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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

2

Last-Minute Entries for Race Mount

Louisville notes a crowded field for the $75,000 race at Churchill Downs as up to 18 three year olds may enter the Kentucky Derby prep. Eastern contenders Jeep and Alexis from Christiana Farm appear poised to secure early position and surge in the final stretch, with Col. C. V. Whitney’s Jeep and Henry Lunger’s Alexis favored to finish strong.

Louisville Churchill Downs Kentucky Fighting Step Canada H. C. Hatch Toronto Distiller Fair Jester Kenilworth Farm Kenilworth Lad Bert G Col. C. V. Whitney Jeep Alexis Henry Lunger Christiana Farm

Spencer outpoints Figuero in Detroit boxing battle

Leon Spencer of Cleveland defeated Chucy Figuero of Los Angeles by decision in a 135 pound bout in Detroit. The bout ended after ten rounds with Spencer earning the victory on points.

Detroit Leon Spencer Cleveland Chucy Figuero Los Angeles

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMW Meeting Tonight at K of P Hall

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No.9 to the United Mine Workers holds regular meeting tonight at seven in the K of P hall. A potluck supper will be served. Mrs. Addie Tippie serves as president and all members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers P. Hall Addie Tippie

Tommy Bell Signs for Lamotta Bout at Madison Square Garden

Tommy Bell of Youngstown has signed to meet Jake Lamotta in a 10 round welterweight bout July 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Standings report lists American Association teams Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St Paul with varied records and one game scheduled in National Cincinnati Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Association Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Tommy Bell New York Youngstown Jake Lamotta Madison Square Garden National Club St. Louis Brooklyn i Chicago Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Pet Milwaukee -Acces Louisville Wes

Mel Ott Tops NL Batting Leaders by Wide Margin

New York Giants star Mel Ott leads the National League in batting at .379 after a strong week that included a 4-for-4 day against Boston. Tony Cuccinello tops the American League at .355 with a 24-point edge over runner-up George Case, aided by a four-hit week.

NEW York Mel Ott New York Giants Tony Cuccinello Chicago White Sox Ott Tommy Holmes Boston Whitey Murowski St. Louis Gigames Holmes Kurowski Cucccinello George Case Washington Tony Nick Etten

Vacation Bible School To Be Held at Plains Church

Rev. J. N. Lakin of The Plains Church of the Nazarene announced a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Plains Church starting this Monday. It runs two weeks for ages 4 to 21, weekdays 9 to 11 30 a m with games Bible stories lessons and handwork. Staff includes Goldie Gibson Ada Lakin for primary and beginners Elzina Wharton Le Master for Juniors and Lizzie Shafer Carrie Channel for Intermediates and Seniors. Community members are invited to attend.

Chauncey J. N. Lakin The Plains Church of the Nazarene Goldie Gibson Ada Lakin Elzina Wharton LeMaster Lizzie Shafer Carrie Channel

Dinner Guests and Conditions in Chauncey and Nearby Areas

Chauncey hosts a family dinner with Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret. Staff Sgt Kollister remains in hospital with favorable condition after a minor procedure. Navy husband Royden Kollister cited. Several local residents and guests from Glenford, Thurston, and Columbus attended these dinners. Meeting of the Millfield Needle Club was postponed to next Wednesday.

Chauncey Andrew Jackson Margaret Junner Mary John May Ave Aun Kollister Shell Melvin St. Moore Lower Flains Fering Arms Hospital Athens Lois Ann Shater Gery Royden Kollister Navy Lewis Johnson Converse St John Delong Glenford Ohio George Gabtriel Lower Plains Lily Price Thurston Earl Grant Floyd Phillips Columbus Tillie Six Millfield Needle Club Lizzie Patton Milfield

Skinner Rites Held At Millfield Sunday

Funeral services for Albert Skinner age 30 of Millfield were held Sunday afternoon at Millfield Church of Christ with Rev. Harvey Smith officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery. survivors include his wife Bautse a son and his extended family. The service was well attended with many unable to enter.

Chauncey Albert Skinner Milfield Dillonvale Steubenville Millfield Church of Christ Harvey Smith Kathleen Mingus Lar Isabelle Courtney Maplewood Johnn Blower Bautse Sarfimy

Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton IR

New York reports Senator Happy Chandler would be a reluctant commissionership candidate. Parachute school pitcher Rev Richard Moran earned a shutout in his first start. Col E R Bradley and Burning Dream prepare for the Kentucky Derby despite health concerns. Frankie Sinkwich's earlier college denial by the 3 0 1 C is mentioned as Navy reviews. Capt Ted Lyons, aging White Sox pitcher, to manage the Marine Flyers in Hawaii and attempt pitching if fit.

