DiMaggio Voted Year's Outstanding Athlete in AP Poll
Joe DiMaggio tops the Associated Press annual poll as the year's outstanding athlete with 157 points from 42 first-place votes. Ted Williams follows with 74 points and Joe Louis earns 64 in a year dominated by baseball, boxing, and football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankee
Associated Press
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
DiMaggio
Williams
Joe Louis
Craig Wood
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
Niles Kinnick
Iowa
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota
Bruce Smith
Cornelius Warmerdam
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Earl Blaik
Army
Burt Shotton
Columbus Redbirds
American Baseball Association
Paul Brown
Ohio State
Bernie Bierman
Gophers
Fts
Cornelius Wa'er'm
Frankie Sinkwich
Bill Dudley
Bud Ward
Bob Feller
Bill Smith
Leslie Maccmitchell
Franki@lberts
Earl Blatk
Billy Conn
Steve Lach
Telephone Office Is Being Decorated
TLOUSTER A redecorating and rearranging program has been completed in the offices of the Eastern Telephone Co. The entire second floor is being papered and painted. The switch board room has new fluorescent lights and Venetian blinds. The annual Christmas party will be held at the office Thursday evening. C G Lunsford is the local manager.
Mountville Class to Stage Dec 18 Minstrel Program
The Junior Class presents a program at Mountville Grade School Auditorium at 8 pm on December 18. It features a minstrel act titled The Birmingham Button Busters and a Negro mock wedding The Kink in Kizzies Wedding. The event reflects school activity and local entertainment.
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Mountsville
Mountville
Birmingham
Bishopville Family Loses Home to Fire
A two story frame house in Bishopville occupied by Mr and Mrs Fred Harper and family was destroyed by fire Monday evening. Neighbor Mrs Isaac Price raised the alarm at 7 pm as the Harpers were at a Holister PTA meeting. The Glouster Fire Department saved a nearby residence and a coal shed, but all Harper possessions and clothing were lost and no insurance was carried. A charity event at Bishopville Church collected clothing furniture and money for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bishopville
Fred Harper
Charles Milhoan
William Grubb
Harpers
PTA
Rendville Man Named Delegate To Trade Labor Council
J. H. Howard of Rendville has been appointed delegate to the Crooksville Ohio trade labor council by President Alfred Offman of Local Union 2971. Howard arrived in Rendville about four years ago and has been active in the local during this period.
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Rendville
J. H. Howard
Renadville
Trade Labor Council
Crooksville
Ohio
Alfred Offman
Howard
Zimmerman Infant Dies End of Week
A son, David Allen Zimmerman, was born Friday at City Hospital Akron to Mr and Mrs August Zimmerman and died Sunday morning. Mrs Zimmerman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Zimmer of this city.
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Glouster
David Allen
August Zimmerman
City Hospital
Akron
Zimmerman
William Zimmer
John L. Morris
Glenna
Bernard McKinney
Camp Buckley
Texas
Mr. McKinney
Frank McKinney
Zanesville
Birth of Linda Nell Miller at Oakdale on December 14
Roy Miller announces the birth of a seven pound twelve ounce daughter named Linda Nell Miller born December 14 at Oakdale Road.
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Glouster
Roy Miller
Oakdale Road
Linda Nell
Death notices: George S Jewell of Portland and Athens County
Amanda Williams of Glouster learns of the death of her brother George S Jewell 82 a Portland Oregon resident with life ties to Athens County. Survived by son Harold grandson Kenneth Meisner niece Imogen Coad three sisters and two nephews including surgeon Dale Jewell and former Portland chief of detectives Dana Jewell who died recently. Mr Jewell served as a guard for Pacific Importing Co and belonged to several fraternal orders.
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Glouster
Amanda Williams
George S. Jewell
Portland Ore
Athens County
Harold
Kenneth Meisner
Imogen Coad
Etta Frazier
the Plains
Anna Kinder
Trimble
Charles Jewell
Dale Jewell
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Dana Jewell
Portland
Escape Injury in Unusual Auto Accident Near Coolville
Dale Thompson of Lamborn Studio narrowly escaped serious harm when the Vern Lamborn sedan struck a guard rail six miles north of Coolville. A sneeze caused the car to veer on loose gravel, the guard rail piercing the vehicle. Thompson sustained only a head cut and minor bruises, with one cracked photo frame among the back seat cargo.
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Glouster
Dale Thompson
Lamborn
Vern Lamborn
Coolville
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Meeting of Mar cellite Rebekah Lodge Postponed
The Glouster lodge meeting set for Saturday at the ICCF Hall is postponed to the third Saturday in January. Degree work will be conferred on four candidates at the rescheduled session.
