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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1946

Page

9

Fullerton's Roundup: Louis and Conn in the Spotlight

From New York to Pompton Lakes and New York hotel scenes. Al Hoosman recalls Louis hits, while Billy Conn eyes a change in luck. Lews timing sharpens, Robinson predicts. W C Heinz notes Joe Louis's road miles reaching 472, a figure echoed by pundits. Mangrum and Ghezzi prepare for Inverness Invitation.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Pompton Lakes N.J al Hoosman Joe Louis Louis Billy Conn Ray Robinson Lews Conn Billy W. C. Heinz New York Sun Joe Bob Pastor Lloyd Mangrum Vic Ghezzi Wall Inverness Toledo

Sarah Ann McDonald 73 Dies at Home in Redtown

Sarah Ann McDonald died at her Redtown home at 5 30 am Tuesday after a long illness She was born in Morgan County daughter of the late George and Hannah Wade Chappelear She lived in the community and is survived by her husband Watt McDonald and a son John in Columbus A daughter died some time ago Funeral services will be held in Holy Cross Church Saturday at 9 am Rev Fr Charles Walsh officiating Burial will be in Maple Uccod Cemetery In Glouster a heavy rain fell about 9 pm Tuesday yielding 4 inches in little over an hour flooding Main Street and Republic Ave as sewers could not handle the runoff

Glosster Sarah Ann McDonald Redtown Morgan County George and Hannah Wade Chappelear Watt McDonald John Columbus Holy Cross Church Charles Walsh Maple Uccod

Corporal Miller's Bed Brought Home Today

The bods of Cpl Frank Miller who died in Fitzsimons Hospital Denver Colo Saturday today was brought to the funeral home of John S Blower in this city where friends may call The date of the funeral service will be announced later Surviving him are his mother Mrs Georgia Miller of this city four sisters Sally Bricker Athens Blanche Pritts Nelsonville Rose Whaley Columbus and Dorothy Lax Akron one brother Roy Miller Millfield

Glouster Frank Miller Fitzsimons Hospital Denver Colo John S Blower Georgia Miller This City Sally Bricker Athens Blanche Pritts Nelsonville Rose Whaley Columbus Dorothy Lax Akron Roy Miller Millfield

Willing Workers Class Holds Annual Memorial

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church Circle 1 will hold their annual memorial service at Mrs Elizabeth Gordon’s home, 9 Main St, Friday at 7 30 pm. A special program is planned with committee members Elisabeth Gordon, Margaret Bright, P J Staines, F V Yaw, and M M Bryson coordinating.

Visit in Dayton Notables Celebrate Birthdays and Fathers Day

Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Trimble and Mrs Har old Vaughn of Dayton returned Sunday after a weekend with Mr and Mrs James Gibbs of Dayton. Mrs Vaughn attended an Eastern Star inspection at the Masonic Temple. They celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mr Gibbs and Mrs Wolfe and Fathers Day.

Glouster John Wolfe Trimble Harold Vaughn James Gibbs Dayton Vaughn Eastern Star Masonic Temple Gibbs Wolfe

Paul Smith and Children Visit Parents Here

Paul Smith and children Patricia Ruth Suellen and Miss Mary Rutter of New Castle Indiana arrived in Glouster for a ten day visit with Mr Smith’s parents Mr and Mrs J B Smith. Mr Smith has worked at Kresge Co for several years. Also visiting are son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R D Cole of Portsmouth. Mr Cole teaches in the science department at Portsmouth High School.

Glouster Paul Smith Patricia Ruth Suellen Mary Rutter New Castle Ind

Shower Held at Kasler Home in Glouster

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kasler in Glouster Route 3 to honor Mr and Mrs Wallace Pierce formerly Clara Kasler. Ice cream and cake were served to numerous Kasler relatives and friends. The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs Arthur Banfield’s Braun Street on Friday June 21 at 7 30 pm.

Glouster Kenneth Kasler Wallace Pierce Clara Kasler Ruth Linscott Cynthia Kasler Ott Fleming Miles Kasler Norma Roger Kasler Donald Ekasier Millard Kasler Samms Harold Dew Donald Nerian Jimine Ronnie Willard Mason Fanny May Eleanor Storth Arla Kasler Joan Mason Priscilla Methodist Church Arthur Banfield Braun St

Louis to defend title as Conn aims to outbox

Joe Laws battles Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium seeking a 22nd defense of the heavyweight title. Louis trains in peak form after years away, using speed and power to counter Conn’s boxing style. Conn vows to move and outpace Louis, avoiding slugging exchanges to keep the title chances alive.

Gayle Talbot NEW York Joe Laws Yankees Billy Conn Maas Pittsburgh Joe Louis Billy Louis Juve

Louis Conn Title Showdown at Madison Square Garden

Louis is prepared to chase a knockout and predicts Billy won’t last long. Both fighters weigh about 208 and 182 pounds, with the referee to be named shortly before ring entry. Place is Madison Square Garden tonight with $3 tickets and a potential rain delay shifting the start.

