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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1944

Page

7

Indians and Reds Meet Today in Gem City Exhibition

Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds travel to Dayton for the third game in a five game exhibition series. Reds own 4–0 in spring contests while Indians have won only one. Yesterday Cincinnati beat Cleveland 8–4 in Richmond. Manager Bill McKechnie aims to treat exhibitions seriously.

Dayton Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Reds Reds Indians Mee Richmond Ind Cincinnati Boys Bucky Walters Cleveland Joe Beggs Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Zimer Riddle

Dodgers Triumph In Wartime Benefit Game At Ebbets Field

Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Phillies 13 to 11 in a Red Cross charity game at Ebbets Field. Highlights include Louis Olmo’s triple and steal of home, Augie Galan homering left handed off Wilbur Reeser, and notable fielding miscues amid a busy wartime schedule across the National and American leagues.

New York Dodgers Dodger Red Cross Ebbets Field Brooklyn Phillies Fred Fitzsimmons Hilda Chester Fitz Bill Hart Stretch Schultz Dixie Walker Louis Olmo Olmo Augie Galan Wilbur Reeser ST. Louis Browns Max Lanier Bud Byerly Red Birds Jack Kramer Chicago Orval Grove Hank Wyse Comiskey Park Thornton Lee Sox NEW York Yankees Spud Chandler Pittsburgh Pirates Virgil Spud) Davis NEW York Giants Homer Hugh Luby Polo Grounds Yanks Boston Braves Red Sox Braves Field al Javery Emmet O'Neill Bob Coleman

Mine foremen join Red Cross drive with $21 total

Following miners at Mine 25 who donated $2 per man the foremen not affected by the check also pledge to contribute this week. Their $21 adds to the Dover Red Cross goal, helping an over-subscribed appeal grow further.

Chauncey Dover

Bullochs Return From Columbus Visit and Local Stops

Mr and Mrs John Bulloch and relatives including Ersel Elaine and Robert Bulloch and Mr and Mrs Dalmus Bulloch came back Monday after a few days in Columbus with Floyd Bulloch Ernest Bulloch and families. Roy Bulloch on three day leave from Camp Custer visited relatives. They were guests of Green Stevens Columbus and also went to St Paris with James Bulloch and Wanda. They attended services where Rev James Bulloch is pastor.

Chauncey John Bulloch Ersel Elaine Robert Bulloch Dalmus Bulloch Columbus Floyd Bulloch Ernest Bulloch Pfe Roy Bulloch Camp Custer Mich Green Stevens St. Paris James Bulloch Wanda Lizzie Jones James. Bulloch

Bobcats Open Season With Uncertain Lineup

Ohio University prepares to face Ohio State in Columbus as the Bobcats' opening lineup remains unsettled. Pitching certainty centers on Johnny Muldovan as the probable starter with Don Grate lined up as the foe's likely opponent, based on last season's impressions.

Ohio University Ohio State Columbus Bobcats Ohio Nine Bobcat Johnny Muldovan Don Grate

Dates Set for Closed Spring Season on Black Bass

The Inland Fishing District splits into two zones for largemouth smallmouth and Kentucky black bass. In the northern zone only angling is allowed from May 1 1944 to June 15 1944. In the southern zone angling is restricted from April 15 1944 to May 31 1944. Fishermen must keep conservation orders on file with county clerks.

Ohio Indiana Line Marietta Pymatuning Lake Kentucky Conservation and Natural Resources Commission Ohio Conservation and ‘Natural Resources Commission

Dyer Sees Prosperous Cardinal Farm System

Eddie Dyer, Cardinal coordinator, predicts a strong farm system in wartime baseball. He notes record signings and many prospects, but says returning service players will need conditioning and careful classification as teams assess who is ready for the big leagues. Training in the south will aid players coming back.

