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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1942
Page
7
Ohio University basketball seeks its second win at Ohio Gym as Bob Trautwein weighs guard options for Born’s troublesome shoulder. Har ley Hosch and Fitz Miller boost scoring potential while Bill Ross may start if Born cannot play.
Chauncey Dover Schools resumed Monday after a two weeks holiday break. More than a thousand students returned to classes in the district. Some instructors spent their vacations visiting elsewhere while others stayed home during the recess.
George Wilson Rev Gilbert Courtney and local quartet attended a district Odd Fellows meeting in Jacksonville Friday hosted by Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F at Jacksonville Hall. Rev Courtney spoke and Mrs Helen Courtney read two pieces while the quartet sang. An oyster supper followed. Band Boosters Club led by Nevie Sweeney will meet Tuesday night at Dorothy Goodsons Converse Street.
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey will meet Thursday January 8 at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building.
At the national collegiate rules meeting in Phoenix leaders like Dana X. Bible Alonzo Stagg and Lou Little discuss 1942 football readiness for Uncle Sam. Matty Bell notes service enlistment will not dampen quality and stresses players will be fit. Sessions remain private while changes are not expected to be drastic.
Ja cob Buddy Baer speaks calmly about facing Joe Louis in Madison Square Garden on Friday night. He expects a punchy tactical slugfest, promises to dance with Louis if needed, and notes a potential crowd of about 20 000 with gates above 200 000 dollars benefiting the Navy Relief Fund.
The 1941 tax law lowers personal exemptions to 750 for singles and 1500 for married or family heads and changes the liability basis. All U S residents must file if single with gross income 750 or more or married and living apart with 1500 or more, or combined 1500 or more. Even with deductions or credits, gross income must be reported.
In the southwest last fall several football rules trials influenced college games with more freedom for substitutes. Hardin-Simmons coach Warren Woodson tested a scored-on team choosing its goal and praised the result. Pete Reiser is set to receive the 1941 rookie award at the Chicago writers dinner, likely followed by an explanation of his saloon‑stage antics. California papers critique Chicago’s bid timing for Pebble Beach golf. In Larry Lajoie career notes, Eugene J. Whitney reveals the Indians’ first cry baby act in 1907. George Stovall’s suspension over a clash with Lajoie is mentioned amid a stalled complaint to president Kilfoyl.
The bulletin from Judge Landis notes the Giants bought Hank Leiber in a conditionally deal. Space expert Francis Albertanti reports Ray Lunny could be one of the best lightweights with proper discipline. Andy Varipapa’s daughter Lorraine hones his bowling tricks and may tour, pleasing her proud father.
Rio Grande College hosts West Virginia’s Golden Bears in Montgomery aiming for a third win this season. The Redmen, led by captain Jack Duncan, face a half season marked by eight losses and two victories, with the lineup unchanged from ten games played.
Chauncey N Y A authorizes an eight week course in metalwork at Chauncey Vocational shop starting Monday January 12 at 6 30 p m The program covers electric and gas welding sheet metal engine lathe turning and blueprint reading It is free for youths aged 18 to 27 as demand for metalworkers grows and the government urges Chauncey Dover Board of Education to open the shop for this program.
The Millfield Needle Club meeting set for Wednesday night at Mrs. Viola Sanders home has been postponed. Members had enjoyed a New Year’s Eve dinner at Hotel Berry and a theater party. attendees included Mrs. Mae Wade and other listed members.
Mrs. Fred Crow Jr arrives from Washington to visit her parents the Karrs as Syracuse and nearby towns resume routine after holidays. Local clergy conduct services at Asbury Methodist Church while WSCS plans meet. Families travel to Athens and Cleveland for work and education at Ohio University and Music Hall.
Hemlock Grove Christian Church Young Folks Class held a New Year’s party at Grange Hall with refreshments served. Birth announcements note Golda Ann Sargent born to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Sargent, with grandparents listed. Community notices include sewing club, visits, family gatherings, and regional hospital update for Mrs. Thomas Lowery in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Amos Bretz hosted Sunday visitors including Mrs Arthur Deeter and family Mrs Ruth McAllister and son Roger Jr Stewart Mrs Jake Lyons and daughter May Dean of Torch Mr and Mrs Floyde Bretz and family Miss Audery Cunningham of Little Hocking Mr Walter Sams Mrs Clyde Deeter and daughters Betty and Joan The Plains Tony Ruther Glouster P T Henry Camps Shelby iss
The To Meet Tuesday Mothers Bible Class of Zion Church Lower Plains has been postponed a week. It was to be hosted by Mrs Edith Craig and Mrs Freda Shields with Mrs Freda Kurran as assistant hostesses and held at Mrs Craigs sister Mrs Haze Luman home.
The Chauncey January gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church is set for Wednesday evening at the country home of Mrs Velma Wemmer with Mrs Gertrude Brown to lead the meeting.
Athens Bulldogs travel to Jackson Friday for a key matchup as coach Harry Lackey pieces together his starting five after a three week layoff. Jackson Iron Men boast two league and two non league wins, while Athens aims to sharpen form ahead of a home date with Nelsonville Greyhounds.
Clarence S. Buffington in the U S Navy visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Buffington of The Plains for five days. He enlisted April 9 1940 at Athens substation and has been at U S Naval Hospital Pensacola Florida for a year. he is now transferred to U S Naval Hospital Washington D C for six months of study. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence S Buffington and Mr and Mrs Ed Buffington.
Chauncey residents Chauncey McGuire and his sister Mrs Henry Carpenter visited Middleport relatives along with Chauncey and Henry Carpenter families. Ralph Martin, home on furlough from Camp Shelby, met them. Chauncey residents also visited Columbus and Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Neighborhood Club meets Tuesday night with Miss Margaret Jackson. Elizabeth Harvey, president of the Ladies Aid Society, announces an all day quilting event at Chauncey Methodist Church.
First in a series of mining lessons taught by Mr. Seabright, Logan, will be held Tuesday night at Chauncey High School Building.
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