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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1941

Page

7

New Orleans Contest Attracts 73000 In Sugar Bowl Day

Bowl preview highlights New Orleans Sugar Bowl expected crowd of 73000 for Fordham Missouri clash and notes Duke Oregon State Rose Bowl prospects. Duke's Wallace Wade seeks fifth Rose Bowl appearance while Lon Stiner leads underdog Oregon State.

Durham N. C Duke Oregon State Lon Stiner Dukes Lon Tion Wallace Wade Missouri Jim Crowley Fordham New York Edgewater Park Miss Don Faurot Missouri Tigers Faurot

Compulsory College Athletics Urged Before National Groups

Detroit reports a mass program for compulsory physical education and athletics urged by Elwood Geiges. He calls for expanded compulsory activities to boost wartime fitness and readiness, with college leaders vowing mass participation and no curtain on schedules.

Detroit Elwood A. Geiges Philadelphia John B. Kelly United States Geiges College Physical Education Association Legiate Athletics Association American Football Coaches Association

Hamden Social Notes Reflect Christmas Visits and Weddings

Local residents share Christmas week visits with relatives in Columbus Wellston and Chillicothe. Miss Francis Marie Sorrel wed Earl Dodd in Greenup Kentucky and will live in Columbus. Others include Sylvia Vance visiting from near Washington D C and J A Grollemund guests of Otheal Foreman.

Scots Lose to Duquesne in Holiday Road Game

Wooster College fell 37 to 29 at Duquesne as their three game winning streak ended before 1,500 fans. Wooster forward Bob Sanborn was knocked unconscious late after hitting the floor. Xavier University’s Musketeers defeated Washington and Lee 58 to 32 in Louisville with Bert Robben scoring 18 for Xavier.

Associated Press Wooster College Pittsburgh Ohio Scots Duquesne Bob Sanborn Wooster Xavier University Musketeers Buckeye State The Washington and Lee Louisville Xavier Bert Robben

Scalzo Outpoints Farber In Brooklyn Bout

Pete Scalzo of New York wins a points decision over Mickey Farber, also of New York, in an eight round Brooklyn bout. Scalzo improves to 131 percent while Farber drops to 134 percent.

Brooklyn Pete Scalzo New York Mickey Farber

Ohio Boy Billy Murray Beats Jerry Moore In Six Rounds

In White Plains New York Billy Murray of Bellaire Ohio defeated Jerry Moore of New York City in six rounds. Murray weighed 140 pounds Moore 135 pounds in the professional boxing bout held last night.

Ohio White Plains N. Y Billy Murray Bellaire Jerry Moore New York Murray Moore

Boxer Inducted at Fort Thomas for Army Enlistment

Cincinnati AP reports middleweight boxer Herschel Joiner aged 23 was scheduled for induction into the army at Fort Thomas Kentucky as part of enlistment procedures.

Cincinnati Herschel Joiner Army Fort Thomas, Ky

Kanauga Social and Brief Personal Notes

Jack Adams stationed at Chillicothe spent the holidays here. Mrs. W. K. Motley of Norfolk visited her mother Mrs. William Spires. Jack Speirs of Charleston visited his mother on Christmas Day. John Deem and family of Athens joined relatives for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson of Fayetteville W Va stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ward. Mrs. Ed Dewitt of Charleston spent last week with her mother Mrs. T. S. Hanes. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Stewart and Mrs. Weethee visited friends in Athens for Christmas. Carver Barton and Miss Rachel Burnette were married Christmas Day at Pomeroy. Mrs. Troy Russel and children left for Dickerson W Va to visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Rollins of Charleston visited grandmother Mrs. T. S. Hanes.