New York Eddie Dyer Farflung Cardinal Branch Rickey Cardinal Dyer St. Louis Deep South Southern Sun

Ohio jockey hurt in Pimlico track pile up

In the first race at Pimlico two jockeys were injured when Sea Letter fell in the stretch knocking down Disto. Conn McCreary from St. Louis reportedly suffered internal injuries while Martin Bletzacker of Somerset, Ohio appeared to have an injured back on Disro.

Baltimore M. Hunt Sea Letter Pimlico F. S. Fawcett Conn McCreary St. Louis Martin Bletzacker Somerset

Dover Young People Attend Nelsonville Youth Meeting

Chauncey and Greens Run Trimble Church of Christ groups plan baptismal services then join the county inter church youth group at the Nelsonville Church of Christ. The Sunday schedule lists speakers Gilbert Courtney and Glaze Thompson at Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield and the Nelsonville event expected to exceed 100 in attendance.

Chauncey Nelsonville Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Chauncey District Social and Personal Highlights

Easter visits and illness pass among Chauncey area residents. Ruth Hartley spent Easter with Sgt. Lee Hartley in Washington D C. Dennis Dailey and family visited James Dailey in Lower Plains amid his illness. Other locals shared visits with kin across Lower Plains Athens Jer seyville and Millfield area. The Chauncey Ladies Aid held a meeting at Mrs Daniel Fulton’s home led by Mrs Mabel Smith.

Chauncey Ruth Hartley Sergeant Lee Hartley Washington, D Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Daniel Fulton Mabel Smith

Family furlough brings home Charles Gilbert Childress

Charles Gilbert Childress returns home on a 20 day furlough from service twenty months after induction. He has served in the Aleutians the past year where he saw action. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Russell Childress and family with sister Hazel Post and brother Amos Childress also home. Russell Childress is improving after a recent mining accident. A dinner honoring Pfe C G Childress was hosted by Mrs Tish Childress with Hazel Post Amos Childress and Russell Childress as guests. A letter from Sergeant Dennis H Childress wounded in Italy on January 5 says he is recovering well in a hospital there and eager to rejoin his unit.

Cernicey Pfe Charles Gilbert Childress Russell Childress Aleutians Hazel Childress Post Akron Amos Childress Toledo Charles Gilbert Chauncey Mine Tish Childress Mill St Chauncey Pfe. C Italy

Entertain Parents As Week End Guests

Chauncey hosts include Mr and Mrs Car roll Tippett with children Carolyn and Russell. Visitors include Mrs Tippett's parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus and Gordon Mingus of Columbus. Also present are Mr and Mrs Joe Baldy and children Larry and Sharon of Erie Pa. Other guests from Charleston Huntington Gallipolis and Corning are noted.

Chauncey Carroll Tippett Carolyn and Russell Tippett Herbert Mingus Gordon Mingus Columbus Joe Baldy Larry Sharon Erie Aug. Baldy Charleston W. Va Paul Fiske Huntington James Danner Gallipolis Baldy Mary Baldy Corning

Services at Church of God Chauncey This Sunday

The Church of God in Chauncey offers services starting at 9 30 with Sunday School led by Howard Pennell. Preaching by Pastor Clarence Way at 10 30 and 7 30. Young People meet at 6 15 led by Flo Kelzenburg. Beetster was observed with a child program in the morning and a night playlet by youths. attendance 64.

Chauncey Church of God Howard Pennell Clarence Way Young Peoples Flo Kelzenburg Beetster

Ladies Aid Quilting Circle Meets at Chain M E Church

The Ladies Aid of the Chain M E Church held an all day quilting session at the church on Wednesday and will gather again next Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Lizzie Harvey Mrs Fanny Palmer Mrs Blanche Chaplin and Mrs Bessie Nicholson.

