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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1942

Page

7

Athens Bulldogs tame Middleport for eighth win behind Finsterwald

The Athens Bulldogs beat Middleport 37 9 to extend their perfect start as John Finsterwald led with 15 points and Bob Mills added 10. Del Brown and Orville Ohlinger starred for Middleport, while Athens pulled away late in a low tempo, clean game with ref Earl Young calling few fouls. Preliminary sees Jacket Reserves top Athens B squad 25 17. Ames Bern to play Shade Friday with the reserves at 7 30 PM.

Athens Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Athens John Finsterwald Bob Mills del Brown Orville Ohlinger Bowen Ohlinger Bulldogs Jackets Pullins Wolfe Grover Pierre Gall Ames-Bern Shade Varsity Athens Futchison Cai Denigin Ce Uss Jones Tritipo Msyerlg Ocannesne Worley Osenee Finsterwald Sprague Eeeseeeee Gall Eee Bobo Wee Hartinger Clatworthy F Barsotti F Laing Boggs Wens Bowen Sewn Gomer Seeeereeees Efaw F Ferguson Eeenne Swartz Ft Pierre Trautwein Ee Mackinnon Ee Dunfee Ubry Guthrie Werner Ee Lyons Mayers

Xavier to meet UC in football in November first since World War I

Xavier University will play the University of Cincinnati in football on November 21 for the first time since World War I. Xavier also seeks a contest with servicemen October 10 or 31. The Musketeers schedule includes Ohio University Navy and Marshall at Cincinnati on October 17.

Cincinnati Xavier University University of Cincinnati The Musketeers Ohio University Navy Athens Marshall Huntington W. Va

High School and College Basketball Scores Across Regions

A mix of varsity and college outcomes from multiple games. Salem beat Marshal 54 53 while Akron Kenmore edged Youngstown 49 32. Ohio Northern defeated Giffin 68 33. Central Michigan over Grand Rapids 44 37.

Morehead Morris Harvey Central Mich Grand Rapids

Birth of Linda Kay Kearns in Jacksonville

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kearns announce the birth of a 7 pound daughter Linda Kay Sunday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kearns of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Eddy of Gloucester. District Odd Fellow Encampment to meet at Logan Thursday evening. Jacksonville members urged to assemble at the hall at 6 o'clock.

Jacksonville Frank Kearns Linda Kay Joseph Kearns Carrol Eddy Glouster Odd Fellow Logan

Bobcats Face Cincinnati in Saturday Night Game

Ohio University Bobcats resume play after exams and travel to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats at Queen City Saturday night. Muskingum looms next at home, as Trautwein relies on a pace set in wins over Miami and Ohio Wesleyan and Pete Lalich's scoring surge to challenge on the small Bearcats court.

Bobcats Cincinnati Muskingum Bill Trautwein Ohio University Bobcats University of Cincinnati Bearcats Queen City Bearcats Trautwein Miami Ohio Wesleyan Bill Pete Lalich Pete Big Boy Ohio Quint Ohio Cincy

Boston Scribes Honor DiMag And Williams

Boston baseball writers plan awards at a banquet honoring Ted Williams of the Red Sox and Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees. Williams may soon join the army and has Ralph Eddie Collins accept the Morse Memorial trophy on his behalf. DiMaggio will receive the Moran Memorial trophy for 56 straight games. Dick Newsome earns the rookie award.

Boston Hugh Duffy Boston Baseball Writers Ted Williams Red Sox Joe DiMaggio Yankees Williams Minneapolis Eddie Collins Jacob C. Morse DiMaggio Paul Shannon Morse Shannon Baseball Writers Association of America Dick Newsome

Two Undercard Knockouts Reported in New York and Portland Bouts

In New York Tami Maureille of New York stopped Gunnar Barland of Finland after 184 seconds. In Portland Maine Charlie Babcock from Bangor halted Tommy Musto of Detroit in 1 round.

New York Tami Maureille Gunnar Barland Finland Portland Charlie Babcock Bangor Tommy Musto Detroit

Fullerton's Roundup: Football Bureau Move and Other Notes

The American Football Statistical Bureau shifts from Seattle to Chicago to be near football activity. Miscellany includes Lou Diamond’s view on army life, North Carolina's tall junior players nicknamed White Bantams, NYU football status, a young skater Carol Ann Corby in the Eastern States juvenile division, and veteran Wiley Moore hinting at a return to baseball with the Greenville Spinners. Yale oarsmen need Coast Guard ID cards. Tom Stidham may lead Nebraska if he left Marquette, while Joe Louis' Army service fuels talk of Tunney's prophecy about the next champ.