Billy Louis Conn

Indian Sale Is Rumored

CHICAGO Will Harridge president of the American League said there is a deal on to purchase the Cleveland Indians by Bill Veeck Je Grabiner and Harry Grabiner, who retired as vice president of the Chicago White Sox, with details to be worked out within a week. Bradley and stockholder Sherwin denied knowledge of pending negotiations but Bradley hinted that Sherwin might sell his interests.

Chicago Will Harridge Bill Veeck Harry Grabner Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Harridge Veeck Grabiner Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers American Association Oscar Salenger Alva Bradley Indians John Sherwin, Jr Bradley Sherwin

Herb West Dies After Long Illness in Cincinnati

GLOUSTER Word has reached here of the death of Herb West who died at his home in Cincinnati Tuesday morning He had been in failing health for many months Interment will be made there Survived by his wife Betty and one daughter Mrs Robert Court ney Mrs West is the daughter of the late Mr Andrew and sister of Mrs E E Mundew of this city Mrs Mundew and her son Millard were at the West home when Mr West died They will remain there until after the funeral Jack Munden of this city left for Cincinnati today to attend the funeral

Glouster Herb West Cincinnati Betty Robert Courtney West Andrew E E Mundew City Mundew Millard Jack Munden

Versailles Glouster Hosts Several Visitors

Mrs Elbert Maw of Jacksonville and Miss Anna Ew enkemper of North Canton visited Versailles with their mother Mrs Lena Exenkemper of Jacksonville. They stayed with Mr and Mrs A C Allen from Thursday to Sunday and were joined Sunday by Maxwell of Jacksonville, Mr and Mrs George H Burdiss of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Dow McCune of Nelsonville, returning home late Sunday.

Ward Heights Double Scuffle Is Split Win

POMEROY There was a lot of softball on the Junior High diamond Sunday as Second Ward and Point Pleasant Heights split the doubleheader 13 1 and 1 3 Stivers homered in the sixth for Second Ward with another round trip from Pleasants for Heights Stivers pitched the first game Meyersmiller the second Gardner finished the second game Aether closed the mound effort on relief Bud Miller pitched the second game

Second Ward Joe Meyersmiller Sec Ant Heights Gardner Aether Bud Miller

Orpah Meet Postponed and Local Notices

Orpah Class meeting moved from Friday to hospital, with various local notices from Glouster and Second Ward reports. Includes mentions of transfers, hospitalizations, and a Bishop Kapteina note, plus youth coaching resignation in Youngstown and race postponements in Marion and Cleveland baseball contexts.

Baseball scores from yesterday’s American and National leagues

In the American League St Louis edged Boston 1 0 while New York played at Chicago, and Philadelphia faced Detroit. In the National League Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 6 3 and Cincinnati beat New York 10 0 while Chicago shutout Philadelphia 7 0. Other games and cancellations listed with rained out and night contests across divisions.

Americ Ciation Wax Pet St. Paul Louisville Kansas City BAL Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledoth Columbus Eee Air Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh iNew York Philadelphia New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Brooklyn American Association American League National League

Fight Night Weather Forecast at Yankee Stadium

New York weather officials predicted a cloudy day with light forenoon showers vanishing before the heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium. Highs near 70 to 75 degrees, around 60 at fight time, with northeast winds.

New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Yankee Stadium New York Weather Bureau

Reds Blank Giants 10-0 ends series sweep

Cincinnati Reds dominated New York Giants 10-0 for a seventh straight win over the Giants. Bucky Walters pitched seven effective hitless innings to secure his third victory, while Eddie Miller hit a two run homer and Bert Haas added a timely triple. The Reds built an early lead and will start the next game with Ewell Blackwell opposing Nate Andrews.

New York Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Bucky Walters Walters New Yorkers Philadelphia Phils Hal Schumacher Giants Reds Bobby Adams Max West Bert Haas Prince Hal Mike Budrick Eddie Miller Ewell Blackwell Nate Andrews Cincinnati Phils Kush al Jurisich Ciney Brooklyn St. Loui Pittsburgh Kem Hintzleman

Plains Bible School Enrollment Tally at 28

A daily vacation Bible School started Monday at The Plains Church of the Nazarene and runs two weeks under pastor Rev. J N Lakin. Enrollment was 28 children from Sunday School and the community. Classes run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with Goldie Gibson and Wilda Platt aiding the primary, Mary Le master aiding the Junior girls, and Ada Lakin assisting junior boys.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene J. N. Lakin Mr Lakin Goldie Gibson Wilda Platt Mary Lemaster Ada Lakin

Mrs Rebecca Harrison Visit Near The Plains

Mrs Rebecca Harrison and her grandson David Harrison visit Mrs Harrison's mother Mrs Lew Jones at Orbiston. Harrison family members Rose Harrison Elizabeth Harrison and Becky Ann travel from Dayton to spend time with the grandmother and return home with Elizabeth Harrison's daughter Becky Ann.

