Wartime Opening Day Showers Pitching Dominates
Major League openers across nine teams featured strong pitching with three shutouts and low offensive output. Max Lanier led St Louis with a two hit 2–0 win over Pittsburgh while Hank Wyse beat Cincinnati 3–0 as Chicago started 3–0.
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St. Louis
Max Lanier
Cardinals
Red Birds
Pittsburgh
Preacher Roe
Lanier
Roe
Gustine
Bucky Walters
Hank Wyse
Chicago
Reds
Don Johnson
Bill Nicholson
Phil Cavaretta
Walters
Nicholson
Mel Ott
Bill Voiselle
Jersey City
South Carolina
Boston
Hugh Luby
Hal Gregg
Leo Durocher
Phillies
Dick Barrett
Dodgers
Shibe Park
Freddy Fitzsimmons
the Brooks
Joe McCarthy
Buffalo
Grippe
Yankees
Hank Borowy
Wit
Hank
Johnny Lindell
Champs
Washington
Wallace
Nats
A’s
Philadelphia
Jack Kramer
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Cincinnati
Kramer
Pinky Higgins
George Caster
Vernon Stephens
Leland Fierce Rites To Be Held Thursday
Leland Fierce aged 44 died at his Hollister home Monday. He leaves his wife two children a son and a daughter his father Edward Fierce a brother Everett of Columbus and two sisters Mrs Elma Rinehart and Mrs Emma Hodgins both of Columbus Funeral services will be at United Brethren Church Hollister Thursday at 2 pm Rev Pay Standiford officiating burial at Maplewood.
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Glouster
Leland Fierce
Hollister
Edward Fierce
Everett
Columbus
Elma Rinehart
Emma Hodgins
United Brethren Church
Pay Standiford
Maplewood
Mrs. Lola Gillott Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs. Lola Gillott of Greens Run, who had a major operation at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital two weeks ago, was transported home by John S. Blower ambulance on Tuesday. Her sister Mrs. Harry Sharp accompanied her, and Mrs. Gillott thanks friends for the many cards received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Lola Gillott
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
Greens Run
John S. Blower
Harry Sharp, Trimble
Big Issue Looms Over NFL Team Count
The NFL faces the question of how many clubs will operate next fall after a rules committee approved several proposals. Major changes include bench coach communication limits, with penalties for out of bounds kickoffs, plus time saving and penalty equality measures.
Youth Meeting at Trimble Draws 600 Support
Nearly 600 residents attended a Trimble Township youth welfare meeting at J T High School auditorium. Principal Buell welcomed guests as Mrs Esta Haskins chaired the PTA event plus a varied program of singing, dances, solo performances, and legislative insight from Dr E LeFever and Judge Francis White. The gathering formed a permanent Trimble youth organization with Buell as president and Supt. Figley as vice president. A free will offering helped cover costs and future needs.
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J.T
Hollister
Grace Hemmer
Glouster
Margaret Summers
Jeannine Hines
Marion Byers
Girls’ Glee Club
Boys’ Glee Club
J.T. High School
Kasler
Richard Bunce
Logan High School
E. LeFever
Athens County
General Assembly
Francis White
Athens County Juvenile Court
Gilbert Courtney
Ralph Hines
Trimble Township
Lewis E. Buell
Thomas W. Figley
Glouster Schools
Buell
Eight Pupils Initiated GHS Honor Society
Eight Glouster High School juniors were named members of the National Honor Society during chapel exercises. Chosen were Mary Cheney Eileen Cherrington Cecelia Ginnan Juanita Tigner Richard Byers James Davis William Stahl and William Van Hall. Senior members led the ceremony and noted two likely members at other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
National Honor Society
Mary Cheney
Eileen Cherrington
Cecelia Ginnan
Juanita Tigner
Richard Byers
James Davis
William Stahl
William van Hall
Barbara Lent
Marion Byers
Margaret Summers
Jack Coffman
Study Club Sponsors Movie and Lecture
The Progressive Study Club presents a cancer control meeting at Glouster High School auditorium on Thursday at 8 pm. A sound film titled Choose to Live will be shown, followed by a lecture on cancer control by Miss Elsie Druggan of Ohio University. Admission is free for men, women, and youths.