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Glouster
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
1.C.C.F. Hall
Meth odist Church Choir Rehearsal Ahead of Christmas Program
An important rehearsal of the Methodist Church Choir will be held Thursday evening at 7 30 for a Christmas program to be presented at the church Sunday night.
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Glouster
Methodist Church
Princes End Kenyon Unbeaten Run In Ohio Conference
Heidelberg defeated Kenyon 42 38 to end Kenyon's unbeaten run in an Ohio Conference game. Spreadbury scored 12 for Heidelberg, while Toledo University defeated Tri State 47 34 in Angola Indiana with Mannensmith and Clemons key for Tri State and Toledo respectively. Kent State beat Ashland 65 32 in another Ohio Conference game. Wittenberg opened its season with a 37 27 loss to Dayton University. Tonight's schedule lists multiple college matches across several cities.
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Associated Press
Heidelberg
Kenyon
Ohio
Lords
Jack Spreadbury
Christmas Social Notes Highlight Glouster Club Events
Glouster Daughters of St George hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Harry Vaughn’s home with a 6 pm dinner for fifteen. Officers elected include Tillie Hinton president and Florence Parker vice president. Other items feature the Excelsior Sunday School class party at the Methodist Church, a wedding of Wahnetta Burns to B F Swartz, and engagements and forthcoming church events. The Glouster Post Office will stay open until 6 pm Saturday for Christmas business.
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Glouster
St. George
Harry Vaughn
Mildred Nida
Ernest Vernon
Tillie Hinton
Florence Parker
Kate Vaughn
Selena Zimmer
Vaughn
Sophia Hinton
Lizzie Morris
Hannah Parker
Annie Conway
Edna Embrey
Mary Johnston
Anna Hodgson
Kate Hinton
Lucy Morgan
Lenora Moody
Grace Holzschuh
Glouster Methodist Church
Excelsior
Dolly Madison
J. H. Elias
Mary Virginia Logue
Maxine Linscott
College Basketball Scores From Various Ohio Matches
Heidelberg 38 Kenyon 42 and many more results across Ohio colleges. Scores include Kent State 65 Ashland 32, Dayton 27 Wittenberg , Tri State 47 Toledo 34, and Columbus Newton groupings with several high and low finales. The list records numerous team pairings and final tallies.
19 Year Draft Age Would Hit College Sports
Cleveland athletic officials warn a draft age drop to 19 would cripple college and amateur sports. A Senate proposal aims for 19 with 20 in play as compromise. Case School of Applied Science warns smaller colleges would be hardest hit and freshmen would fill rosters. Ashland College and Cesales College at Toledo cancelled 1942 schedules. Amateur union secretary James A. Lee notes 18 to 23 year olds would be depleted.
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Cleveland
Senate
House
Ray Ride
Case School of Applied Science
Ashland College
Cesales College
Toledo
James A. Lee
Northeastern Ohio Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Ohio University matmen set for Franklin & Marshall trip
Ohio University wrestlers depart for Franklin Marshall with two wins this season. The squad, led by Coach Thor Olsson, features Merick at 121, Cooper 128, Kalinzaka 136, Hess 145, Parker 155, Kramer 165, Kali_voda 175, and Schleicher at heavyweight, as Franklin Marshall is rated a top eastern power.
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Ohio University
Franklin Marshall
Thor Olsson
Merick
Cooper
Kalinzaka
Hess
Parker
Kramer
Kalivoda
Schleicher
Wilson Retains Featherweight Title With Points Win
In Los Angeles Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh outpointed Richie Lemos to defend the National Boxing Association featherweight crown. The 27 year old Negro veteran controlled the bout with left hands to the face, earning seven rounds to three with two even. Both fighters weighed in at 126 pounds.
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Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Jackie Wilson
Richie Lemos
National Boxing Association
Richie
Abe Roth
Wilson
Lemos
Boxing Results and Local Notices From Chauncey Area
Results show Brookyln fighters Kaplan and Rossano and New York’s Mauriello stopping Turner in Dallas. Chauncey notes include cancer surgery for Wesley Syx Day ton, hospitalizations for Effie Fennell, and the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Willard Adams of The Plains with grandparents named Adams and Stalder.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Irwin Kay Kaplan
Los Angeles
Vinnie Rossano
Drew
New York
Tami Mauriello
James D. Turner
Dallas
Texas
Chauncey
Willard Adams
the Plains
William Willard
Andrew Adams
Oak Grove
William Stalder
Denison selects co-captains and MVP for next season
Granville and Columbus players Robert Han neway and Gerald Robinson are named co captains of Denison University's football team for next year. Jack Jones, last season's captain and quarterback, is chosen as the most valuable player.
