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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

7

Bobcats Open Cage Season Versus Marietta Pioneers

Ohio University fans await the 1941 42 Bobcats in their home opener against Marietta College with Trautwein directing a veteran lineup and several young players pushing for starting roles. The coach plans to use many players, emphasizing speed and height to overcome nerves early. Fizz Miller is slated at forward with Jack Mlakar or Kenny Walters, Pete Lalich at center, Jim Winfield and Bill Ditrich as backups, and Bobby Wren with John Born at guards.

Ohio University Bobcats Marietta College Pioneers Ohio Gym Ohio Cage Frankie Baumholtz Dutch Trautwein Baumholtz Trautwein Ohio Jvery Fizz Miller Fizz Jack Mlakar Kenny Walters New Lexington Pete Lalich Jim Winfield Bill Ditrich Bobby Wren John Born Bill Ross Charley Fulks

Local College Basketball Scores From Tonight

Kent State tops Findlay 37 to 25 while Kenyon defeats Denison 52 to 46. Fairmont State of West Virginia leads Marietta 62 to 46 as Earlham beats Cedarville 66 to ?

Kent State Findlay Kenyon Denison Fairmont W. Va Marietta

Corning Team Meets Glenford Friday Night

The fast undefeated Corning team will play Glenford at home Friday night December 12. Local fans showed up to travel to Somerset Tuesday to watch Corning in action.

Corning Glenford Somerset

Ohio U Matmen Open Home Schedule Tonight

Ohio University starts its wrestling season at 7:30 in Ohio Gym hosting Bowling Green. Six of eight Bobcats will wrestle at home for the first time. sophomores fill most spots as the team looks to follow up a Findlay win. Key bouts include Dan ny Marazon vs Edson Parker and captain Paul Kalivoda vs Don Harris with several weight class matches listed. Charley Newhart referees the meet.

Ohio University Bowling Green Ohio Gym Thor Olson Bobcats Findlay College Findlay Ny Marazon Bee Gees Edson Parker Ohio Paul Kalivoda Don Harris Fred Schleicher Chester Sak Elden Cooper Sanford Merick Bates Kulinzaka Vench Hillard Ebenhack Hess Charley Newhart Harvard University

Middlepoint High Mentor Bids for Hard Luck Title

In Van Wert County coach Red Bricker leads Middlepoint High School basketball, aiming for a county crown after seven straight wins but with no county title. Wiltshire of Van Wert has appeared in state finals, yet rarely faced Middlepoint this season. The piece notes tough wartime scheduling and a quirky Ohio State Wisconsin game moment shared by players Fisher and Lynn.

Middlepoint High Columbus Buckeye Red” Bricker Middlepoint van Wert County Wiltshire van Wert Cridersville Bricker

Cardinals Trade Johnny Mize to the New York Giants

In Chicago AP reports the St. Louis Cardinals sent Johnny Mize to the New York Giants in a winter meeting deal. Giants owner Bill Terry agreed to deliver catcher Ken O'Dea and pitcher Bill Lohrmann plus cash, while Cardinals Pap Rickey planned to fill first base with Ray Sanders and Johnny Hopp.

Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize New York Giants Branch Rickey Cardinals Bill Terry Giants Rickey Terry

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

In Glouster the Church of Christ led by Minister Co B Tigner will host morning services with a sermon Walking with the Unknown and an evening talk A Most Remarkable Conversion. Bible school at 9, Lord's Supper and preaching to 11, youth and juniors meet at 6, evening service 7. Methodist Church led by J A Thompson lists study 9:30, worship 10:30, youth at 6, evening service 7, with an official board meeting Monday and prayer service Wednesday.

Glouster Co. B. Tigner Church of Christ Tigner Byesville Methodist Church J. A. Thompson

Evangelist Arthur Thomas to Speak at Trimble Church

The Trimble Church of Christ announces the regular monthly appointment of Evangelist Arthur Thomas of Zanesville. He will speak Sunday morning and evening with a 9:15 a.m. Bible study, 1:15 p.m. preaching and Lord's Supper, and another sermon at 7 p.m.

Trimble Trimble Church

McGee Sought Missing Marine From Moxahala Family

Robert McGee son of Mr and Mrs John McGee of Moxahala has not been heard from since early November while with the Marines at Wake Island in the Pacific He had hoped for return to the Hawaiian Islands soon He is brother of Kenneth McGee Glouster RD 4.

Glouster Robert McGee John McGee Moxahala Wake Island Pacific Hawaiian Islands Kenneth McGee

Craft Funeral Set for Saturday in Glouster

Funeral services for W. A. Craft who died at his home on Spring Street will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at his residence with Rev. J. A. Thompson of Glouster Methodist Church officiating. Burial is in West Union Street Cemetery, Athens. A sister, Miss Carrie Spaulding of Columbus, was omitted from yesterday’s survivor list.

