Stage Set for Scholastic Cage Championships in Ohio
Columbus AP report previews the Open for Class A and B state hoops crowns. Martins Ferry and Middle Point lead fields with 24 win totals, Columbus area venues host semifinals and finals, tickets go on sale Saturday, and past champions include Newark and Canton McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Saturdy
Ima Central
Camn McKinley
Martins Ferry
Newark
Ema Central
Waynesburg
Eets Tipp City
Middle Point
Yorkille
Ictors
Ferrians
Canton McKinley
Lima Central
Akron North
North Canton
Northeast
Startins Ferry
Yorkville
Ohio River
Mack May Appealing I A Classification
Cleveland Indians second baseman Ray Mack said he would not appeal his recent draft reclassification from A to 1-A. He visited appeal agent William Blackmore to seek information and was reclassified last Monday. Mack was married after registration on Oct 16 1940.
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Cleveland
Ray Mack
Cleveland Indians
Ack
William Clackmore
Players’ Selective Service Board
Mack
Plan Benefit Dance At Glouster Red Cross Hall
A Saturday night benefit dance will be held at the K P Hall to aid the Red Cross. The Withem family orchestra will provide music for the event, giving attendees a chance to support a worthy cause and enjoy an evening.
Cards Are Needed for Scout Fund Drive Subscriptions
Ernest Jones requests all Boy Scout workers who have solicited funds to return subscription cards by Saturday. Cards may be handed to him or to R. Drusy.
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Glouster
Ernest Jones
Boy Scout
R. Drusy
Strikeout King Signs with Hens
Fresno report says Earl Jones, 1942 Canadian American strikeout leader, agreed to terms with Toledo of the American Association and will join Madden camp at Athens California next week. The southpaw, owned by the St. Louis Browns, pitched for Gloversville New York last season.
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Fresno
Calif
Earl Jones
Toledo
Athens
Jones
St. Louis Browns
Gloversville
N. Y
Reds Open Spring with Intra Squad Games in Bloomington
Reds prepare for first intra squad games at Indiana University with WAVES in the stands. If no mishap occurs Johnny Van der Meer is slated to start the opening day against the St Louis Cardinals on April 21. Ray Starr appears as the only potential challenger while Bucky Walters recovers.
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Johnny Vander Meer
St. Louis Cardinals
Bucky Walters
Ray Starr
Johnny
Frank McCormick
Hollister Students Lead Scrap Drive Effort
Hollister school announces continued Scrap drive activity led by Miss Nettie Keeton's fourth and fifth grades. Pupils have collected 16 boxes of tin cans and additional items including fats furs silk magazines scrap rubber and copper plus stamps for library fund and Red Cross. They are selling seeds for Victory Gardens while honoring an honor roll with June Vaughan Gloria Moody Jane Andrews Billy Withem Wayne Bailey Josephine Fydroski Doris Mingus Betty Stansberry Thelma Hillyer Anna Lou Dougherty.
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Hollister
Hollister School
Nettie Keeton
Library Fund
Red Cross
Victory Gardens
Miss Keeton
June Vaughan
Gloria Moody
Jane Andrews
Billy Withem
Wayne Bailey
Josephine F
Honor Roll Committee Called to C S O Meeting
Mrs. John R. Clark requests all members of the honor roll committee attend the C S O meeting Friday at 7 30 p m for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John R. Clark
Committee On “Honor Roll
Shortage of Pitchers Biggest Problem Confronting Connie
Connie Mack says the Philadelphia Athletics face a pitching shortage with only seven pitchers on the roster. Only three veterans return from last year, and Wolff may be drafted soon. The infield also features inexperienced players while Jesse Flores is a 14 game winner nearby.
