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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1944

Page

8

Illini, Wildcats Lead Early Big Ten Basketball Chase

Illinois with five wins in six starts faces Wisconsin as DePaul carries an 11 game win streak leading the Midwest. Dartmouth has beaten Penn State and Rice faces Baylor while Arkansas meets Texas Christian in late week action. standings list Northwestern, Purdue and Ohio State as next threats.

NEW York Illinois Kansas Arkansas Rice California Dartmouth Duke Kentucky Wisconsin Madison Whiz Kids Illini Doug Mills Great Lakes Northwestern Purdue Ohio State Iowa Middlewest DePaul Razorbacks Texas Christian Baylor Waco Pennsylvania Ram W. Ee Camp Grant Iowa Seahawks Western Michigan Cea A Minnesota Michigan Indiana Notre Dame Marquette Oo Eee

Local notes from Glouster Ohio community

Glouster moves include Ralph Cole returning from Columbus where he attended the Ohio Educational Association meeting and resumes duties as Mechanicsburg High principal. Carolers share influenza concerns and furloughs. Bobby Bryson arrives from Long Beach on leave to report to Sedalia Missouri for airplane mechanic work. Members travel to Cincinnati Bible Seminary for services as Rev Tigner and others attend chapel. Anna Bee Bryson visits from Columbus as OSU student. Jack Reese returns to Cleveland after holiday visit with his father.

Glouster Ralph Cole Mechanicsburg Ohio Pfe Robert Bobby) Bryson Long Beach California Sedalia Missouri Jack Reese Cleveland Dave Reese

Basketball Scores Across Colleges and Cities Reported

Basketball scores listed include University of Rochester 44 Oberlin 36 Long Island 59 Duke 37 in overtime Yale 45 Yale AAFTC 42 DePaul 59 Arkansas 3 Temple 43 Havana 22 Canus 54 West Kentucky 50 Colgate 48 New York U 41 Cornell 41 Princeton 39 Western Michigan 57 Michigan 50 overtime Iowa 3 Denver 20 Wesleyan 55 Baldwin Wallace 54 overtime Miami Ohio 57 Wright Field 3 Great Lakes 52 Ohio State 46 Goodyear Collegians 36 Dayton Aviators 25 Oshkosh All-Stars 42 Cleveland 27 Newark 39 Columbus South 31 Canton Lehman 54 Youngstown Wilson 37 Youngstown South 39 Boardman a1.

U. of Rochester Oberlin College Long Island Duke Yale Yale Aaftc DePaul Arkansas Temple Havana Cansus West Kentucky Colgate New York U Cornell Princeton Western Michigan Michigan Iowa Denver Wesleyan Baldwin-Wallace Miami Ohio U Wright Field Great Lakes Ohio State Goodyear Collegians Dayton Aviators Oshkosh

WSCS Holds Meeting at Church

Mrs John S Blower led the W S C S meeting at the Methodist Church social rooms with devotional remarks on Books and the importance of good reading The program for the new year titled The Lords Song in a Strange Land was announced Moving pictures by Rev A G Winkle depicted a Philippine medical student story and church work The treasurer reported three circle finances A lunch for 25 members followed by a church college fund collection and literature purchases

W.S.C.S C. K. Rockhold

Returned From Florida As Promoted Camp Blanding Staff Sergeant

Mrs Denzil Gabriel and family report Chauncey Gabriel has been promoted to Staff Sergeant in the Supply Department at Camp Blanding Florida. He was commended for his fine spirit and inducted in 1941. The Gabriels hosted a turkey dinner for Camp Blanding sergeants and sent a crate of oranges home to relatives.

Chauncey Denzil Gabriel Starke Florida Alfred Gabriel Gloria Hintz Camp Blanding Gabriel Lettie Hintz Frances Gabriel Isabelle Coe

Ill at Daughter's Home in Trimble

Mr and Mrs William Matson of Millfield are ill at the home of their daughter Mrs Lena Matson Martin in Trimble. Their son Learned Matson and two Columbus brothers visited their parents and sister during the illness.

Chauncey William Matson Millfield Lena Matson Martin Trimble Matson Learned Matson Columbus Martin

Sister Ruth Reese Visits Jacksonville Family

In this city Mrs. Charles Williams of Cuyhoga Falls and her sister Ruth Reese returned home Saturday after spending a week at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. James Williams in Jacksonville.

