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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1943

Page

7

Ohto-a Mudhens outfielder first casualty in camp

Kenny Wood, a Charlotte native and former Ohio University outfielder, joins Toledo Mud Hens after heart condition clears. He injures shoulder on first day practice, sidelined at least three weeks, leaving outfield thin as rookies Corona, Zarilla, Epps expected to arrive.

Jack Fournier Eddie Gilliland Oledo Mudhens Kenny Wood Harlotte N. C Ohio University Field The Mudas Wood Toledo Huntington Charlotte Miliar Gilliland Reed Athens Fournier George Corona Allen Zarillay Hal Epps Bob Boken California Jack Lester Moss Floyd Rightenberg

State high school basketball tourney receipts total

Receipts for the state high school basketball tournament on March 27 totaled 7,536 dollars. H. R. Townsend, the high school athletic commissioner, reported the Class A gate brought in 6,301 dollars and Class B added 1,235 dollars.

Columbus H. R. Townsend

Estallella Joins Athletics As New Left Fielder In A Rebuilt Lineup

Wilmington, Del. Roberto Estalella moves in with the Philadelphia Athletics as Connie Mack rebuilds around holdovers Wolff and Harris. Newcomers include Jim Tyack and Jojo White, with Eddie Mayo at third and Dick Siebert returning at first as the club seeks to climb from second-division status.

Wilmington Del Roberto Estalella Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mr. McGillicuddy Roberto Estatella Sonny Mr. Mack Washington Senators Athletics Armed Forces Phil Marchil Don A’s Connie Roger Wolff Lyman Harris Russ Christopher Jesse Flores Los Angeles

Philadelphia and New York Fight Card Results

Philadelphia boxers Bob Montgomery and Clarence Brown scored knockouts in bouts in Philadelphia and Chicago. Sonny Horne in Sranton outpointed Neil Miller. George Kochan stopped Johnny Morris in Yonkers after a coast guard service fight. Pfc Raymond Augustine Jr returned to camp in Maxton North Carolina after a three day leave to visit family in Sugar Creek and Athens.

Philadolphia Bob Montgomery Philadelphia Roman Alvarez New York Chicago Clarence Brown al Jordan Kansas City George Kochan Akron Ohio Battler Johnny Morris Yonkers W. Y Kochan U. S. Coast Guard Morris Camp Chauncey Raymond D. Augustine, Jr Army Base Maxton N. C Raymond Augustine Sugar Creek Glennis iEarns Athens

Indians Meet Pittsburgh in Second Game

In Indianapolis the Cleveland Indians staged a lengthy hitting session led by Lou Boudreau as they prepared for the second exhibition with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tris Speaker attended as a volunteer coach with Ray Mack, while Roger Peckinpaugh returned but offered no progress on Heath or Vosmik talks. MclHarder, Al Smith and Chubby Dean were slated to pitch as the Pirates and Indians met for a rematch after a 10 inning 4 to 3 Pirates win.

Indianapolis Ind Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates Lou Boudreau Tris Speaker Gray Eagle Ray Mack Speaker Mack Roger Peckinpaugh Jeff Heath Heath Indians Joe Vosmik Minneapolis MclHarder al Smith Chubby Dean Pirates Bucs

Training Camp Gossip Tells Camp News Across Cities

Across multiple spring camps reports detail Gomez staying on mound for the Braves and Dodgers donating blood to the Red Cross. Tigers scout Jack Zeller heads to Ivory Coast to boost pitching, Yankees Joe McCarthy receiving Newark rookie fit for induction screen test, Pirates Frisch plans mound sendoffs before Indianapolis clash with Cleveland.

Evansville Ind Detroit Tigers Jack Zeller Asbury Park Nwn Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Bud Metheny Newark

Battle Woods Fire Near Glouster Threatens Acres

A brush fire in a field and woods owned by E. D. Eddy above Urbancrest was spotted Monday evening. Windy, dry conditions spread flames across several acres before about twenty neighbors using pitchforks shovels and rakes contained it after several hours. No structures were harmed.

