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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

Page

9

Bishops and Bobcats Prep for Homecoming Bobcats Clash

Ohio Wesleyan shifts to the T formation under George Gauthier after spring benching of vets. The Bishops, winners of five straight, host Ohio University as Don Peden gears up to counter with a new defensive look and possible surprises.

George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan George Ohio University Bobcats Delaware Etter Wesleyan Gauthier George Halas Chicago Bears Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Akron Ohio Don Peden Miami Redskins Alough Andy Maluke Peden Treen

Dayton Xavier in Struggle for Scoring Title

Dayton and Xavier duel for Buckeye scoring honors as both teams chase third place in Ohio standings. Xavier 183 points to 41 allowed, Dayton 177 to 32, with Dayton holding a slight edge in recent rivalry after a 3 0 win over Cincinnati. The two schools meet rarely and have eight wins each with one tie in the series.

Cincinnati Xavier Dayton Queen City Xavier Musketeers University of Cincinnati Bearcats Dayton Bearcats Xavier Ohio Buckeye

Rockets Defeat Camp Shelby 39 to 0 in Toledo

The 37th division football squad from Camp Shelby Mississippi was overwhelmed by the University of Toledo Rockets 39 to 0. Bobby Nash scored three touchdowns as Toledo tallied three times each half. The game capped Toledo’s defense bond sales day.

Toledo Camp Shelby Miss University of Toledo Rockets Rockets Bobby Nash Army

McNeill advances in Buenos Aires tennis tourney

Don Mc Neill of Oklahoma City, former Kenyon College star, defeated Alberto Zappa 3-6 6-2 6-1 8-6 to reach round two at the Argentine Championships. Separate boxing results note Parham and Scalzo victories in Minneapolis and Brooklyn, while the Southern Ohio Coon Club schedules a Field Trial near Athalia, Ohio with a 75 percent purse.

McNeill Buenos Aires Don McNeill Oklahoma City Kenyon College United States Alberto Zappa Southern Ohio Coon Club Athalia Ohio Huntington

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Meet at Millfield Church

The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the church. The agenda includes business and quilting followed by a 6 o clock potluck dinner.

Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society of Millfield

Irish Seek Dry Field for Navy Clash at Baltimore

Notre Dame faces Navy in Baltimore hoping for a dry field to aid sophomore Bertelli and the passing game after a rain soaked 0–0 tie with Army. The Irish fear injuries limited scrimmage and will test a stout Navy rush with a weather impact potential on the outcome.

South Bend Fighting Irish Notre Dame Baltimore Army New York Navy Angelo Bertelli Frank Leahy Harvard

Vinton Opens Cage Schedule Friday Night

Vinton Rural High School cage teams begin the 1941-42 season Friday November 7 with both reserves and varsity traveling to Carbon Hill. Coach John W McGee leads the squads as they face four non league foes before the Vinton County league opener at Allenstown on Navy 28.

Radcliff Vinton Rural High School Carbon Hill John W McGee Tigers Cubs Tiger Mace Townsend Gregory Morris Ragan Calvin Arbaugh and Nixon Harvey J. McManus Bowen Cummings Boyer Hagerty W. McManus Wright L. Norton H. Norton Pearce Graham Vinton Rural Vinton County Allensville Navy Harrisonville Gibisonville Vinton Logan Zaleski Hamden McArthur Albany Wilkesville Washington Township

UMW Auxiliary Head Elects Chauncey Talk on District Meet

Mrs. Ethel Scott, president of Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9, spoke on the district convention program held in The Plains with The Plains Auxiliary as host. Seventeen Chauncey members attended, listing Mrs. Helen Fisk to Miss Virginia Hillyer.

Chauncey Ethel Scott Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No United Mine Workers Plains Chauncey Auxiliary Hellen Fisk Iva Hillyer Jessie Johnson Edna Courtney Nancy Smith Olive Hillyer Elie Vames Lena Cunningham Addie Tippie Flo Mul Sins Myrtle Tippie Bettie Pincelli Pauline Watkins Sylvia Sofrenko Jennie Courtney Virginia Hillyer

Fullerton's Roundup: Coaches cry foul on officials

Football coaches from Florida Northwestern Princeton vent frustration over officiating in recent games. Tom Lieb complained about a timer, Lynn Waldorf said Minnesota stopped late, and Tad Wieman argued Harvard’s Franny Lee was miscalled safe.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Florida Tom Lieb Northwestern Lynn Waldorf Minnesota Princeton Tad Wieman Franny Lee Harvard

S E League Standings Week End Oct 31 and Schedule

S E League standings show Athens 12 Middleport 0 Jackson 39 Nelsonville 0 Logan 19 Gallipolis 6 Pomeroy 26 Wellston 0. Week end of Nov 7 schedule lists Jackson at Athens Gallipolis at Nelsonville Wellston at Logan Chauncey at Middleport Wahama at Pomeroy. League games.

Athens Middleport Jackson Nelsonville Logan Gallipolis Pomeroy Wellston Chauncey Wahama School Athens Wencees Middleport See Wellstoneae Lan Ps

Windy kickoff yields unlikely Missouri first down

Jim Masker, veteran football official, recalls a bizarre play in the Missouri vs Michigan State game. After Missouri's first TD, Bob Steuber kicked into a gale and the ball traveled 80 yards upfield before the wind carried it back to Missouri for a first down on Michigan State's 48.