Ruth Reese Charles Williams Cuyhoga Falls James Williams Jacksonville

Ohio Teams Open Busy Week As Buckeye Playoffs Loom

Ohio college squads lace up for a 22 game slate after the holidays. Bowling Green faces Oberlin and Denison while Ohio University hosts Ohio Wesleyan and Wittenberg. Denison and Capital loom as the week’s toughest tests, with Miami and Akron boasting four straight wins. Elizabeth Robinett to host Millfield Needle Club gathering Wednesday.

Columbus Ohio Bowling Green Ohio Uni Oberlin Denison Camp Ellis Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Springfield Miami Akron Buckeye Otterbein Capital Ohio State Lockbourne Port Columbus Case Ohio U Erie Proving Grounds Toledo Navy Walker Shoes Wright Field Model Dairy Wilberforce Wilmington Wooster Canisius Geneva Rochester Cincinnati Pittsburgh Kenyon Ohio Northern Fort Hayes

Sugar Bowl Thriller as Navy Tops Tulsa 20 18

Frank Broyles scores a second quarter touchdown for Georgia Tech in the 10th Sugar Bowl in New Orleans as Navy overturns a two TD deficit to win 20 18 before 69000 fans. USC blanks Washington 29 0 in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena with George Callanan tackling a pass near the goal line.

Frank Broyles Georgia Tech New Orleans Navy Tulsa Hurricane Herm Wedemeyer West Texas Glen Dobbs Randolph Field Dallas Eddie Prokop Tulsa Dark Southwestern Louisiana Houston Arkansas A Southwestern New Mexico el Paso Tuskegee Institute Clark College Birmingham Ala Allen Winston-Salem Jacksonville Fla

Wright Elected President of Glouster City Council

Glouster voters elect Wright as president of the Glouster City Council. The article notes community activities and church duties with named participants including Richard Williams John Tigner Homer Vian Sr. Paul McAllister and others among church leaders and program helpers.

Glouster Church of Christ Richard Williams John Tigner Homer Vian Sr Paul McAllister Fred Stansberry Richard Eddy Gene Waldeck Robert Trace Richard Jones Eileen Peugh

Checkers Club Hosts New Year's Eve Party

The Checkers Club held its annual New Year’s Eve party at Mrs. Lizzie McKee’s home in Glouster. A six o’clock chicken dinner started the evening, with Mrs. Flo Henry and Mrs. Clara Morris winning the checkers games. A light lunch was served at midnight to eight attendees including Mrs. Mary Johnson and the hostess.

Kate Vaughn Clara Morris Lizzie McKee

Schools Resume After Weeklong Break in Glouster Area

Schools in Glouster Trimble Greens Run and McLeish opened after a little more than a week’s vacation. A few teachers and several pupils were unable to report due to flu. The WCTU will meet Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Charles Schwartz’s Broad Street home.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Hollister Jacksonville Trimble Greens Run McLeish WCTU Charles Schwartz Broad St

Fullerton News Roundup on War Time Pro Football Plans

Pro football leaders plan for the 1944 season amid wartime. Boston fires Tillie Manton as scout. Eagles may split with Pittsburgh and sign Marvin Bleeker. Harry Thayer seeks prospects at East West game. Redskins owner Marshall and Norfolk Shamrocks’ Howren discuss a farm deal if Dixie League runs. Bumpus Jones famed for 15 bases on balls as Toledo hurler, notches a no hit debut in 1892. Joe Louis and Sgt Thurston McKinney story noted. Lt William N Case, ex Oregon State swimmer, may go pro teaching Jap fliers to swim. Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg returns to hospital after naval discharge.

New York Boston Club Tillie Manton T.C.U Dodger Philly Eagles Pittsburgh Marvin Bleeker Southern California Harry Thayer George (Wetwash) Marshall Redskins Harry Howren Norfolk Shamrocks Charles L Bumpus" Jones Cincinnati Bumpus Toledo Jones Joe Louis Keesler Field Miss Joe Thurston McKinney Detroit G.I McKinney William .N. ‘Case Vancouver Wash South Pacific Oregon Gus Sonnenberg Rassler Naval Hospital Bainbridge Gus Chicago

Sugar Bowl Owls and Tigers Shine in Damp Conditions

Ear witness impressions describe LSU star Steve Van Buren as a formidable runner while the Tigers’ defense intercepted tough passes. The piece notes another Sugar Bowl touchdown and hints at Glenn Dobbs’s potential pro career, praising his long kicks despite a wet ball.

