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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1943

Page

5

Pirates Beat Dodgers as Vaughan's Inside Park Homer Decides Game

In a late dramatic turn at Forbes Field Augie Galan and Arky Vaughan powered a 10th inning rally. Vaughan hit an inside the park homer to lift the Pirates over the Dodgers 6 to 2 and prevent Brooklyn from closing in on first place as St Louis won 6 3 against Boston.

Augie Galan Arky Vaughan Klyn Dodgers Dodgers Forbes Field E Pirates Vinceaggio Max Butcher Dixie Aker Vaughan Bill Brandt Brooklyn Butt Billy

Fragmentary OCR Note from Local Paper

A garbled OCR snippet mentions burial and a few names such as John and Mrs. pston along with scattered place hints. Details are unclear, but the fragment notes a burial event and a day of observance.

League Leader Highlights May 14 Baseball Stats

National leaders include Brartine Musial of St Louis and Vaughn of Brooklyn with 76 runs. Herman and Nicholson top American leaguers for 6 runs batted in while Wakefield of Detroit leads with 121 hits. Stephens of St Louis shows 14 home runs and Grove of Chicago leads pitching.

Vaughan Brooklyn Uns Herman, Soklyn Nicholson Chicago Etten Newark Wakefield Detroit Stephens Souis Tolen Case Washton Grove

Local society notes from Rock and Dexter communities

A summary of short visits, family updates, illness notices, and travel in Rock and Dexter areas. Residents include Mrs Edmondster admitted to hospital in Columbus, D V Morris seriously ill at Sheltering Arms Hospital, physicians listed, veterans visiting families, and numerous relatives traveling to Tennessee Texas and Ohio for care, camp, or home gatherings.

Baseball Standings and Scores From Evening Games

The standings list shows Cincinnati 8 to Philadelphia 2 in 10 innings, New York 4 over Chicago 3, Brooklyn 10 over Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 6 over Boston 3, with American League results New York 5 over Chicago 2, St. Louis 7 over Boston 1, Philadelphia 2 over Detroit 1. Milwaukee 6 over Columbus 1 and Indianapolis 8 over St Paul 1. Louisville Minneapolis postponed.

National Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston American Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Club Pet Cincinnati Chicago Ae Philadelphia Sane American Club Cleveland Waenwwen Heenan Ween Pes Eewwe Philadelphia Association Club L Pet Milwaukee Manene Indianapolis Saene Minneapolis Louisville Oaeeewee St. Paul Ee Eeewne Kansas City

Albany Social And Personal

Mrs. Will Jacobs of Wellston spent 11 days with sister Jane Dowd Dailey. Lynn Moore of New Matamoras and other relatives visited Albany hosts. Several families traveled to Columbus Dayton and Dayton for visits and business. Blanche Chesser opened a lunch room in Albany Bank Building. Frank Stevens ill with infected foot. Sweeney family visiting Sweeney parents. Patty Sweeney returned from Dayton.

Albany Will Jacobs Wellston Jane Dowd Dailey Lynn Moore New Matamoras Charles McGonagle Marijean Ernest Tedrow Lloyd Hamden Will Cline Worley Dayton Cline C. A. Parker Kenneth Columbus Audrey Morris Ben Wander Parker J. S. Parker Plain City Albert Leadinghaus Mona Jean Greta June Thursay Leadinghaus Clovis Chesser Junior Chesser Jimmie Dana_ Bolin Athens Armor Chesser Lynn Lucille Stinson Johnnie Blanche Chesser Bank Main Street Frank Stevens Clarence Sweeney George Sweeney Sweeney Patty

Mrs Becca Haning Dies in Dayton

Chauncey born Becca Haning aged 85 longtime Athens County resident died Monday night at her son Roy Maning home in Dayton. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Richland Avenue Church Athens with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by two sons Roy Dayton and Dow near Jerseyville six grandchildren three great grandchildren. husband George preceded her in death along with daughter Gertrude and son Jess. Sisters Mrs Karns Chauncey and Mrs Emma Farrow Wilam Alabama also survive.

Chauncey Becca Haning Hattie Karns Athens County Roy Maning Dayton Richland Ave Athens W. Union St Dwight Dale Richard Iceland George Gertrude Jess Karns Emma Farrow Wylam Alabama

Redlegs Cup Finale From Phillies 8-2

Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Ray Mueller homered twice driving in six. Ray Starr pitched his tenth win, while Newt Kimball struggled after a late call to Milwaukee. The Reds will host Boston's Braves in a twilight night doubleheader and the proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.

