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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1945

Page

17

Athens Logan clash in league finale at Bulldog gym

Athens and Logan face off tonight in a Southeastern league finale to decide if they share the title or if Athens claims the crown alone. Wellston looms as a potential tiebreaker if Wellston defeats Pomeroy and Logan beats Athens, keeping three teams at 16–4. Bulldogs seek a double football and basketball league sweep and edge on the home court.

Athens Logan Buildog Kou Ta Wellston Golden Ockets Wellston Pomeroy Poméroy Gie Tly Bulldogs Chiedtains Chieftains Athens Bos Logan Facobs Cavanaugh Schmitter

Township Basketball Scores Summary

Sandusky County Woodville 21 York 1 and Green Springs 49 Jackson 54 lead a mixed tally. Wayne County Shreve 38 Bastillen Fredericksburg 34 Apple Greek sae Hancock Pountx Vanlue Buren 3 ot. Millersport Bremen 26. Utica 50 Granville 62 61. McGuffey 22 Mt Veto Alger SL Mineral Ridge 39 Canal Fulton East Canton 51 Niakvarté 32 Westlake 31 Independence 27. Norton Mada 12 Middlepoint 23 Holgland Jack 41. Delphi 21 Bluffton 19.

Sandusky County Woodville York Green Springs Jackson Wayne County Shreve Bastillen Fredericksburg Hancock Pountx Vanlue Aor Buren Menralttinen Coby Sae Seini-fiaielé Iberty Union Millersport Bremen Utica Gdekteatown al. Granville McGuffey Hoslenes Mt. Veto Fe Alger Mineral Ridge Bio Meomen Mapes Beach City East Canton Niakvarté Westlake Indépendence County Norton Madan Alla ‘Opley van Wee Count Mus Mills Mills Mills Mills Athens Township Athens City Athens Co B.S Waterloo Ben Gre Bohpe Bern Weathtela Special School BU Ete la Bare Ihehe Sapeas City Sae Bt iv Ames Bey Joint School Carthag Re Dover Township Chauncey Corporation Dover-Trimble Joint School the Plains Lodi Albany Reveeneer Rome Township Troy Coolyic Corporation Trim the Plaing Sp Ja York Township Ap An Buchtel Corporation Nelsonville City Noetgeriville City School Mali

Schoonover Killed In France Feb. 6

Mrs Freda Schoonover of Rutland received War Department notice that her son Private First Class Edward Jasper Schoonover was killed in action in France on February 6. He was 1 age? brother Richard Dean Schoonover was wounded in the Marshall Islands and discharged in 1944. Another brother Clarence Jr. served in Belgium. details note the family lineage from Chauncey and connections to Hocking and Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey Freda Schoénover Ruilaard War Department Pfc Edward Jasper Schoonover Fab France Clarence Tan) Schoonover Ichard Déan Schodnover Edward Marshall Islands

Chauncey Schools Celebrate Washington Birthday Program

Chauncey Elementary held an assembly planned by Eight Grade teacher Mr Cooper with music directed by Christine Brown. Betty Blackford chaired the program featuring the Star Spangled Banner flag salute a quartet of songs by primary grades announced by Ruth Smith and readings and recitations by Anna Scrape Norma Jean Savage Jimmy Finn Cynthia McDonald Edma Mae Seiber and others.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementy Washingon Cooper Christine Brown Betty Blackford Ruth Smith Anna Scrappe Norma Jean Savage Jimmy Finn Cynthia McDonald Edma Mae Seiber Reading Dna Maé Brown

Week of Compassion Observed by Local Churches

The Church of Christ Parish including Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble and Taylor Ridge conducts The Week of Compassion February 18 to 25 with an offering for the War Time Service Fund. Contributions aid prisoners of war chaplains Bible printing bombed churches and feeding war refugees. Sunday services feature baptism at Glouster then Trimble at 7 30 with certificates and a pastor talk. G B Courtney speaks Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield schedule given.

Church of Christ Churches of Christ Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Week of Compassion Disciples of Christ Glouster Ay Church G. B. Courtney Glaze Thompson

Ames-Bern Wins Athens County Cage Crown

Ames-Bern's Green and White defeated Shade 43 to 34 to claim the Athens County basketball championship in the county tournament final at Athens High gym Thursday night. Both teams finished first and second in the event.

Ames-Béin Athens County Shade Athens High Gym Ames-Bern

Ames Bern Shade quintets to meet again in Athens arena

Ames-Bern and Shade will stage a Saturday rematch in Athens High gym, a charity double header for the Townsend Memorial Fund. Shade, the county’s only prior conqueror of Ames-Bern, seeks revenge as Paul Morris leads the new champs in a 32-22 third-quarter surge to victory.

Ames-Bern Shade Athens Columbus Townsend Logan Shadé Ilurgée McAfee-coachéed Champs Paul Morris Troy Buchtel Hayés Humphrey Richardson

Reverend Carfrey Announces Methodist Services Schedule

Rev Charles Carfrey lists church activities for Sunday February 25 with Church School times at Jacksonville Trimble Milfield Chauncey and Plains and Church Service at Millfield plus Jacksonville Youth Fellowship at 6 and weekly prayer meeting at the usual time.

