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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1944

Page

27

Panthers Freeze Ball As Carlson Protests Zone

In a tense Pitt Pavilion clash, Penn State edged Pittsburgh 15 12 as the Panthers froze the ball to protest John Lawther’s zone defense. Doc Carlson criticized zone play while Red Carlson noted the size and age gap. the game stayed close until the final seconds.

Panthers Carlson Harry Grayson NEA New York Harold Clifford Carlson Penn State Pitt Pavilion Pittsburgh John Lawther Nittany Lions Dr. Carlson Winters Doc Carlson Coach Carlson Red Carlson

Byron Nelson Wins San Francisco Victory Open Title

Byron Nelson, the 1944 champion, exits Harding Park with a 13 under 275 to win the San Francisco Victory Open. Harold McSpaden finishes six behind at 281 while Sam Byrd and Lloyd Mangrum tie for third at 283. Nelson earns 2400 in War Bonds, McSpaden 1600, and the other pair 1062.50 each.

San Francisco Byron Nelson Toledo Professional Golfers’ Association Harding Park Harold “Jug McSpaden Philadelphia McSpaden Sam Byrd New York Yankee Lloyd Mangrum Monterey Park Calif

Fullerton's Round-Up Highlights Pacific Center Facility

Navy Lieut. Roland F Logan built a nine hole golf course at a fleet recreation center in the South Pacific. The complex hosts nine softball diamonds two football fields and multiple courts and facilities for various sports. George Haas Jr son of Mule Haas plays basketball for Union College averaging over seven points a game. Bill Reddy profiles Sammy Baugh progressing from calf roping to in demand rodeo star. Marine correspondent Charles McKenna recalls a PT boat torpedo hit with a Boston crewman remarking on Charley O'Rourke Tennessee comparison.

New York Navy Roland F. Logan West Point Fleet Recreation Center South Pacific Logan United States Philip 0. Badger A. A George Haas, Jr Mule Haas Union College N. Y Marine Combat Charles McKenna Boston Charley O'Rourke Tennessee

Newark Tops State Class A and Eyes Class B Crown

Newark leads Ohio Class A with a 10 game win streak and faces Martins Ferry and Yorkville as major challengers. The article notes top Class A scorers and undefeated teams while detailing season records and key matchups across divisions.

Columbus Ohio Newark Deats Licking County Max Douglas Ate Gig Yorkville Iass Artins Ferry Alex Lima Central Canton Mcinley Ewark Martins Ferry Ima McKinley Middle Point Aten New Knoxville Fortennings St. Henry Onroe Enon Yewark Anderson Township Jon Timken Canton St.ohn Fredericktown Findy Tallmadge Bellevue Steinville Thens Bluffton Cincinnati St. Vier Toledo Devilbiss Cinccnnti Wayne Cleveland Heights Erry Powhatan Point Iveland Shaw Independe Dayton Chaminade Lafferty Whatan Point Canton Lehman Ark County Illicothe Lima St. Gerard Cann Lehman Lodi Norton Warn Springfield Northridge Massillon Hartville Akn East East Liverpool Ansfield Twinsburg Ashd Kent Roosevelt Akron North Akron Ellet Fredfield Parma John Motejzik West Reserve Academy Jastek

Diamond Tooth Lil Plans Tooth Auction for Orphans

Diamond Tooth Lil says she will leave to the Idaho Children's Home the gem gleaming in her front tooth for 36 years. The 57 year old, born Eve lyn Fialla near Vienna, Austria, wants the tooth auctioned after death to benefit the children’s home.

Boise San Francisco Idaho Evelyn Fialla Vienna Austria

Record Swim: Sigmund Surges 292 Miles Mississippi River

John Sigmund swam nonstop 292 miles from St. Louis to Caruthersville in 89 hours 48 minutes on July 29 11940. This historic feat showcases endurance and navigation along a major river route.

John Sigmund Mississippi St. Louis Caruthersville

Glouster Bond Workers Organized Monday Night

Glouster volunteer workers organized for the Fourth War Loan drive in the mayor’s office Monday evening. Clyde Gibson spoke on bond types and procedures while precincts were set to canvass every family. Hollister workers Treva Black Letha Rowland and Leta Westfall begin canvassing Wednesday, taking bond orders and collecting scrap paper fats and tin cans.

