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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1946

Page

7

Dodgers Open Series For Loop Lead

Dodgers square off with St Louis tonight at Ebbets Field in a crucial three game set. Leo Durocher tabs Rube Melton to oppose Howie Pollet as Brooklyn seeks to widen their lead while St Louis hopes to rebound after recent losses.

Ralph Roden Presa Sporta St. Louis Cardinal Red Birds Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Leo Durocher Ee Rooks St.ouis Rube Melon Odgers Eddie Dyer Dodgers Howie Pollet Brooks Melton Brooklyn Pete Reser St. Louis Durocher Reiser Hank Behrman Ial Gregg

Markets Noon Tocks And Any Canyon Produce Prices

Cincinnati produce market reports list wholesale eggs with standard grades and current receipts, fowl prices by weight for white and brown eggs, various chicken categories and weights, and pricing for roosters, spring chickens, and fryers.

Cincinnati

Hemlock Vicinity Personal News Notes and Announcements

Hemlock notices announce birth of Richard Max to Mr and Mrs James McCoy dated July 45, engagement of Goldie Conn Windham to Lee BR Suiter son of Mr and Mrs R G Suiter and details of local residents travel and family events. Kenneth Stallings and David return from Coalville Utah with their brother Jack's body. Other visits and condolences noted among Hemlock residents and surrounding towns.

Hemlock Mrs. James McCoy Richard Max Arthur Essex Goldie Conn Windham Lee BR. Suiter Nashville Tenn G. Suiter Miss Conn S. T. Conn Albany Suit Kenneth Stallings David Coalville Utah Corning Jack James Painesville Kenneth Charles Akron Ina Musick Lillian Musick Zanesville Henry Ewing Albert Gleason

Trimble Grange Plans Thursday Work Session

Trimble Grange set an all day Thursday session to work on the new home. Four new candidates were admitted to membership and those unable to attend the full day were asked to join in the afternoon. A light luncheon was served at the close of the meeting.

Glouster Trimble Grange Srange

WSCS Meeting Held at Methodist Church

The WSCS monthly gathering met in the Methodist Church Auditorium in Glouster Thursday night at 8. Mrs. Ed Kurtzman led devotions. Reports on the Lancaster ramp were given by Mrs. E. E. Munden and Mrs. M. Gamwell. Benediction by Mrs. A. Wm. Gamwell preceded refreshments in the social rooms.

Glouster WSCS Methodist Church Ed Kurtzman E. E. Munden M. Gamwell Lancaster A. WM. Gamwell C. A. Pride Elizabeth Ellis Clara Golding Byron Conway

Elizabeth Robinson Rites Are Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church. The Sunday School class Willing Workers, CTU members, and local residents attended. Dorothy Howard and Isabel Vernon sang two duets. Rev. Eugene Brown delivered a sermon titled A Christian's Death. Burial followed in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Elizabeth Robinson CTU Dorothy Howard Sabel Vernon Eugene Brown

Wuskingum Outing Planned by Lodge Members

The Past Nobles Stands Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will travel to the Muskingum River on Thursday for an all day meeting at Earl Morris cottage. A potluck dinner is planned and members must provide their own transport. Those attending should meet at Odd Fellow Hall between 9 and 9 30 a m.

Glouster Nobles Stands Club Marcellite Rebekah Muskingum River Earl Morris Cottage Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow

McGirr Shower Planned by Glouster Couple

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Clark announce a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McGirr (formerly Miss Alice Clark) on Wednesday July 31 at 7 pm at the bride’s parents’ home 49 Locust Street Glouster They invite members of the 1946 Glouster High junior class graduating class the Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A and Rev Eugene Brown and family.

Glouster John F. Clark Clarence McGirr Alice Clark Locust St Clark Glouster High School UMW of A. At Eugene Brown Methodist Church

Glouster Personal News Highlights Visitor Hustle

Miss Patty Rader of Washington DC visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Bryson and great grandmother Mrs C M Clark. Mr and Mrs Daryl Jones of West Lafayette spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Allison Jones. Grace Ann Kearns of Jacksonville visits the Jones home. Mr and Mrs H E Jones Mrs Fred Hamber and daughter Karla Mae travel to Columbus to visit Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy. Their daughter Mary Louise returns home with the Joneses.

