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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

7

Bobcats Rally Past Otterbein for Second Win

Ohio University baseball crushed Otterbein 11 to 1 as Wylie pitched eight scoreless innings and batted in three runs. Wylie allowed three hits, struck out twelve, and collected three hits himself, driving in the go ahead runs and sealing the victory for Ohio.

Wedneday Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Se Pace Bobcats Otterbein Mark Wylie Ohio University Wylie Bobcats Cardinals Croney Backes Dick Rich Han Siler Maroney Wye Plura Jack Hines Donelson Conley Steed Jim Mackey Plura Iked Zezech En Wild Pjura Swern Wendt Smith Mackey Gribler Hines Onley Zezech Iby Rich Rich

Gas Ration Claim Deadline Impacts T Ration Renewals

Washington reports that truck and taxi operators with T gasoline rations must claim second quarter allowances by April 30 or face withholding until the Office of Defense Transportation reexamines their need. An OPA ruling directs local boards to withhold renewal of any transport ration not claimed within the first 30 days of a quarter, until further instructions from ODT. The move aims to stop issuance of rations to operators whose originally certified needs no longer apply.

Washington Office of Defense Transportation Office of Price Administration ODT Opa ODT

Baseball scores from yesterday in National and American leagues

National: Philadelphia 4 New York 3 in 12 innings. Brooklyn 11 Boston 3. Chicago at Pittsburgh postponed. Cincinnati 10 St Louis 3. American: Philadelphia 8 New York 4, Boston 5 Washington 4. Association: No games scheduled.

Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Washington Association National Club Anne Aseasons American Club Detroit Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Cleveland Hal Trosky Joe Cronin Red Sox Indians Luke Sewell Browns Rudy York Pinky Higgins Athletics

Opening Day Draws Large Crowds Across AA League

Major league fans anticipate a strong opening day turnout with more than 25 000 expected across four American Association cities weather permitting. St Paul hosts Milwaukee as Louisville battles Columbus featuring strong mound battles from Jim Wilson and Ken Burkhart potentially drawing 4 000 fans.

St. Paul Saints

Grayson Sees Cards Winning by July Fourth Meet

New York dispatch predicts the St Louis Cardinals will clinch the National League flag by July 4 facing a weak schedule, with a possible World Series meeting against the Yankees. Analysts note wartime drafts thin rosters, while the American League pursues Washington and Chicago as strong contenders.

New York Cardinals Red Birds Lou Klein Billy Southworth Emil Verban Columbus New Orleans Red Blazers Yankees Spud Chandler Tiny Bonham Joe McCarthy Washington Rollie Hemsley Rupperts Bill Drescher Bill Dickey Joe Gordon Snuffy Stirnweiss Don Savage Bill Johnson Senators

Dover Flier Still Missing After War Department Notice

Mrs. Mabel Learn ed Smith of Millfield received a War Department letter Tuesday confirming her son First Lieut. Bert Smith remains listed as Missing In Action since March last year. Bert, a bombardier, was lost at Burma India. Her other son First Lieut. William Smith, a navigator bombardier, reports arrival in England. Her eldest son John serves in the Navy.

Chauncey Mabel Learned Smith Millfield War Department Bert Smith Smith Burma India

Garrison Hamilton Rites Held Monday

Chauncey couple M r and Mrs Thomas R Hamilton attended the funeral of Thomas R Hamiltons uncle Garrison Hamilton at Fin Sterwald Funeral Home Pomeroy Burial followed in New Marshfield cemetery Hamilton a native of Athens County long time Middleport resident Relatives from Chauncey Nelsonville and New Marshfield attended His wife had died earlier He leaves two daughters living at Carbondale

Chauncey Thomas R. Hamilton Pomeroy Garrison Hamilton Finsterwald New Marshfield Hamilton Athens County Middleport Nelsonville Carbondale

