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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1943

Page

7

Baseball Trade Winds Stir Lineups as Season Nears End

In a flurry of moves, Brooklyn sends Bobo to the Browns and Medwick to the Giants while Dee to Philadelphia signals broad reshuffles. The Dodger changes aim to boost standings as battles for pennants tighten with 11 games on tap. Pirates and Phillies pull even in Pittsburgh, while truett Sewell earns his 14th win amid a suspension incident involving George Magerkurth and two players.

Brooklyn Bobo St. Louis Browns Joe Medwick Giants Dee Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Browns Asition Newsom Ling New York Yanks Washgton Senators Lukewell Reaty Ernon Stephens George eQuinn E Army Anks Ltogether Phillies Pirates Pittsburgh Buccaneers Truett Rip Sewell Volved Uunte George Magerkurth Bob Elliott Max Butler

Swedish track ace to run mile at Cleveland meeting

Gunder egg of Sweden will run a mile instead of the two mile event in Cleveland. He is slated to oppose James A. Lee of the Northeast Ohio A A U and other entrants including Dodds of Boston University and Eisenhart, a former Ohio State holder, with Bill Hulse of Newark University also listed.

Cleveland Gunder Egg James A. Lee Ohio Dodds Boston Divinity Eisenhart Ohio State Iwner Bill Hulse Newark University

Stalder Rites Held in Chauncey for Ralph C Stalder

Funeral services for Ralph C. Stalder longtime Chauncey resident were held Sunday at 3 30 p m at his sister s home with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating Burial followed in Nye Cemetery Chauncey Dowler Ferguson Co entrusted the arrangements He was 60 and survived by a son a daughter his brother M C Stalder and three sisters including Mrs Fran ks Gabriel Mrs Ol Sommers and Mrs Rinda Hixson One sister died last year

Chauncey Ralph C. Stalder C. D. Stalder Ellagland Converse St Gilbert Courtney Arch of Christ Nye Chauny Dowler-Ferguson Co Stalder M. C. Stalder Chaun Franks Gabriel Lower Plains Ol Sommers Nelsonville England Rinda Hixson Nettie Fiske Henry Wilford Henry East Main St Henry Elizabeth Fiske John Fiske Church of Christ Donald H. Henry Charles Fiske

Baseball Standings and Result from Yesterday

In the American League and National League, Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 in the only game scheduled yesterday. No other games on the schedule in the American Association.

American Association Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Servicemen News From Glouster Area

Local letters reveal Morris, Talbert and Deal family updates from World War II service. Den ver camp notes Bastile Day with Free French Flyers. Robert Talbert seeks Air Corps transfer from Tank Destroyers. Other relatives include Walden Deal earning corporal, Rolland Deal advancing, Foster Price meeting a former Glouster classmate at Camp Crowder, and James Bulloch and Alfred Craft completing training and reassignment.

Glouster Pfe William Morris William Morris Sr Denver Colo France Africa United States Robert H. Talbert John Deal Jacksonville Walden van Nuy Cal Rolland Deal Air Mechanics Division Cpl W. L. Spalding Camp Crowder Foster L. Price Ohio Lee D. Richards Glouster High School Sergeant Richards David P. Richards Foster Price Andrew Price James Bulloch Service School United States Naval Training Station Great Lakes Alfred Craft Army Air Forces Technical Training School Colorado State College Fort Collins

Fireworks Loom as Reds Face Dodgers in Four-Game Set

The Reds and Dodgers open a four game series as Tom O Shanter extravaganza is slated with possible fireworks if Leo Durocher incites onslaught against Reds. Walker threatens a clash, while McKechnie names Ray Starr and Elmer Riddle for two aces and Kirby Higbe to pitch one game.

Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Lip Tom O’shanter Bill McKechnie Ray Starr Elmer Riddle Kirby Highe the Brooks Les Webber Ed Head

Cheney Family Holds Home-Coming Picnic in Glouster

A Cheney family reunion at Mrs. Jenny Cheney’s home in Glouster drew relatives from Lancaster Garnersville and Trimble. A picnic dinner served for guests including Benarda Betty and Bob Jewett of Cadiz and Mary Elizabeth Cheney. Miss Benarda Jewett to visit two weeks. The Provost Marshal General’s Department notes all military laws are enforced.

Glouster Cheney Jenny Cheney John Jewett Benarda Betty Bobby Cadiz William Chambers James Losey Lancaster Chester Gibbs Garnersville N. Y Guy Triple Army Provost Marshal General's Department

Fullerton Roundup Sours Preseason Football Buzz

The piece notes Eagles and Steelers preseason work kicking off with Giants aiming for a mid August full squad. It mentions Kid Chocolate rumor and Havana boxing instructors, Ott reports on Newson waiver, Hinks taxi ad wearing chest protector, and a Pacific theater football game judged too slow by locals.

Marine Corps Donald Hallman South Pacific Redskins Louis Shine Catholic U Bears Harry Wheeler Manhattan

Glouster Kiwanis Speaker Bernard Mercer Addresses War Support

McConnelsville attorney Bernard Mercer of McConnelsville spoke at Glouster Kiwanis Ladies Night about wartime unity and nonpartisan support for the war effort. He warned against regimentation and urged constructive criticism of leadership while praising troops and the president.

