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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1943

Page

8

Giants Keep Hope Alive for Eastern Title Chase

New York Giants defeated Washington 14 to 10 extending their dominance in the series and delaying Washingtons Eastern Division clinch. A possible three way tiebreaker was avoided when Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were eliminated by Green Bay 38 to 28. Don Hutson starred for Green Bay with 20 points and new all time records.

Chicago New York Giants Washington Redskins Chicago Bears Giants Redskins Washingtons New Yorks Bears Washington Ars Pitt Eagles Green Bay Packers Don Hutson Steagle Hutson

Di Benedetto Is Re-Elected AAU President

The Amateur Athletic Union expanded its program to appoint a commissioner for each of 15 sports and re elected L Di Benedetto of New Orleans as president. The association also opened city sectional and county championships and plans fitness and aptitude testing for residents. Next year’s convention site selection was postponed after invitations from Asheville Lake Placid New Orleans Buffalo and Cleveland. James Rhodes Columbus CO Mayor-elect was elected third vice.

Columbus Amateur Athletic Union L. di Benedetto New Orleans A.A.U Asheville N. C Lake Placid N. Y Buffalo Cleveland James Rhodes Columbus, CO

Albany Social And Personal Tidbits Of Local People

Albany PTA met at the high school with president Winifred Stanley in charge. Records show program by Mrs. Rose and others, a pie social planned for Dec 10, and notes on evangelistic services at Weaver Chapel. Neighbors husked corn at Pearley McVay’s. Lt. David Dalley is ill in Arizona. Pvt. Leonard McVay at home on furlough. Community Garden Club meets Dec 10. Worley Cline visit. Captain Holmes deployed. local families gathering for Thanksgiving and visits.

Albany Albany Pta Winifred Stanley Weaver Chapel Cecil Rice Pearley McVay McVay Pvt Leonard McVay Cam van Dorn Costello Holmes Ft. Riley Kansas Omaha Neb Captain Holmes John Helios Columbus W. R. Richey Athens Wi. G. Saylor Betty Dinsmore Taylor

Dedicate Service Flag at Glouster Church Sunday

The dedication ceremony of the Christian Service Flag was held Sunday morning after Bible School at the Church of Christ. The Loyal Women's Class presented the flag and led a program including a trumpet call, a congregational hymn, a responsive reading, prayer, flag presentation by Mrs. C. L. Eddy, flag acceptance by M. M. Bryson, and flag dedication by Mrs. C. L. Eddy.

Glouster Bible School Church of Christ Loyal Women C. L. Eddy Cc. B. Tigner M. M. Bryson

Service Men of Glouster Area News in Brief

Glouster area servicemen on furloughs and in training are listed. Glouster Martins Ginnan on a 10 day emergency furlough from Camp Moxey visits Jacksonville due to his father Andrew Ginnan Sr. Don Brammer of Fort Jackson is on a seven day furlough with Haskins family at Trimble. Pfe Robert Morrison leaves for Bartow after a ten day furlough with his parents at Trimble. Rankin G Brunton, son of James and Mrs Brunton, is promoted to first class petty officer after Navy enlistment 26 months ago with service in Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Emerson and Wallace Brunton also serve. Cpl Charlies Champlin, son of Lester and Mrs Champlin, on part of a 15 day furlough with grandmother Mrs William Jewell in this city, after returning from Ritman. End of furlough leads to Presque Island Maine. Charles Carter stationed at Patterson Field Dayton visits his parents in this city.

Glouster Mart Ginnan Camp Moxey Jacksonville Andrew Ginnan Don Brammer Fort Jackson S. C C. E. Haskins Trimble Pfe Robert Morrison Bartow Florida A. L. Morrison Robert Lincoln Neb James Brunton Glouster Rankin G. Brunton Navy Pacific Atlantic Brunton Emerson Army Wallace Cpl Charlies Champlin Lester Champlin William Jewell Ritman Presque Island Maine Charles Carter Patterson Field Dayton George Carter

Tomcats Win Second Straight Victory on Ames-Bern Floor

Glouster Tomcats defeated Ames-Bern 37 to 23 for their second consecutive win on Ames-Bern’s floor. Reserves fell 14 to 13 in overtime. Glouster will host The Plains on Friday with the preliminary at 7 and the varsity at 8.

Glouster Glouster Tomcats Ames- Bern Ames-Bern Plains

Men’s Bible Class Holds Monthly Meet

The Men’s Bible class of the Church of Christ will hold their regular monthly meeting in the social rooms of the church Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. The committee in charge of the program and refreshments are Earl Peugh Rev Co B Tigner and Charles Eddy.