Glouster Patty Rader Washington, D. C W. W. Bryson C. M. Clark Daryl Jones West Lafayette Mr. Jones Allison Jones Grace Ann Kearns Jacksonville Jones H. E. Jones Fred Hamber Karla Mae Columbus Marvin Murphy Mary Louise Mrs. Jones

Steinmetz Visits Glouster Saturday

L. R. Steinmetz of Akron visited Glouster on Saturday with his family. Former Glouster residents recall him as the former manager of the slaughter house for the late J. W. Storklein who owned a local grocery and meat store.

Glouster L. R

Pride couple visits Adelphi Sunday reunion with dental school mate

Dr and Mrs C A Pride visited Adelphi Sunday to see Dr Earl Swineheart of Baltimore who was visiting his father marking his 100th birthday. Swineheart and Pride were classmates in dental school.

Glouster C. A. Pride Adelphi Earl Swineheart Baltimore Dr . Pride

Rebekah Lodge Invited To Attend Picnic

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Past Noble Grands Club of the Nineveh Rebekah Lodge will hold its annual picnic at Jacksonville State Park starting August 30 at 5 p.m. Members and guests are asked to bring table service and a covered dish.

Glouster Jacksonville Past Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville State Park

Rogers Memorial Class Social at Methodist Church

The Rogers Memorial Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m An impromptu program will be presented and refreshments served.

Glouster Rogers Memorial Methodist Sunday School

Dodger Win Cuts Giant Ohio Lead

Joe De Stefano delivered a 12th inning bases loaded triple to lift the Zanesville Dodgers past the Richmond Roses 2 to 1, driving in the go ahead run plus another earlier single. Hank Williams fanned 11 as Lima beat the Giants 6 to 0. Jack Trude earned his 12th win as Newark defeated Middletown 4 to 1. At Marion, the Cardinals crushed Dayton 13 to 3.

Associated Press Zanesville Dodgers Springfield Giants Joe de Stefano Joel Dodgers Richmond Roses Lima Hank Williams Terriers Giants Jack Trude Naewark Middletown Reds Marion Cardinals Dayton Indians

Indians Open Boston Series Amid Slump and Big Local Crowd

Cleveland faces a tough three game set with the pace setting Boston Red Sox after a double defeat to Washington. Steve Gromek seeks his fifth win as Joe Dobson starts for Boston while 60 000 fans are expected at Lakefront Stadium for the opener. Buddy Lewis delivered a 10th inning homer to win 2 1 in Washington and a seven run third helped Boston to an 8 4 win.

Ers New York Giants Ken Trinkle Don Johnson Rod Chipman Cub Giants New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Earl Caldwell Bob Kennedy Yanks Orval Grove Nats Early Wynn Detroit Tigers Freddie Hutchinson Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Lake Luther Knorr Philadelphia Yast Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies St. Lows Browns Red Sox Cleveland Indians Tribesmen Washington Nationals Ted Williams Sox Redskins Washington Bill Veeck Lakefront Stadium Steve Gromek Joe Dobson Buddy Lewis Joe Berry

PLAYERS MEET ON CONTRACT PROBLEMS

Fullerton's Roundup notes conflict between Detroit Tigers executives and the Briggs family, mentions possible Bucky Harris move, LSU eyeing Jeff Adams from Memphis, teen tennis prodigy Laura Lou John drawing comparisons to Helen Wills, Arlington Classic pace vs Derby and Dwyer, and Dixie Walker homering off Bucky Walters after NL meeting duties.

Sid Feder Hugh Fullerton, Jr NEW York Red Trautman Briggses Detroit Tigers Bucky Harris Louisiana State Jeff Adams Messick High Memphis Laura Lou John Jersey Helen Wills

Baseball moguls mull minimum wage pension and reform plan

Baseball owners and players map a five point reform program including a $5,500 minimum wage, a pension fund, and contract guarantees. National and American League delegates outline details, seek grievance procedures, and plan joint talks before Labor Day as they push toward direct negotiations rather than unionization.

