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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1945

Page

7

Nelson Suffers Lame Back From $100 Driving Match

Nelson, the big money winner, struggled with a back issue after a driving contest in Detroit. He shot a 70 in the PGA qualifier at Moraine CC, then sought treatment from an osteopath. Denny Shute led by five, with Byron Nelson close behind as the second round began.

Nelson Fritz Howell Dayton Moraine Country Club Denny Shute Byron Nelson Cor Buti Shute Jhaxy Par Herman Barron White Plains Jim Turnesa Mamaroneck N. Y E.' . Harrison Dayton Wright Field Johnny Revolta Evanston, Or

Lockbourne Loses to Truax Field in Madison

Lockbourne Army Air Base Flyers saw a six game winning streak end as they lost 19 to 8 at Truax Army Air Field in Madison Wisconsin.

Columbus Lockurne Army Air Base Truax Army Air Field Madison Wis

Kimberly Social and Personal highlights visitors and travels

Kimberly area residents hosted and visited relatives in Havden ville Corning Nelsonville and Columbus during a busy social period. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. James Lauderbach with daughter and families of Williams Searles Jr. Griffen Adams Donahue Pickett and Hatfield among others.

Kimberly James, Lauderbach Havdenville Herman Williams Ed Nelson Corning William Searles Jr Ben Syx James Rodgers Glen Ebon Merl Pickett Cantor. O Asa Pickett James Nelson Dr Morristown George Griffon Jennie Fugitt Martha Breeze Harry Elliott Nelsonville Mary Hatfield Columbus Robert Hatfield George Dishong Latrope Relatee Tom Kennedy Connett H Robert Kennedy Thelma Donahue Kenneth Andrew Donahue Logan Homer Adams Bessemer Andrew Adams Armer Sam

State Crown Won by Reds

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 6 to 0 to win the mythical state major league crown in a war relief fund game. Gerald Walker led the Reds in McKechnie’s absence, with Dutch Meyer collecting three hits for Cleveland. Frank Dassa earned the win, with Vernon Kennedy, Howard Fox, and others contributing as the Reds used 10 hits to raise five runs.

Cleveland Cincinnati Reds Queen City Cleveland Indians Gerald (Gee

Doyle Arrives in Cleveland for Bout with Tommy Bell

Jimmy Doyle of Los Angeles reached Cleveland to finish training ahead of a scheduled 10-round match with Tommy Bell of Youngstown on July 19. The scene centers on preparations and the boxer's national tie in a major matchup.

Doyle Cleveland Jimmy] Doyle Los Angeles Eet Tommy Bell Youngstown

Boxing Draws and Decisions Across Cities

The Associated Press reports in Baltimore that Fernando Menichelli 197 Argentina and Freddie Schott 209 Akron drew in a 10 round bout. In Chicago Hubert Hood 192 Chicago defeated Buddy Walker 200 Columbus in a 10 round decision.

Associated Press Baltimore Fernando Menichelli Argentina Freddie Schott Akron Drew Chicago Hubert Hood Buddy Walker Columbus

Pleasant Valley News Briefs

Pleasant Valley residents share visits and weekend activities. Earl Hanning and Pearl Chavel hosted at Howard Brooks home. Homer Goodin on leave from Fort Custer visited Arthur Goodin. Darrel Cooley called on John Carsey. J W Bolin and family, Fred Beckler and others called on Pearl Wood. Pugh family visited Pugh parents Frank and family. Harold Powers assists with farm work. Gene Oliver stayed with cousins Clarabelle and Joe Lowery. Harold Lowery visited from Columbus. Wood Lake picnic drew Dr T H Morgan daughter Jane Betty Gilham Dr C R Hoskins and two children, attorney J W Bolin and two children, Athens residents. L C Swearingen and daughter Mrs Chapman, Lt Frederick Swearingen USNR, Navy pilot, Frieda Doty of Coolville, and Pearl Wood present.

