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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1945

Page

2

Cats Meet Dayton in Freshman Heavy Showdown

Ohio University travels to Dayton to face a freshman laden Flyers squad led by coach Jim Carter fresh from Manhattan Project leave. Dayton relies on Boxwell Bockrath Ginn Dickey and guards Sullivan and Both while OU counters with Sayre Miller Lamb and Dickey in the front and guard spots. The game marks a wartime return to action for both teams with Dayton missing their flu stricken center Birtie.

Phil Hallman Sal Heady Ohio University Bobcats University of Dayton Trautwein Wise U. of D Jim Carter Manhattan Project Cincinnati Carter Birtie Ralph Sayre Bob Dickey Gene Fulmer Harry Lamb Bob Brandle Russ Grege Boxwell Bockrath Cincy Ginn Dayton Sullivan U. of D. Ohio U. Boxwell Sayre Bocrath Miller Dickey Fulmer Sullivan Lamb

Ohio U Speaker To Talk at Chauncey Grid Banquet

Chauncey Do ver football team plans a Wednesday banquet in Chauncey high gym for Dec 19 at 7 pm. Dr. F L Shoemaker of Ohio University to speak with a musical program and board members and faculty presenting remarks. About 100 guests expected. tickets from team members or at the door.

C. N. Sanders Hollis Stalder Ben Simpkins Chester Howard Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High School F. L. Shoemaker Ohio University Leah G. Featherston Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Albert Watkins

Chauncey Schools Resume Classes After Flu Outbreak

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Schools reopened Monday following a closure last week due to an influenza epidemic. More than 300 pupils and several teachers were absent. many ill students have recovered and returned, though some remain out. All Chauncey Dover schools including Chauncey High, Chauncey Elementary, Millfield East and West Side and Shgar Creek were affected.

Chauncey — Chauncey-Dover Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High Millfield West Side Shgar Creek

Dover Blue Devils to Play Murray City in Murray City

Dover Blue Devils basketball team will face Murray City in Murray City on Tuesday night with a reserve game at 7 and the varsity at 9. Nelsonville Greyhounds scheduled to play Chauncey Dover here Thursday night. Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers hosts a Christmas party with pot luck supper and gift exchange at the K of P building tonight led by Auxiliary president Mrs. Addie Tippie.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Murray City Stavis Nelsonville Greyhounds Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers al the

Garden Club Christmas Meeting at The Plains

The Gardens Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Tipton’s home in The Plains. A Christmas program gift exchange and refreshments are planned. Members are urged to attend.

Chauncey the Plains Garden Club Paul Tipton

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Splashes Opinions and Banter

A Gayle Talbot roundup venturing into college and pro sports commentary. Highlights include Dec Blanchard as an anticipated Army kicker surpassing Walterhouse, letters from editors debating long-standing rivalries, Georgia vs Georgia Tech scoring trivia, and notes on the Football Writers Association considering a move to an All-America Conference if the playoff shifts to Miami next winter.

Gayle Talbot New York Dec Blanchard Army Dick Walterhouse Walterhouse Fullerton West Jim Ripley Menominee, Mich Herald Leader Menominee Marinette Ripley Cleveland Football Writers’ Association Miami

Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Ohio Wesleyan defeated Kenyon 98 to 38 in Gambier while Bowling Green beat Valparaiso 54 to 51. Wright State bested Western State Teachers 84 to 80 in Dayton. Marietta registered a 62 to 23 win over Fletcher General Hospital. Other notable results include Navy Bureau of Supplies 55 over Western Reserve 51 in Cleveland and LaSalle 38 over Swarthmore 22. Michigan 48 beat Utah 32, Great Lakes Navy 54 topped Wisconsin AT 61, Nebraska 35. Butler 48, DePauw 44. Ball State 57, Earlham 37. Indiana State 64, Drake 37. DePaul 82, Arkansas State 36. Washington State 59, Gonzaga 42. Arkansas State 26. Dallas Navy 54, Texas Christian AT.

