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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1944

Page

10

Bulldogs Fall 44 31 To Logan Chieftains In Buckeye League Clash

Athens High School dropped a Southeastern Ohio contest 44 31 to Logan as the Chieftains pulled away in the second half. Fred Jacoby paced Logan with 14 points while Dean Rotramel led Athens with 15 points in the loss. Bob Mills hit 10 for Athens and Grant Ferguson added six.

Athens High School Logan Chieftains Athens Middleport Pomeroy Bulldogs E Chieftains Charlie Bolin Red Mowery Gan Eck Arence Mackey Cry Bolin Stains Millis Fred Jacoby Jacoby Mow Magle Rauch Bening Ray Dunfee Bob Mills Grant Fergu Jack Truipp Beckley Grover Cavanaugh Rousey Rotramel Dean Rotramel Bulldog McBroom Little Chieftains

Whips Athens Deadlocks Sea Loop Race in Tourney

Evansville report notes Bob Coleman named new manager of the Boston Braves at 53, famed for developing young players. His career spans Pirates and Giants camps, with a long minor league pedigree and a track record of guiding pitchers and hitters to pennants.

Athens J-T Albany Shade Ames-Bern Evansville Ind Robert Hunter Coleman Boston Braves Bob Coleman Bloomington Til Bob Davenport Ill Pirates John McGraw Giants Pittsburgh McGraw Cole Boston The Columbus American Association Robert Quinn Boston Club Red Birds Coleman Tigers Decatur Detroit Springfield Quinn Scranton Braves Hartford Loop Casey Stengel

Hold Last Rites for Mrs Edward Phillips

Chauncey funeral services for Mrs Edward Phillips were held Sunday at Jaagers Funeral Home in Athens with burial in the W Union Street Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and sister Mrs Conkey. Attending were Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins Chauncey Mrs John Shafer Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Bowe of The Plains.

Chauncey Edward Phillips Theins Jagers Athens W. Union St Conkey Guy Brookins John Shafer Kennedy Bowe the Plains

Navy Sends Wilson To Seattle Washington

Chauncey Virgil Wilson of the U S Navy who trained at Curtiss Wright Columbus has been sent to Seattle Washington. He visited his mother Mrs Evelyn Wilson and his sisters Wavaleen and Ada Wilson and Mrs Goldie McCune all of Millfield.

Chauncey Virgil Wilson U. S. Navy Curtiss-Wright Columbus Seatle Wash Evelyn Wilson Wavaleen Ada Wilson Goldie McCune Millfield

Chauncey Dover Schools Observe Washington Birthday Holiday

Chauncey Dover schools closed Tuesday for Washington's Birthday observance. Students and teachers enjoyed a holiday amid the district’s academic schedule.

auncey-Dover Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Washington

Basketball scores across Fort Knox and several colleges

Fort Knox Post 58 over Georgetown College 27. Georgia ASTP 71 over University of Georgia 39. Camp Grant 69 over Valparaiso 42. Oklahoma A M Tulsa 24 over Texas Christian 49. Washington State 56 over Oregon 36. Washington 69 over Idaho 55. High school Logan 44 over Athens 1. Martins Ferry 70 over Weirton 35. Canton Lincoln 65 over Western Reserve Academy 26. Sandusky 27 over Fostoria 18. Ima St Rose 45 over Fremont St Josephs 23. Toledo Woodward 52 over Sylvania Burnham 23. Toledo Central Catholic 44 over Rossford 36. Cincinnati Roger Bacon 82 over Newport KY 51. Lebanon 27 over Portsmouth 41. Greenfield McClain 28 over Lebanon inside. Licking County tournament Granville 50 over Hanover Toboso 42. Utica 49 over Jacksonton 26. Etna 28 over Hebron 25. East Liverpool 58 over Steubenville Catholic Central 26. Alliance 49 over Wallsville 37. Youngstown Raven 45 over Hubbard 42. Youngstown Chaney 62 over Ashtabula Harbor 87. Trumbull County Howland 41 over Vienna 38 4 (semi finals). Leavittsburg 45 over Champion 3. Allen County tournament Spencerville 51 over Harrod 1. Elida 32 over Lima Shawnee 26.

Fort Knox Post Georgetown College Georgia University of Georgia Camp Grant Valparaiso Oklahoma A & M Tulsa Texas Christian Baylor Oregon Washington State Washington Idaho High School Licking County Granville Hanover

Gallipolis Defeats Middleport 24 to 14 in Rough Tilt

Gallipolis Blue Devils beat the Middleport Yellow Jackets 24 to 14 at Middleport gym. Lanier and Clark scored eight each for Gallipolis while Boggs was held to four for Middleport. Reserve game 52 to 11 and band performances highlighted the evening.

