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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

29

Price May Be Set At Ten Thousand In Draft Talks

Buffalo AP report on the minor leagues opening the 43rd meeting, aiming to set a new draft price around ten thousand dollars for Double A draftees. Executives from American Association Pacific Coast and International Leagues discuss amendments to protect minor leagues from major league incursions and wait for major league decisions. No trades or moves disclosed as managers express readiness to hold players.

Buffalo N. Y National Association K. M. Landis Statler American Association, Pacific Coast International Leaes 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. Educational efforts include 120 personal conferences and 58 bulletins. Com municable disease counts include tuberculosis two and diphtheria 1 with 32,000 diphtheria antitoxin units. Field nursing visits cover various diseases and school hygiene, with 194 school child examinations and 8 defects found. Sanitation notes include 14 milk sanitation visits and 2 new water supplies installed, along with rabies testing and milk and water analyses. Medical examinations for work certificates amount to 20, with multiple conferences and a rabies conference noted.

Logan Hocking County

Funeral Held for Ruth Hawk at New Plymouth

Ruth Hawk died at White Ross Hospital Columbus Friday night. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church New Plymouth. She leaves a sister Miss Annie Hawk and served as Bible teacher and longtime church and W C T U worker. Burial at Buck Cemetery McArthur.

New Plymouth Ruth Hawk Whiteross Hospital Columbus The Methodist Church New Plyouth Miss Hawk Nnie Hawk Board of Education Flos- Monks Logan Etta Whes Florampbell Bertie Hamden Nira Tucker Harley Gill Nettie Miln Jad Amy Jones Lou Ansel McArthur Lucy Stone Grace Einscheid Pleasant Rannells

Four Ohio U. candidates join Bobcat squad

Four boys from the district earn spots on the Ohio University team roster for the season opener against Lockbourne Air Base. Mark Wylie of Gibisonville leads, with rivals Ralph Sayre from Mason City West Virginia, Worley Baughman of Albany, and Bob Hutchins of Nelsonville competing for starting roles as freshmen.

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

13 More Deer Brought Down 186pound Prize Duck

In Ohio's second deer hunting season milestone, R. B. Elfrink of Marysville bags a 186 pound duck as twelve other hunters report deer yesterday, lifting total kills to 37. Hunting is allowed in restricted zones of Scioto Pike and Adams counties through Saturday. other successful hunters include Rev. R. L. Boggs Coal Grove Harold Swearing Russellville Clarence Goren Mt. Sterling B C Feasel Tiffin Vernon Odell South Webster E M Gatewood Gallipolis Stanley Geiller Summerville G C Timmer Circleville Robert F Steinmetz Springfield C C Johnson Cadiz and C E Brock Silva nia.

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. Feasel Tiffin Vernon O'Dell South Webster E. M. Gatewood Gallipolis Stanley Geiller Summerville G. C. Timmer Circleville Robert F. Steinmetz Springfield C. C. Johnson Cadiz C. E. Brock Sylvania

Quarantine On Dogs Is Explained In Hocking County

Health officials specify dog quarantine rules for Hocking County effective immediately. Dogs on farms may roam off leash with owner approval. hunting dogs require Health Department permission. Strays and licensed dogs off premises may be leashless only if supervised. Local authorities will enforce the emergency order to protect public health and safety.

Health Department Board of Health of Hocking County Logan City

War Bond Sale Progress Reported in Hocking County

War bond sales in Hocking County total to date four hundred twenty six thousand dollars. Sold to date stands at four hundred sixteen thousand two hundred fifty nine dollars with nine thousand seven hundred forty one dollars in remaining unbought bonds.

LOGAN Hocking County

Fire Chief Injured In Traffic Crash

Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith sustained two fractured ribs and a broken rib in a crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of E Front and Mulberry Streets. He was driving south on Mulberry when Edward Beougher of Rockbridge approached West Front Street. both vehicles collided, causing injuries.

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

Trimble Two Bond Sales Reach 30000 in Township

In Glouster 20 of 33 Trimble Township salesmen report about 30000 in War Bonds sold to date. Top sellers are Virgil Swart 4981.25, Lawrence Colbert 4425, Dan Kovach 2550, Agnes Clark 1706, and William G. Hughes 1500. Remaining ten days urged for more sales before the drive ends. Next committee meeting Monday at 7:30 pm in the mayor’s office.