Louisiana State Steve van Buren Tigers Glenn Dobbs Sammy Baugh

Glouster Swears In Officials For 1944 45

A special council meeting swore in the 1944 45 officials with Mayor Thomas Williams Sr presiding. Carl Wright named post of Council, George W. Rose remains City Solicitor, and Jake Waldeck named street foreman. The council reappointed Elza Morris to Cemetery Trustee and announced fire department personnel. Committees were formed and reports noted five fire runs and 150 in property loss for 1943. A separate board of public affairs organized with Ernest Parker president and John Binderbasin vice president. An injury report noted Mrs. William Funk fractured her arm after a fall on Cross Street.

Board of Cemetery Trustees John Crawford Dan Mooney Harry Cheney Elbert Maxwell Francis McAllister Roy Hall Lester Zimmer A. B. Orme William Pettit John Love Mose Pettit George Demechak Harold Shumway Mike Thompson C. G. Lunsford Dave Powers Lester Faires William Withem Carl Wright Glouster Corporation Williams Board of Public Affairs Ernest Parker John Binderbasin T. D. McAfoose Vnter Emily Jonas Ernest Byers John Andrews Marcella Jonas

Chauncey in Personals Highlights Local Visits and Illness

Chauncey in Personals notes influenza illness at Sand Ridge for Chauncey Marvin Keirns. Columbus visitors include Misses Mary and Ruth Wade and Miss Irene Jackson. Chauncey guests include the Wades, Floyd Crabtree and Robert, and Edward Evans and his parents. Various locals visit relatives in Columbus and Millfield. several ill or recovering, with some improvements reported.

Chauncey Marvin Keirns Sand Ridge Mary Ruth Wade Columbus Herbert Wade Malta Viola Wade Millfield Floyd Crabtree Robert Edward Evans Dayton Dayton Were Holiday Guests of Mrs. Evans’ Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dow Irene Jackson Sam Tippett Walter Keirns S. D. Jackson

Three Service Games Add To Annual Bowl Gridiron Card on New Year's Day

Navy won the Bermuda battle 19-0 while Army triumphed in Africa 10-7 and two services played a scoreless tie in Ireland. Southern California crushed Washington 29-0 at Pasadena as Jim Hardy threw three TDs. Louisiana State upset Texas A&M 19-14 in the Orange Bowl.

New York Cpl Jack McKenna Long Beach Calif Alvin Dark Southwestern Louisiana Institute Houston Texas G.I Oran Algiers Belfast Ireland Hamilton Bermuda Navy Army Africa California Washington Pasadena Jim Hardy Steve van Buren Louisiana State Aggies

Chauncey Youth Injured In Italy Mentioned At Watch Party

Chauncey community notes a telegram from the War Department confirming that Glennis Karns, a paratrooper, was injured in Italy. His family and local residents, including Chauncey’s Karns grandparents, were mentioned along with Chauncey Methodist Church youth choir activities and New Year’s Eve gatherings led by Georgia Allen.

Chauncey Young People’s Choir Chauncey Methodist Church Georgia Allen K. of P. Hall Madeline Matheny Johnny Matheny Jean Schoonover Lois Cline Charles V. Karns War Department Glennis Karns Italy Glennis Dwight Karns Hattie Karns Ezra Karns

Slisher Family Holiday Guests Visit Dayton Ties

Chauncey Mr and Mrs George Slisher entertained Christmas guests their son George F Slisher who works in Dayton Mrs Slisher’s father Elmer Tolliver of Deanville and an uncle Samuel Williams visited George and Rolland Slisher, who is in Dayton over New Years, returning Monday with his brother.

Chauncey George Slisher George F. Slisher Dayton Slisher Elmer Tolliver Deanville Samuel Williams Millfield George Rolland Slisher

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Host All Day Quilt at Church

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church will conduct an all day quilting event in the church on Wednesday. Proceeds or details not provided.

Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey M. E. Church

Chauncey Schools Reopen After Two Week Holiday Break

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Schools resumed today after a two weeks holiday recess. Wayne T. Matthews superintendent spent Christmas vacation with his wife Marjorie and son Robin in Florida. Other Chauncey High and grade school teachers traveled for the holidays.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Wayne T. Matthews Marjorie Robin Florida Chauncey High

Navy men Chauncey Earich and Robert Brown visit Millfield

Chauncey Earich of the U S Navy recently returned from sea duty and was at home visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Earich. Robert Brown also with the U S Navy has been here visiting his mother Mrs Emma Brown and other Millfield relatives.

Chauncey John Earich U. S. Navy Adolph Earich Millfield Robert Brown Emma Brown

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