Cincinnati Casey Stengel Boston Braves Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters Johnny Vander Meer Reds Jim Tobin Boston Great Lakes Naval Training Center Mickey Cochrane Braves American Red Cross Philadelphia Phils Ray Mueller Jack Kraus Mueller Newt Kimball Phil Milwaukee Brewers Ray Starr Philadelphia Murtaugh Northey Triplett Wasdell Neems Dahlgren Btewart Was Kimball Omocto Eyrich Livingston Brewster Prey McCormick Mesner Bok DePhillips Tom Ninascune Kimball Tipton Frey Starr Miller Kraus

Courtney Rites Held Sunday Afternoon

Chauncey Ohio funeral for Harvey Courtney age 72 lifelong resident died Friday of a heart attack was held Sunday at the First Church of Christ. Dr Floyd Faust led the service and burial was in Nye Cemetery by Stout Funeral service. Pallbearers were four sons a son in law and a grandson. Survivors include widow Minnette Courtney four sons two daughters nine grandchildren and a sister.

Herbert Pendergrass Minnette Courtney Florence Pendergrass Christine Brown John Shafer

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Gunder Haage Tour

New York report notes Haegg's 4:05.3 mile renewing interest in his American tour. Mentions Aug. 14 meet by Minnesota A A U, Princeton track record trial, and Triboro Stadium events Aug. 18 or 19. Covers Gil Dodds tour end, Bill Hulse toward Cleveland or Cincinnati, Gloria Callen viewership, pro football holdout Andy Farkas, Cubs outfielder Harry Lowrey nickname origin, and remarks on Markson comeback, Joe Louis putt speed, Kavako Pyhala claims two ski wins over Haegg, Bainbridge Army Flying School stars led by Howard Jones, and Callahan backing Rice vs Haegg rematch.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Gunder Haega Minnesota A. A. U Washington Asa Bushnell Princeton Triboro Stadium Gil Dodds Kavako E. Pyhala Fort Sill Okla Gunder Haegg Europe Bainbridge Army Flying School Howard Jones Grid Colgate Pfc Charlie Callahan Peterson Field Cole Greg Rice Rice Gunder Haege Greg

Glouster Girl Scouts End Week at Lancaster Camp

Glouster group of Girl Scouts spent last week at Ki-y-ro camp near Lancaster. Scouts listed include Cynthia Vernon Shirley Andrews Shirley Stevens Ruth Ann Thompson Sara Jane Witham Martha Jean Yount and Rita Ann Darling Ruth Ann Thompson fell ill and returned home. others completed the two week camp stay.

Glouster Ki-y-ro Lancaster Cynthia Vernon Shirley Andrews Shirley Stevens Ruth Ann Thompson Sara Jane Witham Martha Jean Yount Rita Ann Darling

Family Notes From Glouster and Nearby

Mrs Charles Kittle Jr and family have returned from Shelter ing Arms Hospital on Saturday. Mr Kittle returned from Bowling Green Kentucky where he serves in the Army Air Corps and attends Western Kentucky State Teachers College. Grandparents of newborn Charles Curtiss born July 20 are Roy Knight and Mr and Mrs Charles Kittle Sr of Glouster. Great grandmother is Mrs Sophia Nagle. Bobby Marshall stationed at Brooklyn NY is furloughing at his Columbus home. Mrs Ralph Gatcher reports her husband has been assigned to a six week course in Chester PA.

Glouster al Craft Camp Col Ins Colorado Hammer Field Fresno Cal Kenneth Bingman Nashville Charles Kittle Ensign Richard Vaughn Thomas Vaughn Naval Air Training Center Corpus Christi Texas United States Naval Reserve Vaughn San Diego Charles Kittle Jr Yon Sheltering Arms Hospital Kittle Bowling Green Kentucky Army Air Corps Western Kentucky State Teachers College Charles Curtiss Roy Knight Charles Kittle Sr Sophia Nagle Ralph Gatcher Chester

Goiter Operations Reported for Mrs Gaskalla and Mrs Dunlap

Mrs. Joe Gaskalla entered Grant Hospital in Columbus last week and was operated on today to remove a goiter. Mrs. Delmer Dunlap had an operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens on Monday morning.

Glouster Joe Gaskalla Grant Hospital Columbus Delmer Dunlap Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Birthday Dinner in Glouster Honors 82nd Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. C. A Vernon of Glouster and relatives from Athens McArthur and Amesville celebrated at Bert Carpenter’s Amesville Road home. The event honored Mr. Vernon on his 82nd birthday with gifts from his children and a gift from Jesse Sharp.

