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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1944

Page

7

Ames Bern Falls to Jacksonville Trimble in Athens County Final

Ames-Bern was defeated 28-20 by Jacksonville Trimble's Cardinals in the Athens County basketball final before a large crowd. J-T built a first-half lead and controlled the second half, scoring 16 points by halftime and sealing the title as Ames-Bern struggled to score late. Albany won the consolation game 30-25 behind Marvin Knowlton's 14 points. Shade缺 Snow and Dick Bobo were sidelined, while Knowlton led Albany’s offense.

Ames-Bern Jacksonville- Trimble Cardinals J.T Athens School Shade J-T el-Bern White Haskins Empton Ames Bern Eddy Albany Marvin Knowlton Snow Dick Bobo Black Burson and Grim Geary Schoeman Yg Kempton A. Jage Parley Nacconee Radcliffe van Dyke Knowlton McKnight Williams Cna I Taiesaienanne Cccencenacee Erteneaeaine Eha Wilson Moose Bobcats Henson Carrick Drug— Central Shops Handicap Coal Victory Ave Charles Rose Jim Mi Csc Adkins Berest la Marce Mennee Sprenger Eeee Team High Ohio G. Puig Wamsley Muldovan T. Stephan Cabbie Ees Moorehead Carrick Drug Bill Brandle Welch Wonun O Adkins Wylie Acaacken Someine Va. Smith Waocwe N. C. Wion Stone Smith Noyes Wy Mackey Kentucky Tingle Bradshaw U Renee Hyatt Parkinson Patterson Cruickshanks Buis Wendt Sos Sigrid Schmidt Ccvenducchueneeneensess Jewell Ee Ee E. Quillen Burhans Bryce Ewan Meeenee Martin Ball Wright Dunkle Dilcher Vik M Brown Bauerle Weeee Romito Bree Ciennnenamboussesdin van Horn Asbell Morrison Somedville Coeland Wren Quillen OMERY Mamennesees Women’s City League Kardes Us Ee Urfee Ll Somerville O'Hara Dileher Hall Buffington Wdctecese Brown Martin Swigert Viky Seeeeccer Ball Ee Ee Henry Dimick Lewis Dimmick Wendteee Davis Henson Wwewe Henson O Cone Blind Jewell Woerene Charleston Walker Durfee Meadows N. Quillin Mercer ODE Chancee Eee General Chemical League la Maree McGarry BO Jonndnage Edwards Hyatt Wee Central Shop Hoyt Wee ARO Wawesesees Lutton PAE Bankcanod Ztitifin N K. Baeconace Staitee Krodel Krodel -<-Eene 132 139 207 478 Berning Ween 125 177 119 421 Bruestle Johnson Gormly Petersen Onere TNT Treadway Kardes Owerne Wartenburg Yarborough

Mrs Guy White Leads Discussion Tuesday

CHAUNCEY Mrs Guy White will lead a discussion of Family Relationship at a meeting Tuesday Feb 29 at 7 30 p m in the East Side School building Millfield Husbands and wives in the community are invited In Chauncey Mrs Ella Pennell Henderson Chauncey has received a letter from her son Franklin Pennell with the Medical Corps now in the Marshall Islands and another son Arthur Henderson in Italy.

Chauncey Guy White East Side Millfield Ella Pennell Henderson Franklin Pennell Medical Corps Marshall Islands

Chauncey Personalities Visit Sugar Grove Area Guests

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Oliver Hintz and son Lou Arnold visited near Sugar Grove. Andrew McKinney and daughter Zelda joined Sunday dinner with the Love family at Albany. Ansel McKee Jr son of Ansel and Mrs McKee is at home with acute rheumatism.

Oliver Hintz Lou Arnold Sugar Grove Lettie Hintz Izabelle Coe Andrew McKinney Zelda Harry Love Albany Pin McKinney Ansel McKee Jr Klrs Ansel McKee

Dayton Bowlers Lead Tourney In Ohio State Event

The Pepsi Colas of Dayton with 2610 lead Class A team totals as the Ohio State Women's Bowling Tournament enters its final stretch. Sophie Paynick of Cleveland tops Class B singles with 570 total and a 204 179 187 three game mark. Emma Neton and Emma Wilson claim Class A doubles with 1020, Olentangy Village Bowling Center of Columbus leads Class B teams with 2250.

Columbus Pepsi Colas Dayton Florence Moreys Findlay Ohio State Sophie Paynick Cleveland Pepsi Cola Emma Neton Emma Wilson Olentangy Village Bowling Center

Ohio State League Qualifies to Play in 1944

The Ohio State League officially qualified to operate in 1944 as a four or six team circuit. Zanesville Marion and Middletown confirmed as members and Newark and Lima may join later if they secure major league affiliation. Joe Donnelly said deposits were required by March 1 for the four cities and Marion committed to independent operation.

Columbus Ohio State Baseball League Durham N. C National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Ohio State League Zanesville Marion Middletown Newark Lima Joe Donnelly Springfield Donnelly

Dover Area Churches Go Liberal in War Service Giving

Chauncey Church of Christ announced a about fifteen percent turnout increase in attendance and a war service fund total of 341.43 with nearly 300 in honor of servicemen. Churches contributing include Chauncey 154.43 Trimble 92.12 Greens Run 60 Taylor Ridge 18.75. Funds support prisoners of war camps refugees rehabilitation and Bible distribution.

Chauncey—Church of Christ Disciples of Chrit Chauncey Trimble Greens Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid To Quilt All Day

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will hold an all day quilting session at the church on Wednesday.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Armed Forces to Receive First Tax Refunds

The Internal Revenue Bureau said military filers will have their refunds processed first and their checks mailed first from the coming income tax season. The note comes as armed forces receive special treatment in the refund distribution plan.

