Wildcats Extend Win Streak To Twenty-Eight In Ohio Tourney Prep
Ohio high school basketball scene tightens as undefeated teams face setbacks ahead of state tourney. Newark remains unbeaten with a 15th straight win, while St. John’s, Rosary, New Knoxville, and Dresden each dropped games. Standouts include Alex Groza scoring 32 in two nonconsecutive games and Max Kephart adding 22 as Martins Ferry and others push long win streaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Canton St. John
Columbus Rosary
New Knoxville
Dresden
Newark
Wildcats
Columbus West
Canton St. John’s
Waynesburg
Chuck Thompson
St. John's
Columbus St. Charles
Waynesfield
Philo
Dave Gray
Gray
West Lafayette
Sugar Creek
Yorkville
Yorks
Adena
Martins Ferry
Alex Groza
Grozatti
Max Kephart
Walloping York
Lima South
Middletown
Reand
Jack Selby
Union
Butler
Ironton
Ashland
Onl
Jefferson
Covington
Ashville
Ross
Enon
Middlepoint
Canton Timken
Findlay
Tipp City
Bellevue
Toledo
DeVilbiss
Bluffton
Cincinnati
St. Xavier
Wayne
Sabina
Penis Bluffton
Ada
Past Matrons Elect New Officers in Masonic Lodge
Mrs Ella McDonald and Mrs Mary Bryson hosted a Past Matrons meeting in Ma sonic with vice president Annetta Lewis presiding. Officers elected by acclamation include Annetta Lewis president Ivy Pedicord vice president Nona Craft secretary and Isabel Bulloch treasurer. Lena E Davis was inducted into the association and won a social contest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ella McDonald
Mary Bryson
Masonic l
Annetta Lewis
Ivy Pedicord
Nona Craft
Isabel Bulloch
Bulloch
Nona
Esta Haskins
Ie Howard
Ora Kittle
Georgia Sayre
Patience Wallace
Adeline Blower
May Dunntt
Isabel Vernon
Basketball Scoreboard Summaries From Various Games
Villanova defeated Loyola Baltimore 55 to 48. Valparaiso topped Central Normal 39 to 37 while Indiana State led George Field 148 to 89. Great Lakes beat Wisconsin 63 to 40 Missouri 45 over Kansas State 30. Camp Grant defeated Dow Chemical 56 to 89. Kentucky won 51 to 40 over Illinois. University of Louisville 37 over Western State 31. Virginia Tech 39 defeated V M I 17.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Central Normal
Indiana State
George Field
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Misouri
Kansas State
Camp Grant
Dow Chemical
Kentucky
Ilinois
University of Louisville
Western State
Virginia Tech
V.M.I
Minor league baseball adds 500 players amid manpower fears
After a four day midwinter meeting, senior circuit owners chart postwar plans and discuss transfers. About 3,100 men remain on the minors national defense list, but 1,260 player limits are expected as ten leagues prepare to operate in 1944, with owners noting a larger pool of hopeful prospects and confidence in the talent pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston
Thomas McCaffrey
Albany Senators
International
American Association
Pacific Cost
Southern Association
Eastern
Interstate
Piedmont
Pony
Appalachian
Ohio State
Ex-Champion Mickey Walker Shows First Oil Paintings
Former boxing champion Michael Edward Walker debuts a fifteen-work oil show at the Jansen studio Waldorf Astoria. Critics note primitive style and bold technique echoing his ring days, with works ranging from Ghost Town to a final fight scene Ten and Out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Brown
NEA
New York
Jansen
Yanzen
Waldorf-Astoria
Michael Edward Walker
Mickey
Angelo
Walker
Bill Duffy
Michael Angelo Walker
Barney
Olls
Bellows
Tony Galento
New
Allied Boxing Titles at Stake in Allied Championship Bouts
Allied pugilists from American British French Polish Greek and other Allied troops arrived in Algiers for the final tuneup before the free-for-all championship bouts opening next Monday. Many fighters were pulled from fronts including Cassino Italy while others rested at a Palm Beach style camp by the sea. A total of 84 finalists will compete across weights in three two minute rounds with an extra round added for a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Algiers
Cassino
Italy
Palm Beach
Youth Rally Draws 90 at Chauncey Church Chauncey
More than 90 youths attended a Chauncey Church of Christ rally closing Youth Week. Participants included youth from Athens and Nelsonville Church of Christ parishes with a program led by Betty Jandes and Isabel Courtney. Dr. Edwin Brown of Athens spoke on unity and postwar peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chure
Chris
Athens
Nelsonville
Don Nye
Thelma Brookins
Naomi Savage
Jane Nye
Richard Stalder
Isabel Courtney
Edwin Brown
First Methodist Church
Dr. Brown
Class Meets Thursday CHAUNCEY February Business Meeting
The Men's Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey will meet Thursday night with Carl Shafer as class president in charge. All men of the church are invited to attend the session focused on February business and social matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Carl Shafer
Church
Pocahontas Quilting Session at Millfield Lodge Hall
Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas to hold quilting Tuesday night at the D of P lodge hall in Millfield with a 6 30 p m pot luck supper preceding. All members urged to attend. Mrs Zimmie Smith of Chauncey improving after illness at Wonderland near Columbus.