Glouster C. A Vernon James Williams Floyd Athens James Pilcher James David Becky McArthur Clyde Vernon Athens R. D Mary Ann Bailey Athens Bert Carpenter Amesville Road

WSCS to Meet at Mrs E H Taylors Lawn

The W S C S of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs E H Taylors home on the lawn with a pot luck dinner Thursday evening July 29. Devo tions and a business session follow the meal. Circle leaders and members are invited to attend bringing a dish and table service.

Glouster Methodist Church E. H Taylor

Grace Savage Son Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Van Dorn

Chauncey resident Mrs Grace Sav age was informed that her son John Leonard Savage now stationed at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi has been promoted to sergeant.

Chauncey Grace Savage John Leonard Savage Camp van Dorn Miss

Fight Results at Newark Providence Chicago Reported Scores

In Newark New Jersey Pvt Steve Vaccarelli 134 1 2 defeated Eddie Dow 137 1 2 in a points decision. In Providence Rhode Island Jackie Wilson 128 1 2 beat Tony Casto 130 3 4 on points. In Chicago Harry Teaney 138 defeated Al Gomez 134 1 2 on points.

Newark N. J Steve Vaccarelli New York Eddie Dow Providence R. I Jackie Wilson Pittsburgh Tony Casto Woonsocket Chicago Harry Teaney Cleveland al Gomez

Indians Regain Punch as They Hit Washington Hard

The Cleveland Indians regained form with 12 hits including four doubles and a triple to beat the Washington Senators 7 to 3. Jim Bagby earned his tenth victory as Cleveland moved into sole fourth place, three games behind the Senators. Cris Hackett led the attack with three singles while Ray Mack moved up in the lineup and contributed a single, double, two RBIs and two runs.

Rooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves New York Yankees Jake Wade Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Aicher Ray Mueller Cincinnati Reds New Yorkers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Bob Muncrief Washington Jim Bagby Tribe Senators Indians Early Wynn Milt Haefner Alex Carresque

Glouster Personalities Share Weekend Visits Across Cities

Glouster residents host relatives and friends from Columbus Dayton Cleveland Akron and nearby towns over the weekend Several visitors include Mrs Jess Ryan Miss Edna Sanders Mrs F Clark Taylor and Gill Piper Mrs Ernest Vernon C A King Mae Putnam George Marquis Sr and others All return journeys noted with family connections in the region

Home Made Putter Delivers McSpaden Victory in Tam Open

Harold Jug McSpaden used a self made weighted putter to win the Tam Open by one stroke in a playoff against Buck White. He sank a 20 foot birdie on the 18th to finish one under par and earned 2000 dollars while White took 1400. Tournament officials auctioned his ball for 4000 but refused to sell the putter. He heads to Detroit for the Ryder Cup against Walter Hagen on August 7 and 8.

Buck White Greenwood Miss. Jug White Jug Philadelphia Detroit Walter Hagen Challenger

Wakefield Tops Junior Loop Hitting Leaders

New York Detroit rookie Wakefield leads the American League with a .326 batting average, narrowly edging Guy Curtright. In the National League, Stan Musial tops at .346 after 15 hits in 35 at bats. Other players including Leon Culberson Roy Cramer Johnny McCarthy and Eric Tipton move into the top 19 in their leagues.

New York Wakefield Detroit Jesse Flores Athletics Tiger Swatamith Pirade Guy Curtright White Sox Curtright Vern Stephens Browns Billy Herman Brooklyn Leon Culberson Red Sox Roy Cramer Johnny McCarthy Braves Eric Tipton Cincinnati

Hoosiers and Brews Clash In First-Place Showdown

Milwaukee leads Indianapolis by a game and a half as they meet in a pivotal doubleheader in Milwaukee. Milwaukee topped Columbus 6 to 1 while Indianapolis defeated St Paul 8 to 1 last night. Weather halted Louisville versus Minneapolis. Toledo and Kansas City had no schedule.

Associated Press Milwaukee Indianapolis American Association Indians Columbus Redbirds St Paul

Chauncey Auxiliary Members Attend District Convention

Twenty Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers attended the district convention in Buchtel with groups from Glouster Murray City Jacksonville Hocking The Plains Monday Longstreth and Buchtel Mrs Sylvia Wallace The Plains district president led the program Prizes went to oldest member Mrs Mary Chesser Glouster aged 89 and youngest Mrs Dorothy Humphrey age 19 Door prize went to Mrs Anna Winefordner A social evening followed with refreshments Chauncey attendees listed by name

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Buchtel Glouster Murray City Jacksonville Hocking the Plains Longstreth Sylvia Wallace Mary Chesser Dorothy Humphrey Anna Winefordner Betty Pincelli Virginia Hillyer Betty Barnhouse Ruth Nelson Dorothy Lyons Elsie Lyons Pansy Lanning Goldie Fink Elizabeth Slisher Jessie Johnson Lena Cunningham Vergie Wadley Fay Lenigar Ollie Hillyer Edna Courtney Alice Hamilton Elsie Walker Addie Tippie Flo Mullins Myrtle Tippie

