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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

16

Cooper holdout shocks World Series era Tigers

NEW YORK AP Mort Cooper, key 21-win star of last season, remains unsigned as the Tigers seek a new contract. Sam Breadon says Cooper rejected a second offer. Teammate Johnny Gorsica also seeks higher pay, demanding 7500 dollars versus 5000.

NEW York Cial Mort Cooper Ankees Sam Breadon Rds Cooper Johnny Gorsica Detroit I Want Beckley W. Va

Reds tilt power promise from M Kechnie

Bloomington report quotes Bill McKechnie saying the Reds will have more power in the lineup and will shuffle the order to find a combo that can drive in a run from third. Other notes: Senators gain Monterrey Mexican League outfielder Torres. White Sox camp welcomes catcher Mike Tresh. Browns add Teddy Atkinson. Braves unsure on Ross Joost, sign Red Barrett. Athletics eye George Kell as power third base. Dodgers sign southpaw Bob Chipman.

Mike Tresh French Lick ST. Louis Browns Don Gutteridge Teddy Atkinson Scammon Kan Boston Braves Chet Ross Ed Joost Red Barrett Philadelphia Athletics George Kell Lancaster

Trimble Red Cross Fund Totals From Local Events

Red Cross collection drives in Trimble raised 37.75 dollars from a charity basketball game 10.55, school collections 21.95, and a skating party 5.25. The 1944 Salutatorian and Valedictorian will be announced soon. A Church Night event on Wednesday at 6:30 at Trimble Methodist invites the basketball squad faculty orchestra members and PTA banquet guests. The public may attend the chicken dinner for a small price.

Trimble Red Cross Trimble Methodist PTA Cardinals

Perry County Boy Dies of Tetanus

CORNING Theodore Teddy E. Buza nine died after injuring his hand leading to tetanus. He was son of Alec Buza Sr. of Drakes and the late wives and siblings, with services held at Huarian Church in Drakes. Burial followed at New Lexington Cemetery.

Corning Theodore Teddy) E. Buza Alec Buza Drakes Ralph Young Columbus Helen Zingarelli San Diego Calif Margaret Buza Chicago Judith Albert Marines North Carolina Alec Jr Barbara Popeley Barbara Sebos Fairport Harbor Ev. Ziarto New Lexington Cemetery

Trimble Area War Bond Workers Honored for Effort

Certificates of commendation for the Fourth War Loan Drive were sent to district chairman M. M. Bryson by county chairman F. H. Sands to be countersigned and mailed to volunteers. Trimble Township sales totaled $51,078, about 70 percent of its quota. Seven of 16 county units missed their quotas, while five exceeded them enough to push the county over the top.

Gloustex M. M. Bryson F. H. Sands Trimble Township

Local Servicemen Return From Training and Leave

Pfc Paul M Byers son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Byers Glouster recently graduated from Harlingen Army Air Field Texas with aerial gunners wings. He will return to Harlingen for assignment or stay as gunnery instructor after a one week course. James Bernard North just completed boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station on 14 day leave. Cadet Charles Kittle and Mrs Kittle arrive from Cape Girardeau Missouri after primary training and will proceed to Malden Missouri for basic training. Captain George Arnold formerly a track star at Ohio State University is with the 15th Company 6th ASTP Regt at Fort Benning Georgia.

America James Bernard North Great Lakes Naval Training Station James North Columbus Glouster Great Lakes California Charles Kittle Kittle Child Cape Girardeau Girardeau Malden

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Mrs Elbert Maxwells committee plans a club meeting in Legion Hall at 7 30 Friday evening. Circle No 3 of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at Mrs Thomas Aliams Jr home on Republic Avenue. Miss Martha Byers visiting from Newark returns Friday to Tuesday. Emmett Gaskalla and wife visit Glouster during vacation. Y J Lloyd of Poston hosts a chicken dinner for sister Mrs Leo Bradley birthday. Leo Bradley also attends.

Glouster Elbert Maxwell Legion Hall Methodist Church Thomas Aliams Jr Republic Avenue Martha Byers Newark Emmett Byers New York Emmett Gaskalla

More Donors to Red Cross Announced

A local Red Cross drive update lists numerous donors and amounts from GLOUSTER, including chapters and lodge contributions, with totals from individuals and couples. The report notes 22 people gave a dollar and five others under a dollar, leaving the drive $700 short of its quota.

Red Cross E. LeFever Pansie L. Clark Ernest Byers C. E. Rockhold Ige C. Duncan C. E. Bingman C. B. Tigner Emmetters Hines L. K. Heiskell James Johnson Frank Seller Henry Ley Thomas Vaughn E. M. Blower Dave Powers Hortense Atlas

Kentucky and DePaul In National Invitation Semi Finals

The DePaul Demons are eight point favorites to beat the Oklahoma Aggies in the NIT semi final at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky faces St John’s in the other semi with Kentucky a seven point favorite.

