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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

7

Draft Price May Be Set At $10,000

Buffalo AP reports minor leagues opening their 43rd meeting with a watchful waiting stance on Landis successor. Talks focus on 13 proposed amendments, with coast proposals to raise draft prices and protect AA territory. A compromise draft price around $10,000 for Double A players is anticipated as trade rumors remain quiet.

Buffalo National Association K. M. Landis Statler Iea Gunners American Association Pacific Coast International Leaes Frank J. Shaughnessy Joop 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 totals include 120 personal conferences, 58 bulletins and leaflets, 8 news articles. Communicable disease cases: tuberculosis 2, scarlet fever 1, syphilis 1, diphtheria 1, diphtheria contacts 12, diphtheria antitoxin units 32000. Field nursing visits cover communicable disease 33, venereal disease 3, tuberculosis 6, maternity/infant hygiene 15, school hygiene 21, morbidity 1, crippled children 6. School activities include 40 school visits, 33 diphtheria immunizations, 8 smallpox vaccinations, 10 athlete exams, 194 school child inspections, 8 defects found. Sanitation fieldwork notes 14 milk, 2 school sanitation visits, 21 private premises, 2 new water supplies, 12 nuisances investigated, 8 conditions corrected, 3 rabies specimens, 29 milk samples, 12 water samples. Milk and food sanitation conference conducted over 2 days. Medical and administrative items list 20 work certificates, 1 Wasserman test, 1 tuberculosis patch test, 10 fabies conference, 25 medical conferences, and 1 conference with State Nurse.

Logan Hocking County Wasserman

Hawk Funeral Held At New Plymouth

Miss Ruth Hawk died at White Cross Hospital Columbus Friday. Funeral at Methodist Church New Plymouth Monday. She leaves a sister Miss Annie Hawk. Longtime Bible teacher and WC T U leader, she served on the board of education for years. Numerous WC T U members attended the memorial service. Pallbearers listed. burial at Elk Cemetery McArthur.

New Plymouth Ruth Hawk White Cross Hospital Columbus Methodist Church Flossie Monks Logan Etta Hughes Flora Campbell Bertie Dye Hamden Nira Tucker Harley Gill Nettie Mil Hon Conrad Amy Jones Lou Ansel McArthur Lucy Stone Grace Rheinscheid Pleasant Mary Rannells Leafy Springer Glata Miler Lora Rannells Viola Smith Anna Heinlein Carrie Wharf Annie Hawk Elza Hundles Elmer Hixinbaugh Harris Thomas Rannells Stanley Miller Earle Helnlein Elk Cemetery

Four boys from district on O U squad headline season

The article notes four local scholastic players likely to tread toward Ohio University’s 1944 basketball squad for the season opener against Lockbourne Air Base. Key names include Mark Wyle of Gibisonville, Ralph Sayre of Mason City, Worley Baughman of Albany, and Bob Hutchins of Wellsville, with mention of their prospects and positions. It also covers ongoing Western Conference meetings amid rumors of coaching changes including Slip Madigan, Edward P. Madigan, at Town University, and potential shifts at Wisconsin and Ohio State contingent upon wartime conditions.

Ohio U Lockbourne Air Base Mark Wyle Gibisonville Hocking County Wylie Bobcat Quint Ralph Sayre Mason City W. Va Wyle Johnny Muldowan Worley Baughman Albany Bob Dickey Lancaster Bob Hutchins Welsonvile Chicago Edward P Slip) Madigan Eddie Anderson Army Medical Corps Madigan Hawkeyes West Coast St. Mary's College Barry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Iand Carroll Widdoes Olin State Stuhldreher Leaveso Army Whatidoes Navy Paul Brown Buckeye Great Lakes

13 More Deer Brought Down

PORTSMOUTH 1 The prize Kill of Ohio s second deer hunting season in 50 years is a 186.1 pound buck brought down by BR B Elfrink of Marysville. Twelve other hunters also shot deer yesterday, the second day of the season, bringing the total killed to 37. Hunting will be permitted in a restricted area in Scioto Pike and Adams counties through Saturday. State conservation department officials said other successful hunters through yesterday included: Rev R L Boggs of Coal Grove, Harold Swearing of Russelville, Clarence Goren of Mt. Sterling, O B C Feasel of Tiffin, Vernon O Dell of South Webster, EH M Gatewood of Gallipolis, Stanley Geiller of Summerville, G C Timmer of Circleville, Robert F Steinmetz of Springfield, C C Johnson of Cadiz and C E Brock of Sylvania.

