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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
8
Phillies star Chuck Klein, 88, aims to return for 75 or more games in 1944 if he can condition himself. He notes last year’s drills under trainer Doc Bruce were too demanding.
Ohio University raced to a 40-19 halftime lead and held on for a 62-47 victory over Otterbein. Mark Wylie Maldovan and Wylie opening burst sparked the Bobcats, while Otterbein’s late rally could not close the gap. Wendt and Wood led Otterbein in the second half with 12 and 10 points respectively.
Mrs Ruby Simpson hosted the February gathering of the Ladies Aid Society at her Millfield home. Devotions were led by Mrs Mamie Chadwell and Mrs Ruth Simpkins. President Gertrude Brown led a brief business session before members sewed carpet rags and shared refreshments. The next meeting is set for March 8 at Mrs Gertrude Brown’s home.
Mr and Mrs Arthur J Smith report their son Jack Smith sent a telegram from the new Pacific stating he is well Chauncey and the family await further word confirming his status and safe arrival.
Carl Shafer of Chauncey was injured at Floodwood Power Plant when the left index finger was crushed at work Sunday. The finger was amputated at the first joint and a benefit is planned. Mrs Elva Cooper Mrs Helen Michael and Mrs Elizabeth Winefordner are organizing the event for the Parent Teachers Fund on February 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the H S Auditorium. Refreshments will be served.
Milwaukee Lt Bob Sharilla reports bombing a German industrial plant as Shimek and Marquette track act are mentioned. Holcombe Ward is elected to an eighth term as president of the United Lawn Tennis Association. Charlemagne is noted as buried in opposition.
Marion Bell of Chauncey is seriously ill at home on Converse Street. His son Lawrence Bell and daughter-in-law care for him. Everett Bell of Columbus and another Bell of Athens came to visit and join in caregiving at the Bell residence.
Louisville report says Derby nominations closed at midnight with a likely larger list than last year’s 110 entrants. Final three-year-old noms are kept secret for three weeks. owners have through May 5 Derby Eve to post the $500 entry fee. Platter and Occupy among likely nominees with other stars mentioned.
Wooster moved into second behind Denison after beating Ohio Northern 72 31 at Ada. Swegan scored 30 for Wooster. Arden Roberson led Northern with 19 as the Polar Bears were swept again. Ohio U topped Otterbein 62 47 and Akron crushed Ohio Wesleyan 75 41. Capital edged Curtiss Wright 45 43. Bowling Green canceled Baldwin Wallace game due to icy roads with a possible reschedule by train.
The Chauncey The Plains Parent Teacher Association hosts a benefit party and dance on Thursday February 17 at 7:30 p m in the high school auditorium. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Arrangements are led by Miss Elva Cooper Mrs Helen Michael and Mrs Elizabeth Winefordner.
Elizabeth Channell of Millfield spends the weekend in The Plains visiting her aunt Carrie Channell Russell Kleinbriel and children Carol and Russell of Nelsonville Route 2 were weekend guests of her parents William and Mrs Stalder in The Plains. Mrs Kleinbriel attended Nazarene Church services in The Plains. Paul R. Fiske of Huntington W Va spent the weekend at his Chauncey home. Winnie Baughman family and Mrs Charles Leffler of Chauncey were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles G Leffler in Columbus.
Funeral services for Oscar B Adkins 61 native of Tennessee and long–time Chauncey resident were held at the Morristown Holiness Church. Rev Guss Graham and Rev Ray Pidcock officiated with local singers. Burial followed in Hebbardsville cemetery. pallbearers and flower bearers listed. Survived by wife Josie daughter Dannie Mee and son Lewis at home son George in Lancaster stepson Conde Webb of Mansfield two brothers and one sister.
Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield will gather Thursday at the Millfield lodge hall. The program includes initiation a Valentine party and a luck dinner. February birthday anniversaries will be honored at this meeting.
Weekly cottage prayer meeting led by Mrs Louise Walton scheduled for Thursday at 7 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Charlies Hiles Bailey Run Morristown Holiness Church hosts the service with Mrs Walton leading the gathering
Dodgers deal stalled as Max Meyer balks at buying 75 of Brooklyn after dashing scope of farm system. Mc Spaden and Nelson post strong winter rounds while Gus Bondar sets NHL rookie scoring mark. Bears cue the passing stat overhaul as Lieut Benny Leonard and Herb Pennock recall war bond rally banter. Marines at Tarawa nap interrupted by coconut football game.
Beau Jack outclassed Maxie Berger in a 10 round welterweight match in Cleveland. Berger hung tough, hitting the mat for a two count in the seventh but continuing to the end. The bout weighed in at 138 pounds for Jack, under Berger’s 143.75 pounds, with a $30,040 payout and 206 paying customers.
The Logan five halted Corning’s run with a decisive victory in a high school bowling clash. M’bee lanes hosted the meet as Quintet skated to the win, snapping Corning’s string of victories.
The Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the K of P building. February birthdays will be observed with a comic Valentine exchange. Members should contribute to the pot luck supper. Logan-Logan High School’s activity noted.
The Ohio women's bowling tourney starts Saturday in Columbus with 440 teams, a record. Transportation issues and a pin boy shortage push play over nine weekends, ending April 16, after Columbus previously faced venue and support uncertainties.
Pomeroy bowlers defeated Point Pleasant by 53 pins at Gold's Recreation Sunday. Smith led the winners with 567, and Quillin topped the visitors with 526.
Gallipolis Blue Devils edged Nelsonville 39 to 36 Tuesday night as the Greyhounds led 10 9 after the first quarter and were tied 16 16 at halftime. Gallipolis pulled ahead 31 22 by end of third as McKelvey and others contributed in a busy local sport recap.
Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney hosted dinner Sunday with guests Miss Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten from Letart W Va Mr and Mrs George Adkins and children John James Rose from Lancaster Mrs Josie Adkins Lewis Adkins and Dannie Mae Adkins from near Chauncey
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