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Connie
Wilmington
Del
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Phil Marchildon
Fowler
Besse
Roger Wolff
Russ Christopher
Lyman Harris
Wolff
Jesse Flores
Los Angeles
Dick Siebert
Pete Suder
Irvin Hall
Williamsport
Eddie Mayo
Glouster High Seniors Lead State Scholar ship Test Group
Glouster High School seniors in the top 40 percent of their class took the State Scholarship Test at the Glouster High School Building. The five part exam covered English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Reading and Language with 60 questions per part. Results will be sent to the State Department for grading and announced later. Franklin Burns missed the test due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
DeLoris Ann Boyer
Robert Walter Byers
Paul Rolland Byers
David Grayson Cox
Calvin Eugene Davis
Donna Jo Dennison
Lucy Giacomo
Edythe Mae Hanry
Charles James Jennice
Donna Eileen King
Mary Bernadine Kirby
Marilyn Joy Lantz
John J. Moody
Millard Ellis Munden
Rosemary McAllister
Betty Ann Nelson
Kathleen Roberts
John Oliver Tigner
Richard Jean Williams
Glouster High School
Athens
State Department of Education
State Department
Franklin Burns
Pastors of Glouster Announce Church Activities
Glouster Methodist Church outlines a week of services led by Rev. A. G. Winkle including Church School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with sermons The Saving Work of Jesus and Gods Measuring Rod Special Lenten service Wednesday at 7 p m and district conference at Chillicothe See the pastor Local minister C B Tigner adds Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 a m morning sermon Giving Power to the Message and evening sermon Paying on Your Debt The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion to host a Red Cross fundraiser at Legion Hall Monday March 29 at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
A. G. Winkle
Glouster Methodist Church
Earl
Johnson
Jesus
Winkle
Chillicothe
C. B. Tigner
Eden
Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Legion Hall
Red Cross Fund
Civil Defense Sessions Urged by Glouster Mayor
Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams urges all Civilian Defense Corps members able to attend sessions in Athens Saturday and Sunday. He advises checking Thursdays Messenger Page 9 for the schedule numbers that interest them and attending those sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thomas Williams
Glouster Civilian Defense Corps
Athens
Eden Reverend Hannaman guests end Glouster visit
Rev and Mrs K P Hannaman of Eden Ohio were guests of Mr and Mrs Tigner. Tigner conducted a two week meeting series for the visiting minister and returned to Glouster to continue his church duties. Columbus visitors Mrs C James Mrs F D Kinney joined Glouster hosts. Mrs Viney aided Rendville Guild reorganization with her father Albert Allen and Aaron Reid as hosts.
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K. P. Hannaman
Eden, O
Tigner
Hannaman
Glouster
C. James
F. D. Kinney
Columbus
Grant Wallace
Esta Cunningham
Andrew J. Viney
Hattie Jackson Guild and
Rendville
Albert T. Allen
Aaron T. Reid
Ohio State Aims at First NCAA Swim Title
Coach Mike Peppe predicts OSU will win the NCAA title this weekend at the two day meet. He expects multiple new records with Bill Smith and Keo Nakama among potential record breakers. Michigan and Ohio State clash for supremacy as Patten defends the 220 free. Nakama eyes the mile record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mike Peppe
Ohio State
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Peppe
John Patten
Michigan
Bill Smith
Honolulu
Keo Nakama
Bucks
Smith
Birge Rites Held at Nelsonville for Rev Ray C Birge
Relatives and friends gathered at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville for the funeral of Rev Ray C Birge held mid afternoon. Out of town mourners included Wraith Lemmert Ray Cole Bingman and Bliss among others. Masonic members served as pallbearers and burial followed at Greenlawn.
