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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1943

Page

7

Fullerton's Round Up by Hugh Fullerton Jr

A collage of sports and notes from New York sportswriter Hugh Fullerton Jr. mentions Ned Irish considering a Garden pre season basketball tournament, PGA women turning pro, a rookie duck hunter tale, guest star Joe Miller on regional basketball progress, Babe Hollingberg's coaching arc, and military athletic figures as New Year events loom.

New York Ned Irish Garden George Corcoran Carolinas P.g.a Joe Miller Lewiston Idaho Tribune

Chauncey Girl Weds Sailor In Monday Ceremony

Miss Mary Lou Fern, Chauncey, became bride of R T Thompson of Hilliards Ohio in a Monday ceremony at First Church of Christ Chauncey officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. The couple planned to join family in Columbus and then depart for San Francisco while Thompson serves in submarine duty in the South Pacific.

Chauncey Church of Christ Mary Lou Fern Nk Ferrer Esta Rankin Eant R. R. Thompson Gilbert Courtney Isabelle Courtney Lexington Ave J. W. Mpson R. A. Mpson Emma_ Rankin John Rankin Prock Ella Butterworth Esther Rel Angs Isabelle Itney Christine Brown Frank Ferrel Susie Ily Ferrel Thompson Columbus San Francisco Ompson Hersband South Pacific

Chauncey Methodist Church Holds Christmas Party

Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society held a Christmas party last week after quilting. A chicken dinner followed and a gift exchange occurred in the afternoon. Pastor and wife attended, guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aimer, who won a $5 gift. Members present were Mrs. Bessie Nicholson, Mrs. Blanche Champlin, Mrs. Zane Sapp, Mrs. Mary Dew, Mrs. Lydia Spearry and Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Charles Aimer Bessie Nicholson Blanche Champlin Zane Sapp Mary Dew Lydia Spearry Elizabeth Harvey

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Mrs. Florence Chalfan and daughter Arvella Mae, formerly of Chauncey, recover from influenza at Sugar Creek. Miss Betty J. Courtney, assistant minister of Lakewood Church of Christ Cleveland, spent Christmas with her parents Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney. Miss Madelon Jandes, Chicago employee, holiday guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jandes at the County Home Chauncey. Misses Geraldine and Marilyn Parry, Dayton workers, week-end visitors to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ferrer Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs Floyd Nye Chauncey Christmas and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fritts Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theisen and children Columbus were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass Chauncey and Mr. Herman Theisen St Athens.

Florence Chalfan Arvella Mae Chauncey Sugar Creek Betty J. Courtney Lakewood Church of Christ Cleveland Gilbert Courtney Madelon Jandes Chicago A. L. Jandes Geraldine and Marilyn Parry Dayton B. F. Ferrer Floyd Nye Harry Fritts Columbus Paul Theisen Lloyd Pendergrass Mrs Herman Theisen St., Athens Harry Vernon Akron Russell Davis Jacksonville Roy Roy Barnett Joe Williams Richard Guinther William Stephenson Charles Guinther William Briggs Howard Guinther Earl Linscott Stacey

Family Reunion Held at Christmas in Middleport

A Christmas reunion was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Miller and daughter Mary Carolyn in Middleport. Guests included Mrs. Miller's mother Mrs. E. L. Lambert and daughter Miss Alice Lambert of Dayton, and Mr. Miller's parents Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Miller of South Third Avenue. The group shared Christmas dinner together.

Middleport D. C. Miller Mary Carolyn Mrs. Miller E. L. Lambert Youngstown Alice Lambert Dayton Mr. Miller R. A. Miller S. Third Ave

Service Men of Glouster Area Visit Relatives Before Training

Robert Bulloch arrived in Loraine with Mrs. Bulloch then traveled to Glouster to visit relatives. They head to San Luis Obispo where he will report for amphibian training at the camp for about five months. William Peugh returns home from West Point after completing his final year, expects to graduate in June and receive the rank of first lieutenant.

Bears Clinch Pro Grid Title With 41 21 Victory

Sid Luckman starred for the Chicago Bears in a 41 to 21 win over the Washington Redskins to capture the NFL championship. Luckman threw five touchdown passes, tied a title-game record, and Brizzolara faced questions over George Marshall’s Irregular bench appearance.

Chicago Redskins George Marshall Chicago Bears Luke Johnson Bears George Sid Luckman Washington Redskins Marshall Ralph Brizzolara Washington Kazolara Sid Lueckman Merchant Marine el Cid Marty Clark Sid Bronko Nagurski

Hollister Class Is Entertained

The Loyal Workers Class of the Hollister United Brethren Sunday School met at Mrs. Blanche Bower's home in Hollister Tuesday at 6:30 for a Christmas supper. The program included prayers, readings, contests with prizes for Nancy Mingus Katherine Pughline and Emma Hartley, and a gift exchange with sunshine buddies remembered. Attendees included Iva Dale Aberts Mary Brown Goldie Byers Lydia Byers Edna Conaway Emma Hardy Irma Morton Winnie Phelips Katherine Pughline Rev Roy Standiford and host Mrs Boner.

Busy intersectional schedule set for week in college hoops

The nation’s early season slate features Penn and Dartmouth unbeaten in the Eastern League with Princeton at Cornell. DePaul hosts St Joseph’s and Long Island. Kentucky meets Carnegie Tech and St John’s in New York. Duke visits Madison Square Garden for a Long Island game.