Shauncey Rebecca Harrison David Harrison the Plains

Mrs Hubbard Arrives as Guest of Aunt in The Plains

Evelyn Moore formerly of The Plains arrives from Akron to stay with her aunt Mrs Floyd Linscott. She plans to sail in July for Europe to meet her husband St James Hubbard and live in Rennes France. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Pat Moore of Akron, former residents of The Plains.

Chauncey James Hubbard Evelyn Moore The Plains Akron Floyd Linscott Hubbard Europe St James Hubbard Rennes France Pat Moore the Plains

Williamson Dinner Hosts Honor Guests Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Williamson entertained as dinner guests Sunday the former's parents and sister Mrs James Williamson Sr and Mrs Jeanette Neeley Colum along with their daughter Jo Ann and son George Jr in Williamson West Virginia.

Cshauncey George Williamson Jo Ann George, Jr James Williamson Jeanette Neeley Colum Bus John Sn Williamson W.va

Dinner guests hosted by Grubb and daughter Lenora

Grubb and daughter Lenora entertained Sunday at home, hosting Mr and Mrs Joseph Gullex Florence Richard and Anna Mae Gullev Nelsonville and Ashford Marathon. The Plains Chauncey married couple John and wife attended as well.

Grubb Lenora Joseph Gullex Florence Richard Anna Mae Gullev Nelsonvile Ashford Matheny the Plains Chauncey John

Rites Held Saturday For Harvey V. Russell

Funeral services were held Saturday at Millfield Methodist Church for Harvey V. Russell of Millfield who was shot and killed near McDougal last week. The Rev. Charles Caffrey led the service with Kathleen Mingus singing. Burial followed at Hilltop Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, a child, his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Russell, and several brothers.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church Harvey V. Russell Millfield McDougal Charles Caffrey Plains Methodist Church Christine Brown Kathleen Mingus Hilltop Cemetery Russell Bruce Russell

Condition improves for Ralph Channell in Athens hospital

Chauncey reports Ralph Channell of Millfield shows slight improvement after four weeks in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. His son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Heber Channell of Akron recently visited him.

Chauncey Ralph Channell Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Channell Heber Channell Akron

Browns Edge Red Sox 1-0 as Muncrief defeats Ferriss

Boston’s lead over New York shrinks after Bob Muncrief shuts out the Red Sox 1-0 in a rain-delayed game. Ferriss, pitching well, loses his second straight as St. Louis idle but gain and a day of weather reshapes the pennant race.

Jack Hand Pres West Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Bobby Feller Boston Sox Bostons Chicago St. Louis Cronin Dave Ferriss Ferriss Bob Muncrief Browns Joe Paparella Ferris New York Yankees Detroit Washington Cleveland Emil Kush Chicago Cubs Phillies Kush

Plains Men Invited To Methodist Meeting

The Plains Methodist Church invites men of the community to a meeting at the church Wednesday at 7 pm. The event will be led by C J McCullough, president of The Plains Men’s Brotherhood.

Chauncey — Men's Brothershood The Plains Methodist Church C J McCullough

Colonels Gain On St Paul in Rain-Shortened Win

The Louisville Colonels moved a half game closer to the league leading Saints by defeating Minneapolis 8 to 5 in a weather affected game. Rain postponed other scheduled games including Saint Louis at Indianapolis and Milwaukee at Columbus.

Associated Press Louisville Colonels St. Paul Saints Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo

Chauncey Family Returns From Bible School Camp

Clyde Wiley Chauncey, his wife Mrs Myrtle Simpson Chauncey and their daughters Lois and Ruth, returned from Cincinnati where they attended a camp meeting of God's Bible School.

Chauncey Clyde Wiley Athens Myrtle Simpson Dathter Lois Ruth Cincinnati of God's Bible School

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Fullerton Main St Republic Ave Corporal Miller Kasler For All Gene Spurbeck N. Court ST Alel Versailles Orpah Yee Seidenable Wm Stivers P Jas Weyersmiler jArnold Ine Weyersmiller Conde H. Kapteina Methodist Kapteina Ie Socks Heights Abtir John Binderhasin Ralph Jackson Bob Miller Holistey Charles Kapteina Bucyrus Frankie Popp Bob Stryers Nece Jas Weyersmilier Arnold Upper San Joe Weyersmile Ohlinger TRIBE Senators Chapteimna Nationals Pleasant Heights Allie Reynolds Neal Redman Ponent Buck Newsom Webbee Barrett Retu Randolf Youngstown Dick Bat- Fowler Lodrett Mi- Torals Ami Beach Fla Youngstown East Barrett Marion Plains Bible School Mrs Mrs. James Hubbard Williamsons Harvey V Ralph Channel Red Sox Cardinals Beaco F. J. Beasley CO Glouster Cleaners Traisen Bros Ohio High Street Mutual Stores, Inc Glouster, Ohio Athens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System
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