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

Quarantine Regulations for Dogs in Hocking County 1942

Health officials in Hocking County announce an emergency dog quarantine adopted July 1 1942 and also approved by Logan City on August 10 1942. The order covers licensed and unlicensed dogs, grants farm owners leash exceptions, and requires cooperation from village marshals and law enforcement to enforce humane seizure and care of strays.

Logan Hocking County Health Department Board of Health Logan City

War Bond Sale Progress Reported in Hocking County

Logan reports Hocking County progress on war bond sales with a quota of 426000 dollars and 416259 dollars sold to date. The figure 8741 dollars appears as a subsequent tally or note in the report.

Logan Hocking County

Fire Chief Injured In Traffic Crash

Fire Chief Roy Stalismith sustained two cracked and one broken rib in an automobile collision Monday afternoon at the intersection of E Front and S Mulberry Streets. Stalismith was driving south on Mulhery while Edward Beougher of Route 1 Rockbridge proceeded west on Front Street when the cars collided.

Logan Roy Stalismith E Front S. Mulberry Sts Stalismith Mulhery Edward Beougher Rockbridge Front Street

Trimble Two Bond Sales Reach $30 000 in Township

In Glouster Trimble Township reports show about $30 000 in War Bonds sold to date with 20 of 33 salesmen accounting for most figures. Virgil Swart led early, then regained first with $498 25, ahead of Lawrence Colbert, Dan Kovach, Agnes Clark, and William G Hughes. The drive continues ten days with a Monday meeting at 7 30 p m in the mayor's office to gauge progress toward the quota.

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

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Soldiers Wedding in Newport

Thelma Bernadine Pedicord and Wilbur John Knox wed November 10 at Chaplain Stevens home in Newport Rhode Island. The bride, in dress uniform with gardenia corsage, is a Brownstown High graduate and former Glouster resident. Knox, son of Mrs Annie Knox of San Antonio, studied at the University of Texas and taught Spanish before entering the service. he is stationed in Newport.

East E E. Pedicord Brownstown Ind Thelma Bernadine Wilbur John Knox Annie Knox San Antonio Texas Newport Rhode Island Stevens Indianapolis Knox University of Texas Reverent Pedicord Glouster Hill St

Masonic Lodge Plans Degree Conferrals and Bible Readings

Glouster Lodge No 607 F and A M will confer the Fellowcraft Degree on one candidate Wednesday at 7 30 p m. A Past Masters degree session follows a dinner at the Hotel Gordon. The Officers Association will conduct daily Bible readings sponsored by the American Bible Society running from Nov 23 to Dec 10, with a list of readings provided.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No Masonic Officers Association Masonic Hall Gordon Officers Association Duct Dis- American Bible Society Fred Ervin

Dews Receive Letters From Soldier Sons

Mr and Mrs Dew have letters from sons in service. Sef Howard L Dew reports hot dusty weather overseas and good meals while living like a king. William A Dew, wounded by shrapnel, is recovering in a hospital and notes cool rainy climate and good care. Pvt Ralph Lamborn, stationed in Washington DC, is on a ten day furlough with his mother.

Glouster Una Dew Howard Lewis Dew Pacific William A. Dew Bere

Ladies Democratic Club Meeting in Glouster

A Ladies Democratic Club gathering is announced for Thursday at 7 o clock at 28 Main Street the home of Mrs Dorothy Vernon. Members are asked to bring a new member. potluck will be served. Bazaar opened in Glouster in Methodist Church social rooms at 1 pm sponsored by church ladies.

Glouster Ladies Democratic Club Dorothy Vernon Main St Methodists Church

Billion Dollar Race Betting Year Sets New Records

New 1944 race betting total across 17 states reached 1.1269 billion dollars with New York leading at 410.23 million. The AP survey notes a jump of 421.17 million from 1943, state tax take about 55.57 million, and every state except one showing higher wagering. The shorter 1944 season kept one state from posting a decrease.