Glouster Church of Christ Earl Peugh Co. B. Tigner Charles Eddy

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Church and Visits

Glouster Mrs John L Mor ris urges Priscilla Class members with sons in service to submit names and addresses promptly. Mrs Webb Norris returned from Columbus after a week with friends and relatives including Mr Geary Stephenson of Detroit visiting James Franklin and kin. Eleanor Yeaman spent weekend in Nelsonville with sister Hannah and will return to Glouster Tuesday. Mrs Jean Daugherty of Athens visited with William Embrey. Mrs Charles Williams and granddaughter Joyce Williams returned from Columbus. Joyce’s worn cast has been removed and she is improving but will be unable to walk for a week or two.

Joyce Williams Columbus Joyce

Bazaar at Methodist Church Promises Aprons and Novelties

The Priscilla and Orpah Classes of the Methodist Church sponsor a bazaar in the church social rooms opening Wednesday forenoon at 11 00 with lunch served from 11 00 Those bringing food or sale items should place them in the social room by 10 00 Each class will run a booth selling aprons and novelties and the sale continues through the afternoon or until all merchandise is sold

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Church

Brother of Bishopville Man Dies in Wyoming

GLOUSTER Mr W H Hoon of Bishopville received a telegram from Casper Wyoming informing him that his brother Emery Hoon had died on Thursday and that funeral services would be held there Monday at 2 pm. Emery, 75, was born near Glouster and spent years in Glouster running a blacksmith shop and later a novelty store before moving away about two decades ago.

Glouster W. H. Hoon Bishopville Casper Wyoming Emery Hoon

Cox Hearing Tops Hot Stove Talk in Baseball Case

William D Cox former Phillies president testified before Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Landis in New York as he sought exoneration from charges of betting on games. Cox admitted past statements about bets but said it was part of a plan to uncover a group of Philadelphians. Landis found no relief, noting no link between the plan and later statements. Cox said he placed about 15 to 20 bets totaling small amounts and stopped May 20 upon learning the betting rule.

NEW York William D. Cox Kenesaw M. Landis Cox Phillies Landis Lloyd Paul Stryker

Serviceman Transferred To Los Angeles From Camp Phillips

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley of Converse Street Chauncey have been advised their son John Stanley has been transferred from Camp Phillips Kansas to Los Angeles California John recently returned home on furlough to visit his family and relatives

Chauncey Floyd Stanley Converse St John Stanley Camp Phillips Kansas Los Angeles Calif John

Golf hazards in the Far East from India to China

Sergeant John Derr reports on golf abroad showing sunbaked fairways jungle roughs and greens with lumps. Caddies and ball boys are scarce and inattentive as a bomber squadron in China seeks a new diamond to avoid overrun into occupied territory.

New York India John Derr Greensboro N. C Far East C.B.I Sgt. Derr China

Giants links span NL managers with McGraw era ties

Six of eight National League managers once played for the New York Giants under John McGraw and four shared that club in 1925, while the others are Casey Stengel and Bill McKechnie. Arabian Barb reference noted amid Derby chatter. whispers tie Saudi princes visits to racing results at Bay Meadows. Hank Wolfe cites Lynn Chewning’s 106 points in seven games for St. Christopher’s School as a top schoolboy grid figure.

National League Baseball New York Giants John McGraw Mel Ott Billy Southworth Frank Frisch Freddie Fitzsimmons Casey Stengel Bill McKechnie Amir Feisal Emir Khalid Saudi Arabia Bay Meadows Hank Wolfe Lynn Chewning St. Christopher’s School Richmond

Purchase Property Near Nazarene Church in The Plains

Arthur Coon and former residents of Lower Plains and Athens have bought the Howard Fields property near the Nazarene Church in The Plains and taken possession. Mr and Mrs Fields have moved back to Athens where they previously resided.

Chauncey Arthur Coon Lower Plains Athens Howard Fields Nazarene Church The Plains Fields

Christmas Meeting Planned by Naomi Bible Class

Mrs. George Sha me! will host the Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church at her home in The Plains on Wednesday December 8 for a Christmas meeting and party. An exchange of gifts is planned and members are asked to bring their baby pictures.

Chauncey George the Plains Naomi The Plains Methodist Church

Offense Trends Rise In 1943 College Football Season

AP summary of a nationwide coaches poll notes a shift toward the T formation and open offenses in 1943. Fans showed varied enthusiasm while players stayed engaged. V-12 programs affect training. plans for 1944 were unsettled with leve ling expectations and continued emphasis on offense.

NEW York Associated Press

Chauncey Dover Salvage Drive Seeks Clothing and Materials

Mrs Thelma Ferrer Chauncey chair of the Salvage Committee requests clothing rags and cans for the salvage drive. Residents are urged to mail or bring donations to the local school building early this week while district pupils have spent the past two weeks collecting paper scrap iron and cans.

