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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1943

Page

9

Bonus plan outlined at American Association spring meeting

Indianapolis AP report says George M Trautman announced a new bonus system replacing the old $12 000 players pool. The scheme splits half the pool between winners and runners up in the pennant race and Governors’ playoff, with the other half between those in the little world series. The league also set a later deadline for the 20 player limit moving from May 12 to May 29.

Indianapolis Ind Eorge M. Trautman Combus Ameran Association Baseball League Rautman Trautman American Association Terre Haute George Johnson A. A

Glouster Social Notes: Virginia Pride Weds Hussey in Louisville

Dr and Mrs Charles A Pride announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Boyd to Frederick MacLean Hussey of the US Army on March 6 at a Presbyterian church in Louisville Kentucky. Virginia, a Glouster High School and Ohio University graduate, teaches science at Commercial Point High School. Hussey, son of Mr and Mrs H D Hussey of Dayton, is a PFC stationed at Fort Knox in the finance department and also an Ohio University graduate.

Glouster Charles A. Pride Virginia Boyd Frederick MacLean Hussey United States Army Louisville Kentucky Glouster High School Ohio University Commercial Point H. D. Hussey Dayton P.F.C Fort Knox Lewis E. Buell Lewis Alice Maccombs Music Hall Frank Kearns Linda Kay Carroll Eddy Niles, O Gay Buchman Greta Gilwork Lucy Collins Columbus Charles Moody Johnny Moody Robert Brunton Ireland Brunton Cleveland Clinic Daugh Ralphins Warren, O Vern Scott Vern Marion Thompson John W. Thompson Main St S. John Wallace Lveen Hame Clyde Sellars Gloustes Fort Alfred Howard Sellars Arthur Wolfe Yila Ella Sellars Wade Cleveland Heights Dean Seltroit George Carter Joe Carter Carter Nord Cunningham Detroit John

Exhibition Baseball N York and Boston Nationals Clash in Scores

Exhibition games highlight a 15 3 Brooklyn loss to New York as pitching and lineup changes surface. Postponements surround several matchups with weather cancelations noted for Cincinnati Cleveland and St Louis doubleheader woes, while Philadelphia Buffalo games tied to early innings.

Cincinnati Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Buffalo

Training Camp Gossip and Spring Lineups Across Camps

Managers comment on pitching strength in Washington. St Louis reshuffles outfield as Glenn McQuillen enters Navy. Browns’ Sewell tabs Fred Sanford to pitch against the Cards. Red Sox suffer calf and wrist injuries to Al Simmons and Pete Fox amid spring action. Cubs and White Sox wrap Indiana camp after a Cubs win. White Sox’ three outfielders hampered by leg issues. Tommy Bridges to start for Tigers in Evansville as camp winds down after 6-4 win over Cubs.

ST. Louis Luke Sewell St. Louis Browns Chet Laabs Mike Kreevich Browns St. Louis Cardinals Glenn McQuillen Navy Sewell Fred Sanford Toledo Steve Sandra George Munger Howie Pollet Howard Krist Boston al Simmons Boston Red Sox Boston College Pete Fox Red Sox French Lick Ind Chicago Cubs White Sox Indiana Windy City Cubs Wally Moses Moose Solters Thurman Tucker Evansville Tommy Bridges Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Minneapolis Millers Tigers

Bagby to Start Indians Opener Against Detroit

Springfield report says Jim Bagby chosen by Lou Boudreau to pitch the Cleveland Indians in the American League opener vs Detroit next Wednesday. Bagby worked seven innings in an exhibition against Cincinnati and has not allowed an earned run this spring. Cincinnati-Cleveland game cancellations deprived about 3500 Richmond fans, with Reds promising to play St Paul Saints next week to make up.