Charleston T. S. Hanes S. A. Stewart Weethee Athens Carver Barton Rachel Burnette Pomeroy Troy Russel Dickerson W. Va John Lambert Paul James Rollins Jacksonville Wilber Kempton Sara Mitchell Hollister Roy Deem Pontiac Mich Melvin Kempton Cleveland Alva Markins Chapmanville John Conway Dayton June Margaret Elkins Joe Elkins Margaret Glouster Albertus Lowery William Russell Elmer Lowery Georgia Delbert Malone Sara Ridge Bob Adams Columbus Alta Rawlins Akron Garnet Antle William Rawlins William Hallam Dana Reinhard Bill Hallam Ruth Rollins Homer Rollins Camp Stewart Pearl Anderson Richard Myers Orville Bethel Clarence Myers West Carlton Jesse Wemmer Harold Phillips Clifford Watson Regnal Phillips Julie Kacson Helen Skrotzsky Wilbur Kempton Kempton Willis Shumway Miamisburg Gethel Elsie Willing Nancy Willkie John Lucas Parkersburg Jane Houlestine Ed Welling William Echstenkamper Jack Echstenkamper Dan Grinstead Shirley Mike Harold Grubbs Maywood Ill Grubbs Violet Slay Orla Fansler Albert Slay Carol Ann Greenville Everett Slay H. A. Rogers Rogers Margaret Harper Ray Harper Kansas William Winefordner Harold Winefordner David the Plains Earl Spray Camp Fred Nest Carl Wayne Detroit Arthur Banfield Billy Byers Elyria Ernest Byers Fami Belford Cunningham Harper Dean Tillman St Marys Tillman Albert Zimmer Roy Barnett Savannah Cincinnati Bible Seminary Lois Balderson Cincinnati Margaret Jane Tigner Herbert McDonald Leon Montgomery Ann Jane Richard Des Moines Montgomery Joe Wolf Elizabeth Johnson Lakewood Cassie McCormick W. S. Kregg Cecil Taylor Raymond Cheneyworth Newark Carl Stahl Jack Reese David Reese Maude James Atty W. Rose

Fullerton Sports Roundup: Bowl odds and notes on players

New York dispatch surveys bowl favorites and toss ups with Duke over Oregon State and Missouri over Fordham. It notes TCU likely over Georgia, Alabama over Texas A&M, Texas Tech over Tulsa, plus coaching links for Hack Wilson and Dan Flynn. Also mentions Oregon State, Duke starters, umpiring prospects, and Alsab birthday event in Miami.

Miami Texas Christian Georgia Christian Dutch Meyer Frankie Sinkwich Wally Butts T.C.U New York Wide World Duke Oregon State Missouri Fordham Rams Alabama Texas Aggies Texas Tech Tulsa Oregonians Pennsylvania North Carolina Charley Berry Athletics Red Ormsby Cofmic Mack Charley Horsemen Alsab Duquesne The Red Cross

Cleveland Indians pass over whisked manager candidate

The Cleveland Indians executives declined a recently arrested candidate for their managing job amid a whisk theft incident. Deak Morse reports from St. Johnsbury Caledonian Record.

Deak Morse St. Johnsbury Cleveland Indians

Painting the Town by Miit Galatzer in Chicago Exhibition

Miit Galatzer, once with Cleveland and Cincinnati, opens an art show in Chicago featuring portraits, charcoals and pastels. Exposure highlights his shift from baseball to visual arts and his first major Midwest display.

Miit Galatzer Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago

New Year's Thought on Texas A&M Campus

A campus sign on the Texas A and M campus proclaims Beat the hell out of the Japs, Germany and Italy and Texas in 42. The wartime message reflects public morale and wartime rhetoric from the period.

Texas A. and M Germany Italy Texas

Revival Begins at United Brethren Church With Rev C V Roop

The Corning Revival Committee has secured evangelist Rev C V Roop of the Sandusky Conference to lead the revival starting Monday January 12. Mr and Mrs Bergen Roof announce the birth of a daughter Mary Jo on Saturday December 27 at Grant Hospital Columbus.

Mrs. Bergen Roof Mary Jo Grant Hospital Columbus

New Year's Dance by Corning Alumni at Auditorium

The Corning high school alumni association invites the public to a New Year’s dance at 9 o’clock in the auditorium. Also note a national defense meeting for ex service men at the American Legion hall on Tuesday night January 6 at 7 30 with O C Pitcock speaking.

