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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1944

Page

17

Cards whip Reds twice and regain league lead

The Reds drop a doubleheader in St. Louis 5 1 and 1 0 to fall to third place as Max Lanier and Tomas De La Cruz shine for the Cardinals. Eric Tipton and Steve Mesner score on a Ramos double, while Litwhiler belts a decisive homer in the second game.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Elmer Riddle Bob Malloy Max Lanier Eric Tipton Steve Mesner Chucho Ramos Tomas de la Cruz Danny Litwhiler Litwhiler de la Cruz Cardinal al Jurisich Reds Cardinal Keystone Emil Verban Marty Marion Carter Wee Ennenne cLakeman Verban Hopp Owen Bergamo Eee Kurowski Lanier Malloy Marshall Clay Sacewesnee Williams Criscola McCormick Crabtree Miller Mesner Mueller de Cruz Tipton Musial St. Louis Cardinals

Stengel Starts with Milwaukee Brewers in Double Win

Casey Stengel begins as Milwaukee manager with a double victory over the Columbus Redbirds 8 4 and 7 6. The Brewers pull three and a half games ahead of St Louis in the standings while sweeping a three game series. Minneapolis White Sox beat Louisville twice 4 0 and 2 0 to reach the 500 mark. St Paul defeats Indianapolis 4 2 and 6 3, and Toledo dominates Kansas City 18 4 after a 2 0 loss in game one.

Associated Press Casey Stengel Milwaukee Brewers Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Columbus Redbirds Milwaukee Redbirds Brewers Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City

Mrs Spearry To Be Hostess for Class

Chauncey Lydia Spearr y at her home on West Mound Street will host the Esther Class of the Methodist Church for their monthly business and social meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Mr and Mrs George Williamson and children Jo Ann and George Jr Athens were hosts for a Sunday dinner with the former's parents sister and niece Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr Mrs Jeannette Neeley and Jean Neeley of Columbus also attended

Chauncey Lydia Spearry West Mound St Esther Methodist Church George Williamson Jo Ann George Jr Athens James Williamson Jeanette Neeley Jean Neeley Columbus

Wolf tops Charleston sweepstakes pin tourney at boulevards

Jim Wolf of Zanesville captured top honors and 300 in war bonds in the handicap division of the Third Annual Sweepstakes at Boulevard Recreation in Charleston West Virginia. Johnny Rayl and G E Mitchell also finished among money winners as over 200 bowlers competed.

Messenger Boulevard Recreation Charleston W. Va James A. Wolf Glouster Zanesville Johnny Rayl Point Pleasant G. E.mitchell Athens

Commandos Win Point Pleasant Bowling Title in Close Playoff

The Commandos defeated the Lucky Strikes by 62 pins at 22nd Street Bowling Center to close the season. Awards funded by Victory Oil and local supporters honored top bowlers from both teams with medals and a 13 inch trophy for the Commandos. Ice cream cake and drinks followed the presentation of prizes.

Commandos Lucky Strikes 22Nd Street Bowling Center Victory Oil Jack Griffith F. W. Quillin K. Rose P. Somerville Bruestle N. Krodel Miller J. Smith T. Rose S. Smith Faye Sutton Carolyn Noble Edna Koblentz Quillin John Ray Tubby Morrison

Dover Mother Pins Wings On Her Son At Graduation

Chauncey story details Second Lieutenant John Watkins son of Mrs Pauline Watkins who was pinned with wings during Bombardier School graduation at Big Springs Texas. His career includes Chauncey-Dover High School 1942 enlistment December 13 1942 training across multiple bases and a future assignment at Westover Field Massachusetts.

Dover Charles 8. Bradfield Chauncey John Watkins Pauline Palmer Watkins W. Main St Chauncey Bombardier School Big Springs Texas Chauncey-Dover High School Reserve Air Force Miami Beach Florida Kutztown Ellington Field Harlingen Chauncey High School General Depot Columbus Pauline Watkins Wilma Brickles Westover Field Mass

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey social round includes Mr and Mrs A L Jandes and Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson at Farm Bureau meeting in Shade. Millfield hosts two course dinner for Herbert Mingus family and Carroll Tippett clans from Chauncey. Pvt Dick Hamnick returns from Camp Hood and is met to Columbus by his mother. Virginia Theisen Pierce and infant sent home by ambulance from Athens hospital. Chauncey Ladies Aid quilting today at the M E Church.

Chauncey A. L. Jandes Dan Johnson Farm Bureau Shade H. O. McDaniel Millfield Herbert Mingus Gordon Mingus Columbus Carroll Tippett Carolyn and Russell Dick Haminck Camp Hood Texas William Hamnick Virginia Theisen Pierce Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens William Theisen

Friendship Class Meeting at First Church of Christ

The Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the Church Parish House. Arthur Bennett serves as president and Mrs. Ruth Fiske is secretary.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Arthur Bennett Ruth Fiske

Baseball Scores Roundup Across Cities

A summary of recent baseball results lists New York over Boston 5 4 and 2 0, St. Louis over Cincinnati 5 1 and 1 0, Pittsburgh over Chicago 6 5 in 11 innings and 3 2, Philadelphia beating Washington 2 1 and 7 3, Milwaukee defeating Columbus 8 4 and 6 5, and Minneapolis sweeping Louisville 4 0 and 2 0. Additional results include St. Paul over Indianapolis 4 2 and 6 3, and Kansas City losing 2 0 to Toledo before Toledo won 18 4 in six innings per agreement.

