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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1942

Page

7

Olson's Boys Overtake Kent State In 17 11 Victory

Ohio University gym saw Thor Olson’s Bobcats defeat Kent State 17 to 11 in a wrestling meet. Bobcat capt Edson Parker and Fred Schleicher led a late rally, with Kalivoda and Hess scoring key wins and Schleicher pinning Fortunato to clinch.

Thor Olson Joe Begala Kent State Ohio University Olson Bobcat Begala Kent Ohio State Flashes Bobcats Petey Merich Ohio Bill McCune John “Kelly Kulazenka Don Sinn Mike Slepecky Nationals Jack Garner Dwane Hogue Jim Hilliard Bill Hess George Grahame Edson Parker Bob Bader Paul Kalivoda Dave Paulus Fred Schleicher Joe Fortunato

Ohio Conference Frowns on Dinner for Scholastic Athletes

The Ohio Conference faculty managers rejected a proposed banquet for outstanding high school athletes, calling it a brazen promotion to lure students to schools. They urged a study on letting freshmen play varsity during wartime and set a May 16 report at Oberlin.

Ohio George Daniel Lorain Columbus Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Daniel H. R.townsend Oberlin Lege Kenyon Alliance Country Club

Tam O'Shanter to Host July Golf Open and Amateur Event

The $15 000 Tam O Shanter open golf tournament moves from September to July 16 19. President George S May said amateurs begin July 13 continuing through July 18 with the club's all American amateur tournament held in connection with the open event.

Chicago George S. May May

Vinton Rural Hands Zaleski Lopsided Defeat Feature

In the Vinton County feature game the Vinton Rural Tigers defeated the Zaleski Bulldogs 42-12 to prevent a league lead tie. The Tigers built a 5-1 first quarter and 19-8 at halftime while holding Zaleski to three field goals. Ragan led with defense and 10 points, Gregory scored 17 for Zaleski, and Tripp had six. Prelim: Vinton Cubs beat Zaleski Cubs 32-5 with Albaugh and Bowen scoring eleven each. Next, Vinton travels to Hamden. a scrimmage with Logan Chieftains is planned Tuesday.

Radcliff Vinton County Vinton Rural Tigers Zaleski Bulldogs Zaleski Tigers Bulldogs Vinton Tiger Gregory Ragan Onnense Tripp Zaleskians Vinton Cubs Albaugh Bowen Cubs McArthur Hamden Engineers Ducket Carnes Generals Shayne W. Nutt

Chauncey Lodge Officers Installed by Rebekahs

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge installed officers at the R of P Building led by Noble Grand Georgia Allen and Vice Grand Lucille Grandstaff. Other officers include Martha Shafer financial secretary Winnie Skinner recording secretary and Lois Devore chaplain with multiple supportive positions listed. Two visitors attended and a gold pin presented to Agnes Tarleton with gifts to members. A pot luck supper followed and January birthdays were noted with a farewell shower planned for a moving member.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah R. of P Georgia Allen Noble Grand Lucille Grandstaff Martha Shafer Winnie Skinner Lois Devore Ruth’ Bridgewater Delores Taylor Bess Johnston Neva Sweeny Martha Shayer Betty Boling Mary Kasler Mae Kassler Lily Sweeney Kate Johnson Agnes Tarleton Nell Jordan Laura Russell Ruth Bridgewater Grace Stalder Neva Sweeney Veda Carpenter Bennett Athens Forest Rose Lodge Agnes ‘Tarleton Tarleton Mary Kasle Pauline Jackson Geraldine Allen Akron

Fullerton's Roundup highlights and match notes

In Paterson a private Wright plant fight card starts at 1 am with Johnny Yela Vich and Danny Rosati headlining. Boston amateur hockey is criticized for excessive fighting over play. Dick Seibert objects to Athletics’ attendance bonus. a Red Cross ambulance fund aims for 15,000 dollars in Iowa named after athletes. One-Minute page notes Red Cochrane refereeing in Newark for Bundles for Bluejackets. Phil Watson comments on Wings and a playful quote about wings. Roosevelt’s play ball pledge follows California assembly baseball support.

