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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1944
Page
7
Ohio University's basketball team returns home Tuesday aiming to rebound after a 66 49 defeat to Denison. Denison led 27 23 at halftime and pulled away after losing Johnny Muldovan and Brandle to fouls early in the second half.
The Altar Society of St Church plans a benefit and lunch with soup sand pie cake and coffee Saturday in the Parish Hall. Dinner served early evening with the party starting at 8. Schmey, Wright engineer, sent to Florida bases to test gear.
Rudy York, 30, former AL home run king, has been reclassified 1-A and expects to enter the armed services within 60 days. The Detroit first baseman said only failure to pass the physical would keep him out, after hitting 84 homers last year at his Georgia farm home.
Marquette, after losses in four of seven, drew national attention by upset wins over Camp Grant and De Paul. Milligan College leads with 15 straight wins as a V-12 trainee team. Norfolk Naval Training dominates service rankings with 19 victories and one loss.
Carbon Hill varsity defeated Shawnee 41-30 after a 17 point fourth quarter to break a 24-24 tie. The Carbon Hill reserves topped Shawnee 22-13 for a 13th straight win. Box scoresfollow.
Crop experts say Nebraska bears the sharpest impact from the Midwest drought on the 1944 winter wheat crop. The dry conditions are severe across key regions, with Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Iowa and Nebraska most affected in the central to upper Midwest. Kansas Oklahoma and Texas have had moisture with recent snows improving soil conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smathers announce the birth of a ten pound daughter at their home on Jan. 19 with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Curt Smathers and Mrs. John Conkle. The infant's father was inducted Jan. 7 and will leave soon for Army service. Miss Margaret Colbert of Columbus visited the Bookmans from Jan. 12 to 14 and plans to return to Columbus, MS.
The Ohio State Baseball League waits decisions from the Jan. 30 meeting of the Mid-Atlantic loop and the Feb. 5 postwar planning session before reorganizing for 1944. Springfield and Zanesville face potential transfer to the Mid-Atlantic, risking the Ohio State league’s four-team plan with Middletown Newark Marion and Lima.
The 41st annual Ohio State Bowling Association tournament will run five weeks in Cincinnati at Mergards Court St. Janes beginning April 1. Entries close March 10.
Navy Army coaching fate teased as new man may end long winless streak. Madison Square Garden readies for spring tourney basketball while Col. Winn reshapes Yonkers racetrack. Columbia coach Merner notes larger foot sizes hindering spike shoe fit. Broadcaster Frink shines amid sluggish Elkhart high game. War era betting on English racing peaks. Hillboro hunters freed by comrade. Sgt Louis tour hits camps. band trumpet injury cuts season short.
Charley Boehm of High Lang Park Michigan averaged about 195 for eight games to lead the $32000 Petersen bowling classic as 1000 bowlers seek to beat his score. A 1564 total by Boehm tops more than 200 entrants from the weekend event and the schedule runs through February 6 with 1280 entries vying for over 300 prizes including a $5100 first prize.
New York reports Ralph De Palma, veteran racer, claims he shocked Mussolini with an electrical wire stunt during an Italian victory celebration. He notes plans for a bigger surprise while testing Ranger Aircraft engines on Long Island over the past two years.
The Plains War Drive for the Fourth Victory War Loan opens led by Herman W. Humphrey superintendent of The Plains Schools as chair. Local solicitors include Alta Cooper Elva Cooper W E Dicken Floyd Linscott Florence Kennedy Bernice Humphrey Sybil Gabriel Lucy McDonald Maude Michael Carrie Nida Jeanette Tipton Elizabeth Winefordner Donna Adams.
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett is reported seriously ill at her Millfield home. She became ill Friday night and is described in critical condition. Her children Mrs. William Sisson Trimble Mrs. Ivan Matheny Cleveland Mr and Mrs Ronald Robinett Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Vern Robinett Haydenville were notified.
Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. J H Locke of Chauncey receive word their son Harold H Locke, formerly with the glider infantry at Alliance Nebraska, has been transferred to Camp Mackall North Carolina. Their other son Howard L Locke, stationed in Vallejo California with the Coast Guards, expects to leave at month’s end.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey M E Church announce an all day quilting event to be held Wednesday. Proceeds may support church activities and missions.
Funeral services for Mack Showalter age 63 longtime Chauncey resident who died suddenly of a heart attack were held Saturday at the M E Church with Rev Charles Palmer officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Sarah and several children. Two sons are in service. Brother and sister Charles Showalter and Mrs Ella Devore of Chauncey also survive.
Floyd Nye Chauncey returned Saturday from Tullahoma Tennessee where they spent two weeks at the home of their son Dr Kenneth H Nye They were accompanied by Mrs Nye s sister Mrs Adda Fritts of Columbus They visited Dr and Mrs Kenneth Nye and children Diane Kenneth II and Harvey and were joined by Dr Robert Nye stationed at Jacksonville Florida and his wife Virginia all were guests at the Nye home.