Glouster Clyde Gibson Hollister Treva Black Letha Rowland Leta Westfall

Funeral Rites Held For Martin Noland

Martin Noland of Blue Rock Morgan County died after a long illness including asthma. Funeral services were held at the Blue Rock church with burial in a Zanesville cemetery. He leaves a son Gilbert in the service a daughter seven grandchildren and a sister Mrs Charles Moody of Glouster.

Glouster Martin Noland Blue Rock Morgan County Zanesville Gilbert Charles Moody

Legion Auxiliary January meeting in Glouster

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 PM in American Legion Hall Glouster with a special program on legislation. Dr Be LeFever and M M Bryson will speak on legislative procedures in Ohio General Assembly and U S Congress. Refreshments follow and a drive to collect canes crutches and wheelchairs for Fletcher Hospital Cambridge continues.

Fletcher Hospital Cambridge American Legion Hall

Dover War Bond Leaders Open Drive This Morning

The Fourth Victory Loan Drive starts in Chauncey and Dover Township with 25 to 30 solicitors targeting a $50,000 quota. On Wednesday January 19 at 6 p.m. in the Chauncey High School auditorium Roger Conner presents Victory On Parade with music and talks. The program is free and open to the public.

Chauncey Chauncey and Dover Dover Township

Marshall and Bolden Tangle in Cleveland Showdown

Lloyd Marshall defends his top light heavyweight rating in a 10 round bout at the Cleveland arena against Nate Bolden of Chicago. Marshall, listed as Ring magazine’s No 1 175 pounder, is a 2 to 1 favorite to beat Bolden who has fought mainly in Chicago.

Cleveland Lloyd Marshall Cleveland Arena Nate Bolden Chicago Ring Magazine Bolden Anton Christoforidis Christo

Florists Show Attendance and Family Visits Reported

Co. E. Haskins of Trimble spent Monday through Thursday at a florists show in Columbus and attended the short course by Professor Lowry of Ohio State University. Miss Margaret Gamwell and her niece Sharon Gamwell visited relatives in Athens, staying with Miss Gamwell’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Dillon. Ruth Watkins returned from Columbus after four weeks with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Roberts, who is recuperating from a major operation. Reenett Norris, after a furlough with his uncle Charles Losey, returned to his camp in Illinois. he is an orphan living with the Loseys.

Co. E. Haskins Trimble Columbus Lowry Ohio State University Margaret Gamwell Sharon Gamwell Gamwell C. B. Dillon Athens Ruth Watkins Ernest Roberts Blanche LeFever University Hospital Roberts Reenett Norris Charles Losey Illinois Losey

Mrs. James Williams Hostess to Mothers

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Mothers Club met with Mrs. James Williams as hostess assisted by Mrs. James Kearns The program theme Treasure Days featured members answering How Celebrate Family Birthdays Mrs Shirkey led a paper on the theme Goldie Shaw spoke on June Has a Party Captain Roberts discussed Making Anniversaries Meaningful Salad course served Next meeting at Mrs E C Shirkeys home

Glouster Jacksonville E. C. Shirkey

A A Gessell Reported Serious Ill at Home

Mr A A Gessell is seriously ill at his Fairlawn Avenue home after an influenza attack with complications. He recently celebrated his 85th birthday and has long operated at the Main and High Street corner for over 50 years.

Glouster A. A. Gessell Fairlawn Ave Mr. Gessell Main and High Sts

Come From Columbus To Care for Relative

Mrs. Donald Stemm and sons Larry and Culbert from Columbus came to Glouster Wednesday to care for Mrs. James Stemm who is ill with influenza and an infected thumb from a splinter. Mr. Stemm came from Columbus Saturday to see his mother and returned Monday with his son Larry.

Glouster Donald Stemm Larry Culbert Columbus James Stemm Stemm

Soup sale to benefit Jacksonville church group

The Jacksonville Methodist Church W S C S will sponsor a soup sale in the church social rooms on Wednesday. Soup and sandwiches will be served starting at 11 o clock and take home orders will be accommodated.