New York United States Associated Press

Bishopville Notes on Local Visits and Military Enlistments

Lucy Ped icord writes from Akron that she is visiting sister B L Hardled. Christopher Spain left Wednesday for Ft Hayes Columbus to enlist. Samuel Spain traveled to Columbus Thursday for physical before service. Audrey Stelfy and daughters Carol Ann and Janet visited Shaner and Evans households Sunday. Helen Evans of Cleveland visited Jessie Wilson Saturday evening. Amanda Williams called on Wallliam Hoon and Jessie Wilson Sunday. Marvin Murphy family of Portsmouth shared Sunday dinner with F D Hamhel family.

Bishopville Lucy Pedicord Akron B. L. Hardled Christopher Spain Ft. Hayes Columbus Samuel Spain Ohio Audrey Stelfy Carol Ann Janet Elmer Shaner Rhys Evans Helen Evans Cleveland Jessie Wilson Amanda Williams Wallliam Hoon Jessie [Wilson Marvin Murphy Portsmouth F. D Hamhel

500 Club Meets Glouster at Elizabeth Chute Home

The 500 Club met at Mrs Elizabeth Chute's home with Mrs Frances Gibbs as hostess. Two tables played. first prize went to Mrs Elizabeth Chute, second to Mrs Evan Morgan, consolation to Mrs Earl Morris. Guest prize was won by Miss Josephine Hedfett Lynch. refreshments served to a group including Mrs Thomas Vaughn and Mrs Vern Lamboth among others.

Glouster 500 Club Elizabeth Chute Frances Gibbs Evan Morgan Earl Morris Josephine Hedfett Lynch Thomas Vaughn Vern Lamboth Thomas W. Figiey Josephine Hedfett

Figley Graduates From Great Lakes Signalmen School

Billy Figley graduated from the Great Lakes Signalmen school on November 23 and was classified as S Ic. He is assigned to Little Creek Virginia where he will undergo ten weeks of additional training.

Glouster Billy Figley Great Lakes Little Creek

Various college and high school basketball scores across regions

A mixed slate of basketball results lists numerous small colleges and high schools. Scores include Rhode Island State 65 over Case 57 and Upper Arlington 49 over Columbus Wo 37, with many games from Ohio towns such as Leesburg, Canal Winchester, Granville, and Akron Buchtel, among others.

Newceastle Sharpseitia Girard Liberty Goshen SN. Dockeon Lentitteburg Hubbard Johnston Vernon Adem Ravenna N. Wilmington Brookfield Sebring Panayra Columbiana Luirfield Struthers Lisbon Macedonia

Frankie Gramada tops Vic Jade in welterweight decision

In Brooklyn Frankie Gramada of New York outpointed Vic Jade of Cleveland over eight rounds, prevailing 8 to 0 on the scorecards. Gramada controlled the action with cleaner punches and better defense throughout the bout.

Brooklyn Frankie Gramada New York Vic Jade Cleveland

Reduced number of directors for Hocking County Fair

An annual meeting in the Probate Court room amended the constitution lowering directors from 21 to 8. Logan may supply at most three directors. no township may exceed two. Directors include Floyd Brown Mason Halloway W H Mowery Elmer Risch Harley Meyer Grace Harsh Arhe Brimner Marion Berry Paul Shaw. Officers: President W H Mowery Vice President Elmer Rusch Secretary Rev Carl I Wilson Treasurer Grace Harsh. Next fair dates September 19 20 21 22 1945 scheduled. directors to meet December 30 at 7 30 in Probate Court Ream.

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

Chauncey brothers in England join field artillery service

Severe Fine Brothers Chauncey Pfe Hodge Sether and Pfc James Seter, both Chauncey brothers, now in England with the field artillery after training at Camp Maxey Texas. Married sons of Mr and Mrs Hodge Leiber Sr Con verse St Chauncey. Logan Harry Smith of South Bloomingville arraigned before Magistrate Frank St. Clair on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges, fined. Members of the Needle Club to be on ays in the county jail tonight at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Robinett in Mill held.