Associated Press Ohio Gambier Ohio Wesleyan Kenyon Bowling Green Valparaiso Dayton Wright Field Western State Teachers Marietta Fletcher General Hospital Cleveland Navy Bureau of Supplies Western Reserve LaSalle Swathmore Canisius Albion Mich Cannon Alliance Hillsdale Jackson Jackson (Mich Junior College Michigan Utah Great Lakes Navy Wisconsin

Boxing Fight Results Across Cities

Fight results from Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago and San Francisco list boxers with weights and outcomes Billy Fox stopped George Khochan Charley Hayes stopped Bob Berry Tonny Fellone stopped Patsy Giovanelli Bill Parsons outpointed Gene Gudgill Lloyd Marshall boxed Bobby Zander in San Francisco

Associated Press Philadelphia Billy Fox George Khochan Akron Detroit Charley Hayes Bob Berry Cleveland New York Tonny Fellone Patsy Giovanelli Brooklyn Chicago Bill Parsons Danville Gene Gudgill Gayton San Francisco Lioyd Marshall Toko Bobby Zander Los Angeles

Kyger News Notes highlights from local visits

Mrs Mina Amos and Pvt Dale Gilmore visited Mrs Jessie Lyons in Canton where Lyons recently fell at work. J P Bradbury and family spent the weekend with J M Cooley and family. Logan and Charles Tateson Carroll with their grandparents on Tuesday. Marion Rupe returns home with an honorable discharge after 34 months in service including 6 months in European and Pacific theaters. Marine Junior Ward came home for a 16 day furlough with his parents J N Ward and family.

Kyger Mina Amos Dale Gilmore Jessie Lyons Canton Lyons J. P. Bradbury J. M Cooley Logan Charles Tateson Carroll Elmer Durst West Rutland Marion Rupe Pacific Marine Junior Ward J. N. Ward

President Truman Honors 12 Million World War II Veterans

The Army and Navy announce a presidentially sealed testimonial of appreciation to all service members who served in the Army Navy Marines or Coast Guard after September 16 1940 and who have or will receive honorable discharge. The tribute reflects the president’s thanks to those who fought for the United States.

Washington I.T Truman United States Army Navy Marines Coast Guard

Peyton Singer Held in Liquor Tavern Shooting

Alfred Peyton of Glouster was arrested by Chief Ed Kurtzman on a charge of shooting with intent to wound. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Thomas Williams and was bound over to court after posting bond. Clyde Singer, the shooting victim, was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital for leg wounds and released. Singer, intoxicated and disruptive, faces charges. Peyton also faces a countercharge. The PTA at Jacksonville Trimble grade school reports a successful fall festival worth about 250 dollars and a record 219 paid memberships, with heartfelt thanks from Mrs. Medrith Jarvis and the teachers and parents involved.

Glouster Alfred Peyton Ed Kurtzman Thomas Williams Clyde Singer Peyton John Burns Singer Williams Sheltering Arms Hospital C. F. Wallace Jacksonville Trimble PTA Medrith Jarvis Ann Paskievitch Malcom Higgins Sophronia Householder Lucy Harvey Clara Hunter Frances Tippie

Ladies Aid Christmas Party At Wallace Home

The Millfield Methodist Ladies Aid Society held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Merl Wallace’s home. Mrs. Gertrude Brown led the meeting with a prayer, Miss May Howard read Scripture, and readings were given by Miss Howard and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Licey Howard explained the meaning of Old Hymns and Christmas Carols as the author. Hostess provided lunch. one guest, Mrs. Ella Beers, attended along with Mrs. Helen Gillespie, Mrs. Tuey Howard, Miss Mar Howard, Mrs. Gertrude Brown, and Mrs. Wallace.

Chauncey Ella Beers Helen Gillespie Tuey Howard Mar Howard Gertrude Brown Wallace

Condition Unchanged At Chauncey For Mrs George Wilson

Condition of Mrs George Wilson Chauncey remains unchanged after a recent illness. She was moved to Osteopathic hospital Marietta Monday and Sunday returned to Chauncey to her daughter Mrs Carl Shafer’s home on Ellis Ave. Mrs Shafer and Mrs Elsie Spears were at the hospital with her.

Chauncey George Wilson

Cantata by Choir of The Plains Church Dec 21

The To Present Cantata CHAUNCEY Choir of The Plains Methodist Church presents Christmas cantata Chimes of the Holy Night on Friday December 21 at 7 30 p m at the church. The public is invited and good attendance is anticipated. Choir directed by Mrs Thea White New Straitsville with Mrs Thelma Talbert as president.

