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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1945
Page
19
The Cubs' sixth straight pitcher earned a loss as Rick Durocher's team faced their fifth straight setback. Weather forced postponements across the American League due to rain and cold conditions.
National League races see Brooklyn Dodgers extend 10-game win streak with Mel Ott Giants dominating Chicago notes. Vic Lombardi leads Pirates loss while Mungo Adams duo shines for New York and Cincinnati. Attendance hits 25,828 at Ebbetts Field as Olmo and Reyes post hot hits amid a busy set of results across leagues.
The Washington boxing commission investigates last Monday night’s bout between Buddy Walker of Columbus Ohio and Arturo Godoy of Chile. Godoy won by a fifth round knockout amid reports Walker went down without a punch delivered. Officials managers and witnesses are ordered to appear before the commission next Monday.
The AP lists season leaders in batting runs runs batted in hits home runs and stolen bases across teams led by Holmes Ott Lombardi Weintraub Stirnwells Stephens Case and Benton among others. Statistics show Holmes batting .435 Ott with 24 runs and 6 homers plus 37 hits for Boston New York contributors appear in multiple categories.
The Baptist Missionary Society met at the Glouster church with president Mrs. Gladys Viney in charge. Plans were made to host the sub-district missionary convention on May 27. A Mother's Day program followed with readings, prayers, devotions, and musical numbers by local members including Mrs. Mattie Leach and Mrs. L. P. Henderson.
The Office of Defense Transportation announced a voluntary travel curtailment program for athletics affecting most post season events and many tournaments. The plan asks localizing schedules, limiting travel beyond home grounds, and prioritizing essential contests while noting exceptions if hardship occurs.
Glouster notes announce a Methodist Class meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday at Mrs Loretta Judson 18 Republic Ave and a Church of Christ Sunday School class move to Thursday. Trimble Methodist Ladies Aid meets 7 30 pm at Mrs Ella Morrison with potluck. Local residents attend May Day in Columbus with Dorothy Jo Danford crowned queen. others visited family and relatives in Columbus Detroit and Tucson noting travel and work.
Glouster CSO treasurer reports a $78.54 treasury at start of meeting with donations from Mrs. Herman Atlas Mrs. Thomas Williams Sr and others. Plans were announced for a Memorial Day service and a present program included vocal solos and duets. Also notes Sgt Jack Chevalier wounded in action in Germany and England and T Sgt Darrell Antle promoted to sergeant in Columbus.
Chauncey Mrs Nellie Blackford received a telegram from her son Ted reporting Sergeant Lloyd N Blackford in New York City and soon heading to Chauncey. He has been a German prisoner for nine months after his plane was forced down in Switzerland.
An advertisement claims a man suffered severe bloating and acid reflux after meals. It credits ERB HELP with relief, saying the user now eats without gas or bloating and has regular bowels. The ad promotes Athens Pharmacy for the medicine.
Paul Robeson books fall schedule to avoid missing a Cornell game where Paul Jr plays. Jimmy Johnston battles Eddie Mack over Lou Nova who must post 1000 guarantee and NYC commission holds 1500 purse for Boston fight May 26. Jim Burchard, NY hockey writer, now serves at the Pentagon. Ed MacKay touted as Bears best prospect. 13 Club members listed. Barney Ross seeks Ike Williams for LA bout. Lefty Gomez to take Army physical June 1. Al Barlick uses Coast Guard base calls to stay sharp. Hank Goodman joins Fort Benning Doughboys coaching staff.
Chauncey hosts the Friendship Class gathering at Mrs Irma Roberts home with Frances Higgins leading and devotions by Analee Vore. June meeting planned at Mrs Kathryn McDaniel’s home. Corp Charles Childress wired his mother with roses for Mothers Day while with the Ninth Army in Germany. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge to meet Thursday at 8 pm in Chauncey followed by social hour. Local hosts Mr and Mrs Russ Childress entertained guests including James and Shirley Childress of Detroit and others from Toledo Camp Hood and The Plains. Delbert Bodkin and wife sold their 17 Summit Street property and plan to move to 263 Congress Street in Athens.
Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler envisions a broad Sandlot program to equip boys with balls gloves and bats. He discusses with league presidents creating regional districts a national sandlot championship and funding from World Series and All Star Game pools. He seeks support from American Legion YMCA and veterans to lead local supervision with ex majors. Surplus Army baseball gear may kick start the effort.
Chauncey Dover High School senior class stages the three act comedy Gone With the Girls tonight and again Thursday at 8 in the school auditorium. Tonight's cast features Mike Keasey and Margaret Lanning with several changes for Thursday. The production is directed by Miss Jones with Boots Locke and Wyons Tittle as promoters and the high school band providing music.
Mrs. James Loper, Sr. of Beaumont received Mother's Day flowers from three sons in service. Pfc James Loper Jr sent a dozen roses in Italy, Pfc Robert Loper sent a potted plant and corsage in Belgium, and Cpl William Loper sent greetings from Okinawa. CHAUNCEY Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazarene meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs J N Lakin in charge.
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