E. D. Eddy Urbancrest

Fullerton's Roundup: Baseball, Hockey and Football Gossip

In this column veteran sports observer Hugh Fullerton Jr. collects brief notes on diverse topics. Birmingham Barons experiment with pitcher John Orphal. Ben Jones anticipates Churchill Downs races while hoping to see Whirly. Paul Brown trains Ohio State football talent with 17 year olds. Neil Colville shines for Ottawa Commandos. WAAC center Velma Berry wed Earle Smith prompting wedding attendance. Xavier alum Roy Neary killed in India. Cleveland Barons eye NHL expansion. Luke Sewell greets Cape Girardeau mayor at Browns camp. Ed Krause may become Notre Dame basketball coach.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Birmingham Barons John Orphal Henry Age-Herald Vance Orphal Johnny Riddle Ben Jones Calumet Farm Hot Springs Louisville Churchill Downs Ben Whirly Fort Sheridan Ill WAAC Aux Velma Berry Pfc Earle Smith Roy Neary Xavier U India Ohio Wesleyan Clem Crowe al Sutphin Cleveland Barons National Hockey League Luke Sewell Browns Cape Girardeau Ed Krause Notre Dame George E. Keegan

Glouster Scrap Drive Set For Friday Pickup

Glouster residents are asked to bring scrap metal to the American Legion Hall Friday evening. The city truck will be on site for small loads, with Mayor Williams or Mrs. John R. Clark coordinating larger hauls. The CSO meeting at 7:30 PM aims to boost funds for the organization.

C.S.O. Treasury Treasury C.S.O American Legion Hall

Mayor Warns Dog Owners In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Mayor C. Brinkley says thanks to villagers for keeping dogs and chickens on premises and warns owners outside the corporation that dogs found roaming streets day or night will be shot.

Glouster Co. C. Brinkley Jacksonville Brinkley

Valedictorian And Salutatorian Named For 1943

GLOUSTER To Dorothy Ann Johnson and Verda Faye Morrison, Jacksonville Trimble High School graduates, are named valedictorian and salutatorian for the 1943 commencement on May 26. Four-year averages above 90 percent include Dorothy Ann Johnson five members, with Johnson 94.25 and Morrison 93.94. Parents listed: Donald Johnson of Trimble for Dorothy Ann and Lindsey Morrison of Jacksonville for Verda Faye Morrison.

Donald Johnson Trimble Ldorothy Ann Verda Faye Lindsey Morrison Jacksonville

Glouster and Chauncey Visit Highlights

Recent guests visiting Glouster and surrounding towns include Virginia Skinner from Patterson Field and Edwin Skinner from Columbus with Corporal Delmont Skinner of the U S Army. Evelyn Deal from Dayton stayed with her parents in Jackson ville. Chauncey host Clifford Banfield welcomed Elmer Phillips and family from Elyria and Athens visitors.

Robert Skinner Virginia Air Service Command Patterson Field Edwin Columbus Delmont Skinner U. S. Army Skinner Evelyn Deal Dayton John Deal Jacksonville Clarence Gatchel Painesville Glouster Lillie Gilbert Johnson Goldie Northrop Billie Shurly Northrop Dorothy Saulters

Girl Scouts Bond Drive Totals 2975 In March

Girl Scouts Troop No. 1 led by Anna Louise Logue and Mary Chute completed March bond sales totaling 2975 dollars. A spokesman praised the effort noting girls work evenings and Saturdays to support the war effort and urged public support for bonds and stamps.

Glouster Girl Scouts Troop No Anna Louise Logue Mary Chute

Visit With His Parents Returns for 15 Day Furlough

Pfc Joseph Christman arrived in Trimble to spend a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs M E Christman. He traveled by train taking about 72 hours en route. Christman is a military police official armorer at the Army Air Base Reno Ney handling repair and issuance of guards guns. His furlough ends April 17 but he must depart on the 13th to report for duty.

Glouster Joseph Christman Trimble M. E Christman Joe Army Air Base Reno, Ney

Maurice Brinkley Named Head Supervisor at Columbus War Plant

Mr and Mrs Otto Brinkley of Jacksonville announce their son Maurice Brinkley is now head supervisor of two production lines at a major Columbus war plant and has earned the Army and Navy E medal. He is taking flying lessons at Sullivant Airport. He graduated J T High School in 1938 and, in 1939, received a Certificate of Aircraft Mechanics from Athens Mechanical School.

