Red Barrett Yankees Hay Frische Boston Braves Dick! Alexander Culler Yones Whitey Wietelmann Russell Chicago White Sox Paquette Pay Thornton Lee Detroit Boutcage Cubs Stugger Bird Nicholson Vera Bryan Verna Swart New, York Ryan Nostrand Wolfe Isaac Vaughan Hugh Luby Mee Renmatt Rogers Oakland Calif Ohio Cleveland Indians Jim Mack McDonnell Hutchinson Allie Reynolds jPhillips White Sox Cleveland Wagner Ninneman Washington Senators Mickey Hef Norfolk Naval Air Team Chapman Philadelphia Phillies West Point Cadets Ken Etten Brooklyn Dodgers Red Sox Cspi

Trimble Area Surpasses Red Cross Drive Quota

Final reports to the Trimble Township Red Cross show total contributions of 2503.46 with adjustments from local unions. The township has surpassed the 2600 quota thanks to volunteers led by chairman W. G. Hughes and the liberal local support.

Red Cross Trimble Township Don Withem George H. Camp W. G. Hughes

Impressive Easter Services At Methodist Church Jacksonville

At the Easter Sunday morning service the Methodist Church in Jacksonville christened eight babies and received one adult, James Williams. A lily basket honored Ernest Burdiss and a rose basket paid tribute to Ernest Meeks killed in action. The pageant The Risen Lord closed the service, with two robed choirs and readings by several church members, ending with Christ the Lord is Risen as worshippers departed.

Jacksonville Inethodist James Williams Ernest Burdiss Ernest Meeks Lord E. Shir Charles Carfrey Virginia! T Ginnan L Rev Charles Carirey Virginia x Ginnan Mary Anita Scar- Eilock Mary Magdalene Grace Ann Ri Hakley Peter Bill Lowry John T Jack Kempton Angel Arlene Davis Christ

Social Notes from Glouster and Nearby Towns

Glouster society notes recount a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer for guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Bryson. Escorted guests depart for Columbus with plans to visit friends, while Mr. Bryson returns to duty at Quonset Point. Other items cover Five Hundred Club prizes at Mrs. Evan Morgan’s home, Legion auxiliary meeting plans, visiting guests of local families, and several weekend trips among residents.

Glouster John Dyer S-Rm John M. Brysee E. K. Bryson Mary Isabel Margie Ernie Arthur Billy Mary Dyjer Fred Dyer Columbus

Mrs Vernon Issues 700 Auto Licenses in Glouster

Mrs Dorothy Vernon deputy registrar reports issuing 700 automobile licenses up to March 31 Those seeking licenses from now on may set them at the Baldersor press. Easter visits referenced include Columbus Akron and Glouster residents with family attendees.

Glouster Dorothy Vernon Klon Baldersor

Fullerton's Sports Roundup and Quick Notes

AP rounds up quick sports tidbits from New York and beyond. Topics include coaching rumors for the Brooklyn Tigers, Boston Yanks merger angles via proxy Tom Gallery, elbow block debates by the football rules committee, cloth block and holding in quick-opening plays, Les Goates column notes, high school baseball input from Bruce Goates, San Francisco Seals hotel space woes, Dixie Walker's Dodgers signing history, Australian blank cartridge substitutes for track starts, and Jack Lavelle trap suggestions to curb false starts.

NEW York Brooklyn Tigers Pete Cawthon Tom Gallery Boston Yanks Football Rules Committee San Francisco Seals Dixie Walker Dodgers Jersey City

Giants Hope to Rise From Second Division to NL Crown

Mel Ott and the New York Giants train at Lakewood New Jersey confident they can win the National League title in 1945. Key players eyed include Vaiselle Harrell Emmerich Mathewson Feldman and Voiselle backed by Lombardi Berres and a youthful outfield led by Medwick Rucker and Ott.

Mel Ott Giants Lakewood N. J Mr. Rockefeller Bill Vaiselle Vaiselle Ray Harrell Aireless San Franesco Bill Emmerich Rochester Dale Matthewson Phils Harry Feldman Rube Fischer Clib van Lingle Mungo New Jersey Pines Johnny Allen Herty Bain Ken Chase Johnny Gee Clif Melton Ewald Pyle Carl Hubbell Olimen Voiselle Sea Red Treadway Steve Filipowicz Danny Geredella Ernie Lombard Big Lom Oli New York Master Ott Schnozzola Ray Berres Gus Mancuso Phillies Bill Jurges Ace Adams Hugh Luby Uncle Sam

Feller Won't Pitch as Great Lakes Lose Star Players

Great Lakes Bluejackets face reduced roster as Navy policy shifts athletes to battle areas and plans a Pacific league this summer. Bob Feller, once set to pitch, joins Lt. Dickey and other major leaguers in departing the team amid wartime reassignment and commissioning changes.

Great Lakes Bob Feller Rapid Robert Pacific Bill Dickey New York Yankee Emmett Ken Keltner Cleveland Pinky Higgins Detroit Clyde Shoun Max Marshall Cincinnti Reds Dick Wakefield Feller Emmet Bob Falls Cmdr Gordon Mickey) Cochrane

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Hammond

Chauncey residents hosted a surprise party and dinner Sunday for Mrs. Cynthia Hammond on her birthday anniversary. Flowers and a birthday cake were provided by her daughter Garnet Mullins, as guests enjoyed a chicken dinner and exchanged gifts. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Free Lanning and children Clyde Freddie and Kelsie, John MiltLINE and children Jeanie and Johnnie, Waller Lanning and son Jerry, Margaret Bell Lanning Joe Lanning and Sylvester Hammond and others from Chauncey.