United States Ann Pat Anderson Trimble Ada Frances Brunton Ann Uncle Sam Coast Artillery Washington, D. C H. L. Kittrell Maude James W. D. Witham G. W. Rose Ben Goldberg M. M. Bryson Dan Kovach G. H. Campbell C. B. Tigner E. H. Taylor Graydon Brandt B. R. Angle

Past Noble Grands Club Holds Meeting in August Picnic Plan

The Jacksonville Past Noble Grands Club met at Mrs. William Kalt’s home to plan the August State Park picnic. Present were Mrs. Altha Dunlevy, Mrs. Maude Davis, Mrs. Mary Conaway, Mrs. Martha Kloh, Mrs. Electa Grimm, and Miss Ida B. Davis with Mrs. Leona Nicholas as guest. First prizes went to Mrs. Grimm and Mrs. Dunlevy. consolation to Mrs. Kloh and Miss Ida B. Davis. Also noted is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kittle Jr. on July 20 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mr. Kittle is in the service.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Jacksonville William Kalt State Park Altha Dunlevy Maude Davis Mary Conaway Martha Kloh Electa Grimm Ida B. Davis Leona Nicholas Grimm Dunlevy Kloh Charles Kittle, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Kittle

Duration Title At Stake In Cleveland Bout

In Cleveland at Lakefront Stadium Larry Atkins promotes a light heavyweight bout card headlined by Jimmy Bivins who relinquished the belt after defeating Ezzard Charles and Anton Christo foridis. Marshall faces Curtiss Sheppard with Sheppard holding a 10 pound edge. Also on the card Chalky Wright meets Lulu Costantino in a 10 rounder.

Cleveland Larry Atkins Bivins Atkins Marshall Mose Brown Pittsburgh Loquacious Larry Brown Lakefront Stadium Chalky Wright New York State Lulu Costantino

Organizing Athen Church Softball League Restart

The Athens Church Softball League ends its season after a team withdrawal and plans a new league. Interested players should register at the stadium on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons or evenings to form teams and appoint captains for play to begin next week.

Athens Church Church League

Tribe Opens With Macks In Eastern Series Opener

Cleveland face the Athletics in a key series opener as they sit two games out of the first division. Lou Bou Dreau nominates Al Smith for pitching duties seeking nine wins against three losses. The Dodgers announce a baseball training school in Lima on July 29 to 31.

Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Athletics Tribe Redskins Washington New York Boston al Smith Lou Boudreau Lima Brooklyn Dodgers

Chauncey Children’s Choir Sings in Jacksonville

Chauncey Methodist Church children performed two songs at Jacksonville Methodist Church Sunday night. Choir members include Wilma Allen Madeline Matheny Lois Cline Jean Schoonover Susie Ferrell Bonnie Keirns Wanda Muljens Marvella Burton Johnny Matheny. Adult chaperones and escorts from Chauncey attended.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church Wilma Allen Madeline Matheny Lois Cline Jean Schoonover Susie Ferrell Bonnie Keirns Wanda Muljens Marvella Burton Johnny Matheny Thomas Buckley Charles Spearry Elmer Allen Elizabeth Harvey Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Grace Crabtree Betty Jane Adfeldt Detroit Harold Wiggins Columbus Charles FE. Palmer Georgia Allen Jacksonville Parsonage

Time Card details for Baltimore and Ohio and connections

Schedule fragment lists B and O East and West routes with Daily and Daily Except Sunday services. Mentions Diplomat Daily and National Limited in both directions and times such as 1:34 a.m 11:06 a.m 9:38 p.m and 4:00 a.m. 3:36 p.m. Includes Chesapeake and Ohio with arrivals and departures at 12:25 p.m and 6:25 p.m. for South and North bound services.

Baltimore & Ohio East Diplomat National Limited New York Chesapeake & Ohio

Birthday Party for Carolyn Sue Daugherty at Plains Summer School

Chauncey Carolyn Sue Daugherty celebrated her fifth birthday with a surprise party at The Plains Summer School Tuesday morning. Fourteen children attended, with Carolyn Sue’s brother Donald and Lois Ann Hartman among the guests. Miss Gochnauer led the event with ice cream and lit cakes for the honoree and classmates.

Chauncey Carolyn Sue

Chauncey Holiness Church Tent Meeting Next Sunday

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church holds a tent revival near Morristown School starting Sunday July 25 at 8 pm. Evangelist Mrs Dorothy McKinney Sovereign of Beulah Heights Kentucky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney, leads with sister Elaine McKinney and Alma Hill assisting. Special music nightly. public invited. Rev Ray Pidcock of Chauncey pastors.

Chauncey Holiness Church Morristown Dorothy McKinney Sovereign Beulah Heights Andrew McKinney Elaine McKinney Alma Hill

Chauncey families note promotions and births

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Locke learn son Harold H. Locke is promoted to Sergeant in the Glider Infantry at Alliance Nebraska and another son Homer L. Locke with the Coast Guard Artillery in California plans a visit. Mr. and Mrs. George Keeton announce the birth of a daughter at The Plains with grandparents Riley Keeton and Charles C. Shields listed.

Chauncey J. H. Locke Harold H. Locke Alliance Nebraska George Keeton Margaret Shields the Plains Riley Keeton Charles C. Shields Ellis Ave

Visits in Detroit Chauncey

Mrs. Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey spent several weeks in Detroit with her daughters Mrs. Edna Branham and Mrs. Ethel Scott.

Detroit Chauncey Rhoda Oliver Edna Branham Ethel Scott

Needle Club To Meet Chauncey

Members of the Millfield Needle Club will be entertained tonight at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Patton in Millfield.

Needle Club Chauncey Millfield Elizabeth Patton

Soldier Charles Sharp arrives on furlough from Hawaii

Charles E. Sharp, stationed in Hawaii, arrives in Trimble for a 30 day furlough with his mother and relatives. He has served 21 months in the Army, 16 of which were in Hawaii, and will return to service on August 5. The piece notes the shorthand system dates to 63 B.C.

Glouster Pfe Charles E. Sharp Hawaii Trimble Charles

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