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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1946

Page

9

Bucks Profit on OU Errors To Win Six To Zero

Ohio State pitcher Schmitter sparkles as Ohio University boots eight errors leading to a 6 0 loss. Jurkovic kept the Bucks off balance until a seventh inning rally. Bobcats struggle at plate with only six hits. Ohio State heads to Kentucky to salvage a win streak in a two game series.

Phil Hallman Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State Baseballers Bucks Trenua Bobcats Ohio State Colburn Phelps Scott William Schmitter Manz Wight Courtney Tina Cope Phillips Poonniller John Jurkovic Durkovie Burdette E—Turk Freeman Ruszkowski Singerman Turk Schimitter Jurkovic Schmitter Burdetter

Miss Danford Is Honored At Glouster Farewell Dinner

Glouster Schools honored Miss Lalia Danford retiring after 26 years. A farewell dinner at Mrs. J. H. Henshaw home featured place cards with twip motif and a red rosebud corsage from Coach Neil Roberts. Superintendent L. G. DeLong presented a three way floor lamp and praised her faithful service.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw Lalia Danford E. E. Munden Miss Danford Neil Roberts Se . Ae Leona Pickard Merle Danford Rachel Murray Roy Davis Jane Murray Emmett Anderson L. G. DeLong Supt Phyllis Emory E. D. Eddy E. J. Anderson Je Enlon Grubbs Tom Rose Dora Ervin Pauline Myers Frances Thomas Virginia Morris Ann Williams Neil McCann Olive McCoy Eva Kientz Richard Simcox

Hatton Breaks into MLB After Army Service

Grady Hatton, Texas lad, earned a $25 000 bonus with the Cincinnati Reds after shining at Greensboro Army Air Base and Wichita semi pro tourneys. He opened at third base in spring training, hitting near .300 with four homers and 19 RBIs after switching from shortstop during Army service.

Brooklyn Grady Hatton Texas Cincinnati Reds Ebbets Field Grady Greensboro, N.C. Army Air Base Wichita, Kas Reds Bill McKechnie Florida Shim University of Texas Beaumont Army

Poppy Days Start Friday In Glouster

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion urges the public to observe Poppy Day Friday and Saturday. Auxiliary members will be on Glouster streets selling poppies to aid the rehabilitation fund for veterans of World Wars One and Two. Poppies are made by disabled veterans at Sandusky Veterans Home. proceeds support veterans. Mrs. Robert Hemsley was taken to University Hospital Columbus for major surgery Thursday.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Auxiliary Sandusky Veterans Home Robert Hemsley University Hospital Columbus

Night results from baseball leagues around the circuit

American Association games include Columbus at Louisville Toledo at Indianapolis St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City with night schedules. National League results show Philadelphia St Louis 3 Cincinnati at Brooklyn rain Pittsburgh at New York rain. American League scores list Cleveland 7 New York 2 Boston 6 Detroit 4 with several night games including Philadelphia at St Louis. Other matchups include Cincinnati Beggs at Boston rain Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and Pittsburgh Roe at Philadelphia Rowe with additional New York Gumpert at Detroit and Boston Harris at Cleveland and Philadelphia Mathildon at Chicago Haynes plus Washington Masterson at St Louis Potter night.

Pet Louisville St. Paul Sic Indianapolis Toledo Ree Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Columbuspo St. Louis Brooklyn i Chicago Boston Este Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Seers Detroit Tna Washington St. Louis - Cleveland Chicagoee American Association Columbus Toledo Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Beggs Ptim Higbe Pollet Schumacher Roe Rowe Gumpert Hutchinson Harris Harder Mathildon Haynes Masterson Potter

Rites Conducted for John Swininka

Corning John Swininka 77 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Banevich Monday morning after eight years illness He had lived as a boarder at the Banevich home for 30 years and was a retired coal miner since 1938 Services were held Wednesday at St Bernard s Catholic Church officiated by Rev Fr Andrew Gallerini Interment followed at New Lexington Cemetery

Corning John Swininka Charles Banevich Banevich St Bernard’s Catholic Church Andrew Gallerini Murray City iNew Lexington

Glouster Visitor Mrs F H May in town

Glouster notes Mrs F H May of Massillon is in Glouster for several days on business. She recently moved to Massillon but keeps a home here furnished for vacancy.

Glouster F. H. May Massillon May

Jacksonville Trimble High School to graduate 1946 class

Jacksonville Trimble High School will award diplomas to twenty seniors on Wednesday evening May 29 in the school auditorium with Robert John Simons graduating absentia. Speaker L P Mooney of Logan will address the class on Smiles and Tears with Wayne Craig as master of ceremonies.

Wayne Craig Roy Standiford Jacksonville Robert John Simons James Romanjewski Joan Judson Glen Hanes Roy Byers

Missionary Society Meets at Church in Glouster

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church in Glouster met Wednesday May 15 with vice president in charge. A responsive reading titled Love was conducted as the Scripture lesson. Helen Leach directed needle work for the Providence Association and a next meeting was set for June 20 at the church.