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Glouster
Glouster High School
Elsie Druggan
Ohio Univerity
Progressive Study Club
Chauncey hosts dinner for local clergy and residents
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Allen of Chauncey entertained dinner guests Sunday at their Mill Street home. Attending were Rev. Robert Phillips of Marion Rev. and Mrs. Charlies E. Palmer of Chauncey M E Church Madeline Matheny and Wilma Allen both of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Elmer Allen
Mill St
Robert Phillips
Marion
Charlies E. Palmer
Chauncey M. E. Church
Madeline Matheny
Wilma Allen
Association Clubs Poised For Openers
About 30 000 baseball fans expected as the American Association starts its 1944 pennant race with opening games at Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville and St Paul. Milwaukee hosts St Paul in the lone day game while clubs eye positions and veteran shortages across the league.
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Columbus
American Association
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Association
Minneapolis
Toledo
Indianapolis
Shaughnessy Optimistic For International League opens season
New York The International League starts its 61st season with President Frank Shaughnessy predicting the league will finish first this year. Opening day pairings include Buffalo at Baltimore Montreal at Newark Rochester at Syracuse and Toronto at Jersey City. He cites wartime resilience and expects higher attendance aided by night games at Newark and Jersey City.
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New York
International Baseball League
Frank Shaughnessy
International League
Buffalo
Baltimore
Montreal
Newark
Rochester
Syracuse
Toronto
Jersey City
Shaughnessy
Glouster 500 club awards prizes to members
The Glouster 500 club met with Mrs. Evan Morgan on Monday. Two tables were in play with first prize to Mrs. Vern Lamborn, second prize to Mrs. Earl Morris, and guest prize to Mrs. Dane Miskel. Refreshments followed for guests and members including Mrs. Morris and hostess Mrs. Evan Morgan. The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion holds a meeting in Legion Hall Thursday at 7:30 with a program and refreshments.
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Glouster
500 Club
Evan Morgan
Vern Lamborn
Earl Morris
Dane Miskel
O. A. McDonald
Elizabeth Chute
Thomas Vaughn
Thomas W. Figley
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Rothwell Club Meeting Postponed to Next Thursday
The Rothwell Club session postponed from Thursday this week will now be held Thursday of next week at Mrs D A McDonalds home. Willing Workers Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church meets Friday at 7 30 pm in church social rooms with Mrs Esta Gardners committee in charge. Orpah Circle No 3 meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Willis Blowers Braun Street. Corporal and Mrs Ralph Rothery of San Francisco spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Shearly Northrop. Rothery and Miss Ruby Hart were recently married in Columbus Ohio. Edsel Northrop and son of Columbus spent the weekend with the Northrops. Edsel will soon go to the Navy.
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Rothwell Club
D. A. McDonald
Methodist Church
Esta Gardner
Willis Blower
Braun St
Ralph Rothery
San Francisco
Calif
Shearly Northrop
Rothery
Ruby Hart
Columbus
Edsel Northrop
Edsel
Navy
Rutland
Paul Winn
W.C.T.U
W.S.C.S
Goldie Anderson
Denver Bryant
S. P. West D. D
Quinn Chapel
A. M
Clyde Cravens
Mount Calm
W. Va
Sadie Miller
Athens
Kate Miller
M. E. Rathburn
Ivor Young and Sons
David
Ivor
Paul Bean
Frank. Bean
Bert Beard
Thelma Michael
Reverend Rowe to Preach at The Plains Nazarene Church
Walter F Rowe pastor of Nelsonville Nazarene Church will preach Wednesday at 7 30 p m in The Plains Nazarene Church making a local religious event note for residents in the area.