Chauncey Ladies Aid of the Chain M. E. Church Lizzie Harvey Fanny Palmer Blanche Champlin Bessie Nicholson

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Early 1940s Baseball and Tennis Issues

United States Lawn Tennis Association struggles to distribute tennis lessons to schools while proxy Holcombe Ward urges rapid spring expansion. Baseball officials note high costs limit nationwide beginner guides, as Yanks and Giants broadcast falls slice into duties. Lou Little, Al Schacht depart roles, and players like Emil Verban show grit in camps amid roster changes. The piece also notes family ties to St. Louis partisans.

New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Holcombe Ward W. G. Bramham

Puerto Rico federation outlines winter goodwill tour schedule

Puerto Rico's insular basketball federation lists a tentative winter goodwill tour with a schedule against southern and southwestern colleges. Dates are provided and labeled subject to confirmation by each college.

Puerto Rico Insular Basketball Federation

Tris Speaker Receives Crippled Children Award

Cleveland veteran Tris Speaker, famed center fielder and former Indians manager, was given the Society for Crippled Children distinguished service award for the year’s greatest contribution to the charity. At 56, the Grey Eagle is society vice president and Easter sales chairman and conducts annual fund drives.

Cleveland Tris Cleveland Indians Society For Crippled Children Grey Eagle

Akron man elected temporary president of baseball federation

Bill Quigley a 29 year old amateur baseball man ager was elected temporary president of the Greater Akron Baseball Federation Frank Anderson secretary announced last night

Akron Bill Quigley Greater Akron Baseball Federation Frank Anderson

Hollister P T A Members Host Dinner and Events

Hollister P T A members served a chicken dinner to the Hollister Basketball Club on April 6. Rev J B Maffett spoke, and coach John Mingus received a desk ink well as a club gift. The evening ended with dancing and a film about Life in the Big House.

Hollister Hollister P.T.A Robert Cooper Thomas Hardy Leta ‘Westfall John Mingus Christine Wemmer J. B. Maffett Athens Danny Kovach A. G. Winkle Edward Phelps First Christian Church Ec Dement Miss Black Mrs. Cooper Hollister School Angeline Docie Billy Keith Betty Jane Losey Billy Andrews Billy Byers Donna Hardy Juanita Stansberry Harold Milhoan Mary Rankin Mary Lou Frazier Sarah Stansberry Mary Lois Reynolds Lee Love Billy Brunton Emma Jean Lowery Thomas la Carte Ralph Robinson James Andrews Gerald Lee Andrews George Coffman Rose Bailey

Service Men of Glouster Area News

Mrs. Lucille Thompson learns her son-in-law Jimmy Easley has been transferred from Jackson Mills hospital to Butler Pa after an injury to his heel. He can now walk on crutches. Charles Vernon, stationed at Camp Perry on Lake Erie, visits grandparents in Jacksonville and friends in Glouster during a ten day furlough with his parents in Akron.

Lucille Thompson Jimmy Easley Jackson Mills Butler Charles Vernon Camp Perry Lake Erie Russell Davis Jacksonville Glouster Fee Harry Vernon Akro

Palos Child Struck by Car on Glouster Street

Eight year old Rosalie Docie of Palos was struck while crossing Main Street after missing a school bus. She suffered extensive scrapes and bruises but no broken bones. The driver halted, left the scene, and fled. license number was obtained and patrol alerted.

Glouster Rosalie Docie Alex Docie Palos Main Street Hollister Rev A. G. Winkle Winkle Althoug Chet Love B. R. Angle Fred Heck Highway Patrol

Bulloch Family Honors Son with Friday Chicken Dinner

Bulloch family hosted a two course chicken dinner Friday to honor their son Dalmus Bulloch who left for Army induction. Present were Dalmus Bulloch Mrs Pauline Bulloch and Mr and Mrs John Bulloch.

Chauncey John Bulloch Dalmus Bulloch Pauline Bulloch Ersel Elaine Robert Bulloch

Carrie Chan nell to Lead Plains Nazarene Sunday Services

Mrs. Carrie Chan nell will conduct Sunday School at The Plains Nazarene Church Sunday at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship. Zina Wharton is pianist and Vera Bridgewater song leader. Mrs. Mary Stalder will conduct the Young Peoples meeting.