Washington America Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau

Chauncey-Dover teachers receive February salaries

Chauncey-Dover teachers were paid their February salaries Friday and funds were available to cover all bills, according to Wayne T. Matthews superintendent of Chauncey-Dover Schools.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Wayne T. Matthews Chauncey-Dover Schools

See Films Shown With New Machine

Chauncey-Dover schools unveiled a new film projector at Chauncey high school, screening three shorts on Lumber, in Cattle Industry and North Africa. Superintendent Matthews announced a full length Abraham Lincoln feature will be shown soon with parental invitation. date to be announced.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High School Wayne T. Matthews Lumber Om News of North Africa Matthews Abraham Lincoln

Air Corps airman home on furlough from Amarillo

Chauncey Russell Johnson of the Air Corps returns to Texas on a 10 day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Dan E Johnson and other Chauncey relatives before his transfer to Salt Lake City Utah.

Chauncey—Russell Johnson Air Corps Amarillo Texas Dan E. Johnson Chauncey Salt Lake City Utah

Hartley couple sells property and moves to Gloucester

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs William A Hartley sell their property on St to buyers from Chauncey. The new owners plan to move into a house in Gloucester within days.

Chauncey William A. Hartley St. To Rileys Glouster

Morristown Mor holiness church holds weekly cottage prayer

The Morristown Holiness Church holds a Thursday 7 p m cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs James Mullins led by Blaine Bullock.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church James Mullins Blaine Bullock

Ohio Bobcats Fall to Kentucky in Final Game

Ohio University closed its season with a 51 to 35 loss to Kentucky on the Lexington floor. The Bobcats finish 9 wins and 7 losses. Harold Wise notes Tuesday is the final day for refunds on tickets for the cancelled Miami game. refunds can be obtained at the Men's Gym before 4 PM.

Ohio University Bobcats University of Kentucky Wildcats Lexington Ohio Wildcats Harold Wise Bobcat Miami

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Tells Navy, Coaches and Players News

Fullerton's roundup notes Paul Brown may name a successor when he enters the Navy. It cites Lieut Jim Burchard planning a tour for Allied service boxing winners. Mentions night game uniforms, Jimmie Murphy guest star, Purdue basketball leaders Hoffman Haag Horn, and Battling Nelson full name Oscar Nelson. Also profiles service figures Morrell Parsons Padgen with wartime exploits.

Hugh Fullerton New York Paul Brown Ohio State Ohio Jim Burchard Allied Service United States Dodgers Landis Jimmie Murphy Canton Ill Dally Ledger Purdue Boilermakers Hoffman Ben Morrell Navy Washington University St. Louis Robert P. Parsons Springfield Mass Corsicana Tex Nicholas Padgen Creighton and Chicago Cards Center Cape Gloucester New Britain Bears

Pairings Set for A and B Cage Tourneys This Weekend

Eight teams compete in the northern half of the Southeastern District tournament at Ohio University on Saturday March 4 with four afternoon games and two night games. Survivors join two from Portsmouth March 11 in Athens for the regional bid.

Ohio University Portsmouth Athens Logan Lancaster Marietta Logan High Schol Jacksonville-Trimble Ames-Bern Chauncey and Glouster Corning Glenford Perry County Pomeroy Racine Middleport Meigs County Mercerville Rio Grande Gallia County McArthur Vinton County Murray City Hocking County

Idaho Will Not Retain Schmidt as Coach

University of Idaho president Harrison Dale announced Francis Schmidt will not be retained after his contract ends March 16. Schmidt previously mentored at Ohio State under Paul Brown.

Moscow Idaho Francis Schmidt Paul Brown Ohio State University University of Idaho Harrison Dale

Gardeners urged to intensify efforts amid draft impact

Columbus report quotes H C Ramsower of Ohio State University urging greater gardening and canning work as heavier draft requirements threaten farmers and many of last year's successful victory gardeners. He notes many will enter the armed services this spring, including older patriotic growers.

Columbus H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Victory Armed Services Pearl Harbor

Independent Unions Bank and Labor Resolution Debate

The Con federated Unions of America claims 500000 members and adopts a resolution protesting lack of adequate representation on government labor bodies. Don Cameron proposes a one hour per page work plan within 60 days to demonstrate resolve. War Labor Board seen as targeting independent unions.

Cincinnati Confederated Unions of America Don Cameron CUA War Labor Board National Labor Relations Board

Mrs William Sis to Host Millfield Needle Club Meeting

Mrs William Sis Son will host the Millfield Needle Club gathering Wednesday night at her Trimble home for club members and guests.

Chauncey William Sisson Millfield Needle Club Trimble

Miss Madelon Jandes Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Chicago

Chauncey and Chicago linked by a local family note as Miss Madelon Jandes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jandes, Supt. and Matron of Chauncey County Home, recently had a tonsillectomy in Chicago. Mrs. Jandes visited her daughter there for a few days.

Chauncey Madelon Jandes Chicago A. L. Jandes Jandes

Temple Quint Likely Choice for Tourney

Temple's 55-51 win over Western Michigan lifts the Owls into postseason contention. A victory over archrival St Joseph's could earn an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden alongside DePaul Oklahoma Aggies Muhlenberg Utah St Johns Kentucky and others. Army beat NYU 46-36 while Dartmouth 15-1 and Ohio State 13-6 eye Eastern NCAA playoff bids.

New York Temple Western Michigan Philadelphia Owls Owls St. Joseph's Maryland Navy Dartmouth Ohio State

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