Chauncey Pfe Hodge Sether Pfc James Seter Chauncey Brothers Field Artillery England Logan Harry Smith South Bloomingville Frank St. Clair Chawuncey Milfield Elizabeth Robinett m Millheld

Elect Officers At Mazon Council Meeting

Chauncey notes election of officers for Mazon Council No 93, Degree of Pocahontas, at the Mill Field Lodge Hall Thursday night. December birthdays will be observed and a potluck supper will be served.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas Millfield Lodge

Plan Prayer Meeting Chauncey Morristown church schedule

Weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be Thursday at 7 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church James Mullins

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton

In a Big Ten meeting this weekend midwest college baseball coaches plan a national organization to revive the sport’s standing. Hank Leiber runs a large poultry operation near Tucson. A dinner in New Orleans features Georgia Tech and Tulane coaches discussing Alex’s coaching success and aging rivals.

Hugh Fullerton NEW York—Cp Hank Leiber Giant Tucson Ariz University of Arizona New Orleans Bill Alexander Georgia Tech Monk Simons Tulane Tech Alex

Dover Church Windows Broken and Warning Issued

In Chauncey, several church panes were broken by baseballs footballs slingshots or BB guns. The glass is costly to replace and officials urge neighbors to watch for any misdeeds near churches. Violators will be prosecuted per the town ordinance.

Chauncey Masse W. D. Hines Wolaters

War Loan show draws big crowd in Chauncey

A capacity audience attended the Sixth Victory Loan event in Chauncey with The Ladies of the Revue performing two songs and dances and selecting men from the audience to join them. Max Wilson Elwood Daugherty Paul Porter Supt Wayne Matthews Clink Courtney Clem Rogers and others participated on the platform. A sound picture titled The 957th Day was shown and Roger Connor spoke.

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

Chauncey Family Letters From Sons Serving Overseas

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

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

Auxiliary Meeting Near Glouster Postponed

The American Legion Auxiliary announces a Legion Hall meeting Friday December 8 at 7 30 pm. Dinner will be served to the Rothwell Club. The Past Matrons meeting scheduled for Friday December 8 has been postponed indefinitely.

Glouster American Legion Lasses Auxiliary Legion Rothwell Club

Missionary Service Set By Chauncey Church Group

Chauncey Missionary Society of the Church of God sponsors a Sunday night service at the church with Mrs IAnn Marshall president and Mrs Mary Norris as speaker. Front display features sewn articles by women to send to the foreign field for missionaries. Public invited.

Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Church of God Chauncey Wwell Iann Marshall Mary Norris

Birthday Dinner In Honor Of Father Wemmer

Mrs Luggie Patton hosted a birthday dinner at her Millfield home for her father William H. Wemmer in a four generations gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Grover Patton, Mrs Helen Sanders and children Sandra and Joe, and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett. Mrs Sanders baked the birthday cake and gifts were exchanged.

Chauncey Luggie Patiton Millfield William H. Wemmer Patheri Ng Wemmer Mrs. Patton Helen Sanders Sandra Sanders William Wemmer Grover Patton Sandra and Joe Elizabeth Robinett

Revival in Progress at Chauncey EB Church

Revival services continue each night this week at the Chauncey M. E. Church with pastor Charles Caffrey as evangelist. Sunday night the Church of Christ congregation joined the service with Rev. Courtney preaching. The young people’s choir sang and Mrs Caffrey and her mother offered a vocal duet. The County Prince of Peace declamation contest will be held in Chauncey Sunday night Dec 10 at the First Church of Christ. The church choir will present the music. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Byers of Muirfield entertain as guests the former’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner and cousin Mrs. William Papp and daughter Mary Margaret of Barberton, Ohio.

Mary Elizabeth Clark Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John R. Clark John M Henderson Washington, D. C John I Linwood Gladys Viney Enoch Bickley T-Set Eldon Hoffman Fre China India Hollister Ppa William Camn North Vernon Ind Thomas W. Figley Chauncey Chauncey M. EB Charles Caffrey lChurchs of Christ Courtney Fred Byers Muirfield Robert Warner William Papp Mary Margaret Barberton

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Health Board Hawk O. U Hawks Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Mark Wylie Bobcat Masonic Lodge Dews Soldier Sons Figley Brothers Plan Prayer Meeting Fullerton Heinie Milley Hawai Ahe Greene Wll Women’s International Bowling Congress Curly Byrd U. of Maryland Dover Wilson's Store Chauncey, Ohio Home C. V. Yaw S. Court Street Price Lackbourne Air Base Bowling Green Ohio Westoven Dan Otterhein Miami Cincinnati Penison Kentucky
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