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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1943

Page

7

Bobcats and Mudhens Open Season In Ohio U Tilt

Toledo Mudhens meet Ohio University Bobcats in a 2:30 p.m. season opener at Ohio U. Admission 60 cents for adults 30 cents for children. Both squads feature many new players with rare veterans in key roles. Mudhens start Goedde Minor Norris. Bobcats start Burdette Malovan and Jeric with Bell Rambo and Traeger in the outfield.

Toledo American Associaton Mudhens Bobcats Ohio University Ohio U.’s Tomorw Jack Fournier The Adhens Don Peden Ubes Peden Jimmy Buchert Sean

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Scouting Group Names Camp Hines In Honor Of Scout Master

GLOUSTER The Boy Scout Cove for funds has exceeded its $300 goal with $302.45 raised. A spokesman said the community’s response to the fundraising appeal was appreciated. At Monday’s meeting the group chose to name their new camp Camp Hines in honor of Scout Master Ralph Hines.

Glouster Boy Scout Nett Hines Ralph Hines

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Independent Games

Box score style summary of multiple exhibitions shows Toronto, Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, Norfolk Navy, Montreal, Brooklyn, Jersey City, New York, Philadelphia and Indiantown Gap with varied inning totals and pitching changes. Numerous pitchers listed include Hamlin McCabe Hopper Crompton Williams Odom Abernathy Wagner Swift Garity Pare Hutchinson Ray Smith Haynes Hanski Castino Murphy Linderman Pace Visalli Wilson Edwards Kenworthy Lima Oakes Lorenz Feldman Mancuso Poland Rowe Gerheauser Lapi Huska Padden McLoughlin Azornock Williams Hutchings Logan Schluter Hofferth Calvert Kennedy Bagby Rosar.

Training Camp Gossip Highlights Tigers Battle for Third Base

Evansville reports Pinky Higgins holds edge over rookie J P Wood for Detroit Tigers third base with .300 vs .444 in exhibition. Bloomington notes Reds extend Bill Miller per diem as Warren Giles defends spring push. Cairo sees Cardinals pleased with outdoor work rate 22 of 25 days. Hershey covers Schoolboy Rowe striking out Indiana line in Phillies outing. Wilmington previews Orrie Arntzen as Athletics starter after strong showing. French Lick reports Jimmy Dykes tabs Kalin as White Sox relief for Kuhel. Cleveland announces Anton Christoforidis vs Lloyd Marshall set for April 21 Arena bout.

Evansville, Ill Texas Pinky Higgins J. P Joseph Perry) Wood Detroit Tigers Higgins Wood

Fullerton's Roundup in Brief from Coast to Camp Happenings

Earl Hilligan notes players in better shape and more advanced training than last year after visiting western camps. Chicago White Sox East draw crowds. boxing plans include Armstrong Angott winner facing Beau Jack Montgomery survivor. Ida Wichner becomes another woman umpire in Wisconsin semi pro baseball. Tommy Tucker trains as aviation cadet with brother in Georgia pre flight school. Jamaica judges ride a survey vehicle amid chatter.

New York Earl Hilligan Florida California Earl Henry Armstrong Sammy Angott Beau Jack Bob Montgomery Wisconsin Wump Ida Wichner Coloma Tommy Tucker North Carolina Tommy E. S Georgia J Navy

Indians win 7 1 over Indianapolis in exhibition opener

The Cleveland Indians posted a 7 to 1 win versus the Indianapolis Americans in an exhibition game. Hank Edwards hit a decisive triple with two on in the seventh, while Johnny Hutchings allowed four hits and one run in four innings. Paul Calvert, Vernon Kennedy, Jim Bagby and others split pitching duties as Al Milnar and Joe Heving were slated for the second game.

Indianapolis Ind Cleveland Indians Tribesmen Indianapolis American Association Cleveland Johnny Hutchings Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Indians Bob Logan Chicago Cub Hank Edwards Pittsburgh Pirates Edwards Joe Moore Freddie Vaughan Moore Paul Calvert Vernon Kennedy Jim Bagby al Milnar Joe Heving

Slide Rule A Derby Cinderella With Possible Comeback

The piece notes Slide Rule’s rise from second-stringer to potential Derby contender after a recent Jamaica trial. It contrasts his progress with Blue Swords and Devil’s Thumb and mentions owner Allen Simmons, Blue Larkspur, and prior bets, while outlining risks from injuries and competition.

Blue Larkspur Slide Rule Airplane Man Boeing Saratoga Devil's Thumb Blue Swords Allen Simmons Akron

Detroit Lions Draft Cache Scramble for College Stars

NFL teams claim rights to top college players like Frank Sinkwich of Georgia and Dave Schreiner, though both face military service or induction. Chicago Bears win key Rams picks Dante Magnani and Jim Benton, while Detroit lands Les Horvath and Chicago takes Bill Vickrey. A historical note mentions an early kidnap letter dated July 8, 1524.