Chauncey Thelma Ferrer Chauncey-Dover

Choir Rehearsal Tonight For Chauncey Christmas Program

The Church of Christ Chauncey choir meets Monday at 6 p.m. for Christmas music rehearsal under Mrs Brown. The annual Christmas program is set for Christmas Eve at 11 oclock with the choir performing.

Chauncey Church of Christ

Birth of 7 12 pound daughter in Columbus

William Robinett Jr and Mary Stanley announce the birth of a 7 12 pound daughter born Tuesday November 30 at White Cross Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley Chauncey.

Chauncey William Robinett, Jr Mary Stanley White Cross Hospital Columbus Floyd Stanley

Mrs Earl Milliron Returns Home After Convalescence

Mrs Earl Milliron nee Clara Stalder returns to Columbus with two weeks convalescence at her parents Mr and Mrs William Stalder The Plains following major operation at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus.

Chauncey Earl Milliron Clara Stalder Columbus William Stalder the Plains

Out-of-Towners Attend Andrew Ginnan Funeral

The service for Andrew Ginnan Sr. drew mourners from across Ohio in Glouster at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Guteman of Columbus and pallbearers from the Ohio Division of Mines and several K of C members from Athens and surrounding towns.

Andrew Ginnan Glouster Holy Cross Catholic Church Mary Guteman Columbus Jack Kernan Pittsburgh Michael Ginnan Martin Hanghill Youngstown Hazel Simons Ohio Division of Mines Henry Ley William Morris Isaac Vaughan Athens Ned Matheny Murray City

Beaver Colony Active Along Ohio Stream

Beaver Creek in Columbiana County shows an active beaver family the first in Ohio this year. County game officials note four years ago beavers were introduced from Wisconsin and later disappeared, but this season a nest and dam have appeared with the clan growing to about eleven members.

East Liverpool Beaver Creek Columbiana Ohio

Revival Service Ends at Nazarene Church in Nelsonville

Chauncey Frank Noel, pastor of The Plains Nazarene Church, closed a two week revival at Nelsonville Nazarene Church led by Walter Rose. Special music by the Dickerson Sisters. Sunday night guest evangelist Rev Ervin from Zanesville preached. good attendance reported.

Chauncey Frank Noel Plains Nazarene Nelsonville

Toledo Catholic Central tops Delphos St Johns in a high school game

In a Saturday high school basketball card Toledo Catholic Central defeated Delphos St Johns 50 to 30. Toledo Catholic Central led Lima St Rose 19 to 15 while Wapakoneta beat Lima Central 48 to 43. Bluffton downed Lima St Rose 42 to 37.

Toledo Catholic Central Delphos St. Johns Lima St. Rose Wapakoneta Lima Central Bluffton

Nelson wins $5,000 war bond prize in golf tour

In Sacramento Byron Nelson of Toledo Ohio won $5,000 in war bonds after an eight stroke victory over Harold McSpaden Philadelphia in a 162 hole medal play tour of the country.

Sacramento Calif Byron Nelson Toledo Harold McSpaden Philadelphia

Chauncey Ladies Aid Quilting Day at Methodist Church

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society plans a full day quilting event at Chauncey Methodist Church on Wednesday. Members will work on community projects and socialize while sewing.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Condition Improves as Son Plans Return to Camp

Ira Cunningham Chauncey underwent surgery at Sterling Arms hospital and is slightly improved. Her son Pvt Roy Cunningham, on a 17 day furlough from Texas, hopes to return there this week. Mrs Emma Skrotty of Columbus formerly Jacksonyi and sisters Mrs Elizabeth Grey and Mrs Mary Dew of Shauncey visited.

Chauncey Ira Cunningham Stering Arms Hospital Pvt Roy Cunning Texas Emma Skrotty Jacksonyi M Cunningham Elizabeth Grey Mary Dew Shauncey Cunningham

Revival Services at Chauncey Methodist Church

Revival services continue this week at Chauncey Methodist Church every night at seven. Pastor Charles E. Palmer is assisted by evangelist Evan Wards. Leader Merle Jackson and pianist Mrs. Evelyn Patt lead the program. Public invited to attend nightly sessions.

Chauncey Chauncey Met Charles E. Palmer Evan Wards Merle Jackson Evelyn Patt

Home From Hospital Ashford Matheny Returns To The Plains

Chauncey Ashford Matheny was released from Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus after a major operation and returned home to The Plains Sunday. He is recovering well and invites friends to visit. Emma Gulley Matheny accompanied him at the hospital. Visiting guests from Columbus Pleasant Hill Ne sopsonville Sage Creek and The Plains hosted by Mr and Mrs Pearl Coon and others.

Chauncey — Ashford Matheny the Plains Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Emma Gulley Matheny Aura Bastford Garma Clyde Helwig Nettie Smalls Elsie Helwig Pleasant Hill Melvin Ward Nesonville Charles Shields Sage Creek Otho Coon Sue Ann Pearl Coon

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