Chauncey Carrie Channell The Plains Nazarene Zina Wharton Vera Bridgewater Mary Stalder Young Peoples Meeting

Daughter in WAVES Writes Home From Plattsburg

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Ralph McKibben at 208 May Ave report a letter from their daughter Melvene McKibben Yeoman third class in the WAVES stationed at Plattsburg New York. She says she likes her work and has taken the place of three Navy men who went aboard ship.

Chauncey Ralph McKibben May Ave Melvene McKibben Plattsburg New York

Chauncey Seaman Leaves for Nine Months at Sea

Chauncey Charles McKibben son of Mr and Mrs Ralph McKibben of 208 May Ave Chauncey received his call for the lake branch of the Merchant Marine and departed by bus to Cleveland to board the Champlain for a nine month voyage The Chauncey M E Church will show a Passion Play reel Sunday night in a closing service led by Rev Robert Phillips of Marion.

Chauncey Charles McKibben Ralph McKibben May Ave Lake Branch The Merchant Marine Cleveland Champlain Chauncey M. E Robert Phillips Marion

Services in Glouster Churches Schedule

Rev A G Winkle lists Sunday services for Methodist Church with Church School at 9 30 a m led by C A Bingman and singing directed by M M LeFavor with pianist Mrs J H Elias Morning worship at 10 50 topic Can I Be Christian In Our World Evening worship at 7 30 pastor sermon The Danger of Following Jesus from Afar Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 A church membership class begins Sunday April 16 at Sunday School hour At Church of Christ Bible School at 9 0 0 superintendent Delmar Gladden directs music Communion at 10 followed by sermon Greatest Power Within the Reach of Man Rev Tigner ill but not preaching Sunday mid week prayer at 7 30 O C Rangel

Jesus Methodist Youth Fellowship Church of Christ Delmar Gladden E. K. Peugh Tigner

Missionary Society Meets in Trimble

The Shelton Missionary Society of the Church of Christ at Trimble met at Mrs. William Sisson's home with 16 members and one guest. Activities centered on the Christian Home theme with devotionals, readings, and a playlet “Happy Birthday, Moms.”

Gertrude Rainey Eva Gooding Joanne Gooding Zoe Herrold Betty Addington Fileen Leake Maxine Heiser Emma McClelland Hazel Raber Pearl Christman Hattie Sawyer Ada Frances Brunton Anita Sisson Lanny Nancy Leake

Hussey Couple Visiting Pride Family in Louisville

Cpl and Mrs Fred Hussey of Louisville Kentucky are visiting Mrs Hussey's parents Dr and Mrs C A Pride. They plan to return to Louisville after a short stay.

Glouster Cpl Fred Hussey Louisville

Paul Brown Nearing Great Lakes Coaching Link

Lt Paul Brown Ohio State head coach heads to Chicago and Great Lakes Naval Training Station for possible duties as head coach of the station grid team. He predicts a more balanced 1944 college season and notes wartime student composition affects competition.

Paul Brown Great Lakes Columbus Ohio State Michigan Lieutenant Brown Ohio State University Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station Brown Naval Commission Paul D Tony) Hinkle Ohio State Massillon High School Purdue Michigan Buck

Lola Slay Hosts 64th Birthday Dinner in Glouster

Mrs Lola Slay held a birthday dinner Monday for her mother turning 64. Grandchildren Billy Bobby Terry Lee Sharon Kay Slay attended along with honor guest Mrs Malinda Oiler who received cards and gifts. Dorothy Howard Worthy Matron calls Thea Chapter O E S members to meet for church service at 7 15 Sunday and Marcellite Rebekah Lodge schedules a Saturday meeting at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall with all members urged to attend.