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

Masonic Lodge Set to Confer Degrees at Glouster

GLOUSTER Glouster Lodge No 607 F A M meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm to confer the Fellowcraft degree on one candidate The Officers Association holds an instruction meeting Saturday with a Past Masters degree at 4 pm Past Masters attend dinner at Hotel Gordon then a lodge session for Master Masons District Deputy Fred Ervin leads the instruction portion

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

Dews Receive Letters From Soldier Sons

Glouster Mrs Ona Dew reports greetings from two sons in service. Sgt. Howard L Dew writes from the Pacific that he is well and living like a king despite heat and dust and insects after nearly three years overseas. Pvt Ralph Lam Born visits from Washington DC for a ten day furlough to see his mother Mrs Abbis Lamborn. William A Dew, also T-5, was wounded by shrapnel on Nov 10 but is improving in a hospital with good food and care, noting a cool rainy climate and nearly a year overseas.

Glouster Ona Dew T-5 Howard Lewis Dew Pacific William A. Dew Ralph Lamborn Washington, D. C Abbis Lamborn

Thelma Bernadine Pedicord to Wilbur Knox Wedding

Rev and Mrs E E Pedicord announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma Bernadine to Wilbur John Knox son of Mrs Annie Knox of San Antonio Texas. Thelma wore SPAR dress uniform and gardenia corsage at Newport Rhode Island on November 10. Knox attended University of Texas and taught Spanish before entering the service. Reverent Pedicord former Glouster resident where Thelma was born.

E. E. Pedicord Brownstown Ind Thelma Bernadine Wilbur John Knox Annie Knox San Antonio Texas Newport Rhode Island Stevens Indianapolis Knox University of Texas R. I

Glouster Personals and Local Visits Notice

Glouster social notes report Mary Elizabeth Clark in Ath ens visiting parents Mr and Mrs John R Clark and family. Mrs John M Henderson of Washington DC visited her son John Linwood at Mrs Gladys Viney’s home. T Sgt Eldon Hoffman home on furlough after three years in China and India. Hollister PTA to meet Monday Dec 11. William Cain returned to North Vernon Indiana after three weeks with Supt and Mrs Thomas W Figley.

Mary Elizabeth Clark Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John R. Clark John M. Henderson Washington, D. C John Linwood Gladys Viney Enoch Bickley T-Sgt Eldon Hoffman China India Hollister Pta William Cain North Vernon Ind Thomas W. Figley

Bible Readings Schedule Sponsored By American Bible Society

Inquiries about daily Bible readings begin Thursday November 23 and run through Christmas. A list of readings from November 23 to Sunday December 10 includes Psalms, John, Matthew, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Isaiah, Hebrews, and dates spanning November 23 to December 10.

Glouster American Bible Society

Club To Meet GLOUSTER Ladies Democratic Club Meet

A meeting of the Ladies Democratic Club is announced for Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at 28 Main St the home of Mrs Dorothy Vernon. An officer asks each member to bring a new member and a potluck will be served.

Glouster Ladies Democratic Club Dorothy Vernon Main St Potluck

Bazaar Opens in Methodist Church Social Rooms

Attention is called to a bazaar opening this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the social rooms of the Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the ladies of the church.

Methodist Church

Race Betting Tops Billion

New York led a $1,126,308,645 1944 horse race wagering year across 17 states, a billion dollar milestone. AP reports show a $421,166,388 rise from 1943, with New York collecting $27,664,387.78 in taxes and every state increasing wagering or revenue except one state with a shorter season.

New York United States Associated Press Stone

Local notes from Bishopville and Akron families

Mrs Lucy Ped icord writes from Akron about a pleasant visit with sister Mrs B L Hardled. Christopher Spain left Wednesday for Ft Hayes Columbus and enlisted in the Army. Samuel Spain travelled to Columbus Thursday for his physical exam prior to service. Mrs Audrey Steffy and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Shaner Sunday. Mr Rhys Evans and Mrs Helen Evans of Akron and Cleveland visited Jessie Wilson Saturday. Mrs Amanda Williams called on Mr and Mrs William Hoon and Jessie Wilson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy and children of Portsmouth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs F D Hambel.

