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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1945

Page

2

Cardinals rally falls short in Otterbein loss at Westerville

Ohio University Bobcats defeated Otterbein 45 42 to snap a two game skid and improve to seven wins against five losses. Jim Mackay led Ohio with 15 points while Mark Wylie sealed the game with a late field goal as Ohio hosts Miami next Saturday after a hard fought road battle.

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

Service Men Honored in Pacific Marianas Base Work

Warrant Officer Leonard A. Willis son of Mrs Goldie Willis is commended by Brigadier General H S Hansel for meritorious service in building bases for B 29s in the Marianas. Other families report furloughs and overseas postings in the Pacific and Europe with members of Swart Bailey Zimmer Swart and Eady, plus Pfc Rolland Higgins in France and gifts from France for a mother at home.

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

Names Omitted At Orpha Sunday School Meeting

Names omitted in reporting the Orpha Sunday School class gathering at Mrs. Margaret Bruni home Friday evening. Florence Parker and Mildred Deeter were left out by error. Past Matrons Association OFS will meet Friday at 7:30 pm. officers for the year to be elected. refreshments provided. Committee includes O A McDonald Annetta Lewis Max Dirinett and Bryson.

Glouster Orpha Margaret Bruni Florence Parker Mildred Deeter Hea Chanter Ofs Majorze Tiall O A McDonald Annetta Lewis Max Dirinett

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

In a Brooklyn college gambling flap, Fullerton laments naive students who chose money over ethics. He notes the wider fight against college gambling and the illusion of easy winnings, questioning fixes like appointing a czar or closing arenas. A commissioner would need many watchers to curb college bets.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Brooklyn

Odd Fellow Lodges Hold Installation at Jacksonville

Jacksonville hosts joint installation of Glouster Magle City and Charles Thomas Lodges J O C F with District Deputy Grand Master H B Jones presiding. Officers named for Charles Thomas and Magic City Lodges. future appointive officers to be installed at Glouster next Friday.

Odd Fellow Jacksonville Edward Oskey Ira Conjaway Tressurer Frank Dunlevy Warder Dave Kinder Lewis Hamstine William Kalt George Luther R. S.N.G G. 8 Householder LSN G. Albertus Lowery Rs.v.g Elmer Davis Ls.v.g Robert Grim R.ss Sam Anderson William Deal Magic City Lodge Earl Oliver N. G Charles Willams

Tippie Funeral Rites Are Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Tippie age 66 died at her home in Hocking Wednesday were held Sunday at The Plains Methodist Church conducted by Rev Charles Caffrey. Survived by four sons Fred Guy and Woodrow Columbus and Riley Jr Hocking two sisters Angelina Wallace Athens and Rachel Bodkins Gilouster two brothers Charles and Hubert McColley Albans and Springfield stepfather William McColley Downington and seven grandchildren Burial was made in Augustine Cemetery Jim Paston

Wallace Athens R D Rachel Bodkins

Death of William Fo Withery Honored In Letter From Comrade

Mr and Mrs William Withem receive a letter from First Lt Webb of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion informing them of their son William Fo Witherys death in Belgium on December 28 1944. The letter recalls the close friendship and William s exemplary service describing his courage and inspiration to others. Also notices announce a Womens Democratic Club meeting at Pauline Franklins home Thursday at 7 oclock and a Past Noble Grand Club gathering at Lips Irene Morris home at 7 30.

Glouster Wilham Withem Q W' Webb Para Doolitle Sei Walham William Womens Democratic Club Pauline Franklin Nonle Grands Club Lips Irene Morris

POINT PLEASANT BOWLING SCORES AND VISIT NOTES

Chauncey and Millfield guests Chauncey Blower family spent Sunday at Pomeroy with Clifford Dunkle. Chauncey Cruikshank of Chauncey hosted Henry Ecenkemiper from Texas, Nina Collins of Nelsonville and Ruth and Betty Cruickshank with Tommy of Summitt Station. Mrs Cruikshank and her son stayed longer. Newitt Waller and Mrs Southerton of Sand Ridge recovered from illness. Betty McCune of Newark visits her mother Gertie McCune in Sand Ridge.

Chauncey Harald Blower Donna Barbara Tommy Millfield Spnet Pomeroy Clifford Dunkle Mary Lee Blower Luther Cruikshank Henry Ecenkemiper Glouster Texas Nina Collins Nelsonville Ruth Cruickshank Columbus C. BD. Southerton Sand Ridge Betty McCune Newark Gertie McCune

Meeting Postponed Millfield Needle Club in Chauncey

Weather postponed the Millfield Needle Club meeting set for tonight at Mrs Donna Thomas home Circle Hill. The group will meet next Wednesday in Chauncey for a Valentine party with each member giving a Valentine to their secret pal. Mazon Council No 93 Pocahontas Millsfield will convene Thursday at 7 pm with a social hour and pot luck dinner for February birthday anniversaries.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Donna Thomas Circle Hill Guy Brookins Converse St Chauncey — Mazon Council, No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Millsfield

Dinner Guests Attend Millfield Hostess Event

Mrs Eda Heffken entertained at her Millfield home with a two course dinner. Attendees included Emma Heffken, Hethe Mingus, Louise Muzio, Carolyn Heffken and Teddy, Elizabeth Robinett, Lucy Ann Muzio, Delores Muzio, Richard Mingus, and Carolyn Helfken. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs William Withem with Mr and Mrs August Arnold and children from Gallipolis.

