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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1946

Page

11

Rome Canaan Aims To Break 13th Straight At Athens Meet

Rome Canaan seeks to end a 13 year jinx by sweeping the boys and girls events at the 26th Athens County Track and Field Meet at QU stadium. Teams from Nelsonville Chauncey-Dover Ames Bern Rome Canaan Shade and Coolville Troy enter with Rome favored, bringing multiple school records across sprint distance jumps and relays. Events start 10 a.m. with finals running 1 to 2 30 p.m culminating in the boys half mile relay.

Rome-Canaan Athens County QU Stadium Rome Shade Ruth Ferry Frisby Perry Nanna Waterloo Ruth Perry Don Frisby Bill Chesser Taylor Glouster Ames-Bern Eckard Green Troy

Tribe Shakeup Is Expected Ahead of Series Talks

Cleveland's Indians arrived in Philadelphia for the final Eastern series amid trade rumors. VP Roger Peckinpaugh denied action but held talks with Clark Griffith and Connie Mack about a possible deal, with names like Allie Reynolds and Sam Chapman floated. The club lost 2 1 in ten innings to the Washington Nationals, their seventh straight defeat, as Mickey Haefner yielded five hits and Mel Harder relieved. Bob Feller was to start today versus Luther Knorr to stem the skid.

Philadelphia Cleveland Roger Peckinpaugh Peckinpaugh Clark Griffth Washington Connie Mack Athletics Tribe Allie Reynolds Sam Chapman Indians Washington Nats Mickey Haefner Mel Harder Red Embree Jeff Heath Bob Feller Luther Knorr Pittsburgh Cards Johnny Sain Boston Fred Martin Martin Red Schoendienst Ray Mueller Bill McKechnie Ray Lamanne Cincinnnati New York Lonnie Frey Joe Begge Detroit Dizzy Trout Efefort Hank Greenberg Hhomer Sherry Robertson Haefner al Evans

Surprise Party Celebrates Mr Deal’s 70th Birthday

Glouster social notes report a May 2 surprise party hosted by Mrs William Deal of Jacksonville for Mr Deal turning 70. Attendees included Ralph Schultz family from Oak Grove. Ed Harry family from Glouster. Dias Deal of Canton. Alfred Deal son from Detroit unable to attend.

William, Deal Jacksonville

Gloucester Couple Receives News From Son Overseas

Stationed in Germany, Mr and Mrs Frank Skinner report a letter from their son Bully stating he is stationed in Munich. He mentions meeting Danny West, another Gloucester resident. Bully has been in service for six months.

Glouster Frank Skinner Bully Munich Germany Danny West Bily

Attend Angle Rites in Pennsylvania Tuesday

Mr and Mrs B R Angle of this city went to Connelsville Pa Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother s wife Mrs Joe Angle Mrs Angle had been in poor health for several months prior to her death Sunday Mr and Mrs Angle will return home Thursday

Glouster B. R. Angle Connelsville Joe Angle

Class Will Meet Glouster The Loyal Men's Bible Class

The Loyal Men's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the church social rooms. A Mothers Day program will be presented and refreshments served. The invitation extends to the church members and others are welcome.

Glouster Loyal Men's Church of Christ Bible

Reds double plays and rebuild seek top NL perch

Fullerton notes Cincinnati's strong double play chain keeps the Reds near the NL lead as they rebuild under Bill McKechnie. He cites Milles-Frey and a history of pairings, while acknowledging stiff competition and the club's sixth-place tie to stay in striking distance of the Yankees.

Hugh Fullerton Cincinnati Reds Redleg Yanks Hoorace Ford Hughie Crutz Cincinnat Durocher-Cuccinello Myers-Kampouris Myers-Frey Eddie Milles Lonnie Frey Wee Warren Giles Bill McKechnie Ignal Equipoise Middletown Club Ohio State League Ohio State U Warren Amiling Martin Aris Alex Franklin George Ranz Norbert Ranz

Girl Scouts Collect Canned Fruit for Europe Drive

Glouster Ohio Scout leader Mrs Muerth announces Troop 1 will hold a Saturday fruit drive to ship canned fruit to Europe and Asia for relief. Meet at the high school at 9 am. cars welcome to transport and collect donations. no glass cans. money contributions accepted for fruit purchases.

Glouster Muerth Europe Asia

Old Age Pension Club Organized In Glouster

A nonpolitical Old Age Pension Club was organized in Glouster in the mayoral office. Meetings are set for the first and third Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the mayor's office. A special meeting is planned for Saturday May 11 at 2 p.m. in the mayor's office and an invitation is extended to Nelsonville.

Glouster Nelsonv Isle

Hollister Alumni To Meet Thursday Evening

GLOUSTER A meeting of the Hollister High School Alumni Association is called for Thursday evening at 7 30 pm in the school building. An officer urges all who hoped to attend the dinner on May 29 to make their reservation soon.

