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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

13

Two Homers Six-Run Drive Opens Browns Indians Duel

Cleveland's Lou Boudreau led a power surge with two homers and a key drive as the Indians defeated the St. Louis Browns in the first game of a six game series opener. Bob Feller started for Cleveland, with Joe Dobson lending support against a Browns lineup seeking leads.

St. Louis Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Oscar Vitt St Louis Bob Feller Joe Dobson Browns Elden Auker Vernon Kennedy Cleveland Detroit Tigers Beedrees Beevell Gleichta Oreea Cleveland Chiao Sox Ray Meee Butta Mack Lou Hen Sam Ben Chapman Indians Smith Cheveland Shave Cafe Harry Eleeats Bath Cleveland Kettner Rigney Chicago ergie"Wihel Kennedy Bougrent Webb Krecuich Rune Bousrent Boube Tovtrosky Chapman oReliner Renney Sfeh Rove Himes Talon

World’s Coldest Spot and Singing Tower Highlight Balcony Page

The article notes Verkhoiansk in Siberia as the world’s coldest location with temperatures reaching 90 degrees below zero. It also mentions a “singing tower” in Bokrd Sanctuary near Lake Wales housing bells from 12 pounds to 12 tons.

South Pole North Pole Verkhhoyansk Siberia Bokrd Sanctuary Lake Wales

Hamden Social And Personal Notes

Hamden residents and visitors fill a column of social updates. Alice securey returned to White Cross Hospital Columbus after a nine week recovery from a fractured arm, attended by family. Several locals and travelers, including CCC camper Wilmer Davis and Virginia Burns, share weekends with relatives in Columbus, London, Circleville, and Jackson. Attending funerals and visiting relatives appear amid travels and family gatherings across Ohio communities.

Margaret Burns H. Barnhill Londonderry Charles Barnhill Myrtle Brine Sybil ‘Smith Mary Trowbridge Union For- Gilbert Columbus Holienshead Roy Murdock C. W. Traphagan Ansel Edwin Barnhill Earl Webb Jack Custer Circleville David Traphagan Margaret Atwood London Earl Gardner Clifford Gardner Jackson Marietta Clifford Tripp W. C. Tripp R. S. Daniel Mabel Hall Dayton Cincinnati C. W. McCoppin Everett McCoppin Chillicothe Alice Bagley Blaine Haley Jackson, Il

Mel Ott Tribute Tops Spirited Ball Park Night

A misty tribute night for Mel Ott sparks emotion as fans honor his 15 years with the Giants. With talk of Welby Van Fiora and Ruth relays, the sports page blends baseball lore, management chatter, and prospects including a looming Rose Bowl pairing and upcoming tryouts.

Duck Miley New York Post Mel Ott Giants

TUPPERS PLAINS COMMUNITY VISITORS AND UPCOMING REUNION

Tuppers Plains residents welcome visitors including Mr and Mrs Homer Blackwood and child from Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Dan Summerfield and two sons from New Hope. Rex Green and children from Cincinnati attended the Matlack and Osborn reunion. 4 H Club met amid plans for a Christian Church reunion on Sunday August 11.

Tuppers Plains Homer Blackwood Caldwell Blackwood Dan Summerfield New Hope Summerfield Lamb Rex Green Cincinnati Matlack Osborn John Styles Cheater Alvin Styles Parker Christian Church Sun Lay H. C. Shirley Mary Cole Canaanville Vietta Dell Arnett Reedaville Fred Osborn Miles Hoon New Marsh ‘Ield Hocal Christian

Albany Social Notes Mixed Local Visits Across Towns

Albany residents are shown hosting and visiting relatives across nearby towns. Betty Davon and family returned from Athens visiting relatives in Albany. Charles and Mrs McGonagle plan to move to Albany after a Wabash trip. Miss Bess Dickson hosted by EM Baughman and Wilbur Baughman. Wilbur Baughman sold property and bought a farm on Route 50. Reverend and Mrs. Rice of Guysville dined at the parsonage. EB Dickson celebrated his 80th birthday with relatives including McGonagles and Pauley family. A boxing match is planned in Baltimore on August 10 between Jack Walker and Wild Bill Boyd.

Albany Betty Davis Athens Lee McComas Middleport W. F. Dai Charles McGonagle Wabash Ind George ‘Thorne Bess Dickson Columbus Richard Black Addi Parker Baltimore Jack Buddy) Walker Wild Bill Boyd

Home-Coming Date Is Set For Hade and Athens

Community notices list August 18 as the home coming at the M E church with Mrs Myrtle Morris of Athens as guest. Several local families are reported visiting, returning from trips, or hosting guests including Francis Martin and family, Ray Martin and son Roger, Walter Smith and family, and the Chappel households. A note adds there are 43 volcanoes in Java and some fish species live only one year.