Springfield Jim Bagby Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Detroit Tribe Bagby Cincinnati Reds Indians Tigers Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin New York Yankees Sarge Richmond Ind Ohio Reds St. Paul Saints Buckeye Diamondeers Cincinnati

Southern Zone Bass Season Closes Today

Anglers in the southern black bass zone had a last chance today as the season closes until June 1. The northern zone runs May 1 to June 15 and the Lake Erie district May 25 to June 30. The Ohio Conservation Commission split inland waters along a line near U S Highways 35 and 50 after bass spawn timing. The trout season opens tomorrow through September 15 with a seven inch minimum and six fish bag limit.

Don Waters Lake Erie Ohio Conservation and Natural Resources Commission Indiana State Line U. S. 50 Marietta Ohio

Lakin defeats Doty in Hartford boxing bout

Bobby Lakin fight verdict over Hartford's Red Doty as Lakin wins on points. The report notes the Hartford venue and weight classes. The second item states a war bond drive offering five buyers at 18.75 each to raise funds for a Garand rifle for a U S soldier.

U. S

Yankees Scribes Pick Yankees In Tight AL Race

The AP poll shows 56 of 74 writers naming the New York Yankees as the AL pennant favorite despite heavy losses to war service. Browns chase second with 437 votes as Indians and Red Sox contend for third. Tigers, White Sox, Senators follow in order.

NEW York New York Yankees Sam Associated Press The Yanks Yankees Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Red Sox Cleveland Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Washington Senators

Dover Juniors Present Class Play Tonight

Chauncey Dover High School students present the three act comedy Down On Aunt Abbies Farm tonight at 8 in the high school auditorium under director Miss Ruth Fiske.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ruth Fiske

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey District social notes list visits and guests including Miss Margaret Jandes of Chauncey in Logan and Miss Amy Jo Sanders of Columbus staying with her parents in Millfield. Other attendances include Misses Betty and Henrietta Heffken in Millfield, Mrs. Lara Tucker in Nelsonville, and Mrs. Christine Brown in Chauncey. Mrs. Anna Shields and family attended a funeral in Carbon Hill. Don Evener and family moved to Chauncey on W Jacobs Ave.

Chauncey Margaret Jandes Logan Amy Jo Sanders Columbus Carson Sanders Millfield Betty Henrietta Heffken Henry Heffken Lara Tucker Nelsonville Lawrence Reeves Christine Brown Chauncey- Dover Anna Shields George Williamson Jo Ann George Williamson Jr Co. M. Sanders Henry Osborne Don Evener W. Jacobs Ave

Week End Guests Visit Banfield Family in Chauncey

Week end guest Clifford Banfield Sr. employed at a Cleveland defense plant stayed in Chauncey with Mrs Banfield and family. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Clarence Banfield and daughter Mary Alice, and Mrs Fred Banfield of Orbiton. Mrs Banfield plans to join her husband Sergeant Fred Banfield at Fort Bragg North Carolina next week.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Cleveland

Johnson Joins Victory Bond Sale Branch on Victory Drive

Earl S. Johnson joins the local branch of the Victory Bond Sale committee on Victory Drive. He is not to be confused with Earl E. Johnson who leads the drive in the Trimble area.

Earl S. Johnson Glouster Earl Jonson Victory Earl E. Johnson Trimble

Entertains Guests at Noon Dinner

Miss Lallée Dan ford hosted a noon Sunday dinner for guests including Miss Merle Danford Miss Sara Easler Mrs Ruth Watkins Mrs Roy Dav is and daughter Ella May Miss Esta Cunningham and Mrs Jessie Sharp. The table was lovely with spring appointments.

Glouster Lallée Danford Merle Danford Sara Easler Ruth Watkins Roy Davis Ella May Esta Cunningham Jessie Sharp

Chauncey Jacob Frey, 89, Dies After Illness at Westboro

Jacob Frey of Chauncey and Westboro, father of Mrs. A L Jandas and matron of the County Home, died after a months illness. Funeral and burial were held at Westboro. Surviving eight children include Mrs. A L Goodwin Albert Frey Harry Frey Jacob Frey Jr Mrs Frank Latche August us Frey George Frey and Mrs Stella Jandes. Mrs Jandes assisted in care of her father and attended the funeral with other Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey Jacob Frey A. L. Jandas Westboro Cincinnati Frey A. L. Goodwin Albert Harry Frey Jacob Frey, Jr Dayton Frank Latche

Chauncey Soldier on Furlough at Home

Pvt. Glennis Vern Karns of Chauncey returned to his Fort Bragg unit after a one week furlough to visit his wife Ethel Karns his father Charles Karns and other relatives. Karns with parachute infantry has 20 jumps and has served two years with one year in parachute troops. His brother Dwight Karns and Pfe Dewey Augustine in the Medical Dept at Maxton also in service.