New York American Football Statistical Bureau Seattle Chicago University of Chicago Lou Diamond Gus Lesnevich North Carolina White Bantams Carol Ann Corby Wiley Moore Yankees Greenville S. C Yale Coast Guard New Haven Tom Stidham Nebraska Marquette Biff Jones

Jacksonville Pupils Donate to Red Cross War Fund

The fifth and sixth grades of Jacksonville grade school contributed to the Red Cross War Fund on Sacrifice Day. Each grade raised one dollar through a sandy and waste paper sale to support the effort, with one pupil from each grade to wear a badge.

Jacksonville Red Cross War Fund

Leg Fracture Report From Glouster Mine

Charles Cook a local timber man at Mine 255 Dry Dock fractured a leg Tuesday afternoon when struck by coal. He was taken home on Maple Street by the John S Blower ambulance. H F Kittle left Glouster for Cleveland to attend a state lumber dealers convention. Attorney George W Rose recovering at Republic Avenue home and receiving afternoon callers. Loyal Daughters Class of the Glouster Church of Christ to hold a 6 PM potluck supper Thursday.

Glouster Charles Cook Drydock Maple St John S. Blower H. F. Kittle Kittle Lumber & Supply Co Cleveland Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Ohio Glouster Church of ‘Christ

Buchtel Triumph Over Chauncey on Home Court

Buchtel defeated Chauncey 20 to 12 on its home court after a prior lower scoring edge by visiting reserves.

Buchtel Chauncey Varsity Buchtel Court Chauncey Johnson Fee Herdman Ane Chicks Canter Waeeeeesee Serene Courtney G Powell Neeee Mitchell Johnston G Ee Pley G¢ Wet Eereee G Schultz Coaenn Klinebriel Fasonee Sheskey Gao

Jacksonville Women Sew for Red Cross

Sixteen members attended a Homemakers Club meeting in Jacksonville as the group continues sewing for the Red Cross under Audrey Dinsmore. Seventeen gowns were mentioned from a prior tally? and volunteers are urged to join each Wednesday at 1 PM.

Trimble Group Meets At McClellan Home

Trimble group of the Shelton Missionary Society met at Mrs. James McClellan’s home Wednesday evening. Miss Hazel Raber led the scripture lesson and Mrs. Bailey directed the program on the subject pre viewed by Mrs. Mabel Lanford. Readings were given by Mrs. Ocie Sharp Mrs. Eva Gooding and guest Mrs. Blanche Gears. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including Mrs. McClellan and Miss Nancy Leake.

Stores Remain Open Longer on Thursday

Glouster retail shops will stay open Thursday afternoon through 6 30 pm due to mines paying on that day. Minister C B Tigner of the Glouster Church of Christ spoke in Byesville Friday night and was accompanied home by Homer Vian Jr Helen Richards and Juanita Tigner. A birthday party honored Rose Ann Sweeney on her twenty first birthday with guests listed including Alice Bethel Jane Bethel Mary Mingus Edna Rankin Doris Judson Sophia Fydrowski Mary McCreanor Mary E Cairelie Eileen Jean Carielle Maxine Corey Lois McClelland Mrs Margaret Morrison and the guest of honor.

Glouster Byesville C. B Tigner Glouster Church of Christ Church of Christ Homer Vian, Jr Helen Richards Juanita Tigner John Mingus Rose Ann Sweeney Alice Bethel Jane Bethel Mary Mingus Edna Rankin Doris Judson Sophia Fydroski Mary McCreanor Mary E. Cairelie Eileen Jean Carielle Maxine Corey Lois McClelland Margaret Morrison

Akron Zips Triumph Over Youngstown In Cager Clash

Akron University beat Youngstown 57 to 39 after holding Leo Mogus to only free throws. Bergman led Youngstown with 14 while Akron’s Johnny Lutsch and Bennie Flossie each scored 18. Ohio Northern defeated Giffin 68 to 33 at Ada. Cincinnati visits Wilmington and Mexico City Y team plays Bluffton.