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

500 Club Meets at Mrs Chute Home

The 500 Club gathered at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Chute with Mrs Frances Gibbs as hostess Two tables were in play with first prize to Mrs Elizabeth Chute second prize to Mrs Evan Morgan and consolation to Mrs Earl Morris The guest prize went to Miss Josephine Hedfelt Lunch served to multiple members and one guest including Mrs Thomas Vaughn Mrs Vern Lamborn and others

Frances Gibbs Josephine Hedfelt

Figley Graduates From Great Lakes Signalman's School

Billy Figley graduates from the Great Lakes Signalman's school on November 23 with the classification S 1 c. He is assigned to Little Creek Virginia where he will receive ten weeks of additional training.

Glouster Billy Figley Great Lakes Little Creek

Rumor Says Madigan To Quit Hawks

Rumors swirl at a Western Conference winter meeting that Edward P. Slip Madigan may leave his post as acting coach at Town University Hawkeyes after two winless seasons. The rumor notes potential absences of Wisconsin’s Harry Stuhldreher and Ohio State’s Carroll Widdoes, contingent on wartime Army and Navy assignments.

Chicago Edward P Slip) Madigan University of Town Eddie Anderson Army Medical Corps Madigan Hawkeyes West Coast St. Mary’s College Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Carroll Widdoes Ohio State Stuhldreher Army Widdoes Navy Paul Brown Buckeye Great Lakes

College and High School Basketball Scores Roundup

Rhode Island State outscored Case 65 to 57 in college play. High school results include Upper Arlington 49 over Columbus W. 37 and Cols. East 35, Cols. Academy 30. Numerous district games feature Leesburg 88 over Washington W. H. 42 and Groveport 40, Canal Winchester 18.

Newcastle Sharpeville Girard Liberty Goshen N. Jackson Leavittsburg Hubbard Johnston Vernon Salem Ravenna N. Wilmington Brookfield Sebring Palmyra Columbiana Fairfield Struthers Lisbon Macedonia Solon Akron Buchter Wooster Brush Chester Cin. St. Xavier Dixie Heights

Frankie Gram Ada Outpoints Vic Jade In New York Bout

Frankie Gram Ada of Brooklyn wins a tight 8 round decision over Vic Jade of Cleveland in New York, improving to 137 1 2 pounds while Jade drops to 135 3 4. The bout ends with Ada edging the scorecards in a close contest.

Brooklyn Frankie Gramada New York Vic Jade Cleveland

Reduced Fair Directors at Hocking County Meeting

Annual meeting of the Hocking County Agricultural Society in the Probate Court room amended the constitution reducing directors from 21 to 9. Up to three from Logan and no more than two from any township. Directors listed include Floyd Brown and W H Mowery with Grace Harsh as secretary and Grace Harsh as treasurer. Next fair set for Sept 19 to 22, 1945. directors meet again December 30 at 7 30 in Probate Court Room.

Logan Hocking County Agricultural Society Probate Floyd Brown Mason Halloway W. H. Mowery Elmer Risch Harley Meyer Grace Harsh Arlie Brimner Marion Berry Paul Shaw W. H. Mo

Logan-Harry Smith arraigned on intoxication charges

Severe Fine Logan Harry Smith of South Bloomingville appeared before Magistrate Frank St. Clair on Monday facing intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. He was fined $25 plus costs and given 30 days in the county jail.

Logan Harry Smith South Bloomingville Frank St. Clair

Election of Officers For Mazon Council No 93 Pocahontas

Mazon Council No. 93 of the Degree of Pocahontas will vote on officers at the regular meeting held in the Millfield lodge hall Thursday night. December birthdays will be observed and a potluck supper will be served.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Lodge Hall

Legion Auxiliary Plans Dinner Meeting at Legion Hall

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary announces a meeting in Legion Hall on Friday evening December 8 at 7:30. The Auxiliary will serve a dinner to the Rothwell Club.

Glouster American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall Rothwell Club

Meeting Postponed by Glouster Past Matrons

The Past Matrons meeting announced for Friday December 8 has been postponed indefinitely by Glouster chapter.