Pleasant Valley Earl Hanning Pearl Chavel Howard Brooks Homer Goodin Petey Jones Veterans Hospital Fort Custer Mich Arthur Goodin Darrel Cooley John Carsey J. W. Bolin Beverly Johnny Fred Beckler Athens Pearl Wood Edward Pugh Pugh Frank Pugh Harold Powers Gene Oliver New Lexington Clarabelle Joe Lowery Harold Lowery Columbus Lowery Wood Lake T. H. Morgan Jane Betty Gilham C. R. Hoskins L. C. Swearingen Chapman Tg. Frederick Swearingen Frieda Doty Coolville Pearl i Wood

Tempers Keeping Pace With Torrid Weather

Heat and pennant races spark clashes across leagues as fans unleash brash tempers. Notable incidents in St Louis and Brooklyn draw fines, while Dixie Walker and Al Lopez face suspensions. Commissioner Happy Chandler oversees a wartime interleague effort raising 110000 for charity amid a mixed media haul.

New York St. Louis George Caster Browns White Sox Chicago Caster Chisox Will Harridge American League Dixie Walker Aven Brooklyn Ewild Pyle Braves

Flag Dreams Haunt Cubs Ahead of 23-Game Home Stand

Cubs face a 23 game stretch at Wrigley Field amid pennant dreams. Manager Charley Grimm flags tighter pitching and steady hitting as Bill Nicholson leads a 15 game hot streak with a .358 team average excluding pitchers. Other foes include Boston New York Philadelphia and Brooklyn as Chicago trails by one game in the standings.

George .Oank! Conneller Colorado Springs Cub Ver! Stinchcomb Portsmouth Nelson Jimmy Hines Chicago Harold Jug) McSpaden Philadelphia Sam Byrd Redford Mich Squire Gene Sarazen Boston Pittsburgh Easthall Windy City White Sox Cubs Uatrry Grabiner National War Fund Red Cross New York Yankees Giants Jimmy Jordan Wrigley Charley Grimm Grimm Brookyn Bill) Nicholson St. Louis Brooklyn Cardinals Braves Brown

Uppers Plains Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Local residents report a string of weekend gatherings and visits. Lowell Gorrell and Robert Coleman guests join Betty Adams and Wilvan Hoffman. Leo Torrence and family visit Nelson and Betty Torrence. Matlack family and Carl Parker host guests. Vieira Springer travels to Indianapolis. extended family stays and summer visits recur across Uppers Plains communities.

Tuppers Plains John Gorrell Lowell, C Robnert Coleman Keno Betty Jane Adams Wivlan Hoffman Colerman Lanchester L. L. Keller Leo Torrence Monroe, Mich Nelson Torrence Betty Prince Lowell Matlack Delaware Carl Parker Staneford Jackensville Bertha Reed Pt. Pleasant Mabel Kim Vieira Springer Lena Denniss Indianapolis Ind Robert Dotson Woodrow Tippie Tippie C. L. Hardway Richard Hardway E. S. Newell Rutland RB. D. Chapman Hazel Helen Hoffman Columbus Dana Hoffman Roland Torrence Bashan J. W. Arbaugh Nelsonville William Arbaugh Clyde White Flora Anna White Gus Detwyler Toronto Neilson Torrence Linnie VanMeter Clyde Millhone

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton

In a lively roundup, Hugh Fullerton previews Shoemaker as a top naval base football recruit near San Francisco, notes scheduling buzz, and mentions Otis Wise of Oklahoma A&M proposing rail car shuttles for grid travel. It also covers Dubuque Amateur Baseball Week, Ralph Ventresco's wartime scoring, and a boxing note on Gerald Chandler praised by Al Hostak.

Hugh Fullerton New York Shoemaker Naval San Francisco Gus Tehell University of Virginia Otis Wise Oklahoma A Sports and Shells Dubuque Ralph Ventresco Penn State Wering Stars North Africa Sicily Anglo France Germany Bob Higgins al Hostak Manila Gerald Chandler Spud Chandler Hosiak

Rites for Buchtel Woman Held at Morristown

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Jackson McClelland of Buchtel were at Morristown Holiness Church with Rev. Harvey Smith officiating. Music by Mrs. Mabel Love June Vincent and Genevieve Patterson. Burial in Hilltop Cemetery. Survivors include five sons John in Germany Ernest near Chauncey James Andrew and Clarence, and three daughters Mrs. Earl Pyle Mrs. Mary Bullock and Mrs. Hershal Smith of Chauncey.

Chauncey Fannie Jackson McClelland Buchtel Morristown Holiness Church Harvey Smith Mabel Love June Vincent Genevieve Patterson Hilltop Cemetery John Lester John Bullock McClelland John Jackson Germany Ernest James Andrew Clarence Jackson Earl [Pyle Mary Bullock Hershal] Smith Neat Chaunney

Pfc Pearl Williams Receives Army Discharge

Pfc Pearl Williams with the Medical Battalion has been discharged on the point system after months in Italy. He is visiting his wife Pearl and his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Williams at Murray City. He is nephew of Pesta Carrie Channell and Mrs Helen Nelson and Mrs Rebecca Harrison of The Plains.

