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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1945

Page

7

Bobcats and Big Red Hit 50 Per Tilt

Ohio University and Denison meet on the Bobcats court in a high scoring clash as both teams push toward 50 points per game. Denison, led by six foot seven Bob Lawrence, seeks to maintain a strong offense against Ohio’s Maldovan and Wylie as each side eyes recent scoring highs and upcoming games.

Bobcats Big Red Mitch Ohio University Denison Onlo U Tennessee Big Red Quint Bence Hbobcats Kentucky Akron Muskingum Bob Lawrence Bob Wendell Clark Tllinois Jack Rauch Logan Paul Champion Kentucky Wildcats Clark Rauch Champion Glenn Culp Ohio Johmmy Maldovan Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Maldovan Wylie Sayre Mackey Granville

Mills Wins On Points In White Plains Fight

In White Plains Jimmy Mills of Newark at 145 pounds outpointed Charley Watkins of Jersey City. In Jersey City Freddie Schott Akron beat Earle Loman of Detroit at 2008 pounds for 10 rounds. In Miami Bob Jacobs Philadelphia defeated Willie Muldane Cleveland in a 7 round bout.

White Plains Jimmy Mills Newark Charley Watkins Youngstown Jersey City Freddie Schott Akron Earle Loman Detroit Miami Bob Jacobs Philadelphia T.K.C Willie Muldane Cleveland

Nelson Tops M'Spaden in Golf Playoff

Byron Nelson defeated Harold MecSpaden by five strokes in an 18 hole playoff to win the New Orleans Open. Nelson aims for more wins on the Gulf Coast as he chases a record with two more victories to tie Jimmy Demaret. He earned 1333.33 in War Bonds and boosted 1945 earnings to 7286.85. MecSpaden, still without a winter title, stands second in War Bond money with 5266.64 as Sam Byrd and other stars add to season totals.

New Orleans Byron Nelson Mississippi Gulf Coast Toledo Harold (Jug) MecSpaden Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Nelson McSpaden Sam Byrd Detroit Sam Snead Hot Springs Ray Mangrum Los Angeles

Dover and Glouster to clash in Friday hoop game

Dover Blue Devils meet Glouster at Chauncey Gym Friday night with reserves at 7 and varsity at 8. Strong local teams duel in a sought after matchup.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Glouster Chauncey Gymnasium

Funeral in Kansas Draws Ada Lakin to Fort Scott

Mrs Ada Lakin wife of Rev J N Lakin pastor of The Plains Nazarene Church traveled to Fort Scott Kansas for her sister Miss Marie Gardner who died after long illness Her sister left her parents and four sisters as survivors.

Chauncey Ada Lakin J. N. Lakin Plains Nazarene Church Fort Scott Kansas Marie Gardner Miss Gardner

J T Team Defeated By Morgan Countians on Home Floor

GLOUSTER The J T Cardinals lost two games to McConnellsville Malta teams on J T's floor Friday evening. R Kempton scored 16 for J T with seven goals and two four point plays. McBride and McDonald led McConnellsville Malta with 13 and 12 points. In the reserve game Beal and Mingus tied with 14. Murphy led M M with five.

Glouster J.-T. Cardinals McConnesville

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Garden Club Meeting

Glouster residents gather at Mrs. Emmett Rogers home for a Garden Club session. President Mrs. Haskins reads a regional commendation, Lt. Blower sends Hawaii plant notes with photos, and cards go to medical facilities in White Cross and Rochester. Members and guests enjoy cake and coffee, with other town updates and social notices follow.

E. M. Blower Haskins EK. LeFever White Cross Hospital J Lois Lamborn Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn W. W. Bryson C M. Pito Alfred Howard C. E. Haskins 5. H. Taylor C. Turner W. R. Drury W. B. Morris Thomas Figiey Thomas Reese C. E. Rogers

Ray Robinson Favored In Ten Round Welterweight Clash

Chicago AP report previews a ten round welterweight bout in Athens City between Ray Sugar Rebina and Cincinnati’s George Sugar Costner. Robinson, a veteran with six knockouts in eight wins since Army discharge, is the favorite as Costner, on a 23 fight knockout streak, challenges for Freddie Cochranes crown prospects. The card also notes college basketball results and other boxing notes.

Chicago Ray Sugar) Rebin New York George Sugar) Costner Cincinnati Costner Robinson Une Army Freddie Red) Cochrane Boys Auto Navy Ridenour Smith Cochrane Mills Cokenougher Heett WN Thomas Mitchell Smiley Sanders Banks Jack Horley jConkey Berd Hack—Blaker Darst Oberlin Paquette Barber C. Taamas Associated Press Capital University Lutherans Ad Agiinst Ashland Col Ege Ohio Oberlin College Wooster College Leonard Horn Ashland Westfall Oberlin Byard Strand Sweeney Watkins

Mrs Swart Reported Ill in Zanesville Hospital

Chauncey leader Leone Swart long active as president of Chauncey and Philo resident is reported seriously ill at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville after eight weeks. Sunday her husband Arthur Swart suffered a heart attack and was taken to the same hospital. his condition improved. Brother-in-law George Swart sister-in-law Nell Jordan and other relatives visited.