Middleport Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils Middleport Yellow Jackets Middleport Gym Jackets Gallia Countians Lanier Clark Gallipolis Boggs MHS Ralph Stopp F. T Swackhammer

The Plains Young People Organize for New Service

Nazarene group in The Plains Church reorganized after months away. Mrs. Co. E. Stalder elected president with Marjorie Darnell as vice president Vada Bricker as secretary and Mrs. Nellie Thomas as treasurer. Meeting Sundays at 6 15 p.m. Next Sunday Marjorie Darnell will lead the program and all youth are invited.

Chauncey—Nazarene Young Peoples Society The Plains Church Co. E. Stalder Marjorie Darnell Vada Bricker Nellie Thomas Con

Mrs Hartley visits Athens. attends Pierce family funeral

Chauncey, Mrs. William A. Hartley, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Pierce, and Mrs. Lorena Cochran and Hazel Pierce, visited Athens Monday to see relatives. In the afternoon they attended the funeral of Mrs. Harley Midkiff, sister of Mr. Pierce, at Alfred Church with burial at Cherry Ridge cemetery.

Chauncey William A. Hartley Athens Law Daniel A. Pierce Hartley

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District social items include Mr. and Mrs. James C. Banfield entertaining guests Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Banfield and daughter Mary Alice from Orabiston and Miss Shirley Ryan. Nellie Thomas and son Tommy of The Plains visited Chauncey relatives. Mrs. T J Thomas hosted guests at Deanville. Paul R. Fiske and Frances moved to Huntington West Virginia for work. Grant Russell visited Chauncey from near Stewart with daughter Mrs. Dan Johnson. Marion Bell remains ill at his Chauncey home and is recovering from influenza.

Chauncey James C. Banfield Clarence Banfield Mary Alice of Orbiston Shirley Ryan Nellie Thomas Tommy the Plains Deanville Paul R. Fiske Frances Huntington W. Va Grant Russell Ralph Richardson Stewart Dan Johnson Kate Cunningham Marion

Four Millfield Women Recover From Illnesses

CHAUNCEY Four Millfield women are recovering from serious illnesses. Elizabeth Robinett has been confined at home for weeks but is improving. Jessie Fulton has recovered after weeks of illness. Bertha Sanders is recovering from a hand and foot infection. Hazel Earich, who had major surgery at Sheltering Arms hospital three weeks ago, is making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Bertha Sanders Hazel Earich Sheltering Arms Hospital

Chauncey Visit Ends as Robert Rhollans Return

Robert A. Rhol, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Nans of Cincinnati, ends a four day Chauncey visit with his grandmother and aunt Mrs John Rhollans and Miss Mariel Rhol lans. Miss St. Robert marked his 18th birthday in November and departs for Army induction Thursday February 24.

Chauncey Robert A. Rholson Arthur Nans Cincinnati John Rhollans Mariel Rhollans St. Robert

Illinois high school tourney eyed by professional committee

Fullerton's Round-Up reports the Illinois state high school baseball tournament may expand with 88 teams as Illinois considers sending the event to other states. Peoria sources say big interest and major league scouts at finals could boost appeal. finals drawn 5 000 crowds at Oak Park and Cicero.

New York George Trautman Jack Zeller Warren Giles Illinois Peoria Dick Baxter Oak Park Cicero

Glouster Civic Club Backs Red Cross Drive Sponsor

Glouster Kiwanis notes Washington's Birthday program at Hotel Gordon. The club voted to sponsor the Red Cross drive with a $2,600 Trimble Township quota and urged ministers to announce Red Cross Sunday. Guest speaker M. M. Bryson discussed Washington and Americanism.

Glouster Civic Club Red Cross Drive Glouster Kiwanis Club Washington Gordon W. D. Withiam Marcella Jonas Laver Dr. Witham George Campbell Dan Kovach W. G. Hughes Hughes Red Cross M. M. Bryson George W. Rose W. D. Ham A. G. Winkle C. B. Tigner Enlon Grubbs Ben Goldberg Wade Bailey George Rose W. G.hughes

Poem Accepted for Publication by Calling All Girls

GLOUSTER Dawn by Anna Lee Brown 15 of Columbus accepted for publication in Calling All Girls. The poem appears in an early issue. Anna Lee is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Brown formerly of ister. She attends West High School as a junior. GLOUSTER Get-together Club meets at Mrs Delmar Dunlap's home Thursday at 2:00 PM.

Glouster Anna Lee Brown Columbus Prmcece Anna Lee Jack Brown Ister Hollister School West High School Delmar Dunlap

James Banfield III Ill at Home in Chauncey

James Banfield III of Chauncey is ill with blood poisoning in his left hand. He works for a striking company in Columbus.

James Banfield III Chauncey James C. Banfield Strucking Company Columbus

Program at C O Meeting Includes Music and Readings

Miss Marcella Jonas reports a Friday evening program at American Legion Hall featuring a quartet by Wallace Danford and Peugh, readings by Carr and Mrs Wallace, a vocal solo by Judy Vernon, and a cornet solo by Richard Jones. Mrs Agnes Clark says the group will discuss Red Cross fundraising plans.

