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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1940
Page
7
Harvard medical expert Dr. Paul D White debunks myths about heart disease. He says a well trained heart endures exertion, most heart symptoms stem from non heart causes, and moderate lifestyle factors do not harm the heart while overeating should be avoided.
Hal Trosky’s miscue helps a close 2 1 NL victory over the American League led by New York Yankees stars. Pete Coscarart drives in the winning run as Derringer, Hamlin, Higbe and Walters limit the AL to five hits in a mid spring charity clash in Tampa Florida.
Denver hosts the National Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament as first round calls reduce the field. Eleven teams were eliminated yesterday and seven more exit today ahead of five second round games. Tonight the top seed Denver Nuggets debut against Cincinnati Gymnasium at 9 p.m. The Gymnasium routed the Young Men's Hebrew Association of St. Louis 53 to 22.
Patty Berg of Minneapolis opens defense of her Mid-South title in the 11th annual three day 54 hole medal play event at Southern Pines N C. Berg faces a strong field including Jean Bauer Providence R I Betty Abernathy Pittsburgh and Deborah Verry Worcester Mass.
Halifax authorities faced backlash after a 25 pound load limit for bicycles prompted a delegation of delivery boys to protest. The ordinance was revised to raise the limit to 50 pounds amid claims of hardship for over 509 riders. Also noted, Japan taxes radio listeners 25 cents monthly.
The story centers on Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott as the New York Giants aim to rebound from a pennant miss. Hubbell's elbow recovery and Ott's form drive optimism, with bullpen questions and rookie infield sparks shaping a potential rise to the first division.
New Philadelphia completes an undefeated season by defeating Canton McKinley 30 to 22 in the Class A final. Coach Paul Hoernemann’s zone defense slowed McKinley’s high powered attack, while Castignola Reese and Benjamin led the Quakers’ controlled pace. New Carlisle also captures Class B with a 43 to 26 win over Canfield.
Hit by pitcher Highlee of Gordon and by Newsom of Danning. Winning pitcher Gumbert. Losing pitcher Feller. Umpires Magerka Grieve Ballanfant and Geisel. Time 1 59. Attendance 13 180.
Dizzy Dean, holdout pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a regular mound turn for 10 000 dollars after signing with Clarence Rowland. He had demanded 15 000 earlier, praised the Cubs and management, and said he needed rest before finalizing details. Dean missed spring training and four exhibitions.
Neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John McConaha's High Street home Friday night to honor Chauncey McConaha on his 66th birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oval Sweeney Neil Sweeney Jack Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tope Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger Mrs. Bess Nicholson Barbara McHenry Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith and David Tittle.
Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ met Saturday night at Mrs. Jessie Fulton’s home for Easter observances. A bacon and egg fry followed the devo tions by Mrs. Mabel Smith with Olive Brookins conducting a Bible quiz. Next meeting is April 18 with a potluck at Mrs. Nancy Sanders’s home. Present were Elizabeth Robinet t Ida Hill Mabel Smith Bertha Sanders Viola Howard Olive Brookins Nancy Sanders and Jessie Fulton.
The Friendship Club met at Gordon Mingus’s Millfield home with Mary Lee Browler leading the business session. After games, a potluck supper followed. Attendees included Betty Alfody Jeane Russell Virginia Theisen Mary Lee Blower Charles Alfody Joe Nogrady Richard Powell and Gordon Mingus. The next meeting is set for Friday April 12 at Mary Lee Blower’s home.
Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson Chauncey and Mrs Emma Murphy with Mr and Mrs Goldsberry and Mrs McQuiston and Mrs Cline from Athens attended the funeral of Mrs Lydia Hayes near Torch on Thursday. Mrs Hayes was aunt to Mrs Johnson and sister of Mrs Murphy and Mrs Russell. Mr and Mrs Grant Russell could not attend.
Chauncey district social and personal notices list visits and guests. Marie Ferrel of Quincy and her son Dickie stayed with Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrel then traveled to Trenton Michigan to visit sister Cora Brooks before returning home. Local residents and guests from Athens and Columbus are mentioned with dinner and visiting events.
Chauncey hosts guests including Mrs Adrian Moore and Mrs Dessie Sickles at Mrs Hazel Luman in Athens. Nelsonville visitors were Mr and Mrs Charles Moler and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Moler at Mr and Mrs Harry Moore in Lower Plains. W E Dicken visited his ill mother Mrs J R Dicken in Logan. Bulloch family from near Chauncey visited Eileen Bulloch at Mrs George Gabriel Jr in Lower Plains. Clifford Shafer of Columbus spent weekend with Chauncey parents Carl and ... Shafer.
A large audience watched the Easter pageant titled He Lives presented Sunday night in the Trimble Church of Christ by pupils of the Eighth Grade in the Jacksonville Schools under the direction of teacher Faye McKinley.
Oscar Grimes returned to a Cleveland uniform and took batting practice as managers sought to fix Ray Mack power issues. Cleveland won 2 1 against Rochester in an exhibition as John Bronca Joe Dobson and Al Milnar prepared for today’s Phillies game.
The report states North Carolina has the largest overall rattlesnake population. It highlights state measures and regional distributions, noting significant concentrations and potential conservation concerns.
Manager Bill McKechnie warned Cincinnati regulars to pick up effort after a loss to the Red Sox and a slow start in camp. The Reds brace for Grapefruit League games against Detroit and Philadelphia as 25 players head to Cuba for three games. Derringer and Walters starred for the Nationals in a 2 1 victory. Lombardi sidelined by finger issue. Cincinnati continues trimming staff with multiple players sent to Indianapolis and Birmingham.
The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup opens tomorrow night on three rinks to climax a dull season. Six of seven teams start the playoffs as hockey circles hope for renewed interest after a weak schedule, led by the New York Rangers who finished second and saw a small attendance rise.
Chauncey Boy Scout Troop No 78 will meet Tuesday at 7 PM under Scoutmaster Wilbur Grandstaff in charge.
Ohio University track coach Bill Herbert evaluated five Bobcats after the Butler Relays in Indianapolis. Ed Kasputis placed fourth in the shot put with a best of 47 feet 6 inches, while the medley relay team of Si Johnson, Tom Barrett, Earl Hicks and Bob Anderson finished fifth in 10:54. Ohio failed to qualify Johnson in the 60 yard dash trials but recovered to show potential for the dual meet season.
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