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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

17

Draft Price May Be Set At $10,000

Buffalo AP report details minor leagues opening their 43rd association meeting with a watchful wait on Landis successor. Proposals discuss protecting AA territory from major league moves and upping the draft price for Double A players to around $10,000, with no trade rumors in sight.

Buffalo N. Y National Association K. M. Landis Fiotel Statler Seagues Frank J. Shaughnessy Landis Shaughnessy Los Angeles San Francisco Lawrence Pants Rowland

Health Board Files Report For Month

LOGAN The Hocking County Health Department reports November activities across education disease control sanitation and administration. Notable items include 32 000 diphtheria antitoxin units 33 morbidity services 40 school visits 194 child examinations and 29 milk samples analyzed.

Logan Hocking County Wasserman

Funeral Held for Miss Ruta Hawk in New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH The death of Miss Ruta Hawk occurred at White Press Hospital Columbus Friday night. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in New Plymouth Monday. Miss Hawk leaves a sister Miss Anne Hawk. She served as Bible teacher in the Methodist Church for 60 years and was president of the W C T U for 35 years. She also sat on the board of education for several years. Memorial services included many W C T U members and local residents. Burial was at pe Cemetery, McArthur.

New Plymouth Ruta Hawk White Press Hospital Columbus Methodist Church New Plyouth

Four Boys From District On O U Squad

Four district players aim for Ohio U roster as the team opens its season against Lockbourne Air Base. Key candidates include Mark Wyle from Gibisonville and freshmen Ralph Sayre Worley Baughman and Bob Hutchins, competing for starting spots and roles. Also notes rumors of Madigan to quit Hawks amid Western Conference winter meeting discussions.

O. U Madigan Hawks Bobcat Ohio U Lockbourne Air Base Mark Wyle Gibisonville Hocking County Wylie Ralph Sayre Mason City W. Va Johnny Muldowan Worley Baughman Albany Bob Dickey Lancaster Bob Hutchins Wnelsonville

13 More Deer Brought Down

PORTSMOUTH i The prize KP of Ohio's second deer hunting season in 50 years is a 186 pound buck brought down by R. B. Elfrink of Marysville. Twelve other hunters also shot deer yesterday, the second day of the season, bringing totals killed to 37. Hunting will be permitted in restricted areas in Scioto Pike and Adams counties through Saturday. State conservation department officials said other successful hunters include Rev R L Boggs Coal Grove Harold Swearing Russellville Clarence Goren Mt Sterling O said B C Fersel Tiffin Vernon O'Dell South Webster E M Gatewood Gallipolis Stanley Geller Summerville G C Timmer Circleville Robert F Steinmetz Springfield C C Johnson Cadiz C E Brock Sullivania.

Portsmouth Ohio R. B. Elfrink Marysville Scioto Pike Adams State Conservation Department Rev R. L. Boggs Coal Grove Harold Swearing Russellville Clarence Goren Mt Sterling B. C. Fersel Tiffin Vernon O'Dell South Webbster E. M. Gatewood Gallipolis Stanley Geller Summerville G. C. Timmer Circleville Robert F Steinmetz Springfield C. C. Johnson Cadiz C. E. Brock Sylvania

Quarantine On Dogs Explained by Hocking County Health Board

Health commissioner Dr H G Southard explains county wide dog quarantine adopted July 3 1942. Rules permit leashed farm dogs and hunting dogs with department permission, require dog wardens to seize strays, and authorize enforcement by village marshals sheriffs and constables. Emergency order aims to protect public health and safety. Logan City Board of Health approved August 10 1942.

Logan Hacking County Yoeking County Health Department Board of Health of Hocking County Logan City

War Bond Sale Progress Reported in Hocking County

War Bond sales in Hocking County to date show a quota figure of 3 426 960 dollars with progress listed at 416 259 dollars and an overall percentage of 3.741. The report notes continued drives and local mobilization for Liberty Bond efforts.

Logan Hocking County

Fire Chief Injured In Traffic Crash

Logan Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith sustained two cracked and one broken rib after a two vehicle collision Monday afternoon at the Mulberry Street and Front Street intersection. Stallsmith, driving south on Mulberry, collided with Edward Beougher of Rockbridge who was westbound on Front Street.