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Chauncey — Mazon Council
Degree of Pocahontas
D. of P. Lodge Hall
Millfield
Chauncey
Zimmie Smith
Wonderland
Columbus
Sgt. Lewis Honored At Dinner Party
Chauncey hosts a Sunday dinner honoring T-Sgt Winfield Lewis son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Lewis. He spent 15 months in New Guinea and completed 44 combat missions before returning home for rest and reassignment. Attendees include Roy Lewis of Columbus Florence Lewis Winters and Anne of Athens Jo Ann Lewis and Frank Lewis Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank J. Lewis
Converse St
Winfield Lewis
New Guinea
Wis
T-Sgt. Lewis
Roy Lewis
Columbus
Florence Lewis Winters
Wonderland Residents Visit Here Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lu ther Cruikshank and son Leslie of Chauncey entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs George Smith and children George Edward and Doris and Ernest Smith and children Dormin Jean Charles and Dickie and Mrs Fannie Gillespie all of Wonderland The group also visited Jennie Courtney and Mr and Mrs DeWitt Walker Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Luther Cruikshank
Leslie
George Smith
George
Edward
Doris
Ernest Smith
Dormin Jean
Charles
Dickie
Fannie Gillespie
Wonderland
Jennie Courtney
DeWitt Walker
McCollam Named Public Affairs Clerk in Chauncey
Chauncey selects James McCollam to succeed Jack McCafferty as clerk of the Board of Public Affairs. McCollam will handle duties at the town office. Water rent payments now to be made monthly at the McCollam Barber Shop between 1 and 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jack McCafferty
Board of Public Affairs
James McCollam
Millfield Visit Highlights Local Figures and a Recovery
Chauncey Personals notes Vern Robinett and his son Max from near Logan visiting Mrs. Robinett in Millfield as she recovers from a serious illness. Thomas Blower ill at home near Bishopville. James Bradshaw of Mentor Ohio visiting relatives and Mabel Howard family, plus a visit to New Lexington. Betty Lou Sands recovering from an appendectomy in Columbus thanks local friends for gifts and cards. she is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer.
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Chauncey
Vern Robinett
Max
Logan
Millfield
Robinett
Thomas Blower
Harold Blower
Bishopville
James Bradshaw
Mabel Howard
New Lexington
Betty Lou Sands
Columbus
John Shafer
Chauncey Ladies Plan All Day Quilting Party
Chauncey LadyAid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church meets Wednesday at Mrs Mary Dew home Jacobs Avenue for an all day quilting event. Members are asked to bring lunch to be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society
Chauncey Methodist Church
Mary Dew
Jacobs Avye
Fullerton Round-Up on Postwar College Baseball Plans
Opinion notes a proposed postwar national college baseball tournament aligned with high and prep school play. Local voices cite June intercollegiate timing, financing, facilities at Denver University, and football coaches’ resistance. The piece also mentions Notre Dame’s baseball decline and a notable high school football throw record. Abe Herschberg’s Black Badge is briefly referenced for Derby betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern College
NCAA
Denver
Denver University
D. U. Stadium
Mike McCormick
Reds
McClellan Field
Calif
Mike
California
Florida
Abe Herschberg
Meigs in Uniform Pomeroy
East Precinct Bedford Townships service roster lists members in the Army Navy and Air Corps. Notable entries include Otho Floyd Young born 1921 who joined November 9 1942 trained at Camp Wheeler and assigned to Sicily then Italy widow Ruby Claire Randolph in Flora. Other names include Wilber Alfred Eastman Lowell Ward Bing Adran DeVere Smith Norman VanNest Leo VanNest George Dwight Burson Guy Melvin Quivey Thomas Bernard Hart Kennett Rae Story and more with units and training sites across Camp Wheeler Fort Meade Camp Rob inson and naval assignments detailing movements toward Italy England and North Africa. Continued on Page 8 Army in Italy fighting.