Akron University Youngstown Zippers Leo Mogus Akron Mogus Johnny Lutsch Bennie Flossie Bergman Ohio Ohio Northern Giffin van Wert Ada Guard Shoemaker Cincinnati Wilmington Mexico City Bluffton

Trimble Area Donations To Red Cross Reported

Trimble Township raised 534.33 for the Red Cross drive begun Monday labeled Sacrifice Day. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. led the effort with the Frank McCann Post American Legion and its Auxiliary. The Ladies organization canvassed door to door and contributed 380.38. Mrs. H A Rogers urged un solicited donors to contact her or Legion or Auxiliary solicitors.

Glouster Red Cross Trimble Township Thomas Williams, Sr Trimble ‘Township Frank McCann Post American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Ladies H. A. Rogers Auxiliary Legion Or Auxiliary

Glouster Schedules NYA Homemaking Course for Girls

At Madison School nearly 30 girls enroll in a defense training homemaking course sponsored by the NYA. Eva Keiitz teaches marketing meals and home economics, paid by the Glouster Board from state earmarked funds, an extra appropriation.

Glouster NYA For Defense Madison School Eva Keiitz Glouster Board of Education Glouster Board

Glouster Marine Releas ed From Paris Island Hospital

Private Frank F. E. Weaver of Glouster has been released from a Paris Island hospital after throat ailment treatment. Fellow locals Dick Buchman and Clyde Bingman are also stationed there with the Marines. Weaver’s address lists Platoon 113, Recruit Depot, Marine Barracks, Paris Island.

Glouster Frank Weaver U. S Paris Island S. C Dick Buchman Clyde Bingman Weaver Frank FE. Weaver Marine Barracks

Union Lunch Wins Three City League Games

GLOUSTER Union Lunch defeated Laickoff's Tuesday night in the City League. Mr and Mrs William Frazier and daughter Phyllis Ann visited Mr and Mrs Sidney MecLaughlin of Trimble Route on Sunday.

Glouster Union Laickoff William Frazier Phyllis Ann Sidney MecLaughlin Trimble

Glouster Bridge Club MeetsFriday Evening

The GLOUSTER Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ray White's home with guests Mrs. A A Baldwin and Mrs. FE E Faires. High score earned by Mrs. L K Heiskell second by Mrs. O L Easley and consolation to Mrs. Roger Kittle. Defense stamps awarded as prizes. Refreshments served to guests and members listed.

Harold Cornwell Ann Dennison Kathryn Dennison L. FE. Richardson L. G. Colbert Helen Dennison R. C. Gatchel Olive McKee Bernice Wallace L. G. Dee Long Ernest Vernon

President's Ball dances set for Saturday in Glouster

Tickets go on sale today for two dances on Saturday January 31 in Glouster General chairman Mayor Thomas Williams Sr announces the round dance will move to Moose Hall from the high school auditorium Mixed dance committee members are Vern Lamborn James Franklin and Harold Shumway Round dance committee members are Emmett Anderson L G Colbert and H L Kittrell Admission for both dances is twenty five cents per person

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Moose Hall Eagle Hall Vern Lamborn James Franklin Harold Shumway Emmett Anderson L. G. Colbert H. L. Kittrell

Glouster Chinese Checker Club Adds Two Members

The Glouster Chinese Checker Club met at Mrs. John Henry’s home. New members Mrs. Cassie McCormick and Mrs. Matthew Dawson joined. others present included Mrs. Elza B. Morris and several local women. Lunch followed the game and the group set a meeting at Mrs. Elizabeth McKee’s Broad Street home.

Miss Mary Welch Returned Home After Surgery

Miss Mary Welch daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Welch Greens Run was returned to her home Sunday in the John 8 Blowers ambulance from the Osteopathic Hospital at Marietta where she underwent an appendectomy.

Glouster Mary Welch Leo Welch Greens Run Blowers Osteopathic Hospital Marietta

Minister Christ Conducted Funeral at Hooper Ridge Church

C B Christ led the funeral service Saturday at Hooper Ridge Church for Mrs Caroline Robinson, with local mourners noting the late woman's life and faith.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Glouster Church of Christ Hooper Ridge Caroline Robinson

Rothery Transfers From Great Lakes to San Diego Navy Training

Jack Rothery son of Mr and Mrs Mark Rothery Hollister transfers from the U S Naval training station at Great Lakes to a training station in San Diego California.

West Coast Glouster Jack Rothery Mark Rothery Hollister U. S. Naval Training Station the Great Lakes San Diego Cal

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