William Ebert Dias Deal Jack Chappélear Canton William Deal Jacksonville Deal Edward Harry Edward Kurtzman Lawrence Johnson Gleus Ethel Riley Johnson Trimble Anna Mayles Helen Leach Providence Association Society of the First Baptist Uniren Jesson

Hollister Couple Announces Betty Byers Farm Home Post

Betty Byers of Hollister is wed to Wilbur Drake son of Mr and Mrs Harley Drake of North Baltimore. Ceremony conducted by Chaplain Marter USN at St Peter Chapel Mare Island CA January 12 1946. Nina Alifono a WAVE attended. Wayne C Craig served as best man. They plan to live in North Baltimore after joint Navy service and a Western states tour.

Wwt Worth Byers Hollister Betty Wilbur Drake Harley Drake North Baltimore Chaplain Marter USN St. Peter Chapel Mare Island Calif Corks Suthers Navy Nina Alifono Wayne C. Craig California Hollister High School Baltimore

Toledo Gains Third in American Association Standings

The Saints lost 4 to 2 to the Milwaukee Brewers as Louisville pressed league leadership. Columbus shut out the Colonels 4 to 0 while Toledo moved into third by beating Indianapolis 10 to 8. Kansas City opened with Minneapolis 4 to 1 as Pete Mazar allowed three Louisville hits. Don Gutteridge hit a three run homer in the sixth to power Toledo’s 10 to 8 win over Indianapolis.

Associated Press St. Paul Louisville Saints Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Colonels Toledo Indianapolis Indians Kansas City Minneapolis Pete Mazar Red Birds Don Gutteridge Toliedo

Hollister Baccalaureate Service Planned for May 26

Baccalaureate services for Hollister High School will take place in the school auditorium Sunday May 26 at 8 p m. The Rev Joe Maffett pastor of the Church of Christ in Athens will deliver the sermon. Music will be provided by the high school.

Glouster Hollister Joe Maffett Church of Christ In Athens

Relief Pitcher Leads Sox With Fireman Roles

Joe Cronin trusts Earl Johnson as Boston Red Sox relief ace with three straight save appearances. Johnson, a Battle of the Bulge veteran and Bronze Star recipient from Redmond Washington, quieted rallies in key games and drove in the winning runs with five scoreless innings in Detroit. Boston increased its lead as New York fell to Cleveland while Detroit won with Johnson’s steady pitching and two doubles.

Jack Hand Earl Johnson Joe Cronin Boston RedSox Cronin Johnson Redmond Wash Mickey Harris Dave Ferriss Tex Hughson Joe Dobson Joe DiMaggio Dobson Yankee Stadium Detroit Boston al Benton Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Bobby Feller Rapid Robert Yanks Feller Bill Dickey Jack Kramer St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Oe Grace Walt Judnich Kramer Bob Savage Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Chicago Cubs

Women's Council Meeting at Church of iChrist

A Women s Council meeting is announced for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms meeting of the Church of iChrist. All members are invited to attend and participate in the program and discussion.

Glouster Women’s Council of the Church of iChrist

Chauncey Sunday School Teacher Hosts Church Class Party

Mrs Grace Crabtree, teacher of the Willing Workers class at Chauncey Methodist Church, entertained members and guests with a Saturday night party at her home. Attendees included Marvella Burton Wilma Allen Barbara Smart Ella Mae Tippie Madvine Johnson Ida Fennell June Hammond Phylis Crabtree and guests John Matheny Dwight Johnston Warren Hillyer and Robert Freeman.

Chauncey Grace Crabtree Chauncey Methodist Church Marvella Burton Wilma Allen Barbara Smart Ella Mae Tippie Madviine Johnson Ida Fennell June Hammond Phylis Crabtree John Matheny Dwight Johnston Warren Hillyer Robert Freeman

Fullerton's Roundup highlights veteran golf entrants

Open golf championship entries mirror 1941 top names per USGA secretary Joe Dey. Few new pros emerge. amateurs may show development in upcoming championship. Also notes on Grady Hatton, Van Towers, Clemson monogram players, Waring's distance based handicapping, and Indiana's G. Clevenger missing first game since 1928 with a reunion planned for October 18.

Hugh Fullerton New York Tke Phillies USGA Joe Dey Joe Dey Navy Frank Stranahen Cary Middlecoff Washington and Jefferson College van Towlers South Carolina Pelzer Clemson Fred Waring Shawnee Ps.) Country Club

Zanesville Dodgers Stretch Ohio State League Lead

Zanesville stretched its lead in the Ohio State League with 6 to 4 and 8 to 2 wins over Newark and Springfield in a doubleheader. The Dodgers, aided by strong pitching from Don Robbins, move two games up and drop Newark to second place while Springfield slips toward fifth. The day featured seventeen errors by Marion and narrow losses that marred the standings as Middletown’s Walt Francaak earned his second straight win for the Reds.