Logan Roy Stallsmith E. Front Mulberry Sts Stallsmith Mulberry Edward Beougher Rockbridge Front Street

Trimble Two Bond Sales Reach 30000 in Township

War Bond sales in Trimble Township total about $30,000 with 20 of 33 salesmen reporting. Top sellers are Virgil Swart, Lawrence Colbert, Dan Kovach, Agnes Clark, and William G. Hughes. Drive continues ten days. next committee meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Glouster mayor’s office to gauge progress. Also notes marriages and local visits with residents and officials.

Glouster Trimble Virgil Swart Lawrence Colbert Dan Kovach Agnes Clark William G. Hughes Ming

Masonic Lodge Announces Degree Conferment and Meetings

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Fellowcraft Degree for one candidate. Past Masters degree at 4 pm Saturday and a dinner at Hotel Gordon. District Deputy Fred Ervin to lead instruction session.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No Masonic Officers Association Masonic Hall Gordon Officers Association Syill Fred Ervin

Dews Receive Letters From Soldier Sons

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Ona Dew have received letters from sons in the service. Howard Lewis Dew stationed in the Pacific writes of heat dust and insects, says he is living like a king and overseas almost three years. William A Dew wounded by shrapnel on Nov 16, recovering well in a hospital overseas about a year. Ralph Lamborn on furlough in Washington DC spending ten days with his mother Abbie Lamborn.

Mary Elzabeth Clark Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John R. Clark John M. Henderson Washlington D. C John Linwood Gladys Viney Enoch Bickley T-Set Eldon Hoffman China India Hollister Pta William Cain North Vernon Ind Thomas W. Figley Glouster Ona Dew Set Howard Lewis Dew Pacific Wiliam A. Dew Ralph Lamborn Washington, D. C Abbie, Lamborn

Bible Readings Start Nov 23 Sponsored by American Bible Society

Inquiries arise about daily Bible readings sponsored by the American Bible Society and other groups. A list covers from Thursday Nov 23 to Sunday Dec 10 with daily passages including Psalms, John, Romans, Matthew, Isaiah, and Hebrews.

American Bible Society

Lathes Democratic Club Meeting At Mrs Vernon Home

A meeting of the Lathes Democratic Club is announced for Thursday evening at Mrs Dorothy Vernon 28 Main St at 7 o clock An officer asks each member to bring a new member Potluck will be served Bazaar Opened In Glouster Church Social Rooms The bazaar began this afternoon at 1 o clock sponsored by Methodist Church ladies

Glouster Lathes Democratic Club Dorothy Vernon Main St Potluck Methodist Church

Race Betting Tops Billion in 1944 Across 17 States

New York led with 410.23 million wagered as 17 states record a billion dollar year for horse race betting. Total wagers hit 1.126 billion. state tax revenue rose to 55.97 million, with New York contributing about 27.66 million. All states reported rising handle and tax receipts. one state showed a decrease due to a shorter season.

New York United States Associated Press

Bishopville Notes Relatives Visit and Army Enlistments

Mrs Lucy Pedicord writes from Akron she enjoys visiting sister Mrs B L Harder. Christopher Spain left for Ft Hayes Columbus to enlist in the Army. Samuel Spain traveled to Columbus to take a medical exam for service. Audrey Steffy and daughters Carol Ann and Janet visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Shaner. Rhys Evans Akron and Helen Evans Cleveland visited Jessie Wilson. Amanda Williams called on Mr and Mrs William Hoon and Jessie Wilson. Marvin Murphy and Portsmouth family joined Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs F D Hambel.

Bishopville Lucy Pedicord Akron B. L. Harder Christopher Spain Ft. Hayes Columbus Samuel Spain Ohio Audrey Steffy Carol Ann Janet Elmer Shaner Rhys Evans Helen Evans Cleveland Jessie Wilson Amanda Williams William Hoon Jessie’ Wilson Marvin Murphy Portsmouth F D. Hambel

500 Club Elects Officers At Meeting In Glouster

GLOUSTER The 300 Club met at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Chute with Mrs Frances Gibbs as hostess. Officers for the Mazon Council Elizabeth Chute and Mrs Evan Morgan were named for the Pocahontas Degree. A potluck supper followed with members and guest Miss Josephine Hedfelt.