Glouster Hollister High School Alumni Association

Girl Scout Patrol Honors Mothers in Glouster

The Forget-me not patrol of the Glouster Girl Scouts hosted a Mothers Day program and tea at the American Legion Hall. Mothers received red carnations and handkerchiefs after lunch. Leader Mrs Muerth spoke on scouting and summer plans. The Buckeye Patrol hiked overnight at Gamwell’s Farm Friday. Mr and Mrs A Bingman visited Marion relatives Thursday and returned Tuesday. Paul Bingman teaches in Marion schools.

Glouster Glouster Girl Scouts American Legion Hall Muerth Buckeye Patrol Gamwells Farm A. Bingman Marion Paul Bingman

Bobcats Focus On Rain Delays In Busy Baseball Weekend

The Bobcats cancel one game due to rain and plan three tilts over the weekend hosting Muskingum and visiting Marietta. Peden’s squad then faces Marietta again, Miami of Ohio, Cincinnati, and Ohio State with a five game road stretch before three final home contests. Coach Roy Pille’s track team also meets Muskingum Friday in the third dual meet of the season.

Bobcat Pioneers Marietta Supe Pluvius Peden Bobcats Muskingum Muskies New Concord Invaders Miami Redskins Athens Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Ohio State Kentucky Marshell Roy Pille

LeFever Heads Light Glouster Primary Vote

In Glouster the four precincts cast a historically small primary tally. Democrat turnout totaled 86 votes while Republicans saw limited competition. Dr. El LeFever led with 89 votes followed by Thomas Jenkins 84 and Bricker 83. Mechem 80, William Withem 72, Frank Bryson 67.

Glouster Dr. EL. LeFever Thomas Jenkins Bricker Mechem Lauscheed Wiliam Withem Frank Bryson

Mine Union Meets Saturday Afternoon

John King Jr secretary of Local 648 Mine 235 announces a Saturday 1 pm meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. In addition to routine business other important matters will be discussed.

Glouster Jotn King, Jr Odd Fellows Hall

Mrs Lucinda Duncan Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs Lucinda Duncan were held at the Church of Christ in Glouster with Rev. Joel Maffett delivering the sermon. Burial followed in Concord cemetery after tributes by C F Danford C F Wallace E E Pough and W W Wallace with Mrs Marcella Brown providing piano accompaniment.

Glouster Lucinda Duncan Res C B Tigner Church of Christ F Danford C F Wallace E E Pough W W Wallace Marcella Brown Joel Maffett Church of Christ In Athens Concord

Paul McAllister Nearing Naval Discharge in Illinois

Mrs. Paul McAllister received word that Paul McAllister will land in San Francisco on Wednesday and then proceed to Great Lakes Illinois to receive his discharge from the navy. He has served over a year with recent duty on Guam.

Glouster Paul McAlliister Paul MccAllister San Francisco Great Lakes Illindois Paul Navy Guam

Baseball scores from yesterday's American Association and National League

In the American Association Columbus lost to St Paul while Toledo beat Minneapolis 6 to 1. Louisville defeated Kansas City 5 to 0 and Milwaukee won 2 to 0. The National League saw St Louis win 6 to 4 over Boston and Cincinnati 2 New York 1. Chicago faced rain with Philadelphia and Boston 10 St Louis 6 in 14 innings. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 2 and Washington beat Cleveland 16 1 in 10 innings.

Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Boston A Detroit Washington St. Louis i Cleveland American Association Feller Knerr Newhouser Wolff Haynes Harris Zoldak Chandler

Culberson Delivers In 11th To Boost Red Sox Streak

Leon Culberson drilled Tex Shirley’s first pitch for a bases loaded homer in the 11th, lifting Boston to an 11th straight win. The 26-year-old began on the bench and played third as Joe Cronin’s club stretched its lead over the idle Yankees.

Jack Hand Associated Press Sporta Leon Culberson Boston Red Sox Culberson Sox Joe Cronin Rudy York Dom DiMaggio Hal Wagner Tex Shirley St. Louis

Springfield Giants Take Early Ohio State League Lead

The Springfield Giants topped Middletown 4 0 and 4 0 in a double header to seize undisputed first place in the Ohio State League. Middletown managed four hits to Springfield's six in the opening seven innings, while both clubs had two hits in the second game. Rain delayed Dayton at Richmond and postponed several double headers tonight. Standings show Springfield first with .800, followed by Richmond and Dayton at .667, and Zanesville, Marion, Newark at .571.

Springfield Springfield Giants Middletown Giants Reds Dayton Richmond Ind Marion Zanesville Lima Newark

Miami Redskins defeat Cincinnati Bearcats in high-scoring 12-5 game

Miami University Redskins exploded for 10 runs in the sixth inning to beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 12 to 5. Seven hits, two hit batters and two walks fueled the rally as second baseman Jim Rhodes hit a one run homer in the fifth.

Cincinnatia U Miami University Redskins Bearcat Cincinnati Jim Rhodes

Erb-Help Claim Breathes Relief From Gas and Stomach Upset

Testimonial from an Athens man touts Erb-Help as a remedy for gas and upset stomach after meals. The ad calls the formula containing herbs to cleanse bowels ease gas and improve digestion with claims of weight loss and broad relief. Available at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts Ady

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