Chicago State Masker

Chauncey Mayor Wins Eighth Term In Light Turnout

Chauncey voters chose William D. Hines for mayor, reelecting him by 20 votes as about 400 ballots were cast in two precincts. Jack McCafferty won city clerk, several council members were elected, and Chauncey-Dover school board members plus constables were chosen in the nonpartisan race.

Chauncey William D. Hines Saul Border Jack McCafferty Ernestine Tippett John Smart Joe Cline William Leffler Carl Shafer Luther Cruikshank Watt Ferrer Minnie Palmer Oscar Simpson Millfield Thomas Fennell Chauncey-Dover B. W. Simpkins Earl Johnston Hollis Stalder Ralph McKibben Raymond Walker John Jackson

Chauncey Personal Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Chauncey residents hosted relatives from Columbus Mineral and The Plains. Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr visited Chauncey for dinner with George Williamson and family. Guests included Mr and Mrs David Stevenson and children from Mineral. Riley Keeton stayed with Mrs John Shafer. Frank Lands hosted Kenneth Lands and Johnnie Lands with Lucy Stevenson in Mineral.

Chauncey James Williamson Columbus Chauncey Monday George Williamson Jacobs Ave David Stevenson Mineral Frank Lands Riley Keeton John Shafer the Plains Kenneth Lands

Chauncey Missionary Society to Meet at 7 30 Tonight

The Chauncey Missionary Society of the Church of God will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church tonight at 7 30. President Mrs. Ann Marshall will preside, Florence Gillespie is secretary, and a youth group playlet will be presented. Mrs. Ella Cunningham will read from Dawn On the Mountain. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey — Missionary Society of the Church of God Ann Marshall Florence Gillespie Ella Cunningham

Older Service Man Returns to Logan

Arthur J Walters returned to his Logan home Monday after four months in the army. He served at Camp Monmouth New Jersey with signal corps training. Walters, over 24, married, was one of two county men sent home who were married.

Logan Arthur J. Walters Camp Monmouth N. J Signal Corps Mr. Walters

Hansen To Address Chauncey Teachers

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover teachers meet at the high school Thursday Nov 6 at 345 pm. Dr EF A Hansen of Ohio University will address the group at 4 pm. Attendance is urged. Association officers include Miss Myrta Ashworth president Miss Carolyn Guerra vice president and Woodrow Ferris secretary treasurer.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover EF. A. Hansen Ohio University Myrta Ashworth Carolyn Guerra Woodrow Ferris

Lands Celebrate 38th Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Frank Lands celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Gifts from children and friends honored the occasion and a daughter made a wedding cake. Attending were relatives from Springfield Columbus Athens Charleston and Chauncey including John Coe Ruth Ann Constance John and Marilyn Lands and Frank Lands Jr. Lois Jean Lands.

Chauncey Frank Lands Sadie Mae Coe Constance Columbus Kenneth Lands Johnnie Marilyn George Vanmeter Tommy Athens Frank Lands, Jr Lois Jean Lands C. F. Starcher Charleston W. Va

Local Couple Learn Son Ralph Six in Hawaii

Mr and Mrs Leonard Six of Salem report their son Ralph Six now in U S training is stationed in Hawaii. He would be glad to hear from friends. Address Ralph Six 34 Eng Reg Cont H S Co T Hawaii. Six is grandson of the late Evan Morgan Sr and Mrs Sarah Morgan The Plains.

Chauncey Leonard Six Salem Ralph Six U. S Hawaii Eng. Reg Co. T Hawaiii Six Evan Morgan Sarah Morgan the Plains

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 Meeting Notice

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 will meet Wednesday November 5 at 7 30 P M at the Knights of P Hall for a business session led by Ethel Scott A benefit party for members follows and members are asked to contribute an inexpensive gift.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 K. of P. Hall Ethel Scott

Butt family to move from Chauncey to Gloucester

George Butt and his son Keith will relocate from Chauncey to Gloucester where George Butt will join the Jewell Tea Co. He has been an employee in the Chauncey New York Coal Co. store for some time.

Chauncey George Butt Keith Glouster Butt Jewell Tea Co New York Coal Co

Athens Seniors to Face Jackson Iron Men in Final High School Game

Twelve Athens Bulldog seniors will play their last high school game Friday against the Jackson Iron Men. Nine regulars are expected in the starting lineup, with several key players leaving after this season. The Bulldogs aim for a second-place finish in the S F race and seek to avenge last season's loss to Jackson.

Athens J ‘Kson Iron Men Athens Bulldog Bulldogs Jackson Iron Men Howie Bobo Lee Yaw Paul Maynard Bernie Tom Bill Sprague Ed McPherson Ben Fulton Joe Fields Cecil Johnson Dave Nichols George Bell Eldon Musgrave Grave Bobo Yaw Maynard Tackey Jackson Cclub Logan Chieftains Lackey McArthur Rutland McArthur Generals Jack Brown Rutland Eleven Brown Generals Orville Chambers Williams Leland Snowden Beckley Pos Frye LE Thomas Minton Snider Cox Smith Haas Cc Barton Remy Nelson Smathers Wogan

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