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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1945

Page

7

Six Players Report for First Drills

Big league players quickly replied to War Manpower Commission easing, with 21 announcing intentions to report or already reporting to camps. Notable names include Nicholson Yankees Crosetti Garbark and others across multiple clubs. Reports cover Browns Tigers Senators and Phillies camp arrivals plus early injury and roster notes.

NEW York War Manpower Commission Chicago Cubs Bill Nicholson Frank Crosetti Yankees Nicholson Chestertown Max Crosetti Vin Stockton Cat Garbark Charlotte N.C Hank Wyse Cubs Lee Handley Pirates Walter Chipple Senators Jimmy Outlaw Detroit Augie Bergamo Cardinals Charley Sproull Phillies Yade Hime I Cardinals Mort Cooper Dodgers Durocher Frenchy Bordagaray Bordagatay Tigers Chuck Hostetler Stan Spence Joé Mack Chicago Indians Ed Kliéman Tribe Fred Wiliams T Athletics Joe Cicero Curtis Bay Coast Guard Andy Latchie Giants Horace Stoneham Atlantic White Sox Jimmy Dykes Pdetroit Wotike Poater Cornwell Athens Ohio de Bonis

Donoghue Derby rider with six victories at age 60

London report notes Steve Donoghue, famed jockey of six Derby mounts, dies after a 24 hour illness at 60. He began Derby riding in 1910, won multiple races during wartime, and achieved six winners in a row across 1920s. Greensboro Open to feature Nelson and Snead in a key winter golf showdown. Cleveland Indians sign first baseman Fred Williams to back Mickey Rocco. Dorothy Campbell Hurd Howe, celebrated woman golfer, mourned after death by train incident in Yemassee South Carolina.

London Steve Donoghue Donoghue Lafayette Ind Cleveland Indians Mickey Rocco Tribe Roger Peckinpaugh Fred “Pep” Williams Meridian Miss Peckinpaugh Yemassee 8. C Ardsley N. Y Dorothy Campbell Hurd Howe New York

Chauncey probate notices and guardian accounts heard

In Athens County Ohio probate court guardians and executors filed first and final accounts for residents including Chauncey Emst Kollister and Mary Chauncey Kollister with hearings and deadlines set. Notices list guardianships for Lena Mathews and Ruths Princoll plus the executor for Riley Wolfe deceased. creditors must file claims within four months to avoid bar. Dated March 3 1945 by Probate Judge Francis D White.

Athens ‘County Ohio Abs Orelock Chauncey Mary Kollis- Emst Biliers John Shuler Royden Yived Philippines Lena Mathews Saran Camp Hood Tex-ame Roker Gocelia Fort Ord Calia Cqrhoming Frilaiss, Sr Galiti Tor Prassegs E Jams John Jagers G. W. Tucker Unape Chauncey-Dover High Mermel Stalder Guardian of Ruths Metcau Mesday H. 5 Bert Wolfe M. Od. Hughes Gar Jacksonville Riley G Wolfe Lnte Athens Gertrude Driccoll Cunadian Wiltonio Si Hom Princoll Francis D White

Chauncey Soldier Returns From France In Hospital

Mr and Mrs J Henry Locke of Chauncey report their son Pvt Homer Locke has returned to the States and is hospitalized in South Carolina after serving with the 11th Infantry in France. Pvt Harold Locke was wounded in France on July 26 and awarded the Purple Heart. he is improving at Chillicothe hospital, Ohio.

Chauncey J. Henry Locke May Ave Pvt Homer Locke States South Carolina 11Th Infantry France Harold Locke Chillicothe Corning William Murphy Beulah Murphy Billy Trimble Murpphy Fort Benning

Mrs Kollister Honors Daughter Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs Mary Johnson Kollister entertained Thursday at her Converse Street home Chauncey to celebrate her daughter Judith Ann Kollisters second birthday A three course chicken dinner was served with a birthday cake as centerpiece Gifts were given to Judith Ann Attendees included Mrs Lewis Johnson Mrs Arrella Herdman Richard Johnson Mr and Mrs Otto Graham and children Francis Jackie Barbara Marilyn Eddie Abdella Miss Ruby Roberts George Max Safronko Mrs Royden Kollister and children Teddy and Judith Ann 모두 Chauncey

Chauncey Mary Johnson Kollister Converse St Judith Ann Kollister Judith Ann Lewis Johnson Arrella Herdman Richard Johnson Otto Graham Francis Jackie Barbara Marilyn Eddie Abdella Ruby Roberts George Max Safronko Royden Kollister Teddy