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R. C. Randolph
Flora
Pvt
Young
Sicily
Youngs
Eastman
Wilber Alfred
Samuel
Ida Smith Eastman
Bedford Township
Camp Robinson
Ark
Bing
Lowell Ward
Ward Otho
Edith Mildred Bing
Hemlock Grove
Camp Wheeler
Italy
Smith
Adran DeVere
Walley Raymond Smith
Uhrichsville
Ohio
Mina Mabel Peed
Coast Artillery
Camp Hulen
Texas
Camp Young
Calif
England
Scotland
North Africa
Col. Smith
VanNest
Norman
Denver
Hattie Will VanNest
Darwin
Aford
Camp Blanding
Fla. VanNest
Leo
Hattie VanNest
Pratts Fork
Bedio Township
Armored Infantry
Cpl
Arklaneas
Nashville
Tenn
Pomeroy
Ellis Quivey
Corintha Quivey
Ft. Melian
Ala
Quivey
Newfoundland
Canada
Hart
Thomas Bernard
Edson Laritt
Anna Hart
Navy
Cincinnati
Great Lakes
Ill
Newport
U. L
New Orleans
Panama Canal Zone
North Pacific
Pacific Fleet
Cecelia Marguerite Leifheit
Jack Wayne
Story
Kennett Rae
Elba ‘Loyd
Leona Sargent Story
Rome
Army
Fight Results From Washington Baltimore Chicago and Newark
Washington Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles knocked out Hanbury of Washington in the third round. Baltimore Harry Jeffra of Baltimore beat Jim Collins of Baltimore by decision in ten rounds. Chicago Set Lou Woods of Detroit defeated Bill Parsons of Danville by decision in ten rounds. Newark Tony Janko of Youngstown beat Bob Mann of Trenton by decision in six rounds.
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Washington
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Hanbury
Baltimore
Harry Jeffra
Jimmy Collins
Chicago
Lou Woods
Detroit
Bill Parsons
Danville
Ill
Newark
N. J
Tony Janko
Youngstown
Bob Mann
Trenton
Carrier Ticonderoga Launched at Newport News
Newport News Va. The Essex class aircraft carrier Ticonderoga splashed into the James River from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Plant. Sixth carrier launched here since the war began. Christened by Stephanie Sarah Pell of Pelham Manor New York, granddaughter of Stephen H Pell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Ticonderoga
James River
Newsport News Shipbuilding and Drydock
United States
Stephanie Sarah Pell
Pelham Manor
N. Y
T. Pell
U. S. State Department
Stephen H. P. Pell
Fort Ticonderoga
Civilian Meat Supply to Match 1943 Levels in 1944
Washington reports forward outlooks suggest civilians will receive about the same meat quantity in 1944 as in 1943. The Agriculture Department said if forecasts hold and civilian needs do not change materially, production should rise about eight percent, mostly offset by military demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Church of Christ Holds Evening Services This Week
GLOUSTER The West Side Church of Christ at Trimble will hold evening services each night this week at 7 30. Rev Edwards of Athens will preach and Rev Jackson will lead singing. The public is invited to attend.
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Glouster
West Side Church of Christ At
Trimble
Rev. Edwards
Athens
Rev. Jackson
Ruth Ann Phillips Born at Home in Glouster
Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips announce the birth of a daughter at the home of Mrs Phillips’ parents in Corning on Sunday. The baby is named Ruth Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Fourna of Corning and Mr A B Phillips of Glouster. Father has left for Athens to be examined for military service. his classification changed from 4-F to 1-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Frank Phillips
Garden Club Meets at Mrs Alfred Howard Home
Announcement of the Garden Club meeting at the home of Mrs Alfred Howard on Monroe Street Thursday evening at 7 30. An officer urges all members to attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Garden Club
Alfred Howard
Monroe Street
Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Baldersons Home
The Monday Sewing Club met at Mrs Carrie Baldersons home on Main Street with ten members and two guests Mrs Josephine Balderson and Judy Balderson present. The next gathering will be at Mrs Bessie Taylors on Fairlawn Ave.
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Glouster
Monday Sewing Club
Carrie Balderson
Main Street
Josephine Balderson
Judy Balderson
Bessie Taylor
Fairlawn Ave
Police arrest and fines in Glouster case
Chief Fred Heck arrested Joe Schaffer of Cleveland on a charge of intoxication. At arraignment before Mayor Thomas Williams he pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. Wilfie Cade, former NHL goalie, is now scouting for the Montreal Ca
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Fred Heck
Joe Schaffer
Cleveland
Thomas Williams
Wilfie Cade
National Hockey League
Montreal Ca
Dissatisfaction With State Basketball Tourney Setup To Be Aired in September
Ohio high school sports chief H R Townsend said protests and suggestions on the 1944 tournament format would be heard at a September board meeting. Millcreek Valley League secretary Howard L Grimes argued exempted village and parochial schools should be placed on equal footing with county teams to avoid weaker finals and proposed running parallel tournaments before sectional play.