Chauncey Jacksonville Phsege Methodist Charles Carfrey Trimble Milfield the Plains Millfield

Chauncey Personalities Dinner Guests

Chauncey residents Mrs Irma Bryan and sister Mrs Albert Jackson and family hosted a gathering at High Street. Mr and Mrs Dow Sanders of near Albany and Mrs Clarence Sanders joined Dr and Mrs C N Sanders for a Wednesday dinner.

Irma Bryan Lowas Chauncéy Albert Jackson High St Dow Sanders Albany Clarence Sanders C. N

Nazarenes Plan Rally at New Lexington

At a zone rally for Nazarene youths in New Lexington the Plains Church of the Nazarenes was represented by Rev. J. N. Lakin Ralph Lakin Carrie Channell Elzina Wharton Stella Darnell Margie Darnell Lizzie Shafer Mary Stalder Nellie Thomas Selah Shvieve Wilma Nell Adams and daughter Mary Elen.

Chauncey

Chauncey Burial for Mrs John Bowersock Cooley

The body of Mrs John Bowersock Cooley widow of Sylvester Cooley, formerly of Chauncey, was brought to Chauncey Sunday for interment in Nye Cemetery. She died at a daughter’s home in Lancaster where the funeral was held. Mrs Cooley had often visited Chauncey with her cousin the late Mrs J Adams and was sister-in-law to Mrs David Lowers of Athens.

Chauncey John Bowersock Cooley Sylvester Cooley Nye

Chinese Worker To Talk at Plains Church

CHAUNCEY It has been announced that on Tuesday Feb 27 at 7 p.m Rev L C Osborn returned missionary from China will be guest speaker in The Plains Church of the Nazarene. He was interned in a Japanese prison for many months and will tell of the cruelty of the Japs. He recently returned on the Gripsholm and speaks in many churches. Sunday School at 9 30 sermon 10 30 and 7 led by Rev J N Lakin two young people's meetings at the usual times.

Chauncey L. C. Osborn China Plains Church of the Nazaréné Osborn Gripsholm Carrié Channéll J. N. Lakin

Chauncey Services at Church of God in Chauncey

Chauncey Services at the Church of God in Chauncey Sunday include Sunday School under Howard Fennell, preaching by Pastor Clarence Way at 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and a Young People's meeting at 6:15 p.m. Clyde Lott has returned to San Francisco after a furlough visiting Chauncey relatives. Hughie McCune has been returned from Shelterng Arms Hospital, Athens, to Sand Ridge and is recovering well.

Chauncey Clyde Lott San Francisco Abt Josephine Lott High St Hughie McCune Sand Ridge Shelterng Arms Hospital Athens

Apple Grove Personal News Roundup

Apple Grove social notes list promotions and visits of local residents. Earl Robinson’s son Raymond earns staff sergeant, Maxine Clark returns to Columbus, Jack Shank visits family in Columbus, nine members attend W.S.C.S. meeting at Mrs Rober McKelvey’s home, Betty Beegie visits Racine relatives, Freeland Norris and family in Racine host, and Robert Shank prisoner of war update from Germany. Revival services led by Rev William Cosle conclude this week with Freeland Nove ris and Charles Norris as song leaders.

Apple Grove Earl Robinson Raymond W.scs Maxine Clark Columbus Ernest Clark Marlene Jack Shank E. C. Shank W.s.cs Rober McKelvey Betty Beegie Jack Galli Racine Frank Buck Antiquity Rey Buck Sue Ann Theo Miami Fla William Coyle Letart Falls Earl Shank R. A. McKilver Ifamily Freeland Norris Charles William Cosle Early Roush Earl Shank St Robert Shank Boobbie, Jr Res William Coasle Wil Freeland Noveris Eaders

News Notes of Guysville Marriage Ends In Athens Pair

News notes from Guysville recap local visits and family movements. Included are marriages of Miss Janice Goleman and Fos slér Klidgenberk in Athens, and appearances by Foster Bean George Marshall Herman Pierce Clarice Cunningham Wilma Cunningham, plus numerous visits to Greenfield Newark Amesville Parkersburg Huntington Cairo and Camp Robinson. Also noted are military enlistments, hospitalizations and family travel involving the Fortney, Rodéhaver, Whaley, Buck, Nice, Bernard and Klingenberg families.