New York DePaul Demons Chicago Oklahoma Aggies Madison Square Garden Kentucky St. John’s Brooklyn Utah Utes Arkansas Kansas City

Harrison Is Golf Winner Charlotte Open

Sgt. Dutch Harrison won the $10,000 Charlotte Open by one stroke finishing with a 275 total after 72 holes. Jag MecSpaden and Byron Nelson finished one and four strokes behind, with MecSpaden losing by one and Nelson in third. Harrison returned to his Army duties with two $1,000 war bonds and a lucky dime found before the first tee.

Charlotte N. C Dutch” Harrison Dutch Morrison Jag MecSpaden Philadelphia Harrison Byron Nelson Toledo

Bell Favored Over Berger In 10-Round Cleveland Showdown

Tommy Bell of Youngstown aims to extend his 36 fight winning streak in a 10 round bout against veteran Maxie Berger at the Arsa tonight. Bell dominates with 25 knockouts and recently earned a feature spot after a two round kayo of Chuck Hunter. Berger carries a past string of 15 wins but recently fell to Beau Jack in a 10 round decision, with ringsiders predicting Bell must stop him early or risk trouble late.

Cleveland Tommy Bell Youngstown Maxie Berger Arsa Bell Chuck Hunter Berger Maxie Beau Jack New York State Athletic Commission Ringsiders

King Interment Is Made at Glouster

Mrs. Mary A. Mintie was interred in Glouster under a Columbus area service led by Rev. A. G. Win pape. A nephew L C Stanton and a group of relatives and friends attended the burial at the cemetery.

Glouster Mary A Mintie Columbus Feeserencon A. G. Winpape L. C. Stanton Tsighana

Clifton Brief News Notes

Clifton notes report residents and events including the death of John Gilles aged 84 with funeral at Foglesongs Mason City and burial at West Columbia. Several families relocate for wartime service including Donald Peck and four children moving here. Peck is in the Army stationed at Camp Wolters Texas.

Clifton John Gilles Foglesongs Mason City West Columbia Donald Peck Lancaster Peck Army Camp Wolters Texas

Pomeroy Court Action Seeks Set Aside Gas Well Interest

Roy Proffitt filed in Common Pleas Court to set aside an interest in a gas well against E. S. Means and others and to obtain other proper relief.

Common Pleas Court Roy Proffitt E. S. Means

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues pushes youth play with projects like Goldsboro two junior leagues and Lockport Pony League's 250 to 300 kids summer cue. Hollywood courted Creighton Miller, and Jack McDonald eyes Giants tryout after Rangers season. Bib Brannum plans pro finish, Wat Misaka lauded for sportsmanship. Glenn L. Martin to receive Wildlife Conservation award. Jaime Almendro Jr faces a two word error, Yankees fans favored by Puerto Rican writer.

ORK National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Goldsboro N. C Lockport N. Y Hollywood Notre Dame Creighton Miller Jack McDonald Rangers Lakewood N. J Giants Kentucky Bib Brannum Army America Garden Utah Wat Misaka Glenn L. Martin Baltimore Airplane Minneapolis Jaime Almendro, Jr Jersey City Giants San Juan Jaime Yankees New York Giants

Fan Helped Ed Klieman Learn Sinkers From Cedar Rapids Fan

Ed Klieman credits a Cedar Rapids baseball fan as his “No. 1” mentor for the sinker pitch. The fan taught finger and wrist action in 1942, helping Klieman win 23 games last season with Baltimore of the International League and debut with Cleveland in 1943. Also noted is Cliff Mapes’ reclassification by the California draft board joining Lou Boudreau, Vernon Kennedy, and Russ Peters in the Indians’ 1-A list.

Lafayette Ind Ed Klieman Cleveland Klieman Baltimore Norwood Ohio Boston Red Sox Cedar Rapids Iowa Pops Indians Cliff Mapes California Mapes Lou Boudreau Vernon Kennedy Russ Peters

All Ohio High Cage Quints Named by AP

The Associated Press announces its all Ohio high school basketball teams Class A and B based on pre tournament play. Highlights include Alex Groza of Martins Ferry and Max Cox of McArthur with top scoring, plus notable centers Dickey Pfeiffer Kephart and guards Hart Puffer.

