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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
7
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Washington Senators moved to first place in the American League last night lifting the club into top spot. The St Louis Cardinals closed in on the Braves in the National League as Pirates clashed with Dodgers in a heated scene at Forbes Field.
The Cleveland Indians drop to second in the American League after Boston wins 2–0 and 4–3 in a doubleheader. Washington’s win over St. Louis moves the Nationals into the league lead by half a game. Boudreau’s lineup shuffles due to injuries and infielders filling outfield duties.
Jockey Willie McCadden of Cleveland rode three winners at Beulah Park, lifting his meet total to 44 to surpass Paul Keiper's 1938 record by two with three days remaining.
Cincinnati shuts out Philadelphia 7-0 as Max Marshall hits a home run and Eric Tipton, Frank McCormick, and Mesner drive in runs. Vander Meer pitched six-plus innings, Johnson took the loss, and the game drew 1,084 at Cincinnati.
Columbus defeats Kansas City 4 to 3 as Wilks seals win with 2 scoreless innings. Key moments include Milosevich and Sturdy driving in runs, Christopher with a triple, and Lanare thefts, with Hausmann charged for the loss. Details list line scores, RBIs, and pitching changes.
WW remembers fighters in transition to acting and notes Ruffin debuting in Is Zot So in Trenton June 15 Chalky Wright offered stage work with Canada Lee. It covers training couples at race tracks Holcombe Ward schoolboy tennis standouts Hoobrook tailback at Georgia pre flight Also Indiana U players enlisting Camp Croft Lo civ notes high school jinks Mason City Corwith 58 game streak pole vault 13 ft 6 3 8 in Lamotta bids and golf ball shortage in South Africa.
In Glouster, 350 attendance as Jacksonville Trimble high school held commencement. Seniors, eighth graders, faculty, and local officials processed with diplomas to be presented by Lewis E. Buell. The class motto, speeches by Verda Faye Morrison and Dorothy Ann Johnson, and awards preceded by the address from Prof. C N Mackinnon. Also notes on guests, trips, and a funeral in the area.
GLOUSTER Sunday church services feature Bible School at 9 a m Union Memorial at 10 30 a m with joint church services at the Church of Christ Rev C B Tigner will preach Unto You for a Memorial The Y P S E and Juniors meet at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m titled When God Gives Up Methodist Church schedule lists 9 15 Sunday School and 7 30 evening service No preaching May 30 morning The Athens County Men's Brotherhood supplies morning speaker June 6 There is no evening service June 6 Prayer meeting June 9 led by Mrs John Bulloch and pastor to attend Conference in Columbus
Glouster pupils voting in history and biology polls show Lincoln and Washington among top choices while Animals and Evolution lead biology topics. The district reports 2783 pounds of tin cans collected with grades led by fifth and seventh. A state check of 7178.71 funds the board to mid January. Junior usher selections include Eileen Brown and others. The piece ends with the note that the average Lapp family requires 100 reindeer.
Hollister High School held a large commencement in Glouster auditorium with Dr. Einar Hansen of Ohio University delivering the main address. The program included diplomas for many graduates, eighth grade certificates, and a class motto Faith in the Future with prayers, music, and a benediction.
Sharpsburg social notes list visits and family time. Families and friends such as Lovell Dille Burns Harris and Strode all share weekend gatherings and travel, with several members visiting Athens Amesville Broadwell Broadwell families in Ohio and Indiana.
Ohio high school athletes conclude the season with a two day spring championships in baseball golf tennis and track field at Columbus. Friday prelims set up 14 finals Saturday with 980 competitors. Medals ribbons and team trophies awarded and Ohio State University supplies prizes.
Indianapolis strengthens its hold atop the American Association with a 4-0 win as John Hutchings fires a four hit gem against Minneapolis. Toledo belts Milwaukee in a doubleheader 9-2 and 6-4 to extend a five game streak. Columbus defeats Kansas City 4-3 to climb to third, St Paul and Louisville game postponed.
The Memorial Day Committee outlines Sunday events with the American Legion visiting Maplewood at 9:00 a.m. and Glouster cemetery at 10:00. Plans include stops at Taylor Ridge Russell Sands Calvary and Hollister, followed by a 5:30 p.m. assembly at the school and a march to Depot Square for services led by Mr. C. F. Danford Trimble. Patriotic songs will be led by Harriette Weymueller.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Dodson included the son of Athens. Louise Grimes and Betty Quinn visited Athens on Wednesday. Jolliette Carr moved to Columbus for employment. Leota Strode was in Marietta Saturday. Mrs Forest Russell spent the week end here.
GLOUSTFER Pvt Charles Careter came back to Dayton on Tuesday after a furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs George Careter. He is listed among local service members and is greeted by family upon return.
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