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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
7
Ohio University plans a six game gridiron schedule for next fall after a two year lapse. Athletic Director Don Chen announced the booked games include Bowling Green Western Michigan Cincinnati at Miami Murray State or Murray Ky Baldwin Wallace. Additional opponents may be added if arrangements allow.
Boston AP report outlines Braves dealings with Medwick and Pyle from this season. It notes exchange for Clyde Kluttz and mentions other rumored moves including Mort Cooper for the Cardinals, plus editorials on pennant race implications and club payroll concerns as teams rebuild rosters.
Brooklyn 5 New York 5 Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 Boston 1 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 3 Detroit 2 Chicago 4 Cleveland 3 Minneapolis 5 Columbus 9 St Paul 7 Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville 4
Columbus report notes Wantha Davis of Chickasha Oklahoma 28 year old mother and wife applies to the Ohio racing commission for a jockey license claiming no law bars women from riding. She hopes to ride at Beulah Park on the final day of the meeting in Grove City as men comment that she must take her chances with the rest of the riders.
The Cleveland Rams announce the signing of Bob Waterfield, former UCLA quarterback and husband of actress Jane Russell. A three time All Pacific Coast Conference selection, Waterfield was Rams' second pick in 1943 but military service delayed signing. He played at UCLA before serving, then returned to college football.
League leaders show Boston atop batting with Holmes at 80 hits and Elliott of Pittsburgh driving 42 RBIs. Lombardi of New UK paces home runs with 13 as stolen bases spread among several players. Cooper of Boston records pitching marks amid uneven data.
Listing of batting and pitching leaders includes Etten New York with 33 RBIs and Stirnweiss New York with 52 hits while Stephens St Louis has 10 runs and Case Washington 23 stolen bases and Ferriss Boston along with Borony New York 8 1 as pitchers.
Hoop Jr. the Kentucky Derby winner is the early 8-5 favorite for the 58th Preakness at Pimlico as about 50,000 fans expected. Pavot and Polynesian loom as contenders with Burning Dream unlikely to run due to leg cuts from the Derby. Several horses, including Darby Dieppe and The Doge, join a strong lineup chasing the nation’s oldest stakes race.
Fullerton's Roundup reports Bill Hulse aiming for national AAU outdoor mile title with training near Norfolk Virginia and a 338 golfer field eyeing Athens Country Club course. Also mentions Morton Klein's prize pool and a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. Willie Patterson of Millfield.
Minute sports page notes Carroll Widdoes, Ohio State football coach, posted a best golf score of 70 at the University Gray course. He hopes to repeat the figure on Saturdays next fall. The Yankees consider calling up Steve Kuk from Newark if no trade is completed by tonight’s deadline amid outfield shortages. Lt. Joe Petritz, ex public relations for Notre Dame, is tied to athletic program duties while cadet-focused reports reference pre-flight schools and wing assignments.
Mrs. Walter Kempton formerly Virginia Burne and Taylor Ridge native died Sunday in Grant Hospital Columbus half hour after birth of a six pound son. Funeral held Wednesday in Chillicothe with burial there. Survived by husband infant son Steven Wayne mother Elizabeth Dearth sister Mrs. Charles Kern Columbus half sister Joanne Dearth at home and three half brothers. Also present were Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis and daughter Shirley and Mrs Cora Davis Jacksonville formerly of Taylor Ridge community.
Mrs Sylvester Hammond of Chauncey received a letter from her son PFC Ernest Lanning of the Sixth Marine Division Fourth Regiment detailing injuries suffered on Okinawa. He was hit by shell, his right leg was amputated six inches above the knee, his left leg and back were injured and burned. The May 20 action left him hospitalized in Oakland California after eleven months overseas, having previously served in Guadalcanal.
Chauncey parish marks Fathers Day with a 10:30 a.m. service following church school. Friendship Class led by Jennie Jackson, Progressive Class at Trimble directed by Fern Johnson, with pastors or speakers including Gilbert Courtney. Additional notes mention Warren and Pvt. Albert Kirkendall and a birth announcement from Huntington West Virginia.
Chauncey and Mrs Banfield of Chauncey announce their son Seaman Clifford H Banfield has been transferred to the South Pacific area after five years in the U S Navy. He served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean on the U S S Rhind and is now with the USS Champlin.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis of Chauncey received a letter from their son confirming his promotion to sergeant. They also heard from two other sons, Clifford and Zara Davis, who are stationed in Austria, with letters describing their status and experiences abroad.
Chauncey Miss Jane Davis received birthday greetings from her brother Sergeant Charles Davis now in Germany. Keith Gloeckner of Athens visits sister J Pre, while Lawrence Shields family hosts Ed Stanky Dodgers and Mrs Guy Dowler. George and others note New York guests, Buccos win doubleheader 6 5 to move first.
Glouster churches announce a series of stadium services starting Sunday with Bible school at 5:00 and preaching at 10:00. Union evening services at the stadium feature Rev. A G Freeman and Rev. Brown with choir participation from three cooperating churches.
The Oakdale Friendship Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. Betty Halford's home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Madge Harry and to Mire Neil Hell Anderson of Trimble. After a business session, 60 day furlough updates were shared. Several members plus guest Ruth Hook attended.
Glouster Aerie 468 FOE will hold their regular Sunday initiation on June 17. All members are urged to attend and bring their new candidates. An Emblem Day close will follow, and lunch will be served.
Services at the Church of God Chauncey include preaching at 9 30 by Pastor Clarence Way. Sunday School led by Howard Pennell at 2 10. Young People Meeting at 6 15 led by Kuty Laster and Bessie Tope. Night preaching to follow.
Flight Officer Charles Kittle and Mrs Kittle from West Overfield Mass spent a seven day furlough with his parents Charles Kittle Sr and Sophia Nagle. He returned to West Overfield today. Mrs Kittle says remain here for the present.
GLOUSTER spt Tech Elson Stephenson and Mrs. Stephenson spend furlough with their mothers Mrs George Ver maaten Trimble and Mrs J J Stephenson Walnut til Set. Stephenson served four years with 31 months in the Pacific and is now stationed at Camp Blanding Fla. They will return there at the end of the furlough.
A letter from Thomas Blower to Raymond Blower in Germany discusses a request to transfer to the Pacific area. He cites his age and anticipated occupation in coming years, and notes his son Cpl. is stationed abroad. He mentions a dispute over eligibility and potential army service in Germany.
Large gathering of members and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brow welcomed the new wife Thursday evening in the church auditorium at 8 o clock. Miss Mable presided. Rev. and Mrs. Brow spoke thanking the congregation for the warm reception and pledged to serve the church and community. A piano duet and solos preceded a closing hymn. Guests then moved to social rooms for refreshments.
The Kiwanis Club held a dinner meeting in the Hotel Gordon dining room on Tuesday evening. With no program, attendees conducted an informal round table discussion of Kiwanis objectives. Present were Dr. W. D. Witham, Ben Goldberg, Dan Kovach, George W. Rose, and Marcellia Jonas.
The memorial service for the Charles Thomas Lodge and Nineveh Rebekah Lodge will be held Tuesday June 19 instead of Friday June 22 in Glouster Jacksonville residents are invited to attend. The public is also welcome to be present at these exercises.
CHAUNCEY Mr. and Mrs. Harry W Moore Lower Plains and Staff Sergeant Melvin Moore and Florence Hysell of Athens were week end guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell G Moore in Ravenna Ohio Mrs Wendell Moore and sons Roger and Richard accompanied them home for a two week visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Mr and Mrs W E Dicken at Athens Florence Hysell is a sister of Mrs Wendell Moore.
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