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Chauncey
Walter F Rowe
Nelsonville Nazarene
Plains Nazarene
Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Pro Football Rules
The piece notes rules chiefs say college code misses about twenty percent of on field events, prompting coaches to study veteran loopholes. It cites Beaver Island innovator Hugh Ray, the rise in opening day baseball crowds, and Philadelphia paper coverage. It also mentions Pete Moran billing near seventy thousand dollars, George Kell dispute on age, Greasy Neale dismissing kicks, Bud Bonar eyeing GI coaching posts, Ed Morgan runner up, and Capt Graham Smith recounting Lyons’ feats.
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Philadelphia
Hugh
Shorty) Ray
Beaver Island
Mich
Sign of the Times
Graham Smith
Detroit Lions
Pacific Front
Ted Lyons
Sacramento
Lyons
Ted
Boudreau Reassigns Indians Pitching for Postponed Opener
Rain halted the Indians opener with the White Sox pushing back the start. Lou Boudreau changed his pitching plan naming Al Lie Reynolds to start the home opener against Detroit at Cleveland Stadium Friday. Jeff Heath, signed Monday, awaits evaluation before any lineup changes by the manager.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Lou Boudreau
Allie Reynolds
Detroit
Cleveland Stadium
Friay
Reynolds
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Heath
Tribe
Heath
Former Chauncey Resident Dies in Columbus
Elizabeth Oliver 83, longtime Chauncey resident and widow of Thomas Oliver, died Tuesday at her Columbus home. Funeral at 76 Star Ave Columbus Friday April 21 at 1 p.m. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery with the funeral party arriving about 3 30. She leaves four daughters and one son Kathryn Stratton Dora eprenterso Carrie Hueston Lorene Porter and Jacob Turner. She was an aunt of Thomas Oliver of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Oliver
Thomas Oliver
Columbus
76 Star
Ave
Greenlawn
Oliver
Kathryn Stratton
Dora Eprenterso
Carrie Hueston
Lorene Porter
Bronxeville
New York
Jacob Turner
Cambridge
Glen Dickerson Weds Kay Owens in Norfolk
Harold Glen Dickerson and Miss Kay Owens were married Sunday at Holy Trinity Church in Norfolk. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dickerson Chauncey, served in the service and will likely be stationed in Norfolk. the bride works at the Naval Base. Attendants included the bride’s sister and an uncle, with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home in Chauncey before the couple plans to reside in Norfolk.
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Chauncey
Harold Glen
Jack) Dickerson
R. M
Emmett Dickerson
Kay Owens
George Owens
Norfolk
Holy Trinity Church
Kelley
Dickerson
Chauncey-Dover High School
Naval Base
Betty Dickerson Palmer
Weeks Family Furlough Visits Chauncey Kin
Master Sergeant Robert Weeks on furlough from England visits Chauncey with wife and son Jimmy of Bloomington Indiana to see sister Mrs Dorothy Staley and sister Mrs Bonnie Mullins and other friends in town.
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Chauncey
Robert Weeks
England
Jimmy
Bloomington
Ind
Dorothy Staley
Bonnie Mullins
Reynoldsburg Family Hosts Weekend Guests
Visit by Mr and Mrs Fritz Smith of Reynoldsburg and children Roger Sheila Sue and Janice plus Margaret Ellen Smith sister of Mr Smith and employed there to hosts Mr and Mrs Arthur J Smith at Ponon Fritz.
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Chauncey
Fritz Smith
Roger
Sheila Sue
Janice
Reynoldsburg
Margaret Ellen Smith
Arthur J. Smith
Fritz
Smith
Plains Group To Meet Thursday At Nazarene Church
CHAUNCEY Missionary Society of The Plains Nazarene Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church. Mrs Vera Bridgewater is president in charge. Mrs Carrie Channel will present the study book chapter. All interested are invited.
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Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Plains Nazarene Church
Vera Bridgewater
Carrie Channell
Mrs. Gertrude Brown Hosts Birthday Dinner in Millfield
Mrs. Gertrude Brown entertained Sunday at her Millfield home with a two course chicken dinner honoring daughter Mrs. Doris Theisen's birthday anniversary. Covers were set for Harold and Mrs. Sams and four daughters, John and Mrs. Theisen of Millfield, Hugo Theisen and son Ty of Athens, and the hostess.
