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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1941
Page
7
Duke Stadium in Durham, North Carolina set to host the Rose Bowl game after war disruption in Pasadena. About 50 000 expected to attend with tickets at 4.40 dollars as Duke University and Oregon State plan alternate arrangements and refunds for California venue costs.
California suspends major sports due to defense needs. Rose Bowl between Oregon State and Duke moves to Durham North Carolina, Shrine East West game likely to New Orleans, Pro Bowl possible in Chicago, Santa Anita meets canceled, Tournament of Roses parade canceled, and only four golf events survive. Attendance figures referenced include 90,000 at the Rose Bowl and 75,000 at the Pro Bowl estimate. US rapeseed imports noted for 1940 quarter.
Fullerton comments on Duke and Oregon State in the Rose Bowl setting and wartime sports ideas. He notes Anton Christoforidis buying a $1,000 defense bond, L. J. Skiddy’s guest spot, and Branch Rickey seeking writers to judge trades. Includes Joe Louis boxing and various boxing and football items with war-related context.
The Athens Gun Club announces a turkey shoot for next Sunday afternoon, December 21, at its traps near the Athens Airport. Entry allows all calibre shooters to win prizes with optional entrant squads and special events for experienced gunners. Both 16 yard traps and the skeet ring will operate with firing beginning promptly at 1 o'clock.
Ohio Northern joined six Ohio Conference squads with first league win as Lowell Shaffer led 56-44 over Denison at Ada. Shaffer scored 21 with 10 field goals and a free throw, edging Ed McFadden for top scoring. Wilmington College fell 41-40 to Morehead State Teachers. Kent State beat Bluffton 63-40. Heidelberg lost 53-30 at Adrian College.
Wes Ferrell at 33 believes he can stage a comeback with a big league club. He cites a patchy career since 1937 and recalls time with the Red Sox Washington Yankees and Braves. If no mound job, he could serve as outfielder coach or minor league manager after leading Leaksville to a Class D pennant.
The Friendship Circle held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Garnet Brunton’s home with co host Mrs. Mae Losey. Officer changes occurred as Zenith Jewell resigned as treasurer and Virginia Moore was elected to the position. Members read, songs were performed, a contest won by Madge Harry, and gifts distributed by Santa Claus after lunch.
Results list several bouts with multiple fighters and cities. Charles Constantino beats Fontana in New York. Sammy Secreet defeats Willie Joyce in Pittsburgh. Ken Overlin defeats Mose Brown in Washington. Paul Carra brantes stops Ossie Harris in Pittsburgh. Frankie Hammer knocks out Joe O Gatty in Newark.
The Past Noble Grands Club will meet at Mrs. Maud Davis home Saturday night December 20. Members will exchange gifts and elect officers.
Mrs Lucille Trimble entertained her Monday evening Bridge Club at her home with two tables in play. High score went to Mrs Myrtle Others, second to Mary Davis, third to Lena Safreed, and consolation to Verna Swartz. A salad course was served to Nona Scurlach Myrtle Olbers Verna Swartz Lulu Curry Mary Davis Bess Sayre Lena Safreed and the hostess.
Beginning Wednesday evening and continuing through Friday all retail stores in this city will stay open until 7 o clock. On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week they will stay open until 9 o clock for Christmas shoppers.
The Live Wires and Willing Workers Classes of the M. E. Church were entertained in the church rooms Sunday evening by Mrs. Harold Vaughn. The Live Wire Class members were guests as winners of a contest between the two classes. Games were played and a lunch served.
The GLOUSTER-Children's Band of the First Baptist Church sponsors a Christmas program at the church on December 24 at 7 o'clock. Miss Bernadine Goodman, band president, and Mrs. Gladys Viney, Sub-district supervisor, lead the event.
Mrs. Clyde Haskins and Mrs. Iva Pedicord led the installation of Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star officers. New officers include Mrs. C. B. Vernon as worthy matron and Ben H. Goldberg as worthy patron, among others.Rosy bouquets and gifts accompanied presentations to retiring Matron Mrs. John S. Blower and incoming leaders. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. James Welsh of Columbus visited with Mrs. Welshs relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ross. Faye Dailey of Racine RD left for an indefinite visit with the Johnsons and Clifford Johnson. Kenneth Bradford of Columbus visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bentz. Ralph Neigler and family spent time with the Eber Neigler family in Cuyahoga Falls and with Morris Hardin in Ravenna. Forest Neigler underwent a tonsillectomy at Parkersburg. Emma Jiden stayed with Harold Weatherholt in Gallipolis. Russell Buckley and children attended a Christmas party at the Reed home in Chester. Linley Hart and son Dale returned from Ravenna to visit his parents Earl and (Mrs.) Hart in Pomeroy. Chalmers Parker of Columbus was in the district regarding Southern Ohio Oil Company holdings.
Glouster Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will gather at the home of Mrs Gladys Viney Thursday evening December 18 at seven o'clock for a meeting.
The 1941 AL pitching leaders list Thornton Lee of the White Sox with 22 wins and Bob Feller of the Indians with 25. Lee and Feller both topped 300 innings, marking the first time since 1927 two AL hurlers reached that mark in the same season.
Mary Rosman and Ella Furgeson, 83 year old twins, hosted relatives at the Kester homestead in Bartlett, a family seat since 1836. Relatives from Zanesville, Syracuse, Crooksville, McConnelsville, Wheeling, Bartlett, Stockport, Ritman, Fort Knox and Xenia attended a pot luck social gathering during H. B. Kester's return after 23 years away.
Mr and Mrs Joseph West Jr of Glouster and Mr and Mrs Arthur Ginn of Lathrop spent Sunday in Amesville with Mr and Mrs Emory Johnson where they met Ralph West who was called back to serve with the 107 cavalry at Camp Forrest Tennessee.
Ohio Northern defeated Denison 56 to 44 and Kent State won 63 to 40 while Heidelberg posted 30 and Bluffton 40 in a set of college results. Morehead defeated Wilmington 41 to 40 and Adrian lost 53 to 30.
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