Glouster Otto Brinkley Jacksonville Maurice Columbus Army and Navy Sullivant J.T. High School Athens Mechanical School

William Witham Jr Receives Purple Heart Decoration

Mr and Mrs William Witham Sr learn their son William Ir was wounded in action in North Africa and has received the Purple Heart military decoration.

Glouster William Witham Sr William Ir North Africa

Glouster Lodge to Convene Wednesday Evening

W M W H Stahl announces Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Attendance urged for routine business and to prepare a schedule for degree work.

Glouster W. H. Stahl W. M Glouster Lodge 607 A. M

Nott Couple Welcomes Son Paul William in Barberton

Mr and Mrs Paul Nott of Barberton announce the birth of their son Paul William on March 25. The mother Aldena Withem, formerly of this city, is Mrs Nott.

Glouster Paul Nott Barberton Paul William Nott Aldena Withem

Entertain Guests Britain’s loneliest island Foula

Mr and Mrs A Tipton and Mrs W M Secoy hosted a dinner at The Plains with guests from Columbus Athens Lancaste r The Plains and other towns listed. The piece notes Foula in the Shetlands with high cliffs and persistent winds preventing tree growth. A later item mentions a Ladies Aid balloon voyage from Dover to Calais in 1785 led by Jean M E Church Jeffries and others with a Wednesday all day event at the church.

Britain Foula Shetlands Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Dover Calais Jean M. E. Church Ved- Pierre Blanchard Johnnesday Pete Jeffries

Layden Confident Pro Grid League Will Survive 1943 Season

Chicago AP The NFL convention opens with optimism for a 1943 season despite wartime manpower limits. Commissioner Elmer Layden says clubs will bid on the college draft but few players may be taken as the draft is postponed again. He notes there are enough 3-A players nationwide to meet minimum roster needs for 1943.

Layden Pro Grid Chicago National Football League Elmer Layden Laden

Reds Open Two-Game Setup With Cubs in Indiana

In Bloomington the Reds prepare for a two game exhibition series with the Chicago Cubs at French Lick. Manager Bill McKechnie names rookies Bob Malloy and Vernon Stone to the mound with Lefty Clyde Shoun in a three inning turn. Gerald Walker reports to practice while Estel Crabtree Bucky Walters and Damon Phillips stay back with injuries and illness.

Bloomington Ind Cincinnati Reds French Lick Chicago Cubs Bill MecKechnie Bob Malloy Vernon Stone Clyde Shoun Rhinelanders Chicago White Sox Gerald Walker Serge Orlando Fla Estel Crabtree Bucky Walters Damon Phillips Crabby Walters Phillips

Dover Couple Honored On Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey celebrates the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wilson with a family dinner at the Shafer home. Married April 3, 1893 in New Straitsville, they reside in Chauncey and are active in the Church of Christ. Four generations attended. gifts and greetings poured in from relatives in Chauncey Lorain and Columbus.

Chauncey George W. Wilson Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Church of Christ Here Wilson Walter Spears

Chauncey Bible Class to Meet April 8 at 7:30 PM

Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey will hold a Thursday April 8 meeting at 7 30 PM in the Parish House. Carl Shafer, class president, will lead. Dan Johnson and Gilbert Courtney oversee program. refreshments by Frank McDaniel, Paul Porter, Clint Courtney, and Thomas Hamilton.

Chauncey Everyman's Bible Class Church of Christ Carl Shafer Prosgram J Dan Johnson Gilbert Courtney Frank McDaniel Paul Porter Clint Courtney Thomas Hamilton

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Family Visits

Chauncey resident George Patton visited Chauncey Saturday as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. James McCollum. Dayton visitors included Ralph Richardson and family. Sunday callers at John Shafer’s home included Nellie Brookins Thelma Jean Chauncey and Elmer Bingman Athens Walter Wharton The Plains Floyd Webb Haydenville and James MacCollam Chauncey visited Columbus recently. Mike Kaufman stationed in Washington returned after a brief Chauncey visit with family.

Chauncey George Patton Columbus James McCollum E. Main St Ralph Richardson Dayton Robert Richardson John Shafer Nellie Brookins Thelma Jean Elmer Bingman Athens Walter Wharton the Plains Floyd Webb Haydenville James MacCollam

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