Glouster W. A. Craft Spring St J. A. Thompson Glouster Methodist Church West Union Street Athens Carrie Spaulding Columbus

Corning Eastern Star Chapter Installs Officers

Corning Eastern Star Chapter installed officers Monday night with Helen Garrison as installing worthy matron. Flora Briggs served as past matron, and Lora Longley was honored with a past matron’s pin. A social hour and lunch followed.

Bertha Levion Martha Myrta Hickok Electa Lora Longley Audrey Sentinel Ralph Briggs Delcie Spence Flora Briggs

Corning Women To Serve Turkey Supper

The United Brethren Church Finance Committee in Corning will host a turkey supper in the church basement on Saturday December 13 with serving starting at 430 PM. A bazaar by the Golden Rule Class will run in connection with the meal.

Corning — Finance Committee The United Brethren Church

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Navy and College News

Naval Academy player Isaac Kidd Jr. is noted among the Navy B squad and Lieut. Gill Ingram once Navy coach is mentioned. NYU student council shifts stance on Violets athletics. Ernie Andres and others from Grant Lakes Naval Training Station shine in baseball. Camp Croft builds a strong football squad and scouts court players from non college backgrounds. Bob Cromwell survives crashes while serving as a flying instructor and Danke. Rumors hint at Oklahoma City U returning to major football and Fred Thomson as coach. Lefty Grove wants to pitch again against Bob Jr. and beat him. Alseb gains 100 pounds after a tough season, bettors react strongly. Larry MacPhail spends $30,000 to Padgett in a noted infield move.

Hugh Fullerton New York Isaac Kidd, Jr Admiral Kidd Hawaii Naval Academy Gill Ingram Navy Oklahoma New York University Council Violets Bob Cromwell Boston College North Corpus Christi Texas Oklahoma City U Fred Thomson Arkansas Lefty Grove Bob, Jr Alseb Bettors Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Padgett

Donations for Church Home Are Sought

Chauncey Church School of Chauncey Church of Christ plans a Christmas box of clothing and toys for the Cleveland Christian Home orphanage. Over 100 children from infants to 18 years old live there. Used clothing, shoes, underwear, dresses, stockings, cash books or toys are welcome at Sunday services.

Chauncey— Church School of Chauncey Church of Christ Cleveland Christian Home Church of Christ

Plains Nazarene Church Sunday School and Services

Mrs. Carrie Channel will lead Sunday School at 9 30 a m. The pastor Rev Frank Noel speaks at 10 45 a m on Happy People and at 7 p m The Jericho Road. New York Youth Peace Society meets at 6 30 for art led by Mrs Florence Noel.

Chauncey Carrie Channel Plains Nazarene Church Frank Noel Jericho Road N.Y.P.S Florence Noel

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils to host Jacksonville Trimble Friday

The Chauncey Dover Blue Devils host Jacksonville Trimble Friday with reserves at 7 30 p m and the varsity game at 8 00 p m. The event is set at Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Jacksonville-Trimble

Glousted Group Plans Christmas Dinner at Church

The GLOUSTER Progressive Class of the Church of Christ will hold its annual Christmas dinner and party in the church classroom on Monday December 15 at 6 o'clock. Members may invite a guest and tickets for the dinner are available from Louise Gladden or Lois Dunlap. A gift exchange will take place at the party.

Glouster Church of Christ Louise Gladden Lois Dunlap

Loyal Workers Christmas Party at Hollister U B Church

The Loyal Workers class of the Hollister U B Church will hold its annual Christmas party on Friday night with a six o'clock supper served.

Hollister U. B. Church

Teachers Trim Pioneer Quint On Foul Shots

Kenyon College and Kent State opened Ohio Conference play with wins. Kenyon rallied past Denison 52-46 as Lynch and Smith scored 17 each, Denison leading 24-22 at half. Kent State topped Findlay 37-25 behind 13 from Don Blair.

Kenyon College Kent State University Kenyon Denison University Lynch Smith Denison Don Blair Cuyahoga Falls Kent State Findlay Blair Fairmont W. Va Teachers College Marietta College Marietta Earlham Cedarville Richmond Ind Ashland Ohio Heidelberg Baldwin-Wallace Toledo Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Youngstown Duquesne Bluffton Ohio Northern Wooster Miami Oberlin Allegheny Tiffin Rio Grande Bethany Capital Defiance Mount Union

Akron U uses freshmen on swimming squad triggering meet cancellations

Akron University decided to field freshmen in its swimming team this year. Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Fenn College Case and Slippery Rock State Teachers announced cancellations of meets as a result. Athletic director Leslie P. Hardy announced the action.

AKRON Akron University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Fenn College Case Slippery Rock Leslie P. Hardy

Pre Christmas Services Announced in Dover Area

Dover area churches outline Sunday schedules for Church of Christ parishes in Chauncey Taylor Ridge Greens Run Millfield and Trimble with services at 9 30 10 30 and 7 p m Bible School 9 30 Communion 10 30 and layman led Young People meetings 6 7 p m The parish joins state churches in pre Christmas family worship and candlelight services to be held at homes on Christmas Eve Materials available from pastors for families wishing to participate

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Taylor Ridge Trimble Glaze Thompson Greens Run Millfield Communion

Patton Honored Father on 80th Birthday in Millfield

Mrs Grover Patton hosted relatives Sunday for William H Wemmer’s 80th birthday in Millfield. A two course dinner and two birthday cakes marked the occasion. Guests included Mr and Mrs W H Wemmer, Mr and Mrs Reuben Wemmer, and local families.