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Glouster
Church of Christ
Nelsonville
Ray C. Birge
Sigrid Love
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
C. L. Evans
Tennyson
Reverend Birge
Mabel Birge
James Birge
Daisy Wraith
Lena Cole
George Wraith
Bernard Wraith
Charles Lemmert
Lucille Ray
James Cole
Zanesville
Ray Cole
Mary Gulter
Beatrice Pickett
Columbus
Clyde Rodda
Toledo
Ernest Bingman
Gilbert Bingman
Eugene Jones
Orville Bingman
Warren Wallace
Minerva
Ohio
Thomas Longstaff
Middleport
Ollie Thompson
Cincinnati
W. A. Bliss
Sidney Bliss
Homer Bonnar
Howard Jones
Beaver
Masonic Order
Greenlawn
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey District social news reports Mr. and Mrs. Albert Watkins and daughter Charlotte visiting family in Chauncey and Athens. Mrs Glennis Karns of Athens visits relatives in Sugar Creek. Mrs. Henry Osborne of Chauncey remains seriously ill with nurse Miss Mable Rholians assisting. Gerald Blackford’s son Lloyd transferred from Miami Beach to South City Nebraska. Mrs. Mary Davis of Columbus, former Chauncey resident, visits here. Morristown Holiness Church prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the Bulloch home Balley Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Albert Watkins
Charlotte
Massillon
A. Fef. Watkins
Evelyn
B. T. Grover
Athens
Glennis Karns
Raymond Augustine
Sugar Creek
Henry Osborne
Jacobs Ave
Mable Rholians
Gerald Blackford
Pfe
Lioyd Blackford
Miami Beach
Fla
Soulh City
Nebraska
Harry Sharp
Trimble
Rey
Gilbert Courtney
Mary Davis
Columbus
Myrtle ‘Tippie
Morristown
Holiness Church
John Bulloch
Balley Run
Linscotts Sell Their Property at The Plains
Mr and Mrs Edward Linscott have sold their property at The Plains and moved to the Charles Green farm near Amesville. Their daughters Mary Ann and Patty stayed with Mrs Effie Lands in Chauncey until the move is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Edward Linscott
Eileen Lands
the Plains
Charles Green Farm
Amesville
Mary Ann
Patty
Linscott
Effie Lands
Itheir
Fullerton's Roundup: Yanks at Asbury Park and World Fair salvage
The Yankees stay at Asbury Park spring training facility built largely from World’s Fair salvaged materials while the Cleveland Indians supply most of the club’s other salvaged components. A new purchase bid with unnamed buyers circulates amid spring chatter.
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NEW York
Yankees
Asbury Park
N. J
Cleveland Indians
Camp Gossip Highlights Star Runners and Pitchers Across Leagues
Washington Senators spotlight George Case and George Myatt as speed threats and a 39 steal season for Columbus. Eddie Hangrewski at Notre Dame trains for Cubs as weight drops from 300 to 187 pounds. Tigers announce Trucks and Trout to face White Sox in an exhibition. Stengel reshapes Braves infield with Burns Cuccinello Geraghty. Cronin pushes Sunday drills ahead of opening exhibition. Burmeister drives in four in intra squad for Cardinals.
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College Park
Washington Senators
Clyde Milan
George Case
George Myatt
Columbus
Fills Clary
Southern Association
Nats
French Lick, Inc
Eddie Hangrewski
Notre Dame
Jimmy Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Eddie
Plan Special Evangelistic Campaigns In Ohio Churches
Dover area churches announce two week evangelistic campaign beginning Monday night at The Plains Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jas S Fitch, and Rev Frank Noel continuing revival duties at The Plains Nazarene Church. Services run 7 30 nightly. Sunday School at 9 30. preaching 7 45. guest Evan Edwards of Athens if Noel absent. In Chauncey Church of Christ parish plans Day of Commitment as part of pre Easter campaign with a 500 person Easter goal and Sunrise Prayer Services. Visiting speaker Rev Herald Monroe of Cleveland set for April 4. March 28 services list preaching times and locations across Greens Run Chauncey Trimble Millfield Taylor Ridge. Eastern War Time.