Oliver Family Reports Overseas Service and Navy Leave

Thomas Oliver Chauncey reports their son William Oliver of the Marine Corps left for overseas duty in California while their other son Harry Oliver of the Navy was home on leave in Miami Florida. Pauline Bullock Simpson announces birth Kenneth Allen eleven pounds at Bailey Run. Morristown Holiness Church holds weekly cottage prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm at the Sanborn home Bailey Run.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver William Oliver Marine Corps California Oliver Harry Oliver Navy Miami Fla Chester Simpson Pauline Bullock Bailey Runnaby Kenneth Allen Howard Simpson Millfield Blaine Bullock Bailey Run Morristown Holiness Church Cecil Sanborn

Reverend Ray Pidcock Announces Stewart Services

Chauncey pastor Rev. Ray Pidcock of Morris town Church and Pilgrim Holiness Church at Stewart announces services Saturday April 29 at 8 p m in Stewart church. Andrew McKinney of Morristown Church to lead with special vocal and instrumental music. McKinney will also play the trap drums after preaching.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Morristown Church Pilgrim Holiness Church Stewart Stewart Church Andrew McKinney Mr. McKinney

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District Social and Personal reports an Adult Class from the First Church of Christ meeting tonight in the Parish House for a miscellaneous shower honoring bride Mrs. Mary Lou Ferrel Thompson. Mrs. Daniel Fulton hosts Millfield Needle Club gathering. Mrs. Andrew McKinney returns from a week in Leon West Virginia with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Love.

First Church of Christ Church Parish Mary Lou Ferrel Thompson Daniel Fulton Millfield Needle Andrew McKinney Leon W. Va Charles Love

Trimble Two Council Calls Members to Athens Meeting

GLOUSTER Princ Lewis E Buell of J T High School presides over Trimble Two Council on Youth Problems urging all members to attend the Athens gathering today with an evening session at the First Methodist Church. Dr Crane will deliver an address on Youth Problems and Our Challenge.

Eagles Aerie to Hold Regular Initiation Thursday

Ralph Parks W P of Mohawk Aerie No 1034 Jacksonville announces the regular initiation is moved to Thursday evening April 27 replacing Sunday He requests all members be present Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Ralph Parks W. P Mohawk Aerie No Fraternal Order of Eagles Jacksonville

Great Grandson Visit Featured in Glouster News

Mr and Mrs T D Lewis traveled to Dearborn Michigan to visit relatives and meet their new great grandson Thomas born to Everett and his wife. Everett formerly resided in Glouster. Ruth Watkins seeks to add three names to the third grade Honor Roll Dianne Swart Elizabeth Ann White and Anggludith Lynn Zimmer.

Glouster T. D. Lewis Dearborn, Mich Thomas Everett Lewis Everett

Scholastic and College Baseball Needs Highlighted

A Fullerton roundup surveys opinions from Southern Coach and Athlete Birmingham Connecticut Indiana and minor league HQ on baseball in schools and colleges. It calls for better coaching equipment less player poaching more community support and a possible summer program linking with the American Legion tourney to keep players active through the season.

New York Birmingham Ala Connecticut Indiana John W. Holdeman Elkhart High School American Legion

Browns Can Equal Early Win Record

Browns chase a tie for the modern AL season-opening win streak as they have six straight wins led by Luke Sewell. Cardinals and Giants faltered in other games while Dodgers, Athletics, Red Sox posted results. Mexico City bout plans for Zurita and Beau Jack were called off.

St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Luke Sewell Browns Yankees New York Giants Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Mort Cooper Elmer Riddle Buster Adams Charley Schanz San Diego Adams Schanz Brooklyn Boston Dodgers Bob Chipman Connie Mack Johnny Lindell Ernie Bonham Boston Red Sox Washington Mexico City Juan Zurita Beau Jack Augusta George Parnassus Zurita

Round Ring Approved in Debut Match

The round ring debuted in a wrestling match drawing praise from grapplers. Ivan Rasputin and Pat Fraley praised its speed and lack of corners. Russ Newland, AP editor, had suggested the idea months earlier naming it the Newland Ring. Rasputin won two falls to Fraley's one.

San Francisco Ivan Rasputin Pat Fraley Boston Russ Newland Associated Press

Glouster Civic Group Plans Youth Work and Lecture

Glouster Kiwanians met at the Gordon Hotel dining room to discuss supporting a Jacksonville-Trimble youth program set for April 17 and to stay in touch with the Underprivileged Child committee. Rev. A G Winkle previewed Liberia reels, highlighting Booker Washington Institute progress and Liberian life.

