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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
9
A fragmentary OCR style item lists several local names including Nelsons and Theisen with scattered notes about visits, returns, and a dock area. The text is heavily garbled, making precise details difficult to confirm.
Charley Brewster sparked the Phillies after being moved in by Rickey’s staff, helping Philadelphia win two of three as he solidified the infield. The Phillies beat the Giants 6-5 earlier, then split the doubleheader to climb to fifth in the league. Meanwhile Yankees, Tigers, Browns and White Sox won in the American League.
Johnny Podgajny leaves the Phillies for the Pirates at the trading deadline in exchange for 29 year old Lloyd Dietz who has won none and lost three for Pittsburgh this season. Dietz also pitches right handed.
The Cleveland Indians face Detroit Tigers in a nocturnal game at League Park. Hal Newhouser vs Crew Ace Fletcher lines up for a high school style clash foretold to spark a tense early season showdown.
The standings show Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati with scattered results. Postponed games include Cincinnati at St Louis and Cleveland-Detroit as well as Columbus-Kansas City.
National Football League owners will consider a merger application from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles at a special meeting in Chicago. Commissioner Layden confirmed receipt of the petition which would shrink the league from ten clubs to eight if no other clubs withdraw this weekend. The Cleveland Rams withdrew from play for the duration at the April meeting.
A. F. Swan and family traveled to Kent for Mrs. Hensley’s illness and returned improved. Pvt. Earl L. Clark at Ft. Hayes and sister Mrs. Harry Plummer visited. Swan relatives attended Mona Williamson’s funeral in Portland. Clyde Lawrence moved his Hazel store to a new location here. Capt. C. E. German takes a ten day vacation from the Steamer Betty. Joe Bissell and Guy Hayman to Pittsburgh for a trip to New Orleans on the steamer Vesta.
HEMLOCK GROVE The Sewing Club met with Mrs Bert Romine Thursday evening. Mrs Don Betzing of Sandusky spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Dorsel Smith. Mr and Mrs Everett Taylor and Paul Taylor returned Thursday after a few days in West Virginia with relatives. Several local couples visited friends and relatives over the weekend. Will left for Army service Tuesday. Four women attended a Northwestern Wisconsin conference track meet.
Dodgers miss Pee Wee Reese three times as much as Pete Reiser while Harold Reese, Reiser and Durocher are highlighted in a discussion of Brooklyn’s 1941 pennant race and the impact of key players on the team.
First stag night of the season will be held at Athens Country Club Thursday. Festivities begin with a buffet lunch at 6 30 p m and continue with refreshments and entertainment after a business meeting following dinner. Season plans include a weekend tournament schedule.
The Pacific Coast Conference approves a two section schedule to minimize travel as war limits travel. A semi round robin pits Stanford California Southern Cal and UCLA for the southern title with the north facing Washington Oregon Washington State and others. Stanford questions fielding a team if Army policy blocks reservists from playing.
Stephens of St Louis leads with a .373 average. White of Philadelphia tops runs with 32. Siebert of Philadelphia drives in 33. Wakefield of Detroit has 60 hits. Keller of New York leads homers with 7. Cardini of Washington posts 50 wins. Walker of St Louis tops National Batting at .355. Camilli of Brooklyn drives in 37. Herman of Brooklyn has 42 RBIs. Vaughan of Brooklyn collects 64 hits. Newsom of Brooklyn records 61 pitching wins.
Pvt Marion Ward of Camp Phillips Kansas visits his mother Mrs Clara Ward. Martinsville Virginia visitors Frances Charles Butcher and son stay with the Butchers. Columbus and Gallipolis guests, Corning weekend visits, and multiple local households host relatives including Yeanger Roush and Ward families.
The Women’s Class of the Main Street Church of Christ met Wednesday night at Mrs. Ethel Tharp’s home with devotional led by Mrs. Remnetta Hodgson and a reading by Mrs. Alice Tharp. Joan Tharp played a piano solo. Sixteen girls organized the Central Busy Bee 4 H Club at Central School with Marjory Bryson as president and other officers named. The next meetings are scheduled at Mrs. Cora Brock’s home and at the Central School building.
Mt Union notes show Reverend Steven son delivered a sermon at the Mt Union Church on Sunday June 13. Several local families and visitors are listed as guests or relatives visiting or staying with residents including the Nicholsons Epple Turners and others. Emery Chase had funeral services at the Mt Union Church on Thursday. Earnest Nicholson returned to Camp Riley after furlough with his parents.