Jack Hand NEW York Leoagus Chicago Dixie Walker Brooklyn Marty Marion St. Louis Billy Herman Boston A. B. Chandler Johnny Murphy Joe Kuhel Mel Harder Cleveland Ford Frick National Will Harridge Mallon Roy Hughes Phillies The

Legion Play Moves Into Second Day

The 17th annual Ohio Junior American Legion baseball tournament entered its second day with 12 district champions at stake. Teams defeated yesterday joined today’s openers, with two losses wiping a club from championship contention. Cleveland beat Columbus 14 to 3, Cincinnati downed Pemberville 10 to 4, Akron topped Springfield 5 to 2, Zanesville beat Lisbon 4 to 0, Portsmouth routed Delphos 23 to 0, and Mansfield defeated Lancaster 3 to 0 as Mansfield, Cincinnati, Zanesville, Delphos, and Cleveland Akron slated midday and afternoon games.

Delaware Lisbon Portsmouth Springfield Lancaster Pemberville Columbus Mansfield Cincinnati Zanesville Delphos Cleveland Delphos

Indians Win Fourth Game From Brewers

Ed Klieman pitched a four hitter to lead the Indians to a 6-1 victory over Milwaukee. Chet Wieczorek had three hits in the series to bolster the Tribe as they push toward the American Association pennant. Burwell plans Derringer or Hutchings to face Ewald Pyle tonight. Louis villy also won 9-6 and St Paul defeated Columbus 8-2.

Associated Press Paul Derringer Milwaukee Indianapolis Indians Brewers Bill Burwell Derringer Chet Wieczorek Tribe Louisville Minneapolis Jack Albright St. Paul Columbus Tom Sunkel Saints Johnny Rizzo Genell Mauch Toledo Kansas City Earl Jones

Extra Day Added To Swimming Class

The swimming class for non-swimmers in Athens County will have a third day, with sessions on Wednesday added. Harry Lackey, recreation director, announced the extension due to high turnout, with 30 participants already enrolled. The program, funded by the recreation department, covers instruction while students pay for pool entry at Crystal pool.

American Association Pat Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Aransas City Milwaukee Minneapolis ATL Teledome Columbus IL Pet Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Mers Harry Lackey Recreation Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Lackey Pittsburgh Wed Crystal Pool York Washington Athens County Cleveland

Boxing Draw After Knockdown In Canton Ring

Harvey Dubs of Detroit floored Vince Turpin of Canton for a nine count in a ten round bout last night but the fight ended in a draw. Turpin built an edge in earlier rounds while Dubs rallied in the final moments.

Canton Harvey Dubs Detroit Vince Turpin Turpin

Evicted Man Moves Into Center Field

Cleveland Indians add an outfielder after housing shortage. William Stengel, 56, claiming kin to Casey Stengel, moves a tent into League Park center field where the Indians’ swing band performs. President Bill Veeck offers shelter with no rent. Stengel says he will stay until another home is found.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians William Stengel Casey Stengel Brooklyn Dodgers League Park Indians Bill Veeck Stengel

Butler County schools report 14 vacant teaching positions

Butler County schools superintendent Carl H. Shanks announced 14 vacant teaching posts across 11 rural high schools. The list includes anticipated openings in core subjects as the district seeks qualified staff to fill the gaps.

Butler Wilmington Carl H. Shanks Butler County

Radio Highlights Show FM Gains Lag AM Promise

Postwar interest in FM broadcasting remains limited versus AM. FCC data show similar license activity in both bands, with 232 AM construction permits issued this year and 456 FM conditional licenses, 68 as construction permits. FM home receivers lag despite output, June production at 17 273 units blamed on wood cabinet shortages. Evening radio lineup includes NBC CBS ABC and Mutual programs with music drama and talks.

New York Federal Comunications Commission Washington Radio Manufacturers Association Turing NBC Margaret Whiting and Frolics Judy Fred Waring CBS Godfrey China ABC Sum Abner Sammy Kaye Nick Carter

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