New York Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo National Club Erican Club L. Pet Washington Chicago -Oseeeseee Cleveland

Returning servicemen lift pro baseball and college stars

Fullerton notes servicemen aiding pro baseball as war nears end. Navy V-12 trainee Johnny Austin shines in Oklahoma spring football, while Sooners player Jewell Eastman wears ribbons but stays tight lipped. Cubs and White Sox lack expected fire, and Ray Kurowski hails as a leading hitter among six Kurowski brothers.

New York Oklahoma Johnny Austin Navy Solomons Jewell Eastman Ray Kurowski Kurowski Walter Muhlenberg Bainbridge Naval Training Station George Cardinals George Strickler

Glouster Social Notes Hosts Past Matrons O E S Event

Mrs Gallo way and Mrs Pedicord hosted the Past Matrons of Thea Chapter O E S Friday evening with President Annetta Lewis presiding. Contests yielded prizes to Adda Koons and J B Stiff. refreshments served to Athens and local members.

Local residents visit across town and beyond

Mrs. Robert Williams and children of Athens visited her mother Mrs. Emily Jonas and sister Marcella Jonas. James Cotter and daughter Charlotte made business trip to Athens. Charley and Fred Smiths from Malta visited the Brysons. Easleys guests of Lucile Thompson spend days with relatives in Union City Tennessee. Stacey McDonald, former Glouster resident now in Columbus, visited. Cecilia Echstenkamper spent weekend with Elizabeth Chute and Sgt Dale Swyers. John McBride of Columbus vacationing with George Carter family. A. M. Bennett of Cove near Jackson called on Glouster friends. J. H. Henshaw and wife visited Utica. Mrs. Alfred Morris of Columbus visiting Glouster. husband serving in South Pacific.

Jimmie Easley Lucile Thompson O. L. Easley Pt. Pleasant W. Va Union City Tenn Stacey McDonald Columbus Cecilia Echstenkamper Elizabeth Chute Dale Swyers John McBride George Carter A. M. Bennett Cove Jackson J. H. Henshaw Utica James Bricker Alfred Morris Glouster South Pacific

Service Men of Glouster Area News Brief

Ralph Winn stationed at Camp Howze Texas spends a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Winn John Anendora on furlough from North Africa service is at home with his parents Pfc Paul Byers promoted to corporal stationed at Colorado Springs Colorado Emmetters learn of the promotion for their son

Glouster Ralph Winn Camp Howze Tex Clarence Winn John Anendora North Africa Emmetters Pfc Paul Byers Colorado Springs Colo

Minstrel Show Planned By Trimble Schools

Miss Mildred Howard, music instructor in Trimble Township schools, will present a Colored Minstrel show named Jolly Piccaninnies at the McLeish school Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock. A large attendance is urged.

Glouster Mildred Howard Trimble Township Jolly Piccaninnies McLeish

Pensive Set For Preakness After Derby Victory

In Louisville AP reports Pensive the Derby winner is aimed at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Warren Wright of Chicago owns the chestnut colt trained by Ben Jones. Pensive defeated 16 rivals at Churchill Downs to seize the first leg of racing's crown. The Preakness at Pimlico offers a $50,000 added purse next Saturday.

Louisville Pensive Warren Wright Chicago Churchill Downs Proud Ben Jones Platter Pimlico

League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Marks

National and American league leaders are listed with top figures in batting runs and runs batted in. Stat lines show players from Brooklyn New York Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Cleveland and others led by Walker Medwick Schultz and Epps with notable totals in hits doubles triples and stolen bases while Kramer tops pitching with five to zero.

Medwick New York Bordagaray Brooklyn Schultz Holmes Boston Musial St. Louis Adams Philadelphia Barrett Pirates Brookyn Lupien Piesa Etten Epps Stephens Myatt Washington Cullenbine Cleveland Gutteridge St. L Spence Stirnweiss Kubel Kramer

Rumor of New Mine Opening Near Glouster Area

Rumors in the Glouster area claim plans are discussed to open a new coal shaft on an eight acre tract in Urbancrest. The land, part of Amanda Bryson estate and owned by Bryson heirs, once housed two openings 25 years ago. The Warner Coal Company owns the property and a spokesman says prospects for developing the block soon are good.