The Corning High School American Legion Hall O. C. Pitcock Crooksville American Legion Home Defense Eighth District Eagles Lodge Corning American Legion Post Corning Theater Santa Claus Legion Hall

Plan Watch Service At Glouster Church

A Church of Christ plan watch service in Glouster will begin at 8 PM with group singing talks and a musical program. It continues with a social period including a Take It or Leave It Bible contest and refreshments, then a 11:30 PM devotion lasting until midnight. Public invitation.

Glouster Church of Christ

Christmas visits charm many families in the area

A long list of Christmas visitors includes Pvt. Gerald D. Garner at Camp Shelby and relatives from Akron, Springfield, Lafferty, Murray City, Cincinnati, Barberton, Sand Run, Glouster, and Cleveland. Jackie Canter improves from illness. William Mackie returns home after months with grandparents Clarence and Louise Garner. H. F. Kittle’s pneumonia condition is reported satisfactory at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens.

Clarence Garner Gerald D. Garner Camp Shelby Carl Johnson Louise Akron Elmer McCoy Springfield William Mackie Rita Ann Lafferty Caroline Keeton Floyd Keeton Murray City Grace Garner Cincinnati Phil Young Glouster James Powell H. W. Spencer Barberton Ace Spencer Sand Run Carl Henry Sowers Walter Collins Blaine Gene Brown Charles Gears Cleveland Pvt Dean W. Nida Fort Knox Lee Denny Donald Mohney Hubert Jenkins Effie Bateman H. F. Kittle Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Christmas Visiting Residents Share Holiday Moments

Mrs. Lois Phelps of Washington D C and Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson with daughter Scarlett Sue of New Lexington join Mr and Mrs Henry Marren at their home for Christmas. Alice Gary of Zanesville visits relatives and friends in town for several days.

Lancaster Lois Phelps Washington, D. C Robert Johnson Scarlett Sue New Lexington Joe Marren Columbus Henry Marren Alice Gary Zanesville

Local Christmas Social Notes Highlight Kempton and Kin

Jacksonville area residents share Christmas visits with relatives from Hollister Pontiac Chapmanville Columbus Glouster Akron Dayton and Miamisburg including marriages and travel news. Notable item: Melvin Kempton wed Julie Kacson in Cleveland with plans to reside there.

Jacksonville sailor visits family during four day leave

Jack Parker of the U S N A S stationed in Jacksonville Florida spent a four day leave with his grandmother Mrs Charles Caldwell and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Embry of Glouster. He was accompanied to Athens by his parents Mr and Mrs George Parker Miss Dorcas Pride and his grandmother Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Embry.

Jacksonville Jack Parker U.S.N.A.S Fla Charles Caldwell Will Embry Glouster Athens George Parker Dorcas Pride Akron Caldwell Embry

College and high school basketball scores listed

Duquesne led Wooster 37 to 29 while Xavier defeated Washington and Lee 58 to 32. Xenia Central beat Dayton Fairview 25 to 17. Troy 20, Dayton Wilbur Wright 15. Cambridge 28, Zanesville 25. Zanesville St Nicholas 54, Marietta St Marys 26. Germantown 32, Hillsboro 30. Fremont Ross 24, Fremont St Joseph 16. Fairport Harbor 46, Cleveland St Ignatius 29. Marietta 35, Toledo Libbey 31.

Cambridge Zanesville Zanesville St. Nicholas Marietta St. Marys Germantown Hillsboro Fremont Ross Fremont St. Joseph Fairport Harbor Cleveland St. Ignatius Marietta Toledo Libbey

Donors Named for Glouster Community Christmas Fund

Glouster Kiwanis Club secretary W O Bailey lists generous supporters for the Community Christmas Treat Fund. Donors include Union Lunch Lamborn Studio Modem Shop Western Auto and many area businesses plus local clubs and fraternal organizations. The notice marks ongoing community backing for holiday charity.