Chauncey Grover Patton William H. Wemmer Millfield Patton Mr. Wemmer Reuben Wemmer W. H. Wemmer Guy White Verne White Jane

Chauncey Folks Welcome Visiting Relatives

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Cat Vesa hosted Mrs Vess daughter and granddaughter Mrs Thressen Baron and Mrs Leota Rowley of Parkersburg W Va. Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey returned Wednesday night from Cleveland after attending a Church of Christ meeting.

Chauncey Cat Vesa Vess Thressen Baron Leota Rowley Parkersburg W. Va Gilbert Courtney Cleveland Church of Christ

Revival Continues at Chauncey Methodist Church

Revival services continue at Chauncey Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Palmer as evangelist and music led by Charles Spearry. Special singing by Rev and Mrs Harry Fagan with Fagan also playing accordion. Services expected to run through Sunday night.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Charles Palmer Charles Spearry Harry Fagan Fagan

Mrs Florence Chalfan Confined At Home In Chauncey

Mrs Florence Chalfan wife of Charles Chalfan of Chauncey has been confined to her home at 18 Sycamore Street by illness. Her condition today is improved. A historical note recalls the United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France on April 30 1803.

Chauncey Florence Chalfan Charles Chalfan Sycamore St United States Louisiana Territory France

Bulldogs Open SE Basketball in Gallipolis Clash

The Athens Bulldogs travel to Gallipolis to face the Gallia Academy Blue Devils in both A and B games, aiming for a second win. Senior starters Maynard Hutchison Worley Sprague Finsterwald lead a deep lineup as Gallipolis, without a league foe yet, seeks its first SE win after a 21 20 loss to Rio Grande. The reserves play the prelim, with the varsity at 8 o clock.

Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils Athens Harry Lackey Bulldogs Wellston McArthur Paul Maynard Hutchison Jim Worley Bill Sprague John Finsterwald Ben Fulton Evan Jones Howard Bobo Bob Mills Devils Rio Grande

Chauncey Soldier Sent West From Lerdo Field

Chauncey Neil Tippett of Lerdo Field Bakersfield California on furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett Chauncey was summoned by telegram to report to his post He traveled to Columbus by bus accompanied by his sister Mrs Margaret Kern and Mrs Hazel Cable and daughter Marjorie Courtney

Chauncey Neil Tippett Lerdo Field Bakersfield Calif Sam. Tippett Columbus Margaret Kern Hazel Cable Marjorie Courtney

Mrs Sanders Hosts Needle Club At Millfield Home

Mrs Bertha Sanders hosted a needle club gathering Wednesday night at her Millfield residence. Guests and members enjoyed Yule tide decorations and a Christmas season refreshment course. Attendees included Mrs Eda Heffken, Mrs Mae Wade, Mrs Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs Nelle Brookins, Mrs Helen Sanders, Mrs Elizabeth Patton, Mrs Mabel Mingus, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs Edith McDaniel, Mrs Jessie Fulton, Mrs Ida Hill, Mrs Mabel Sisson, Anita, and Mrs Lucille Sanders.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Needle Club Millfield Eda Heffken Mae Wade Kathryn McDaniel Nelle Brookins Helen Sanders Elizabeth Patton Mabel Mingus Elizabeth Robinett Edith McDaniel Jessie Fulton

Rev Chauncey Ours to Preach at Morristown Holiness Church

Rev H O Ours of Pt Pleasant West Virginia will preach at 10 30 a m after Sunday School and again at 7 p m at the Morristown Holiness Church He will be accompanied by a male quartet for the services Known locally for a successful Morristown tent meeting last summer

Chauncey H. O. Ours Pt. Pleasant W. Va Morristown Ours

Morristown Morality Morristown Holiness Church Prayer Meeting

Weekly cottage prayer meeting scheduled for Friday December 12 at 7 p m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Nip Bulloch Bail ey Run the event invites parishioners and neighbors to join in prayer and fellowship.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Nip Bulloch Bailey Run

New Haven Bout: Peralta Outpoints Zengaras in Scranton

Joe Peralta of Scranton wins a ten round decision over George Zengaras of New York at 135 pounds. The card also features Young Kid McCoy of Detroit facing former Zivic of Pittsburgh in a ten round MSG bout with the winner inching toward Freddie Cochrane for the title. McCoy boasts a 45 of 54 pro record with 10 KOs and is a 5 to 7 favorite.

New Haven Joe Peralta Scranton George Zengaras New York Kid McCoy Detroit Zivic Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden Freddie Cochrane McCoy

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