Hugh Fullerton New York Happy Chandler Fort Benning Col E. R. Bradley Byrneabond Burning Dream War Department Frankie Sinkwich Detroit Lions Fireball Frankie Ted Lyons White Sox Marine Flyers Hawaii

Burke Takes Golf Laurels At Youngstown

Former National Open champion Billy Burke won the first Youngstown Open at Youngstown Country Club with 148 over 36 holes despite cold wind and rain. Denny Shute finished one stroke back after a late bogey, as Burke led from the final hole.

Youngstown Billy Burke Cleveland Youngstown Country Club Burke Denny Shute Akron Shute Pittsburgh Heusser Pitts Burgh Pirates Alex Reds Akron Firestone Cincinnati Reds Ma Iteday Steve Pipoly Youngsheader Pirates Oppostown Tippecanoe Country Club Sitten Max Butcher Walter Beck Deacon McKech Johnny Malutic Struthers Nie Nick Strincevich Cincinnati New York Giants Boston Braves

Red Birds Fight For AA Flag After Rumor Of Resignation

The Columbus Red Birds surge into a fourth place tie in the American Association as they beat Kansas City 6-5 behind Art Lopatka’s four hit effort. Louisville wins both games to pull within half a game of Milwaukee, while Indianapolis extends lead with a 5-4 victory over Minneapolis.

Associated Press American Association Charlie Root Columbus Red Birds Birds Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Art Lopatka Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Colonels Brewers St Paul

Chandler Denies Resigning Baseball Commissioner Post

New York Senator A B Happy Chandler told a dinner audience that he would not resign as baseball commissioner when the time comes. He said the gathering, attended by Ford Frick Will Harridge and club presidents Larry MacPhail Horace Stoneham Branch Rickey, should not be treated as serious and urged criticism if due, while asserting he would be given a fair chance and would say no or yes when appropriate.

New York A. B Chandler Preaklents Ford Frick Will Harridge Larry MacPhail Horace Stoneham Branch Rickey

Kennard Sisters Earn Perfect Attendance Certificates

Chauncey Dover school presents perfect attendance certificates to Hazel Chauncey Juanita and Julia Ann Kennard daughters of Mr and Mrs Herbert Kennard Mary Drescher for not missing a day of the term They resided with grandparents Mr and Mrs F F Drescher in True town.

Chauncey Juanita Hazel Julia Ann Kennard Daughers Herbert Kennard Mary Drescher Chauncey-Dover F. F. Drescher Truetown

4 H Club To Meet GI Education Program Set

Girls 4 H Club to meet at 7 tonight at the home of Mrs Jeanette Blackford May Ave with seventh grade girls invited to join. Eisenhower announces a broad civilian education plan for soldiers awaiting return, including unit schools civilian institutes Army study centers and correspondence study.

Chauncey Jeanette Blackford May Avé Eisenhower United States Paris Ilps Army

PLAN BOND SHOW Dr ive boosts Seventh War Loan drive at Athens theaters

Fred Williams, manager of Schine Theaters in Athens, announces Free Movie Day on Wednesday at the Athena and Ohio Theaters to promote bond sales. Buy a bond to receive free tickets, with plans to emphasize accessibility of local theaters for bond purchases and support for war needs in the Pacific and postwar security.

Japan Fred Williams Schine Theaters Athens Athena Ohio Williams

Cooked a Fine Dinner Then Threw It To Doy

Irregular appetites and illness plagued a woman who avoided food and suffered swelling and constipation. A remedy claim, ERB-HELP with twelve herbs, is advertised by Athens Pharmacy promising relief and renewed life.

Athens

Esquire Wins Legal Battle Over Second Class Mail

The U S court of appeals ruled Postmaster General Walker had no right to revoke Esquire magazine’s second class mailing privileges. The ruling reversed a district court decision that upheld the denial citing indecent content. The court remanded for further proceedings. Esquire faces potential annual costs over $500,000 if privileges are lost.

Washington United States Court of Appeals Walker Esquire Magazine Postmaster General District Court

Wily Bill McKechnie Puts New Life in Old Timers

Sportswriter Jack Hand notes Deacon Bill McKechnie revitalizes the Reds with veteran pickups like Joe Bowman and Walter Beck helping to stretch an eight game winning streak. Pittsburg Pirates loom as major threat as majors resume play with Bucky Walters and Hal Newhouser among returning stars.

Wily Bill McKechnie Jack Hand Associated Press Deacon Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Wily Bill Redleg Joe Bowman McKechnie Athletics Giants Phillies Pirates Red Sox Cincinnati Bowman Brooklyn Walter Boom Boom Ed Heuesser Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Buccos St. Louis Browns A's Yanks Senators

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tremonte Ad

A vintage ad promotes Tremonte as a health aid for middle aged men. It claims a new medical formula of vitamins and mood enhancers restores vitality and pleasure, promising improved spirit and life quality. Sold by Gelber Drug Company and local druggists with label directions to follow.

Treemont Gelber Drug Company

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