Chicago National Football League Detroit Lions Frank Sinkwich Georgia Dave Schreiner Sinkwich Marines Schreiner Cleveland Rams Chicago Bears Dante Magnani Jim Benton Rams Detroit Les Horvath Ohio State Bill Vickrey

Dover Parish Churches Plan Easter Campaign Observances

Reports from the Church of Christ parish show the largest attendance so far in the pre Easter drive with 362 attendees, a 114 percent rise from the first Sunday. "Decision Day" encourages new members as Easter nears. Services are listed for Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield with times in Eastern War Time.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Trimble Glaze

Dover Boys Meet at Station in Pacific

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker report a letter from Willard Fielder of the Navy in New Zealand saying all is well. He met Don Pincelli formerly of Chauncey who had been to Guadalcanal and both were in good health. Fielder is the son of Mrs B H Fielder Akron formerly of Chauncey and a former teacher in Chauncey Dover schools. Pincelli native of Chauncey is son of Gabriel Pincelli Albany. His mother was the late Alpha Tedrick Pincelli. He is a cousin of Denver Bricker and grandson of Mr and Mrs Riley Tedrick Mill St Chauncey.

Chauncey Denver Bricker Willard Fielder Navy New Zealand Pincelli Gabriel Pincelli Albany Alpha Tedrick Pincelli Riley Tedrick Mill St

Family visitors from Wellston and Albany stay in Portsmouth

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Grandstaff and Mrs Evelyn Patterson with son Everett visit Portsmouth on a Tuesday trip. They stay with Mr and Mrs Pearl Palmer and Mr and Mrs Phillip Spearry and visit their grandmother Mrs Mary Spearry in Wellston. Grandstaff works at Portsmouth steel mills.

Chauncey Wilbur Grandstaff Evelyn Patterson Everett W. Mound St Elsie Walsh Albany Portsmouth Pearl Palmer Phillip Spearry Mary Spearry Wellston Grandstaff

Soldier on furlough visits Chauncey and New Floodwood

Ralph Christ stationed at Indian Town Gap Pa stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powell in New Floodwood as guest of Miss Ruth Powell. He also visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Chalfan in Chauncey before reporting back for duty on Tuesday.

Chauncey — Tech Ralph Christ Indian Town Gap Joe Powell New Floodwood Ruth Powell Pearl Chalfan Chauncey

School Receives New Playground Equipment at Millfield

Mrs Jessie Smart Radford principal of West Side School in Millfield reports arrival of new teeters for playground use. Children enjoy the oper ation of the equipment and the school now has a supply of soft balls and bats for outdoor play.

Chauncey Jessie Smart Radford West Side School Millfield

Chauncey Ladies Aid Meeting Rescheduled to Friday

The Ladies Aid of the Millfield Methodist Church shifts its meeting from next Wednesday to Friday night April 16 at the home of Mrs Florence Pyle due to the Junior Class play. Members are asked to bring sandwiches for the menu.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the Millfield

Sons Return To Camp After Visiting Home

Chauncey report says Jack Schrappe at Fort McClellan and Bill Schrappe at Camp Bowie returned from emergency furlough due to Otto Schrappe s serious injuries from a rim striking his face while inflating a truck tire. He is recovering at home with slow improvement. Relatives visiting included Noah Bohner Ralph Porter Homer Simons and Otto Simons. Donnie and Annie Schrappe have been ill.

Chauncey Otto Schrappe Ellis Ave Jack Schrappe Fort McClellan Ala Bill Schrappe Camp Bowie Texas Noah Bohner Ralph Porter Columbus Homer Simons Otto Simons Greens Run Bohner Porter Donnie

Reverend Clarence Way to Speak at Chauncey Church of God

Rev Clarence Way will preach at the Church of God in Chauncey on Sunday morning and night. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a m and the Young Peoples meeting led by Ruth Lester precedes the evening sermon.

Chauncey Clarence Way Church of God In Young Peoples Ruth Lester

Carrie Channel to lead Plains Nazarene Sunday School

Mrs Carrie Chan nell will supervise the Plains Nazarene Church Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Rev Frank Noel is pastor The reading notes a postponed Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Bessie Pettit home led by Mrs Mabel Learned Smith

Chauncey Carrie Channell of the Plains Nazarene Frank Noel Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Learned Smith Bessie Pettit

Chauncey High Hosts Invitation Dance Tonight

Chauncey-Dover High School home economics sponsor Chauncey FLA invites the public to an invitation dance and benefit party at the high school auditorium tonight from 8 to 12. Proceeds support department activities and student programs.

Chauncey—Ttne Fla Chauncey-Dover High School

Lenten Services Planned by Glouster Methodists

The Glouster Methodist Church outlines a week of activities led by Rev. A. G. Winkle including Church School at 9:50 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:30 with the theme A Five Point Plan for Christian Living. A 7:30 p.m. Evening service features The Galilean Call and choir music. Additional notes cover church boards, Junior and Senior Leagues, and midweek Lenten and Training Class sessions led by Minister C. B. Tigner.