Glouster W.s.cs Jacksonville Methodist Church

Entertain Sunday To Honor Soldier at Smith Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Smith Sr entertained Sunday honoring Pvt Robert Smith home on a two week furlough from a North Carolina camp He left for camp Sunday night Guests included Pvt Robert Smith Pearl Douglas and two children Mark and Linda Lee Schoonover Mrs James Hooper Jake Shields Raymond Smith Jr Kenneth Smith and Mr and Mrs Ray Smith

Chauncey Ray Smith Sr Robert Smith North Carolina Smith Pvt Pearl Douglas Mark Linda Lee Schoonover James Hooper Jake Shields Raymond Smith Jr Kenneth Ray Smith

Elizabeth Fiske Celebrates 92nd Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs. Elizabeth Fiske, lifelong Chauncey resident, marked her 92nd birthday on Sunday January 16 1944. She is blind and deaf, widowed since her husband John Fiske died years ago, and lives with her son Charles after her daughter Wilford Henry died last July. She is the oldest member of the Church of Christ in Chauncey.

Chauncey Elizabeth Fiske

Blue Devils To Play Nelsonville Tonight

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils schedule a basketball game against Nelsonville in Chauncey tonight with a reserves contest at 7 and the varsity at 8. The announcement confirms the match details and game times.

Blue Devils Nelsonville Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils

Millfield Needle Club Meets at Mrs Sisson Home

Chauncey residents note Millfield Needle Club members will be entertained Wednesday night by Mrs Mable Sisson at her home in Trimble for a social gathering and program.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Mable Sisson Trimble

Calves Reach Cattle Weight at 450 Pounds

The rule states that regardless of age, calves become cattle when they reach a weight of 450 pounds. This threshold defines the transition from calf to cattle for livestock management.

UMW Auxiliary To Host District Convention

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 of the United Mine Workers will host the district convention on Tuesday Jan 18 at 7 39 p m in the Chauncey R of P building. The district includes auxiliaries at Chauncey Gloucester Jacksonville Buchtel Murray City Roseville The Plains Longstreth and Kimberly. Sylvia Wallace The Plains is district president and will lead the business meeting and program. social hour games prizes and refreshments follow. A large district attendance is expected.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers of America Chauncey R. of P Glouster Jacksonville Buchtel Murray City Roseville the Plains Longstreth Kimberly Sylvia Wallace Betty Pencelli Chauncey Auxiliary

Band Boosters Club Meeting Announced

Glouster announces a Band Boosters Club meeting this Tuesday at 7 30 in the evening. Officers urge all members to attend prompt.

Glouster Band Boosters’ Club

Wahama Varsity, Reserves Top Gilmore 42 28 in Upset

Wahama High School teams defeated Gilmore and Harrisonville 42 to 28, led by Dyer and Yeager with 12 points each and Ralph Sayre averaging 22 points over six games. Wahama hosts Pomeroy High Tuesday January 18 with eight pm junior game and nine pm varsity.

Wright Bradshaw Henson Carthur Max Cox Junior E Quillin McArthur Little Generals Wilson Eee Richland Jet Richland Martin Durlee Kardes Eee O'Dell McArthur Cme Richland Reserves Staff House Romito -Osese CS Eae Perthur Carrick Drug G Cornel Dunkle Hland Stone G. T Edwards Err Henry Burhans Moose Schmidt Lewis Hyatt Hal Oseland Blake Hea Hoe Falcons Wahama Gilmore Falcon Ralph Sayre Pickens Panthers Pomeroy High School F.W.T F Pickens Hessman Wey EE Ae Lnieetane Swackhammer, O. U

Millfield Couple Announce Birth Of Mary Lee Kolar

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kolar Jr of Millfield announce the birth of a 9 pound daughter Mary Lee on Friday January 14. The infant bears a V mark on her forehead seen as a Victory omen. Grandparents are Mrs Arch Mingus and Mr and Mrs Andy Kolar Sr. First War Bond in Dover Township drive bought for her name for $50 by Grover Patton.

Chauncey Andy Kolar Edna Kennard Mary Lee Millfield New Dover Township Grover Patton

Plains P T A Regular Meeting Tonight

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association holds a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Guest speaker Mrs Evelyn Luchs of Athens will attend. The ninth grade will give a class demonstration and third grade pupils will present entertainment with group singing. A good turnout is expected.

Chauncey The Plains Parent-Teacher Association Evelyn Luchs Athens Plains School

Milieu Hosts Week End Guests From New York

Mrs. William Semon Sr. and her stepson Billy Semon Jr. visited over the weekend, staying with Billy’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tripplett in Milieu.

Chauncey William Semon Sr Billy Semon Jr New York Billy I Ie Arthur Tripplett Milfie

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