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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1944

Page

7

Cincinnati Reds Drop Doubleheader to St Louis to Slip to Third

The Reds return home from a west swing in 1944 mired in third place after a 5 to 1 loss and a 1 to 0 defeat to St Louis. Max Lanier earned his fourth win with no losses as Elmer Riddle and Bob Malloy struggled. Tomas De La Cruz held the Cards to three hits in a two swing, while Danny Litwhiler's fourth inning homer powered 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 Clay Williams Ccwuvao McCormick Tipton O' Marshall Mesner aRice Carter Pdare cLakeman Woweene Hopp Musial O'Dea Bergamo Kurowski Marion Lanier Malloy Marshall Heer Criscola Crabtree Wenenee Miller Mueller C de Cruz Pono aTipton Verban Lord Eccoparcen Cf O'Dea Weeree Aenen Pelace St. Loui Cardinals

Stengel Opens Brewers Era with Twin Wins Over Redbirds

Casey Stengel started as Milwaukee manager with two victories over Columbus, 8-4 and 7-6, pulling the Brewers 3.5 games ahead of St. Louis. Minneapolis beat Louisville twice to reach .500, while St. Paul beat Indianapolis for their seventh and eighth straight defeats and Toledo split a doubleheader with Kansas City.

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 Spear ry hosts Esther Class at Methodist Church in West Mound Street Chauncey on Wednesday at 730 pm for the monthly business and social meeting. Mr and Mrs George Williamson and children Jo Ann and George Jr Athens entertained Sunday dinner guests the former's parents sister and niece Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr Mrs Jeanette Neeley and Jean Neeley of

Chauncey Lydia Spearry West Mound St Esther Methodist Church George Williamson Jo Ann George Jr Athens James Williamson Jeanette Neeley Jean Neeley James Cotter Charlotte Charley Smith Fred Smith Malta M. M. Bryson 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

Jim Wolf Cops Pin Tourney At Charleston

Jim Wolf of Zanesville won the handicap division of the Third Annual Sweepstakes at Boulev ard Recreation Charleston W V with 1114 total pins 990 actual and 124 handicap earning 300 in war bonds. Johnny Ray Point Pleasant placed fourth 1079 total. G E Mitchell Athens seventh 1067.

Jim Wolf Charleston James A. Wolf Glouster Zanesville Johnny Ray Point Pleasant G. E. Mitchell Athens Red Rose Gail Faires Alex Schoenbaum the Boulevard

Commandos Win Season Title In Point Pleasant Bowling

The Commandos edged the Lucky Strikes 62 pins to win the season title at 22nd Street Bowling Center. Awards funded by Victory Oil and locals crowned top bowlers, with gold medals for Commandos and silver for Lucky Strikes, plus a 13 inch trophy for the champions. Ice cream cake and drinks followed the ceremonies.

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 Rayl Tubby Morrison

Dover Mother Pins Wings On Her Son At Graduation

Chauncey second lieutenant John Watkins son of Mrs Pauline Palmer Watkins was graduated from the Bombardier School at Big Springs Texas. His mother pinned the wings at the exercises before he leaves for Westover Field Massachusetts. The Plains High School commencement schedule includes acts by seniors and awards with Dr H T Houf Ohio University as speaker.

Dover Chauncey John Watkins Pauline Palmer Watkins W. Main St Bombardier School Big Springs Texas Chauncey-Dover High School Reserve Air Force Miami Beach Florida Kutztown Ellington Field Harlingen Chauncey High School General Depot Jumbus Pauline Watkins Wilma Brickles Westover Field Mass the Plains High School Norma McAllister Betty Hill Chlorous Burton Bill Tinkham Leroy Shamel Vada Bricker Ellen Manda Donna Baughman Paul Kail Lakin Nazarene Church Plains Cooperdale Ohio H. T. Houf Ohio University Georgia Michael Georgia Michael Florence Osborne Ja Slater Nalda Slater Roy Shamel William Tinkham Ralph Cade Army Franklin Shafer Navy

Chauncey District Social Ties Farm Bureau Meeting

Chauncey area social notes report a Farm Bureau business and social meeting held Saturday night at Shade with Chauncey residents A L Jandes and Dan Johnson in attendance. Millfield hosts a two course dinner for guests Herbert Mingus Gordon Mingus and Carroll Tippett family visitors from Chauncey. Pvt Dick Hamnack of Camp Hood Texas has returned from furlough to Millfield. Virginia Theisen Pierce and infant were transported home from Athens Sheltering Armas Hospital by ambulance. Weekly quilting by Chauncey M E Church Ladies Aid is planned for Wednesday.