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Columbus
H. R. Townsend
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Townsend
Howard L. Grimes
Millcreek Valley League
Hamilton County
Grimes
Millcreek Valley
McSpaden Wins Phoenix Open in 18 Hole Playoff
Harold McSpaden the Philadelphian who refined his clubs won his sixth victory in nine majors, taking the Phoenix Open by two strokes after shooting one under par 70 in the playoff edge over Byron Nelson. The win nets a 1000 War Bond and sets up a Texas bound quick report for the San Antonio Open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Texas
McSpaden
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Nelson
MecSpaden
Final Plans for Trimble War Bond Drive Made
Trimble Township War Loan Committee met in Glouster to review a week and plan how to speed bond sales in the drive's final week. Last week sales reached 9245 with total 35000 including 3768.75 at Mine No 255. Volunteers listed for outreach include Trimble E F Johnson, Lewis Buell, Mulpas, Christman, Sayre, Gooding, Brail Felter, Roy Byers and many others in Jacksonville Greens Run Hollister Glouster. Citizens encouraged to buy bonds before February 15. next meeting set Tuesday evening, last day of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Trimble Township
Mines Committee
Trimble
E. FE. Johnson
Lewis
E. Buell
Rolland Mulpas
M. E. Christman
Grace Sayre
Eva Gooding
Brail Felter
Roy Byers
Jacksonville
Frances Sayre
Mary McCann
Greens
W. H. Fierbaugh
Lola Gillett
Orpah Ayers
Lewis Buell
Maxine Heiser
Hollister
Letha Rowland
Treva Black
Lita Westfall
Lawrence Colbert
Thomas Williams
W. D. Witham
C. A. Pride
Ernest Parker
Agnes Clark
Ralph Hines
Boy Scouts
Thomas W. Figley
George H. Campbell
E. K. Peugh
John Crawford
Charles Beshara
Eugene Jones
Dan Kovach
Lawrence Skinner
Lester Faires
H. F. Kittle
M. M. Bryson
Service Men From Glouster Area Return Home on Furloughs
Pvt Ervin Andrews son of Mrs Elmer Andrews arrived in Glouster Sunday from Camp Reynolds Greenville Pa on a 14 day furlough. His brother Pfe Eldon Andrews met him in Columbus also on a seven day furlough. Hiram Daugherty and Mrs Daugherty of Henderson W Va were guests of Miss Esta Cunningham. Daugherty has convoy duty in the North Atlantic and arrived in New York Jan 30. Cadet Norris Ogg returned to Columbus after a seven day furlough with his parents Merrill and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ervin Andrews
Elmer Andrews
Camp Reynolds
Greenville
Columbus
Pfe
Eldon Andrews
Hiram Daugherty
G. M
United States Navy
South Dakota
Eastern Star Members Visit Marietta School
GLOUSTER Mrs. Mary Gam well Mrs. Sara Willis and Mrs. Mary Binderbasin attended the Eastern Star School of Instruction for District No. 25 Friday evening in Marietta. They will report the school’s work at Thea Chapter tonight.
Miss Bertha Wyatt Visits Columbus For Shrine Ball
Glouster personals note Miss Bertha Wyatt spent the past week in Columbus visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs F Merrill McLaughlin. On Friday evening she attended the Potentates Ball of the Aladdin Temple of Shrines held in honor of Mr McLaughlin who was elected potentate as local Shrine head. Mr and Mrs Frank Dower hosted as Sunday guests Mrs Gertrude Bonesock and children Mr and Mrs Easom Young and daughter Mrs Elma Hill and children and Mr and Mrs W B Frazure and Miss Harriett Sullivan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wyatt
Columbus
F. Merrill McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Frank Dower
Gertrude Bonesock
Easom Young
Elma Hill
W. 8. Frazure
Harriett Sullivan
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Athens Messenger
Wildcat
Villanova
Loyola
Mickey Walker
Maxwell Stewart Simpson
Walker’s
Mr. Simpson
Michael Angelo
Allied Boxing
Chauncey Church
Sgt. Lewis
Fullerton
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Meigs
Howell
By A. V. Howell
Carrier Ticonderoga
Sewing
Jug MW
Spaden
Eastern Star
Marietta
Eddie Algeo
Mgr
Nye Chevrolet
Athens, Ohio
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