Hade M. E. Church Myrtle Morris Athens Ednaing Francis Martin Sleveland Martin Char Cleo Ray Martin Roger William Harris E. Angell Harris Ex Burson Claudis Chapple Java

Chesterhill Social Briefs

Chesterhill social notes reflect a busy community with visitors from Columbus and Ravenna, local family movements, and illness and recovery updates. Mentioned are Ada Smuth, Mrs. Margaret McCann, George E Fawcett, Rev G G Nutter, and Dr Art Whitacre, with travels to Port Arians Texas and Wellton and a White Cross Hospital procedure in Columbus.

Ima Chester Simeon Bes Russell Columbus Frances Jean Embree Ieee Seaceine Mand Mies Wost Snyder Dee Smith Betty Mra Moore George E Fawcett University Hospital, Colatun Mra Art Whitacre Shrer John Pate Virgin ‘Clark Harring Malta Herbert Harri Ann Arbor Mien W. Harris Ad Fay Haris Ant Tabor Rage G. G. Nutter White Cross Hosital Reed Marian Li Tie Elia Hiatt Lee Funk Los Angeles GA Evened Famly Wellton Bownan Ella McPeak Henry

Kee land residents injured in traffic crash

Kee land workers were involved as a driver failed to observe a traffic light causing injuries. McPeak sustained a broken arm and severe bruises while E W Sunbar, a leader, and several FFA boys are enjoying a sightseeing trip through Kentucky.

Kee Land McPeak E.W. Sunbar FFA Ketucky

Zaleski Personal Notices Span Local Visits and Trips

Zaleski personals recount weekend visits including Mrs A A Boal and granddaughter Roseanne Legge from Cuyahoga Falls, Dr Boal's return, Mrs Boal staying, and Luella Ansel Swerly visiting her step-daughter. Lancaster reunion attendees, Seghers sisters from Columbus visiting, and other local guests and trips near Zaleski and McArthur.

Lancaster Lizzie Mary Anna Seghers Columbus Anna’ Marie Donald Murph Olumbus Clyde Martin Je Ft. Benjamin, Harrison Ind Joseph Hayes Kathrine Marie Warehime Catherine Wolfe Nelsonville McCarthy Hazel McFarland Franklin W. G. Bets Betz Clara Ottman Chil- Heathe Marion Shry John Andrews Will Farm Red Diamond C. E. Vensky Emma Vansky

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meeting and Social Notes

Pleasant Valley community notes detail the Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs. Sade Brook’s home on Thursday August 1 with members Ella Wood Kate Wood Kate Brooks Cora Brooks Anna Bolin Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Evalyn Pugh Bessie Pugh Vivian Coates Bessie Goodin Lola Goodin Beulah Cordray Marie Swartz Daisy McKinley and guests Mr and Mrs Mary Brown Albany Mrs Andrews and daughter Mr and Mrs Loyd Bolin and four children Pearl Wood Ed Brooks Mike Charles Brooks Mike McKinley Arthur Goodin Pearl Goodin Homer and Earl Goodin Attendees shared a potluck noon meal a reading by Dalry McKinley a Bible chapter reading by Mrs Andrews a Kate Wood and Bessie Pugh duet Bible topics were discussed Quilt chances were sold Daisy McKinley drew the quilt Next meeting at Lola Goodin’s home Virginia and Caroline Baer of Forrest Run stayed with Aunt Daisy McKinley Mrs Frances Bolin of Pittsburgh Pa visited Mr and Mrs George Bolin Mary Hanning of Athens spent Sunday with May and Ea Brooks Pearl Howard Brooks visited Chauncey last week at Mr and Mrs Art Jones Joyce Anne Tyler visited her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Art Hanning at Pearl Chapel Chase Circle Ruth met at Lola Goodin’s home Friday night.

Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Mra Sade Brook Ella Wood Kate Wood Kate Brooks Cora Brooks Anna Bolin Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Evalyn Pugh Bessie Pugh Vivian Coates Bessie Goodin Lola Goodin Beulah Cordray Marie Swartz Daisy McKinley Marry Brown Albany Mra Andrews Loyd Bolin Pearl Wood Ed Brooks Mike Charles Brooks Mike Mc Kinley Arthur Goodin Pearl Goodin Homer Earl Goodin Dalry McKinley Andrews Virginia Caroelyn Baer Forrest Run Frances Bolin Pittseburgh Bir George Bolin Mary Hanning Athens May Ea Brooks Pearl Howard Brooks Chauncey Hi Jonee Mise Joyce Anne ‘Tyler Art Hanning Pearl Chapel Chase Circle Ruth

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