Services on Dover Charge Announced

CHAUNCEY The following announcements have been made for the Church of Christ Parish G B Courtney will speak at Greens Run at 9 30 am Chauncey 10 30 am Trimble 7 p m Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge 9 30 am Millfield 10 am These churches aim to raise attendance this Sunday toward special goals Esater Sunday Trumble 140 Chauncey 100 Greens Run 40 Millfield 75 Taylor Ridge 30

Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Greens Run Trimble Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield Esater Trumble Greens

Chauncey-Dover Board Adds Names to Roll

Chauncey-Dover Honor Roll Board secretary Mrs Pearl Henry announces new names will be added at the corner of Converse and Main and Chauncey Streets. Persons with names should contact Mrs Henry by phone or at her residence on E Main Street immediately.

Chauncey Pearl Henry Chauncey-Dover Honor Roll Board Converse and Main Sts Mrs. Henry E. Main St

Rites for Wharton At Home of Niece

Eugene Wharton aged 66 of Chauncey died Monday at his niece Mrs. Pearl Henry on East Main Street. Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ Chauncey officiated at funeral services held Wednesday at Stout Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. One brother E C Wharton of Centerbury Ohio and several nephews and nieces survive.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Eugene Wharton Histon Pearl Henry Main St Stout Funeral Greenlawn E. C. Wharton Centerbury

Bucks NYU Winners in NCAA Meet

In Kansas City AP reports the NCAA Western playoffs open with Utah facing Oklahoma A&M as Coach Peterson predicts slim chances for a depleted Utah squad. Ohio State and New York University advance to Saturday’s finals after strong showings in the Eastern region.

Kansas City N.C.A.A Utah Oklahoma A Vadal Peterson Oklahoma Oregon Eenaee Utah-Oklahoma Murray Satterfield Arnold Ferrin Utes Army Ohio State New York University University of Kentucky Kentuckians Roy Standi Danford Buckeyes United Brethren Churches Jack- New York University The Missionary Society Rosa Williams Ora Viney Guild Girls Gladys Viney Church of Christ C. B. Tignér Bible School Jerusalem Ps.c.e A. G. Winkle Methodist Church Winkleslee

Funeral rites planned for Belva Champlin

Chauncey announces funeral services for Belva Mae Champlin ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Champlin Beau mont with Rev Frank Noel of Sciotoville officiating The Plains Church of the Nazarene 2 30 pm Saturday The child is granddaughter of Lewis Champlin and Newton Grigsby of Chauncey Mary Johnson ill with pneumonia slightly improving Chauncey Dovey schools closed due to high water Services Sunday at Morristown Holiness Church begin 9 30 am with Sunday School led by Lewis Adkins Rev Pidcock preaches at Pilgrim Church near Carbondale at 2 30 pm

Chauncey Belva Mae Champlin Ernest Champlin Beaumont Plains Church of the Nazarene Frank Noel Sciotoville Lewis Champlin Newton Grigsby Ollie Feigley Columbus Charles Daugherty Mary Johnson Ernest Johnson Chauncey-Dovey Morristown Holiness Church Lewis Adkins Ray Pidcock Young Peoples Myrtle Simpson Rev. Pidcock Pilgrim Church Carbondale

Scouts To Collect Waste Paper Tomorrow

Glouster scouts plan a waste paper and tin can drive tomorrow due to rain last Saturday. Scoutmaster Ralph Hines says they will cover the Saturday territory and may pick up in other areas if notified by phone. Andrew Burke of the Columbus WPB office urged paper and cans, complimenting the scouts on their regular drives.

Glouster Ralph Hines Mr. Hines Andrew Burke W.P.B Columbus Burke

Pre Easter Services In Glouster Are Arranged

Glouster social notes list Mrs May Dunnett as hostess for the Senior Progressive Study Club on Madison Street. Officers elected include Mrs Everett Eddy president and Miss Lalta Danford vice president. A $5 Red Cross contribution was voted. Films shown were Gateway to Germany and A Day in an African Village. Guests included Mrs J E Anderson and others. Marcella Jonas attended as a guest.

J. E Anderson B. R. Angle John S. Blower Sam Dunnett Everett Eddy J. H. Henshaw Emily Jonas T. D. McAfoose Altia Sweeney Sara Willis Marcella Jonas

Glouster Family Has Four Sons in Service

Mr and Mrs Thomas Anderson of Glouster report four sons in military service. John left March 17 to join the navy. Pvt Thomas Anderson is at Black Hills South Dakota. Loren Anderson is an instructor in Jacksonville Florida. Pfc Denzil Anderson has been overseas in France for three years and in service four years. Thomas E and Loren each have served a year and three months.