Send Delegates to Buchtel Convention

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers held their convention at Buchtel with 89 present and eight locals represented. District president Sylvia Wallace led the meeting with reports and talks by local presidents. The next meeting is planned for October at The Plains. Attendees from here included Sylvia Wallace Verna Tinkham Lelia Shrieves Mary McGee Marie Haning Ruth Glass Carrie Brooks Helen West Francis Coon Clara Wallace Violet Bryan Bernice Tinkham Anna May Eneix.

the Plains United Mine Workers of America Buchtel Sylvia Wallace Anna Winefordner Tei Glouster Verna Tinkham Lelia Shrieves Mary McGee Marie Haning Ruth Glass Carrie Brooks Helen West Francis Coon Clara Wallace Violet Bryan Bernice Tinkham Anna May Eneix

Personal Mentions From Chauncey Area Visitors and Relatives

Personal notes list visits and relatives in Chauncey and nearby areas. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. A L Jandes and Miss Margaret Jandes spending Sunday near Cincinnati, and Mrs Lawrence Reeves visiting Chauncey from Nelsonville. Additional visits span Columbus and Athens connections with local families and funeral attendance.

A. L. Jandes Margaret Jandes Chauncey Westboro Cincinnati Jandes A. L. Goodwin Lawrence Reeves Nelsonville Sura ‘Tucker Converse St Eloise Tucker Bessie Tope Ruth Lester Columbus Daisy Syx Dayton Ella Cunningham Mill St Luella Preston Charles Fairport Harbor Elizabeth Waldie May Ave Evelyn Burt Athens Thomas Oliver Ruth Wharton Hedges Centerbury Wilford Henry Inlaw Donald Henry Kate Blackston Orbiston Harvey Courtney Gilbert Courtney Clifford Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Carl Shafer Ellis Ave

Chauncey Social Includes Ice Cream and Guests

Mr and Mrs Orville Crabtree hosted a Saturday night gathering in Chauncey with friends and family. Attending were Ace Wade and daughter Carolyn, Emmanuel Crabtree and children Raymond Ralph Ronnie and Phyllis, Orville Crabtree and children Orville Jr Johnny and Grace Ann, plus Francis Everett of Detroit.

Chauncey Orville Crabtree Ace Wade Carolyn Emmanuel Crabtree Raymond Ralph Ronnie Phyllis Orville, Jr Johnny Grace Ann Francis Everett Detroit

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Aughan Homer By Ted Meier Elen Ten Ain Furs Baby Heen Andy Pston Ring Fry Eland John League National Brartine—Musial St. Loui Wits—Musial Ott Oklyn Itching Sewell Lee Detroit Gutteridge Point Rock Edmondster Aspital Foster Ily Turner Ster D. V. Morris John Radekin John Levis Blanche Mulholand Wilkesse Raymond West Illicothe Lena Knapp Morrisse Charles McClain Tennessee Mina ‘Rry Elizarge Harley Pickett, Jr Wednes Georg Avia Lester Spires Nnly Rocky Hill S. Selby McCann Dexter John W. Bable Bable Ifornia Adcliff Walter Canode Dex C. C. Canode W. M Social and Personal Becca Hanning Phillies America Columbus Circle Fullerton’s Sports Roundup R. 1 Evening Gloria Callen Spectator Gloria Andy Farkas Redskins Harry Lowrey Cubs Peanuts Harry Los Angeles Harry Markson Mike Jacobe Joe Louis Pop and the Family Coes Jacqueline Marva Glouster Girl Scouts Lancaster Camp Bobby Marshall N. Y WSCS Cleveland Indians Jess Ryan C. F. Wallace Edna Sanders F. Clark Taylor Gill Piper Taylor C. M. Clark Ernest Vernon Steubenville Cecil Harrison Akron O. A. Chevalier Ed Kurtzman Dora Louis Harry Charles Kurtzman Galion Ohio George Kurtzman Crestline Robert Spangler Shelby Leonard Smith Nathan Brewer Trimble Betty Smith Orvill Bingman C. L. Koons Lester Finley Somerset Lumbago Rolland Nagle Sanford Nagle Obe Sisk J. E. Anderson Myron Marquis Barberton McSpaden Harold (Jug) McSpaden Pasadena Calif Junior Loop Chauncey Auxiliary Patra Nye Chevrolet Eddie Algeo N. Court ST
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