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Chauncey
Jas. S. Fitch
Cincinnati
Plains Church of the Nazarene
Vera Bridgewater
Channery
Frank Noel
The
Plains Nazarene
New Straitaville
Noel
Carrie Channel
Evan Edwards
Athens
Church of Christ
Millfield
Trimble
Greens
Taylor Ridge
Herald Monroe
Cleveland
Ohio
Gilbert Courtney Greens
Glaze Thompson
Taylor
New Home Welcomed by Naomi Class at Plains Housewarming
The Harold Winefordner home in The Plains hosted a Wednesday night housewarming for Naomi Class members of The Plains Methodist Church. Friends enjoyed social games, contests, and refreshments, and Mrs. Winefordner received a gift for her new home. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Michael, Mrs. J. McCullough, Mrs. H. W. Humphrey, Mrs. John Slater, Mrs. Henry Evans, Mrs. John Southerton, Mrs. George Shamel, Mrs. Floyd Linscott, Mrs. Oria Darnell, Mrs. Harry Moore, Mrs. W. M. Secoy, Mrs. Lacey McDonald, Mrs. Marie Seel, Mrs. Paul Tipton, Mrs. V. O. Kail, Mrs. John McAllister, Alta Cooper, Elva Cooper, and Mrs. Winefordner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harold Winefordner
the Plains
Naomi
Plains Methodist Church
Winefordner
Carl Michael
John Slater
Henry Evans
John Southerton
George Shamel
Floyd Linscott
Oria Darnell
Harry Moore
W. M. Secoy
Lacey McDonald
Marie Seel
Paul Tipton
V. O. Kail
John McAllister
Alta Cooper
Elva Cooper
Church Social Glouster A Feast at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church social room hosts The Feast of the Seven Tables this Friday at 7 09. The Baptist Young People's Club sponsors the event and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Young People's Club
Tribe Pilot High on New Kid Pitcher
LAFAYETTE INDIANA AP Allie Reynolds praised as a potential ace by Lou Boudreau after a three hour batting practice Reynolds starred in inner squad drills and topped a 60 yard dash event with Hank Edwards Reynolds and Edwards to race against Cubs Pirates and Reds reps Outdoor practice marked Indians first full outdoor session with another intra squad game planned and a Sunday exhibition vs Lafayette Red Sox Denison honors McGinnis and Gwinn with MVP awards Greg Rice aiming for 64th straight victory in Knights of Columbus carnival two mile event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Allie Reynolds
Wilkes-Barre
Boudreau
Reynolds
Oklahoma
Hank Edwards
Purdue University
Edwards
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Indians
Lafayette Red Sox
Rick
Cleveland
Greg Rice
Notre Dame
Arena
Rev Gilbert Courtney Conducted Funeral Service for Harold Jr
Harold Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Harold Russell of Millfield was laid to rest at Hilltop Cemetery following services conducted Thursday at the family home Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Ayers Greens Run and Mr and Mrs Harry Russell Millfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Harold Jr
Harold Russell
Millfield
Hilltop Cemetery
Floyd Ayers
Creens Run
Harry Russell
Seiber in Chauncey Receives News on Father’s Illness
Mrs. H A Seiber of Chauncey received a telegram from her brother James Hendren Jellico Tenn stating their father John Hendren is critically ill. Mrs Seiber plans to travel to his home. Also in Chauncey Rev Clarence Way will preach at the Church of God Sunday both morning and evening with Sunday School at 9 30 and Young People at 650 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John Sirotnik
New London
Greens Run
Isaac Vaughan
Trimble
Harry
Wellington
New Zealand
Columbus
Steve Banfield
Army
Arthur Banfield
Camp Wolters
Texas
Andrew Cavello
Navy
New York
Andrew
Arctic Ocean
Pete Domenico
United States Navy
John Pettit
Chauncey
H. A. Seiber
James Hendren
Jellico
Tenn
John Hendren
Clarence Way
Chauncey Church of God
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Boston Braves
Nets
Choate School
Wallingford
Conn
Reds
Bloomington
Indiana U
CSO
U.S.C
Chauncey District
Linscotts
Plains
Fullerton
Roland Gibbs
Todays
Quest Star
Don Donaghey
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Deep South
Service Dept
Jimmy Bronson
Gene Tunney
Australia
Ireland
Willie Turnesa
North Carolina
Pinehurst
Evansville
Steve O'Neill
Detroit Tigers
Virgil
Fire
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
White Sox
Wallingford, Conn
Casey Stengel
Joe Burns
Tony Cuccinello
Ben Geraghty
Medford
Mass
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Cairo
Til
Gerry Burmeister
Dover
Eli
Tribe Pilot
Granville
Denison University
Robert McGinnis
Marion
John Gwinn
Gallipolis
McGinnis
Gwinn
Denison
Oung
ATLAS
Tire Inspection and Tire Service
Mickle
Tire and Access, CO
W. Union
Motor Service
Carpenter & Grosvenor
G.L. Smith
Sinclair Refining Co
Kyle and
Clifford
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