Chauncey — Choir The Plains Methodist Church Thea White New Straitsville Thelman Talbert

Grange Sees Room for Two Pro Football Leagues

Harold Grange argues both the NFL and the All-America Conference could coexist but warns against a bidding war. He notes star contracts like Bob Waterfield's cannot be afforded by pro football and stresses the reliance on rivalries and strong finances to attract 35 000 to 40 000 crowds per game.

Jerry Liska Chicago Harold Red) Grange Bucks Grange Bob Waterfield Cleveland University of Illinois Erenee Dicker Haa Brooklyn National Football League Los Angeles Miami

Glouster Social Notes Highlights church events and visits

Glouster Social Notes report a Loyal Daughters Christmas party at eight o'clock in the Church of Christ social rooms with Misses Jane and Rachhel Murray as hostesses and a 25 cent gift exchange. Wiss Merle Danford hosts the Ladies Aid Society Christmas gathering at her home 7 30, changing venue due to a family illness with co hostess Edith J. Stiers and a mystery sisters gift exchange. Local notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Arnold Grueber and mention of furloughs and hospital care. UMW of A Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 7. A chicken supper and gifts exchange accompany the event.

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Jane Rachhel Murray Wiss Merle Danford Ladies Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church Yelock Vern Sayer Edith J. Stiers Mystery Sisters Glouster Arnold Grueber Columbis Delores Camp Douglas Robert Lowry P. J. Stanley Sheltering Arms Hospital FP. J. Stanley

Smooth Follows Through Helps Perfect Delivery in Bowling

An NBC Service article explains the bowling delivery sequence focusing on arc, knee bend, balance, and finger release. It notes the drag of the right foot to avoid crossing the foul line and describes lift and spin from the release. The piece cautions against forcing speed and emphasizes smooth timing for strikes. It also mentions a future feature on the hook ball and reports a Methodist Youth Fellowship Christmas party with a gift exchange and potluck.

NBA NEC

Garden Club Christmas Dinner at Trimble

Glouster Garden Club met at Mrs. Alpha Morrison’s home in Trimble on Thursday evening December 13 for a Christmas dinner. Seventy people attended including 17 members and two visitors. Tables were decorated with centerpieces and candles. After a turkey dinner the group sang carols and shared Christmas thoughts.

Glouster Glouster Garden Club Alpha Morrison Trimble Merle Danford

Sub Zero Weather Grips Glouster and Sunday Creek

Glouster and the Sunday Creek Valley endure a cold wave with temperatures dropping below zero on Sunday morning and again Monday morning. Sunday afternoon rose to about eight above, then fell after nightfall. Monday brought relief with around 18 above in the afternoon before dipping to eight above by nine pm.

Glouster Sunday Creek

Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. John Dyer hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Slater and their daughters Naida Shirley and Sara Ann plus son Tom of The Plains, Mrs. Dane Mikel, Fred Hopes, Barbara and Jerry Dunlevy. Absent were Miss Mary Dyer and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bryson of Toledo, Margaret and Sylvia Dunlevy, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hopes, and Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dyer.

Thomas Hopes Milles Dyer Loca

Glouster area schools reopen after influenza closure

Glouster, Jacksonville Trimble Rural and Trimble Township schools reopened Monday after a flu closure last week. Attendance was reduced, with some schools reporting less than six tenths of normal turnout.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Rural Trimble Township

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Ohio U Chauncey Grid Chauncey- Dover Chauncey Schools Athens Dover Blue Devils Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey's Metodist Church Loyal Women's Florence Fendergrass Ellis Ave Wilson Martha Shafer Glouster Merchants’ Association RAMS Redskins Nione Cleveland Rams Washington Redskins Municipal Stadium Fullerton’s Kentucky Edwin Pope Banner Herald Georgia Georgia Tech Edwin Washington State Gonzaga DePaul &2 Arkansas State Kyger News Notes PTA Affair Ladies Aid Wallace Home Slouster Ned Day Mutual Stores Glouster Area Thomas Blower People’s Hospital Aise Tel Vicks Vatro Ann Page Whitehouse Sunnyfield Meat Dept Armour Star Texas Loa Logan Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main Street Cherringtor Hospital
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