St Paul, the league’s top shutout team, may share the honor with last place Louisville after Emmett O Neill and Floyd Speer each delivered shutouts in a double bill. Louisville won 5 0 over St Paul, while St Paul bounced back 10 4. Milwaukee and Minneapolis won to narrow the gap to two and a half games behind Indianapolis. Jim Boyer left the field after a line drive to the head in the seventh. Columbus moved to fourth as Toledo lost.
Ward Bibbee died at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy with burial at Le Tart Falls cemetery. Local residents attended the funeral and visitors were hosted by relatives in Portland and Dorcas areas. Regular Methodist services are planned. other items note marriages and family visits among area residents.
A small but essential item for soldiers is a pistol belt costing 88 cents. War Bond purchases fund equipment for many armed men, highlighting how small contributions multiply to support national defense.
A likely winter indoor track highlight features Parson Gil Dodds facing Dartmouth’s Don Burnham in a 1500 meter clash. The race caps a day that also includes junior championships as Dodds avoids Sunday competition and the A A U seeks solid opposition if Gunder Haegg races.
Glouster men report overseas arrivals and military housing updates. Master Sergeant Herbert Dusz writes to his wife from North Africa after five weeks apart, noting his safe voyage and continued service since October 1941. John Price reaches an Australian port after six to seven months in the Army with a Florida camp and San Francisco transfer. Orville E. Smith graduates from Seymour Johnson Field Aircraft Mechanical School and is the son of Frank and Mrs. Smith. George Burdiss, of Jacksonville, pauses two weeks of furlough before reporting to Fort Benjamin Harrison and Indianapolis duties.
Glouster Elwood North Millfield Harley Butts Hollister Clifford Morrison R D No 4 were arrested for intoxication. They pleaded guilty before Mayor Thomas Williams and were fined five dollars plus costs. Dave Miller Glouster R D No 4 and Rolland Brooks Millfield were jailed for non payment of fines but released after payments were arranged. The Ladies Auxiliary No 1 UMWA will meet at ICCF Hall Glouster tonight at 8.
The United Mine Workers of America local in Jacksonville has postponed tonight’s meeting. It will now be held in Fagles Hall in Jacksonville on Wednesday evening June 23 at 8 o'clock.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will convene Thursday at 7:30 in the Legion Hall. Mrs. Maude Williams will helm the Flag Day program and refreshments will be served.
GLOUSTER Scoutmaster Hines calls Trimble Township residents to participate in a scrap metal drive on Thursday. Last week’s results were satisfactory. trucks depart depot square at 8:30 with two Boy Scouts and a helper per truck. Proceeds aid Co. S. O. and the scouts for war needs.
Oakdale Circle held its June meeting at Mrs. Gertrude Jewell’s home with Ida Mae Phillips as assistant hostess. Ida Phillips gave the scripture. Two members mentioned were Sarah McClellan and Della Loomis. Three guests attended Juanita Orme Mrs. Nell Hellyer and Sybil Kurtzman. Prizes went to Juanita Orme Sybil Kurtzman and Nell Hellyer. The mystery box from Ida Burris went to Madge Harry. Next meeting at Bernice Lowery’s with Prudence Nott assisting and a stork shower for Ida Mae Phillips. Refreshments served to a long list of members and guests.
Word has reached that Carl Gladden an elder in the local church and resident of McConnelsville suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while fishing. He fell into the water remained submerged for over an hour and after help from a neighbor crawled to his car and drove home. He has been bedfast since and is weakening at about 72 years of age.
The Past Matrons of Thea Chapter O.E.S. will hold a meeting in the Masonic Lodge room on Thursday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Scientists report two unique plant species on Midway Island, a distinct night shade and a unique mint variety not found anywhere else in the world. The discovery highlights Midway as a rare botanical hotspot amid its air-sea battle fame.
Glouster residents report travel and family updates. Mrs W W Bryson left for Washington on urgent family illness. Dorothy Saulters visits Columbus. The Marquis family and Dugan boys visit relatives for two weeks. Mrs Eli Jenkins and baby home from hospital. Mrs Frances Viney Bentley transfers to Tuskegee Air Force base. William Bentley teaches in Army Air Corps. Nelson Allen visits sister Mrs Andrew Viney in Detroit. Mary Cairelli returns from Patterson Field after tonsil surgery.
Jean Maddox hosted the Rodney Salvagers 4 H Club meeting on Thursday. Plans for the summer were discussed and a refreshment course was served. The next session is scheduled for June 24 at the home of Ruth and Bettie Jo DeLille.
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