New York Paterson N. J Wright Aviation Johnny Yela Vich Danny Rosati Boston Dick Seibert Iowa Sports Front Red Cross Iowa Fred Becker University of Iowa France Red Cochrane Navy Newark Juicy Ray Robinson Charley Burley Red Roosevelt California General Assembly Phil Watson N. Y. Rangers

McArthur Routs Hamden With Strong Second Half Rally

McArthur Generals rallied in the second half to defeat Hamden 32 to 15 on home court in a Vinton County league game. Captain Shayne led with 10 points, W Nutt had 8 for Hamden, while Hamden’s offense stalled after halftime.

McArthur McArthur Generals Vinton County Hamden Chatfield Paul Jewell Sprague Bobby Frye Tess Read Tenevae C-Cewsie Thompson Lomax Beckley Matteson Jewell Ween Senegar N. Nutt Burns Carnes

Mrs Smith Hosts Chauncey Birthday Club Meeting

Mrs Ruth Smith hosted Chauncey Birthday Club at her W Main St home. Three new members joined Bonnie Mullins Eva Sanborn and Sylvia Wallace. Officers elected Lily Wallace president Mullins secretary Dickerson treasurer. Minnie Whitmore to hostess next meeting. Refreshments served.

Chauncey Ruth Smith W. Main St Birthday Club Bonnie Mullins Eva Sanborn Sylvia Wallace Lily Wallace

Defense Meeting In Chauncey Tonight

A civilian defense meeting is scheduled for 7 p m tonight at Mayor W D Hines office. Speakers H D Palmer and Dr O C Bird of the Athens County Civilian Defense Council will help organize a local program for Chauncey and surrounding area.

Chauncey W. D. Hines H. D. Palmer O. C. Bird Athens County Civilian Defense Council Chauncey and Vicinity

Loyal Women's Class Meeting at Church of Christ

Mrs. Lloyd Nye of High Street hosts the Loyal Women's Class on Wednesday at 1 30 pm. Mrs. Thomas Hamilton presents the program as Mrs. Bess Johnston, the new class president, leads the meeting. Mrs. Nye serves as the group’s teacher.

Chauncey Lloyd Nye High St Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Bess Johnston Nye

Chauncey Personal Notes on Illnesses

Chauncey area notices report William Williamson son of Mr and Mrs George Williamson ill with measles at their Jacobs Avenue home Carolyn Howard Chauncey nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Howard also seriously ill this past week in Chauncey.

Chauncey Buddy Williamson George Williamson Jacobs Ave Carolyn C. R. Howard

Steve ONeill to Manage Beaumont Tigers Farm System

The Detroit Tigers announce two managerial transfers in the farm system. Steve ONeill leaves Detroit to coach Beaumont in the Texas League, while Jack Tighe moves to Winston-Salem in the Piedmont League. Del Baker's staff will include Gehringer and Shea as holdovers.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Steve O'Neill Beaumont Jack Tighe Winston-Salem N. C O'Neill Cleveland Indians Tigers del Baker Buffalo Charley Gehringer Mervyn Shea Tighe Muskegon

Printers Win 10 Pin Match in Inter City Bowls

Athens Printing Unions bowlers claimed their third win in five inter city matches by defeating New Straitsville on the Straitsville lanes. Backed by the Printers Press men and Binders unions the team plans to enter the Booster Division of the ABC tournament opening March 3 in Columbus.

Athens New Straitsville Straitsville ABC Columbus

Purdue Battles Minnesota for Second Place

Purdue aims to stay within striking distance of the undefeated Illinois as it hosts Minnesota for second in the Big Ten. A Minnesota win would lift the Gophers to second, while results from other games could reshuffle the standings. Illinois beat Minnesota 49-36, Wisconsin beat Indiana, and Michigan defeated Ohio State as the race tightens.