Gusville Eleanor Fuller Newark William Kyser Gerald Rodehaver Alta Pierce Charles Bond Joarih Lee Ashcraft Homer Moréhead Amesville Bennie Fortney Hunter Fortney Armed Service Burch Simmons Parkersburg Woody Thomas Zaleski Waldo Buck L. D. Robinson Cairo W. Va Delbert Ogg Athens Oge Ida Nice George Bernard Ray Whaley Huntington U.S.N Whaley Norfolk Howard Klingenberg Columbus Franki Klingenberg

Gene Pughline Taken To Children's Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank Pughline of this city took their nine year old son Gene to Children s Hospital in Columbus Thursday for treatment of rheumatic fever Both parents accompanied him and will stay in Columbus for several days Mike Thompson returned to Sheltering Arms Hospital Thursday for further treatment after a hand injury at Mine 233 and subsequent finger amputation

Glouster Frank Pughline Gene Children's Hospital Columbus Mike Thompson Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Thompson

ODT Home Field Rules Restrict Army Notre Dame Games

Fullerton rounds up: restricting college athletics. Army and Notre Dame barred from football in New York. travel debates linger as schedules may shift to avoid long trips. Metropolitan Invitation tourney limited to a small region. East West hockey playoff in Seattle reflects travel ease. AAU basketball Denver trip and Wichita semi pro baseball may face changes. service teams banned from cage events after March 1 could extend to baseball. Charlie Ornstein’s room of champions echoes Glenn Dunningham Gil Dodds Archie San Romani dominance. Haegg similarly unseen success.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Army Notre Dame South Bend West Point IMORE Chicago Amateur Hockey Association Seattle Western Canada Denver Wichita Kes Navy Charlie Ornstein Gunder Hargghé

Pastors of Glouster Schedule Next Week Events

Glouster pastors list services for several churches. First Baptist plans Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School under Wiley Harris with Ora Viney and Ethel Riley assisting. 11:00 AM communion and sermon on Christian Perfection. evening service at 7:00 PM on Faith that Pleases God. Methodist church morning 10:30 AM sermon He Meating of Lent by Rev A G Winkle. youth lead evening service at 7:00 PM. official board meeting after morning service. Church of Christ in Bishopville 9:40 AM Sunday School with Delmar Gladden. 11:00 AM communion and sermon on Rulers of the Church by Rev W D J Robinson. 6:00 PM PSC E and juniors meet, 7:00 PM sermon Serpent of Brass by Rev C B Tigner. Information on 16 new campers and staff for July camp noted, with transport concerns for second-week enrollees. Details of local church listings and leaders included.

Glouster A. G. Freaman Irgnton Baptist Church Gloustér Ojdaineés Wiley Harris Ora Viney Ethel Riley Methodist C. A. Bingman M. M.lefavot J. H A. ‘G. Winkle Hyouth C Church Rex. Winkle Firlance Millard Kasler Church of Christ Siunday School Bishopvillé W. D.J' Robinson Athens C. B Tigneér Church of Christ In Délmar Gladden E. K Peugh Eileen Peugh W. W. Wallace Marcella Jonas Charlissét Maude Williams Juty Tigner

Glouster Service Men and Local Relatives In War News

Glouster residents learn of sons in service. Sgt Kenneth Bingman near in Belgium and Set Eugélie Bingman in France describe hardship and meals supplied by soldiers. Private James E. GF, 20, died of wounds January 11 in a medical unit. Lt. Robert W. Chriffan, 21, killed February 3. Kathleen Willis Minus’s husband Cpl Edward Muigus promoted to sergeant in Paris after over 21 months overseas.

Bingman Set Eugélie Bingman France Hirp Géodf Kenneth Bingman Belgium Kennéth Glouster Poeny James E. GF J. W. Orr Columbus Orr Glouster Methodist Church Robard W. Chrffhan A. D. Cutfman Westerville Cuéfffian Dwight Cc. V. Curtinan Sibastes Glousistér High Séhdédl C. V Chaumex Kathleén Willis Millfield Cpl Eadward Muigus Paris Fdr Hirdin Muigus Ridge

Bobcats Face Akron Challenge in Season Finale

Ohio University Bobcats travel to Akron to face the Zippers, a 19-1 powerhouse led by Fritz Nagy who has 451 points this season. Bobcats hope Mark Wylie is healthier and aim to average 50 points per game by season end, needing at least 38 in the finale to reach the target.

Lackpneine Sippers Inc Cats Ohio Akron Zippers St. John’s of Brooklyn Bobcats Zifipets Fritz Nagy Nagy Héldelbérg Zipper Kentucky Wildcats Mark Wylie

Glouster Fifth Grade Wins In Local Tournament

Glouster fifth graders won the tourney final Thursday afternoon defeating the sixth grade by six to four. In preliminaries the sixth grade beat the fourth grade B twelve to ten while the fifth grade beat the fourth A twenty to zero.

Glouster

Smith to Represent Sinclair in Athens Court Case

GEO L SMITH an agent of Sinclair Refining Co. appears at the Athens courthouse at Carpentar and Grosvenor streets to handle a pending matter related to the company.

Notice to taxpayers rates of taxation Athens County 1832

John H Preston treasurer of Athens County Ohio gives notice of the tax rates on the general tax duplicate for Meat Fister Public Utilities and Personal Property for the year 1832. The total county levy is 3.20 mills covering general county fund and related subfunds. The notice lists local purpose levies and identifies the treasurer as H Preston.

Athens County John Preston Ohio County Home A. D.C. Fund Miscellaneous Charity Election Fund Judicial Bonda Agricultural Fund Sea Table

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