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Chauncey
Gertrude Brown
Millfield
Doris Theisen
Harold Sams
John Theisen
Hugo Theisen
Athens
Chauncey Hosts Pendergrass Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass of Chauncey entertained Sunday dinner guests at their Jacobs Avenue home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Pendergrass and Mr and Mrs Pete Pendergrass with daughter Judy of Columbus. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jimmy Smith and daughter Nancy, Mrs Thomas Wolfe of Nelsonville, George Pendergrass, and Edna Mae Seiber of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Roy Pendergrass
Jacobs Ave
Charles Pendergrass
Pete Pendergrass
Judy
Columbus
Jimmy Smith
Nancy
Thomas Wolfe
Nelsonville
George Pendergrass
Edna Mae Seiber
Smith family learns son S/Sgt Jack Smith moved to New Guinea
Mr and Mrs Arthur J Smith Chauncey announce their son Staff Sergeant Jack Smith of the Amphibian Engineers has been transferred from the South Pacific to New Guinea. The notice notes his service and relocation.
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Chauncey
Arthur J. Smith
Jack Smith
South Pacific
New Guinea
Glouster Area Service Men On Leave
Cpl Arthur Janchius stationed at Camp Maxie Texas spends ten day furlough with wife and family in Glouster. Pic and Mrs Robert Cavey, stationed at a Mississippi camp, also spend ten day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John Cavey. After furlough he will report to Camp Howze Texas.
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Glouster
Cpl
Arthur Janchius
Camp Maxie
Texas
Pic
Robert Cavey
Mississippi
John Cavey
Howze
Most numerous fish named herrings across seas
Historical note claims herrings are the most numerous fish. It cites a prewar annual catch of 1,500,000,000 pounds from the North Sea and Atlantic coast. It also records Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History changing its name to the Chicago Natural History Museum.
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North Sea
Atlantic
Chicago
Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago Natural History Museum
Cote Favored In Boston Marathon
Gerard Cote of Montreal heads an 80 runner field in the Patriot's Day Boston Marathon hoping to become only the third runner to win this classic 26 mile 385 yard race twice. The wartime field heightens the race with high expectations as Cote seeks a second straight title.
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Boston
Boston A. A
Gerard Cote
Montreal
Cote
Hopkinton
Rutland Social Notes and Local Gatherings
Rutland social items note W C T U and WSCS meetings at local homes with refreshments, plus numerous visits and Easter gatherings. Warmer events include Denver Bryant’s funeral at the Methodist Church and a double wedding reception for Dale Siders and Rolland Mack with Linda Owens.
Bucky Walters Hurls Three Hitless In Loss To Cubs
Cincinnati fans see Bucky Walters lose 3–0 to the Cubs at Crosley Field as Chicago knots three hits in nine innings. Don Johnson and Cavarretta spark the scoring with a fourth inning single and a fifth inning rally, while Walters suffers run support drought with 30,154 in attendance.
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Bucky Walters
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky
Crosley Field
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
James G. Stewart
Walters
Hank Wyse
Don Johnson
Phil Cavarretta
Bill Nicholson
Johnson
Cavarretta
Ival Goodman
Nicholson
Gee Walker
Wyse
Reds
Eric Tipton
Eddie Miller
Steve Mesner
Elmer Riddle
Ed Hanyzewski
Chicago
D. Johnson
Cavaretta
Armen
Cnccuescare
Schuster
Mesner
Mueller
Walker
McCormick
TOR
Cennenne Oho
MEISE
Conevn- Wi F
de Mueller
Goodman
Tipton
oOff Wyse
Barr
Sears
Conlan
M'Carthy Home to Recuperate
Buffalo, N Y Joe McCarthy manager of the world champion New York Yankees has returned home to recuperate from an illness. Dr Arthur J Burker said he should be all right in about a week with rest and care. He had a cold bronchitis and influenza develops into the flu.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Arthur J. Burker
McCarthy
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