Chauncey Pfc Pearl Williams Italy Pearl Frank Williams Mur-ray City Williams Pesta Carrie Channell Helen Nelson Rebecca Harrison the Plains

Visits Family Near Chauncey and Columbus

Local notes show Pvt Pete Pendergrass on 15 day furlough visiting his wife Agnes and daughter Judy in Chauncey before reporting to Fort Riley. Also reports Mrs F E Boudinot visiting Columbus relatives and returning, and week end guests at the Mullins home near Chauncey including Mr and Mrs Lowery and children plus other Chauncey visitors. Virginia Franco returns home after weekend with husband Pat Frazee at Camp McClellan.

Chauncey Pete Pendergrass Camp Wolters Texas Agnes Judy Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Ave Fort Riley Kansas Pendergrass Charles Pendergrass North- West Pacific Columbus F. E. Baudinot Millfield J. W. Wemmer James Mullins Herbert Lowery Helen Immy David Billy Josephine Dorothy Mullins John Mullins Jeanie Johnny John Watkins Virginia Franco Pat Mark Frazee Camp McClellan Ala

Church Pastors Plan Nazarene Camp Meet

Rev. J. N. Lakin of The Plains Nazarene Church and Rev. Drell Goff of Athens Nazarene Church prepare Columbus grounds for a Church of the Nazarene camp meeting to begin July 19.

Nazarene Chauncey J. N. Lakin The Plains Nazarene Church Drell Goff Athens Nazarene Church Columbus Church of the Nazarene

Jacksonville Eagles Announce Friday Dance

The Jacksonville Eagles Lodge announces a Friday evening dance at eight oclock with guests Rev and Mrs. Gardner and Mr and Mrs Floyd Gardner and son from Logan attending. Members must show a paid up membership to gain admission.

and Glouster Eagles Lodge Lakin the Plains Jacksonville Corwin Gardner Floyd Gardner and Son Logan

Visit in District on The Plains by Burge Family

Mr and Mrs Richard Burge and son Jimmie of Indianapolis visited two sisters on The Plains Mrs John H Lowsey and Mrs Harry Wallace and brother William Burge of New Floodwood with relatives in Chauncy Mr and Mrs Joe Staley Mr and Mrs Walter Koyalaski and Mr and Mrs Clem Kovalaski.

the Plains Richard Burge Jimmie Indianapolis Plains John H. Lowsey Harry Wallace William Burge New Floodwood Chauncey Joe Staley Walter Koyalaski Clem Kovalaski

Glouster News Notes Visits and Guests

Rhode E Hammill in Washington D C spent weekend at the Bingman home with Sunday return. Guests included Paul Tagman of Marion and Emmett Stevens family from Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Chauncey visits by McKinney and Adkins family. Zelda Glouster returns from Columbus visit. Local families host Rev Lowery and others. Bobby Preston to visit grandparents as Morristown revival ends.

Glouster P.M. Set Rhode E. Hammill Washington D. C C. E. Bingman Washington Bingman Paul,Tagman Marion Emmett Stevens Shirley Aberdeen Proving Grounds Tnday Aberdeen Chauncey Andrew McKinney Esther Adkins Lancaster James John Rose Adkins Zelda McGi Kinney M. Marker of Columbus Marker George Adkins B. H. Taylor Taylors Senecaville Lake Parker A. S. Preston Darey Syx Dayton Katheen Fireston and Son Bobby William Lindles Chavncey Re. Columbus Charles Smith Cleveland Bobby Preston Morristown Iheed Luella Preson Grace ‘Smith

Saints Take New Role of Giant Killers

The St Paul Saints, once derided by American Association leaders, emerged as threats by sweeping a four game set with first place Milwaukee and competing in multiple stints. Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 12-9 in the final game of a six game series. Indianapolis, Toledo, and Lewisville posted wins against tougher division rivals as St Paul and Kansas City rainout altered the schedule.

