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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1944
Page
7
The Bobcats beat Wittenberg 58 to 42 at Athens continuing their lead in the S E League. Logan secured a win keeping both teams tied for top in the league as seniors and coaches discuss the season's pace.
Ohio University Bobcats defeated Wittenberg 58 to 42 led by Johnny Rodovan and Mark Wylie. The game featured stray passes and poor shooting as Ohio built a 31-16 halftime lead and maintained control through the second half.
Middleport hosts Gallia County rivals at 7 45 p m with Gallia Bears facing Pomeroy Eagles. Both teams aim to rebound after losses to Middleport and Pomeroy. Middleport also plays shorthanded as Bob Hysell is away on military duty. The two squads are tied for first place in the league standings.
Carbon Hill high school basketball team edged Union Furnace 29 23 on their court to keep a long winning streak alive. The reserves also beat Union Furnace 20 15 in a close preliminary game, marking the nearest loss for Carbon Hill reserves this season.
Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia knocked out Ike Williams in the 12th round at Convention Hall, ending Williams 32 fight winning streak. The crowd of 14,807 paid 55,824 dollars to witness the comeback bout as Montgomery eyes a title clash with Beau Jack.
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Chalfan hosted a two course chicken dinner honoring Pearl Chalfan, who departs Friday for the Army. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Chalfan and children Patty and Buddy of Floodwood, Mrs. Lydia Chalfan, Mrs. Ella Henderson, Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chalfan and Arvilla Mae.
Chauncey to Deanville relatives Mr and Mrs James Sowards receive a letter from their son Sergeant Charles E Sowards now serving in Iceland after leaving Camp Marsh Field California and New York for overseas duty.
Glened Joyce Wethered praised by Bobby Jones as the best golfer seen. George Corcoran predicts a women’s PGA after the war with Betty Hicks Patty Berg and Helen Dettwiler among future stars. The piece also notes Marquette teammate Bob Steuber’s Bears playoff pay and Redskins Goodyear and Giants Vosberg similar rewards.
Francis Ouimet, 50, still posts solid scores as a Boston businessman and former American golf icon. The first American to gain international fame, Ouimet won the 1913 National Open playoff with Harry Vardon and Ted Ray and remains active in the sport through a long career including Walker Cup teams and multiple Amateur and Open appearances. He twice won the National Amateur title, though he never captured the British Amateur title beyond the semi finals in six attempts.
The Fourth Victory Loan program titled Victory on Parade will be held tonight at 8 in The Plains High School Auditorium. It features music, dancing, a minstrel show, talks by a Cambridge Hospital representative and Dr. E A Hansen of Ohio University, with free admission for all residents.
Weekly cottage prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church will be Thursday at 7 p m. in the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sanborn Bailey Run with Ersel Bullock as leader.
George Adkins returned to Lancaster Sunday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Adkins and Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney. Méme Pincelli and Jack Haynes of Williamson Shaft Sinking Co Bellaire C spent the weekend in Chauncey. Mrs Adda Tippett Chauncey has recovered from influenza. Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders and Mrs Nancy Sanders Trimble Heights visited relatives in Millfield Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Millfield seriously ill but slightly improved Tuesday. Mrs Stella Witham Chauncey ill several months and slightly improved.
Corporal Alva Everett Dixon, Chauncey native now of Lancaster, seriously wounded in Italy during invasion. He is reported in a hospital and can be reached via Mrs. Litterall at 934 Garfield Ave. Lancaster. Dixon has spent 19 months overseas.
Chauncey residents welcomed Oscar B. Adkins back from Mercy Hospital Columbus after a three week stay. His condition is only slightly improved. Visitors Sunday included Bruce Groves and family Reese of Milford Ohio George Adkins of Lancaster Elmer Stephens of Columbus and Napoleon Bullock of Bailey Run.
Mrs. Bessie Walters of Chauncey is in Osteopathic Hospital Marietta receiving treatment for diabetes. She is in Room 402 on the fourth floor and will be glad to hear from friends.
Logan Chieftains topped Middleport Yellow Jackets 49 31 at the local gym. A third quarter rally gave Logan a decisive lead as Blake and Rauch each scored 14 points to pace the winners while Ginther led Middleport with 10.
Ham merin Henry Armstrong scored a seventh round knockout over Saverio Turiello in Kansas City. The win came as Armstrong tours comeback hopes and his manager announced a 10 round bout with Lew Hanbury in Washington on February 7. He weighed 144 pounds and dominated with relentless two fisted blows.
Ohio U 58 over Wittenberg 42. Lafayette 47 over Rider College 27. Hobart 54 over Univ. of Rochester CN Y 43. Murray 34 over Morehead State Teachers 30. Fort Benjamin Harrison 40 over Camp Atterbury 36. Baylor 42 over Texas A M 39. Washington 42 over Oregon State 36.
Mrs Dottie Tucker hosted the Home Workers Class at her home on Thursday evening January 13 Faith Beck led devotions and Kathryn Summers opened with a prayer The scripture from Mark was read followed by several member readings Letters from Kenneth Donaldson Franklin Stewart and Lester Summers in the armed forces were read by the class secretary Refreshments were served to Quincie Summers Ida McMannis Ruth McMannis Mary Summers Kathryn Summers Faith Beck Zerelda Owings Wavelean Echart and the hostess During social hour Ida McMannis and Mary Summers won guessing contests Next meeting will be at Wavelean Echarts home on February 4.
Paul Tucker hosted the Gideon Army Sunday School Class on Thursday evening. Wavelean Echart led the devotional period and a letter from Kenneth Donaldson in North Africa with the U S Army was read. Refreshments followed for Lester Echart Junior Hicks Charles Nixon Jackie Dixon David Zane Coleman Billie Groves Wavelean Echart and Paul Tucker. During social hour contests were won by Junior Hicks Wavelean Echart and Jackie Dixon.
Mr and Mrs Donald Criswell of Columbus were week end visitors here with relatives and friends. Mrs Effie Howdyshell of Max ville and Bessie Donaldson spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Jesse Tucker and family. Mr and Mrs Starling Donaldson and Mrs Grace Boring were Logan shoppers Monday. Mrs Earl Groves and son Billie of Logan are visiting with Mrs Stella Hicks. Mr and Mrs Frank Beck visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Ned Harman at Orville.
The Athens Bulldogs defeated Pomeroy 40-23 at the Pomeroy gym in SEC League action led by Norm Rousey and Ray Dunfee. Athens pulled away in the third quarter with six field goals and two free throws after a close first half, while Ferguson topped the Bulldogs with scoring across quarters. Charles Stanley led Pomeroy with seven points as reserves also saw action late.
John W. Bricker announced he will travel to the West Coast for a series of speeches at the invitation of Gov. Earl Warren. The trip will occur after a planned special legislative session here to review laws affecting military service voting, with no dates fixed yet.
German authorities warn they will confiscate mail for American prisoners of war if envelopes bear patriotic slogans. Postmaster General Walker said the State Department protests this interference with prisoner mail delivery and urged avoiding slogans like V for Victory Win the War and Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps.
Mrs Rice Thomas near Chauncey will host tonight a Millfield Needle Club gathering at her home. The Wednesday meeting gathers club members for craft work and social sewing.
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