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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
7
A note from Logan First Church announces an appropriate Sunday period with prayer evening services led by the Rev. preparing a union meeting at Mount Oj. The event suggests a special day and period of worship with activities in the evening.
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Boston Red Sox veteran Cronin homered in both games of a June doubleheader against the Athletics to spark a 5-4 and 8-7 comeback. The Sox moved to third in the American League as Detroit fell to Cleveland 3-2. All games featured strong batting from Cronin and other key players like Doerr Newsome Barna and Nay earned wins for Boston.
Cincinnati slugged St. Louis 1 to 3 while Chicago beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Boston won 2 to 0 against Philadelphia and New York routed Brooklyn 8 to 5. American standings show Cleveland 3-6 and Detroit 2-5. New York 9-8 over Washington. Boston 5-7 and Philadelphia 4-8. Chicago 4-3 over St. Louis. Association table lists Milwaukee 4-0, Minneapolis 0-4, Indianapolis 4-6 and Toledo 2-0. Columbus 2-0 Louisville 0-0.
South Bend reports Notre Dame will face no player shortages next season. Marine Corps orders fullback John Kulbitski to report at Notre Dame July 1 for training, joined by Mac Wenskunas center Julius Rajkovic and several varsity and freshman stars including Angelo Bertelli Ziggy Czarobski John Yonaker Paul Limont Pat Kelly and John Ujack.
In Detroit top seed Billy Talbert of Cincinnati meets Bob Faught while Earl Cochell of Los Angeles faces Charles Hubbard of Long Beach in the 33rd National Clay Courts. Defending champ Seymour Greenberg and Jimmy Evert also loom for semis as Pauline Betz aims for the women’s final against Pearl Peterson. Nancy Corbett already closes the remaining final spot.
American League leaders include Stephens of St Louis for batting at 350 and White of Philadelphia with 35 runs. Siebert of Philadelphia leads in RBIs with 35 while Wakefield of Detroit has 63 hits. Keller of New ard a LOTE tops home runs with 3. Candini of Washington earns 50 in pitching. National League leaders feature Dahlgren of Philadelphia batting .347 and Vaughan of Brooklyn with 38 runs. Herman of Brooklyn leads RBIs with 42 and Vaughan again tops hits at 67. Pittsburg Ott of New York and Klinger of Pittsburgh with 41 in pitching share honors alongside Shoun of Cincinnati.
Kathleen Wil lis Mingus of Millfield was taken to Marietta Hospital on Thursday. She was accompanied by her mother in law Mrs Hiram Mingus of Sand Ridge.
June sports notes cover golf gaps, Navy college football moves, and potential Marine trainees from Minnesota. Guest star Hap Burgess comments on fan patience while Ty Cobb and George Case debate base speed. Rice Institute hurdler Bill Cummins shifts to basketball and excels as a guard in the Southwest Conference.
Cleveland Indians split a twilight-night twin bill with Detroit, winning 3 2 and 6 5 to move within three percentage points of sixth place as they open a five-game series with the White Sox. Mike Naymick earned both wins in relief and Lou Boudreau drove in the decisive run in the first game while scoring the final run in the 12th. Hal Trosky may return after meetings with Boudreau. he had retired after 1941.
Miss Betty Court ney of Chauncey daughter of Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney has left Ohio University in Athens for Hazel Green Kentucky where she will join a work camp sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the Church of Christ at Hazel Green Academy. She will stay until August 13 after visiting Cincinnati and Lexington en route.
Chauncey 4 Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne have a son Hal Osborne stationed at Fort Myers Florida. Three grandsons Richard Osborne son of Dane Osborne William Noble son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Noble and Bernard Bingman son of Mr and Mrs E L Bingman are in the service. The latter two are overseas.
The Church of Christ in Chauncey announced Sunday services with Gil bert Courtney speaking at Greens Run nine thirty Chauncey ten thirty and Trimble seven thirty. Glaze Thompson speaks at Taylor Ridge nine thirty Millfield ten thirty and Lay members lead Tringble morning worship. Jack Ley son leaves Chauncey for Fort Hayes Columbus to join the Air Corps after graduating Chauncey Dover High and attending Eastern Kentucky College.
Chauncey Four Leaf Clover 4-H Club met Thursday at the home of advisor Miss Jeanette Blackford. Jo Anna Ley, president, and Shirley Russell, vice president, led the business meeting and program of games. Next meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the high school with members Betty Blackford Helen Ley Edna Leiber Donna Leiber Ruth Ann Howard Mary Jane Howard Norma Jean Antle Susie Ferrel Barbara Smart Donna Russell Barbara McHenry Woodena Ferrer Joy Schoonover.
Mrs Elvira Rose Noble of Lowell Massachusetts has spent three weeks with her in law family in Chauncey Vere Ridge and Chauncey also visiting friends. William Noble her husband is overseas. Harley Lanning is ill at his Millfield home. Mrs Mabel Smith of Millfield and Mrs Margaret Kern of Chauncey returned from a visit with 1st Lt William Smith in Tampa Florida.
Chauncey instructor Miss Ruth Fiske is hospitalized in Holzer hospital Gallipolis after a major operation on Wednesday. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs Esther Fiske Dan ner. Miss Fiske will be glad to hear from friends.