Chauncey Glennis Vern Karns Fort Bragg N. C Ethel Augustine Karns Charles V. Karns Dwight Karns Harriet Karns Ellis Ave Karns

Millfield Briefs Return from Weekend Visits

Mrs John Finnearty and son Johnnie with brother William Bescoe return to Millfield after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Finnearty and Mr and Mrs Everett Smith of Columbus. Seaman First Class Kenneth Brooks home on furlough visiting his parents. Pvt Frank Meszaros returns to camp after seven day furlough with his parents.

Millfield John Finnearty Johnnie William Bescoe Fred Finnearty Everett Smith Columbus Seaman Kenneth Brooks Rolland Brooks Frank Meszaros Joe Meszaros Sand Ridge

Sunday Visitors at Mrs Schoon Home

Sunday visitors from Chauncey and New Floodwood gathered at Mrs Mary Schoon’s house. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W E Hammond and Florence from Chauncey and Delbert Hammond with Ruthie, also from Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Ralph Perry and Betty Powell from New Floodwood, and Mrs Ellis Covert with Mr and Mrs Clyde Shingler and their daughter from Nelsonville.

Chauncey Mary Schoonover Belford Hammond New Floodwood W. E. Hammond Florence Delbert Hammond Ruthie Ralph Perry Columbus Betty Powell Ellis Covert Clyde Shingler Nelsonville

Class Meets for April Session at Parish House

Chauncey Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ held its April meeting at the Parish House. Carl Shafer read the meeting, and the social committee served ice cream and cake after the business session. Paul Porter and Clint Courtney arranged refreshments.

Chauncey Everyman’s Church of Christ Carl Shafer Paul Porter Clint Courtney

Colored Boys Dominate AAU Boxing Meet

Negro boxers captured six of eight 1943 AAU titles at Boston Garden with several repeat champions. Winners included Bob Foxworth and Samson Powell, 1942 champs, Leroy Jackson, Charles Cooper, Walter Moore, Charles Hunter, Jackie Floyd, and Tony Peppi who defeated Herky Kamensky for the 112-pound crown.

Boston Boston Garden Bob Foxworth St. Louis Samson Powell Cleveland Leroy Jackson U. S. Army Air Base Smyrna Tenn Charles Cooper Washington Aubrey Halderfield Little Rock Ark Jackie Floyd Philaddlphia Thomas Stenhouse Buffalo Tony Peppi Rugged Herky Kamensky Pittsburgh

Salutatorian and valedictorian named for J T class of 1943

Jacksonville Trimble high school selects Verda Faye Morrison as salutatorian with 93.94 average and Dorothy Ann Johnson as valedictorian at 94.25. Commencement set for May 26 with Prof C N Mackinnon of Ohio University delivering the address.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School Verda Faye Morrison Jacksonville Dorothy Ann Johnson C. N. Mackinnon Ohio University J. T Myrtle Easler Joanne Gooding Arthur Buell Bernice Stoltz Miss Liberty Lewis Buell Ann Anderson Norman Schoeman J-T Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital Norman Ohio

WCTU Meeting Held at Methodist Church

WCTU gathered in the Methodist Church social rooms Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. Bingman presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. A. G. Winkle, and the study titled Children and Young People was discussed. Refreshments were served to eight members by hosts Mrs. Vernon and Mrs. Peugh.