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Granville
Robert Hanneway
Columbus
Gerald Robinson
Denison University
Jack Jones
Chauncey 4-H Club Meets Wednesday Evening
The Chauncey 4-H Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in the home of Virginia Cubbinson with Jeanette Blackford in charge. A statement notes a platinum wire could circle the world from one cubic inch, illustrating a metal property.
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Chauncey
Chauncey 4-H Club
Virginia Cubbinson
Jeanette Blackford
Fullerton's Roundup of Sports and War Time Proposals
Fullerton notes open season on aligning sports with military needs including postponing a basketball hall of fame and diverting funds to defense. He cites a Texas Oregon score explanation, bowl naming ideas, and pro playoff nicknames. Also mentions Oosterbaan shooting routine and Dodgers-Yankees talks plus war era sport restrictions and boxing predictions.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Basketball Hall of Fame
Honda
Army
Navy
Naismith
Fort Flora
Ohio State Journal
Randolph Field
Tex
Bol Hooey
Texas
Dodgers
Dolph Camills
California
Los Angeles
Pearl Harbor
Curt Herrmann
Ray Robinson
Sammy Angott
Lew Jenkins
Sammy
Robinson
Chauncey Council and Engineer Review Water Project
At a joint Chauncey Council and Board of Public Affairs meeting city engineer J. J. Morgan discussed material needs and remaining funds for the Chauncey water and sewer program. Officials reported funds exist to complete the project as material costs rise, with water ready by late February and sewer service to begin by June 1.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Council
Board of Public Affairs
J. J. Morgan
Friendship Bible Class Christmas Party Set at Local Home
The Friendship Bible Class of the First Church of Christ plans a Friday night Christmas party at Mrs. Donald Henry’s home on E Main St. Co-hostesses include Mrs. Jessie Fiske, Mrs. Nina Fiske and Miss Ruth Fiske. Officers will be elected and devotions led by Mrs. Christine Brown. A gift exchange is planned and strong attendance is expected.
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Church of Christ
Chauncey
Friendship Bible
First Church of Christ
Donald Henry
E. Main St
Jessie Fiske
Nina Fiske
Ruth Fiske
Christine Brown
Friendship Class Christmas Party at First Church
The Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ will host the December meeting and annual Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Donald Henry’s home on East Main Street. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Jessie Fiske, Mrs. Nina Fiske, and Miss Ruth Fiske. Officers will be elected and Ruth Fiske and treasurer Reena Simpkins will report. Christine Brown will give devotions.
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Chauncey
Donald Henry
First Church of Christ
E. Main St
Jessie Fiske
Nina Fiske
Ruth Fiske
Reena Simpkins
Christine Brown
Pocahontas Council Christmas Party at Millfield Lodge
The Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas invites members to a Christmas party at the Millfield lodge hall on Thursday December 18 at 7 30 p.m. The event includes a gift exchange mystery sisters reveal lighted tree and festive decorations with a potluck lunch.
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Chauncey —Mazon Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Millfield Lodge
Mystery Sisters
Will Present McDOUGAL-A Christmas Program at Church
The McDougal Church hosts a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 21 starting at 7 30 pm. A Sunday School session begins at 10 am followed by an indoor picnic lunch at noon. After lunch a rehearsal of the program will be held.
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Mcdougal
Christmas Party for Forest Rose Renekah Lodge in Chauncey
The annual Christmas gathering of the Forest Rose Renekah Lodge takes place Thursday night December 18 at the Chauncey K of P Building after the regular lodge session. An exchange of 25 cent gifts will occur along with a Christmas program and various games and contests. Refreshments committee includes Mrs. Martha Shafer Mrs. Kate Johns on and Mrs. Bess Johnston.
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Chauncey
Forest Rose Renekah Lodge
Chauncey K. of P
Martha Shafer
Kate Johns Son
Bess Johnston
Class Meeting and Christmas Party at Esther M E Church
Mrs Elizabeth Boling of Mill Street hosts the December Esther Class meeting and Christmas party at the M E Church. Mrs N S Harvey presides. Capsule friends will be revealed and gifts exchanged.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Boling
Mill St
Esther
M. E. Church
N. S. Harvey
Missionary Society Meets at The Plains Church
The Chauncey Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met with 10 members present. Mrs. Carrie Nida led the business and devotions, and Mrs. Carrie Channell presented a chapter from the Mission Study Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Missionary Society of the Plains Church of the Nazarene
Carrie Nida
Carrie Channell
Clinton Case Moves to Sheltering Arms Hospital
Chauncey Mrs. Clinton Cor was transported in the Blower ambulance from Millfield to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens on Sunday for observation and treatment.
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Chauncey
Effie Fennel
Thomas Fennell
Monroe Ave
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Clinton Corwin
Millfield
Blower
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Fullerton
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Benny Oosterbaan
Benny
Oosterbaan
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