The Church of God in Chauncey will host preaching by Rev Clarence Way Sunday at 10 30 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school led by Stanley Norvis begins 9 30 a m and a young peoples meeting is held at night under Flo Kelzenbelg in charge.
Cincinnati Reds visit Pittsburgh to open a four game series with the Pirates for third in the National League. Reds lead by one game after beating St Louis while Pittsburgh fell to Chicago. Frank McCormick Gee Gee Walker power Reds as Elmer Riddle seeks win. Ray Starr or Vernon Stone to start for Reds with Max Butcher in bullpen speculation.
Miss Grace Salser nurse from Christ Hospital Cincinnati arrived for a week’s vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Salser before reporting to Philadelphia for training. Dick Lee on furlough from a Texas camp will return to camp then go to foreign service. Rev and Mrs McCarley and daughter Janet return from Columbus Methodist conference. Charles Jividen OSU student visits family in Racine. Mr and Mrs George Simpson and Mrs Clara Laughlin visit Mrs Owen Watson. Betty O’Connor returns to work in Pittsburgh after visit with parents. Mrs Emma Jividen and family visit Huntington. Mr and Mrs Orville Hayward of Gallipolis visit Ina Riethmiller. Mrs A V Chittenden travels to Columbus then Toledo for indefinite visit with children. Selma Neigler week in Columbus with friends. Kenneth Krider leaves for Columbus to seek work. Happy Hustler Class Rae ine Methodist Church moves meeting to Friday June 25 at Mrs Clark Jividen’s home.
Hal Trosky former Cleveland first baseman is ready to end his retirement and rejoin the Indians lineup. He reports headache relief and says he is about 185 pounds, aims to work out details with Cleveland management, and could fill a first base need as Chicago hosts a Comiskey Park series with the Indians.
Milwaukee earned a 4 0 win over Minneapolis to pull a one game edge for second place. Indianapolis swept Toledo to widen its lead as Eddie Morgan drove in two in the first game and Jimmy Trexler scattered hits in a 4 2 win. Columbus beat Louisville 2 0 with a late rally keyed by Joe Garagiola. Kansas City and St Paul had no games.
Glouster pastor Rev A G Winkle announces Sunday schedule Church School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m subject The A B C of Religion Evening Worship 7 30 p m subject A Test of True Father hood All fathers invited Prayer service Wednesday 8 00 p m Masonic Order attends Church of Christ Sunday morning Be coming a Master Builder Four Baptisms at evening service Bible school 9 00 a m communion 10 00 a m service 10 30 a m Masons attend morning sermon No young people service until further notice Evening preaching 7 30 p m
Miss Evan Kientz reports John Cunningham telephoned to say he has been transferred from Miami Beach to Sioux Falls South Dakota where he has entered a radio school. Bobby Bryson and James Dennison remain at Miami Beach. William Kinder has returned to Norfolk Virginia after leave to visit his mother Mrs Harry Kinder in Trimble. Mrs Mary Grimm’s son William Grimm writes from England that he is well and receiving mail from the states.
Plans are underway for union church services in Glouster this summer. Beginning the first Sunday in July and continuing each Sunday through August, ministers Revs A G Winkle C B Tigner and A G Freeman will alternate sermons. Services will be held in the stadium unless weather forces the Methodist Church.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at the Legion Home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Charles Sanders. The services will be held at 2:30 o'clock at the Wallace Funeral Home.
GLOUSTER W H ST AHL will attend the Spanish War Veterans Department Encampment at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus as delegate from Athens County Camp No 78. The Encampment runs from Sunday to Wednesday.
Miss Florence Ann Osborne daughter of Dane Os borne Vere Fudge travels to Marietta for new employment. She is said to be seeking work and begins duties at a local firm.
Glouster Marcelite Rebekah Lodge will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m in LO O F Hall with important business followed by a social hour and refreshments. Several residents plan short trips to Cleveland Willoughby Columbus and Buckeye Lake for visits and funerals. Local families including Pritz and Viney relatives are listed among the week’s social movements.
Glouster Lodge 607 Masons plan St. John’s Day services at Church of Christ on Sunday June 20. Minister C. B. Tigner extends invitation and choir leader W. W. Wallace prepares music. Lodge assembles 9:30 then departs 10:10. drivers provide transport for attending Masons.
GLOUSTER Charles Sanders funeral services postponed from Friday to Saturday at 2 30 PM at Wallace Funeral Home to complete arrangements for a military funeral.
Those attending the W C T U County Institute at Athens Thursday include Rev and Mrs A G Winkle Mrs C E Bingman Mr and Mrs John Bulloch Mrs C B Tigner Mrs A A Gessell Mrs Emma Kasler and Mrs Maude Williams.
The Trimble Stitch for Victory 4 H Club held its third meeting at Janet Earich home. Nancy Kay Leake was elected secretary during the business hour. Recreation leaders were chosen as Janet Earich Shirley Kay Heiser and Bonnie Arnold. Refreshments were served to Ruth Ann Grigsby Joanne Good ing Bonnie Arnold Nancy Kay Leake Shirley Kay Heiser Nellie Lou Phillips Donna Lee Johnson the advisor Mrs Geraldine Martin and hostess Janet Earich. The next meeting will be at 7 30 tonight at Nellie Lou Phillips home.
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