Glouster W.C.T.U Methodist Church A. Bingman A. G. Winkle Alonzo Orms L.T.L A. A. Gessell Earl Peugh C. G. Vernon Youth Temperance Council Vernon Peugh

Ladies Auxiliary Special Meeting At Eagles Hall

Jacksonville ladder Ladies Auxiliary set a special meeting at the Eagles Hall on April 14 urging all members to attend for discussion of business of special importance.

Jacksonville—Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Hall

Fullerton's Roundup noted for oddities and sports chatter

A jumble of anecdotes from Fullerton's Roundup touches on America Wortdesses a butterfly collector and boxer memory, Steelers coach talks at a Chicago pro meeting, Navy Pier baseball eligibility for Lieut Ted Lyons, and Tigers camp fielding notes on Dick Wakefield with errors and defensive stats highlighted.

Chicago Art Keisling Pittsburgh Steelers Bert Bell Bill Dudley Bell Keisling Dick Biffle Biffle Dudley Kessling Navy Pier Ted Lyons Marines Tigers Dick Wakefield Texas

Glouster Board Rehires Teachers and staff

At a Glouster Board of Education meeting the district rehired for next year Mrs. Lou Munden Mrs. Bessie Rose Mrs. Mildred Davis and Miss Leona Pickard Raymond Connett is hired half time as music teacher Continuing contracts auto reemployment applies to Sara Kasler Lalla Danford Dora Erwin Rachel Murray Pauline Myers Nell McCann Ruth Watkins Olive McKee and Frances Thomas Thomas W Figley remains superintendent L. G. DeLong high school principal No new applicants were considered due to enrollment uncertainty Joe Nelson rehired as fireman Fred Heck as attendance officer Sophie LaFollett and Harry Vaughan as janitors.

Thomas W. Figley L. G. DeLong Joe Nelson Fred Heck Sophie LaFollett Harry Vaughan

Servicemen of Glouster Area Depart for Camps

Glouster area servicemen report furloughs ending as several members leave for military camps. Cy Rockhold travels with parents to a Mississippi camp, Dick Buchman recently stationed in Australia transfers to intelligence battalion, Clyde Sellars moves from Fort Lewis to California, Thomas Williams Jr and Cecil Morgan leave for Camp Endicott R1 and anticipate transfer to a California camp.

Glouster Cy Rockhold Mississippi C. K. Rockhold Mr. Rockhold Clyde Sellars Fort Lewis Wash California Thomas Williams Jr Cecil Morgan Camp Endicott R. 1

Auxiliary To Meet Thursday Evening

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in American Legion Hall. Mrs Sam Kleinman will lead the Pan American program. Members should bring scissors and canceled sales tax stamps. Refreshments will be served by Esta Heskins committee.

Glouster Amercan Legion American Legion Hall Sam Kleinman Gements Estai

Skinner Brothers Serving in Armed Forces Listed

Private Ellis Skinner returning from furlough to Fort Meade joins five Skinner brothers in the service. Lawrence left last week. Davies Davne Jay Dallas Ellis Willard and Lawrence are named among those in service. Families visiting include Jud and Albert Skinner and many relatives from Glouster and nearby towns. Addresses for letters to the servicemen available through their Derthick mother.

Glouster Ellis Pete) Skinner Jud Skinner Camp J. T. Robinson Ark Fort George G. Meade Skinner Lawrence Skinner Albert Skinner Sammy Millfield Marjorie Sabo Johnnie Ronnie Prentice Sue Virginia Chancey Bud Trace Mary Kelly Kay Barbara Dayton Charles Handa Jerry Gene Skinner Cleveland Dan Cox Tommy Gail Linda Lou Dorothy Skinner Derthick Davne Jay Dallas Willard Lawrence States

Glouster Boy Scouts Invest New Troop at Plains

Scouts of Troop No 72, led by Ralph Hines and Karl S Johnson, plan an evening meeting at 6 30 to travel to The Plains and invest boys in a new troop. They also organize a Saturday trip to plant seedlings and other work from 9 00 a m to 4 p m with lunch. Joe Nelson is praised for a front lawn fence at the high school.

Glouster Ralph Hines Karl S. Johnson Boy Scouts Plains Hines Johnson Joe Nelson

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