Associated Press Ohio Max Cox Columbus Alex Groza Martina Ferry Bobby Peanuts) Baker Mansfield Ward James Dorland Canton Lehman Paul Jackson Newarkland James Line Akron North Groza Bob Dickey Lancaster Jack Pfeiffer Toledo Devilbiss Dickey Pfeiffer McArthur Marvin Taxi) Shaffer Fredericktown Max Kephart Middle Point Bill Bachman Plainville Paul Miller Tipp City Bachman Junior Hart Irondale Robert Puffer East Conneaut Rowe Hart Newark Jacksson Dutch” Campbell John Gorsuch Bluffton Schmidt Fred Herrmann Robert Baker Mansfield F Martins Ferry Co Newark G Akron North G Ted Trask Findlay John Payak Toledo Woodward Ted Jacobs Ashland Robert Williams Massillon Robert Dickey Angelo Sanchez Timken John Gross Coshocton George Ratterman Cinn Xavier Eugene Rossi Warren Harding Marvin Shaffer East Conneaut Rowe Blair Folck Enon Morris Braun Amherst Neil Schmidt John Tillitski Canton St John Bill Bachman Burt Garf Frye Utica Leo Murphy Lima St John Bill Green Bergholz John Clanflona Col. Rosary

Plains Pastor Accepts Post in Sciotoville

Rev Frank Noel of The Plains Nazarene Church will preach his farewell on Sunday March 26 at 7 pm and depart next week to assume the Nazarene Church pastorate in Sciotoville. A farewell party will follow at the Noel home with a bring and share lunch. Also notes on Egyptian mummies show no tooth decay due to coarse fibrous diet.

Chauncey Frank Noel Plains Nazarene Church Sciotoville the Nazarene Church the Plains Church Sciochildren Prank Jr Billy Roger Kay Ang Noel Re. Sunday School Friends of the Church

ORGAN S ORIGIN OBSCURE IN EARLY PIPE HISTORY

The earliest history of pipe organs is unclear though it is assumed they developed from bagpipes and Pan pipes.

Dive Bomber described as a hot meal hound in mock tribute

A humorous account defines a Dive Bomber as a soldier who eats rapidly with his nose near the plate and shows little regard for companions. It recalls a night when one such diner sparked a scene in a restaurant by diving into soup as four couples rose to dance.

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey residents and visitors are noted in social notes. Mrs. Margery Bennett and Mrs. Charlotte Bricker spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Courtney of Springfield were weekend guests of Mrs. Minette Courtney. Delena Funk and daughter Patty returned to Cleveland after visiting Millfield. The Smith family hosted relatives in Chauncey, and Kenneth Hale returned to Cleveland for a final army induction exam.

Margery Bennett Charlotte Bricker Chauncey Columbus Paul Courtney Springfield Minnette Courtney Delena Funk Patty Cleveland Millfield

Walter Staley on 20 day furlough from Chauncey

Corporal Walter E. Staley returned from overseas service and arrived Tuesday at Chauncey from Camp Claiborne Louisiana for a 20 day furlough with his father Elmer Staley and family. Eugene Staley on a 14 day leave heads next for Great Lakes Illinois. Elmer Staley has two other sons in service, Pvt Clarence Staley in Camp Shelby Mississippi hospital for eye treatment and Russell Staley in the Navy in the South West Pacific.

Chauncey Walter E. Staley Camp Claiborne Louisiana Elmer Staley Eugene Staley Great Lakes Ill Pvt Clarence Staley Camp Shelby Mississippi Russell Staley Navy South West Pacific

Millfield Brief Visit From Local Soldier

First Lieut. William Smith bombardier stationed at Louix City Iowa spent a short furlough in Millfield visiting the homes of Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin. His mother Mrs. Mabel Smith from Millfield has been in Seattle for months.

Millfield Chauncey William Smith Bombardier Louix City Iowa C. N. Sanders John Rankin Mabel Smith Seattle Wash

Chauncey Soldier Ends Hospital Stay Returns Home

Herbert B. Chauncey has been discharged from White Cross hospital in Columbus after two weeks of treatment and returned to the home of his daughter Mrs. William Canter in Chauncey. His illness has persisted with little improvement. Sergeant Homer Letfler also ends a seven day furlough and returns to Amarillo Texas after visiting Chauncey with his parents on Lexington Ave and other relatives.

Harold Stevens Chillicothe Helen Barker Myrtle Barker Johnie Fershee Point Pleasant Gephart Ncepson Robert Compson & 2 c Maud Huffman Ella Rose Middleport Harrold Rickard Jene Holms Bucyrus Chauncey Herbert Six Columbus White Cross Hospital William Canter Homer Letfler Amarillo Texas Reents Edward Letfiler Lexington Ave

Miss Kleinbriel Weds Pfc Wilford R Pyle

Chauncey saw a simple home ceremony Tuesday at 2 30 p m as Miss Margaret Ida Kleinbriel daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kleinbriel of Nelsonville wed Pfc Wilford Robert Pyle son of Mr and Mrs William Pyle of Millfield The single ring rite was conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney at the First Church of Christ Chauncey Attendants included the bride's mother Mrs Florence Pyle and aunt Mrs Margie Pyle Pyle serves in the Coast Guard Artillery and is stationed in Washington D C

Chauncey

Morristown Church Holds Chauncey Prayer Meeting

Weekly cottage prayer gathering of the Morristown Holiness Church is set for Thursday at 7 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Crabtree on May Avenue with Mrs Paul McKinney leading the session.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Emanuel Crabtree May Ave Paul McKinney

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