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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1945

Page

10

Cardinals Rally Falls Short to Otterbein in Westerville

Ohio University Bobcats edged Otterbein 45-42 in Westerville. Bobcats led 26-21 at half but faced a late Cardinals rally to pull within one before Mark Wylie sealed it with a late field goal. Jim Mackey led Ohio with 15 points. The Bobcats next host Miami at home after losing to them recently.

Ohio University Bobcat Colunn Westerville Otterbein Bobcats Cardinals Athens Ohio Cagers Ohio Mark Wylie Jim Mackey Miami Oxford

Service Men Honored and Far-Flung War News

Warrant Officer Leonard A. Willis and others stationed in the Marianas are praised by Brigadier General H S Hansel for meritorious base construction work for B 29s. Sgt Richard Swart and Mrs Swart return from furlough to Eglin Florida. Jimmy Bailey and Jack Zimmer reach overseas Pacific stations. Elton Swart reports to a point on the European front. Richard Eddy, fresh from Indiana University Bloomington, on seven day furlough before reassignment to Camp Atterbury Ind. Pfc Rotland Higgins, in France, receives a handmade tray carved by a French craftsman from wood supplied by several countries.

Leonard A. Willis Coldie Willis Marianas Pacific H. S. Hansel Richard Swart Jack Zimmer Albert Zimmer Elton Swart Harry Swart Richard Eddy University of Indiana Bloomington E. D. Eddy Camp Atterbury

Names Omitted From Orpha Sunday School Meeting

In listing attendees of the Orpha Sunday School class gathering at Mrs. Margaret Brunton’s home Friday evening the names of Mrs. Florence Parker and Mrs. Mildred Deeter were unintentionally omitted.

Glouster Orpha Margaret Brunton Florence Parker Mildred Deeter

To Elect Officers Thea Chanter OES Meeting at Masonic Hall

The Past Matrons Association will meet Friday evening at T30 o'clock in the Masonic Hall. Officers for the seat will be elected at this meeting. Refreshments will be served. The committee in charge are Mrs A MacDonald, Mrs Annetta Lewis, Mrs May Dunnett, and Mrs M M Bryson.

Glouster Thea Chanter Oes Masonic Hall A MacDonald Annetta Lewis May Dunnett M M Bryson

Masonic Lodges Attend Ohio Secretaries Meeting in Columbus

Fred Ervin and Ernest Jones represented Glouster Lodge No 607 F and A M at the Secretaries Association of Obra meeting in Columbus. The one day event drew representatives from Athens Cormine and New Marshfield Masonic Lodges in this region.

Glouster Fred Ervin Ernest Jones Glouster Lodge Secretaries Association of Obra Columbus Athens Cornine New Marshfield

Fullerton's Roundup on college gambling and sports woes

In a New York column, Fullerton laments college basketball gambling in Brooklyn and cautions students against easy money. He argues reform like a czar or arena pullouts won't solve the issue and warns that a commissioner would need an army to monitor athletes. The piece also notes a guest from Newport and remarks on cigaret shortages and English hockey absence.

Hugh Fullerton J. New York Brooklyn Wahoo U. Gym Madison Square Garden

Odd Fellow Lodges Install in Jacksonville

GLOUSTER Magic City Lodge and Charles Thomas Lodge held joint installation ceremonies in Jacksonville Friday evening. District Deputy Grand Master H. E. Jones presided, aided by Elmer Davis and others. Initiatory Degree conferred on one candidate. Officers named for Charles Thomas and Magic City Lodges. Dinner guests listed for Chauncey and Glouster visits.

Edward Oskey Ira Conaway Frank Dunlevy Warder Dave Kinder Lewis Hamstine William Kalt George Luther R. S.N.G G. I. Householder L.S.N.G Albertus Lowery R.S.V.G Elmer Davis Ls.v.g Robert Grim Sam Anderson LSS Willam Deal Magic City Lodge Earl Oliver N. G Charles Williams V. G H. E. Jones D. E. Carr C. L. Eddy Glouster

Tippie Funeral Rites Held For Harriet Tippie

Harriet Tippie age 66 died at her home in Hocking Wednesday. Funeral services were held Sunday at The Plains Methodist Church led by Rev. Charles Caffrey. She wed Riley Tippie formerly Harriett Brickles of Meigs County. Survived by four sons Fred Guy Woodrow and Riley Jr. all of Ohio, two sisters three brothers and seven grandchildren. Burial followed at Augustine Cemetery in Poston.