Chauncey Williamson Jo Ann and George Williamson of Athens along with Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and sons Bob and Bill of Millfield and Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney joined Isabelle Bradfield as guests Sunday. Mrs Bradfield, seriously ill for four weeks, is recovering.
The Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ Chauncey conducted the funeral for Mrs Lucy Williams in Athens at the First Church of Christ. She leaves a husband and sister.
Ralph Hines of Trimble Township Salvage Committee urged all district schools to canvass neighborhoods and collect scrap paper. Schools may keep proceeds from sales. Hines offers truck aid if disposal or transport proves difficult, covering newspapers magazines and even small scraps.
Glouster council ordered limestone pavement on Front Street east of Allen Road with other streets to follow. They asked for ground clearance near the city dump to curb fires and plan to condemn the Quinn Building as a fire hazard. The Madison Street Bridge inspection and fire protection talks were set for the next meeting. Rolland Hoffman spoke about naval training. Street payroll for January first half totaled $93.50.
Mrs Mayme Jonas 70 died at her Main Street home Sunday after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Jonas. Survived by son Clyde Canton, sisters Ada Rice and Lot tie Stewart, brothers Harry and Arthur Gribble. Viewing at John S Blower Funeral Home until Tuesday funeral at Maplewood with Rev A G Winkle officiating.
Attention of all Fourth War Loan volunteers in Trimble Township is called to the meeting at the mayor's office this evening at 7:30. If unable to attend, workers should send their sales reports. a complete report of sales to date is imperative, leaders announce.
Glouster notes report a shower honoring Mrs. Dorothy Sharp Cone at her parents home in Trimble with guests from Trimble Jacksonville Akron Hollister and Glouster. Other items include Sewing Club meeting with nine members, Priscilla Class gathering, two hospital visits and a Retail Clerks union meeting in Glouster.
The Glouster village clerk annual report, published in The Messenger on Friday January 21, shows all funds with favorable balances. Cemetery Fund holds $14.68 and Light Fund $12,188.93, with total receipts across funds at $47,796.60, urging citizens to review the report.
Mrs. James L. Vaughn daughter of Walter Mc Caskey Jacksonville promoted from head teacher at the Nursery School of Westlawn Homes to director of nursery schools in Warren. She began training teachers and supervising the nursery school last week.
Scoutmaster Ralph Hines says the Boy Scouts will start selling War Bonds this week. They will canvas for scrap paper canes and crutches and take orders for bonds while seeking a leader for a local Girl Scouts War Bond effort.
Major league clubs announced spring training sites and a March 15 opening date. Phillies train in Wilmington Delaware, Athletics in Frederick Maryland, Yankees in Atlantic City New Jersey, with Indiana hosting several teams in Hoosier state. Cubs and White Sox share French Lick, while Cubs send to Bloomington, Indians to Lafayette, Tigers to Evansville, Pirates to Muncie. Red Sox at Tufts Medford with later Baltimore drills. Brooklyn at Bear Mountain and West Point. Cardinals at Cairo Illinois, Browns at Cape Girardeau Missouri, Senators return to College Park Maryland.
Mrs Helen Ginnan traveled to Cadiz Thursday to see William Somplasky who was badly hurt when a large lump of coal struck his head at the mine where he works. Mrs Lewis Clark could not go due to illness in her family. Notice of appointment names Rudolph Isaelatein Foster Cornwell as executor for the estate of Mrs Jesse Pinsterwald. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 1942.
Cpl. Hubert Nelson arrived Wednesday from Camp Hood Texas for a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Perley Nelson. Mrs Lucetta Price writes she arrived safely in Sanford Florida. The Floyd Jeffreys family of Old Dexter were guests of Mr and Mrs Homer West. Mrs Kenneth Davis and daughter Rosalie spent last week with relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs I D McCann visited with Mr and Mrs Laing Edmundson of Salem Center. Edmundson is ill. Worley Davis bridge carpenters camp cars moved from Carpenter to siding here on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs W R Amos hosted the Ladies Aid Society Wednesday evening. Mrs Glada Davis visited Miss Wilma Johnson on Parker Run Thursday. The crystal fog and frost on weeds and shrubs looked beautiful Wednesday. Mrs Ocie Bowen was Thursday afternoon guest of Mrs Ruth Davis. Mrs Eliza George of Columbia...
Murray City high school crushed Hollister in both games on Ward Township court. Varsity won 47 to 18 as Snyder Sapp and Wilson combined for 40 points while Kocach led Hollister with six. The freshman win followed 32 to 8 with a strong defensive effort from Murray City. Revival services continue at Church of God Chauncey with Alfred J. Cain as evangelist each night at 7:30.
Miss Arline Nelson of Columbus visited her brother Hubert Nelson at the Perley Nelson home. Mrs Ruth Nicholson traveled to Athens to be with her ill mother Mrs Johnson. Eliza George of Columbia guest at Albert Romine’s. Ed Russell party left for Florida to see Homer. Ruth Davis visited the Romines. Grant Romines of Rutland visited Floyd Cleland’s family. G B Davis of Clintonville and Malcolm Davis of Albany were weekend guests at the McCann home.
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