Shute Kron Star PGA Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Boston Nelson Toledo Cincinnati Philadelphia Petache Detroit Washington A Cleveland Associated Press St. Paul Saints American Association Jwitch Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Paul Brock Lewisville Ned Garver Colonels St. Paul Kansas City

Norman Dean wins tourney at Athens Country Club

Norman Dean was winner of the Point Tournament at the Athens Country Club on Sunday. He shot a pair of 385 for a 78, with his 4 handicap giving him a net 70 and a total of 45 points. Don Barstow, with an 380 and a 12 handicap, scored 42 points for second, and Clarence Flowers, with a 95 and a 30 handicap, was third with 41 points.

Norman Dean Athens Country Club Don Barstow Clarence Flowers

Methodist Pastor Speaker At Glouster Union Meeting

Glouster reports an average crowd at a union service held in the stadium Sunday evening under direction of M. M. LeFav or with Mrs. 7. H. Elias as pianist. Rev Eugene Brown of the Methodist Church delivered the sermon from Romans 12, urging believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice and stressing holiness as purity and clean living.

Glouster M. M. LeFavor H. Elias Eugene Brown Methodist Church Brown Paul

Glouster Social Notes Hostess Plans Picnic Meeting

Miss Jessie With em hosted the Past Noble Grands Club at her home on Thursday evening with seven members and one guest present. Mrs. Nellie Jones led the meeting, a mystery package was won by Mrs. Mary Roberts, and invitations were extended to hold the next gathering at the Morris cottage near Malta with a joint event with Marcellite Rebekah Lodge. Games, prizes, and lunch followed, served by the hostess and her daughter Mary Jo to members and guests.

Glouster Jessie Withem Nellie Jones Madge Harry Mary Roberts Irene Morris Morris Cottage Malta Marcellite Rebekah Lofige Mary Jo Clara Morris Nelile Jones Mary Cheney Lennie Snowden Toulse Zimmer

Garden Club Picnic Set for Thursday Evening

Garden Club plans a July picnic at 5 30 p m hosted by Mrs Asta Maskins Trimble Glouster with a light dish format Members urged to bring their own table service Readout lists guests and visiting members including Miss Anna Marie Andrews and families from Akron Washington Columbus and Athens with local hosts Mr and Mrs Alfred Andrews and Mrs Lalla Dunnett

Anna Marie Andrews Dayen Alfrat Andrews Washington Sir Edna Andrews Andrews Albert. Andrews Akron Alfred Andrews George Truex Khilstren Virginia Marshall Ruth Georgia Renton Hartford Dunnett Wiliam Leadbetter Jennie Jones Dorothy Rogers Shannon Columbus

Rebel on Holiday Columbus 42

Art Rebel of the Columbus Red Birds is on vacation after being told to report for a draft physical on Saturday. He requested and received permission to visit his parents in Cincinnati for a few days.

Columbus Art Rebel Columbus Red Birds Rebel Cincinnati

Bordens meet Mahoning in Legion playoff doubleheader

Summit County officials announced Akron Bordens will represent the county in the Ninth District American Legion Baseball Championship. After a 16 game win streak, they face the Mahoning County representative in a Friday doubleheader at home.

AKRON Borden Summit County American Legion County Legion Bordens Mahoning County Ina

Trimble Post Office Moves to New Site

Trimble post office relocated after more than 30 years from the Pettit building near the New York Central crossing to a Dean Jet building once owned by Ad Cole. Davis acts as postmaster applicant for permanent postmaster. Two civil service exams held, both taken by Carl Phillips and Earl Davis, with no permanent appointment yet. Washington has teased the new location for years.

Glouster Pettit New York Central Tilroad Trimble Dean Jet Ad Cole Far Post Office Department I Washington

Visit Son in Army Hospital in South

Mrs. John Henry j and daughter Edith Moe returned from Louisville Kentucky after two days with St Ewarl ifgnry at Nichols Hospital where he receives treatment for wounds from the Profic area. Condition satisfactory. he may be home on furlough late this week. Arm in cast, will wear airplane sling soon. One shoulder bone broken and the other slivered requiring grafting.

Glouster John Henry J Edith Moe Louisville St Ewarl Ifgnry Nichols Henry

Returns To Hold Services on Sunday

Rev. C. B. Tigner, pastor of the Church of Christ, returned to Glouster Saturday to conduct service at the church Sunday morning. He left Sunday afternoon to return to Tar Hollow Camp grounds, where he is serving on the faculty during the two weeks ending Sunday, July 25th.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Church of Christ Tar Hollow Camp Grounds

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