Penn Dartmouth Philadelphia Princeton Cornell Depaul St Joseph's Long Island Arkansas Kentucky University Carnegie Tech Buffalo St. John's New York Western Kentucky State Brooklyn Temple Canisius Duke Madison Square Garden Kansas City Milwaukee Great Lakes Illinois Champaign Ill Northwestern Ohio State Cleveland Camp Grant St. Ambrose Iowa Seahawks Marquette

Holiday Season Meeting of Glouster Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis club of Glouster held a dinner meeting at Hotel Gordon during the holiday season. J. Witham led Kiwanis songs as members gathered for the event. Attendees included George W. Rose Dan Kovach Rev A G Winkle W G Hughes Dr W D Witham Enlon Grubbs and E H Taylor. The business session was dispensed with and members returned to work after the dinner.

Glouster Kiwanis Hotel Gordon J. Witham George W. Rose Dan Kovach A. G. Winkle W. G. Hughes W. D Witham Enlon Grubbs E. H. Taylor

Service Men and Women Honored at Local Church

GLOUSTER The candle lighting service at Church of Christ honored service members with an 8 pm program. Readings, prayers, and songs included Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night.

C. B. Tigner Shepards Wanda McAllister Hata Cunningham Earl K. Peugh Co. F. Danford E. K. Peugh C. F. Wallace W. W. Wallace

Debney Rites Set For Columbus Woman Marie Joyer Debney

Mrs Marie Joyer Debney died Saturday afternoon. She leaves two sons E J Debney and Miles Debney and two daughters Margaret Joyce and Nell McFarland, all of Columbus. Funeral services Tuesday at 9 am in Corning Ohio with burial in New Lexington.

Columbus Marie Joyer Debney E. J. Debney Miles Debney Margaret Joyce Nell McFarland Corning New Lexington

Transfer of John Cotter to Hines Hospital for treatment

Mr John Cotter has been transferred from Veterans Hospital Day ton to Hines Hospital Illinois for further treatment. Notice also states the appointment of Harry W Baughman of New Marshfield Ohio as Executor of the Estate of Marty F Russell deceased in Athens County Ohio and creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 11 1941 Francis D White Probate Judge of said County.

Glouster John Cotter Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Hines Hospital Illinois Harry W .Baughman New Marshfield Ohio Marty F. Russell Athens County Francis D. White Said Coun'y Legal Notice Court F Common Pleas Athens Wilbur Downey Fietnties Lewis William Yy al Lve Wining We Green Velma Nance Reen Penviik Tinos Emmett Wilms Green St Paavo Jiinels Ge Moth New York City York Leland Williams Charlieton &J Chicago Obnie Williams Ao Lewis Lane Far Oaks Aptoonville Ilinois Opal Walden General Delivery West Banarort Ilinala Lenora Alcorn Fford Treva Lookin Iil KR. 1 Broadlands William Williams Dilworth Clay County Minnesota Elmer Willame Moorehead Forrest Bebo Durant Bryan County Oklahoma Court of Commer Pleas Atheny County Wald Canson Ohio Company Emmett J. Williams David J. Williame Athensounty

Baby Janet Sue DeNune born in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. DeNune Jr. announce the birth of a daughter Janet Sue on December 24 at White Cross Hospital. Grandparents are F. D. Kinney and E. E. DeNune, all of Columbus, with great grandparents in Glouster and Columbus.

Glouster E. E. DeNune Jr Ruth Kinney Columbus Janet Sue White Cross Hospital F. D. Kinney E. E. DeNune Grant Wallace Lillie Kinney A. W. Selby

Ohio bowlers aid troops with gift purchases

Ohio bowlers contributed 818 171 of 60 034 collected by the American Bowling Congress to buy small games for service members overseas. Columbus led with 5168, Cincinnati 4014, Cleveland 1868, Springfield 1885, Steubenville 222, Lorain 207, Zanesville 172, Mount Vernon 155.

Columbus Ohio American Bowling Congress Armed Services ABC Eli Whitney Cincinnati Cleveland Springfield Steubenville Lorain Zanesville Mount Vernon

Jacksonville Woman Dies on Christmas

Mrs. Helen Moleski 65 died at her Jacksonville home Christmas morning at 9. She survived by husband Stanley, four children from her first marriage, seven grandchildren, and eight stepchildren. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Wednesday 9 am with Fr. FE Yocke officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Glouster Helen Moleski Jacksonville Stanley Rank Malewagko Saginaw Mich Bernice Malewagko Detroit Verencia Stabak Olive Wydra

Musial Crowned National League Batting Champion of 1943

New York AP reports Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals is NL batting champion with a .357 average, 220 hits, 347 total bases, 48 doubles and 20 triples. He led in most hits and total bases, edging Billy Herman and others, while Arky Vaughan and Lom bardi posted strong marks. The Red Birds also won the club title with a .279 average and a 12-game win streak in July.

NEW York Stan Musial Steel Mills Donora Ernie Lombardi St. Louis Cardinal Ducky Medwick Schnotz Musial Nicholson Mel Ott Giants Ott St. Louis Red Birds Brooklyn Boston Braves Chicago Harry Walker St. Louis al Gerheauser Phils Paul Waner Honus Wagner Roger Hornsby Dodger Pittsburgh

Alsab Tops 52 Noms For Widener Handicap At Hialeah

Alsab leads a field of 52 nominees for the $25,000 added Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park, climaxing the meet on March 4. Other leading contenders include Sun Again, Ocean Wave, Son of Peace, Princequillo, Midand, Bolingbroke, Rounders, Eurasian and more as the race resumes after a 1943 lapse.

Miami Fia al Sabath Alsab Hialeah Park Florida Calumet Farm Sun Again Ocean Wave Son of Peace Boone Hall Stable Princequillo Charles S. Hioward Midand Townsend

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