Chauncey Cynthia Hammond Garnet Mullins Free Lanning Clyde Freddie Kelsie John Miltline Jeanie Johnnie Waller Lanning Jerry Margaret Bell Lanning Joe Lanning Sylvester Hammond

Easter Services in Dover Attendances Reported

Sunrise attendance at Easter marks a large turnout for the Church of Christ parish and its Chauncey Trimbie Millfield Greens Run and Tayloridge churches. Total attendance across all services reaches 697 with offerings over 270 dollars and seven aided to the three churches. A Nelsonville Church of Christ delegation joined a union service at Chauncey on Sunday.

Chauncey Church of Christ Churches of Christ Trimbie Millfield Greens Run Tayloridge Nelsonville Churchi of Christ Juniel

Sunday guests at the Kurtzman home hosted by local families

Sunday visitors assembled at Mr and Mrs Ed Kurtzman residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Tippie Columbus Mr and Mrs Loren Williams Mr and Mrs Allen Riley Athens Mr and Mrs Frank Skinner and children Betty Laura Jane and Susan plus Russell Lunsford of the United States armed forces.

Wits Ed Kurtzman Paul Tip_pie Columbus Loren ‘Williams Allen Riley Athens Frank Skin Ner Betty Laura Jane Susan Russell Luns‘ford United States Armed Forces

Mrs Stage's Funeral Brings Family to Dover

Mrs Julian Stage of Nelsonville dies and funeral held there. Family from Jackson Michigan and Lincoln Park Michigan visit Chauncey Chauncey for funeral rites and stay with Mrs A L Preston.

Chauncey al Lairson Jackson Mich Taylor Elliott Ruth Lairson Lincoln Park Lairson Julian Stage Nelson‘ville Nelsonville

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Mabel Smiths Home

Mrs. Mabel Smith of Millfield hosted a bridge gathering Monday evening. Lizzie Patton won high score, Elizabeth Willis took travel, Edith McDaniel was low. Present were Louise Nagle, Garnet Blower, Ida Hill, Elizabeth Willis, Edith McDaniel, Lizzie Patton, and Mabel Smith.

Chauncey Mabel Smith Millfield Lizzie Patton Elizabeth Willis Edith McDaniel Louise Nagle Garnet Blower Ida Hill

Bible Class Plans Meeting At The Plains Church

Chauncey Woman's Bible Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in the home of Mrs. Georgia Adams for the monthly business and social gathering. Mrs. Blanche Grandy serves as class president. Announce services for Morristown Holiness Church cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sanborn Bailey Run.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Cecil Sanborn Bailey Run

Mrs Nye Hosts Easter Dinner for Relatives in Chauncey

Mrs Alice Nye of Chauncey entertained Easter dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Gard and children of Hast Fulton ham Mr and Mrs Harry Linscott and Carolyn Bohby of Hooper Ridge Mrs Fern Barrett and children of Jacksonville Mr and Mrs Alden Love and Janice of Athens Mr and Mrs John Pierce and Dannie of Columbus Thelma Pierce formerly Virgene Nye stayed for a week with her mother.

Chauncey Alice Nye Ralph Gard Hast Fultonham Harry Linscott Carolyn Bohby Hooper Ridge Fern Barrett Jacksonville Alden Love Janice Athens John Pierce Dannie Columbus Pierce Virgene Nye

Mullins Brother Chauncey Undergoes Major Surgery

Chauncey Mullins underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday. His condition is listed as favorable. Dorothy and Nellie Mullins, workers in Columbus, spent the weekend at their parents home, and Dorothy plans to stay for a week.

Chauncey James Mullins Sheltering Arms Hospital Dorothy Nellie Mullins Columbus James Mullings

Revival Services Conclude with Multiple Conversions

Chauncey ministers Andrew McKinney and Ray Pirlcock led revival services at the Coonville Holiness Mission over the last two weeks. The events closed Sunday night with several conversions reported.

Chauncey Coonville Andrew McKinney Ray Pirlcock

Easter Greeting From Floyd Stanley Family Receives Telegram

A telegram from Pvt Harold Sherlock stationed in the Philippines brings Easter greetings to Floyd Stanley Chauncey and family. His wife Bertha and daughter Betty Jo reside in Athens. Son Cpl John Stanley serves in Germany. Time change shifts Morristown Holiness Church services to 10 a.m Sunday School and 11 a.m morning worship with evening services at 8 p.m.

Chauncey Floyd Stanley Pvt Harold Sherlock Philippines Engineer Equipment Company Bertha Betty Jo J Athens Morristown

Sunbeam Class Meets With Mrs Freeman

Sunbeam Class of Millfield Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Freeman hosted by Isa belle and Jack Freeman. Refreshments followed. Attending were Jerry Russell Barbara Sams Carolyn Heffken Patty Howard Florence Ann Grandstaff Betty Grandstaff Emily Sams Carol Sams Isabell Freeman Jack Freeman Patty Wallace Donald Freeman Ronald Freeman and Carolyn Freeman.

Chauncey Sunbeam Millfield Church

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