Glouster Thomas Anderson John Navy Thomas E. and Loren

Rainbow party and local notes from Corning area

Corning notes report a Rainbow party at the Methodist church with 30 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. Clark Hampson and Mrs. Lora Longley for penny collections. Local attendees and visitors are listed, including several Spence family members and others from Corning and nearby towns. A Purple Heart recipient, Wayman S. Towner, is noted for wartime injuries. A Trimble Glouster Masonic meeting is announced featuring Prof. Paul S. Dashiell as guest. the event includes a Mason degree.

Corning Methodist Church Clark Hampson Lora Longley Mary Spence Edward Jacoby Richard Spence Steve Benedict Lena Fenneken Margaret Schlingerman Mary Jane Barbara Spence Anna Mae Gerlica Don Fenneken Jerry Jones Jack Rodgers Gaston Sicilian Ray Latta Orton Fitch Sherwood Rebekah Lodge John Reho Eleanor Pauline Fuccie Anna Belle Lanfrank Ella Mae Pre Somme Co. G 120Th Inf Bird General Facing Trimble Glouster Paul 3 Dashiell Navy U. S. Naval Academy

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Brings 1945 Echoes and Notes

New York fans bluntly question baseball priorities while DePaul gains praise in a tournament. Jack Dugger moves to Lancaster High School coaching, Red Blaik downsizes spring scrimmage at West Point, and Doc Blanchard with Glenn Davis are floated as a backfield pair. Ed Ignasiak shows versatility as a switch-hitting slugger. Ray Dumont offers a $100 war bond prize for the oldest signed sandlot hopeful, contingent on 12 games played in 1944. Potsklan appears in a German POW camp as interpreter for a Russian doctor. Goodman earns oratory honors after a golf loss in India, as Wavell hosts a pair from Briscoe.

Hugh Fullerton New York Brooklyn DePaul Mikan Jack Dugger Ohio State Lancaster Red Blaik West Point Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Ray Dumont National Baseball Congress Ray Cincinnati Reds Johnny Potsklan Penn State Rog Higgins Johnny Goodman Oratory India Viceroy Lord Wavell A. R. Briscoe Goodman Col. Smysor

Russell Beats Robinson In Pittsburgh Bout

Willie Russell of Pittsburgh outpointed Ari Honey Robinson of Pittsburgh at 138 to 147 pounds in a sharp fight card clash.

Associated Frese Pittsburgh Willie Russell Columbus Ari Honey) Robinson

Revival in Progress At Nazarene Church

The Plains Nazarene Church, led by Rev. A. N. Lakin, hosts nightly revival services at 7:30 with Hallie and Martha Foster of Decatur as evangelists. Sunday features Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 10:30 and 7:30 by the Fosters, special singing by Mrs. Martha Foster, and a rally contest in the Sunday School.

Chauncey Plains Nazarene A. N. Lakin Hallie Martha Foster Decatur, I Carrie Channell Fosters

Field Trial Carded For Sunday At New England Farm

The Athens County Field Trial Association plans a spring field trial next Sunday at Eli Spaulding farm near New England. Entries come from Ohio districts and from West Virginia Pennsylvania and Kentucky. A drawing at Hotel Berry is set for Saturday at eight. Wildlife motion pictures will follow by Ollie Nelmyer of Prospect. Judges include Ollie Nelmyer E Knight B S Miller and John Street. Food will be provided by American Legion posts Suysville and Satwart. The Spaulding farm lies five miles north of Guyaville.

Athens Eli Spaulding New England Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Hotel Berry Ollie Nelmyer Prospect Ohio Conservation Department Spaulding Farm E., D. Knight Charleston W. Va B. S. Miller Ashville John Street Chillicothe American Legion Suysville Satwart Guyaville

Columbiana Faces St Mary in Class B State Final

In Columbus Sandusky St Mary meets Columbiana in the Class B state semifinals. St Mary, 23 2, relies on grit to offset height against Columbiana six five Marty Hollinger leads Columbiana. Roth Maer Guendelsberger each over 200 points. St Mary aims to join an exclusive two time state title club, having won in 1936.

Columbiana St. Mary Clippers Saints Marty Hollinger Harold Roth Roth Sandusky Clipper Salem Sebring Akron Blet Yorkville Norton HoWinger Associated Press UN Uder Harry Case Larry Keck Bill Newell St.Mary Bob Maer Art Guendelsberger

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