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

Bryson Family Visited Chauncey During Lawton Duty

Pfc Gene Bryson stationed at Lawton Oklahoma and his wife Geneva Palmer Bryson visited Chauncey to see Geneva's mother Mrs Minnie Palmer and Gene’s parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Bryson of Nelsonville formerly of Chauncey.

Bryson Chauncey Pfc Gene Bryson Lawton, Oklahoma Geneva Palmer Bryson Minnie Palmer Leslie Bryson Nelsonville

Friendship Class Meeting at First Church Wednesday

The Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the Church Parish House. Mrs. Arthur Bennett oversees the class and Mrs. is secretary.

Chauncey First Church of Christ Arthur Bennett

Baseball scores and standings from early season games

New York 5, Boston 4. Boston 2, New York 0. St Louis 5, Cincinnati 1. St Louis 1, Cincinnati 0. Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 5 in 11 innings. Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2. Philadelphia at Brooklyn rained out. St Louis 7, Cleveland 4. Cleveland 3, St Louis 2. Chicago 4, Detroit 1. Chicago 4, Detroit 2. Philadelphia 2, Washington 1. Philadelphia 7, Washington 3. Milwaukee 8, Columbus 4. Milwaukee 6, Columbus 5 in nine. Minneapolis 4, Louisville 0. Minneapolis 2, Louisville 0. St Paul 4, Indianapolis 2. St Paul 6, Indianapolis 3. Kansas City 2, Toledo 0. Toledo 18, Kansas City 4 in six.

New York Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Washington Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo AL Ation Club Wits Estes

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Social Roundup

Glouster hosts Past Matrons of Thea Chapter 6 meeting with Mrs Annetta Lewis in charge. Contests produced prizes for Adda Koons and J B Stiff. Refreshments served to local and Athens residents followed by several visitors from Columbus, Pt Pleasant, and Cove.

Glouster R. C. Galloway Iva Pedicord Thea E. S Annetta Lewis Adda Koons J. B. Stiff E. S. Koons Robert Bulloch Athens C. E. Haskins John S. Blower John Bulloch W W. Wallace Mary Hawk O. A. McDonald M. M. Bryson Alfred Howard W. A. Craft Sam Dunnett

Service Men of Glouster Area News Update

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 is at home after returning to the States aboard a ship loaded with prisoners. Emmett Byers reports their son Pfe Paul Byers has been promoted to corporal stationed at Colorado Springs Colorado.

Glouster Ralph Winn Camp Howze Tex Clarence Winn John Anendora North Africa States Emmett Byers Pfe Paul Byers Colorado Springs Colo

Trimble Schools To Present Colored Minstrel Show

Miss Mildred Howard, music instructor in Trimble Township schools, will present a Colored Minstrel program and Jolly Piccaninnies at the McLeish school Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. A good attendance is urged.

Glouster Mildred Howard Trimble Township Jolly Piccaninnies McLeish

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Returning Servicemen in Baseball

New York report notes pro baseball kept alive by veterans like Navy V-12 trainee Johnny Austin who impressed in Oklahoma spring practice. It mentions Jewell Eastman tied to campign ribbons, St Russ Worman at Camp Atterbury, and Ray Kurowski praising Walter Kurowski as the longest hitter among six brothers. Also covers Thaddeus Cieslak with past Oklahoma and Wilmington play and Fred Fitzsimmons' Phillies.

New York Oklahoma Johnny Austin Navy Solomons Jewell Eastman St. Russ Worman Camp Atterbury Ind Camp Crier Cubs White Sox Chicago Fire Windy City Ray Kurowski Kurowski Walter Muhlenberg Bainbridge Naval Training Station George Cardinals George Strickler Tub Thumper

Pensive Goes For Preakness After Derby Victory

Pensive the Kentucky Derby winner aims at the Preakness at Pimlico next Saturday. Warren Wright owns the chestnut colt trained by Ben Jones, who says the horse is in excellent shape after a 16-horse Derby win at Churchill Downs. The Preakness offers $50 000 added money and proceeds a mile and three sixteenths.

Ben Jones Lawrin Whirlaway Kentucky Pensive Conn McCreary Warren Wright Chicago Churchill Downs Proud Ben Jones Pimlico

League Leaders Across The Majors Report

A summary of top players in batting and pitching from major leagues. Notable leaders include Medwick and Bordagaray tied for hits, Schultz leading runs and RBIs, Barrett topping triples, and Lanier and Kramer posting strong pitching marks.