Kleinman's Luckoff's Western Auto Store D. P. Mooney H. E. Jones C. S. Bingman Munden's Grocery Model Restaurant Margaret Mates A. A. Baldwin Sam Myers Wade Electric and Mfg. Co Mrs. Warehiem Mike Roda Frank Gall, Sr W. W. Bryson E. H. Taylor Maxwell's Coffman's J. H. Elias Munden’'s Bakery DeLite N.Y.C. Railroad Co L. K. Heiskell

Glouster Junior Division Christmas Meeting Notes

Glouster Christmas gathering of the Junior Division of the Melody Makers was hosted by Miss Sharon Gamwell on Hill Street. Members shared songs and stories, discussed Christmas around the world, exchanged gifts, and later caroled with sponsor accompaniment. many local families and friends visited or hosted over the holiday weekend.

Glouster Melody Makers Sharon Gamwell Hill Street Harriette Weymueller Margaret Gamwell

Sergeant Zukoski Jr. on furlough from Fort Knox visits Greens Run

Sergeant Walter B. Zukoski Jr. of Fort Knox Kentucky spends a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Zukoski Sr in Greens Run. This is his first furlough since July.

Walter B. Zukoski, Jr Fort Knox, Ky Walter Zukoski, Sr Greens Run Sergeant Zukoski

N. T. Club Holds Annual Turkey Dinner at Mrs. Mary Johnston's

The N. T. Club held its yearly turkey dinner at Mrs. Mary Johnston’s home last week. Guests sat at a Santa Claus and reindeer table lit by red candies, exchanged gifts, and heard Christmas readings by members. Attendees included Sylvia Maxwell Grace Holzschuh Kate Vaughn Esther Lamborn Ella Johnston Flo Henry Kate Hinton Emma Heffken Donna Morris Grace Zimmer Edna Bingman and the hostess Mary Johnston.

N. T. Club Mary Johnston Sylvia Maxwell Grace Holzschuh Kate Vaughn Esther Lamborn Ella Johnston Flo Henry Kate Hinton Emma Heffken Donna Morris Grace Zimmer Edna Bingman

Christmas Dinner Guests with Shirkeys and Bruntons

Mr and Mrs Gladstone Brunton of Trimble host Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Alec Brunton and Miss Pearl Glennamen in the city. Also attending are Mr and Mrs E C Shirkey of Jacksonville. This is the first Christmas Day away from home for the Shirkeys and Bruntons. WSCS meets at 7 30 PM in church social rooms with a program and refreshments. A watch night service follows at 10 30 PM in the church basement with refreshments and a pleasant evening planned.

Gladstone Brunton Trimble Mr. Brunton Alec Brunton City Miss Pearl Glennamen Brunton E. C. Shirkey Jacksonville Shirkeys Brunton’s WSCS

Meert Friday Meeting Moves For New Year

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its meeting Friday evening at the Legion hall instead of Thursday due to New Year’s fellings. Mrs. Freda Hartley of Columbus visited Christmas with her mother Mrs. Clara Wells and relatives. Miss Ann Weymueller of Ohio University traveled to Lima and Cleveland before returning to Athens. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Witham and three children spent Christmas with Dr. W. D. Witham’s grandmother. Chauncey Athens road resident Mrs. Merry hosted a Christmas gathering with twenty eight family members present. R. R Mathias of Johnstown Pa Thurman Boyer of Dearborn and Pat Crawford with family spent Christmas Day with local hosts.

Meert American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Freda Hartley Columbus Clara Wells Ann Weymueller Ohio University Athens Lima Cleveland Harriette Weymueller W. D. Witham

Navy enlistment notice for William Russell Coey

Russel Coey son of Mr and Mrs W D Coey Glouster Ohio enlisted in the U S Navy in October He serves on the U S S Wharton now in San Francisco His local write address is William Russell Coey A 8 v6 U S S Wharton care of Postmaster San Francisco Cal

Glouster Russel Coey W. D. Coey Akron U. S. Navy U. S. S. Wharton San Francisco William Russell Coey Cal

Bailey son returns home after emergency appendectomy

Charles Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bailey, was brought back to his Glouster home Tuesday from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens where he had an emergency appendectomy on December 22. His mother accompanied him home and stayed with him.

Glouster Charles Bailey W. O. Bailey Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

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