Glouster Urbancrest Amanda Bryson Bryson Warner Coal Company Cleveland

Riley G Wolfe Celebrates 89th Birthday in Concord

Concord resident Riley G Wolfe marked his eighty ninth birthday with a dinner at his home last Sunday. He has six children twenty two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Guests included Ralph Wolfe Louis Jr Kuntz Cash Wolfe Bert Wolfe and others from Huntington and Chesterhill. Afternoon visitors included Helen Wolfe and several Wolfe family members from local areas.

Concord Riley G. Wolfe Wolfe Ralph Wolfe Louis Jr. Kuntz Cash Wolfe Bert Wolfe Huntington Nyle Sayers Raymond Chesterhill Bertha Sayers Ray, Annetta Ida Sayers Helen Wolfe Vern Elden Wahneta Roger James John Wolfe Opal Myers Nora Atkinson Ida Lemley Athens

Young Child Dies at Home in Hemlock

Corning obituary notes Ralph Linscott of Hemlock died at his residence Friday night born Friday morning. Survived by parents Ralph and wife, grandfather Arza Linscott of Corning, maternal grandmother Muriel of Shawnee. Funeral Saturday at home with Rev. Plumly of New Straitsville officiating. Burial Shawnee Cemetery.

Corning Ralph Linscott Hemlock Arza Linscott Muriel Shawnee Reverend Plumly New Straitsville

Katherine Johnson Dies in Athens Hospital

Katherine Johnson 27 died Thursday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after pneumonia. She is survived by husband William Johnson, parents Dan and [unreadable] Adams, five sisters Dulcie Easterling Violet Murphy of Canton Delores Barnhart Glouster Tressie Adams Norma Jean. one brother Paul Adams. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 at Methodist Church with Rev. A G. Winkle officiating. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Glouster Katherine Johnson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens William Johnson Dan Adams Dulcie Easterling Violet Murphy Canton Delores Barnhart Tressie Adams Norma Jean Paul Adams Methodist Church A G. Winkle Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Cubs Drop Twin Bill Setting Early Defeat Record

The Chicago Cubs lost a doubleheader to Pittsburgh 6 to 5 in 14 innings and 3 to 2 in 11, marking the first 12 game early-season losing streak in 24 years. Charley Grimm returned as third manager in a week.

Cubs Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Charley Grimm Bruins Pirates Detroit

Women’s Council Plans Rummage Sale and Family Night

GLOUSTER Group No 3 hosted the Women’s Council of the Church of Christ meeting. Kate Vaughn led, scripture read by Mrs C B Tigner, prayers by Mrs Bess Henshaw. They voted to sponsor a rummage sale June 1 and 17 with location to be announced. A program featured readings by Mrs Flo Henry and Mrs Eleonor Anderson, a poem by Miss Dora Wagoner, a solo by Helen Peugh, and a Mizpah benediction. Social hour followed with lunch.

Glouster Women's Council The Church of Christ Kate Vaughn C. B. Tigner Bess Henshaw Flo Henry Eleanor Anderson Dora Wagoner Helen Peugh Ora Kittle

N.T. Club Entertained By Mrs. Mary Johnson

The N.T. Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Mary Johnsons home. A birthday box was prepared for William Zimmer and another for Raymond Maxwell for the June meeting. The door prize went to Mrs. Julia Byers and a luncheon followed for listed members. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Bessie West on June 6.

Esther Lamborn Julia Byers Flo Henry Bessie West Sylvia Maxwell Bessie Thompson Ola Eddy Johnson

Gresonde wins Petersen Bowling Classic at Linsz Rec

Russ Gresonde of Wauwatosa Wisconsin rolled 1751 to capture the 3000 first prize in the 82nd Petersen bowling tournament at Linsz Recreation last night. Bud Stempion of Detroit finished 61 pins behind in second. Fred Breckle of Detroit and Harry Ledene Jr of Chicago tied for third with 1681.

Cleveland Russ Gresonde Wauwatosa Wis Petersen Linsz Recreation Wisconsin

Early baseball wins open with close games across leagues

Yesterday's stars include George Myatt driving in the winner for Washington in a 2-1 opener against Philadelphia. Bob Estalella added a multi hit night as Oakland split with a 7-3 win after an earlier loss. Jack Kramer won his fifth for Cleveland in a 7-4 opener. Allie Reynolds held the Indians to seven hits to split. Bob Elliott and Al Rubeling homered in the Pirates' 6-5 win over Chicago. Rubeling's 11th inning tally gave Pittsburgh a 3-2 nightcap victory. Max Lanier, Al Jurisich and Danny Litwhiler led St Louis as Lanier won his fourth straight 5-1. Jurisich blanked Cincinnati 1-0 with Litwhiler driving in the only run.

George Myatt Senators Bob Estalella Myatt Washington Philadelphia Estalella Jack Kramer Browns Allie Reynolds Indians Kramer Reynolds Brownies Cleveland Bob Elliott AL Rubeling Pirates Elliott Cubs Rubeling Max Lanier AL Jurisich Danny Litwhiler Cardinals Lanier Reds Jurisich Litwhiler

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