Opening of New Mine in Glouster Area

Rumors circulate that plans to open a new coal shaft on an eight acre tract in Urbancrest are under discussion. The site, part of Amanda Bryson estate and owned by Bryson heirs, was previously developed 25 years ago but never mined. Warner Coal Company of Cleveland reportedly owns or leases the tract and a spokesman says prospects for development are good amid rising coal demand.

Glouster Urbancrest Amanda Bryson Bryson Warner Coal Company Cleveland

Concord man Riley Wolfe celebrates eighty ninth birthday

Riley G. Wolfe of Concord marked his eighty ninth birthday with a dinner at his home last Sunday. He has six children, 22 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, four in the armed forces. Guests included Wolfe and related families from Huntington, Chesterhill, and local residents.

Concord Riley G. Wolfe Chesterhill Bertha Sayers Ray, Annetta Ida Sayers Helen Wolfe Vern Elden Wahneta Roger James John Wolfe Opa Myers Nora Atkinson Ida Lemley Athens

Young Child Dies at Home in Hemlock

Ralph Linscott of Hemlock died at his home Friday night born Friday morning. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Linscott Hemlock grandfather Arza Linscott Corning and maternal grandmother Mrs Murrell Shawnee. Funeral Saturday at home with Rev Plumly New Straitsville officiating burial Shawnee Cemetery.

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

Katherine Johnson Bites To Be Wednesday

Katherine Johnson 27 died Thursday in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after pneumonia. Survived by husband William Johnson, parents Dan and Mrs Adams, five sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Methodist Church with Rev. A G Winkle, 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 Set Record for Early Defeats

The Cubs lost a doubleheader to Pittsburgh 6 5 in 14 innings and 3 2 in 11, marking 12 straight early-season losses the first time since 1920. Charley Grimm returned as coach after six years. St Louis and others split doubleheaders as Giants snapped a six-game slide. Weather delays postponements affected Red Sox Yankees and Phillies Dodgers games.

Cubs Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Charley Grimm Bruins Pirates Detroit Allie Reynolds Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Johnny Rucker New York Giants Ottmen Jim Tobin Boston Braves Braves Washington Philadelphia Athletics Senators A's Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers

Women’s Council Plans June Rummage Sale

Glouster Group No 3 hosted the Women’s Council of the Church of Christ meeting with Kate Vaughn in charge. They voted to sponsor a rummage sale on June 16 and 17 at a to be announced location and named June as Family Night.

Glouster Women's Council The Church of Christ Kate Vaughn 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 at Mrs. Mary Johnsons home in Glouster on Tuesday with readings and a door prize to Mrs. Julia Byers. A birthday box was prepared for William Zimmer and another for Raymond Maxwell to be sent at the June meeting, reflecting the clubs service gift policy.

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

Gersonde Wins Petersen Pin Classic at Linsz Recreation

Russ Gresonde of Wauwatosa Wisconsin rolled 1 751 to win 3 000 first prize in the 82nd Petersen bowling tournament ending last night at Linsz Recreation. He finished 41 pins ahead of Bud Stempion of Detroit with Fred Breckle and Harry Ledene Jr of Chicago tying for third at 1 681. The runner up prize was 7 000.

Cleveland Russ Gresonde Wauwatosa Wis Petersen Linsz Recreation Wisconsin

Baseball doubleheader highlights from Yesterday's Stars

Washington edged Philadelphia 2-1 in the opener as Myatt delivered a tenth inning single. Es talella homered, triple and single helped Oakland win 7-3 to even the series. Kramer won his fifth for the Browns in a 7-4 opener. Reynolds allowed seven hits in a 3-2 Cleveland win to split. Elliott hit two homers for Pittsburgh in a 6-5 first game. Rubeling's homer in the eleventh sealed a 3-2 win. Lanier led St Louis to a 5-1 opener victory over Cincinnati, Jurisich tossed a 1-0 nightcap with Litwhiler’s homer.

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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Athens Messenger Stengel Mrs. Spearry Jones Messenger Boulevard Recreation St. John Watkins Charles Bradfield Chauncey District Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church Robert Bob) Williams Emily Jonas Marcella Jonas Trimble Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR Thaddeus Cieslak Phillies Fred Fitzsimmons Wilmington Medwick Bordagaray Schultz Holmes Adams Barrett Brookyn Lupien Etten Epps Stephens Cullenbine Gutteridge St. L Spence Stirnweiss Kubel Riley Wolfe Rita Rice Dayton John Race Ted Meier St. Louis Browns Tribe Women’s Council N.T. Club Mary Johnson Jubilating Pico Wholesale Co Ohie
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