Jonas C. O American Legion Hall W. W. Wallace C. F. Wallace C. F. Danford E. K. Peugh D. E. Carr Judy Vernon Richard Jones Agnes Clark The Red Cross

Stires Funeral Will Be Thursday Afternoon

Harvey Stires Jr. age 16 died suddenly at his mother's home in Millfield. He is survived by his mother a sister Mrs Ben Misner and a brother Coffin 14. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at Millfield Methodist Church with Harvey Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery.

Glouster Harvey Stires Jr Lettie Stires Millfield Ben Misner Coffin Millfield Methodist Church Harvey Smith Hilltop Cemetery

Dunlap Wedding Anniversary Observed in Vinton County

Mr and Mrs Delmar Dunlap and family attended the 65th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Dunlap in Vinton County. Guests included John Gatehel who is about 90. A large wedding cake and dinner were served.

Glouster Delmar Dunlap Jack Sabra John Gatchel Betty Dunlap Betty Latta Vinton County John Dunlap John Gatehel

Injured at Work Is Home to Recuperate

GLOUSTER Martin Buz Preston of Dayton is recuperating at home after a serious injury to his right hand. His hand was badly crushed when caught in an elevator door at work.

Glouster Martin Buz Preston Dayton

Hodgsons and Brown Family Spend Sunday in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Arthur E Hodgson and two children Billy and Judith Ann and Mrs Jack Brown of Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Hodgson Sr and Jot Hollister in Columbus.

Arthur E. Hodgson Billy Judith Ann Jack Brown Columbus William Hodgson Hollister

Hounds Fall to Jackson in Final Loop Tilt

Nelsonville Greyhounds dropped a 44 to 32 decision to Jackson, ending the season in last place in the Southeastern league. Burke opened scoring with a foul shot, and Jackson pulled away after a tight first half, with a 16 to 5 third period.

Jackson Nelsonville Ironmen Greyhounds Burke Scarlet and Grey Perod Blairmen Hounds Evensteven Nelsonville Geame

Pete Haskins Sets Tournament Scoring Record With 34 Points

In Athens High gymnasium Jacksonville Trimble beat Hollister 63 23 as Pete Haskins poured in 34 points eclipsing the tournament scoring mark with 14 field goals and eight free throws. Ames Bern edged Rome 34 29 in a hard fought game while Albany Waterloo topped their foe 57 26 with Farley 25 and Knowlton 20 leading the winners.

Pete Haskins Jacksonville Cardinals Hollister Pete Haskins Nets Ames- Bern Rome Hee Harkins Ames-Bern Amesville George Lewis Wolfe Wood Od Eeer Albany-Waterloo Farley Knowlton Albany Shade Plains Geary F Anderson F Schoeman McGee G. McGee Kovach Moore Aee Eneweeeen Bickley Andrews Cavey Domer Een Wenes G. F. Y Farley Redcliffe F van Dyke Ween Ene Knowlton Senecnose McKnight O See Een En Clark Brooks SEO Puavicancen Il Waterloo F. T. Lowry Morgan Ewe Wwe Morris Ers Eddy F. T. Burson Grim Bobo Williams Webb Coon Snow T. Tinkham Kennedy Ball Shamel Winefordner Batchelder ST Plaine

Lou Boudreau Draft Fate Frames Chief Indian Manager

Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau, 26, faces possible WWII draft after a 01-A reclassification. He insists he is ready to serve and hails as a standout infield and shortstop, while peers note his leadership and early career milestones.

Cleveland Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Loue Chicago Harvey Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Wasps Prezer Boston Red Boudreau

Calverley Leads East Scorers After 37 Point Night

Ernie Calverley of Pawtucket Rhode Island State 4-F star leads the East with 518 points in 19 games and an average of 27.26. He scored 45 points at Maine including 27 in the first half as Rhode Island State rolled 115 to 37 over the University of Maine. He faces Connecticut on March 4 in his last scheduled game.

Orono Army Air Corps Ernie Calverley Pawtucket Rhode Island Calverley University of Connecticut University of Maine

Meredith Rites Attend by Distant Relatives in Ohio

A large group from across Ohio attended the funeral of Owen Meredith on Sunday. Relatives came from Columbus, Zanesville, Athens, Buchtel, Murray City, Rose Farm, Congo, and nearby towns.

John Byron Murray City Clarence Colbert Rose Farm Ohio J. T. Murray Donjald Murray Congo

Eight High School Students Rank Well at Glouster

Glouster High School students report top scores from the Ohio State University psychological test given to all pupils in 89-12. William Figley led with 121 points and a 98th percentile, followed by William Stahl 97 and Richard Byers 90 among juniors. Anna Lou Davis 80 and Annie Wolf 70 tops Sophomores, Barbara Dunlevy 50 and Jesse Cseaings 48 lead Freshmen.

Glouster Ohio State University Glouster High School Beniers William Figley Marionn William Stahl Richard Byers Anna Lou Davis Annie Wolf Barbara Dunlevy Jesse Cseaings

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