Glouster Harriet Tippie Hocking Plains Methodist Church Charles Caffrey Riley Tippie Harriett Brickles Meigs County Fred Guy Woodrow Columbus Riley Jr Angelina Wallace Athens

Death of Set William Fo Withem Noted by Soldier Letter

First Lt. L. O. Webb writes from Bel flam that he stood about ten feet away when Set Witham was fatally wounded on December 28 1944 in Bel flam. Webb describes Withem as a close friend a model soldier and an inspiration to all. Also announced is a Thursday evening meeting of the Womens Democratic Club at Mrs Pane Franklin's home at 7 o'clock with a potluck lunch.

Glouster Willam Withem L. O W. Webb Para Inf Coolville William Fo Withem Belflam Webb A Set Witham Witham Aliste Womens Democratic Club Pane Franklin Fowler Dunlavy Henson Wolders Hyatt —.W Sayers Burdette Nott Carpenter Miller Thomas Tracy Tracy, Jr. Ai 141 222 518 1 H. Costen S. Costen Sehmidt Sebrell Somerville Lewis Filson Wamsley Adkins Rose Carel Shumwa Columbus Mis Frank Shum Sand Ridge Yarg‘Hyatt Tag Logan Schmidt Blind Rose Boyle Wes Schott Wens Robo Victory Oil Richard Ste Lloyd Huson Anderson Logan Clay Products White Brandt A Rass Patton Gorgon Ve Foreman ATL Tiny Total Roberts Noble Oe Ae Ingraham Isn Keynes Bros. Milling Co Kappie F. Lutton W L Casto Krannitz Carrick Johnson Nutter Irene Morris T. Rose Sigler Kneg Bunton Waismith Ladies League K. Rose Jones M. Krodei Ae Bruestie Stroupe Poling Goodman Somervalle Roach New Straits Bo McCullork Grandy Farguson AL Mosgrand Awe Hicks Yerges Ambrose Bling Sr Burke Ward Don Aye

Chauncey Personal Notes From a Chauncey Weekend

Chauncey personals list weekend visitors and stays across Mullfield Chauncey and surrounding towns. Har vid Blower family hosts Donna Barbara and Tommy with Clifford Dunkle and Mary Lee Blower guests. Multiple Cruikshanks Edenkemper Collins Cruickshank visiters from Columbus Summit Station and Texas, with extended visits until further notice.

Chauncey Harvid Blower Donna Barbara Tommy Mullfield Sonet Pomeroy Clifford Dunkle Mary Lee Blower Luther Cruikshank Henry Edenkemper Glouster Texas Nina Collins Nelsonville Mis Ruth Cruickshank Columbus Betty Cruickshank Summitt Station Ruth Ann

Meeting Postponed and Valentine Party Set in Chauncey

The Millfield Needle Club meeting tonight at Mrs. Donna Thomas home is canceled due to weather. It resumes next Wednesday Feb 7 at Mrs. Guy Brookins home for a Valentine party with each member gifting a Valentine to their secret pal. Mazon Council No 93 meets Thursday at 7 p.m. for a regular session followed by a social hour and kitchen dinner honoring February birthday anniversaries.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Donna Thomas Circle Hall Guy Brookins Converse St Chauncey — Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas

Combating College Gambling Dilemma Amid Brooklyn Scandal

Brooklyn College players admitted taking 1000 to throw a game, prompting nationwide college basketball officials to reassess anti-gambling measures. Leaders like Ned Irish and NAC A president Wilbur Smith urged fans, venues, and rules to curb betting, with authorities reviewing campus game sites and protection for players. A Kings County grand jury heard testimonies from the five players and officials as action was debated.

Brooklyn Brooklyn College Nedi Irish Madison Square Garden Wilbur C. Smith National Collegiate Athletic Association Asa Bushnell Eastern Athletics Smith New Orleans

S-E League Standings and Jan Feb Games

The S E League standings list Athens Wellston Gallipolis Nelsonville Jackson Pomeroy Middleport and Wellston with win loss records and points. January results show Athens 36 Logan 56 Gallipolis 34 Middleport 25 Jackson over Nelsonville 38 Pomeroy 44 Wellston 27. January 26 results include Athens 44 Pomeroy 2 Nelsonville 43 Gallipolis 26 Wellston 83 Jackson 45 Logan 46 Middleport 19. February schedule lists Wellston at Athens Jackson at Gallipolis Pomeroy at Middleport Nelsonville at Logan.