Glouster A. G. Winkle Liberia Booker Washington Institute W. D. Witham Marcella Jonas E. H. Taylor Enlow Dan Kovach Bert Angle George W. Rose George Campbell M. M. Bryson

Orpha Class meeting at Methodist Church nobly hosted

The Circle No. 3 Orpha Class met at Mrs. Willis Blower home with Mrs. Lester Zimmer presiding. Mrs. Wade Bailey read scripture, a contest awarded prizes to Mrs. John Blower and Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr. A social hour followed with refreshments for members Emaline Zimmer Adda Blower Pauline Gamwell Virginia Vore Florence Parker Ethel Bailey Irene Williams Alice Keyes Bessie Rose and Betty Hall. Nearby Mr and Mrs E M Blower and Mr and Mrs W Phillips spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs Glenn Phillips at Circleville.

Adda Blower Pauline Gamwell Virginia Vore Florence Parker Ethel Bailey Irene Williams Alice Keyes Bessie Rose Betty Hall

Dorothy Danford Named Queen for Capital University May Week

Miss Dorothy Danford of Trimble is chosen queen for Capital University May Week at Columbus on May 8. A junior in the College of Music she is in the Chapel Choir and Kappa Sigma Theta. On May 1 she and her maid of honor will be interviewed with a preview of events aired on WILK.

Glouster Columbus Dispatch Dorothy Danford Trimble Capital University Columbus Miss Danford Capital University Chapel Choir Kappa Sigma ‘Theta Dorothy Wilk.c C. F. Danford Jacksonville-Trimble High School Donna Sayre Danford College of Music

Services Thursday For Mrs. Meeks

Mrs. Margaret Meeks 88 of Jacksonville died April 25 after a long illness. Survived by husband James (d. 1941), two stepsons Robert Jacksonville and Thom as Athens, three stepdaughters Caton Wolfe Athens Bertha Welsh Michigan Fanny Gillespie Columbus, one adopted son Stanley Wilburn Mansfield, one sister Addie Wilburn Columbus, one brother Robert McKee Wyoming. Services Thursday 2 pm at John Blower Funeral Home conducted by Rev. G B Courtney. Burial Maplewood.

Glouster Margaret Meeks Jacksonville James Robert Thomas Athens Caton Wolfe Bertha Welsh Michigan Fanny Gillespie Columbus Stanley Wilburn Mansfield Addie Wilburn Robert McKee Wyoming John &. Blower Rev G. B. Courtney Maplewood

Reds Rally to 12 3 Victory Over Cardinals in Series Opener

Elmer Riddle earns win as Reds topple Cardinals 12 to 3 in the first of a three game set. Cincinnati scores five in the first inning, Perez Tipton and Kurowski misplays fuel the rally, Mort Cooper chased early, Wilks and Gumbert yield runs.

St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Alvin Jurisich Reds Cardinals Mort Cooper Cardinal Cincinnati Elmer Riddle Harry Gumbert Walker Cooper Whitey Kurowski Eric Tipton Kurowski Freddie Schmidt Dain Clay Johnny Hopp Stan Musial Ray Sanders St. Louis Mnmel W. Cooper Sanders Litwiler If Marion M. Cooper Schmidt jaGarms Gumbert Cnsanus bBergamo Wilks Clay Sradhuleconha Pee Williams Walker U.S McCormick Tipton Muellier C.cusacue Caacovens Williams Riddle Miller Hite Sears and Conlan

Glouster High Announces Final Month Activities

Glouster High schedules end of year events including April 28 scholarship tests May 4 senior class day May 11 junior senior prom May 14 baccalaureate sermon and May 19 commencement exercises for the graduating class.

Glouster Glouster High School

Elementary operetta to be staged at high school gym

The J T elementary schools present an operetta in the high school gym Thursday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Kasler the music supervisor will direct. Proceeds fund interior decorating at the grade school building.

Glouster J.T Kasler

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