Chicago Purdue Indiana Boilermakers Minnesota LaFayette Illini Gopher Columbus Ohio State Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Buckeye

Shawnee Social Notes Highlights Local Birthdays and Events

Shawnee notes celebrate Virginia Fox turning seven with friends Patsy Callahan Carole Hughes Janet Cremaine Judy Dotter Betty Ark ley Carole Joseph Genevieve Montell Mary Hughes Elaine Fox Mary Guzey Barbara Lee Fox Carl Ashbaugh Tommy Ashbaugh Jimmie Cremaine Bobby Kopis Jack Harvey Charles O Hare Ned Peart Johnny Hughes Bobby Hughes Ronnie Guzey Jerry Guzey David Earl Fox. Prizes went to Judy Dotter and Ned Peart. Mayor Fleming forms defense committees as Band Mothers meet. Virginia Clarke enters prep for Curtiss Wright factory. Shawnee beats McLaney in basketball. local visits recorded. Louis Hatem welcome a daughter born January 22.

Shawnee Virginia Frances Fox Jake Fox Patsy Callahan Carole Hughes Janet Cremaine Judy Dotter Betty Arkley Carole Joseph Genevieve Montell Mary Hughes Elaine Fox Mary Guzey Barbara Lee Fox Carl Ashbaugh Tommy Ashbaugh Jimmie Cremaine Bobby Kopis Jack Harvey Charles O'Hare Ned Peart Johnny Hughes Theresa Powers Lancaster Columbus Cremaine Logan Fleming Bob Norris Philo Mollenkamp John Norris Louis Hatem

Albany Social And Personal

Albany social notes record the Lee Township Conservation Committee meeting at the El liotts with 15 members present and a forthcoming gathering at Mrs. A. D. Cline’s on Feb 20. Local illness mentions include Wayne Battrell’s diphtheria. Various visiting guests are listed among area families.

Mineral Social and Personal News Recap

Mineral residents share visits and family news from Union to Columbus with numerous social calls. Highlights include PTA supper profits, a birthday surprise for Betty Saylor, illness and travel for local families, a death in Albany, and multiple calls at Pat Shanon's Athens home.

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Host District Convention

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 will entertain the district convention of Ladies Auxiliaries at the Chauncey K of P Building on Wednesday night. A large attendance is expected with delegations from each auxiliary in the district.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies United Mine Workers Chauncey K. of P

Albany Area Social and School Notes Briefs

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Gillogly and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Martindill. Harold Baughman has enlisted in the U S Army and will stay at Dayton. Lydon residents move to the Musser house on Hills Ave. Albany P T A meets January 27 at 7 40 p m with Chester Enlow in charge and an oyster supper. Belle Fought is ill. Mr and Mrs B S Wander of Columbus visited. Frances Haning of Athens is visiting the Cline family. A D Cline was a business visitor in Columbus Friday.

C. M. Buckley Joseph Buckley Parkersburg Maggie Blake Freda Kelly Venetia Ernest Ely Pauline Gibson Columbus J. P. Snyder Wilbur Baughman Albany Charles Solomon Scott Marguerite Efaw Errett Carmen Will Crow H. C. Chesser C. M Will Gillogly Edwin Martindill Lydon R. Knowlton Harold Baughman Albany R. D U. S. Army Dayton Thursy Lloyd Bolin Johnson Musser Hills Ave Albany P.T.A Chester Enlow Belle Fought Wander A. Parker Frances Haning Athens Harley Cline A. D. Cline

Wooster and Mount Union Set to Clash for Ohio Crown

Ohio college hoops reach a fever pitch with Wooster visiting Alliance to face Mount Union on February 18. Mount Union leads state and Ohio Conference standings. Wooster brings strong defense and scoring to challenge. Conference titles and possible path to Toledo rockets hinge on that key late-season meeting.