Eda Heffken Millfield Emma Heffken Hethe Mingus Louise Muzio Carolyn Heffken Teddy Elizabeth Robinett Lucy Ann Muzio Delores Muzio Richard Mingus Eda Helfken Carolyn

Combatting Betting Evil Faces College Athletics

Brooklyn College players admitted taking 1000 dollars to throw a game triggering nationwide concern over gambling on college contests. Leaders from Ned Irish to Wilbur Smith urged stronger protections and anti-gambling measures, while a Kings County grand jury probed the case and considered security steps for players.

Brooklyn Brooklyn College Ned Irish Madison Square Garden Wilbur C. Smith National Collegiate Athletic Association Smith Kings County Samuel 8. Leibowits Bernard Barnett Larry Pesrlstein Robert Leder Jerry Green Stanley Simon Morria Raskin Asa Bushnell Eastern Athletics New Orleans

S E League Standings Fortified By Skimmed Notes

S E League standings show teams Athens Legaz Gallipolis Wellston Middleport and others with points and records. January 28 games list Athens Legan Gallipolis Middleport Jackson Nelsonville Pomeroy Wellston and others with scores. January 26 results include Athens Pomery Nelsonville Gallipolis Wellston Jackson. February 2 schedule has Wellston at Athens Jackson at Gallipolis Pomery at Middleport Nelsonville at Logan.

Athens A Legaz Femeroya Wellsten Gallipolis Nebenvila Middleport Athens Legan Dackeon Nelsonville Pomeroy Wellston Pomersy Jackson Logan

Bidwell-Porter Quint Winner Akonlid Due To Tage Scandal

Akron idle as Syracuse meets St Josephs Philadelphia and two Army teams in Boston Garden doubleheader. Akron had drawn Brooklyn College but was scratched after its gambling scandal, leading to substitutions from Lowell General Hospital and Cushing Hospital quintets.

AKRON Boston University of Akron Boston Garden Syracuse St.Joseph's Philadelphia Army Brooklyn College Ohio Collegians Lowell General Hospital Fort Devens Cushing Hospital Framingham

Fox on vermin list sparks churchgoing question in Ohio hearing

The Ohio House Conservation Committee heard a bill to place fox on the vermin list sparking debate over Sunday fox hunts and church attendance. Proponents, including Dale Cole and J Rev Bruce Riley, urged passage. the measure would ban fox hunting on Sundays and allow county commissioners to offer a $4 bounty per fox. Opponents to testify later.

Columbus House Conservation Committee Bruce Riley Polant Mahoning County Knox County Wert George Kirkpatrick Knox

Wildcats Star Tops Scorers In Conference Race

Northwestern center Max Mortis leads the scoring race with 178 points in 11 games overall and 17.6 per game in conference play. Purdue’s Bill Gosewehr, who has 81 points in eight games, just behind Morris, with Michigan’s Bob Geahan and Indiana’s Gene Faris close behind. Morris threatens the 1943 44 scoring record of 208 by Dick Ives of Iowa.

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

Chauncey Mine Employee Injured in Accident

Chauncey mine worker Joseph Chiki of Sugar Creek suffered a right hand injury while dropping cars at Mine 255. Forefinger amputated to second joint. He was taken to Mull field physician for attention. Gordon Mingus, son of Herbert Mingus, Columbus, in Great Lakes training, hospitalized with acute tonsillitis.

Chauncey Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek Mullfield Gordon Mingus Herbert Mingus Columbus Mulfield Great ‘Lakes, II Mavet Mingus Gordon Ernestine Tippett McIntire Dispensary Ward J. West Great Lakes, II

Homecoming for Phyllis Shumway From Columbus Hospital

Phyllis Shumway age 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway Sand Ridge has been returned home from St Francis Hospital Columbus where she had been under treatment for several days. Her mother Mrs Cora Lines stayed in Columbus at her sister's home and accompanied Phyllis home.

Marietta Roush Fowler Gaskin Dunlavy Henson Welders Hyatt Bene Sauers Burdette Nott Viers Carpenter Miller Thomas Tracy Ee HH. Costen Sharon Anin Tracy, Sr Jennie Courtney Chauncey S. Costen Schmidt Zimmie Smith Daugh Ter Doris Eisenaugie Tumbus Jitford Koon Inder Ruth Ann Sebrell Psiser Betty Pincelli Mound St Lewis Wamsle Filson Rose Carol Shumway Columbus Frank Shumway Sand Ridge Phyllis Shumway St Francis Hospital Cora Lines Phyllis

Millfield Church Class Adopts Sunbeams Name

A Millfield Church of Christ Sunday School class met at the Earich home with 12 present. They named the group the Sunbeams and chose Onward Christian Soldiers as their class song. Officers: President Bill Sanders, Vice President Jerry Russell, Secretary Barbara Sams, Treasurer Carolyn Heffken. Monthly business/social meeting set for the last Tuesday each month.

Chauncey Eda Heffkens Millfield Hazel Earich Eds 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

Massillon High loses second coach in two weeks

John Burnison resigns as Massillon High School assistant coach a week after head coach Elwood Kammer quit? the note mentions Burnison, a former Ohio University athlete, leaving with no reason given. The Massillon system previously produced Lt. Paul Brown and Carroll Widdoes of Ohio State.

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

Pimples Don'ts and Petersons Ointment Ad

Don’t scratch or squeeze pimples you may infect yourself. Don’t suffer from itching of pimples eczema or red blotches when Petersons Ointment offers quick relief. Makes the skin look better feel better 36c at all druggists money back if not delightful. Also soothes irritated tired feet and cracks between toes Ady.

Peterson

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