Glouster 300 Elizabeth Chute Frances Gibbs Erauncey Mazon Council Toinig Pocahontas Evan Morgan Barl Morris Field Lodge Hall Rae Josephine Hed Theotserge Zen uDmas Vaughn Vern Lamborn Earl Morris Thomas W. Figley Ivan Morgan Josephine Hedfelt

Auxiliary Meeting Postponed for Figley Graduation

GLOUSTER The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary announces a meeting in Legion Hall Friday at 7 30 p m The meeting is postponed indefinitely due to the postponement of Figley s graduation from the Great Lakes Signalman s school November 22 He was assigned to Little Creek Va for training and will receive ten weeks of further training

Glouster American Sermian Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall Roth- Glouster Billy Figley Great Lakes Signalman’s School Little Creek

Basketball Scores From Various Ohio Colleges and High Schools

A compact roundup lists recent basketball scores across Ohio, naming teams such as Rhode Island State, Case, Upper Arlington, Groveport, Winchester, Summit, Granville, Defiance, Canton Timken, Girard, Goshen, Nodackson, Hubbard, Vernon, Se b ring, Columbiana, Lairfield, Struthers, Akron, Wooster, Brush, and Wooster, with multiple score tallies and OT results. results reflect a mix of college and high school games across towns like Columbus, Newark, Canton, and Wooster.

College Island State Case Velington Columbus Cols Enat Col. Academy Tuesbury Washington Groveport Cynat Winchester Yan Luc Liberty Hancock Summit Hickersville Glenford Shawnes Granville Ap Hartford Lhickaville Defiance Canton Timken Miners Resember Pa N. Lime Mancedonia Pulon Ae Akron Muchtel Wooster Brush Chester Cin Marler Wale Heights

Fight Results in Brooklyn Frankie Gramada tops Vic Jade

Brooklyn boxer Frankie Gramada outpointed Vic Jade in New York on 1859 fight card. Gramada secured eight rounds of action in a clear decision over Jade at a Cleveland venue date listed.

Brooklyn Frankie Gramada New York Vic Jade Cleveland

Reduce Fair Directors Reduce Fair Directors

Annual meeting of the Hocking County Agricultural Society in the Probate Court room amended its constitution and cut directors from 21 to 9. Logan may supply at most three directors and no more than two from any township. Directors named include Floyd Brown Mason Halloway W H Mowery Elmer Risch Harley Meyer Grace Harsh Arle Brimner Manon Berry Paul Shaw. Officers: President W H Mowery Vice President Elmer Risch Secretary Rev Carl L Wilson Treasurer Grace Harsh. Next fair set for Sept 19 20 21 22 1945. Directors to meet December 30 at 7 30 in Probate Court Room.

Logan Hocking County Agricultural Society Floyd Brown iMason Halloway W. H. Mowery Elmer Risch Harley Meyer Grace Harsh Arle Brimner Manon Berry Paul Shaw Carl L. Wilson Probate i Court

Severe Fine for Logan Smith on Alcohol Disorder Charge

Harry Smith of South Bloomingville was arraigned before Magistrate Frank St Clair on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. He was fined $25 plus costs and sentenced to 39 days in the county jail.

Logan Harry Smith South Bloomingville Frank St Clair

Roundup on college baseball plans and coach chatter

Fullerton reviews a Big Ten meeting where mid western coaches plan a national college baseball organization as the sport fights for prominence. Other notes mention Hank Leiber’s poultry operation near Tucson, a Sugar Bowl dinner chat between Bill Alexander’s wife and Monk Simons, boxing funding ideas for rehabilitating fighters, the Women's International Bowling Congress near funding a second ambulance plane, and Curly Byrd scouting for a West Coast football coach.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Hank Leiber Giant Tucson Ariz University of Arizona New Orleans Bill Alexander Georgia Tech Monk Simons Tulane Tech Alex Alexander Neviie Miller Hawai Abe Greene International Bowling Congress Army Curly Byrd U. of Maryland

Dover Churches Windows Broken and Ball Warning Issued

Chauncey area churches report multiple panes shattered by balls sling shots and BB guns. Mayor W D Hines warns officials and neighbors to watch for misdeeds near churches and enforces an ordinance against ball playing and use of AB guns or sling shots with prosecution threatened.