Chauncey Leone Swart Philo Ohio Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Arthur Swart George Swart Nell Jordan

Birthday Dinner Honors William Sisson at Home

Mrs. Mabel Sisson hosted a two course dinner Sunday to celebrate her husband William Sisson s birthday. Guests included Lorena Mae Sisson Anita Sisson Mrs Sisson s father Mrs Elizabeth Robinson of Millfield and Mr and Mrs William Sisson. A birthday cake served as a centerpiece.

Earl Morris Thomas W. Figley Evan Morgan Frances Gibbs Jessie Withem Jessie Hill Elizabeth Chute Thomas Vaughn Thomas Figley Chauncey Mabel Sisson William Sisson Lorena Mae Sisson Anita Sisson

Sweazy Funeral To Be Held Thursday

Mrs Maggie Jane Sweazy 72 died suddenly during a visit in Columbus following a heart attack. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Fellowship Church with burial in the churchyard cemetery. Survived by ten children. husband Levi L. Sweazy preceded her in death.

Chauncey Maggie Jane Sweazy Orpha Martin Columbus Fellowship Church Church Yard

Missionary Society Meeting At Nazrene Church

The Chauncey Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazrene will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the church for the monthly gathering. In the president's absence Mrs Ada Lakin, vice president, will conduct the meeting. Mrs Carrie Channell will present the lesson study. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey—Missionary Society of the Plains Church of the

Report of receipts and disbursements funds totals

Ledger style summary lists revenue for General Fund Water Works Fund Motor Vehicle License Fund Gasoline Tax Street Repair Fund General Bond Improvement Fund Special Assessment Fund Special and General Bond Retirement Fund Civilian Defense Fund totals and balances. Pasted figures show receipts and pending items with non revenue and revenue columns.

Fen Civilian Defense Fund General Fund Water Works Fund Seace General Bond Improvement Fund Civilian Defense Fund

Pvt Kollister Spends Furlough With Family in Chauncey

Pvt Royaden Kollister, stationed at Camp Hood Texas, is at Chauncey on an eight day furlough to visit wife Mary and children Teddy and Judith Ann at Mrs Kollister’s parents Converse Street Also visited his parents Mr and Mrs Michael Kollister of Sugar Creek He has been transferred to Fort Ord California and on return was accompanied by his wife as far as Columbus Other Chauncey notes mention Eddie Stewart and Lewis Johnson visits and a Dayton visitors at Millfield plus Alaska furlough details for Corporal Charles Mathes of Beaumont and the year end financial figures for city payrolls and reimbursements ending December 31

Chauncey Pvt Royaden Kollister Camp Hood Texas Mary Teddy Judith Ann

National eligibility committee urged to standardize wartime college sports

Oklahoma U. athletic director Dale Arbuckle calls for a national eligibility committee to unify rules across major conferences and standardize recruiting and job protections for athletes. He notes wartime parity boosted profits for Big Six schools, while experts question agreement on standards amid ongoing debates.

Hugh Fullerton New York Dale Arbuckle Oklahoma Arbuckle

Trimble Grange Plans March Member Drive

Trimble Grange No. 1830 met in Grange Hall Trimble. After business a lecture hour featured readings and talks on Lincoln Washington farming and membership drive plans. Three membership applications were received and a drive was set to continue until the first April meeting.

J. C. L. Eddy D. M. Sawyer Miss Neva Lantz

Toledo Woman Denies Birth Announcement by Messenger

Mrs Albert Hayden of Toledo formerly Glouster writes The Messenger denying a recently published birth announcement related to Slaughter, asserting the information is not true.

Albert Hayden Toledo Glouster the Messenger

Big 10 Chiefs To Try Again

CHICAGO - The Big Ten will again seek an athletic commissioner to replace Maj John L Griffith. Approval by athletic directors is needed for code changes and a salary boost. H. C. Crisler of Michigan emerged as a candidate but has not committed amid ongoing talks and recent conferences.

Chicago Big Ten John L Griffith Tomors Griffith H. C Fritz) Crisler Michigan Crisler

Charles Jasper Dies At Baltimore Home

Charles Jasper, formerly of Glouster, died in Baltimore Ohio Sunday. He was the son of the late George and Mrs. Jasper. Funeral services will be held in Baltimore Thursday at 1 PM, with interment at Glouster Cemetery between 1 and 4 PM. Co L Eddy and the Eddy family visited Westerville Sunday, and Mr Eddy is 93.

Glouster Charles Jasper Baltimore George Jasper Jasper Glouster Cemetery

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