Glouster A. G. Winkle Methodist Church Earl S. Johnson Margaret Dunlevy CC. B. Tigner Tigner Lee Swartz

Glouster Church Sends Six to Cincinnati Seminary

The Church of Christ from Glouster announced six members attended an evangelistic conference at Cincinnati Bible Seminary last week. Minister C. B. Tigner led Rich ard Williams Homer Vian Jr John Tigner Joan Vian and Juanita Tigner all prospective students upon finishing Glouster High School.

Glouster Church of Christ Cincinnati Bible Seminary C. B. Tigner Richard Williams Homer Vian, Jr John Tigner Joan Vian Juanita Tigner Glouster High School Mary Janchius Roy Barnett Lois Balderson Herbert McDonald Cincinnati

Bishopville Church Plans Bible School and Sermon Series

The Bishopville Church of Christ will host Bible School preaching and communion at the usual hour. Sermon topic covers Luke's Gospel to the Greek as part of the Fourfold Gospel series. Before the sermon, the minister's daughter Joann Vian reports on her week at the Cincinnati Bible Conference.

Glouster Bishopville

Hollister School Notes List Service Members

An incomplete Hollister list names students serving their country. Readers are asked to send additions or corrections to Miss Black at Hollister School. The roster includes numerous surnames such as Adams, Bratka, Conway, Frazier, Gyure, Markins, Molnar, Skinner, Vore, and many others.

Hollister Miss Black Hollister School Harry D. Alberta Cappie Byron Adams Howard Adams Raymond B. Adams Andrew Andrews Aiden Andrews Vilas Bailey Elmer Bratka Fred Bratka David L. Brooks Ray Cartwright Wilbur Cartwright Robert Carey John Chauncey William Frank Christman Billy Cobb Charles Champlin Melvin Russell Conway Vila Alvin Hardy Andrew Hardy Fred Harper William Edward Harry Frank Hartley Andrew J. Hellyer John Max Hooper Kenneth Humphrey Dayton A. Hupp W. D. Jansen Harold Richard Jeffreys Jack Jewell Jack Juniper Wilfred J. Knott Paul R. Korpela Ambrose Leach Bernard D. Leach Amos Clifford Lenigar Raymond B. Long Billy Love Harry Love James Jack R. Vore John F. Weber William F. Withem Bill Withem Warren Withem Elvin Wilson Eugene Yarger Lewis Yonkoski William Phillip Young Marion Eugene Zarley William Cartwright

Service Men of Glouster Area Visit Home on 15 Day Furlough

GLOUSTER-P.F.C. and Mrs Larry Vaughan return from Hamilton Field California on a 15 day furlough. Larry serves in the Signal Corps while Mrs Vaughan holds a civil service job at the same field. Mrs Charles Kittle Jr and Mrs Charles Kittle Sr depart Thursday for Bowling Green Kentucky to visit ACS Charles Kittle Jr of the Enlisted Army Air Corps who has been transferred from Miami Beach Florida for basic training to attend State Teachers College. A cowboy can tie a steer with its own tall.

Glouster P.F.C Larry Vaughan Hamilton Field California Larry Signal Corps Vaughan Charles Kittle Jr Charles Kittle Sr Bowling Green ACS Army Air Coors Miami Beach Fla Bowling Green, Ky State Teachers College

Redlegs Close Bloomington Camp With Cubs Game

The Cincinnati Reds finish Bloomington drills today with a game against the Chicago Cubs who beat them at French Lick. Pitchers Clyde Shoun Elmer Riddle oppose Claude Passeau Bill Lee Lon Warneke. Two hour hitting session follows a stiff workout as the club trims to 27 players.

Bloomington Ind Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs French Lick Clyde Shoun Elmer Riddle Claude Passeau Bill Lee Lon Warneke Indianapolis Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Hank Sauer Damon Phillips Syracuse Bill McKechnie Reds

Detroit Red Wings Win Stanley Cup Title Again

Detroit defeats Boston 2 0 to capture the Stanley Cup for the third time in eight years and complete a fourth straight playoff victory for the favored Red Wings in a dramatic title run.

Boston Detroit Red Wings Wings Bruins Mator City

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Glouster reports a Men's Bible Class meeting in the church social rooms with devotions led by Minister Tigner and a potluck lunch. Members and guests shared readings talks as W. H. Stahl visited Athens and others hosted visitors from Frankfort and Washington D C. Louis Cairelli left for work on the steamer James H Reed sailing the Great Lakes.

Glouster Tigner Maude Williams D. E. Carr Carr B. Tigner Ernest Jones Earl Pough M. M. Bryson W. H. Stahl Athens Harper Williams Richard Frankfort Ind Thomas Williams W. H. Bentley Washington, D. C Andrew J. Viney Tuskegee Ala William H. Bentley Tuskegee Institute Louis Cairelli James H. Reed Great Lakes

Plan Honor Roll for War Service at Church Bible School

The Women's Council of the Church of Christ prepares to install a large Honor Roll listing every young man who attended or enrolled in the Bible School and who is now in war service at home or abroad.

Glouster Women’s Council of The Church of Christs Church of Its Bible School

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