Glouster Lola Slay Gus Faust Billy Bobby Terry Lee Sharon Kay Slay Malinda Oiler Slay Dorothy Howard Thea Chapter O. E Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Local births and service notices from Glouster area

Alfred White of Hollister was taken to Cherrington Hospital for observation and treatment. A son named Larry Paul was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kasler in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. The father serves at Camp Gordon Johnson Florida. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dust and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Easler. Ralph and Bob Henry of Detroit visited family in Glouster. Sgt. Evert Henry, home on leave, will return to Fort Henry California. Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Brandt visited and moved to Ithaca New York for Cornell University work. Mrs. Lewis Clark traveled to Lexington Kentucky to visit Col. Joe Miner and Kay Miner in Hawaii. Kenneth Sawyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sawyer, is also in Hawaii. Trimble residents visited Columbus relatives Charles and Clyde Sellars and Carol Ann Blosser for the weekend.

Alfred White Hollister Cherrington Hospital John S. Blower Bill Kasler Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Larry Paul Camp Gordon Johnson Florida Harry Dust Trimble Heights Harmon Easler Ralph Bob Henry Detroit Glouster Ithica N. Y Brandt Agricultural Department Cornell University Lewis Clark Trimble Lexington Joe Miner Kay Miner Col Hawaii Kenneth Sawyer Kenneth James Sawyer Clyde Sellars Carol Ann Blosser Columbus Charles Sellars Alfred Howard

Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Leagues

A summary of exhibition games includes Cincinnati defeating Cleveland and Chicago tied with 2 0 in 10 innings, St Louis splits with New York and beat St Louis, New York beats Brooklyn 18 to 11, Philadelphia wins over Buffalo and Philadelphia ace 9, Washington tops Detroit 9 to 1 with Curtis Bay Coast Guard listed, Freeman Field hosts a 5 run clash.

Chicago St. Louis New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Buffalo Curtis Bay Coast Guard Washington Detroit Freeman Field

Women's AAU Aquatic Meet Opens Today

The three day national senior women s swimming and diving championships begin in Oakland at the Athens Club pool with trials at 1 30 p m and finals at 7 45 p m Tonight features the 100 yard freestyle one meter diving and 300 yard individual medley Marie Corridon 14 of New York and Ann Curtis 18 of San Francisco are top sprint contenders Anne K Ross 20 of Brooklyn defends 1 and 3 meter diving Nancy Merki 17 of Portland leads 300 yard medley. Gov John Bricker attends as finals for 400 yard freestyle 100 backstroke 220 breast and 440 free take place Saturday night. Elimination events run afternoons Sunday includes 100 breast 3 meter springboard 220 free and 300 medley relay.

Oakland Calif America A.A.U Athens Marie Corridon San Francisco Ann Curtis Anne K. Ross Brooklyn Nancy Merki Multnomah Portland Ore John Bricker Ohio

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Gem City Chauncey District Dennis Dailey McConnellsville Lower Plains James Dailey G. W. Shafer Albany Bessie Moore Harry Lawrence Shields Charles Gladys Shields Ladies Aid Fullerton’s Sports Roundup Lou Little Columbia al Schacht Giants Tim Cohane Alaska Leo Durocher Emil Verban St. Louis Cardinals Lou Klein Verban Lou Emil Yugoslavia Navy Plains Garvin Aerenne Nel Jones Turrell Harris Vans Goodman Soceeeene Tinkham Hall Ooceeees Kennedy Atone Blind Batchelder Men Nnne Kail Channell Anesee Eusnouasen S Johnson Ee Marines— Thompson R. Marshall McDonald Anwen Marcinko Wroton Anencovas Feeonce Scenananens L. Marshall O'Engleskind Manning Fick Aanacancate Shafer Jewett Quigley Glouster Street Missionary Society Harold Harrison Lodge Atlas Store Rainbow Manhattan Kyle Clifford Minnesota Kittle Lumber & Supply Company Glouster, Ohio Ning
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