Glouster

Midwest coaches plan national baseball group

In a Big Ten gathering this weekend Midwest college coaches will discuss forming a national organization to promote baseball. The sport has slipped to a minor status on many campuses, and organizers aim to push for a stronger, unified effort to restore prominence.

New York Hank Leiber Giant Tucson Ariz University of Arizona

Boxing fund proposal for postwar rehab featured in N B A memo

In a newsletter to Col. Heinie Miller in Hawaii, Proxy Abe Greene urges continued funding for boxing service athletic aid after the war to rehabilitate worn-out fighters. Also note the Women's International Bowling Congress was $21,000 short of a second ambulance plane for the Army as of Nov. 18 and Curly Byrd, U of Maryland proxy, scouting for a West Coast football coach.

Heinie Miller Hawaii Abe Greene Service Athletic Women's International Bowling Congress Army Curly Byrd U. of Maryland

Dover Church Windows Broken and Warning Issued

In Chauncey several church panes were broken by balls sling shots or BB guns. Mayor W D Hines announced officials are watching and neighbors should report misdemeanors near the churches. No balls kicks near churches and BB gun use is prohibited with prosecutions for violators.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

War Loan Show In Chauncey Draws Big Crowd

A capacity audience filled Chauncey high school auditorium for the Sixth Victory Loan show. The Ladies of the Revue invited men from the audience to join them on stage while performances by Max Wilson Elwood Daugherty Paul Porter Supt Wayne Matthews Clint Courtney Clem Rogers and other Chauncey men accompanied the proceedings. A sound picture The 957th Day was shown and Roger Connor spoke.

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

Chauncey Family Notes Letters From Overseas Sons

Mrs Lydia Chauncey Chauncey Chauncey reports two sons serving overseas. Pvt Harvey Chalfan with the First Army in Germany and Pvt Pearl Chalfan in France have been overseas several months. Harvey’s wife Mrs Hazel Schoonover Chauncey Chauncey also received a letter this week.

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

Brothers in England Hodge and James Seiber in Field Artillery

Chauncey brothers Pfc. Hodge Seiber and Pfc. James Seiber are now in England with the field artillery. They have served together since joining up and went overseas after training at Camp Maxey Texas. Both are married and are sons of Mr and Mrs Hodge Seiber Sr of Converse Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Pfc Hodge Seiber James Seiber Field Artillery England Camp Maxey Texas Converse St

Millfield Needle Club Meet Hosted by Mrs Robinett

Chauncey Millfield members of the Needle Club are to be entertained tonight at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Robinett in Millfield.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Elizabeth Robinett

Morristown Holiness Church to Hold Cottage Prayer Meet

The Chauncey weekly cottage prayer gathering of Morristown Holiness Church is set for Thursday at 7 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs James Mullins.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church James Mullins

Missionary Service Planned for Sunday at Chauncey Church

The Chauncey Missionary Society of the Church of God plans a Sunday night service at the Chauncey church. Mrs. Ann Marshall, society president, will lead and Mrs. Mary Norris will speak. Women’s sewn articles will be displayed at the front for sending to the foreign field. Public invited.

Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Church of God Chauncey Ann Marshall Mary Norris

Birthday Dinner In Honor Of Father Wemmer

Mrs Lizzie Patton of Millfield hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her father William H Wemmer. Four generations attended including Mrs Patton, her daughter Mrs Helen Sanders, and Sandra. Mrs Sanders baked the cake. Guests included 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 Pate Ton Millfield William 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 the Chauncey M E Church with Pastor Charles Carfrey as evangelist. Sunday night the Church of Christ joined in the service with Rev Courtney preaching. The young people's choir sang and Mrs Cafrey and her mother offered a vocal duet. The Prince of Peace declamation contest will be held in Chauncey Sunday night Dec 10 at the First Church of Christ with the church choir presenting the music.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E Charles Carfrey Church of Christ Courtney

Byers Hospitality Hosts Warner and Papp Guests

Chauncey Byers of Millfield entertains relatives from Barberton Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner and Mrs. William Papp with daughter Mary Margaret visit the Byers household as the host couple’s relatives.

Chauncey Fred Byers Millfield Robert Warner William Papp Mary Margaret Barberton

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