L. Pte. Or Athens Pomeraya Wellston Gallipolis Nelsonville Jackson Middleport Logan Jackson Bt Pomeroy Logen

Bidwell Porter Quint Winner Hearing on Fox Vermin List

The House Conservation Committee considered a bill to list foxes as vermin. A question about whether fox hunters are good church-goers was raised during yesterday’s hearing in Columbus.

Columbus House Conservation Committee

Wildcat Star Tops Scorers

Northwestern center Max Morris leads all scorers with 178 points in 11 games and averages 17.6 in conference play while Purdue’s Bill Gosewehr trails with 81 in eight games. Indiana’s Gene Faris and Michigan’s Bobby Geahan follow in the top four, as Akron sits idle amid a cage scandal at Boston Garden.

Chicago Northwestern University Wildcats Max Morris Morris Bill Gosewehr Purdue Gosewehr Armed Forces Bobby Geahan Michigan Losins Gene Faris Indiana Pace Dick Ives Iowa

Athens County Fox Hunting on Sunday Bill Debated

In Athens County the proposed Fox Hunting on Sunday bill drew minister and farmer testimony. The measure would ban fox hunting on Sundays while allowing a bounty up to four dollars per fox killed and would empower county commissioners to offer the reward. Rep. George Kirkpatrick sponsors the emergency measure as opponents prepared to speak after today’s House session.

Bruce Riley Poland Mahoning County Knox County George Kirkpatrick Knox Sesson

Chauncey Mine Employee Injured In Accident

Chauncey Joseph Chiki of Sugar Creek suffered a right hand injury while dropping cars at Mine 255 on Monday. His forefinger was amputated at the second joint. He was taken to a Millfield physician for treatment. Gordon Mingus, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus of Columbus formerly Millfield, is hospitalized at Great Lakes I due to acute tonsillitis. His mother Mrs Mabel Mingus has visited him. Gordon is Ernes tine Tippett’s brother and may be reached at McIntire Dispensary Ward J West Great Lakes IL.

Chauncey Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek Millfield Gordon Mingus Herbert Mingus Columbus Great Lakes, I Mabel Mingus Gordon Ernestine Tippett Mcintire Dispensary Ward J. West Great Lakes

Millfield Church Class Organizes Sunbeams at Millfield

Mrs Ed Heffkens Sunday School class at Millfield Church of Christ named Sunbeams, with 13 members. Officers are Bill Sanders president Jerry Russell vice president Barbara Sams secretary and Carolyn Heffken treasurer. Monthly business social meeting set for last Tuesday each month. Refreshments by Mrs Hazel Earich and Mrs Eda Heffken. A Pocahontas sponsor plans a benefit game Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Millfield Lodge Hall.

Chauncey Ed2z Heffkens Millfield Church Hazel Earich Eda Heffken Tommy Blower Jerry Russell Bill Sanders Jackie Joe Earich Carolyn Sams Barbara Sams Emily Sams Betty Grandstaff Florence Ann Grandstaff Marlene Bean Patty Howard Sandra Lou Sanders Carolyn Heffken Heffken Earich Chauncey — Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Lodge Hall Elizabeth Patton Helen Dunkle

Phyllis Shumway Home After Hospital Stay

Phyllis Shumway ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway Sand Ridge has been returned home from St Francs Hospital Columbus where she received several days of treatment Her mother stayed in Columbus at the home of her sister Mrs Cora Lines and accompanied Phyllis home.

Chauncey Phyllis Shumway Frank Shumway Sand Ridge St Francs Hospital Columbus Cora Lines Phyllis

Burnison Resigns as Massillon Assistant Coach

Massillon loses its second coach in two weeks as John Burnison resigns yesterday without comment. Head coach Elwood Kammer had quit on January 19, continuing the high school program’s run of national prominence. Lt Paul Brown and Carroll Widoes of Ohio State are noted alumni of Massillon High School.

Massilon John Burnison Ohio University Elwood Kammer Paul Brown Carroll Widdoes Ohio State Massilion m

Some Donts for Pimples

Don’t scratch or squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Peterson’s Ointment offers quick relief for itching pimples Ectora and irritated skin, making the skin look and feel better. 35¢ at all druggists, money back if one application does not delight you. Also soothes irritated feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

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