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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

7

Athens VFW Wins Tenth Straight Over Newark

Athens VFW rode two big innings to 73 win over Newark, improving to a 10th victory this season. Wiseman allowed five Newark hits, fanning eight as Athens exploded for three runs in the first and four in the third, then sealed the game with a 7-0 lead before Newark dented the margin late. Olasin and Cartwright led Athens with multi run contributions, while Wakefield and Border provided key early scoring support. Newark’s Lopez collected two hits against Wiseman, who earned his eighth win despite a late Newark rally. Athens meets Lancaster Thursday at 6 p.m.

Athens VFW Newark Wisemen Olasin Border Reis Wakefeld Wakefield Barnes Gano Weer Cartwright J. Wakefield O'Neil Wiseman Suport Femalee Lopez Waseran Lancaster Olssin Awe

Rapp Wins Pony Meet With Net 71 On Handicap

Rapp shot an even hundred on the Country Club course Sunday but used a 29 handicap to finish with a 71 net, edging Steve Wilson and Harry Beckley who posted 72. Wilson had 84 gross with a 12 handicap, Beckley 85 with a 13 handicap, Darrel Selby tied for medalist with 82 but was 74 net for third, Ernest with a 23 handicap carded 97 for 18 holes.

Lowell Rapp Rapp Steve Wilson Harry Beckley Wilson Beckley Darrel Selby Ernesteens Selby

Jacksonville Mayor Warns Of Ordinance Enforcement

Jacksonville Mayor C. O. Brinkley warns residents of strict enforcement of new ordinances. Violators tearing down buildings must obtain permits, prove taxes paid, and clean up sites or face penalties. Bicycle riding on sidewalks will incur fines. Quarantined dogs must be leashed or be killed if running loose. Dumping garbage on vacant lots carries fines. Lot owners urged to remove grass and rubbish from vacant parcels.

Glouster Brinkley Jacksonville Jackson‘vie

Catholic Study Club Meets in Church Hall

Catholic Ladies Study Club met in Church Hall on Tuesday evening with 15 members present. Mrs John R Clark read a sacred passage and the group voted a contribution to Dan Rice S J for aid to the Mission in India. Mrs John McCreanor will host the next meeting in two weeks.

Glouster Ed Ley Catholic Ladies Study Club Church Hall John R. Clark Dan Rice S

Connie Keith To Take Prize Vacation Trip

Mrs. William Keith and daughter Connie will travel to Columbus on Wednesday to join a group of Columbus Citizens carriers for a vacation trip to Coney Island. Connie, carrier for the Columbus Citizens in Glouster, won the riding contest and will return home Thursday.

Glouster William Keith Connie Columbus Coney Island Keith

Tribe Band Makes Debut in Cleveland Tonight

Cleveland fans expect the Indians to unveil buckskin uniforms as they open a 15 game home stand against the Philadelphia Athletics. The American League slate shows no games yesterday while the National League results include Columbus beating Milwaukee 8 to 7 and Toledo routing Kansas City 11 to 1. Indianapolis defeated St. Paul 8 to 4.

L Pet St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Nilwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Toledo Brooklyn Aace Ees St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphiasburgh Ameren Teague Club Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Ie American Association Milwaukee TRIBE Indians Andainst Philadelphia Athletics

Old Settlers Prepare for Ninth Reunion

GLOUSTER The general committee of the Old Settlers Reunion organization will meet in the mayor's office in Jacksonville Friday for Spa to plan the Ninth Annual Reunion set for August 31 to September 2. The program is not finalized. Sunday will be churches day for unions. Monday will include a parade exhibits contests programs and concessions. Acting chairman C. O. Brinkley will run meetings and appoint subcommittees for the three day celebration.

C. O. Brinkley

Grangers Plan Pomeroy Trip For Sixth Degree

Grange master GLOUSTER-H E Jones says a Trimble Grange group will travel to Pomeroy Wednesday evening to receive the Sixth degree. Expect 25 to 30 from Trimble plus classes from Amesville Athens and other southeastern counties for a record class. Plan meeting at Earl Johnson’s Trimble garage at 6 p.m. Also Trimble Grange holds a regular meeting Saturday at 8 p.m.