Associated Press Zanesville Dodgers Moundsmen Gia Newark Dodgers Springfield Indians Giants Richmond Roses Marite Moundsmen Ion Cardinals Marion Don Robbins Dodger Middletown Scellar Dwelling Reds Walt Francaak Thel Robbins Lima

Dover Graduating Seniors Hold Baccalaureate Rites

Chauncey Dover High School seniors gathered in the high school auditorium for baccalaureate services led by Rev Richard Wilcox of Millfield Church of Christ delivering Reaching the Goal Post. Invocation by Rev Clarence Way, chorus directed by Christine Brown performed Now the Day Is Over God So Loved the World and My God and I. Officers named Eugene Leffier Earl Brown Thelma Brookins Wilbur Pyle motto Not Evening But Dawn colors Old Rose and Silver flower White rose.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Richard Wilcox Millfield Church of Christ Clarence Way Church of God Christine Brown Branby Steiner God hauncey-Dover High School Eugene Leffier Earl Brown Thelma Brookins Wilbur Pyle

WSCS Meets at Cheshire Home in Kyger vicinity

Kyger area social notes report the WSCS meeting held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Speer in Cheshire. Residents and visitors include Floyd Rife and son visiting Mrs. Rife's mother, Mrs. Lemley, and several local families with work and illness updates.

Logan high school senior class play features grandson of local resident

Mrs Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield attended the Logan high school senior class play where her grandson Danny Robinson acted. She spent last weekend with her son Vern Robinett. Mrs Rebecca Harrison of The Plains visited her mother Mrs Lew Jones in Orbiston. Mrs Susie Bell of Millfield is reported slightly improved. George Williamson of Williamson West Virginia spent last week with family. Clyde Crabtree and daughter Doris Mae of Indianapolis were visiting Emanuel Crabtree Sr. in Chauncey. Jack Wallace of Lewisburg visited relatives in Chauncey and his brother Bob Wallace and grandmother Mrs Wallace in Buchtel. Official notices announce Henry Hawk named administrator of Ralph G Hawks estate in Athens County with four months to file claims. Lillian V Stimson of Albany named administratrix of Herbert M Stimson estate with four months to file claims.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Logan High School Danny Robinett Robinett Vern Robinett Rebecca Harrison the Plains Orbiston Lew Jones Susie Bell George Williamson Willamson W. Va Clyde Crabtree Doris Mae Indianapolis Ind Emanuel Crabtree Jack Wallace Luther Wallace Lewisburg Delaware Bob Wallace Wallace Buchtel Henry FL. tHawk S. Shafer St Athens Ohio Ralph G. Hawk Route 4 Athens County Francis D. White Zoth Lillian V.stimson Stinson Albany Herbert M. Stimson Francis D, White Reid County

McKinneys Conduct Holiness Services Near Chauncey

The Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney and daughter Zelda Mae spent the weekend near Point Pleasant West Virginia where they conducted Holiness Church services Friday Saturday and Sunday.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Zelda Mae Point Pleasant West Va

Feller Dominates Yankees in Fourth Straight Win

Bob Feller struck out eight New York batters and earned his fourth straight victory as the Indians defeated the Yankees 7 to 2. He raised his league leading strikeouts to 93 through 80 innings, while Frank Hayes added a game turning double in the first.

Cleveland New York Yankees Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Feller Yankee McCarthy Men Yankee Stadium Rapid Robert Bill Dickey New York Frank Hayes Bob Gene Woodling Lou Bouedreau Buster Mills Tribe Dickey Woodsling Mickey Racco Tommy Henrich Joe Dimaggio Joe Gordon Floyd Bevans Wos Mel Harder Indians Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox Mickey Harris Harder

Masterson Rites Planned Thursday

John A. Masterson age 76 a Corning resident died at home Monday. A retired coal miner and farmer he worked 50 years and retired in 1931 born October 23 1868 in Morgan County he is survived by three sons eight daughters 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Funeral services set for 9 am Thursday at St Bernard's Corning with Rev Fr Hugh Gilbert officiating burial in New Lexington cemetery friends may call at Carl W Hermey Funeral Home

Corning John A. Masterson Morgan County Masterson William Columbus Raymond Bernard Detroit Mich Rose Groom Mary Swine Isabelle Thompson Catherine Reed Margaret Jones Judy Perini

Eastern Star Lodge Banquet Attended by Families

Mrs Viola Howe Chauncey attended the OES banquet in Glouster with her daughter in Millfield. Mrs Angie Fiere and daughter were present, along with Thelma Fierbaugh and Helen Fierbaugh, as part of the mother-daughter event.

Chauncey Viola Howeard Millfield Angie Fierepee Ine Haw Thelma Fierbaugh Helen Fierbaugh Glouster Eastern Star Lodge

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