Columbus Ohio Wooster Scots Alliance Mount Union Toledo Rockets Marshall Woosters Wilmington Wittenberg Fenn Case Denison Kenyon Hiram Oberlin Muskingum Otterbein Kent State Marietta Capital Ohio Northern Bowling Green Heidelberg Polar Bears Basketeers Chicago Ohio State Youngstown Akron Giffin Cincinnati Mexica Bluffton Findlay John Carroll Cedarville Purdue Ohio Wesleyan Baldwin Wallace Dayton Indiana Tech Ohio U Westminster West Texas

Mitchell Union Social Briefs

Mr. and Mrs William Chase and family of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs M A Chase. Calvin Epple of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs M A Epple. Glenn Turner and son Carl were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Turner at Carpenter. Harley Carr George Harmon and Sidney Jordan made a business trip to Athens Wednesday. Mr and Mrs M A Nicholson Mr John Nicholson. A C Williams and daughter Arlene of Union Furnace and Dana Epple of Bunker Hill were Sunday guests of the M A Epple family. Earl Jordan and Dear old Wells of Springfield were here Sunday.

MT. Union William Chase Columbus M. A. Chase Calvin Epple M. A. Epple Glenn ‘Turner Carl Robert Turner Carpenter Sidney Jordan Harley Carr George Harmon Athens M. A. Nicholson John Nicholson A. C. Williams Arlene Union Furnace Dana Epple Bunker Hill Earl Jordan Dear Old Wells Springfield

Benny Hogan Dominates Frisco Open With Early Lead

Benny Hogan led the San Francisco Open after 36 holes with a 136, seven under par, and widened his edge to four strokes after a second round of 34-37. Lawson Little and Harry Bassler tied for second at 140, while Dick Metz sat at 141 as the field was cut to the low 51 pros and 11 amateurs.

San Francisco Benny Hogan Hogan California Club Hershey Lawson Little Harry Bassler Los Altos Dick Metz Oak Park Ill

Alfred Personal and Brief Social Notes

ALFRED Coy Hawk went to Parkersburg Monday for medical treatment. Glenn Robinson and daughter Marlene went to Belpre Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Warren Bentz Amesville visited the former’s parents. Mrs Dorothy Robinson spent Thursday in Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Dana Swartz and daughters and Harold Kimes were recent guests of Ira Kimes and family in Parkersburg. W L Shumway Verlie and Guy Midkiff attended stock sales at Athens last week. Mrs Lola Knight is recovering following a recent surgical operation. In the past 20 years mines in Minnesota have produced nearly 61 percent of domestic iron ore for the steel industry.

Alfred—Coy Hawk Parkersburg Glenn Robinson Marlene Belpre Warren Bentz Amesville Will Bentz Dorothy Robinson Pomeroy Dana Swartz Harold Kimes Ira Kimes W. L. Shumway Verlie Guy Midkiff Athens Lola Knight

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mansfield Walter J. Livingston Harry Ockerman Willima Bernlohr Ray Ride L. C. Boles John van Why J. H. Nichols Rangers Ashland Vinton Rural Hauncey Charles Willis Field Hildesheim Germany He Gregory Morris Townsend Rutland Martin Egleberry Wden Johnson Ant Hutchinson Wden Taylor Goodin Herrold Otals Rene Nee Chauncey Lodge Rebekahs Chester Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR B. M. Atkinson, Jr Louisville Times Hornsby Hall of Fame Bobo Newsom Mrs. Smith Chauncey Club Cork NEA Willie Turtlebe Printers Lawson Anne- Essex Ward Williams Wilson Calvin Drager Hall Social and Personal Albany— Lee Township Emmett Wingett Lucille Orville Wingett S. R. Knowlton Earl Baughman Floyd Clark Fremont Elmo Scott Richmondale Dick Scott Sam Scott Frances Gillogly John Davis Daughters of Union William Brooks M. G. Woods Lacey Shingler Virgil Shingler Minnie Shingler Clara Shingler Eunice Shingler Lafe Lynch Raymond Clark Fritz Howell Mit Union Social Briefs Alfred Uy Rov Ahr Peeld Company Glouster Pico Wholesale CO Ata
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