Glouster H E Jones Trimble /Grange

Glouster Personalities Gather for Weekend Visits and Surgery

Glouster residents and visitors from Columbus Cleveland Detroit and Michigan linked weekend stays with hospital plans. Mrs Annie Schmidt and family returned home with Gunther relatives after a month visiting. Frank Franklin of Rutland among recent callers. Patient details note a major operation for a local resident with room 117 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Thomas Cox Lavera Himes Mary Edwin Nora Morris Elizabeth Murdock Barbara Jeans Jimmie Columbus Dave Cox F. iGunnther Annie Schmidt iMrs. Gunther Columbo J. A. Turkop Clevéland C. E. Turner Daniel Doyle Pennsylvania Homer Wess Herbert Homer Jr Corning Juanita Schwallback Carroll Roy Johnson Pleasant City Morgan Lewis Betty Kar Pinka Dianne Detroit Mich J. O. Moody Bishopville Ruth Wade Ruth Sellars Ella Sellars Clyde Sellars Millard Munden Cincinnati Herbert West Pryce Beckley Alvira Spires Glouster Jack Buhla Howard Phillips Yoe Franklin Rutland Bital Xurt Rode Farminton Gerald McFarland Phyllis Carolyn Plymouth Birl Me Farland Donald Hogue Northville Eugene Hogue Birl McFarland Michigan

Kiwanians Hold Second Outdoor Meet at State Park

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club plans its second outdoor summer meeting this evening at Jackson ville State Park. Social committee members are Mr and Mrs Enlow Grubbs Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and Mr and Mrs Roger Kitue.

Glouster Kiwanis Club State Park Jacksonville Enlow Grubbs Thomas Williams

Middletown Girls Dominate Western Tennis Open

Nancy Cox of Middletown beat Bonnie Lou Edwards of Milwaukee 6 3 6 1 in singles. Joan Whitley of Middletown defeated Margaret Tanner of Saginaw 6 2. In Junior Girls June Leighton of Middletown beat Sheila Shea of Milwaukee 6 2 6 4. An unrelated note mentions the King of England not allowed to enter the House of Commons.

Middletown Milwaukee Nancy Cox Bonnie Lou "Edwards Joan Whitley Margaret Tanner Saginaw Mich June Leighton Sheila Shea England House of Commons

Farm Is Purchased on Amesville Road Near Trimble

Mr H E Tones has sold his farm on the Amesville road east of Trimble to Mr and Mrs James A Parish of Hartville near Canton. The new owners were expected to occupy the place as a home in the fall.

Glouster H. E. Tones Amesville Road Trimble Tol James A. Parish Hartville Canton

Brooks Back After Losing Road Jaunt

The story details Major League pennant race tensions with St. Louis and Brooklyn tied for first and Chicago six games back as the National League schedule features road swings to the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field. Boston leads the American League by a slim margin as a tight race unfolds with contenders chasing a pennant.

Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Jack Hand Associated Press Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Boston Red Sox New York Giants Mel Ott Red Birds Brooks Eddie Dyer Polo Grounds Braves Ebbets Field

Saints Lose, Fall To Second In AA Chase

The American Association standings shift as Louisville rises to second after a 12-1 win over Minneapolis, aided by Al Flair’s doubled run in the eighth. Jerry Witte belts his 26th homer as Toledo improves with an 18-4 victory over St Paul, while Indianapolis widens its lead.

Saints Associated Press Louisville St. Paul Toledo Jerry Witte Indianapolis Minneapolis al Flair Jim Gleeson Apostles Madhens Kansas City Witte Broad Columbus Redbirds Milwaukee

Swim Classes Open Tonight in Athens Recreation Program

City recreation director Harry Lackey announced a new non swimmers class for adults and children starting tonight. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 30 to 5 30 p m with Joy Morrison guiding instruction. Students pay entry, while the program covers instruction costs at Crystal Pool. Also announced is a tennis exhibition featuring Jim Enoch versus Ronald Bambeck, two out of three sets. The American Legion team opens county playoffs against New Straitsville here Wednesday, aiming to avenge a 5 3 loss, with Athens and Nelsonville vying for regional play at Logan next week. New Legion uniforms, scarlet and grey, were funded by Fred R Beasley.”

Harry Lackey City Recreation Athens Lackey Joy Morrison Crystal Pool Jim Enoch Ronald Bambeck Canton Bambeck Canton McKinley American Legion New Straitsville Nelsonville Logan

Loyal Daughters Party Hosts at Church of Christ

Mrs Sylvia Maxwell and Mrs Mary King will host a Loyal Daughters party at the Church of Christ social roots Friday evening at 7 30 o clock.

Glouster Sylvia Maxwell Mary King Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Classified Phone 0242 Advertisements Murky Notice

Classified ad rates explain how to place notices including obituaries and cards of thanks. It notes per-line charges, multiple insertions, and deadlines, urging careful submission by 10:00 a.m for same-day Bun-Gay edition and 3:00 p.m. Saturday insertions, with references submitted as copies.

Zee Times Times Tees Co Empany aDargets Tate

Wally Schang resigns as Marion manager in Ohio league

Marion Ohio reported Wally Schang former major league catcher resigned Monday as manager of the Marion team in the Ohio State Baseball League. He had led the club since May 30 1945 after a seventh loss in eight starts placing Marion seventh with 38 victories 50 defeats. No successor named by team president W Dexter Havens.

Marion Wally Schang Ohio State Baseball League Schang W. Dexter Havens

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