Dover Chauncey iChauncey W. D. Hines

Missionary Service Planned for Sunday

Missionary Society of the Church of God Chauncesy will sponsor a missionary service at the church Sunday night. Mrs Ann Marshall president will preside and Mrs Mary Norris will be the speaker. Articles sewn by the women will be displayed at the front for sending to the foreign field. The public is invited.

Shauncey

War Loan Show Draws Big Crowd in Chauncey

Chauncey’s Sixth Victory Loan event drew a capacity crowd at the high school auditorium. The Ladies of the Revue mingled with the audience selecting men to assist them. Speakers included Roger Connor, with Max Wilson Elwood Daugherty Paul Porter Supt. Wayne Matthews Chat Courtney Clem Rogers among others. A sound film titled The 957th Day was shown.

Chauncey Max Wilson Elwood Daugherty Paul Porter Supt Wayne Matthews Chat Courtney Clem Rogers Roger Connor

Letters From Sons Honor Chauncey Family Service Members

Chauncey resident Mrs Lydia Chal fan and her two sons serving overseas have sent letters home. Pvt Harvey Chalfan is with the First Army in Germany and Pvt Pearl Chalfan is in France. Harvey has been overseas for several months and his wife Mrs Hazel Schoonover Chal fan received his letter this week.

Chauncey Lydia Chalfan Harvey Chalfan First Army Pvt Pearl Chalfan France Harvey Hazel Schoonover Chalfan

Chauncey brothers serve in England field artillery

Pfc Hodge Selber and Pfc James Seiber Chauncey brothers, both in the field artillery, are now in England after training at Camp Maxey Texas. They are married and sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hodge Setber Sr of Con verse Street Chauncey. Entertain club Millfield Needle Club hosts Mrs Elizabeth Robinett tonight in Millfield. Weekly cottage prayer meeting Morristown Holiness Church Thursday at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Jaracs Mullins.

Chauncey Pfc Hodge Selber James Seiber Chauncey Brothers Field Artillery England Camp Maxey Texas Hodge Setber Converse St. Chauncey CLUB Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett Morristown Holiness Church Jaracs Mullins

Birthday Dinner In Honor Of Father Wemmer

Mrs Lizzie Patton hosted a birthday dinner at her Millfield home in honor of her father William H Wemmer. Four generations were present including Mrs Patton her daughter Mrs Helen Sanders and granddaughter Sandra. Mrs Sanders baked the cake and gifts were given to Mr and Mrs William Wemmer Mr and Mrs Grover Patton Mrs Helen Sanders and children Sandra and Joe and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield.

Chauncey Lizzie Patton Millfield Wiliam H. Wemmer Mr. Wemmer Mrs. Patton Helen Sanders Sandra Sandra and Joe Elizabeth Robinett

Revival in Progress at Chauncey M E Church

Revival services continue each night this week at Chauncey M E Church with pastor Charles Carfrey as evangelist. Sunday night the Church of Christ congregation joined in the service with Rev Courtney preaching. The young people's choir sang and Mrs Caf frey and her mother offered a vocal duet.

Chauncey Chauncey M. EB Charles Carfrey Church of Christ Courtney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Health Board Chicago Edward P Slip) Madigan University of Town Eddie Anderson Army Medical Corps Hawkeyes West Coast St. Mary’s College Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Carroll Widdoes Ohio State Stuhldreher Widdoes Navy Paul Brown Buckeye Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Mark Wylie East Rev E. E. Pedicord Brownstown Iind Thelma Bernadine Wilbur John Knox Annie Knox San Antonio Newport Rhode Island iChaplain Stevens Brownstown High School Masonic Lodge Dews Soldier Sons Figley Rhode Wilson’s Store Chauncey, Ohio Fullerton Brothers Plan Prayer Meeting Fred Byers Robert Warner William Papp Mary Margaret Lat Barberton Home C. W. Yaw S. Court Street Price Bowling Green Scheda Muskingum Ohio Werleyangan Otterbein Miami Cincinnati Denison Rkentucky
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